The Official World Cup 2010 Thread

TheCunningStunt · 06-20-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OctaneHugo

That fella there doesn't have a world cup winners medal. He plays for West Ham.

OctaneHugo · 06-20-2010, 12:34 PM

I just don't think England fans should be the ones talking about how embarrassed Italy must be. NZ can do that.

TheCunningStunt · 06-20-2010, 12:38 PM

We've not won a trophy in 44 years, it's expected that we're gonna fail. We just expected to go out in the quaters.. Despite a bit of blind patriotic optimism that we'd win it.

Italy however are the holders and they look pathetic. I'm mainly pissed off cos Zambrotta and Buffon are on my FF. They've cost me points. Useless twats.

Mojo · 06-20-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OctaneHugo

I just don't think England fans should be the ones talking about how embarrassed Italy must be. NZ can do that.

Why not? We can and have accepted that were performing very badly so far and so why cant we point out the same in others?

Isnt that also what you are doing?

GravitySlips · 06-20-2010, 12:56 PM

Congrats to NZ! Excellent result for them, for an unfancied nation it shows what can be achieved with good team spirit and players giving their all for their country. They're the polar opposites of a prima-donna team like France who apparently refused to train today because of Anelka getting sent home - the French must be absolutely fuming about the way their team has performed and their team's attitude at this World Cup.

right-track · 06-20-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OctaneHugo

I just don't think England fans should be the ones talking about how embarrassed Italy must be. NZ can do that.

A bit hypocritical seeing as you've spent the last few days criticising England.
Just admit your team were crap (assuming you were born in Italy and you're not some 3rd generation, twice removed Eyetie wannabe with a liking for pizza), after all we can.

Repeat after me...BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Unknown Soldier · 06-20-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Wasn't this supposed to the the tournament that was favourable to European teams because of the time of year & the conditions?

Its even more favourable to the Sth American sides, especially the likes of Argentina and Uruguay as they have the same climatic conditions, should be good for Aus and NZ too

TheBig3 · 06-20-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by right-track

A bit hypocritical seeing as you've spent the last few days criticising England.
Just admit your team were crap (assuming you were born in Italy and you're not some 3rd generation, twice removed Eyetie wannabe with a liking for pizza), after all we can.

Repeat after me...BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

He's from Philly. Its a safe bet he was born here. (The US.)

Astronomer · 06-21-2010, 12:09 AM

So I haven't been on here for a while but, YAY NEW ZEALAND! I stayed up late/early to watch the match and I thought it was fantastic, considering the odds. I wish I was back there celebrating with all of my kiwis.

As for Australia, they put in solid effort against Ghana but I'm disappointed. Our coach needs to be sacked asap, he obviously doesn't have any sort of coherent game plan. But good on them for putting in the effort. What does everyone else think about Kewell's red card? Handball or not? I thought handballs were defined as intentional handling of the ball with hands or arms... I'm probably wrong because I'm no expert in soccer rules. But even if it was a handball does it warrant a red card?

Mojo · 06-21-2010, 02:55 AM

Kewell had an age to get out of the way of that one and didn't. I dont think he has a case really. He really was vocal about it afterwards when it came to protesting to the ref about it but i don't see why.

Speaking of red cards, BBC Sport - Football - World Cup 2010: Dunga dumbfounded by Kaka dismissal

Hes critical, is he? Im not bloody surprised! If the ref had seen this one properly, he would have sent Keita off for being a deceitful, cheating, little prick.

Oh and Lateralus. Red cards for handballs aside, i thought Australia were great against Ghana. Maybe they are in NZ's shadow at the moment and i cant see a win against Serbia but heres hoping they do and go through. If i had to pick a second team behind England in this world cup, it would be the Aussies.

06-20-2010, 12:34 PM	#572 (permalink)
OctaneHugo Goes back & does it again Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: philadelphia Posts: 807	I just don't think England fans should be the ones talking about how embarrassed Italy must be. NZ can do that. __________________ If Any Major Dude Has Yet To Tell You, Click Here

06-20-2010, 12:38 PM	#573 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	We've not won a trophy in 44 years, it's expected that we're gonna fail. We just expected to go out in the quaters.. Despite a bit of blind patriotic optimism that we'd win it. Italy however are the holders and they look pathetic. I'm mainly pissed off cos Zambrotta and Buffon are on my FF. They've cost me points. Useless twats. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

06-21-2010, 12:09 AM	#579 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	So I haven't been on here for a while but, YAY NEW ZEALAND! I stayed up late/early to watch the match and I thought it was fantastic, considering the odds. I wish I was back there celebrating with all of my kiwis. As for Australia, they put in solid effort against Ghana but I'm disappointed. Our coach needs to be sacked asap, he obviously doesn't have any sort of coherent game plan. But good on them for putting in the effort. What does everyone else think about Kewell's red card? Handball or not? I thought handballs were defined as intentional handling of the ball with hands or arms... I'm probably wrong because I'm no expert in soccer rules. But even if it was a handball does it warrant a red card? __________________

06-21-2010, 02:55 AM	#580 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Kewell had an age to get out of the way of that one and didn't. I dont think he has a case really. He really was vocal about it afterwards when it came to protesting to the ref about it but i don't see why. Speaking of red cards, BBC Sport - Football - World Cup 2010: Dunga dumbfounded by Kaka dismissal Hes critical, is he? Im not bloody surprised! If the ref had seen this one properly, he would have sent Keita off for being a deceitful, cheating, little prick. Oh and Lateralus. Red cards for handballs aside, i thought Australia were great against Ghana. Maybe they are in NZ's shadow at the moment and i cant see a win against Serbia but heres hoping they do and go through. If i had to pick a second team behind England in this world cup, it would be the Aussies. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

06-20-2010, 12:56 PM	#575 (permalink)
GravitySlips Music Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,578	Congrats to NZ! Excellent result for them, for an unfancied nation it shows what can be achieved with good team spirit and players giving their all for their country. They're the polar opposites of a prima-donna team like France who apparently refused to train today because of Anelka getting sent home - the French must be absolutely fuming about the way their team has performed and their team's attitude at this World Cup.