Abernethy Saint Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Oh well I suppose we ought to have a thread on this, in case it gets interesting, and to have somewhere to laugh at Ingerland in an organised fashion.Finding it really hard to get excited about it. Dunno why - the usual reason (we're no there), obviously. Plus the FIFA corruption nonsense. Plus getting older, seen it all before. Plus there isn't too much risk o Ingerland doing well. But I think the main reason is the season we had - we're still all so excited about the much more important and considerably older cup we just won.Here's hoping for some decent footy, some surprises from diddy teams, and come on you ABE.Anyone know anyone who's actually gone??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Are England in this? Not seen much in the media about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 You want too see the adverts, the mars one is bad enough, but the Vauxhall one is toe curling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuggets Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 See England are at it already complaining about the pitch for saturday games, bunch of w**ker that they are. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27800681 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jings Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 See England are at it already complaining about the pitch for saturday games, bunch of w**ker that they are. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27800681 I kind of agree with them TBH. If you can't supply a decent pitch for the worlds premiere football event, when can you? No point in spending megabucks on a stadium, and buttons on a pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Just watched opening ceremony.Wonder how much that Nike advert cost. Made a mistake though as I don`t think Ribery is in France squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myDarlingBeefeater Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 This ITV coverage is already murder and the first game hasn't even kicked off yet. Maybe "Wrighty" will take a rubber bullet in the gub and get sent back to Blighty... As others have said, hard to get excited about it when Scotland aren't there but there are still a few appetising games ahead. Looking forward to Englad's opener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 The chubby presenter is pure dead shite. The opening ceremony was as exciting as a bag of cheese and onion. More excitingly, just signed-up to coral to bet on the World Cup. Put £1 on Brazil to win. The Beloved is insisting I put on £1 on Croatia for her. Please could you explain it to her...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyTurnersTache Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 My 2-1 croatia at 45/1 is looking good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
208saint Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Goal line technology 4 years too late for England and Frank Lampard seemingly, 48 years too late for the rest of us though fazman1977 and Abernethy Saint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 First game and the commentators already getting on my t*ts. After Croatia scored, the mike man repeatedly tells us it's 1-0 to Croatia after "11 minutes". When Brazil equalise, he then tells us that Croatia have led since the "seventeenth minute" Olic challenges Caesar for a cross and the ref. gives Brazil a free kick. Mike man tells us that a flag went up immediately, though he says he was onside. Then continues it must have been a "more technical infringement ". What in the name of **** is a more technical infringement? A few moments later having viewed the slow-mos, he astonishingly tells us " no flag went up". Where's the mute button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Shocking referee. Is he Willie Collum in disguise? HOODLUM65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 First game and the commentators already getting on my t*ts. After Croatia scored, the mike man repeatedly tells us it's 1-0 to Croatia after "11 minutes". When Brazil equalise, he then tells us that Croatia have led since the "seventeenth minute" Olic challenges Caesar for a cross and the ref. gives Brazil a free kick. Mike man tells us that a flag went up immediately, though he says he was onside. Then continues it must have been a "more technical infringement ". What in the name of **** is a more technical infringement? A few moments later having viewed the slow-mos, he astonishingly tells us " no flag went up". Where's the mute button? They were doing that "done just about enough to clear it" shit.....NO...THEY DID DO ENOUGH- NOT JUST ABOUT ENOUGH ex-montrosesaintee and HOODLUM65 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.w Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Brazil's defence didn't impress me, and that Neymair's run up for the penalty whit the feck wis that nickyg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coltrane Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Brazil's defence didn't impress me, and that Neymair's run up for the penalty whit the feck wis that Ballet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhq Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Brazil's defence didn't impress me, and that Neymair's run up for the penalty whit the feck wis that Agree about their defence. Can't see them winning the World Cup with that back four. I'm happy enough though, had a fiver on them to win 3-1 at 7/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 The great Brazil sides of yesteryear couldn't defend either, but always made sure they scored more goals than the opposition. So I wouldn't write them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Oscar's toe poke from 20 yards into the bottom left corner had something very familiar about it I thought Croatia were smart. They gave Brazil a bit of space until they got it wide to the full backs and then closed them down immediately. Alves and Marcello were anonymous as an attacking threat, and equally absent in defence. Croatia had 2 left wingers playing and Olic in particular put in an immense shift and some excellent crosses. Jelavic is pish though. Mayso would get a game at Hull. Edited June 13, 2014 by montrosesaintee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Re. Commentators, all the pre cup build up has been on BBC, and then the opening game on ITV and Adrian Chiles' pus appears. Cretinous presenter. And Iain Wright and Lee Dixon are little better. BBC games will be better. Apparently you can go to STV.com and employ alternative match commentary from Archie McPherson. I might do that for the next itv game, for nostalgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Funny you should say that about Chiles, I thought the same. I settled down to view/listen to the pre match build up and after 10 minutes fell asleep. Woke up just as the game was about to kick off. Won't be tuning in to any of his pre match pish. This guy has been a disaster on any programme he has been involved in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 For some reason (and, no, I can't explain it) I don't find Chiles too annoying, or Lee Dixon Ian Wright however......... The Great Paddy Buckley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 He talks pish just like you Ed, kindred spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Best bit was right at the start. Andy Townsend " Brazil expect expectation." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Anyone know anyone who's actually gone??? I know a couple of people at work who have gone. They managed to get tickets for some pretty good games too, including one of the quarter finals. For me, this is the least excited I've ever been about a World Cup - but I think it's partly because nothing can now match Saints being in the Scottish Cup Final less than a month ago. Quite enjoyed the opening match though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Great Paddy Buckley Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) There is a smugness to Chiles and Lineker that reflects very badly and alienates neutrals from the England football team . As for Ian Wright.. A corny hackneyed caricature of a "Landan" boy, ducking and diving... I'll play the spoons Guv etc.... Edited June 13, 2014 by The Great Paddy Buckley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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