Abernethy Saint Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Better have a thread, on the off-chance that something interesting happens, and to have somewhere to mark the moment when Ingurlun get humped in a penalty shoot out by St Augustine’s School for Blind Amputees. I shall be supporting any team that looks like playing decent footy, and whoever is playing The Sons of Gazza. The wall chart is up, but it’s getting harder each time to muster enthusiasm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indicator Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 I get your drift. Be prepared for much enthusing over such and such a player who plays for such and such a club in the english leagues. No matter what teams are on the park. The early games often throw up some innovative fitba from so called unfashionable nations. Once the minnows are eliminated and we get down to the 'big boys' who errr know how the game should be played it all goes a bit 'EPL' ish. In my opinion. HOODLUM65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySpazz Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 a bit 'EPL' ish. L.O.L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indicator Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 (edited) Ok... In other words banal, stolid, , utter shoite! I'm biased - I detest the EPL (international tourist league imho) Edited June 11, 2018 by Indicator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepless Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 If I think back to 1998 Coupe de Monde, I was really excited by that, looked forward to it, watched it all the way through. I can't summon up much interest this time around. Maybe I'm just getting old, or maybe it's the Spanish tippy-tappy style that's become so pre-eminent, although there are hopeful signs that this is on the wane. Whatever, I'm really not that bothered about this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted June 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 Can’t believe England only just scraped a win against them! (I’m busy next week). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tessa Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 Its always good fun to watch, some unfancied team or other always does better than everyone expects. Tunisia might be the one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Spain sacking their manager two days before their first game is a bit of a shocker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 7 hours ago, garydavidson said: Spain sacking their manager two days before their first game is a bit of a shocker. 20 games undefeated in charge. We can go 20 games without a victory...... O.k. haven't checked the stats. Is the guy that was sacked interested in the Scotland job which might become available quite soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 18 minutes ago, HOODLUM65 said: 20 games undefeated in charge. We can go 20 games without a victory...... O.k. haven't checked the stats. Is the guy that was sacked interested in the Scotland job which might become available quite soon. He got announced as the new Real Madrid manager two days ago. The Spanish football authority took a sulk over not being informed of the discussion so sacked him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 spanish fa quite right imo it would have been a distraction interested to see how Hierro(spanish legend) does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 39 minutes ago, garydavidson said: He got announced as the new Real Madrid manager two days ago. The Spanish football authority took a sulk over not being informed of the discussion so sacked him. Been out of the Country since early Monday & just seen the above 2 mins ago on CNN news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySpazz Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) Not bothered about the WC. More interested in the Europa League qualifiers, Trakai v Druids Cefn (or is it Cefn Druids!) later this month, or some IRN-BRU matches between Sutton United and St Johnstone youngsters. Watching some overpaid primadonnas roll about when they get an eyelash out of place or listening to Gary Linekar and his shower of bumrushers does not appeal.....no ....not at all. Russia, what a place to have a WC, then Qatar.............wondering if USA will continue the trend in 2016 by hosting matches in Guantanemo? Thankfully the SFA and Scotland national team have some backbone are also boycotting it (political reasons I assume) Edited June 14, 2018 by MySpazz garydavidson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 8 hours ago, 541ntees said: spanish fa quite right imo it would have been a distraction interested to see how Hierro(spanish legend) does More of a distraction than ditching a successful manager two days before a massive tournament? I think they should have swallowed their pride, told him they were disappointed and let him get on with it. They could have announced now that Hierro would be taking over after the tournament, and everyone would have come out of it well. Incidentally, the guy who sacked him used to play for Hamilton Accies. south inch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted June 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Russia v Saudi Arabia fair gets the pulses raising, doesnt it? I know it’s not the organisers’ fault, but the opening match being between the two worst-ranked teams in the tournament doesn’t bode well. Mrs Abernethy is making me watch the opening ceremony because she “likes Russians”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south inch Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 2 hours ago, blueheaven said: Incidentally, the guy who sacked him used to play for Hamilton Accies. That explains it then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 18 hours ago, HOODLUM65 said: 20 games undefeated in charge. We can go 20 games without a victory...... O.k. haven't checked the stats. Is the guy that was sacked interested in the Scotland job which might become available quite soon. Tell us more about the Scotland job, is he doing walking away again. HOODLUM65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.w Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 See the ref on the game today was getting in on the latest fashion wie his socks almost up to his hee haws,wtf MySpazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted June 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 That was a decent game. Salah (?) is apparently fit for the Egypt game, then it’s the enduring majesty of a game between Morocco and Iran, one of those where you’re desperately trying to think of any reason whatsoever to justify supporting either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.w Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Only thing that would have helped Saudis defence was 6 sheets of plywood across their goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejksjfc Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 The BBC commentators so far have been an absolute joke.(and that is even without a mention of Engurland. south inch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Games so far have been better than previous world cups where avoiding defeat was the priority. Refs have been OK as well. Playing advantage & not giving freekicks when a player goes down to WIN a free kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south inch Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 8:44 PM, ejksjfc said: The BBC commentators so far have been an absolute joke.(and that is even without a mention of Engurland. Agreed - " and here comes Juan Martine de Vicario who played 3 times for Fleetwood Town in 2014". Cagey and ejksjfc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted June 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) Brazil, Spain, Argentina 1 point. Germany 0 points. Holland, Italy didn’t qualify. Iran 3 points. “The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer”. Edited June 17, 2018 by Abernethy Saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 our trip across the atlantic doesnt look so bad now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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