starting thread again.
I'm enjoying this WC because of the upsets it has provided.
France out for example
I'm enjoying this WC because of the upsets it has provided.
France out for example
Are you enjoying the World cup and why
- Thread starter ramjamclub
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Sweaty Betty
Hemo rising!
Loved seeing France humiliated out of the world cup by the mexican green shirts!!!! Ireland aint bitter but fuck me that felt good!!!!
Ghana goal celebrations are amazing!!!
but im missing wimbledon and that sucks!!
Ghana goal celebrations are amazing!!!
but im missing wimbledon and that sucks!!
twistedAM
Left Of The Dial
Bunch of wussies. They only scored from the penalty spot and then go dancing and jiving like they'd scored the best goal in the World Cup ever. They're not fit to wipe Roger Milla's arse.
Hope the USA crush them which shouldn't be that hard as Ghana haven't scored a goal from open play yet.
ska invita
back on the other side
tru dat
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
I thought Ghana played really well tonight.
twistedAM
Left Of The Dial
But they could be playing til now and still not have scored as those wily Germans were careful not to concede a penalty.
Silva
This went well.
Well... it's being average so far. The football has been mostly passable, referring has been slightly above average (at least, no "depressed cows" and triple yellows so far).
There were some upsets, but mostly to favourite teams underperforming rather than the underdogs rising up to the challgenge, except maybe Uruguay.
Plus, the only actual upset so far was France being knocked off. England stumbled, but still qualified, Portugal played miserably for the first 110 minutes then had a spark of decent footballing, Italy and maybe Spain will struggle but most likely still qualify (some doubts on Spain, Italy plays one of the worst teams in competition). In the end, it will be the same old teams as always.
There were some upsets, but mostly to favourite teams underperforming rather than the underdogs rising up to the challgenge, except maybe Uruguay.
Plus, the only actual upset so far was France being knocked off. England stumbled, but still qualified, Portugal played miserably for the first 110 minutes then had a spark of decent footballing, Italy and maybe Spain will struggle but most likely still qualify (some doubts on Spain, Italy plays one of the worst teams in competition). In the end, it will be the same old teams as always.
purves grundy
ambient clown remix
Given that I have to stay up til very late to watch games, I've been somewhat disappointed by the quality of footer on display. Haven't got back what I've put in.
Kaka Tim
Half Arsed and Slapdash till I Die
Its pretty good - a slow start but getting more dramtic as the group stages climax - and it seems the more attacking teams are prospering.
Ghana or uruguay could get to the semis.
Argentina and maradonna are pure entertainment (and pretty fucking good)
Germany playing good attacking football
France getting their just deserts - Italy might go home early.
Portugal and Brazil scoring for fun. Spain due to turn up anytime now.
England manage to be not too bad in their last game!
Ghana or uruguay could get to the semis.
Argentina and maradonna are pure entertainment (and pretty fucking good)
Germany playing good attacking football
France getting their just deserts - Italy might go home early.
Portugal and Brazil scoring for fun. Spain due to turn up anytime now.
England manage to be not too bad in their last game!
felixthecat
are we there yet?
This. I'm not particularly a football fan (prefer rugby) but I do like watching entertaining football - and all of these teams have provided that.
I'll probably have to give up my British passport after saying this (s'ok, got another one anyway
), but I would love to see Argentina win so Maradona could give all the naysayers the finger
George350r
New Member
I’m enjoying the World Cup because the lest expected nations are making the most hyped teams play and not take the WC for granted… Sure some groups are easy, like Group G, but even then the North Koreans made Brazil play…
And you might not like the US, but you got like them after all they have gone thru in their group standing to win that group.. There hasn’t been a dull moment when the US plays..
And you might not like the US, but you got like them after all they have gone thru in their group standing to win that group.. There hasn’t been a dull moment when the US plays..
discokermit
Well-Known Member
i think the first sentence is far more offensive than the last.This. I'm not particularly a football fan (prefer rugby) .
I'll probably have to give up my British passport after saying this (s'ok, got another one anyway
discokermit
Well-Known Member
at the ground, on the terraces, behind the goal. ideally.
Numbers
an ting!
Of course, but seeing as I'm not in SA for this World Cup - perhaps I would be if Ireland hadn't of been cheated out of it, then on a fuck off HD TV, is how football should be watched.
discokermit
Well-Known Member
fair do's.
TrippyLondoner
Well-Known Member
Really enjoying it, games are exceeding expectations with ease alot of the time. 
ShiftyBagLady
Thinks she is a flower to be looked at
I'm enjoyihng it becaquse it gives us something to talk about, because it gives kids something to cheer about, because it's nice to see local shops entering into the spirit it of things and it's a lovely bit of shared wishful thinking
and i like sweaty men
and i like sweaty men
Dr. Furface
One small step for me
I'm liking it. The quality of a lot of games hasn't been great but it usually isn't in the group stages - the real WC starts on Saturday with the last 16. The have been some good games and shocks though - France and Italy going out early is great (though not entirely surprising) and unless they're careful Spain could join them tomorrow. Now that would be an upset!
Termite Man
zombie flesh eater
I was really enjoying the world cup untill the england performance against algeria made me so miserable I didn't want to watch any other games ( I'm not even supporting england , I'm supporting mexico this world cup ) even france getting knocked out didn't cheer me up much . Then England performed slightly better which made me a bit happier so I watched the germany game and enjoyed that now I've just seen italy are knocked out and I'm fucking loving the whole damn thing again
Steel Icarus
we move
It was quite rubbish to start with. Defences were king. But it's got better and better; England finally remembered how to pass it to one another, France and Italy got what they deserved, David Villa and Lionel Messi are going to be terrifying for Barca next season, and World Cups are rarely remembered for anything in the group games anyway.
So yes, I am enjoying it, and will continue to watch, see who makes history. It's the first World Cup I've not been working during since 94, so it's been great watching everything.
So yes, I am enjoying it, and will continue to watch, see who makes history. It's the first World Cup I've not been working during since 94, so it's been great watching everything.
ska invita
back on the other side
Lots of reasons this is a good one:
-not in a first world country, giving it a more World feel
-in the same time zone as us, so no watching games at 5am
-vuvuzelas!
-south african hosts creating an atmosphere that seems to have put off the usual hooligan idiots - no boarded up shops as england fans run rampage (wait and see what happens on Sunday!)
-great upsets on scores, means everything is up for grabs
-internet streaming means you can watch games at work!
-the football will get better and better
-oh, and tottenham are all over it, down to Harry on the sofa (incidentally Harry will be the next england captain i raekwon)
...lets just hope the fix isnt in in the final stages (we can but hope)
-not in a first world country, giving it a more World feel
-in the same time zone as us, so no watching games at 5am
-vuvuzelas!
-south african hosts creating an atmosphere that seems to have put off the usual hooligan idiots - no boarded up shops as england fans run rampage (wait and see what happens on Sunday!)
-great upsets on scores, means everything is up for grabs
-internet streaming means you can watch games at work!
-the football will get better and better
-oh, and tottenham are all over it, down to Harry on the sofa (incidentally Harry will be the next england captain i raekwon)
...lets just hope the fix isnt in in the final stages (we can but hope)
People are more neighbourly
One of the main reasons I'm enjoying the WC is, (in spite of the fact that as an England supporter I stick out amongst my Dutch neighbours) that the whole street has something in common to talk about. Makes it more neighbourly.
One of the main reasons I'm enjoying the WC is, (in spite of the fact that as an England supporter I stick out amongst my Dutch neighbours) that the whole street has something in common to talk about. Makes it more neighbourly.
Dr. Furface
One small step for me
I read something on the day of the England -USA game from a bar owner in New York who was showing the game and he said something like 'I'm not the greatest soccer fan but I really like the idea that everyone in the World is excited about the same thing'.
ska invita
back on the other side
For their flight home! Come on you CHile/Swit`erlaND±!
ShiftyBagLady
Thinks she is a flower to be looked at
dilute micro
esse quam videri
Curdles my misanthropic blood.
Soccer is a great sport but people are still shit once the game is over.
Soccer is a great sport but people are still shit once the game is over.
