Football World Cup - Russia 2018

[Dave 123]

I'm beginning to really dislike Brazil. I think they're poo.

 

[smutchin]

Belgium will give us a feel for how we are really doing

Belgium are resting Lukaku.

Which is great news - should mean a narrower margin of defeat for England.

 

[Reynard]

Penalty to Costa Rica. Rather harsh if you ask me, looked more like a dive...

2-2 it is.

Doesn't change anything in the group though.

 

[Tin Pot]

Brazilian brilliance wins the day!

 

[Reynard]

Full time in both games. Serbia 0 - 2 Brazil, Switzerland 2 - 2 Costa Rica.

Brazil win the group and will now play Mexico, while Switzerland will have a tie against Sweden.

 

[Stephenite]

Blimey! I've been at work all day - half the swedes had phoned in sick. Some great results and fantastic news for Sweden.

England should finish second now to avoid Brazil. I see the shaninigans have begun with the news Lukaku is being rested

 

[Smokin Joe]

Blimey! I've been at work all day - half the swedes had phoned in sick. Some great results and fantastic news for Sweden.

England should finish second now to avoid Brazil. I see the shaninigans have begun with the news Lukaku is being rested

I don't agree with that. For one, you have to keep the winning habit and for another if you have aspirations of going all the way you are going to meet the best teams sooner or later.

 

[steveindenmark]

I think it would be quite nice for England to put 2 past Belgium. If they drop Sterling and start with 2 attackers, they could do it. If Sterling starts I will be wondering what dirt he has on Southgate.

 

[Biff600]

 

[smutchin]

I find the excessive joy at Germany’s exit a bit bemusing. It’s only notable because it’s such a rare occurrence - we certainly didn’t see this kind of reaction from German fans after England’s ignominious early exit in 2014.

Loew’s post-match press conference was dignified and level-headed. I somehow doubt the front pages of Germany’s newspapers tomorrow will be showing his face on a turnip.

Sure, Germany won’t be winning their fifth World Cup this year, but nor will England be winning their second. Are either of these facts truly something to celebrate?

I’m more disappointed that Nigeria are out than happy that Germany are too.

 

[Stephenite]

I don't agree with that. For one, you have to keep the winning habit and for another if you have aspirations of going all the way you are going to meet the best teams sooner or later.

I wasn't clear at all in my post. I wasn't expressing my opinion in that England should try to come second. But it would perhaps be fortuitous if they did.

Keeping the winning habit is important. But i think it's better to build gradually. Meeting improved opposition at each step. And being the parent of small children i understand the value of choosing your battles if you want to win the war.

 

[Stephenite]

I find the excessive joy at Germany’s exit a bit bemusing. It’s only notable because it’s such a rare occurrence - we certainly didn’t see this kind of reaction from German fans after England’s ignominious early exit in 2014.

Loew’s post-match press conference was dignified and level-headed. I somehow doubt the front pages of Germany’s newspapers tomorrow will be showing his face on a turnip.

Sure, Germany won’t be winning their fifth World Cup this year, but nor will England be winning their second. Are either of these facts truly something to celebrate?

I’m more disappointed that Nigeria are out than happy that Germany are too.

34 nationalities are represented at my workplace. All but one of them seem to be happy at Germanys exit.

 

[Tin Pot]

34 nationalities are represented at my workplace. All but one of them seem to be happy at Germanys exit.

Is it an Austrian?

 

[cuberider]

Germany won’t be winning their fifth World Cup this year, but nor will England be winning their second. Are either of these facts truly something to celebrate?/QUOTE]

One of them is!

 

[smutchin]

34 nationalities are represented at my workplace. All but one of them seem to be happy at Germanys exit.

How quaint.