Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I really can't think of a World Cup where so many 'Key' players were injured before hand, or injured the week before. Not sure if thats poor memory, better media coverage or if it just simply hasn't happened before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 There's a football drought on at the moment, no games anywhere on the tele, can't wait till this kicks off, am choking for a good game of football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Anyone think South Africa will make it out of their group? I initially didn't give them a chance but they're just finding some good form and a few handy results. First game is pivotal though, they desperately need to win it to have a shout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Anyone think South Africa will make it out of their group? I initially didn't give them a chance but they're just finding some good form and a few handy results. First game is pivotal though, they desperately need to win it to have a shout. It will be tough but I really hope they do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I think they will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Anyone think South Africa will make it out of their group? I initially didn't give them a chance but they're just finding some good form and a few handy results. First game is pivotal though, they desperately need to win it to have a shout. The Mexicans look good, I'd be surprised if SA got anything out of the first game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 It looks like South Africa might make a complete arse of this World Cup. Rioting outside the ground in the Nigeria v North Korea at the moment. Despite there being loads of empty seats the gates were locked with loads of fans outside. Game was stopped but now back on. Lot of ambulances taking injured away after stampede. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 They have the collective footballing ability of a herd of wilderbeest, they will probably finish bottom of the group. Its a shame, its always nice to see the home nation do well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Follow BBCFarayi on twitter for updates on Nigeria match/crowd trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 They have the collective footballing ability of a herd of wilderbeest, they will probably finish bottom of the group. Its a shame, its always nice to see the home nation do well. Historically they've always managed to get into the Knockout stages, so I guess thats in SA favour. That and their home advantage and they don't have Benni 5 Bellies up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I just hope the Africans don't stampede during anymore games, but I get the feeling that won't be the last time they cause trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I would've never thought SA could get out of their group at first, but Mexico are a bit too inconsistent and France have been dogshit with Domenech. Like said, they've hit a good run of form, and will obvious have the added advantage of playing at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 If SA make a mess of this World Cup, when will Africa get another shot at it? 2050? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 If SA make a mess of this World Cup, when will Africa get another shot at it? 2050? Not sure, the only real place you can host one is in South Africa as there's too much 'terrorismists' links in North Africa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Egypt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Egypt? Internal problems and 'terrorist' threats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Egypt? Internal problems and 'terrorist' threats. Hmmm... difficult to tell when the next one could be, tbh. 2050 was probably conservative now I think about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 BBC reporter saying crowd control was "shocking". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Egypt? Arguably as likely as anywhere to get problems related to terrorism. Westerners were gunned down in the desert on their holidays in recent years and a lot of the holiday resorts there don't tend to be geared for integration with the native populace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Egypt? Internal problems and 'terrorist' threats. Hmmm... difficult to tell when the next one could be, tbh. 2050 was probably conservative now I think about it. Spain/Morocco co-host. First intercontinental World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Marocco? They were in the running when South Africa got it, and got 10 out of 24 votes with South Africa getting 14. Egypt got none IIRC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Egypt? Internal problems and 'terrorist' threats. Hmmm... difficult to tell when the next one could be, tbh. 2050 was probably conservative now I think about it. Spain/Morocco co-host. First intercontinental World Cup. That's be canny interesting, and I totally forgot about Morocco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Egypt? Internal problems and 'terrorist' threats. Hmmm... difficult to tell when the next one could be, tbh. 2050 was probably conservative now I think about it. Spain/Morocco co-host. First intercontinental World Cup. Not a bad idea, tbh. As likely as anything, Africa-wise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 You're all cunts. Someone else in it has both Didier Drogba and Humberto Suazo. Both crocked. I've got: Eduardo Rio Heitinga Godin Arbeloa Pirlo Gourcuff Xavi David Silva Higuain Robben (It was a 'draft' fantasy team, we couldn't have duplicate players) It's progressing well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Good piece about Capello: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2010/jun/06/fabio-capello-england-world-cup-2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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