Sprout posted:Those who think we're gonna win the cup.....wonder what they're thinking now
That they're still going to win the cup 'cos it's a fairly easy road from here on in! 
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Sprout posted:Those who think we're gonna win the cup.....wonder what they're thinking now
That they're still going to win the cup 'cos it's a fairly easy road from here on in!
Well I never thought they would...I've got my feet firmly on the ground and every stage they get past is a bonus 
PMSL at that goal celebration
Pleased for a rest day.
Interesting World Cup fact of the day
The pitches are 95% grass and 5% synthetic thread
Saint posted:Interesting World Cup fact of the day
The pitches are 95% grass and 5% synthetic thread
Before last season, they changed the pitch at Hillsborough for a similar mix. To be honest, from a distance you can't tell. With a higher percentage of grass, it's probably the same to the touch.
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:Saint posted:Interesting World Cup fact of the day
The pitches are 95% grass and 5% synthetic thread
Before last season, they changed the pitch at Hillsborough for a similar mix. To be honest, from a distance you can't tell. With a higher percentage of grass, it's probably the same to the touch.
Best pitch I've ever seen tbh
Just watched Spain v Morocco
Fantastic game - shame Morocco didn't qualify, far outstrip England in passion and ability. Would have been great to see more of them - even though they were quite 'aggressive' at times âĶ and argumentative.
Over here they are reporting that England were 100% correct to play for second place for the easier path. How was it received there?
No matches yesterday...now I know how Scotland feels 
Roxan, I've not seen many negative comments about England ending up second. I don't think many care to be honest, the Tuesday game will be vital but Belgium have a tougher ride. I really couldn't decide if the were just playing rubbish or playing for second place until they missed the open goal shot and then I was quite convinced they really weren't bothered about the win.
England rested a few players
My reaction was that England met the big boys and learned what's to come cos they didn't want a loss âĶ but lost.
Doubt they were too bothered but not what they were looking for.
I saw it as a bit of a wake up
Roxan posted:Over here they are reporting that England were 100% correct to play for second place for the easier path. How was it received there?
Two things became evident to me.
- If for whatever reason we have to start relying on some of the players we fielded in place of the preferred starting line-up, then we will struggle.
- If we go out to Columbia, then I can see a bit of a backlash, especially if Belgium win comfortably.
- I hope neither 1 or 2 become reality.
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:Roxan posted:Over here they are reporting that England were 100% correct to play for second place for the easier path. How was it received there?
Two things became evident to me.
- If for whatever reason we have to start relying on some of the players we fielded in place of the preferred starting line-up, then we will struggle.
- If we go out to Columbia, then I can see a bit of a backlash, especially if Belgium win comfortably.
- I hope neither 1 or 2 become reality.
Yep. I don't think the press here quite understand the years of crushed hopes and dreams, the near misses, the penalty shoot out disasters etc etc etc...
Reluctantly and begrudgingly I want France to win this one.
I see Messi make a lot of that challenge.
Penalty to France.
Should have been a sending off.
There we go, Argentinian and French player came together, nothing in it, but they both are down like being hit by a rhino. Pathetic.
Where the bloody hell did that come from.
Spozzy b******s 
What a sweet nut of a strike for the equaliser. (I've been scraping taties in a bowl on me little table in the sitting room)
WOW!!
YES !!! French back level
Take that you odious fat twonk Maradonna.
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
YES !!! French back level
Take that you odious fat twonk Maradonna.
Sprout posted:
What a sweet nut of a strike for the equaliser. (I've been scraping taties in a bowl on me little table in the sitting room)
I'm doing chores, but keep getting sucked in to watch match.
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Reluctantly and begrudgingly I want France to win this one.
Before the match started I thought Argies might (only slightly) have the upper hand as both of them just been getting by. Now I'm not so sure
There's just no end.....
His price has just gone up about 20 mill
Oh ey up......Mr Aguero. This takes it up another notch
I wondered how long before they introduced Aguero.
Manager on his way out.
Maradonna going on another drugs bender...
What price a hat trick for him?
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Maradonna going on another drugs bender...
PMSL!!
Giroud - Man! You could have dragged it across the keeper.
Sprout posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Maradonna going on another drugs bender...
PMSL!!
I've just had a text from someone. Looking at Messi...he's thinking what the f*ck is going on
Again - replay shows that the challenge was not as bad as the rolling around, clutching of the face suggests.
