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Thing is though... France don't look great at the back either. Perhaps I'm just so used to Rafa's meticulous organisation.

If they don't score another I'd be shocked. Shelvey would love playing against this Argy side. Pogba has already done them over the top a few times.

Yeah it's a shame to see a player of his calibre struggle.

Well Rafa turned Diame into Viera, so he's got a chance of making a decent player out of Ki.

Cheers ON.

Recent? You got a link?

There's me thinking Neesy is cheering on the arseholes again and then I was reminded of the opposition.

Thought we needed a new thread for knockout round. Anyway, predictions : France 2-1 Argentina Uruguay 1-2 Portugal

Can we have a new thread for the second round games please?

Lee?

From what I have seen, he's a comfortable mid table premiership player, which considering where we are at right now, that's only a good thing. Hopefully, there are a couple more exciting signings further down line.

I presume you think Hayden will be let go? Dont think Rafa wants (ideally) him as 3/4th choice tbh. Doubt he minds him staying but i think if get a decent offer then yes, he might let him go. There should be a queue of championship clubs after Hayden, if indeed Ki is a replacement for Hayden.

I presume you think Hayden will be let go?

Centre mid. Good on the ball, likes a set piece and gets himself about the pitch well enough. Probably guilty of not fulfilling his potential throughout his career.

The only thing I remember thinking was that he's alot bigger than you would expect a South Korean stereotype to be.

This is only a good signing if it frees up funds for Rafa. In an ideal world, us signing Ki might allow us to move onto other priorities. It could be another reason why we've been reluctant to spend. Makes the Sturaro (sp) links look a less likely.

he was their captain at the world cup, so maybe I can't remember him playing vs Germany?

So Ki for free and get 12m for Merino? Guess who wins again.

Typical of this regime. Decent player though.

Get your money on them giving away a pen.

We are edging this game, must do worse.

We need to give away a pen pronto.

These BASTARDS are trying to finish second through bookings.

If we are still drawing can we sacrifice some of our players in order to pick up yellows. Also, try and crock Hazard in the process (If he's on).

Think I love this England squad. So refreshing.