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What are the chances USA will do good? No one is picking them and my soccer friends say they are in the group of death.

I'm afraid it's going to be really really tough [:(] Germany and Portugal should be grabbing the two seats available. But of course nothing is written in stone [:)]

It's the toughest group of the tournament. I think that any of the four from the group could be expected to qualify from a different group. As is though, I wouldn't be surprised to see the US finish 4th. I'd like them to qualify (with Ghana) not least because it would dump Portugal out which would make Ronaldo cry. [:D]

I know indeed Ronaldo is err... *special* Still he is one of the best players out there and is a joy to watch. And despite his prima donna, ego-maniac character he is an incredibly honest player... on the pitch that is. He gives everything, he tries everything (then he might cry or rant if things go wrong). But he is an utter professional who never gives up and this I respect [8D]

And given that I want to see the best players playing (Ronaldo, Messi, Iniesta, Ribery etc etc etc), I hope they make it to the next level.
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Here's a question for those who will be following the tournament... Aside from your own nation, who would you like to see do well?

For my part, I'd like to see Ghana do well. No idea why.
Croatia...or Greece.
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France lose Ribery - that' a bit of a blow. More to the point, England may lose the Ox. Fully understand Hodgson waiting as long as possible for him given the alternatives are Carrick or Cleverley.....[8|]
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Reus is probably out for Germany. He is widely regarded a the most important midfielder of the Nationalmannschaft.
Another blow to our slim hopes.

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Reus is probably out for Germany. He is widely regarded a the most important midfielder of the Nationalmannschaft.
Another blow to our slim hopes.

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Always look on the bright side mate. Germany's hopes maybe slim, but they are a billion times better than England's [;)]
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I found out an interesting fact yesterday, the World Cup has only ever been won by teams that border* (or actually are) France or Uruguay. It's probably not surprising given that France and Uruguay are in the middle of the two biggest concentrations of footballing nations, but (for now at least) it means that there's going to be no World Cup for Russia, USA, Ghana or Mexico. It does mean the Swiss or Belgians could mount a challenge this year though!




*England counts, because of the Channel Tunnel. And the fact you can see France from England [:D]
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Reus is probably out for Germany. He is widely regarded a the most important midfielder of the Nationalmannschaft.
Another blow to our slim hopes.

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Always look on the bright side mate. Germany's hopes maybe slim, but they are a billion times better than England's [;)]


Who needs hope when you have unrealistic expectations? [:D] At least this year no-one has come out and said we can go all the way etc etc. Until something changes we will be staying where we are as a quarter finals team.
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Reus is probably out for Germany. He is widely regarded a the most important midfielder of the Nationalmannschaft.
Another blow to our slim hopes.

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Always look on the bright side mate. Germany's hopes maybe slim, but they are a billion times better than England's [;)]


Who needs hope when you have unrealistic expectations? [:D] At least this year no-one has come out and said we can go all the way etc etc. Until something changes we will be staying where we are as a quarter finals team.
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Quarter Finals? I obviously hope you are right, but if we play anything like we did in South Africa in 2010 (or even the Euros in 2012) we will be lucky to finish ahead of Costa Rica....

Our defence is probably the worst its been in living memory - but if we recognise that and just go out and attack, play to our strength - then we could reach the last eight. We have nothing to lose by doing that, and we have some decent players that can cause defences concern.
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Ribery and Reus out? [:(] And Ronaldo with a knee problem...

No matter how much I may despise a player, if he is really good, I want him to play [:)]
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Right then, who is interested in a World Cup predictions competition? - along the lines of the one we did for the European Championship two years ago (exact format to be decided).

We had seven last time (see below) although we seem to have lost redcoat from the forum. Would be good to get at least ten. Anyone interested then please put your name down?

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From the European Championships thread. So this is still alive? More people interested?
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Right then, who is interested in a World Cup predictions competition? - along the lines of the one we did for the European Championship two years ago (exact format to be decided).

We had seven last time (see below) although we seem to have lost redcoat from the forum. Would be good to get at least ten. Anyone interested then please put your name down?

Dixie
Orm
Redcoat
Rogo727
Zeta 16
british exil
Warspite1

From the European Championships thread. So this is still alive? More people interested?
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No, sadly the take-up was er.... limited [8|] I'll readily join in if someone wants to organise something, but I'm a bit tired of flogging dead horses.....
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I'd say the quarter finals are ambitious, but not unrealistic. And not necessarily this year.
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England has an un-official world Cup song:

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-enter ... 09066.html
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So which of these two, all-time classics was actually the best?

Euro 96 (European Championships)

Three Lions (Football's Coming Home)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJqimlFcJsM

Italia 90 (World Cup)

World In Motion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re4aDJL3heA

Can't choose between them to be honest - great music, great football memories!
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Last week I found this: Mourinho's prediction. So this is what a professional thinks.

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Only one country has won the tournament outside of their own continent.
Further to the above, only countries bordering (or are) France and Uruguay have ever won the tournament [X(] (if you count the Channel Tunnel and/or ignore the English Channel)[;)]
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Only one country has won the tournament outside of their own continent.
Further to the above, only countries bordering (or are) France and Uruguay have ever won the tournament [X(] (if you count the Channel Tunnel and/or ignore the English Channel)[;)]

Stealing 'my' facts now? [:D]
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Only one country has won the tournament outside of their own continent.
Further to the above, only countries bordering (or are) France and Uruguay have ever won the tournament [X(] (if you count the Channel Tunnel and/or ignore the English Channel)[;)]

Stealing 'my' facts now? [:D]
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Oh dear...that's embarrassing. Apologies Dixie. I could not for the life of me remember where I heard/read that interesting fact. I flicked back through the thread (and the Euro Championships thread) to ensure it wasn't from here.... but obviously missed it.

Soz mate! [;)]
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What are the chances USA will do good? No one is picking them and my soccer friends say they are in the group of death.

Yeah they'll never get past Germany for sure unless there are two teams from each group. Then Portugal may be a problem for the number 2 slot so US should be out early.

My money's on ITALY all the way. [:D]
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What are the chances USA will do good? No one is picking them and my soccer friends say they are in the group of death.

Yeah they'll never get past Germany for sure unless there are two teams from each group. Then Portugal may be a problem for the number 2 slot so US should be out early.
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I guess you are not really a follower of football then? [:D]
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