chicago_shearer

Wish we had an ounce of that guy's passion and belief he instills in his players for Newcastle. They all look like 5 levels above this Cup, THAT, is sometimes, what international management is about.

Totally agree. Once you've picked the squad, that seems like it must be the biggest part of the job. How much training or tactical work can you accomplish with players you see 6 weeks out of the year? In a more understated way, I think Klinsmann has done a similiar job with the US. Building confidence and belief.

America play like a Pardew wet dream like, all athletes and triers who are organised play in lines.

He's probably already on the phone with a bid for that dreadlocks Scott Parker.

The Hulk Hogan video and the prospect of a two hour lunch break have swung this for me. Go team USA. Remember: don't look the Germans in the eye because they can sense fear. And cross fingers for a Soviet linesman.

Arguably the most amazing thing about Suarez is that he somehow believes none of the circa 10,000 cameras in football stadia will spot his antics. It's the f***ing World Cup.

Cameras and video footage are just out to persecute him.

Greece v. Costa Rica in a World Cup round of 16 match doesn't suggest you need Clairefontaine style youth facilities and elite coaches at all levels of the game in order to be successful in tournaments.

It's a long term problem, but it's not the reason England don't turn up. Countries do more with much, much less.

I bet Roy is kicking himself that Suarez didn't feel bitey against England. Would have been a proper OUTRAGE tabloid exit to distract attention.

A World Cup needs a good villain, I hope he isn't banned. I hope he stays with Liverpool and that someone breaks him in half early next season instead.

http://i.imgur.com/Ydtbefu.jpg

God bless Deportivo Mundial.

What's he supposed to say if he's asked whether he misses European Football?  "Nah don't miss it at all"..

"Mon dieu, European football is an unprofitable distraction from the prime objective of a 7th to 10th placed finish and I feel sorry for my ignorant team mates in this squad who are wasting their time competing in Europe."

Won't even need replacing because we might get Ryan Taylor back.

C'mon Mexicans hurry up. Get one more.

Argghh hate games on at the same time. First one isn't an issue today.  Second one however...

Mexico, Croatia no question for me. Brazil will win easily.

Can't believe how much of Schadenfreude has become part of sporting life. f*** football.

It's the only legitimate joy in football these days.

I'm glad you English t***s finally found something to enjoy in this world cup. Pack of b******s.

Jurgen's on the phone to his freunde in the German camp as we speak. You'll both go through.

Forca Portugal

Kill him Nani.

Oh my god their fans are going to be unbearable aren't tey.

You can't even imagine.

Well, I  just can't see Ronaldo scoring now.

Eder has played like the Portugese Ameobi so far.

That's harsh on Shola.

All 3 substitutions before the 70th minute in these conditions.

Bring back the jumper

Eder is awful

I don't disagree about the gameplan. In hindsight, it simply didn't work. Gerrard wasn't suited for his role in particular. But even then, there were a few positives from the approach in contrast to previous tournaments. They showed enough at times to get results and didn't. England are out of this tournament because of errors from players that know better and lapses in concentration. With a little character, England have at least two points at this point, despite the squad and despite the gaps in Roy's 4-2-3-1. Just shit themselves.

"I believe that we will win" is the vuvuzela of Brazil 2014.