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Post by numpty40 on Jun 24, 2018 18:54:54 GMT
I'm struggling to remember a better world cup.
We were warned about hooliganism, racism, sexism and any other ism you can think of.
But I've not heard of any mass brawls or racist abuse.
I've nogt seen a bad game, there's been no goal less draws and every side looking to try and win the game rather than not lose.
Thoroughly enjoyable so far.
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Post by lloydcolesguitar on Jun 24, 2018 19:08:06 GMT
At the moment agreed.
Only downside is all the diving and feigning injury but hoprfully refs ate starting to get on top of that.
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Jun 24, 2018 19:09:08 GMT
The games have been brilliant to watch, and there’s genuinely no clear favourite.
Could see a shock at this tournament.
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Post by maninasuitcase on Jun 24, 2018 19:11:13 GMT
At the moment agreed. Only downside is all the diving and feigning injury but hoprfully refs ate starting to get on top of that. Spot on The fake injuries and the crowding the ref for VAR. About time football 'players' showed the same respect to the refs as they do in rugby. |
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Post by homer32 on Jun 24, 2018 19:15:21 GMT
I'm struggling to remember a better world cup. We were warned about hooliganism, racism, sexism and any other ism you can think of. But I've not heard of any mass brawls or racist abuse. I've nogt seen a bad game, there's been no goal less draws and every side looking to try and win the game rather than not lose. Thoroughly enjoyable so far. Yes the days of the negative defensive teams like Italy are gone.Teams are going out to win games and attack rather than sitting back. Hope Managers like Mourinho & Pulis are watching.Regarding hooliganism I gather Putin has just told his thugs that if they cause any trouble they'll be shipped out the Siberian salt mines never to be seen again.If we had won the World Cup here there would have been a bloodbath. |
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jun 24, 2018 19:15:37 GMT
Think it's been decent, wouldn't say the games have been "great" personally. Best thing about the tournament is how open it is, that's the refreshing aspect.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jun 24, 2018 19:19:18 GMT
European world cups are always the best.
No stupid temperatures
Good stadiums
Genuine fanaticism from the home countries fans
No coincidence that the best world cups I remember are Italy 90 and Spain 82
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Post by mrcholmondleywarner on Jun 24, 2018 20:04:01 GMT
I believe Putin has warned the extremist thugs.
F**k this up and you'll spend the rest of your days in the salt mines.......
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Post by apb1 on Jun 24, 2018 20:29:44 GMT
I'm struggling to remember a better world cup. We were warned about hooliganism, racism, sexism and any other ism you can think of. But I've not heard of any mass brawls or racist abuse. I've nogt seen a bad game, there's been no goal less draws and every side looking to try and win the game rather than not lose. Thoroughly enjoyable so far. I'd like a few more mass brawls on the pitch, always a laugh. And there has been a woeful lack of ambition from some teams. Why do the North Africans always play so defensively? But yes it's been good compared to others at the same stage. Belgium Colombia could be a real cracker in the knockout round. |
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Post by PotteringThrough on Jun 24, 2018 20:46:38 GMT
Really enjoying it. Think the goals are helping.
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Post by musik on Jun 24, 2018 20:51:39 GMT
The worst World Cup ever!
Not a single game has been great. A few ok.
Worst racism ever.
First news today here.
But it will get better.
This kind of tournament always is.
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Post by PotteringThrough on Jun 24, 2018 21:07:25 GMT
The worst World Cup ever! Not a single game has been great. A few ok. Worst racism ever. First news today here. But it will get better. This kind of tournament always is. Spain vs Portugal was fantastic. |
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Post by PotterLog on Jun 24, 2018 21:14:29 GMT
The worst World Cup ever! Not a single game has been great. A few ok. Worst racism ever. First news today here. But it will get better. This kind of tournament always is. Spain Portugal was better than ok |
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Post by Absolution on Jun 24, 2018 21:19:42 GMT
European world cups are always the best. No stupid temperatures Good stadiums Genuine fanaticism from the home countries fans No coincidence that the best world cups I remember are Italy 90 and Spain 82 1978 in Argentina was awesome. Admittedly, with hindsight there may have been the merest whiff of skullduggery about some of the goings on  , but it was a great spectacle, and despite everything, the Argies were a fantastic team to watch. |
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Jun 24, 2018 21:41:14 GMT
The worst World Cup ever! Not a single game has been great. A few ok. Worst racism ever. First news today here. But it will get better. This kind of tournament always is. The worst World Cup was 2010. Nothing will ever come close to how desperately awful that whole spectacle was. |
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Post by BuzzB on Jun 24, 2018 21:57:56 GMT
The worst World Cup ever! Not a single game has been great. A few ok. Worst racism ever. First news today here. But it will get better. This kind of tournament always is. Spain Portugal was better than ok Along with Germany Mexico, that was a corker too. All in all pretty decent so far, just wish work didn't get in the way although we have done alright with England games so far, also the last 16 game is 7pm too luckily. |
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Post by PotterLog on Jun 25, 2018 0:56:34 GMT
Spain Portugal was better than ok Along with Germany Mexico, that was a corker too. All in all pretty decent so far, just wish work didn't get in the way although we have done alright with England games so far, also the last 16 game is 7pm too luckily. Think yourself lucky, the late games start at 2pm where I am ☹️ |
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Post by NassauDave on Jun 25, 2018 6:41:39 GMT
Along with Germany Mexico, that was a corker too. All in all pretty decent so far, just wish work didn't get in the way although we have done alright with England games so far, also the last 16 game is 7pm too luckily. Think yourself lucky, the late games start at 2pm where I am ☹️ And here. |
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Post by bathstoke on Jun 25, 2018 6:48:19 GMT
I'm struggling to remember a better world cup. We were warned about hooliganism, racism, sexism and any other ism you can think of. But I've not heard of any mass brawls or racist abuse. . I saw a black woman in the crowd yesterday, wearing an England shirt & she looked happy with no signs of beatings. I suppose she could have been a hired Russian propaganda plant... |
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Post by Veritas on Jun 25, 2018 15:11:39 GMT
I confidently predicted the group games would be boring with few if any shocks and many boring and meaningless games. Just shows what I know!!
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Post by kristoff on Jun 25, 2018 15:18:28 GMT
No meaning to be a negative nelly as there have been some fantastic games, but to say all teams have been out to win is a massive stretch. Costa Rica, Panama, Tunisia just to name a few have done nothing but put 11 men behind the ball and rough up the opposition. Take out all the feigning injuries and I’d agree it’s been the best recently but that’s about it
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Post by cheekymatt71 on Jun 25, 2018 15:37:29 GMT
On one hand it seems a shame that so few England supporters went out there because of the fear of backlash from Russian hooligans
However maybe thats one reason there has been no trouble - all our idiots have stayed at home for this World Cup for fear of some Russian knifings
It appears that Peru have sent more fans over than England this time.
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, but it was a great spectacle, and despite everything, the Argies were a fantastic team to watch.
