The WORLD CUP thread

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not the best of places to do this, right?

Ignore the glitz and colour of teams like Brazil,Italy and Argentina. As mentioned, with a fair share of luck England really do have as good a chance as anyone to win it! Not sure they will mind.

[Stingo]

I drew Ghana and USA in the 'at work' sweepstake. I've heard the Ghana only have five players, one of which is a camel...is this true?




Anyway, my big news is that Mrs.Stingo has suggested that I go the pub (something that doesn't happen very often) to watch England on Saturday I therefore will not be at home until tea time, a fact I have not yet mentioned. I also might have some form of speech impediment.

Can't wait....mines a large one...what's yours?

[northwind]

No doubt they'll win the International Commentator's Championship prize for mentioning your own team more than the teams that are actually playing

Well I've got Bobby Charlton in the sweep for top scorer. Wot u reckon me chances then?

I picked Germany in our sweep. Was well pleased 'cause I want them to win it anyway.

Deutschland, Deutschland uber alles!

Well I hope that funny little chubby boy with the throbbing toe enjoys himself.

I pray that the arrogance of the hero of the host nation's team can be erased quickly.

But my biggest wish is that we remember the tournament for brilliant pieces of technique, amazing goals and remarkable performances.

Rather than headlines of barbaric yob behaviour and how teams were robbed or cheated due to incompetent officials and play acting of so called professional athletes.

I guess I am something of a dreamer.

Originally Posted by Peter Henry

Well I hope that funny little chubby boy with the throbbing toe enjoys himself.

I pray that the arrogance of the hero of the host nation's team can be erased quickly.

But my biggest wish is that we remember the tournament for brilliant pieces of technique, amazing goals and remarkable performances.

Rather than headlines of barbaric yob behaviour and how teams were robbed or cheated due to incompetent officials and play acting of so called professional athletes.

I guess I am something of a dreamer.

Hear Hear - lets have no trouble from our lot over there

Being a passionate club team season ticket holder and having certain dislikes of certain individuals I find it very difficult to get enthusiastic about England these days which is a shame as I used to love Internationals. I'm hoping I feel an urge to clamber aboard the bandwagon but it's nice not really caring either way too.

Obviously England CAN win, anyone can. Don't think we will consistently beat the better teams. May have a good win against one of the better countries then go out around the quarters or semi's which, in all honesty, is probably our rightful level in World football.

Good start six goals in the opening game.
Paulo Wanchope what a player.