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Old 20-06-2014, 19:15
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We needed Tom Cleverley.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:16
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We'd have to beat Costa Rica and hope that Uruguay beat Italy, but not by more goals than we beat Costa Rica.
Hmm; even that was by no means a foregone conclusion.

For what it's worth, I also agree with those who have said that Uruguay's approach against Italy on Tuesday could put Honduras's against France the other night well in the shade.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:20
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Which does mean that England's group was far, far tougher than anyone imagined (but it looks suspiciously like England are the weakest of the four teams)
Yes I think that this was the toughest Group of Death.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:20
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I think as fans we need to change as well, when Milner comes on we moan, yet he is a better winger than Sturridge or Wellbeck, playing him in his proper position would be better than playing Sturridge out wide. I bet if Barry was picked in the squad he would have got stick,,yet he is a much better holding midfielder than Gerrard, i think as fans we don't really know what we want for the best to be honest
You can never force people to become more intelligent though. I think Milner would have done a better job than Gerrard in the middle yesterday. I hope he retires from international football after this and then Wilshere should come into the team.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:20
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Oh stop being silly.... we're not all footie fanatics, some of us are just casual viewers and won't know all the ins and outs FFS!!
Knowing there's three games for each team isn't exactly the ins and outs, anyone with even the most basic football knowledge would know this, it's not expecting a lot. The problem on here is most of the views on this World Cup seem to be from non football fans, so it's difficult to take many seriously, especially with the various criticisms, sorry if my post come across as overly serious. Threads such as that Tattoos and Coleen Rooney one sum it up, it grates after a while.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:20
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The two teams that qualify (I think Costa Rica & Uruguay) will probably play Columbia and Ivory coast in the next round: I could see both group D teams beating either of those and making the quarters.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:21
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Could be looking at Costa Rica vs Ivory Coast in the next round. I'd fancy Costa's chances for that as well!
Good grief, Costa Rica being quarter-finalists actually looks to be a realistic prospect.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:23
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Knowing there's three games for each team isn't exactly the ins and outs, anyone with even the most basic football knowledge would know this, it's not expecting a lot. The problem on here is most of the views on this World Cup seem to be from non football fans, so it's difficult to take many seriously, especially with the various criticisms, sorry if my post come across as overly serious.
Lol ok apology accepted, my basic football knowledge seriously is pap then and I see what you mean but I haven't been like that at all, only asked this question ..
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:24
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The two teams that qualify (I think Costa Rica & Uruguay) will probably play Columbia and Ivory coast in the next round: I could see both group D teams beating either of those and making the quarters.
I've been impressed with Colombia. I think they could beat any of the Group D sides on their day.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:25
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Oh stop being silly.... we're not all footie fanatics, some of us are just casual viewers and won't know all the ins and outs FFS!!
There should be a test to post in all sections. Not just football.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:25
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Italy - Uruguay is intriguing now.....the Italians are in danger
They really are. Whatever the result Uruguay will be a very tough match for Italy I think.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:27
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Italians attitude and effort in this game was poor - no matter if they won, drew or lost by one goal knew they would still need to draw against Uruguay to secure progression.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:45
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Got to say now it's all over quite pleased about this result and the fact we can take down either Italy or Uruguay with us

Very difficult group in end no good getting on roys back about it Capello, Eriksson, hoddle all got out of much easier groups by playing just as lousy
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:47
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I missed this game, but I'm shocked that Italy lost! And now they need to beat Uruguay, and that's by no means a foregone conclusion, given they have Suarez.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:48
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And now they need to beat Uruguay
They don't - a draw will take them through on goal difference.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:53
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Agreed.

They didn't let the Italians settle, a far cry from the way English players continually seem to back off from tackles.....
The Costa Rican marking was excellent.
If they got any closer to them then romantic relationships could have developed.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:54
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The BBC assholes just spelt URUGAUY on the end of the programme goal fest.

Sack the BBC compositors.
Imagine the relief that they didn't spell it UR A GAY?
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:56
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I suppose you thought the people who had tickets to the match would have been asked to hand them back in for a refund, now that the match isn't necessary.


I know you claim to not know a lot about football, but some common sense wouldn't go a miss.
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Old 20-06-2014, 19:58
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Yes really. I'm just asking? Am a casual football viewer, it's not my fault England are out lol geeez
Yes, the third and final game is still important in that it determines the final order and who goes on to face which team in the second round.
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Old 20-06-2014, 20:01
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Bingo. What Waddle said last night.
That Waddle rant last night was great.
More of that I'd say and fewer romanticed bullshit speeches from the likes of James Corden which only appear to serve to push emotional buttons.
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Old 20-06-2014, 20:06
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Very difficult group in end no good getting on roys back about it Capello, Eriksson, hoddle all got out of much easier groups by playing just as lousy
Good point, really. I have to say that as soon as I knew what our group was, I thought it sounded 'tricky'. and thats coming from someone who takes only a mild interest in football.
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Old 20-06-2014, 20:12
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Got to say now it's all over quite pleased about this result and the fact we can take down either Italy or Uruguay with us

Very difficult group in end no good getting on roys back about it Capello, Eriksson, hoddle all got out of much easier groups by playing just as lousy
Yes, I think that in the last two world cups the group stages were much easier to get out of and we even made hard work out of them.
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Old 20-06-2014, 22:05
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Well done to Costa Rica, I managed to keep my eye on the match despite it being like Picadilly Circus in here

True guts and determination and very deserving of the win, good luck to them in the next stage.
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Old 20-06-2014, 22:07
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The Costa Rican marking was excellent.
If they got any closer to them then romantic relationships could have developed.

Brilliantly put!.
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