Rich Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Good to know who my minions are, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Holland were really impressive in the groups, since then they've absolutely stunk the place out imo. Argentina have found it difficult to break down teams attempting to kill the game but at least they've not been the ones doing the killing. I can see why van Gaal went that way because there's not that much quality in their squad beyond the obvious and fair play to him for almost pulling it off, I'm just glad I don't have to watch it anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Didn't think 1994 was that special but I was only 10. Certainly the best one I can recall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Ah well, we gave it our best shot and it could have gone either way, but unfortunately luck wasn't on our side. Well played Argentina, but I think Germany will have to much for them... Feel for you guys losing, good run this tournament, defied all odds mate. Cheers mate, proud as punch of this lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Good to know who my minions are, mind. Dick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Argentina are going to get mullered if they play like that. Argentina are just the sort of side that can neutralise Germany. If De Maria was fit I'd quite fancy them to win it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Ah well, we gave it our best shot and it could have gone either way, but unfortunately luck wasn't on our side. Well played Argentina, but I think Germany will have to much for them... Feel for you guys losing, good run this tournament, defied all odds mate. Cheers mate, proud as punch of this lot. Genuinely couldn't see you getting out the group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 There's been some s*** teams in this world cup, tbh. Despite the horrible loss yesterday, I've really enjoyed it. The best that I can remember, only 2002 beats it because of the fact that brazil won it. '94 was better. You won that too, of course. I was only 9 and I remember how fucking good that was. I was obviously more cynical than you at that age, it's only recently that I've developed such an air of positivity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 There's been some s*** teams in this world cup, tbh. Despite the horrible loss yesterday, I've really enjoyed it. The best that I can remember, only 2002 beats it because of the fact that brazil won it. '94 was better. You won that too, of course. I was only 9 and I remember how fucking good that was. I turned 8 on the day of the final. Just a fantastic introduction to the magic of the World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Didn't think 1994 was that special but I was only 10. Certainly the best one I can recall. I was 8, the first World Cup I can recall. Brazil of 2002 was considerably better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Idiotic not playing the Krul "super penalty saver" card. Set up the mind game perfectly if they put him on again in the sense Argies might have thought "oh shit it's the penalty keeper". Instead they keep on the keeper they told the world was not good enough for penalties a few days ago. As much as Van Gaal was lauded for his Krul trick, he should be scrutinised the same amount for his shit choice this time around. Spot on this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 There's been some s*** teams in this world cup, tbh. Despite the horrible loss yesterday, I've really enjoyed it. The best that I can remember, only 2002 beats it because of the fact that brazil won it. '94 was better. You won that too, of course. I was only 9 and I remember how f***ing good that was. I was obviously more cynical than you at that age, it's only recently that I've developed such an air of positivity. You know what, I think it was the West Side Story song that made that WC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 To be frank, besides yesterday's game I think this WC has been pretty crap. I wonder how many goals have been scored within the 90 minutes in the knockout rounds, if you take out yesterday's 8 goals. Too many teams playing scared. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 It certainly wasn't the football IIRC. Think 98 was actually better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 http://www.gmkfreelogos.com/logos/I/img/Italia_90_-_Ciao.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Remember my parents waking me up so I could watch the pens during the '94 final. Having watch a few of the FIFA films, '86 seemed pretty fucking good like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I'll never forget that iconic penalty in '94. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pNd3OrTCuks/TbZOXkQ7NjI/AAAAAAAAAC4/2kLpI8u40TE/s320/diana%2Bross.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Ah well, we gave it our best shot and it could have gone either way, but unfortunately luck wasn't on our side. Well played Argentina, but I think Germany will have to much for them... van Gaal did a fantastic job with the team you guys had. Really impressed. Said it from the beginning though, the two best teams played on the same side of the bracket I agree Flip. I'm just glad we acquited ourselves well without needing to play dirty this time. On another day this squad would have reached a World Cup f***ing final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 To be frank, besides yesterday's game I think this WC has been pretty crap. I wonder how many goals have been scored within the 90 minutes in the knockout rounds, if you take out yesterday's 8 goals. Too many teams playing scared. I wonder why... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 And '94 was crap too. I believe a lot of people romanticize it because we were kids. 1998 and 2002 were both better, imho. My fave is obviously 1990, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Idiotic not playing the Krul "super penalty saver" card. Set up the mind game perfectly if they put him on again in the sense Argies might have thought "oh shit it's the penalty keeper". Instead they keep on the keeper they told the world was not good enough for penalties a few days ago. As much as Van Gaal was lauded for his Krul trick, he should be scrutinised the same amount for his shit choice this time around. All that said though, I'm happy the Argies made it through. Hope the Germans will steamroll them in the final, though. That and Vlaar taking the first pen were idiotic managerial decisions. You've got a keeper stood there knowing the manager doesn't think he's any good at saving pens. I mean, what could go wrong sending an Aston Villa central defender to take a pen in a shoot out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 There's been some s*** teams in this world cup, tbh. Despite the horrible loss yesterday, I've really enjoyed it. The best that I can remember, only 2002 beats it because of the fact that brazil won it. '94 was better. You won that too, of course. Yeah but then again I was 3 years old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 And '94 was crap too. I believe a lot of people romanticize it because we were kids. 1998 and 2002 were both better, imho. My fave is obviously 1990, though. As sad it sounds 2002 was hard to enjoy too much because of the kick off times. Waking up early to watch England v Nigeria Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Expecting the final to be like tonight tbh, Germany were fantastic but part of it was because of the space Brazil gave them. Think Argentina will much more concerned about limiting their space thus stifling the Germans somewhat. Germany are still the favourite, but i don't see the game being open at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 To be frank, besides yesterday's game I think this WC has been pretty crap. I wonder how many goals have been scored within the 90 minutes in the knockout rounds, if you take out yesterday's 8 goals. Too many teams playing scared. I predict at least 3 replies that imply the reason you say that is you being Spanish. The knockouts have seen a decrease in fearless, enterprising football but still lots of dramas. All recent World Cups have seen far more cagey football in the later stages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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