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We Americans might have something to say about that first.
Spain and Argentina can't meet in the final if they win their groups - they will play before and the winner will be in the final
Sorry, forgot the Dutch - beautiful football but a bit like England when it comes to major championships.
But to repeat: no skills this time, it's Mathematics.
Ahh thanks for that JJHMick! I've not followed the fixture route yet!
Spain were always like the Dutch when it came to major tournaments but they broke this jinx with their victory at Euro 2008. Perhaps the Dutch could follow suit.
Good idea,stay at home.
Not bloody likely!
Err... Italia '90, Euro '96?
you are, of course, quite wrong.
i'd rather Hell froze other, quite frankly.
That cheating grumble and grunt should be castrated with a rusty spoon...infact i'd happily perform the procedure on him (without anaesthetic, naturally) myself.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2010-02-13 22:21 by Adrian-L.
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OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
keeffriffhard
()
Date: February 12, 2010 23:58
Just a few months to go.....the fever slowly starts....which team is your favourite? What are your predictions? Who will be the star of this event? Are you going to South Africa? Do you have tickets? Or do you watch the game at home with friends and lots of good rock&roll and cold beers?
Favourite: Holland and Serbia
Predictions: final Holland - Argentina
Star: Lionel Messi / Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
Favourite: Holland and Serbia
Predictions: final Holland - Argentina
Star: Lionel Messi / Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
Gazza
()
Date: February 13, 2010 00:18
A bit early!
We (Northern Ireland) didnt qualify despite a creditable effort (no surprise) so I'll be watching it at home.
Pity the tournament seems to be so out of reach for regular fans, ticket-wise.
England will never have a better chance to win the World Cup again, now that they have an excellent coach.
Hard to see past Spain, however. The only genuinely top quality side in international football at present.
We (Northern Ireland) didnt qualify despite a creditable effort (no surprise) so I'll be watching it at home.
Pity the tournament seems to be so out of reach for regular fans, ticket-wise.
England will never have a better chance to win the World Cup again, now that they have an excellent coach.
Hard to see past Spain, however. The only genuinely top quality side in international football at present.
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
keeffriffhard
()
Date: February 13, 2010 00:49
Yes a bit early....so we do have some time for predictions etc, and to create some atmosphere....And how could I forget about Spain? The team of Carlito from Tenerife! We will see.
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
The Sicilian
()
Date: February 13, 2010 00:57
Quote
Gazza
England will never have a better chance to win the World Cup again, now that they have an excellent coach.
We Americans might have something to say about that first.
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
JJHMick
()
Date: February 13, 2010 09:25
Unfortunately, Germany will win the Cup.
Why? One might argue
that Argentina isn't what it was,
that England will fail when it comes to penalty shoot-out,
that Brazil isn't dominant any more as they didn't start well in it's qualifications,
that Italy and France are not half as good as four years ago,
that Spain seems to be the obvious choice but that will be the reason why they will fail and so on.
I might ague
that Germany is always good in the course of a tournament,
that Germany is favoured by the lot (tougher teams later on in the tournament).
No, it's Mathematics!
Give a guess.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010-02-15 11:04 by JJHMick.
Why? One might argue
that Argentina isn't what it was,
that England will fail when it comes to penalty shoot-out,
that Brazil isn't dominant any more as they didn't start well in it's qualifications,
that Italy and France are not half as good as four years ago,
that Spain seems to be the obvious choice but that will be the reason why they will fail and so on.
I might ague
that Germany is always good in the course of a tournament,
that Germany is favoured by the lot (tougher teams later on in the tournament).
No, it's Mathematics!
Give a guess.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010-02-15 11:04 by JJHMick.
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
yorkey
()
Date: February 13, 2010 09:51
It's awesome living in South Africa now, except I'm not going to see even one game. Sad eh? But it'll be cool to see all the excitement and foreigners around here. They'll probably all get mugged at least once, this is South Africa you know! but I still reckon the tournament will be a success.
You got the Sun, You got the Moon,
and you've got
The Rolling Stones
You got the Sun, You got the Moon,
and you've got
The Rolling Stones
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
Scooby
()
Date: February 13, 2010 10:12
I love world cup fever!
I would be thrilled if England were to win it, but given that our FIFA ranking fluctuates between 6 & 10, I think that we will make the quarter finals and no more. The potential loss of Ashley Cole from defence will be a blow but we have adequate cover defensively. We'll miss Cole's attacking threat. Rooney is in the form of his life and could really illuminate the world stage.
I think that Spain will win it with Argentina beaten in the final. The Italians, Dutch and Brazilians will progress well too.
Not going this time around - I get married on 26 June.
Before then I have a cup final with my beloved Aston Villa on the 28th February and hopefully another visit to Wembley for a final come May!
Aren't the Stones meant to tour during World Cups? I thought they were contractually obliged to!
I would be thrilled if England were to win it, but given that our FIFA ranking fluctuates between 6 & 10, I think that we will make the quarter finals and no more. The potential loss of Ashley Cole from defence will be a blow but we have adequate cover defensively. We'll miss Cole's attacking threat. Rooney is in the form of his life and could really illuminate the world stage.
I think that Spain will win it with Argentina beaten in the final. The Italians, Dutch and Brazilians will progress well too.
Not going this time around - I get married on 26 June.
Before then I have a cup final with my beloved Aston Villa on the 28th February and hopefully another visit to Wembley for a final come May!
Aren't the Stones meant to tour during World Cups?
I thought they were contractually obliged to!Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
JJHMick
()
Date: February 13, 2010 10:21
Quote
Scooby
I think that Spain will win it with Argentina beaten in the final. The Italians, Dutch and Brazilians will progress well too.
Spain and Argentina can't meet in the final if they win their groups - they will play before and the winner will be in the final
Sorry, forgot the Dutch - beautiful football but a bit like England when it comes to major championships.
But to repeat: no skills this time, it's Mathematics.
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
Scooby
()
Date: February 13, 2010 10:31
Quote
JJHMickQuote
Scooby
I think that Spain will win it with Argentina beaten in the final. The Italians, Dutch and Brazilians will progress well too.
Spain and Argentina can't meet in the final if they win their groups - they will play before and the winner will be in the final
Sorry, forgot the Dutch - beautiful football but a bit like England when it comes to major championships.
But to repeat: no skills this time, it's Mathematics.
Ahh thanks for that JJHMick! I've not followed the fixture route yet!
Spain were always like the Dutch when it came to major tournaments but they broke this jinx with their victory at Euro 2008. Perhaps the Dutch could follow suit.
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
JJHMick
()
Date: February 13, 2010 10:45
I am not that patriotic (except for the German women's team...), especially as they arely play the "best" football. As I have studied English at university my sympathies are with England or better said, basically "European". Regarding favourites for te title, 4 years ago I thought it would be Brazil vs. Argentina in the final and the Europeans being humiliated but it turned into the opposite!
Therefore, this time it's Maths...
Therefore, this time it's Maths...
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
stoneswashed77
()
Date: February 13, 2010 15:13
Germany Germany Germany!!!
I will not go there because i like it to be alive.
I will not go there because i like it to be alive.
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
carlitosbaez
()
Date: February 13, 2010 15:14
Remenber?
Nobody gave us any chance to win last EURO CUP
Vaaaaaaaaamosssss SPAIN!!!!
Carlitos
Tenerife
My predictions later...
Nobody gave us any chance to win last EURO CUP
Vaaaaaaaaamosssss SPAIN!!!!
Carlitos
Tenerife
My predictions later...
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
shortfatfanny
()
Date: February 13, 2010 15:19
Quote
stoneswashed77
Germany Germany Germany!!!
I will not go there because i like it to be alive.
Good idea,stay at home.
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
behroez
()
Date: February 13, 2010 15:52
NORTH KOREA NORTH KOREA NORTH KOREA
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010-02-13 15:53 by behroez.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2010-02-13 15:53 by behroez.
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
Big Al
()
Date: February 13, 2010 16:02
England won’t win. Along with Holland, they're the great underachievers of international football. We have some fabulous players - though, no goalkeepers! -, but, IMO, we'll reach the knockout stages and probably bail out on penalties, as usual.
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
windmelody
()
Date: February 13, 2010 16:11
I hope that Germany will win, as I know that if England fails the broad majority of the English people and media will support Germany passionately! It would be nice too if Maradona and his boys would win. Anyway, it will be thrilling!
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
Big Al
()
Date: February 13, 2010 16:19
Quote
windmelody
if England fails the broad majority of the English people and media will support Germany passionately!
Not bloody likely!
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
windmelody
()
Date: February 13, 2010 16:30
Not likely? Really?
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
Big Al
()
Date: February 13, 2010 16:38
Quote
windmelody
Not likely? Really?
Err... Italia '90, Euro '96?
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
windmelody
()
Date: February 13, 2010 16:39
I see your point, I was not too serious, and if England wins I will not break down.
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
stoneswashed77
()
Date: February 13, 2010 16:40
england doesn´t have a problem with goalkeepers, but with penalty kicks
;-)
;-)
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
Filip020169
()
Date: February 13, 2010 17:23
...Most likely to win (the all-round favorites): Spain.
...the ones I'm supporting (ànd have a fair chance of winning too, imo): England.
...most likely outsider: USA.
...Surely in semi-finals: at least one African nation. (Ivory Coast, I reckon; not the most briliant team alltogether, but they've got the n° 1 striker in the world, these days.)
Forza Football!
...the ones I'm supporting (ànd have a fair chance of winning too, imo): England.
...most likely outsider: USA.
...Surely in semi-finals: at least one African nation. (Ivory Coast, I reckon; not the most briliant team alltogether, but they've got the n° 1 striker in the world, these days.)
Forza Football!
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
nanker phelge
()
Date: February 13, 2010 17:38
Quote
Gazza
Pity the tournament seems to be so out of reach for regular fans, ticket-wise.
Who does that remind you ofLol
I'm with you Gaz, as much as I want England to win, Spain look too good- but they always do have the under achiever tag!
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
TheKingBee
()
Date: February 13, 2010 20:16
I'm England all the way. If they don't win with Capello in charge, they'll never win.
At the same time I hope Germany gets knocked out in the group stage.
And regarding windmelody, have you learned nothing from history?
At the same time I hope Germany gets knocked out in the group stage.
And regarding windmelody, have you learned nothing from history?
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
carlitosbaez
()
Date: February 13, 2010 22:06
My premonitions in 1/8 final, so from each group, two teams are quailfied,
Group A, France and Mexico
Group B, Argentina and Greece
Group C, England and USA
Group D, Germany and Serbia
Group E, Holland and Denmark
Group F, Italy and Slovaquia
Group G, Brasil and Portugal
Group H, Spain and Chile
In 1/8 Final,
France Vs Greece
England vs Serbia
Holland Vs Slovaquia
Brasil vs Chile
Argentina Vs Mexico
Germany Vs USA
Italy Vs Denmark
Spain vs Portugal
1/4 Final
France Vs England
Holland vs Brasil
Argentina vs Germany
Italy Vs Spain
Semi Finals
England Vs Brasil
Argentina vs Spain
Final
Brasil Vs Spain... let´s see what happen...
Carlitos
Tenerife
Group A, France and Mexico
Group B, Argentina and Greece
Group C, England and USA
Group D, Germany and Serbia
Group E, Holland and Denmark
Group F, Italy and Slovaquia
Group G, Brasil and Portugal
Group H, Spain and Chile
In 1/8 Final,
France Vs Greece
England vs Serbia
Holland Vs Slovaquia
Brasil vs Chile
Argentina Vs Mexico
Germany Vs USA
Italy Vs Denmark
Spain vs Portugal
1/4 Final
France Vs England
Holland vs Brasil
Argentina vs Germany
Italy Vs Spain
Semi Finals
England Vs Brasil
Argentina vs Spain
Final
Brasil Vs Spain... let´s see what happen...
Carlitos
Tenerife
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
Adrian-L
()
Date: February 13, 2010 22:16
Quote
Big Al
We have some fabulous players - though, no goalkeepers!
you are, of course, quite wrong.
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
Adrian-L
()
Date: February 13, 2010 22:19
Quote
windmelody
It would be nice too if Maradona and his boys would win. Anyway, it will be thrilling!
i'd rather Hell froze other, quite frankly.
That cheating grumble and grunt should be castrated with a rusty spoon...infact i'd happily perform the procedure on him (without anaesthetic, naturally) myself.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2010-02-13 22:21 by Adrian-L.
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
carlitosbaez
()
Date: February 13, 2010 23:03
No discussion, ACTUALLY BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD FIFA is..
SPAIN!!!!
Carlitos
Tenerife
SPAIN!!!!
Carlitos
Tenerife
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
carlitosbaez
()
Date: February 13, 2010 23:06
Vamosss ESPAÑA!!!!
oooppppsssssss!!!
Vaaaaamoooooossssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!
Carlitos
Tenerife
oooppppsssssss!!!
Vaaaaamoooooossssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!
Carlitos
Tenerife
Re: OT The World Cup Soccer 2010 South Africa Thread
Posted by:
The Sicilian
()
Date: February 13, 2010 23:18
The girl with the bunny on her waist those puppies are as fake as her blonde hair.
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