The Official World Cup 2010 Thread

TheCunningStunt · 06-17-2010, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog

Suarez did make a lot of Khune's challenge, but for a start there was blatant contact, secondly it was miles away from the ball and thirdly the keeper went in feet first - basically the dictionary definition of a professional foul and therefore a stonewall penalty and red card.

Well of course he did, he's a tart. But it was a clear penalty like you say, even though when people like Gazza (Germany 1990) were playing, crunching tackle from behind, he got right up. Footballers need to man up. I remember playing footy as a kid, we were all rough as nails. Why are footballers getting softer?!

Unknown Soldier · 06-17-2010, 06:13 AM

Greece v Nigeria later today, the first match in which the loser definately goes back home. I think it could well be another draw as Greece`s philosphy is designed to score a goal and then defend and Nigeria are all physical and with not too much skill, a far cry from the days of Okocha and Kanu. I don`t think it will be a very exciting match but certainly tense given whats at stake.

Bulldog · 06-17-2010, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

Well of course he did, he's a tart. But it was a clear penalty like you say, even though when people like Gazza (Germany 1990) were playing, crunching tackle from behind, he got right up. Footballers need to man up. I remember playing footy as a kid, we were all rough as nails. Why are footballers getting softer?!

So you watched that remembering Italia '90 thing last night too eh

I have absolutely no idea, but you're right, a lot of the lads are getting soft. I guess it was bound to get like this eventually ever since FIFA made the professional foul a red card offence. Football's become a much less physical game than it once was, I know that much - players like Ron Harris, Nobby Stiles and Norman Hunter would probably get sent off every week under today's regulations.

As for today's fixtures, I don't really expect much from any of them as a neutral. France-Mexico could be interesting though.

TheCunningStunt · 06-17-2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog

So you watched that remembering Italia '90 thing last night too eh

I have absolutely no idea, but you're right, a lot of the lads are getting soft. I guess it was bound to get like this eventually ever since FIFA made the professional foul a red card offence. Football's become a much less physical game than it once was, I know that much - players like Ron Harris, Nobby Stiles and Norman Hunter would probably get sent off every week under today's regulations.

Good watch, just showed how close we were.

The thing is, it's only gonna get worse. Players who are 16 coming through now, when they grew up playing football (2006-2007 12/13 years of age) they grew up watching players who simulate. They're gonna be like who they grew up watching, 'ard footballers like Keano and Palacios are a dying breed.

Mojo · 06-17-2010, 06:42 AM

The Korean lad standing for his national anthem giving a military salute is an absolute legend!

TheCunningStunt · 06-17-2010, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

The Korean lad standing for his national anthem giving a military salute is an absolute legend!

I thought the exact same thing!

Unknown Soldier · 06-17-2010, 08:15 AM

Argentina walking it now against Sth Korea, its a pity as at the start of the second half the Koreans were very much in it and are a decent side. I still fancy them for the runner-up spot.

Bulldog · 06-17-2010, 08:20 AM

They had that golden opportunity to draw level earlier in the second half didn't they. I actually thought it was in for a few seconds too. I can see them getting the runners-up spot too - really can't see Greece or Nigeria getting to the knockout rounds.

As I said earlier, the France-Mexico tie's the most interesting of today's batch for me.

Unknown Soldier · 06-17-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog

They had that golden opportunity to draw level earlier in the second half didn't they. I actually thought it was in for a few seconds too. I can see them getting the runners-up spot too - really can't see Greece or Nigeria getting to the knockout rounds.

As I said earlier, the France-Mexico tie's the most interesting of today's batch for me.

Due to a moment of madness from the Nigerian player that got sent off and cost his side the likely victory, Greece are back in but I still think Sth Korea will take the 3 points against Nigeria and go through with Argentina.

Looking forward to France and Mexico too.

Bulldog · 06-17-2010, 12:13 PM

Yeah, great game it was and all. Plus a mate of mine just happens to be Greek, so I was kinda half-supporting them as well. I still highly doubt they'll go through, but it'd be nice.

Roll on France-Mexico...

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06-17-2010, 06:13 AM	#392 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	Greece v Nigeria later today, the first match in which the loser definately goes back home. I think it could well be another draw as Greece`s philosphy is designed to score a goal and then defend and Nigeria are all physical and with not too much skill, a far cry from the days of Okocha and Kanu. I don`t think it will be a very exciting match but certainly tense given whats at stake.

06-17-2010, 08:15 AM	#397 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	Argentina walking it now against Sth Korea, its a pity as at the start of the second half the Koreans were very much in it and are a decent side. I still fancy them for the runner-up spot.

06-17-2010, 08:20 AM	#398 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	They had that golden opportunity to draw level earlier in the second half didn't they. I actually thought it was in for a few seconds too. I can see them getting the runners-up spot too - really can't see Greece or Nigeria getting to the knockout rounds. As I said earlier, the France-Mexico tie's the most interesting of today's batch for me.

06-17-2010, 12:13 PM	#400 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Yeah, great game it was and all. Plus a mate of mine just happens to be Greek, so I was kinda half-supporting them as well. I still highly doubt they'll go through, but it'd be nice. Roll on France-Mexico...