.Williamson. 86,458 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, JamieD said: Yeah well, in 2002 did we have everyone talking about low blocks? No we did not. Live in the here and now mate. Unfortunately I have no choice but to live in the here and now. I will complain about it though, believe me I will complain Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,916 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, Cooperson said: Don't know what people expect at this stage of the competition? Was always going to be like this at the latter stages, Extra time penalties etc Only two knockout games went to extra time in 2018 to be fair, and both were score draws. It's not a given that they have to be crap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiggybear 6,192 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 14 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: There’s no personality to sides anymore. Camera had Roberto Carlos on the screen briefly and it throws up memories of 2002 and when football was genuinely enjoyable to watch with big personalities. It’s fucking dire now in that sense Brazil in the 90's and early 2000's every single player was an absolute superstar. A few year ago you would never have thought they would have folk in there main squad playing for teams like west ham and the like. I think this is Portugals year. barrymorrison1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,916 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Just now, .Williamson. said: Unfortunately I have no choice but to live in the here and now. I will complain about it though, believe me I will complain Just think mate, Rivaldo went his whole career not knowing how many receptions he made between the defensive and midfield lines. He's sitting there right now thinking about your rose-tinted glasses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooperson 966 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Just now, JamieD said: Only two knockout games went to extra time in 2018 to be fair, and both were score draws. It's not a given that they have to be crap. Ok fair shout, This game is not crap far from it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The true baller 972 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 England can win this 100%. They just need to be brave and attack teams. Defence isn't good enough to sit back and play the underdog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,300 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Juranovic is gonna be linked with every top side in Europe after this in the SMSM saying 25 million etc. Vini tells Madrid to sign him etc. RWB72 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 35,174 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Can see Croatia winning this . Edit . Game , I m. ean Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,300 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, gmcf said: Can see Croatia winning this . Edit . Game , I m. ean The midfield trio are sensational for Croatia Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymorrison1 1,038 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, Craiggybear said: Brazil in the 90's and early 2000's every single player was an absolute superstar. A few year ago you would never have thought they would have folk in there main squad playing for teams like west ham and the like. I think this is Portugals year. And 2 goalkeepers playing for arguably 2of the biggest clubs in the world, and the back up goalie would prob be first choice in almost any other nation. previously the keepers were the shite outfield players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 31,856 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, Craiggybear said: Brazil in the 90's and early 2000's every single player was an absolute superstar. A few year ago you would never have thought they would have folk in there main squad playing for teams like west ham and the like. I think this is Portugals year. This is not really true. This current team are probably more high profile across the board than any other squad in Brazil history. Guys like Marcos, Kleberson, Junior Baiano, Cesar Sampaio, Zinho and Viola were not household names yet were key components in the sides of 94-02. Most of them had Brazilian league careers and a few played in the J League. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueshoff 12,599 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, KingKirk said: Juranovic is gonna be linked with every top side in Europe after this in the SMSM saying 25 million etc. Vini tells Madrid to sign him etc. Hope they sell if he plays like that in the spl Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 35,174 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, KingKirk said: The midfield trio are sensational for Croatia Aye , and the whole team are chasing everything . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 92,130 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Candy from a baby imo ForeverAndEver and CR3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,511 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Is the Croatian keeper still at Zagreb? Surprised he has not been taken to one of the cash rich leagues. Guessing regardless that he is well out of our reach. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 32,061 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Zagreb goalie playing well. I'm sure someone will come for him after the WC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 92,130 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 France pump this shite Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 76,931 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Neymar has been terrible in this world cup so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 31,856 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, mitre_mouldmaster said: Is the Croatian keeper still at Zagreb? Surprised he has not been taken to one of the cash rich leagues. Guessing regardless that he is well out of our reach. They regularly sell players for 8,9,10m so I imagine he will be quite pricey considering he's 27 and about to enter prime GK years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieD 19,916 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 18 minutes ago, McEwan's Lager said: This is not really true. This current team are probably more high profile across the board than any other squad in Brazil history. Guys like Marcos, Kleberson, Junior Baiano, Cesar Sampaio, Zinho and Viola were not household names yet were key components in the sides of 94-02. Most of them had Brazilian league careers and a few played in the J League. Lest we forget, an ex-Middlesbrough player won the World Cup with them in 2002. Admittedly he was class. McEwan's Lager 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,511 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 I really don't like this Brazil team. The play acting is ridiculous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooperson 966 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, born a blue nose said: France pump this shite No England will Blueshoff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,300 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Oliver clearly has the draw on his line😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
folkestoneger 8,918 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, mitre_mouldmaster said: I really don't like this Brazil team. The play acting is ridiculous. Exactly. I’m old enough to remember their 1970 team and later on their great footballing 82 team. I always loved watching them for the football they played and the style they had. Nowadays they still have good footballers but the thought of diving, cheating,whining bastards like Neymar,Ricarlison or Anthony winning the World Cup gives me the boak. Blueshoff and ayrshireranger 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
folkestoneger 8,918 Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Have to say Lovren has been outstanding in defence. I didn’t even realise he was still playing until this tournament ayrshireranger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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