World Football Thread IX - Weltmeisterschaft Ausgabe

[alva]

A point they already have Mike, unless them FiFa morons changed the rules again!!

[reds4ever]

Originally posted by alva
A point they already have Mike

Sound like Yoda you do.

[MikeH]

Oh yeah, stupid FIFA!

I keep forgetting they drew that game, they didn't deserve a point.

[alva]

Originally posted by reds4ever


Sound like Yoda you do.

That's the fun part of English, doesn't matter where you put the words, it's always correct.

[SpencerH]

Unfortunately I missed all of yesterdays games. But we're starting with what could be a doozy today. I've never bee a fan of the Spanish cos of their antics but there's no denying their skill. If they can stay away from the theatrics they look like they could be a real threat. The Ukraine are no lightweights.

[reds4ever]

I had to laugh at Andy Townsend befor the Spain game. Gullit was trying explain about the Catalans/Basques and why there was sometimes discord in Spanish teams. Townsends answer to this age old problem? "The coach needs to sort it out!"

[SpencerH]

Originally posted by reds4ever
I had to laugh at Andy Townsend befor the Spain game. Gullit was trying explain about the Catalans/Basques and why there was sometimes discord in Spanish teams. Townsends answer to this age old problem? "The coach needs to sort it out!"

[SpencerH]

and more bad refereeing............

The linesman calling offside anytime the ukranians attacked was bad enough but the PK and red card was absolutely ridiculous!

[MikeH]

Ukraine, who were fancied by some as outsiders, could take the USA's place at the bottom of the wooden spoon table at this rate.

[alva]

If the off-sides weren't given, it could have been a different game.

[Locutus]

Originally posted by MikeH
Ukraine, who were fancied by some as outsiders, could take the USA's place at the bottom of the wooden spoon table at this rate.

As far as I'm concerned they're still outsiders, they just need a referee that's not been bribed by the opposition

That said, they're not playing at half their usual level, I guess unlike the Spanish they're not used to the heat (most of the players play for Ukranian or Russian clubs, not exactly countries known for their hot climate)...

After Argentina and Brazil the Ukraine were the strongest team in the qualifiers. If the weather improves I still see them go far in this tournament.

[MikeH]

I am only listening to it

[Cort Haus]

Originally posted by Locutus
After Argentina and Brazil the Ukraine were the strongest team in the qualifiers. If the weather improves I still see them go far in this tournament.

WC bias against cold, damp countries .

[alva]

Don't the English enjoy a good chanllenge, old chap?

[SpencerH]

Magnifico! (4th goal)