Steve Paul Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 The proper World Cup starts tomorrow. Anyone interested? I have backed Belgium at the last few major tournaments and they have disappointed, still look strong on paper so I will go again. Will also punt Argentina, likely Messi's last WC and probably the only thing missing for his legacy is a good WC. And of course, England will get some of my money, but that's more of a heart bet than a head bet. Thoughts Anyone? Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1MUE Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Steve Paul said: Anyone interested? Can't wait Steve!! Loses a little bit of its appeal without my beloved Dutch team there, but still a fantastic event. I agree re Argentina - that's quite a line-up they have there and if Messi wants to be remembered as one of the immortals, a World Cup might help. One downside is the history of South American teams in European World Cups. I'm picking Denmark might upset France in that group - its actually quite a strong group with Peru a very good side and even the Ockers playing quite well in the warmups. I also think Croatia a bit of a dark horse. Bring it on! Edited June 14, 2018 by N1MUE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 What a great game this morning between Portugal and Spain. And the last goal from Ronaldo was clinical yet absolutely amazing. His facial expression and concentration leading up to it - just brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paul Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 Yes fantastic game, Ronaldo is undoubtedly a superb footballer but I really find it difficult to warm to him, always get the impression it's all about him. Thought the Australian's were a little unlucky, probably deserved a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitofaLegend Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) I do not think argentina have any chance in the world cup. They struggled to qualify and they only drew with iceland. Will need to improve Im sticking with the germans and portuguese as outsiders Edited June 16, 2018 by BitofaLegend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paul Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Croatia looked as though they could go deep. Agree, Argentina looked ordinary, but it's just about getting out of the group stage into the knockout rounds, that's when the tournament really starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooncoin Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Steve Paul said: Croatia looked as though they could go deep. Agree, Argentina looked ordinary, but it's just about getting out of the group stage into the knockout rounds, that's when the tournament really starts. Agree Steve,getting "square eyes" ?from all the football already!!! Gone with Lukaku,Suarez and Ronaldo (greedy bastard, all free kicks and pens) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumbles Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Great to see the English beat those North Africans todays.Maybe if they had tried to play football then a draw would have been a good result but no they tried to be smart arses with their defence, and the English were good enough(ONLY JUST) to take advantage. The game was thoroughly boring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumbles Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 50 minutes ago, mumbles said: Great to see the English beat those North Africans todays.Maybe if they had tried to play football then a draw would have been a good result but no they tried to be smart arses with their defence, and the English were good enough(ONLY JUST) to take advantage. The game was thoroughly boring. Just an added bit of news..Walter Bahr the last surviving member of the USA world cup team that beat England 1-0 in Brazil in 1950 has passed away at the age of 91. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globederby12 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 On 14/06/2018 at 6:48 PM, Steve Paul said: The proper World Cup starts tomorrow. Anyone interested? I have backed Belgium at the last few major tournaments and they have disappointed, still look strong on paper so I will go again. Will also punt Argentina, likely Messi's last WC and probably the only thing missing for his legacy is a good WC. And of course, England will get some of my money, but that's more of a heart bet than a head bet. Thoughts Anyone? Steve. Hope yr not going to lose to much on Argentina Steve. Their defense is like they said it was , wafer thin. Messi wont save this lot, after that destruction job by Croatia who look strong. I think when Russia meet a real football team they wont look so good. Without Holland and Italy being there, the Sth Americans never really firing away from home and some smaller nations making up the rest ie Iceland etc, dare I say it but England may have a chance of making the semis. Could it be their year.? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesi Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) Lots of happy Poms this morning Steve, 6-1, only Panama, but scoring goals at WC's hasn't been an English strong point. And then a 5-0 whitewash in the cricket, and the way it was done must have broken those Aussie hearts, 114-8 with 20 overs to go, and the most destructive batsmen in world cricket, Jos Buttler, smashes a ton. Edited June 24, 2018 by hesi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paul Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 9 hours ago, hesi said: Lots of happy Poms this morning Steve, 6-1, only Panama, but scoring goals at WC's hasn't been an English strong point. And then a 5-0 whitewash in the cricket, and the way it was done must have broken those Aussie hearts, 114-8 with 20 overs to go, and the most destructive batsmen in world cricket, Jos Buttler, smashes a ton. Don't forget the Rugby, both codes!!! T'is good to be English at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesi Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Care to disclose what part of England you are from Steve. Spent 2 years working in Hull, and had a girlfriend who lived in Stoke, so that midwinter trip over the Pennines was not much fun, black ice, freezing fog. Had never come across freezing fog before, diabolical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paul Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 8 hours ago, hesi said: Care to disclose what part of England you are from Steve. Spent 2 years working in Hull, and had a girlfriend who lived in Stoke, so that midwinter trip over the Pennines was not much fun, black ice, freezing fog. Had never come across freezing fog before, diabolical. The best part...Manchester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paul Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 8 hours ago, hesi said: Care to disclose what part of England you are from Steve. Spent 2 years working in Hull, and had a girlfriend who lived in Stoke, so that midwinter trip over the Pennines was not much fun, black ice, freezing fog. Had never come across freezing fog before, diabolical. Girlfriend from Stoke!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globederby12 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 15 hours ago, Steve Paul said: The best part...Manchester. City or United ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paul Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 8 hours ago, globederby12 said: City or United ?. City of course, the only football team actually in Manchester. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globederby12 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 On 27/06/2018 at 5:11 AM, Steve Paul said: City of course, the only football team actually in Manchester. Yr odds for England just shortened with the Krauts being knocked out Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paul Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 9 hours ago, globederby12 said: Yr odds for England just shortened with the Krauts being knocked out Steve. Yes been surprised at how well England have looked, obviously very early against weak opposition, but they do look as though they could go deep (however, our recent history does suggest that we cruise through the group stages and then lose on penalties in the first knockout round!). Prior to the start I did not give them a realistic chance! Thought it was by far the worst England squad I had seen going into a major tournament for a long time with the worst England manager I had seen for a long time, considering his predecessors included; Allardyce, Hodgson, Capello and McClaren that is some statement! Anyway pleased to be proved wrong and enjoying the ride!! Go England!!!!!! Steve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globederby12 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 My last 8. Brasil, ( still have that magic that can turn matches and no Germany this time) Top 4 France ( bound to kick the Gallic mind into gear now but not enough for semis) Belgium (looking very strong this time around) Top 4 Portugal (Christiano factor a major but not for me for top 4) Sweden ( Good steady side but not top 4 material) England ( Young side with potential, giving them a great chance) Top 4 Croatia ) Enigma, cant make up my mind. Spain) Same here. Having Brasilian family through my youngest son and knowing their passion for football, they are my fav to do it again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumbles Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Argentina gone.is good news for those of us who were sick and tired of seeing Maradonna and his bloated ego and face. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globederby12 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 1 hour ago, mumbles said: Argentina gone.is good news for those of us who were sick and tired of seeing Maradonna and his bloated ego and face. Funny as to watch. Always looking skyward for divine intervention or giving the fingers to all and sundry. Some brilliant goals by France from long range though, and might have to review Uraguays chances after their win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paul Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 Horrible way to decide any football game, especially last 16 at a world cup...but don't you just love watching penalty shootouts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globederby12 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 It's a great leveller penalty kicks, some of the greats have missed horribly when the pressure is on. Messi and Ronaldo both missed this time in, and when one realises the skill level of both it beggars belief really. I remember Zico and Platini both missing at world Cups. Great viewing though from a spectator viewpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumbles Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 England into quarter finals..go you beauties. This is equivilant to the All Blacks winning the rugby world cup. Soccer is a global game and the depth goes down a long way,unlike rugby. Harry Kane or should that be Sir Harry Kane for Prime Minister. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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