***Official*** 2018 World Cup thread (and Drinking Guide) (1 Viewer)

[shader]

I’m Hendo’s biggest critic.  I’ve wanted him gone from liverpool for years.  But he was good today.  Most English pundits/former players agree.  He’s getting a lot of praise today.

I realize it’s hard to get Vardy and Kane on the field at the same time but I’d figure out a way to get it done.  

 

[AAABatteries]

I said the same thing!!!

https://youtu.be/YorspQJJXGo?t=100

 

[AAABatteries]

I’m Hendo’s biggest critic.  I’ve wanted him gone from liverpool for years.  But he was good today.  Most English pundits/former players agree.  He’s getting a lot of praise today.

I realize it’s hard to get Vardy and Kane on the field at the same time but I’d figure out a way to get it done.  

I agreed with you - Henderson was good.  To put Vardy on the pitch with Kane basically changes the way they've been playing.  Why change it now after winning your first match?

 

[The Gator]

File this away in the useless Trivia department, but:

Harry Kane scored his 15th International Goal in his 25th Cap.

CR7 scored his 15th goal in his 43rd Cap
Messi scored his 15th goal in his 54th Cap

Others:

Klose (29)
Villa (32)
Zlatan (33)
Van Persie (42)
Henry (44)
Lukaku (46)
Bale (49)
 

Ronaldo and Messi were both 18 for their debuts. Kane was 22? 

 

[The Gator]

One final comment - Loftus-Cheek was pretty impressive in his short time out there. 

Dude looked huuuuge out there and was still very quick. 

 

[AAABatteries]

Ronaldo and Messi were both 18 for his debuts. Kane was 22? 

Ladies - both of your man crushes are pretty.

 

[CGRdrJoe]

Dude looked huuuuge out there and was still very quick. 

But what’s his ranking?

 

[CGRdrJoe]

Yes you're the only one. And if you think that FIFA rankings are more accurate, you can have Switzerland at 6 all day long.  I will take the under.

Under what? 

 

[CletiusMaximus]

We must have watched different games. I feel like you watched the ball the whole game and not what happens off the ball.

Watch the game, and you hardly see Lingard. Watch Lingard, and you see the whole game. 

 

[CGRdrJoe]

Watch the game, and you hardly see Hendo. Watch Hendo, and you see the whole game. 

I meant with lingard off the ball and saying vardy should have been out there. I think lingard played his position well and vardy didn’t fit into the game with what they had drawn up. 

 

[AAABatteries]

Watch the game, and you hardly see Hendo. Watch Hendo, and you see the whole game. 

 

[CletiusMaximus]

I meant with lingard off the ball and saying vardy should have been out there. I think lingard played his position well and vardy didn’t fit into the game with what they had drawn up. 

edited 

 

[CGRdrJoe]

also from the 45th minute till Kane’s second goal I was really confused on England’s formation

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

I assume this was originally Iniesta or Scholes or someone like that?

 

[comfortably numb]

Germany, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina 

Some of the big boys with 1 or 0 points. Think anyone gets clipped and doesn't qualify?

 

[The Gator]

I assume this was originally Iniesta or Scholes or someone like that?

Everyone noticed Scholes, all the time. Pretty sure he liked it that way.

The original name in this quote is escaping me now, but my guess is Xavi.

 

[AAABatteries]

Germany, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina 

Some of the big boys with 1 or 0 points. Think anyone gets clipped and doesn't qualify?

Of those the most likely one to not advance is Argentina, IMO.  They still have to play Croatia and if Nigeria doesn't play well against Iceland then they could be in serious trouble.

The rest still seem like good bets to at least make the round of 16.

 

[AAABatteries]

Everyone noticed Scholes, all the time. Pretty sure he liked it that way.

The original name in this quote is escaping me now, but my guess is Xavi.

It's hard to miss a Ginger Ninja.

 

[AAABatteries]

Everyone noticed Scholes, all the time. Pretty sure he liked it that way.

The original name in this quote is escaping me now, but my guess is Xavi.

Titus Bramble?

 

[The Gator]

Titus Bramble?

lmao

 

[Frostillicus]

I just want to mention that I love the world cup.  I have never watched a soccer match outside of the world cup, but I've watched as many matches as I can of the world cup the last three tournaments.  

 

[AAABatteries]

lmao

 

[CletiusMaximus]

I assume this was originally Iniesta or Scholes or someone like that?

I think it was Busquets. Great mileage from that one over the years. 

 

[Eephus]

Of those the most likely one to not advance is Argentina, IMO.  They still have to play Croatia and if Nigeria doesn't play well against Iceland then they could be in serious trouble.

The rest still seem like good bets to at least make the round of 16.

Nigeria will play well against Iceland

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

I think it was Busquets. Great mileage from that one over the years. 

I plugged in Xavi, Iniesta, Scholes and Pirlo and didn't come up with anything.

 

[Sinn Fein]

I think it was Busquets. Great mileage from that one over the years. 

It was del Bosque who said it about Busquets

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Michael Cox with another great take:

https://mobile.twitter.com/Zonal_Marking

Tunisia's shirt numbers tonight by far the worst in the competition so far. Just awful

22

11 2 4 12

13 17 9

8 10 23

 

[QuizGuy66]

Germany, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina 

Some of the big boys with 1 or 0 points. Think anyone gets clipped and doesn't qualify?

Germany is in the most danger. They really need to win vs Sweden - a tie puts them into a situation where Mexico and Sweden can knock them out with a dishonorable tie.  That is realistic.

Spain and Portugal the least.  Though of Iran beats one of em then one of em is out for sure.  But hard to see that happening.

In order of vulnerability:

Germany

Argentina

Brazil

Spain/Portugal

-QG

 

[Jaysus]

Dude, there is no way I am going to the office now with this announcer calling the game. 

 

[Sinn Fein]

this was supposed to be called by Derek Rae and Aly Wagner - Fox Sports already shifting schedules to go with the hot hand....

 

[Sinn Fein]

Well - that will change the flow of the game  

 

[Jaysus]

and there's the first red...

 

[Sinn Fein]

and of course I have Carols Sanchez in my fantasy team...

 

[Jaysus]

BONZAI!

 

[CGRdrJoe]

greatest commentator ever

 

[Sinn Fein]

BONZAI!

@Bonzai

 

[comfortably numb]

Germany is in the most danger. They really need to win vs Sweden - a tie puts them into a situation where Mexico and Sweden can knock them out with a dishonorable tie.  That is realistic.

Spain and Portugal the least.  Though of Iran beats one of em then one of em is out for sure.  But hard to see that happening.

In order of vulnerability:

Germany

Argentina

Brazil

Spain/Portugal

-QG

Has a dishonorable tie or something of that same nature happened before?

Im sure everyone in the knockout stages would love to not have Germany in the mix. 

 

[CGRdrJoe]

Dude, there is no way I am going to the office now with this announcer calling the game. 

I'm watching on my phone in my office and blaring it some pissed off Coasties this morning but F em.

 

[Sinn Fein]

[chet] How is Japan winning?  They are the 23rd betting favorite... [/chet]

 

[JaxBill]

Time to park the Mitsubishi

 

[Jaysus]

p.s. my kids are absolutely enamored with this announcer right now. 

 

[Jaysus]

ETA: Japan is going to get a red card, I guarantee it. 

 

[El Floppo]

Has a dishonorable tie or something of that same nature happened before?

Im sure everyone in the knockout stages would love to not have Germany in the mix. 

I think W Germany and Austria played one out.

 

[Sinn Fein]

ETA: Japan is going to get a red card, I guarantee it. 

It won't be because Colombia isn't looking to draw one...

 

[Jaysus]

p.s. my kids are absolutely enamored with this announcer right now. 

And my wife is unconvinced that the spanished team wearing yellow is not brazil - lol

 

[heckmanm]

Dude, there is no way I am going to the office now with this announcer calling the game. 

 

[Ned]

Dat thruball  

 

[JaxBill]

Colombia trying to solve  Cuadradic equation

 

[Jaysus]

Colombia trying to solve  Cuadradic equation

boo

 

[Jaysus]

and of course I have Carols Sanchez in my fantasy team...

and I have Cuadrado on mine :(  

ETA: at least I will finish the round with a better score than the guy who didn't save his team.