The Official World Cup 2010 Thread

[loveissucide]

Originally Posted by Stu

The Dutch are always their own worst enemy. Technically they're outstanding, but they just do not have the big match temprement. As far as dark horses go watch out for Serbia. They were so impressive in qualifying and posses some really good players who play for some of the best sides in Europe. Could be another Croatia at '98

Holland have come a long way as regards big match temperament of late,really havn't put a foot wrong and if Arjen Robben is on form they're as good as any side except Spain. Serbia might have a good run,but I can't see them getting anywhere near as far as the semis.

[Unknown Soldier]

Originally Posted by loveissucide

Holland have come a long way as regards big match temperament of late,really havn't put a foot wrong and if Arjen Robben is on form they're as good as any side except Spain. Serbia might have a good run,but I can't see them getting anywhere near as far as the semis.

Nearly every single tournament the Dutch are the dark horses and start out like a house on fire and play some great football and their fans are normally the most colourful. Problem is, they always run out of steam just as their main rivals are starting to find theirs.

If the Dutch start this world cup slowly, things could be different as they always seem to have the players.

[Sneer]

Originally Posted by loveissucide

Holland have come a long way as regards big match temperament of late,really havn't put a foot wrong and if Arjen Robben is on form they're as good as any side except Spain. Serbia might have a good run,but I can't see them getting anywhere near as far as the semis.

Remember Euro 2008? They were being touted as favourites by many following their scintillating start to to the tournament, but as usual they shot themselves in the foot and got knocked out by Russia following two goals in extra time. Yeah, they had a good qualifying campaign, they always do, but come the big tournaments they just dont win when it really matters. One player doesnt make a team, Robben is good but he hasnt fully fulfilled his undoubted potential, partially due to injury admittedly. And if Van Persie isnt fit they'll be quite leightweight up front. Serbia have Vidic, Ivanovic, Stankovic, Krasic, Kuzmanovic, Zigic, Kolarov, Jankovic, Tosic etc, all players that have a lot of ability. They dominated their qualifying group, which was quite strong, and they'll be an unknown entity to many teams at the WC. They're my tip.

[Unknown Soldier]

Originally Posted by Stu

Remember Euro 2008? They were being touted as favourites by many following their scintillating start to to the tournament, but as usual they shot themselves in the foot and got knocked out by Russia following two goals in extra time. Yeah, they had a good qualifying campaign, they always do, but come the big tournaments they just dont win when it really matters. One player doesnt make a team, Robben is good but he hasnt fully fulfilled his undoubted potential, partially due to injury admittedly. And if Van Persie isnt fit they'll be quite leightweight up front. Serbia have Vidic, Ivanovic, Stankovic, Krasic, Kuzmanovic, Zigic, Kolarov, Jankovic, Tosic etc, all players that have a lot of ability. They dominated their qualifying group, which was quite strong, and they'll be an unknown entity to many teams at the WC. They're my tip.

Serbia are going to be very dangerous, because they have a lot of vic`s in the team.

[Akira]

Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Serbia are going to be very dangerous, becuase they have a lot of people called vic`s in the team.

At least they won't need those plasters on their noses to breathe clearer.

[Unknown Soldier]

Originally Posted by ToeAndno

At least they won't need those plasters on their noses to breathe clearer.

Now that is being witty