2014 FIFA World Cup

[ThomThomDrum]

I see Portugal ripped Ireland a new bum hole last night. 5-1. Friendly it may be, but that will put a pep in their step before that juicy opener against ze Germans.

Probably one of the stronger 2nd tiered teams in the tournament and Id imagine the conditions will not affect them nearly as much as the northern European teams.

[atomised]

They looked impressive in doing so too. Sure they will get through the group stage

[pink_triangle]

I see Portugal ripped Ireland a new bum hole last night. 5-1. Friendly it may be, but that will put a pep in their step before that juicy opener against ze Germans.

Probably one of the stronger 2nd tiered teams in the tournament and Id imagine the conditions will not affect them nearly as much as the northern European teams.

[ThomThomDrum]

Stats guru uses the calculator to predict winner. No surprises who came out on top

Edit - Looks like England have a better chance to get through than Italy!

Edited June 11, 2014 by ThomThomDrum

[LondonTom]

This is a bit long but if you have the time it is very much worth it. I love John Oliver.

[dentalplan]

That's what it should be. Can see Wilshere getting a game ahead of a couple of those though.

[eFestivals]

Stats guru uses the calculator to predict winner.

did they use the results from friendlies in their calculations?

[eFestivals]

That's what it should be. Can see Wilshere getting a game ahead of a couple of those though.

yeah, cos having a player fall over continually makes the team so much better.

[thetime]

yeah, cos having a player fall over continually makes the team so much better.

[eFestivals]

Worked for Liverpool, oh!!

lol - true.

Tho that's a player who falls over AND has an end result, rather than a player who only ever falls overs over.

People used to (some still do) go on about Walcott "doesn't have a footballers brain", and yet the same thing never ever gets said at the much-worse-for-lack-of-thought Wilshire.

[hot_ice]

lol - true.

Tho that's a player who falls over AND has an end result, rather than a player who only ever falls overs over.

People used to (some still do) go on about Walcott "doesn't have a footballers brain", and yet the same thing never ever gets said at the much-worse-for-lack-of-thought Wilshire.

[atomised]

I think he has his moments but certainly far from consistently world class

[Dead throne]

Which match do you think is going to have the biggest goal difference?

[Andre91]

Which match do you think is going to have the biggest goal difference?

Edited June 11, 2014 by Andre91

[atomised]

Argentina vs iran or brazil vs croatia

Which brings us neatly to the tournament opening. For me Croatia have always been pretty solid. However I think they could be wel/ beaten if brazil come out of the blocks and score early

[eFestivals]

yeah, looking forwards to 9pm.

[ThomThomDrum]

Bring it on.............I really hope this World Cup is chock full of crazy happenings and surprises! Resulting in the likes of a Belgium V Holland final that no one saw coming!

I also hope the peno shoot out does not raise its head too often

[atomised]

Really excited for kick off today

[eFestivals]

Bring it on.............I really hope this World Cup is chock full of crazy happenings and surprises!

I'm not sure we're going to get another head-butt

[TheGayTent]

Bring it on.............I really hope this World Cup is chock full of crazy happenings and surprises! Resulting in the likes of a Belgium V Holland final that no one saw coming!

I also hope the peno shoot out does not raise its head too often

[atomised]

The pitch for England's first game looks truly shocking

[eFestivals]

I think there's a fairly good chance the Dutch won't make it out of their group.

but .. but ... but ... LvG is one of the best managers, who'll turn a failing team around.

[5co77ie]

watched the Brazil vs Spain Confederations Cup game yesterday, (as a warm up) - Brazil were technically brilliant, stunning to watch, and tactically clever, and have decided that my money is on Brazil winning this year. If they play half as good as that they'll beat Argentina to lift the trophy.

Hulk smash!

Edited June 12, 2014 by 5co77ie

[atomised]

I think I'd agree with that. As I said last night, early goal vs Croatia and they will smash them. Technically a superb side to watch and Home advantage will be key this world cup

[ThomThomDrum]

I think there's a fairly good chance the Dutch won't make it out of their group.