TaylorJ_01 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 The 4 guys you mentioned aren't fit to lace Reus's boots - but I understand your point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Reus confirmed to miss the World Cup. Doubt Germany have a chance of winning it now ? Reus is a very important player but just like if Messi, Neymar or Iniesta would break these teams have depth. Reus is injured and they can play Podolski/Klose/Schurrle/Draxler, which says a lot. At least in my opinion while they've definitely lost a key player I still think they are one of the top 4 favourites. I don't think any of those players are nearly as good as Reus although I haven't seen Draxler much. I just can't see them winning it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 It's a bit shit that these players are picking up injuries, especially for someone like me who doesn't get to watch as much world football as I'd like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Reus Had an absolutely storming second half of the season too, fancied him to really carry on that form into the tournament. Such a brilliant player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 The 4 guys you mentioned aren't fit to lace Reus's boots - but I understand your point. Absolutely, Reus for me is their best player with Ozil. Remember having the discussion on here that I find him better than Götze and not many agreed (when both were at Borussia). There's something about his games that I really enjoy. Reus confirmed to miss the World Cup. Doubt Germany have a chance of winning it now ? Reus is a very important player but just like if Messi, Neymar or Iniesta would break these teams have depth. Reus is injured and they can play Podolski/Klose/Schurrle/Draxler, which says a lot. At least in my opinion while they've definitely lost a key player I still think they are one of the top 4 favourites. I don't think any of those players are nearly as good as Reus although I haven't seen Draxler much. I just can't see them winning it I don't find them better either. It's just that I don't think it changes much fo the dynamic of the team. They still have Özil, Götze, Kroos + the four I mentioned to create and score. Reus is a huge miss, just like any key player would be to their team. I just don't think there's a team better than them on their route to a semi-final, hence top 4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 The 4 guys you mentioned aren't fit to lace Reus's boots - but I understand your point. Absolutely, Reus for me is their best player with Ozil. Remember having the discussion on here that I find him better than Götze and not many agreed (when both were at Borussia). There's something about his games that I really enjoy. Reus confirmed to miss the World Cup. Doubt Germany have a chance of winning it now ? Reus is a very important player but just like if Messi, Neymar or Iniesta would break these teams have depth. Reus is injured and they can play Podolski/Klose/Schurrle/Draxler, which says a lot. At least in my opinion while they've definitely lost a key player I still think they are one of the top 4 favourites. I don't think any of those players are nearly as good as Reus although I haven't seen Draxler much. I just can't see them winning it I don't find them better either. It's just that I don't think it changes much fo the dynamic of the team. They still have Özil, Götze, Kroos + the four I mentioned to create and score. Reus is a huge miss, just like any key player would be to their team. I just don't think there's a team better than them on their route to a semi-final, hence top 4. They probably are top 4 unless Italy or France or somebody pull something out of the bag but I think they are considerably weaker than the other 3. Reus gives you something you don't get with the rest of those players apart from maybe Gotze who isn't nearly as good as him, he's fast, he'll run at players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Fair enough, but France and Italy lost as important players before the World Cup as well. I'm just looking on the teams way to the semi-final and it's pretty clear that Argentina and Germany have somewhat an easier way than Spain and Brazil. I expect both of them to walk it to the semi-finals as I don't consider France or Belgium strong enough to beat the Jormans or Argies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 No, left back is huge problem. Did somebody mention left back? http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/Geordiesned/Alan-Pardew-smile.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 God, just looking at that Italy game fixture has me nervous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 God, just looking at that Italy game fixture has me nervous. That whole day is for me. 4 games. 1PM (Brazilian time) until midnight there will be game on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Thursday can't come soon enough. God, this is going to be great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Thursday can't come soon enough. God, this is going to be great. Can't believe my luck either. Brazil on Thursday on TV, then Spain v Netherlands live, then the weekend games on TV and then Germany v Portugal live monday. What a start to the World Cup. It's really a shame that there's not one scandinavian team. Hurts to see a team like Greece there, not a more boring national team out there. Would've enjoyed Denmark or Sween there. Maybe Norway if they still had Drillo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Watching us finish bottom of the group with no goals scored and plenty conceded would be to much to handle. It's a shame, but none of Scando teams are good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Watching us finish bottom of the group with no goals scored and plenty conceded would be to much to handle. It's a shame, but none of Scando teams are good enough. If we were there we'd still have Drillo. We'd go out, but we'd go out after a few uninspiring 0-1 or 1-1s rather than the 0-4 and 0-5s under Høgmo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 True Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Is it just me that rather be humiliated then lose a few 0-1s? Fucking hate 0-0 and 1-1s. Anything over 2.5goals satisfies me. Usually I bet on u2.5 just because I win money or get to watch goals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Yes. Of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 BBC doing live text updates of the 1990 semi-final. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/26689871 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 You must have enjoyed watching Newcastle play last season, Flip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 You must have enjoyed watching Newcastle play last season, Flip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Australia are going through a regeneration phase, so Im quite happy with a close loss, as long as our style and game is progressing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Australia are going through a regeneration phase, so Im quite happy with a close loss, as long as our style and game is progressing. Like that's going to happen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 They looked decent against Croatia yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 They looked decent against Croatia yesterday. It's a friendly Demps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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