Silliness FIFA WC - vote and get dressed! - Page 11

Moejoe · 06-13-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz116

I don't think the "loss" to USA means anything. England played fairly well and just needs some sharpness in front of the goal. They have an easy group so they have a couple of more games before they'll have to play up to the best of their ability.

Glen Johnson played very well.

Not so much a 'loss' but a revelation of how bad England are playing. In all honesty there was only Gerard on the pitch who showed any skill and determination. Rooney looks confused most of the time. Heskey, despite his assistance in the early goal, isn't good enough. Some of the younger players have the determination, but they're not sure footed enough to play at this level. Crouch should have been on from the start, but wasn't. There's no cohesion in the squad, nothing like the German side who look natural and at home with each other and their game.

I suppose, being English, it's only natural that we come at this with an air of defeat before we've actually been defeated

kindlekitten · 06-13-2010, 04:02 PM

I much prefer rugby so don't follow soccer, but back on the beer and sausages, I have 3 words;

Nuernberger Brats + Patrizier =

netseeker · 06-13-2010, 04:34 PM

Wow, 4:0! Much better than i thought before the match.

Moejoe · 06-13-2010, 04:36 PM

Amazing performance by Germany. Absolutely beautiful football. I think you're looking at one of the teams that will be in the final.

beppe · 06-13-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz116

Spitter? If you're refering to the Totti incident years back I think he was the spittee.

That's right!

I am normally very little objective. With football I loose it all.

ravenne · 06-13-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

If England ever get out of the group stage and meet Germany, we won't stand a chance.

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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

Also, let's not forget who Germany are playing against; a bunch of ex-Colonials with no real history of playing football. England, on the other hand, played against.....oh yeah.....OK, we're stuffed!

Don't be frustrated yet. Your team will do far better than yesterday.

And, as Harry said, a lot of it was due to bad luck. I'm still convinced England is a team all others should be afraid of, that definitely includes Germany. And the Germans have to be careful not to take it all too easy now.

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Originally Posted by netseeker

Wow, 4:0! Much better than i thought before the match.

I'm quite surprised too. And I think it's almost a good thing Ballack isn't playing.

yvanleterrible · 06-13-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

BBC News article on the ban on the horn things being considered:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...10/8737455.stm

As is rightly said in the article, they entirely drown out the singing which is so much a part of the atmosphere of the game. Dreadful things!

Drowning the singing is not the only casualty. Vuvuzelas also drown out most whistles from the referee and also most of the ball kick sounds essential to the line referees' offside calls.

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

The only appropriate song for the England goalie today

that was cruel... And you've hit MR moderation with that too!

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

So far I'd say that Germany has played the best football of the tournament. I didn't really rate them, but I think it's a toss up now between them and Spain for winning the whole thing. England look like a Sunday League team in comparison.

vivaldirules · 06-13-2010, 08:29 PM

So, a tie is a win. Cool. See if I ever offer a draw in chess again.

Steve Anderson · 06-13-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The American fans really need lessons in "how to be a football supporter". The fans of all the other countries sing songs; all the American fans do is mindlessly chant "U S A" over and over again.

Harry, I'm a Yank and a lifelong football (yes, soccer) fan. I was at the last WC at all the US games, and I can tell you we sing too many old and nuanced songs to list here. I'm not knocking your take here, because we do also chant U-S-A sometimes and you will hear it. No offense, just want to break some of the old stereotypes here. We also have decent beer and coffee where I'm from by the way.

Liebe deutschen Fussball-Freunde - Ihr habt herrlich heute geg. Australien gespielt und ich hoffe, dass wir Amis ein WM-Spiel geg. Euch auf jeden Fall vermeiden können!

Enjoy the cup, all,
Steve

yvanleterrible · 06-13-2010, 10:03 PM

An Americanized football match is a pain to attend. They have the same vuvuzela horns that blow all the time, then there's the insufferable DJ who talks about an idiotic contest over the match for an idiot car maker. The sound system is way too loud playing stupid hockey organ music or part of "we are the champions"...

I hate having to go in the stadium to encourage my home team with that kind of atmosphere. That might explain the low attendance throughout North America.
Believe me I like the Montréal Impact but not going to see them live. Rather watch them on the telly. That exposition game with AC Milan was really nice.

ravenne · 06-14-2010, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by vivaldirules

So, a tie is a win. Cool. See if I ever offer a draw in chess again.

Yes, that's soccer. Weird, huh? Congrats again to the US!

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Originally Posted by Steve Anderson

Harry, I'm a Yank and a lifelong football (yes, soccer) fan. I was at the last WC at all the US games, and I can tell you we sing too many old and nuanced songs to list here. I'm not knocking your take here, because we do also chant U-S-A sometimes and you will hear it. No offense, just want to break some of the old stereotypes here. We also have decent beer and coffee where I'm from by the way.

Liebe deutschen Fussball-Freunde - Ihr habt herrlich heute geg. Australien gespielt und ich hoffe, dass wir Amis ein WM-Spiel geg. Euch auf jeden Fall vermeiden können!

Enjoy the cup, all,
Steve

Thanks, Steve. But let's just see if the Germans can keep up yesterday's performance. The game against Serbia next Friday will show if the team is really in good shape. BTW, your German is excellent.

beachwanderer · 06-14-2010, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by netseeker

Wow, 4:0! Much better than i thought before the match.

Yes, amazing. They actually did show that they can play nice combinations. Lets hope they don't think too much of themselves now and keep striving for more.

HarryT · 06-14-2010, 02:50 AM

An excellent performance by Germany. Of interest to all England fans, since, if both England and Germany get through the group stage, they will face each other in the next round of the competition.

yvanleterrible · 06-14-2010, 06:57 AM

I was amazed by the work of the younger ones on the German team. Really professional...

Logseman · 06-14-2010, 07:40 AM

England better watches its step. That unexpected draw can hamper their options greatly.

View Poll Results: What team will win the Cup?
Portugal	5	6.02%
England	4	4.82%
Italy	2	2.41%
Netherlands	4	4.82%
Spain	11	13.25%
Germany	15	18.07%
Slovenia	2	2.41%
France	2	2.41%
Greece	0	0%
Switzerland	1	1.20%
Serbia	1	1.20%
Slovakia	0	0%
Brazil	6	7.23%
Argentinia	5	6.02%
Chile	0	0%
Paraguay	0	0%
Mexico	2	2.41%
USA	6	7.23%
Honduras	0	0%
South Africa	0	0%
Algeria	0	0%
Ivory Coast	0	0%
Ghana	1	1.20%
Cameroon	0	0%
Australia	3	3.61%
Japan	2	2.41%
North Korea	1	1.20%
South Korea	1	1.20%
New Zealand	2	2.41%
none of the above	7	8.43%
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06-13-2010, 04:02 PM	#152
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I much prefer rugby so don't follow soccer, but back on the beer and sausages, I have 3 words; Nuernberger Brats + Patrizier =

06-13-2010, 04:34 PM	#153
netseeker sleepless reader Posts: 4,763 Karma: 615547 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany, near Stuttgart Device: Sony PRS-505, PB 360° & 302, nook wi-fi, Kindle 3	Wow, 4:0! Much better than i thought before the match.

06-13-2010, 04:36 PM	#154
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	Amazing performance by Germany. Absolutely beautiful football. I think you're looking at one of the teams that will be in the final.

06-13-2010, 08:29 PM	#158
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	So, a tie is a win. Cool. See if I ever offer a draw in chess again.

06-13-2010, 10:03 PM	#160
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	An Americanized football match is a pain to attend. They have the same vuvuzela horns that blow all the time, then there's the insufferable DJ who talks about an idiotic contest over the match for an idiot car maker. The sound system is way too loud playing stupid hockey organ music or part of "we are the champions"... I hate having to go in the stadium to encourage my home team with that kind of atmosphere. That might explain the low attendance throughout North America. Believe me I like the Montréal Impact but not going to see them live. Rather watch them on the telly. That exposition game with AC Milan was really nice.

06-14-2010, 02:50 AM	#163
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	An excellent performance by Germany. Of interest to all England fans, since, if both England and Germany get through the group stage, they will face each other in the next round of the competition.

06-14-2010, 06:57 AM	#164
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	I was amazed by the work of the younger ones on the German team. Really professional...

06-14-2010, 07:40 AM	#165
Logseman Orisa Posts: 2,001 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	England better watches its step. That unexpected draw can hamper their options greatly.