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Post by StokeAz on Jul 23, 2015 15:25:49 GMT
An absolute joke how they're ranked 10th in the world because of a run of good fixtures, making them a top seeded team for the next world cup, alongside teams like Germany, Spain and Brazil... Shocking! I just came across this link and thought that I might as well share it, I know it's not huge news but oh well.  mobile.newsnow.co.uk/A/784199704?-1880:991 |
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Post by StokieAsh13 on Jul 23, 2015 15:33:28 GMT
They have beat what's been put in front of them... What's the problem?
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Post by StokeAz on Jul 23, 2015 15:37:30 GMT
They have beat what's been put in front of them... What's the problem? they've never been close to getting anywhere before... We've beaten everyone so far yet we're still below them! They didn't even qualify for the last one... |
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Post by StokieAsh13 on Jul 23, 2015 15:38:55 GMT
They have beat what's been put in front of them... What's the problem? they've never been close to getting anywhere before... We've beaten everyone so far yet we're still below them! They didn't even qualify for the last one... They've beaten higher ranking teams though haven't they? I get what you're saying but it's how it is. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2015 15:42:01 GMT
Well let's hope that we draw them in the qualifiers I they're seeded and we onna,because they are wank.
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Post by iamcliveclarke on Jul 23, 2015 15:45:21 GMT
Good luck to them I say.
They haven't got the pricks in charge of England and their own agendas
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Post by lordb on Jul 23, 2015 15:58:55 GMT
Good luck to them I say. They haven't got the pricks in charge of England and their own agendas No they have got Coleman... |
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Post by RipRoaringPotter on Jul 23, 2015 16:08:03 GMT
Well let's hope that we draw them in the qualifiers I they're seeded and we onna,because they are wank. I wouldn't fancy England's chances of beating them to be honest. On average we probably have slightly better players, but in Bale they've got someone who can win a match on his own. England don't have that, and haven't had since Rooney 10 years ago. |
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Post by digger on Jul 23, 2015 16:11:02 GMT
An absolute joke how they're ranked 10th in the world because of a run of good fixtures, making them a top seeded team for the next world cup, alongside teams like Germany, Spain and Brazil... Shocking! I just came across this link and thought that I might as well share it, I know it's not huge news but oh well. mobile.newsnow.co.uk/A/784199704?-1880:991Still below England who are 9th then. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2015 16:16:38 GMT
They have beat what's been put in front of them... What's the problem? they've never been close to getting anywhere before... We've beaten everyone so far yet we're still below them! They didn't even qualify for the last one... ??? we're above them bizarre argument really "They've always been shit so therefore they're not allowed to progress up the rankings by doing well recently" just how are teams supposed to progress exactly if they're not allowed to by "Having a good run of games"? the only "absolute joke" is this thread if it's claiming that countries shouldn't be allowed to move up the rankings by doing well simply because they've always been shit in the past so therefore should just be good little boys, carry on being shit and know their place |
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Post by StokeAz on Jul 23, 2015 16:29:14 GMT
they've never been close to getting anywhere before... We've beaten everyone so far yet we're still below them! They didn't even qualify for the last one... ??? we're above them bizarre argument really "They've always been shit so therefore they're not allowed to progress up the rankings by doing well recently" just how are teams supposed to progress exactly if they're not allowed to by "Having a good run of games"? the only "absolute joke" is this thread if it's claiming that countries shouldn't be allowed to move up the rankings by doing well simply because they've always been shit in the past so therefore should just be good little boys, carry on being shit and know their place really? How? We are never the 9th in the world and they aren't 10th... And no need to be a dick! I Cba to research the rankings and remember us to be about 25th! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2015 16:33:13 GMT
??? we're above them bizarre argument really "They've always been shit so therefore they're not allowed to progress up the rankings by doing well recently" just how are teams supposed to progress exactly if they're not allowed to by "Having a good run of games"? the only "absolute joke" is this thread if it's claiming that countries shouldn't be allowed to move up the rankings by doing well simply because they've always been shit in the past so therefore should just be good little boys, carry on being shit and know their place really? How? We are never the 9th in the world and they aren't 10th... yes and we all know what a joke the FIFA rankings are but your OP and subsequent post seems to suggest the issue you have is that Wales shouldn't be allowed to be that high because they've always been shit in the past. to be fair, if you look at that article and the different Pots, i don't see many other countries that should be in a higher pot anyway but aren't because of the "Joke" inclusion of Wales...if we're going by history then the likes of Italy and France would be higher pots but the reality is that they are mediocre at best nowadays as well. what's your recommendation as to how the rankings should be decided exactly? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2015 16:34:51 GMT
??? we're above them bizarre argument really "They've always been shit so therefore they're not allowed to progress up the rankings by doing well recently" just how are teams supposed to progress exactly if they're not allowed to by "Having a good run of games"? the only "absolute joke" is this thread if it's claiming that countries shouldn't be allowed to move up the rankings by doing well simply because they've always been shit in the past so therefore should just be good little boys, carry on being shit and know their place really? How? We are never the 9th in the world and they aren't 10th... And no need to be a dick! I Cba to research the rankings and remember us to be about 25th! how am i being a dick exactly??????? you start a thread slagging them off as a joke and saying we're below them and others (not just me) pointing out you're wrong is being a dick???? i'd suggest that if you're the one starting a thread and using those particular reasons as the basis of your thread then a bit of research may be an idea rather than relying on info that must be about 3 or 4 years old. i'll remember next time to allow you the freedom of starting threads that are completely factually inaccurate without anyone being allowed to comment otherwise they're apparently a dick.....jesus hates christ! and on that note i'm off to start a thread about what a twat Hughes is for selling Bojan for 25p (if anyone points out the thread is based on bullshit i'll just say they're the ones being dicks eh?) |
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Jul 23, 2015 16:37:20 GMT
To be seeded in the next W/C they will have to qualify first.  |
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Post by bristolstoki on Jul 23, 2015 16:56:39 GMT
Hodgson out !!
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Post by StokeAz on Jul 23, 2015 16:56:58 GMT
really? How? We are never the 9th in the world and they aren't 10th... And no need to be a dick! I Cba to research the rankings and remember us to be about 25th! how am i being a dick exactly??????? you start a thread slagging them off as a joke and saying we're below them and others (not just me) pointing out you're wrong is being a dick???? i'd suggest that if you're the one starting a thread and using those particular reasons as the basis of your thread then a bit of research may be an idea rather than relying on info that must be about 3 or 4 years old. i'll remember next time to allow you the freedom of starting threads that are completely factually inaccurate without anyone being allowed to comment otherwise they're apparently a dick.....jesus hates christ! and on that note i'm off to start a thread about what a twat Hughes is for selling Bojan for 25p (if anyone points out the thread is based on bullshit i'll just say they're the ones being dicks eh?) maybe the way u say it when u could have told me and not gone on to say how bizarre it is... I came across it and cba to look up all the facts! |
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Post by StokeAz on Jul 23, 2015 17:02:30 GMT
really? How? We are never the 9th in the world and they aren't 10th... yes and we all know what a joke the FIFA rankings are but your OP and subsequent post seems to suggest the issue you have is that Wales shouldn't be allowed to be that high because they've always been shit in the past. to be fair, if you look at that article and the different Pots, i don't see many other countries that should be in a higher pot anyway but aren't because of the "Joke" inclusion of Wales...if we're going by history then the likes of Italy and France would be higher pots but the reality is that they are mediocre at best nowadays as well. what's your recommendation as to how the rankings should be decided exactly? maybe success in competitions like in tennis... I can name Belgium, Argentina, Brazil, Holland, Spain, Germany, England, Chile, France, Portugal, Colombia are all much better... After looking it up ive found Romania to be 8th as well! And Spain 12th? |
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Post by daibando on Jul 23, 2015 17:07:44 GMT
Come on Wales..Would be incredible to see us in the World Cup..Can't wait for the Euro's next summer either
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Post by kiwistoke on Jul 23, 2015 17:07:57 GMT
Without trying to be a dick, you have named 12 teams better than Wales, one of which (Belgium) who they just beat is the main reason they are 10th. I'm not saying they are the 10th best team but as others have pointed out on current form they are doing pretty well :-)
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Post by StokeAz on Jul 23, 2015 17:12:30 GMT
Without trying to be a dick, you have named 12 teams better than Wales, one of which (Belgium) who they just beat is the main reason they are 10th. I'm not saying they are the 10th best team but as others have pointed out on current form they are doing pretty well :-) they have been winning but they don't quite compare to somebody like Spain, And even though they beat Belgium, it isn't something that I can see happening on a regular basis, and we are fine in qualifiers but when the important games come Along we drop back in the rankings again! |
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Post by StokeAz on Jul 23, 2015 17:14:27 GMT
Come on Wales..Would be incredible to see us in the World Cup..Can't wait for the Euro's next summer either That's what I mean... If it's incredible to be there then they shouldn't be 10th as that'd mean that they should get in the knockout round and maybe the quarters, which is asking a lot! |
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Post by werrington on Jul 23, 2015 17:15:12 GMT
Good luck to them I say. They haven't got the pricks in charge of England and their own agendas And you know that how exactly ? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2015 17:31:26 GMT
Come on Wales..Would be incredible to see us in the World Cup..Can't wait for the Euro's next summer either That's what I mean... If it's incredible to be there then they shouldn't be 10th as that'd mean that they should get in the knockout round and maybe the quarters, which is asking a lot! so by the same logic,you shouldn't win the world cup unless you're number 1???? You mention other sports and the way their rankings work (e.g. tennis)...i presume you realise that those sports use rankings that are also based on how they are doing over the last few months rather than their historical success aren't you i.e. the points that put djokovic as number 1 aren't based in the grand slams he won 4 years ago but his form over the last 12 months? Your argument has been a bit of a shambles from start to finish all in all |
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Post by drjeffsdiscobarge on Jul 23, 2015 17:36:26 GMT
If Wales do qualify i hope they have the sense to do what switzerland did and dont play many friendlies until the draw.
They could easily move up another couple of places by not tarnishing their record in meaningless games in the interim period.
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Post by StokeAz on Jul 23, 2015 17:38:51 GMT
That's what I mean... If it's incredible to be there then they shouldn't be 10th as that'd mean that they should get in the knockout round and maybe the quarters, which is asking a lot! so by the same logic,you shouldn't win the world cup unless you're number 1???? You mention other sports and the way their rankings work (e.g. tennis)...i presume you realise that those sports use rankings that are also based on how they are doing over the last few months rather than their historical success aren't you i.e. the points that put djokovic as number 1 aren't based in the grand slams he won 4 years ago but his form over the last 12 months? Your argument has been a bit of a shambles from start to finish all in all Well they haven't done anything in any other competition so my assumption is that they'll succeed it in the next one or two! |
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Post by drjeffsdiscobarge on Jul 23, 2015 17:49:20 GMT
so by the same logic,you shouldn't win the world cup unless you're number 1???? You mention other sports and the way their rankings work (e.g. tennis)...i presume you realise that those sports use rankings that are also based on how they are doing over the last few months rather than their historical success aren't you i.e. the points that put djokovic as number 1 aren't based in the grand slams he won 4 years ago but his form over the last 12 months? Your argument has been a bit of a shambles from start to finish all in all Well they haven't done anything in any other competition so my assumption is that they'll succeed it in the next one or two! I'd normally blame it on the kronenbourg but im only on my second... but you are a very confusing person. I have literally no clue what youre harking on about... no offence like |
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Post by discokaraoke on Jul 23, 2015 17:50:38 GMT
Come on Wales..Would be incredible to see us in the World Cup..Can't wait for the Euro's next summer either That's what I mean... If it's incredible to be there then they shouldn't be 10th as that'd mean that they should get in the knockout round and maybe the quarters, which is asking a lot! Oh dear.  |
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Post by StokeAz on Jul 23, 2015 17:53:01 GMT
Well they haven't done anything in any other competition so my assumption is that they'll succeed it in the next one or two! I'd normally blame it on the kronenbourg but im only on my second... but you are a very confusing person. I have literally no clue what youre harking on about... no offence like If they were to prove their position... |
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Post by StokeAz on Jul 23, 2015 17:54:17 GMT
That's what I mean... If it's incredible to be there then they shouldn't be 10th as that'd mean that they should get in the knockout round and maybe the quarters, which is asking a lot! Oh dear. oh dear don't look down too far mate... |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2015 17:55:12 GMT
Any one else confused?
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