World Cup 2018 thread

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 03-12-2018, 03:51 PM

he is decent i agree but no way he gets in over either of those two. i certainly appreciate experience and a veteran setting a good example but Rashford and Sterling would add much more to the game imo. you could definitely rotate between the 3 though and leave 1 of Sterling or Rashford as a late game impact sub off of the bench, Delph as a sub in close games where an experienced head would be more valuable than pace and flair.

**Goofle** · 03-12-2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Man like Monkey

Butland

Walker - Keane - Cahill - Rose

Dier - Carrick

Sterling - Alli - Delph

Kane

What do you guys think?

Group stage'd.

Butland

Walker
Cahill
Stones
Young

Dier
Wilshere

Sterling
Alli
Rashford

Kane

Probably group stage'd.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 03-12-2018, 04:00 PM

Depends on opponent as well I guess. Delph could slot in at left back too. Rashford/Kane/Sterling front three then. Vardy in as CF if Kane isn't fit.

Don't think this World Cup will be great from a neutral perspective. Crap host selection, seems like less enthusiasm. No other teams to get behind other than England. Was really disappointed the US didn't qualify, less bants and they are one of the more interesting sides. But they blew it in a piss easy qualifying group. Fucking corn dog cunts.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 03-12-2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

Group stage'd.

Butland

Walker
Cahill
Stones
Young

Dier
Wilshere

Sterling
Alli
Rashford

Kane

Probably group stage'd.

Team looks about right not too different to mine.

2nd round I think.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 03-12-2018, 04:33 PM

wilshere when healthy >>>>>>

high quality team really

do think the defense could be better but eh there are some good young players that should continue to grow and I really like Walker/Rose/Young in terms of fullbacks who can bring some real attacking threat.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 03-12-2018, 05:17 PM

Yeah the defence is a weakness. Which is why I'd have Terry if he agreed to return which I doubt. He has been excellent for us in the Championship, even though it is a step down in quality. At 37 you could get one more tournament. Maldini, Nesta, Cannavaro, Thuram all defenders and played international football until around then.

I would honestly give him a call if I was Southgate. "Do you want one last tournament? No N bombs though."

Make it happen Gareth.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 03-12-2018, 05:18 PM

no N bombs = no Terry

imo give him the full reigns, let him **** his teammates wives one last time. get in there mate.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 03-12-2018, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol’ Qwerty Bastard

no N bombs = no Terry

imo give him the full reigns, let him **** his teammates wives one last time. get in there mate.

I hated him until he joined us but he has been nothing short of exceptional for us and his professionalism and leadership has infected the whole team.

Actually don't mind him now. It's strange that you don't realise how good someone is until they're on your side.

Class.

**Goofle** · 03-12-2018, 05:39 PM

To be fair Terry isn't close to the level of the two we have.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 03-12-2018, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofle

To be fair Terry isn't close to the level of the two we have.

We will take probably four centre backs though. You wouldn't even take him as part of the squad for back up?

Four from: Cahill, Stones, Keane, Jones, Maguire, McTominay

???

Edit: Didnt realise McTominay was a CM not a CB and he's also 'Scottish' what a nonce.

03-12-2018, 04:00 PM	#263 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Depends on opponent as well I guess. Delph could slot in at left back too. Rashford/Kane/Sterling front three then. Vardy in as CF if Kane isn't fit. Don't think this World Cup will be great from a neutral perspective. Crap host selection, seems like less enthusiasm. No other teams to get behind other than England. Was really disappointed the US didn't qualify, less bants and they are one of the more interesting sides. But they blew it in a piss easy qualifying group. Fucking corn dog cunts.

03-12-2018, 05:17 PM	#266 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Yeah the defence is a weakness. Which is why I'd have Terry if he agreed to return which I doubt. He has been excellent for us in the Championship, even though it is a step down in quality. At 37 you could get one more tournament. Maldini, Nesta, Cannavaro, Thuram all defenders and played international football until around then. I would honestly give him a call if I was Southgate. "Do you want one last tournament? No N bombs though." Make it happen Gareth.