The Official World Cup 2010 Thread

right-track · 05-10-2010, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

We're English, it's the way we work. Not won it since 1966 but every year we still carry that belief, to be honest - I believe. But the likeliness of it is we'll get knocked out and we will find a scapegoat for it.

My post wasn't ironic.

Laurent Quinn Proper · 05-10-2010, 09:32 AM

Unfortunately, my country isn't in the WC'10 and probably won't be any time soon... (Our last WC appearance was in 1982 and we were royally raped.) A neighboring country will be in the WC but they are a bunch of pricks so I won't be rooting for them. Instead, I will be rooting for my adopted homeland of the Netherlands. Arjen Robben, all day.

Holland - 2010 WC Champions.

zeppy111 · 05-10-2010, 11:54 AM

I am hoping for England and Holland do go deep and hopefully one of them win it... Knowing England's beautiful track record, they will do the exact opposite.

I am willing to bet a vast amount of money that South Africa will not score a goal in the group stages and get knocked out with a grand total of zero points.

Got my tickets for the England game in PE vs Slovakia i think, and even better, I don't pay for any hotels and ****!!!!

Urban Hat€monger ? · 05-10-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Now that the English season is over and we are all generally disappointed with our respective teams

Speak for yourself
Swindon are in the play offs

wickedlk · 05-10-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Now that the English season is over and we are all generally disappointed with our respective teams, let's turn our attention to the World Cup.

Predictions? Dark horses? Timetable planned out?

Even though I work nights it seems that I can see England's group games and the second round (whatever permutations) without losing anytime off work which is a godsend but the quarters onwards are a minefield to work out regarding work so I will take it as it comes.

I will be in Germany at a music festival for their (England) second group game and although it will be on via giant screens it will be at 9:30 PM Euro time so I'm not sure whether I can catch it in it's entirety until I get a timetable of the festival.

I think it would be a major shock if Brazil or Spain don't win this tournament. Brazil should just steamroll all that stand in their path and Spain will probably get everyone on their 'carousel', possibly making a few teams look very silly as they go. As we all know though, it only takes one special/poor performance and they could be on the plane home in the knockout stages (so here's hoping).

England to suffer painful defeat in the semis with a debatable decision going against us that makes it hurt just that much more...

My dark horses are South Korea, definitely underrated and their strong team ethic will be dangerous. Got a few decent players in key positions too.

The Monkey · 05-10-2010, 02:30 PM

As Sweden didn't make it, I will be rooting for the Netherlands. For one thing, I like the country, for another, I think they play better than their recent tournament placements would indicate.

Unknown Soldier · 05-10-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monkey

As Sweden didn't make it, I will be rooting for the Netherlands. For one think, I like the country, for another, I think they play better than their recent tournament placements would indicate.

Netherlands!!! You should be supporting Denmark.

TheCunningStunt · 05-10-2010, 04:11 PM

There seems to be a fair few people on here backing the Netherlands.

The last 2 world cups, from what I remember, they were great in the group stages and then when it came to the knockout rounds they fluffed it and played crap. Although in 2002 they did reach the semis if I remember rightly..

Sneer · 05-10-2010, 04:23 PM

On paper the Netherlands look great. With players such as Robben, Van Persie and Sneijder to call upon as an attacking outlet they should smash their way into at least the semis. The problem is their temperament. If they're up against it they tend to fold - they don't seem to have the mental strength needed to win a major at the moment.

I can't see past Spain or Brazil to be honest. Argentina SHOULD be there or there abouts - but they have a manager way out of his depth.

As for England - as much as i yearn for us to do it I can't see us getting past the quarter finals. We're a bit like the Dutch, we lack that mental strength despite the talent at our disposal.

I have a strong feeling Serbia are going to surprise a lot of people this year. They have a solid defence and technically gifted offensive unit, plus they were hugely impressive in qualifying.

pourmeanother · 05-10-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

There seems to be a fair few people on here backing the Netherlands.

The last 2 world cups, from what I remember, they were great in the group stages and then when it came to the knockout rounds they fluffed it and played crap. Although in 2002 they did reach the semis if I remember rightly..

Same with Euro 2008. Ran circles around Italy, France, and Romania in the group phase, then were immediately knocked out by a young opportunistic Russian squad.

05-10-2010, 11:54 AM	#93 (permalink)
zeppy111 16, so? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 630	I am hoping for England and Holland do go deep and hopefully one of them win it... Knowing England's beautiful track record, they will do the exact opposite. I am willing to bet a vast amount of money that South Africa will not score a goal in the group stages and get knocked out with a grand total of zero points. Got my tickets for the England game in PE vs Slovakia i think, and even better, I don't pay for any hotels and ****!!!! __________________ My Blog (album of the day): http://musicfromthesouth.blogspot.com

05-10-2010, 02:30 PM	#96 (permalink)
The Monkey Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 803	As Sweden didn't make it, I will be rooting for the Netherlands. For one thing, I like the country, for another, I think they play better than their recent tournament placements would indicate. Last edited by The Monkey; 05-13-2010 at 03:19 AM.

05-10-2010, 04:23 PM	#99 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	On paper the Netherlands look great. With players such as Robben, Van Persie and Sneijder to call upon as an attacking outlet they should smash their way into at least the semis. The problem is their temperament. If they're up against it they tend to fold - they don't seem to have the mental strength needed to win a major at the moment. I can't see past Spain or Brazil to be honest. Argentina SHOULD be there or there abouts - but they have a manager way out of his depth. As for England - as much as i yearn for us to do it I can't see us getting past the quarter finals. We're a bit like the Dutch, we lack that mental strength despite the talent at our disposal. I have a strong feeling Serbia are going to surprise a lot of people this year. They have a solid defence and technically gifted offensive unit, plus they were hugely impressive in qualifying. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

05-10-2010, 04:11 PM	#98 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	There seems to be a fair few people on here backing the Netherlands. The last 2 world cups, from what I remember, they were great in the group stages and then when it came to the knockout rounds they fluffed it and played crap. Although in 2002 they did reach the semis if I remember rightly..