Taylor Swift Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Spain and Brazil are obviously the favourites, imo, but I think Argentina will surprisingly do well. They're my 'sleeper' pick to win it. What say you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 spain is where my main bet is with argentina as backup bet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 ENGLAND will crash out in the quarters. Spain to win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Expect Argentina to jam their way to the final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Brazil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 England is my guess. Great manager is what was missing in the past. I rate Capello almost as high as Mourinho. Obviously depends on Rooney to have a good tournament as well. If not England then it will probably be Argentina. Great players and a "special" head-coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Argentina won't get past the quarters with that madman in charge. I'll be rooting for them though, hope they do well. Hard to see past Spain IMO, they're rightly the favourites. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Think that even with the meth-head in charge, Argentina may sneak it. Their attacking options are immense. Don't want to say Spain, thats just boring. England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 What's Argentina's normal starting eleven? I think their defence is weak as shite, and they have no one in midfield who can create goals. They should really play with 4 strikers or something, and drop Messi and Tevez back in the the AM role. Or something like 4 defenders, Mascherano, Jonas, Di Maria, Messi, Higuain and Tevez. Or Milito instead of Tevez. Or Aguero instead of Tevez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Other: Serbia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamesyJazz Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 England,if they can get over the fact that Rooney might not make it all the way through the tournament without picking up an injury or not being fully fit.One man a team does not make!They have enough talent and strength to do this without the Granny fiddler.Believe. Argentina,nope.The managers a twat. I do fancy Portugal to do the biz though,currently 22-1 on William Hill.Decent E/W punt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Holland could cause a few surprises as they're class going forward and will score goals.. unfortunately I can't see the defence being able to keep clean sheets so It might take a you score 3 we'll score 4 approach. I'll be following them all the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I back the Dutch every two years and they never do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 i think england will do well mainly through having the best manager in the tournament. i'd compare them to inter in the champion's league - not the most talented squad but experienced, aggressive, hard-working, physically dominant. i'll go with brazil overall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Brazil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I back the Dutch every two years and they never do it. Mainly because they are usually fighting with each other, last world cup Van Persie and Robben were fighting over who got the ball more per match. They interviewed Robben the other week about Holland and he said it was the first time that holland have gone into a competition feeling like a 'team' rather than individuals. It's a serious long shot but they do have players who can cause every team problems, my only concern is the defence.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Obvious point that has been made before, but no European side has ever won the World Cup when hosted outside of Europe (and bar Brazil '58, no South American has won it when hosted in Europe). Based on this, Brazil would be strong favourites for me. Though there's always a first time for everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerof69 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 England. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Argies will do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 England. Best team, best coach, best fans, bar none. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Honestly haven't the foggiest. Pin your hopes on the favourite and it doesn't always happen; and there's a few teams who come in the tier below. But then; was the likes of Greece '04 a one in a million thing, or could it happen again? No idea but i think we've got an excellent chance with this manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Brazil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 The poxy thing about last time was that none of the best teams were anywhere near the final. Argentina and Germany both spring to mind; criminal how they faced each other in the quarters. They were the best teams at the tournament, played the best football - and, bar the 'nowt-to-lose'rs' - were the only ones who actually played to win, rather than defend. The knockouts were a travesty on the whole last time tbh. Rubbish, boring, defensive garbage bar a couple of games. Groups were absolute quality and then Argies/Mexico was good... but after that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Spain vs Brazil/England final. Heart says we'll win it, head says Spain will. Since I'm in Spain like a week or so after it finishes I kinda hope it is us vs them in the final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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