Pata Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I would include Japan on the embarrassments. Iran were canny defensively but I would say Asia was a massive flop in this tournament and they haven't progressed at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I would include Japan on the embarrassments. Iran were canny defensively but I would say Asia was a massive flop in this tournament and they haven't progressed at all. Korea were a big disappointment for me. I was really hoping they'd at least get out of the group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Ashley must be rubbing his hands with glee - Krul has probably just ensured that another 10m will be winging its way into the Ashley coffers after Krul is sold to a more ambitious club... Spurs anyone..?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Not until Lolris back to France. Cant see any other top teams need Krul to be honest, except Liverpool, or Barca once ter Stegan proves to be a flop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 any italian teams need a keeper? atletico might fancy him if they can't loan courtois again.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Juventus won't replace Buffon this summer yet. Milan and Inter 100% wont meet Ashley's demands. Napoli just got Andujar. Athletic Madrid has no money to spend. No way they will spend over the odds on GK when they desperately need a striker. IMO very likely Krul will stay 1 more year with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 *Just got back from the Costa Rica - Holland game. Can't stop getting more and more in love with Robben. What a fantastic footballer he is. Who would you pick as opponents in the final Flip, if you could and Brazil progress of course? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Still can't get over the fact that Tim Krul came on and was the hero of the night.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Still can't get over the fact that Tim Krul came on and was the hero of the night.. The substitution could have backfired majorly against LVG and Krul himself. As it were, it ended up being a brilliant thing to see. At least the name of NUFC had some positive impact at this world cup, and it couldn't have come to a more deserving player. As for his "antics", I have no idea what problem some posters had with it. Also have no idea how it is an aspect of "modern" football? How about in the past when they used kick the fuck out of each other to intimidate the opposition? Now mind games are the problem? fuck off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Still can't get over the fact that Tim Krul came on and was the hero of the night.. The substitution could have backfired majorly against LVG and Krul himself. As it were, it ended up being a brilliant thing to see. At least the name of NUFC had some positive impact at this world cup, and it couldn't have come to a more deserving player. As for his "antics", I have no idea what problem some posters had with it. Also have no idea how it is an aspect of "modern" football? How about in the past when they used kick the fuck out of each other to intimidate the opposition? Now mind games are the problem? fuck off. I don't think referees should allow keepers to chat up the penalty-taker like that. Krul should have been told to stop. Worse things happen on the pitch as you say, but there needs to some clarification in the guidance to the laws about what is acceptable. I'm still pleased for the lad, because he did well for all five pens. He's our keeper and I enjoyed watching his success. But if our team had been the victim, I'd be furious at the inaction of the ref in that situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Still can't get over the fact that Tim Krul came on and was the hero of the night.. The substitution could have backfired majorly against LVG and Krul himself. As it were, it ended up being a brilliant thing to see. At least the name of NUFC had some positive impact at this world cup, and it couldn't have come to a more deserving player. As for his "antics", I have no idea what problem some posters had with it. Also have no idea how it is an aspect of "modern" football? How about in the past when they used kick the f*** out of each other to intimidate the opposition? Now mind games are the problem? f*** off. I don't think referees should allow keepers to chat up the penalty-taker like that. Krul should have been told to stop. Worse things happen on the pitch as you say, but there needs to some clarification in the guidance to the laws about what is acceptable. I'm still pleased for the lad, because he did well for all five pens. He's our keeper and I enjoyed watching his success. But if our team had been the victim, I'd be furious at the inaction of the ref in that situation. How is it different from defenders chatting up the penalty taker during the game? You see that done ALL THE TIME, and no one ever bats an eye-lid! What about all the swearing and provocation that happens on corners and free-kicks? You'd have to make all that illegal if you are to stop a GK behaving the way Krul did. I don't think he did anything over the top or unsportsmanlike at all. Believe me I absolutely HATE cheating and diving and theatrics. Mind games are completely different. Trying to unnerve an opponent by getting inside their head is nothing like falling over to win a penalty or holding your face to try and get an opponent sent off. To be completely honest though, I was shouting for him to stop talking to the players so that he doesn't make a fool out of himself if he doesn't save any of the penalties. I fully expected Gonzalez to walk up to him and do the same after dispatching his penalty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I can see the Argentina-Holland game being massively cagey and disappointing, think the other one might be canny good though. Think everything will be cagey tbh, teams are just desperate not to lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Van Bommel was actually a quality box to box midfielder in his younger days. I know he turned into a bit of a thug later on, but a younger Van Bommel isn't a bad player to be compared to at all. I remember Jermaine Jenas outplaying him twice about 9 years ago. Tbf Jenas has outplayed better players than Van Bommel on his day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 It's tragic that I can't even enjoy one of our players shining on the world stage. Because I know they'll be sold before the end of the window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Can't believe it's nearly over. Gonna be such a bad comedown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 4 more matches. Can already feel the mood slowly shift to the new season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hopefully I'll be able to live the dream until next Sunday. This 3th-4th playoff is such a waste of time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Hopefully I'll be able to live the dream until next Sunday. This 3th-4th playoff is such a waste of time. Can easily see you having too much for Argentina. Finalists for me v Germany....refereeing decisons and FIFAs 'dream wishes' not withstanding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I really don't see an outcome where any of these 4 teams have too much for someone else. None of them have set themselves apart from the rest and all have clear strengths and weaknesses. All four have pretty much limped to the semi finals and expect similar the rest of the way, cagey games which are decided by the tightest of margins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Good girl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Samaro Pascal Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I did not care much for the way Krul acted during those penalties... Steve Harper would never had lowered himself such a level. Great save and all that, but the mental game infront... Hope i never have to see that again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Luxembourg aren't even at the World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Last night actually happened, didn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Van Bommel was actually a quality box to box midfielder in his younger days. I know he turned into a bit of a thug later on, but a younger Van Bommel isn't a bad player to be compared to at all. I remember Jermaine Jenas outplaying him twice about 9 years ago. Tbf Jenas has outplayed better players than Van Bommel on his day. Xavi was hauled off at half-time here in the Champions League. Jenassed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Last night actually happened, didn't it? Sure did. Deal with it.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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