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FIFA World Cup 2010
« on: June 04, 2010, 03:09:17 PM »
So i thought i would start a thread on the world cup in South Africa which starts next friday.

With one week to go both England and the Ivory Coast suffered serious injury blows losing Rio Ferdinand and Didier Drogba respectivley. Although Drogba isn't confirmed as being out of the world cup it is hard to see him playing with a broken arm. Central Defender Michael Dawson is due to fly out of England for South Africa tonight to replace Ferdinand tonight.
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Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2010, 03:12:52 PM »
Truth be told, losing Rio isn't such a big deal. We're still week in the mid-field IMO and in goal. I'll tell you what, the USA game is going to be mighty interesting. (Well, assuming their last tuner doesn't cause any major injuries)

Still, saddest news comes from Germany - who just can't seem to catch a break. Sooo many injuries.
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Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2010, 03:17:20 PM »
Yeah poor Germany  ::)

I wonder if Carragher will get the nod to partner Terry at center Back, kinda hoping James doesn't get the start in Goal, think i'd rather see Joe Hart there.
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Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2010, 03:26:10 PM »
It makes sense to pair Carragher with Terry, but I'm fairly certain James is going to start. Still, it'll be interesting to see how Gerrard and Lampard work with Rooney. I was a little surprised that England would still invite Crouch, but with his height I guess he's almost a shoe-in until he retires from the sport.
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Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2010, 03:29:06 PM »
I'd also add I'd like to see Milner get a start over Carrick or Cole. He played his ass off for Villa this season. He'd probably bring quite a bit to the big show.
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Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2010, 04:51:47 PM »
To true mate.
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Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2010, 02:09:25 AM »
Quote from: Knightmare on June 04, 2010, 03:12:52 PM
Still, saddest news comes from Germany - who just can't seem to catch a break. Sooo many injuries.

Quote from: Rainbow 6 on June 04, 2010, 03:17:20 PM
Yeah poor Germany  ::)

Well the losses of Michael Ballack(team captain) and Rene Adler(first choice keeper) due to injuries aren't exactly insignificant.
Heiko Westermann and Christian Träsch might be relatively unknown but versatile teamplayers so their losses due to injuries are unfortunate too.
But hey, you make do with what you have.

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Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2010, 07:50:12 AM »
I am not really into football these days.
I realised a few days ago that I hardly knew three names of the French team and one of them is not on the playfield.  ::)
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Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2010, 08:48:56 AM »
Quote from: Hessian on June 05, 2010, 02:09:25 AM
Quote from: Knightmare on June 04, 2010, 03:12:52 PM
Still, saddest news comes from Germany - who just can't seem to catch a break. Sooo many injuries.

Quote from: Rainbow 6 on June 04, 2010, 03:17:20 PM
Yeah poor Germany  ::)

Well the losses of Michael Ballack(team captain) and Rene Adler(first choice keeper) due to injuries aren't exactly insignificant.
Heiko Westermann and Christian Träsch might be relatively unknown but versatile teamplayers so their losses due to injuries are unfortunate too.
But hey, you make do with what you have.



How well do you expect Germany to do this world cup?

Quote from: Ice Hellion on June 05, 2010, 07:50:12 AM
I am not really into football these days.
I realised a few days ago that I hardly knew three names of the French team and one of them is not on the playfield.  ::)

Thats ok Ice i know its not rugby, although i will ask how well is your country's team expected to do?
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Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2010, 11:22:31 AM »
I don't think Germany will advance past the quarters. They have a decent Group, but I don't expect much now. Sorry Hessian.
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Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2010, 12:55:40 PM »
Quote from: Rainbow 6 on June 05, 2010, 08:48:56 AM
Thats ok Ice i know its not rugby, although i will ask how well is your country's team expected to do?

Once upon a time, I really liked football but I lost interest (too much money involved I think).

And for expectations, whose expectations? Those of the French? those of the French team? those of the bookmakers? mine?
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Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2010, 02:10:56 PM »
Quote from: Rainbow 6 on June 05, 2010, 08:48:56 AM
How well do you expect Germany to do this world cup?

Quote from: Knightmare on June 05, 2010, 11:22:31 AM
I don't think Germany will advance past the quarters. They have a decent Group, but I don't expect much now. Sorry Hessian.

Hmmmm....
If I'd have to make a bet I'd say quarter-/ or perhaps semifinals. However, in my opinion this is going to be a learning tournament for the youngest German Team in quite some time.
But all those youngsters(Badstuber,Boateng,Kroos,Marin,Özil,Thomas Müller) need to gain more experience on an international level. Once they have gained that experience a lot of things are possible in the future.

Once again if I'd have to make a bet I think that my favorites are currently The Netherlands and Spain.

But of course I hope the "Nationalmannschaft" advances as far as possible.

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P.S.: I wouldn't mind if Gary Lineker's famous saying “Football is a simple game; 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win” came true though. ;D



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Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2010, 06:28:55 PM »
Quote from: Ice Hellion on June 05, 2010, 12:55:40 PM
Quote from: Rainbow 6 on June 05, 2010, 08:48:56 AM
Thats ok Ice i know its not rugby, although i will ask how well is your country's team expected to do?

Once upon a time, I really liked football but I lost interest (too much money involved I think).

And for expectations, whose expectations? Those of the French? those of the French team? those of the bookmakers? mine?

The French public's and press.

I see Arjien Robbin is out of the world cup now for the dutch and Jon Obi Mikel for the Nigerians.
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Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2010, 06:48:54 AM »
Quote from: Rainbow 6 on June 05, 2010, 06:28:55 PM
The French public's and press.

Not high as people don't understand what the trainer intents to do.
It is well known that in France, each French is a national trainer and has ideas on what to do and how to do it.
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Re: FIFA World Cup 2010
« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2010, 08:03:24 AM »
Quote from: Ice Hellion on June 06, 2010, 06:48:54 AM
Quote from: Rainbow 6 on June 05, 2010, 06:28:55 PM
The French public's and press.

Not high as people don't understand what the trainer intents to do.
It is well known that in France, each French is a national trainer and has ideas on what to do and how to do it.

Same as here then, 50 odd million english people and we all have our own opinion on how the team should play.
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