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Cuthbert 06-27-2018 09:59 AM

It would have been ridiculous if Mexico had gone because they've been very good.

Bottom of the group and deservedly so.

The Batlord 06-27-2018 10:00 AM

So what are England's chances at this point?

Trollheart 06-27-2018 10:01 AM

Delighted Mexico got through. I think they could do really well now.
As for Germany....
:D
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Cuthbert 06-27-2018 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1966905)
So what are England's chances at this point?

As far as i know if we lose tomorrow we have a good path to the semis.

If Brazil go out later then maybe a good path to the final.

We wont win it but I'm going to enjoy it while it lasts.

Trollheart 06-27-2018 10:04 AM

Some very good teams still in it but England have played really well and I'd back them to get to the last four maybe.
Spoiler for Fluff do not open if you're superstitious:
Possible they could even do it.... 1966/2018?

Cuthbert 06-27-2018 10:21 AM

VAR has been excellent for the most part. Adds drama. What do you guys think of It?

They just need to alter it to allow teams to have appeals and not leave it to the discretion of officials I think.

Trollheart 06-27-2018 10:27 AM

I'm not sure it helps more than it hinders. It does slow down the game, but then it has resulted in some decisions that otherwise might have not only impacted games adversely, but also seen teams go out that should not have done. I think they need to streamline it, obviously; make the decisions faster and not hold up the game, but on the whole, definitely a good thing. A ref can't be everywhere at once, and everyone makes mistakes or misses things.

Goofle 06-27-2018 10:31 AM

Don't like VAR. Only goal-line technology should be used. Have refs for a reason.

Cuthbert 06-27-2018 10:33 AM

Had a feeling The Goof wouldn't be a fan.

I think it's great, bring it to domestic football :cool:

Trollheart 06-27-2018 10:47 AM

Get it sorted first though. When is it to be used? Not for every damn contentious decision surely? As the guys on RTE said, hand out yellow cards (and don't just SAY you're going to hand them out) for players screaming for VAR, otherwise you're going to have every decision questioned by up to ten men. Make it faster and not impact the game. Show us the decision, let us in on the conversation.

Oh, and surround all the VAR people's screens with pink tinsel.
Only kidding.
Green will be fine.
:D:D:D


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