World Cup 2018

Dave-ncl · 06-09-2018, 03:19 PM

I'm beginning to look forward to the world cups starting. I have very little optimism for England, but maybe that's a good thing as we always expect miracles from a team that never matches the world elite.

I think it will be interesting how Russia handle the flash points that are certain to occur given the situation in Marseille at Euro 16.

I've had a quick look at the groups and my predictions to progress past the group stages are: (1,2)

Group A
Uruguay, Russia

Group B
Spain, Portugal

Group C
France, Denmark

Group D
Argentina, Croatia

Group E
Brazil, Serbia

Group F
Germany, Mexico

Group G
Belgium, England

Group H
Columbia, Poland

Last 16 (winner)

France v Croatia
Uruguay v Portugal
Brazil v Mexico
Belgium v Poland
Spain v Russia
Argentina v Denmark
Germany v Serbia
Columbia v England

Quarters (winner)

France v Portugal
Brazil v Belgium
Spain v Argentina
Germany v England

Semi (winner)

France v Brazil
Spain v Germany

Final (winner)

France v Germany

I think in 2018 the frogs will have legs!

....,,,,..,,.. · 06-09-2018, 03:43 PM

It's likely going to be the worst World Cup.

The Russians are more than likely to let their fans run amok especially targeting English fans.

A large number of matches will be spoiled through cultural racism.

There will also be a number of English fans arrested and detained for anything the Russians can think of.

The football is going to be overshadowed by the rest of the bollox the Russians get up to.

mikeoz · 06-09-2018, 04:13 PM

Yeah I would not be going there with a England top on after what they did the last time.
I wouldn't be trusting there Police either.
I'm currently in Germany and they have all the flags on the cars already.

TouringPleb · 06-09-2018, 04:20 PM

I stopped being excited by World Cups and the Euros about 10 years. Being in Russia I have even less interest.

Tengocity · 06-09-2018, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ncl

I'm beginning to look forward to the world cups starting. I have very little optimism for England, but maybe that's a good thing as we always expect miracles from a team that never matches the world elite.

I think it will be interesting how Russia handle the flash points that are certain to occur given the situation in Marseille at Euro 16.

I've had a quick look at the groups and my predictions to progress past the group stages are: (1,2)

Group A
Uruguay, Russia

Group B
Spain, Portugal

Group C
France, Denmark

Group D
Argentina, Croatia

Group E
Brazil, Serbia

Group F
Germany, Mexico

Group G
Belgium, England

Group H
Columbia, Poland

Last 16 (winner)

France v Croatia
Uruguay v Portugal
Brazil v Mexico
Belgium v Poland
Spain v Russia
Argentina v Denmark
Germany v Serbia
Columbia v England

Quarters (winner)

France v Portugal
Brazil v Belgium
Spain v Argentina
Germany v England

Semi (winner)

France v Brazil
Spain v Germany

Final (winner)

France v Germany

I think in 2018 the frogs will have legs!

Hard to see past that being the semi final lineup.
The French have such a good squad, but not sure Deschamps knows how to pick his best team.
Brazil have been great since they got rid of Dunga... so that could be a humdinger of a match.

teaston · 06-09-2018, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TouringPleb

I stopped being excited by World Cups and the Euros about 10 years. Being in Russia I have even less interest.

Same here, it’s all become shite, club football is far too big now it just massively overshadows international football.

Although I also think club football is shite now, just the teams with the most money always at the top, unfortunately many millions wouldn’t agree it’s ruined the sport, but once you know, you know.

Rhino at Work · 06-10-2018, 06:23 AM

I got Australia in the office sweep!

Hooded · 06-10-2018, 06:39 AM

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I got Australia in the office sweep!

Unlucky

Broncho · 06-10-2018, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooded

Unlucky

Could be worse, I got England

OneExtra · 06-10-2018, 06:49 AM

It's summer time so I will be outside not watching Nancy boys on tv

SkyJawa · 06-10-2018, 07:13 AM

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Could be worse, I got England

Me too. Told them I wanted my stake back as I had no hope!

Consett Mag · 06-12-2018, 08:04 AM

I'd go for Germany or Brazil to lift the trophy.
I think that we've got less than no chance. Wouldn't have made any difference but England's best midfield forward passer is at home.

That the tournament is in Russia is the most concerning aspect though.

rossm · 06-12-2018, 08:11 AM

I can't wait! The roads are deserted during England games. Best time for hooning apart from Christmas day

isleaiw1 · 06-12-2018, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Consett Mag

I'd go for Germany or Brazil to lift the trophy.
I think that we've got less than no chance. Wouldn't have made any difference but England's best midfield forward passer is at home.

That the tournament is in Russia is the most concerning aspect though.

and that is ...?

Its football, it fills the gap before the new season starts, I am used to disappointment based on club football, and its always better than cricket...

I'd like to see Brazil win it as England wont and I dont want France or Germany to!!

GT_Man · 06-12-2018, 09:00 AM

Belgium will win it

Consett Mag · 06-12-2018, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by isleaiw1

and that is ...?

Just an opinion but at least Jonjo Shelvey can hopefully stay injury-free in the UK.

isleaiw1 · 06-12-2018, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Consett Mag

Just an opinion but at least Jonjo Shelvey can hopefully stay injury-free in the UK.

hmm, I think the fact we even think of taking him says alot about our chances.

I would take Wilshere over him. I suspect though that our attacking will come from the flanks and midfields job will be to move it wide, not much more...

dizzy619 · 06-12-2018, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Consett Mag

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Originally Posted by isleaiw1

and that is ...?

Just an opinion but at least Jonjo Shelvey can hopefully stay injury-free in the UK.

At least he won't be getting sent off first game

TodmordenLad · 06-12-2018, 09:46 AM

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Consett Mag · 06-12-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dizzy619

At least he won't be getting sent off first game

Aye but he would have set up Kane for couple of goals by then, before being free for the final.

F20MAW73 · 06-12-2018, 03:21 PM

The last world cup I was excited to watch England was 1990. Every other major championship I get suckered in to thinking that they might do ok only to get let down.

My dad went to the 1966 world cup final. He got a last minute ticket when one of his uncles dropped out!

Ivan Ivanov · 06-13-2018, 03:36 PM

They say, that the fans did not come to Russia at all and all the matches will be held at the empty stands (((Those few who have arrived, have already been arrested and are sitting in terrible Putin prisons, they are mocked by Russian fans ((

Greetings from Russia, friends!)))
I congratulate you on the beginning of the World Cup 2018!

06-09-2018, 03:19 PM	#1
Dave-ncl Second Lieutenant 73 Rep 255 Posts Drives: F30 320d Black Shadow Edition Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	World Cup 2018 I'm beginning to look forward to the world cups starting. I have very little optimism for England, but maybe that's a good thing as we always expect miracles from a team that never matches the world elite. I think it will be interesting how Russia handle the flash points that are certain to occur given the situation in Marseille at Euro 16. I've had a quick look at the groups and my predictions to progress past the group stages are: (1,2) Group A Uruguay, Russia Group B Spain, Portugal Group C France, Denmark Group D Argentina, Croatia Group E Brazil, Serbia Group F Germany, Mexico Group G Belgium, England Group H Columbia, Poland Last 16 (winner) France v Croatia Uruguay v Portugal Brazil v Mexico Belgium v Poland Spain v Russia Argentina v Denmark Germany v Serbia Columbia v England Quarters (winner) France v Portugal Brazil v Belgium Spain v Argentina Germany v England Semi (winner) France v Brazil Spain v Germany Final (winner) France v Germany I think in 2018 the frogs will have legs!
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....,,,,..,,.. General 6735 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	It's likely going to be the worst World Cup. The Russians are more than likely to let their fans run amok especially targeting English fans. A large number of matches will be spoiled through cultural racism. There will also be a number of English fans arrested and detained for anything the Russians can think of. The football is going to be overshadowed by the rest of the bollox the Russians get up to.
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mikeoz Major General 2863 Rep 5,610 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40d LCI Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: cambs iTrader: (1)	Yeah I would not be going there with a England top on after what they did the last time. I wouldn't be trusting there Police either. I'm currently in Germany and they have all the flags on the cars already.
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Consett Mag Major 369 Rep 1,409 Posts Drives: F31 330d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Durham. UK iTrader: (0)	I'd go for Germany or Brazil to lift the trophy. I think that we've got less than no chance. Wouldn't have made any difference but England's best midfield forward passer is at home. That the tournament is in Russia is the most concerning aspect though. __________________
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Ivan Ivanov Lieutenant 1782 Rep 437 Posts Drives: X1, X3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: RUSSIA iTrader: (0)	They say, that the fans did not come to Russia at all and all the matches will be held at the empty stands (((Those few who have arrived, have already been arrested and are sitting in terrible Putin prisons, they are mocked by Russian fans (( Greetings from Russia, friends!))) I congratulate you on the beginning of the World Cup 2018!
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