triggs Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Main issue with Russia is that it should have been us. Still completely sour we've had the opportunity to follow Brazil stolen from us, would've been the best back-to-back World Cups ever. Why should it have been England? Its less than 20 years since England last hosted a major tournament Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Howay, I don't need to explain it, you're just being contrary. Everyone could see England was the right choice. As for the Euros, France had the World Cup in '98 and have the Euros in 2 years time, don't see why hosting the Euros 20 years ago has any bearing on hosting the World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Hoser Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Interested in following the African Cup of Nations next, if possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Great craic lads. Such a shame a German didn't take the p*ss out of David Luiz like he did to James Rodriguez. Pretty certain he was showing that 'he's the man'. Aye, I bet he was, being the gracious winner he is. amazed at this, luiz was talking to rodriguez for a while when he was crying and then clearly pointed to him to show him up on the camera in a positive light, no fucking way he was taking the piss out of the lad like loved that goal to win a world cup, absolutely lush best team in the tournament won it, though argentina we better on the night Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I loved seeing how much it means to the German players. When you see genuine emotion like that it suddenly dawns on you that amongst all the money, the agents and the bullshit, that you haven't seen it for a long time and that that's what it's all about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 saw the pictures people have put on twitter of goetze after the game during the celebrations, he looks totally lost/supercool in every photo, he's class Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Am I the only one who thinks Mascherano is overrated? Think he's quite limited in what he does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Am I the only one who thinks Mascherano is overrated? Think he's quite limited in what he does. Football friend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Am I the only one who thinks Mascherano is overrated? Think he's quite limited in what he does. I think Argentina's style of play this tournament has highlighted Mascherano's strengths - quintessential defensive midfielder strengths. They've tried to soak up some pressure which calls for at least one if not two "destroyer" types in front of the back 4. He's excelled in that role. The weakness that comes from that is you're going to lack midfield drive going forward if you're going to play him and, say, Biglia. And as much as Argentina excelled defensively, it was also the reason IMO they struggled to impress - they had no-one driving forward from central midfield. Just meant they gave it to Messi/Di Maria and hope they ran with it and created something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Am I the only one who thinks Mascherano is overrated? Think he's quite limited in what he does. Football friend Just don't personally think he's anywhere near as good as his hype has been over the years. Even though he's an epic cunt I think Busquets is far more accomplished in that role, he just doesn't catch the eye as much because he's not making last ditch tackles all of the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I think Busquets is without doubt a more complete footballer. But in terms of this Argie set-up, Mascherano suits it very well. It's not an ideal system at all IMO and ultimately it got found out (if an attacking player doesn't do something brilliant you're screwed) but it definitely highlighted his strengths. A purely defensive midfielder with the sole intention of stopping the other team play. As the pressure cranked up, due to Argentina playing deep, it meant Mascherano had to slide in more and that gave him the perception of a heroic, last-ditch tackler. Interested to see what happens with him at Barca this season. Hasn't Enrique said he wants to put Mascherano in midfield? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Scolari sacked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Mags Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Thought he resigned Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 This is well worth a look. Looking through that makes you realise how good a World Cup it's been. I think it's going to be remembered very fondly despite the knockout stages being a bit under par. I thought the final was great as well tbh. http://www.theguardian.com/football/gallery/2014/jul/14/world-cup-2014-best-photographs-brazil?CMP=twt_gu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Scolari sacked. Thought he resigned It's neither, he just won't be renewed. It's fair enough I guess, I'm still glad he was able to bring Brazil back on the map until the last two games. I don't think people remember how shit we actually were under Mano. We couldn't beat teams not named China or Iraq. Although I'm not happy with rumours doing the round that we're after a foreigner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Although I'm not happy with rumours doing the round that we're after a foreigner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 sorry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Am I the only one who thinks Mascherano is overrated? Think he's quite limited in what he does. Had a great semi final but I thought he was poor yesterday, he lost the ball several times in dangerous areas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 That sad guy with the trophy is happy again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Flying home tomorrow. Back to work on Wednesday after a month off. Could be worse, man. I got back from 3 weeks in Florida on a Monday morning at 8AM once and had to be in work for 10AM same day, in Bolton. Grim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 That sad guy with the trophy is happy again. He's been to past 5 WCs apparently. All with the trophy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Certain he was at SJP for the Olympics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Aye: http://i4.chroniclelive.co.uk/incoming/article1356572.ece/alternates/s615/football-fans-at-st-james-park-for-the-olympic-football-match-between-brazil-and-new-zealand-504280237.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 This is well worth a look. Looking through that makes you realise how good a World Cup it's been. I think it's going to be remembered very fondly despite the knockout stages being a bit under par. I thought the final was great as well tbh. http://www.theguardian.com/football/gallery/2014/jul/14/world-cup-2014-best-photographs-brazil?CMP=twt_gu Me too, the whole thing was just fucking ace. Aren't the knockout stages always a bit cagy? I even liked the grindy matches - you're never going to eliminate all of them. People are saying the knockout was disappointing, but just in the second round you had that fantastic Germany v Algeria match, Belgium v USA (which had one of the great extra-times), and the Netherlands beating Mexico in unbelievable fashion. And honestly, the Germany v Brazil game was the most extraordinary match I think I have ever seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Am I the only one who thinks Mascherano is overrated? Think he's quite limited in what he does. Had a great semi final but I thought he was poor yesterday, he lost the ball several times in dangerous areas I'm glad it's you who is posting that, because while I don't think he's an excellent player he was very very good in this World Cup. He was the soul of the team and yesterday he had a very good game, glad all the Argentinians who were interviewed on telly agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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