Ben Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 This world cup is a bit shit like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 It's definitely a bit shite. If the teams in this World Cup were in the premier league most would be relegated to the Championship and never seen again. The likes of Denmark and Argentina would probably be mid table, leaving England (with a different manager), Spain and France to fight for the champions league positions. Only Brazil would have a chance of winning it and Man City are probably better than them anyhow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Anyone worked out if England would be better winning their group or not given all the unexpected results? I think Brazil would still be on the other half if they win their group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Actually bored watching football. This tournament has been that bad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 22 hours ago, huss9 said: italy 1982. rossi basically getting them through. brazil or france should havewalked it. england went downhill after a decent first 2 matches. That 82 Brazil side was simply awesome. Great to watch and full of pure talent. France probably peaked in 84 at the Euros? - wonderful midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 I know it doesn't seem popular but I've enjoyed the WC, obviously being in the winter is still very strange and not something I'd want to happen again There have been some poor games (some of the 0-0 games) but then there have been some brilliant games/results/moments. Saudi winning, Japan winning, Iran winning, Morocco today, Messi stepping up, Mbappe making up for a shite Euro's etc). I'd say it's perhaps missing some more raker goals but hopefully we get them in the R16 onwards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 I just think there have been far too many cagey matches and when things have been more open there’s been a lack of quality. My main hope for the tournament is that Messi puts on a show and drags Argentina all the way or we get an unusual winner who’s never won before. Couldn’t really give a shit about England’s tournament as the football we’re playing is hard to get behind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 19 minutes ago, gbandit said: I just think there have been far too many cagey matches and when things have been more open there’s been a lack of quality. My main hope for the tournament is that Messi puts on a show and drags Argentina all the way or we get an unusual winner who’s never won before. Couldn’t really give a shit about England’s tournament as the football we’re playing is hard to get behind Although I can't see it I would absolutely love for Messi/Argentina to win it, would be immense Conversely a Portugal win would be unbearable (The messages from Ronaldo fans would be sickening) so could do with them getting knocked out asap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, Geordie Ahmed said: Although I can't see it I would absolutely love for Messi/Argentina to win it, would be immense Conversely a Portugal win would be unbearable (The messages from Ronaldo fans would be sickening) so could do with them getting knocked out asap Goes both ways, hence, why Bruno should win it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) After 28 games there has been 67 goals - exactly the same as in 2018. Definitely feels surprising to me. Those stats massively topped up by the 7-0 and 6-2 score lines I suppose to offset the 0-0s. Still think the football and quality of goals has been far lower, but it gives me some hope it might pick up. Genuinely glad that I'm going to get my days back on Tuesday though. Edited November 27, 2022 by ponsaelius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 My enjoyment probably isn't helped by my annoyance that that first NUFC season I've enjoyed in years is being interrupted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokerprince2004 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 6 hours ago, Tsunami said: Anyone worked out if England would be better winning their group or not given all the unexpected results? I think Brazil would still be on the other half if they win their group. All I know is if England win their group which they should do its pretty much guaranteed we'll end up playing France in the quarter finals which I have no confidence in winning. Come 2nd and it'll be Netherlands I'd imagine in the last 16 which is probably a 60/40 in Englands favour and a quarter final against Argentina (assuming they win their group and then beat Denmark/Australia) Not sure which I'd prefer to be honest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 57 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: Still think the football and quality of goals has been far lower, but it gives me some hope it might pick up. At the same time and it’s probably just recency bias it feels like there’s been way more “wew” moments even if actually the standard of goals has been pretty poor too. Think it’s been absolutely fine personally. International football quality is always worse but more rides on it so it’s a good trade off. Most of the groups being set up for a show down/shenanigans is great too and only really Brazil and France have looked genuinely good IMO. Be great if there’s a few new knockout teams too. Plus even if you think it’s shite from a watching product it’ll never be as bad as 2010 and the incessant BRRRRRRRRRRRR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 49 minutes ago, The Prophet said: My enjoyment probably isn't helped by my annoyance that that first NUFC season I've enjoyed in years is being interrupted. Definetly a factor for me, our best season in years ffs. We'd be glad of the break if we were still being subjected to bruceball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Was speaking to a family member who’s an Arsenal goer today and he was saying the mood is very similar amongst their fans. Didn’t want the PL to end with a crippling fear of players getting knacked (Saka and Jesus for him), or it going tits up when it returns but also with an acknowledgment that some return to their natural mean will inevitably happen at some point. Gonna be interesting to see what happens either way for the whole league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Maximin Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) I’m a bit surprised at the comments a about the football being bad. To me it’s just like the group stages of most other World Cups I remember since 1998, aside from 2010, which was notably worse with the football only Forlan knew how to kick. Some dull matches devoid of quality or attacking football and some exciting matches with a fair share of shocks. International football is often a bit cagey and defensive and the quality is by and large nowhere near the best teams in the Champions League etc. We knew what to expect in general. Of course like most people I don’t like the timing or choice of location, but I don’t think that’s really changed how good or bad the football is. Edited November 28, 2022 by St. Maximin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Geordie Ahmed Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 18 hours ago, Geordie Ahmed said: I know it doesn't seem popular but I've enjoyed the WC, obviously being in the winter is still very strange and not something I'd want to happen again There have been some poor games (some of the 0-0 games) but then there have been some brilliant games/results/moments. Saudi winning, Japan winning, Iran winning, Morocco today, Messi stepping up, Mbappe making up for a shite Euro's etc). I'd say it's perhaps missing some more raker goals but hopefully we get them in the R16 onwards The enjoyment has shot further up after the last 2 games, sensational stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 The Newcastle contingent are keeping a low profile so far with only Trippier starting and the way he's playing he'll soon be on the bench with the others. Shows what having a good manager can do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Just now, Away Toon said: The Newcastle contingent are keeping a low profile so far with only Trippier starting and the way he's playing he'll soon be on the bench with the others. Shows what having a good manager can do. I thought he’s been good personally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 I think at best he's been indifferent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 I think this has been a great World Cup in terms of football. Good amount of goals. Upsets. Some good football. And more teams giving it a real go. Entertainmenr and quality wise it's been better than the last Euros. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Away Toon said: I think at best he's been indifferent. Yeh he' slooked ropey to me. He suits our more aggressive game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: I think this has been a great World Cup in terms of football. Good amount of goals. Upsets. Some good football. And more teams giving it a real go. Entertainmenr and quality wise it's been better than the last Euros. Couldn't agree with this less, to be honest. Although the last couple of days have definitely been a big improvement now that teams are needing to get results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Lots of third matches with everything to play for should hopefully make for more exciting football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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