Shak

1-0 to Switzerland if Schar was playing but not Bruno.

Would be 6-0 by now if Bruno was playing instead of Fred. 2-0 if Schar was also playing.

Ref blew for FT when Korea had a corner was his problem, I think.

What's the craic with that guy Alvarez from Ajax we were linked with? Just not good enough to start or injured or what?

Shite enough, this. De Paul is absolutely fucking useless every time I see him play

Yeah they didn't get out of the group in the 2004 Euros and were knocked out by Korea in 2002. Did some googling. Were ranked #12 in the world at the end of 2005 and were 10/1 going into the tournament. About the equivalent of Spain or Germany coming into this World Cup. Aye thought about France but any team that's half decent you have to fancy as a host, to some extent?

Which team was the most surprising winner of the World Cup, does anyone think? We've obviously not had a massively shocking World Cup winner, but has it always been won by one of the most fancied teams pre tournament? Italy in 2006 maybe? Don't think you can ever be too surprised by Italy doing well in a WC but I remember it being somewhat surprising.

If it stays like this a score draw tonight and then two goal win against Poland would mean Argentina would get through, no?

Aye, this is really good and the atmosphere has been quality too.

If I want Argentina to make it out if the group I'm rooting for Poland to win, right?

Aye, not sure what the hell they're on about.

Seems a clear penalty, like? Irish commentary here talking about how it's not because he was going away from goal. That's not a rule?

More non-Kuol subs coming on. Hope Tunisia score twice now, if that's petty then so be it.

Bring on Kuol you cunts

Aye, howay Kuol and the Gangeroos.

I'm pretty sure lots of them would pack it in and stay away at this point. A few years ago no but they're pot committed at this point.

Remember being furious that one summer we were linked with Hoilett lots but didn't get him.

Oh Canada, why is it so hard for ye?

Was all a bit shite, that. Shite defenders obviously but thought the keeper should have come out a lot more too.

Lovely little finish to be fair.

Oh my god AWESOME you guys!!

Howe: Edgar Davids Bruce: David Edgar

I have a headache just from thinking about the shit debate that's about to go down in here about this.

Mudryk and Maddison in January would be fucking hilarious Love the idea of adding a couple of top players every window. No massive squad overhaul, just a top class addition or two every window to keep the squad harmony the way it is. Bring in the occasional young mega prospect and let them bed in slowly too.