The Official World Cup Thread

kj · 18th March 2006, 09:58 PM

Ok, so who is your money on to lift this summer's world cup? Frankly, and I know everyone is thinking this.... but Brazil look unbeatable. I hope that one of the African nations goes far but its hard to see since the usual suspects never made it to the finals.

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I'll be supporting Japan and Trinidad and Tobago.

Rosco the magnificent · 18th March 2006, 10:14 PM

Nah, no way Brazil will win it- they're too weak in defence and will fall apart as soon as they have a half-decent attack against them. My pick is one of the European teams- England, Italy, Germany or Holland. Probably England or Italy, but never rule out home advanatage.

Zildjiain · 18th March 2006, 10:35 PM

I think Brazil, Argentina and Holland will be in the semi-final. The other place will be bewteen Germany, France, England or the Czech Republic.
Unless Holland under-perform which they always seem to do.

John Matrix · 19th March 2006, 12:39 AM

I'll be supporting the usual array of underdogs and then Argentina as a team who could actually win it. They've got some amazing attacking players, and a bit more of a defensive balance than Brazil do and are equally as good if not better in attack. I know England beat them 3-2 recently but they were really lucky that night. Argentina are probably in the toughest group though.

Brazil could definetely be beaten. I think they play with Cicinho and Roberto Carlos at the back so they should leave massive gaps that a decent team could take advantage of.

I thought Germany would do quite well but Italy just thumped them so I'm not sure now. They'll probably end up doing well in the tournament though.

Tevez is 40/1 for top goalscorer so I think I might place a wee bet there.

Anyone actually supporting England?

Shawman · 19th March 2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by iain-3tr

I think Brazil, Argentina and Holland will be in the semi-final. The other place will be bewteen Germany, France, England or the Czech Republic.
Unless Holland under-perform which they always seem to do.

i have doubts that france will even qualify, or get past the group stages. their team is gash at the moment

kj · 19th March 2006, 11:39 AM

Holland qualified? I thought they missed out, or was that the last European Championships.

RealR · 19th March 2006, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosco the magnificent

.... Probably England or Italy, but never rule out home advanatage.

We wont win. Tactics are always over defensive and that proves costly all the damn time.

I'm not sure who'll win, possibly an "upset" but I think Argentina could be in for a shot, or usual Brazil/Italy.

rising signs · 20th March 2006, 03:18 PM

England to win is where my money will be going.

As long as Rooney as at his peak and Owen is back to full fitness they have a great chance.

RussellOrGoose · 20th March 2006, 06:44 PM

I'm going dutch..

Rosco the magnificent · 21st March 2006, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bender

We wont win. Tactics are always over defensive and that proves costly all the damn time.

I'm not sure who'll win, possibly an "upset" but I think Argentina could be in for a shot, or usual Brazil/Italy.

Eriksson could well come out his shell though with him leaving the job after the tournament. He's got nothing to lose.

Any chance of this being made a sticky?

rising signs · 21st March 2006, 09:30 AM

How about setting up some kind of UGS fantasy football league for the WC.
Iam sure there will be an online one put up at some point.

Me and my flat mates have one already for the Premiership.

Rosco the Bosco · 21st March 2006, 09:33 AM

Ill bet you £10 england dont win.

rising signs · 21st March 2006, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rosco the Bosco

Ill bet you £10 england dont win.

Nah iv already thrown a tenner on them to win.

I will however bet you a tenner they get to the final?

Rosco the Bosco · 21st March 2006, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rising signs

Nah iv already thrown a tenner on them to win.

I will however bet you a tenner they get to the final?

Ok. And for a bonus pint, ill bet you that when they get put out, it gets blamed on the whole Sven leaving scandle.

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18th March 2006, 10:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rosco the magnificent ping-pong Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lenzieshire (for a little while) Posts: 4,143 Band: My Own Religion	Nah, no way Brazil will win it- they're too weak in defence and will fall apart as soon as they have a half-decent attack against them. My pick is one of the European teams- England, Italy, Germany or Holland. Probably England or Italy, but never rule out home advanatage.

18th March 2006, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zildjiain Wants to change his name Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 913 Band: of Brothers	I think Brazil, Argentina and Holland will be in the semi-final. The other place will be bewteen Germany, France, England or the Czech Republic. Unless Holland under-perform which they always seem to do.

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John Matrix Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 275	I'll be supporting the usual array of underdogs and then Argentina as a team who could actually win it. They've got some amazing attacking players, and a bit more of a defensive balance than Brazil do and are equally as good if not better in attack. I know England beat them 3-2 recently but they were really lucky that night. Argentina are probably in the toughest group though. Brazil could definetely be beaten. I think they play with Cicinho and Roberto Carlos at the back so they should leave massive gaps that a decent team could take advantage of. I thought Germany would do quite well but Italy just thumped them so I'm not sure now. They'll probably end up doing well in the tournament though. Tevez is 40/1 for top goalscorer so I think I might place a wee bet there. Anyone actually supporting England?

20th March 2006, 03:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
rising signs www.rising-signs.co.uk Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: dundee Posts: 1,436	England to win is where my money will be going. As long as Rooney as at his peak and Owen is back to full fitness they have a great chance.

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RussellOrGoose legend Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cupar Posts: 6,412	I'm going dutch..

21st March 2006, 09:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
rising signs www.rising-signs.co.uk Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: dundee Posts: 1,436	How about setting up some kind of UGS fantasy football league for the WC. Iam sure there will be an online one put up at some point. Me and my flat mates have one already for the Premiership.

21st March 2006, 09:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
Rosco the Bosco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,746 Band: No, i've never been Banned.	Ill bet you £10 england dont win.