Thread: FIFA World CUP Russia 2018

Originally Posted by cyrille

Yeah, that was the green-eyed monster creeping in there.

Luigi's jealousy during the tournament has arguably only been surpassed by Chitty during the proper football season.

Originally Posted by OhOh

Even I, who watched the Russia v Croatia game, wouldn't put Croatia at No. 3. England are shite but not as shite as Croatia, IMHO.

So "shite" we're in the semi-finals of the World Cup.

Fuck me, brain cells are at a premium on here at the moment, aren't they?

Originally Posted by cyrille

England are no longer a laughing stock.

Certainly not.

A great thing to see is the positivity of the media etc.

Thinking back over almost the last 20 years when they had a pretty amazing 'golden generation' and 'World Class' managers brought in and paraded around on their 5 million a year salaries. It's great to see someone like Southgate come in, and bring a decent, but hardly world class bunch of players together and have the full support and positivity of the media and everyone else behind them.

Originally Posted by hallelujah

Luigi's jealousy

Yeah, the half dozen times I've mentioned that I hope they go on to lift the bladdy thing aside, of course.

Originally Posted by Luigi

Yeah, the half dozen times I've mentioned that I hope they go on to lift the bladdy thing aside, of course.

Originally Posted by Luigi

Wouldn't agree with that.


Last minute winner needed against Tunisia.
Shocking defending and good luck against Panama (2 penos, massively deflected shot)
Lost to the only real team they've come up against.
Needed a penalty in 120 against Colombia, couldn't score against them in 120 minutes.
Played well against Sweden (Sweden ) and deserved to beat them.


2 goals from open play and one penalty in 300 minutes against Colombia, Sweden and Belgium?.......... Genuine contenders?


Out of the four teams left, they would be the lowest of the four. Belgium, France, Croatia then England.


They're not playing too badly and have gotten lucky. Luck may favour them against Croatia too, especially if they can get it to extra-time and bring on an electric super sub or two.


Unfortunately it's the time to start playing real teams....

Ok, bud.

Originally Posted by hallelujah

I pointed this out on another post earlier in the week, which you conveniently ignored,

I've a whole bunch of Lulutard retards and nutters vying for my attention, and didn't know that I meant so much to you. Sorry if I miss Lil' Ol' Hal every now and again.


"Belgium were lucky to get past the mighty Japan, France were awful in the group and only just scraped past "elite" teams such as Australiaa and Peru before managing a draw against Denmark while Croatia needed penalties to beat Russia and Croatia."

Yeah, as has been mentioned, England have gotten lucky that almost every 'big' team has stumbled and a lot of weaker opposition has gotten through or caused problems.

Originally Posted by Luigi

I've a whole bunch of Lulutard retards and nutters vying for my attention, sorry if I miss Lil' Ol' Hal every now and again.

Ha ha ha. You utter fuckwit.

Originally Posted by hallelujah

You utter fuckwit.

Struggling to disagree.

No matter which team wins, the final four is a triumph of the Big Five — Europe's top professional leagues. Eighty-one of 92 players in semi-final squads are with clubs in England (40), Spain (12), France (12), Germany (nine) and Italy (eight).
All of England's players are home based, with 22 in the Premier League and one in the second-tier League Championship. They face many of the world's best each week.
"The reason that foreign players play in the Premiership is because we pay the most money, so that is very straightforward," Southgate said.

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Fuck me the poms made it through,who will i back now ?

Originally Posted by bobo746

Fuck me the poms made it through,who will i back now ?

Not just made it through, but we are in the semi-finals of the World Cup.

One of the top 4 teams in the world, you shackle banger.

Originally Posted by hallelujah

One of the top 4 teams in the world

You could get into stand-up.

Originally Posted by Luigi

Certainly not.

A great thing to see is the positivity of the media etc.

Thinking back over almost the last 20 years when they had a pretty amazing 'golden generation' and 'World Class' managers brought in and paraded around on their 5 million a year salaries. It's great to see someone like Southgate come in, and bring a decent, but hardly world class bunch of players together and have the full support and positivity of the media and everyone else behind them.

For decades (probably ever since Sir Alf Ramsey), the England manager's job was seen as "poisoned chalice" due to the media over-attention, prying, and hysterical criticism. It's good that Southgate seems to have the press on his side, with his low-key style and focus on a young team playing flowing footie. I think everyone in the England team has seen their stock soar during this WC so far.

Originally Posted by kmart

For decades (probably ever since Sir Alf Ramsey), the England manager's job was seen as "poisoned chalice" due to the media over-attention, prying, and hysterical criticism. It's good that Southgate seems to have the press on his side, with his low-key style and focus on a young team playing flowing footie. I think everyone in the England team has seen their stock soar during this WC so far.

Yeah, think it was Scolari in line for the job around 10 years ago.

It was leaked the day before he was due to fly in to meet the FA and that night his house in Spain or Portugal was surrounded by the English Paparazzi and press. Which he quickly decided he didn't really need and turned it down before arriving.

Originally Posted by kmart

I think everyone in the England team has seen their stock soar during this WC so far.

I agree and the entire team seems to be getting better (as a team) every game.

Their second half against Sweden made me believe they can win this.

Originally Posted by Luigi

Yeah, think it was Scolari in line for the job around 10 years ago.

It was leaked the day before he was due to fly in to meet the FA and that night his house in Spain or Portugal was surrounded by the English Paparazzi and press. Which he quickly decided he didn't really need and turned it down before arriving.

Yep, vaguely remember that. Bastards.

Probably the most famous hatchet-job was on Graham Taylor, who Fleet St (The Sun) labeled "Turnip". They hounded the poor guy everywhere.

If we win, the gloriously fcuking we already got from Macron and Frau over Brexit will feel like a picnic.

Don't forget Glenda and his faith healer Eileen Drewery.

^Lol. Glenda was a larf, wasn't he? His belief in reincarnation and karma especially, bit like having a Thai in charge.

Originally Posted by kmart

^Lol. Glenda was a larf, wasn't he? His belief in reincarnation and karma especially, bit like having a Thai in charge.

Ray "the Romford Pele" Parlour famously got dropped for not taking it seriously because when Drewery stood behind him and laid her hands on his head, he said "Short back and sides please".

Originally Posted by kmart

Glenda was a larf, wasn't he? His belief in reincarnation and karma especially, bit like having a Thai in charge.

If he's commentating on a match nowadays I have to change over to the Thai commentary.

The man's got a voice, face and personality that makes me wanna thwack him in the gob.

I must admit I did make some unkind remarks about English soccer fans. I think it was something about wearing an english soccer shirt and advertising their humiliation. Then the mighty socceroos that were a shoe in to win if it hadn't been for the shite umpires or whatever you call them........... What was that?...... The shirt I'm wearing? I dont know, I picked it up at the op shop. I only bought it coz the 3 lions looked cool.... no it's not!... It is? Well I'll be damned! I better take it off. Hold on my washings at the laundry and wont be ready for another couple of weeks. Dam!

Originally Posted by bobo746

Fuck me the poms made it through,who will i back now ?

Luigi's Mama?

but her back is hairy ?