World Cup 2018 Match Thread

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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by Toondes » Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:27 am

Japan Papa Goku wrote:
Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:37 am
Blještav Benny wrote:
Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:10 am


Oh yeah Argentina were dog s***, but that doesn't negate the fact that Croatia have been a really good side for a number of years now.
Their record at recent tournaments would suggest otherwise. They've got some quality players in Modric, Rakitic, Mandzukic and Perisic but beyond that they're nothing special. Don't know how people are so sure they would beat England.
This. They don’t look anything special to me aside form a couple of very good players.
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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by Caer Newydd » Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:14 pm

It's sad but undeniably true,
The last sixteen will not feature Peru,
Despite the tremendous vocal support,
Their efforts have come to naught,
That goes for their goal scoring too,
At the opposition goal, just the odd miscue,
Loudest supporters and best kit,
But returning home, lickety split.

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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by The Deluded Pablo Diego Jose Francisco » Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:35 pm

VAR <applause>

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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by overseasTOON » Fri Jun 22, 2018 1:37 pm

Brazil are shitter than Scotland.

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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by Remember Colo » Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:27 pm

Toondes wrote:
Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:27 am
Japan Papa Goku wrote:
Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:37 am


Their record at recent tournaments would suggest otherwise. They've got some quality players in Modric, Rakitic, Mandzukic and Perisic but beyond that they're nothing special. Don't know how people are so sure they would beat England.
This. They don’t look anything special to me aside form a couple of very good players.
Most teams in the tournament would love to have a few very good players

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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by Chappy » Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:40 pm

The MotM in the Brazil-Costa Rica game was without a doubt the ref. Had a right f***ing handful with those constant theatrics. f***ing jessies.
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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by ALF » Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:16 pm

Can't believe Nigeria haven't taken Obafemi Martins. He's still only 29.

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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by Heisen » Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:38 pm

ALF wrote:
Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:16 pm
Can't believe Nigeria haven't taken Obafemi Martins. He's still only 29.
John Obi Mikel somehow looks younger now that he did when he first signed for Chelsea.
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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by The Deluded Pablo Diego Jose Francisco » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:06 pm

Mitro finally scores....

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Post by Alfie » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:08 pm

Just had Joe Kinnear on the phone, reckons we should sign the big lad up front for Serbia.
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Post by seatonsluicetoon » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:09 pm

I find our failure to unlock the scoring record he has with Serbia, and then our failure to play him at all, to be one of the biggest frustrations I have had supporting us in recent times and that is saying something.
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Post by Scalabrine » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:17 pm

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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by Heisen » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:38 pm

Got to admit it's utterly nonsensical, in our current financial position, to attempt to sell a player of Mitrovic's quality when there's no guarantee we'll stump up the required funds to replace him.

Think Rafa needs to admit he's got this one wrong and give the bloke another chance.
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Post by Don Sholeone » Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:16 pm

seatonsluicetoon wrote:
Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:09 pm
I find our failure to unlock the scoring record he has with Serbia, and then our failure to play him at all, to be one of the biggest frustrations I have had supporting us in recent times and that is saying something.
Not really sure what we can do to stop him missing sitters.

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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by seatonsluicetoon » Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:00 pm

Don Sholeone wrote:
Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:16 pm
seatonsluicetoon wrote:
Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:09 pm
I find our failure to unlock the scoring record he has with Serbia, and then our failure to play him at all, to be one of the biggest frustrations I have had supporting us in recent times and that is saying something.
Not really sure what we can do to stop him missing sitters.
As opposed to the quality shown by Joselu and Gayle? At least with Mitro you get the sense that he brings a lot to the cameraderie of the team and he is a constant nuisance to defenders. With that comes yellow cards and even sometimes reds but not anywhere near as many as people like to claim. Maybe it’s just a matter of taste but I love that combative style of play. The same reason I like
Diego Costa and the the same reason I loved Carroll and of course Shearer and Sir Les.
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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by TBC » Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:12 pm

Mitro out for £20m and Sturridge in for £15m.

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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by TBC » Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:13 pm

I’ll add, if Rafa really isn’t preparing to stay beyond next season, that it’ll be even more of a travesty if we get rid of Mitro and don’t replace him with better.
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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by krully » Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:45 pm

TBC wrote:
Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:12 pm
Mitro out for £20m and Sturridge in for £15m.

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I'll batter you if that happens

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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by ColbacksFlamingBarnet » Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:14 pm

Was mitros penalty shout a pen or nah? Haven't seen it but seen a lot of conflicting commentary

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Re: World Cup 2018 Match Thread

Post by Colly » Sat Jun 23, 2018 10:28 am

He was being held by two men, it was a Kane level VAR fail.

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