World Cup 2018 World Cup 2018 Predictions - Who Will be the Winner?? - France vs Croatia Final Poll

[goatwack]

Looks like McG will have his much sought- after goalless draw now, to complete the collection

Trust France to be involved in it Zzzzzzzzzzzzz

Even in '98 they bored everyone rigid, and that was with Zidane & co

 

[mcgameboy]

That game was a total snoozefest. If France and Denmark are going to serve up crap like that, then I hope they get ruthlessly disposed of in the last 16.
Preferably by Croatia and Argentina with a re-invigorated Messi who has gone into a full on defiant "fuck it....I'm allin" mode.

 

[goatwack]

I always thought if Argentina get a Phoenix-like reprieve and 'bye' against Nigeria they'll seize their chance. I wouldn't fancy them in the knockouts, now or ever.

Much better to get an early wake-up call than think you're world- beaters (England) and delude yourselves, only to lose in the obligatory Quarter Finals phase...

Whoever draws Denmark will be over the moon

 

[Webzcas]

Regards England this is very appropriate.

 

[goatwack]

Why Argentina, why?

VAR blatantly shows it isn't a pen, so what's the point of it?

 

[mcgameboy]

All on a knife edge now, Goatie.

 

[goatwack]

And there it is!

Maradonna flipping the bird whilst celebrating haha

 

[mcgameboy]

LOL yeah. The Beeb were very quick to cut to another camera.

 

[robby811]

Fuck i was thinking the Nigerians get Messi out -.-

 

[dunover]

The BBC will be distraught, as they openly support the African nations.

 

[goatwack]

Lineker looks crestfallen

 

[mcgameboy]

The BBC will be distraught, as they openly support the African nations.

I'm just wondering who PM'ed robby to advise him to edit his spelling of "Niggeria"

 

[goatwack]

I'm just wondering who PM'ed robby to advise him to edit his spelling of "Niggeria"

Me, actually

Some translation issues really need addressing rather sharpish

 

[robby811]

Was just kind of typing error

 

[dunover]

I'm just wondering who PM'ed robby to advise him to edit his spelling of "Niggeria"

Actually that's where the word came from back in the 1600's. The tribes in the Niger Delta area were so black they had a bluish tinge to their skin. You may have seen them around yourself if you live in London. So the expression came to be 'as black as a Niger' (spread by traders, slavers and explorers returning to Britain) to describe something or somebody very dark. Being at this time very few people could read or write it got corrupted by verbal use (like many old words have been especially those with a 'soft G' like Niger.)

So rather than offensive, its roots were actually in the name of this region in East Africa.

Then again, at that time 'gay' also meant happy and a faggot was a wooden stake..

 

[goatwack]

Actually that's where the word came from back in the 1600's. The tribes in the Niger Delta area were so black they had a bluish tinge to their skin. You may have seen them around yourself if you live in London. So the expression came to be 'as black as a Niger' (spread by traders, slavers and explorers returning to Britain) to describe something or somebody very dark. Being at this time very few people could read or write it got corrupted by verbal use (like many old words have been especially those with a 'soft G' like Niger.)

So rather than offensive, its roots were actually in the name of this region in East Africa.

Then again, at that time 'gay' also meant happy and a faggot was a wooden stake..

That description's made me come over a little queer

 

[mcgameboy]

That description's made me come over a little queer

Well at least you didn't come over a wooden stake or a erm...."savoury duck".

Back to the football, if we may

So it's France v Argentina and Uruguay v Portugal in the first quarter of the draw (both games to be played on Saturday).

And Spain v Russia and Croatia v Denmark in the third quarter of the draw (both games to be played on Sunday).

Based on what I have seen so far, I have to make Uruguay and Croatia my picks for reaching the semi finals.

 

[goatwack]

Seems almost all teams have had a game to forget thus far, in Argentina's case, two and a half

Croatia look like the dark horses of the tournament, yet I can't picture them lifting the trophy in my mind's eye.

Spain have been underwhelming, so I wouldn't see the Russia game as a dead cert.

It's a shame to see the likes of France & Argentina square off so early on, same as Uruguay Portugal.

Denmark may as well field their reserves, that may be rash but nothing will save their bacon. On a side note, used to always buy Pione Sisto in FM 2015 & 16 for a snip, he'd be a wonderkid without fail. I feel that there's some emotional investment on my part, and it's surreal to see him in the flesh.

I'm more tempted to opt for Argentina vs Portugal, personally, when all's said and done.

As for ze Germans, I fear Brazil may be next. That is, if they can overcome the might of S.Korea

I'll be donning my Serbia hat tomorrow

 

[snorky510238]

That description's made me come over a little queer

I must remember not to take large swigs of Pepsi whilst reading your posts. It would be easier to tell you where it didn’t go. Definitely suffered my first nasal hemorrage..

 

[Welshy88]

The top half of the draw could be

Uruguay vs Portugal
France vs Argentina
Brazil vs Germany
England/Belgium vs Colombia

That's tasty but the bottom side could be average.

Spain Vs Russia
Croatia vs Denmark
Mexico vs Switzerland
Japan vs Belgium/England

Belgium vs England it's probably better for the team that loses

 

[dunover]

I hope we play Japan - the Machine Gun Midget will be among equals.

 

[mcgameboy]

I hope we play Japan - the Machine Gun Midget will be among equals.

In height only. Talent-wise, he is inferior.

 

[goatwack]

I'll be rooting for Japan, should this scenario play out. You can bet Japan will at least play with a bit of passion and national pride

Coupled with the make up of the England squad....I can't think of a single likeable or relatable character in there. I mean c'mon, who doesn't want to smack Dele Alli in the face? Be honest now

 

[snorky510238]

I'll be rooting for Japan, should this scenario play out. You can bet Japan will at least play with a bit of passion and national pride

Coupled with the make up of the England squad....I can't think of a single likeable or relatable character in there. I mean c'mon, who doesn't want to smack Dele Alli in the face? Be honest now

Did someone mention lightweight prima donnas.

 

[geordiecolin]

I felt a bit sorry for Nigeria last night. Not only because I tipped them to do well before this tourny began,but I thought that they deserved to go though. Such a young squad has so much room to improve and I bet that we will see a lot more of their players in the next few years signing for the big guns and they will be back with a bang in 4 years time