Disco Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Why are Colombia being considered as an easy route btw? They arent. It's what comes after Beat Colombia then it's Sweden/Switzerland. After them one from Spain/Russia/Croatia/Denmark. Belgium have Japan, then Brazil/Mexico, France/Argentina/Uruguay/Portugal Boils down to wanting to play Brazil or Spain IMO. All the rest are beatable on a good day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Why are Colombia being considered as an easy route btw? It's 'Japan then Brazil' vs 'Columbia then Sweden/Switzerland', the latter choice is infinitely more preferable. We might get dicked in the last 16 but we're just as likely to make the semis. As far as I remember England don't always find it easy against Sweden (if we get there that is) Think we're likely to play Colombia in the quarter though. Butyeah, Sweden might still be preferable to u, understandable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 People going on about arrogance seem to also be suggesting we could have pissed on Belgium at will and just chose not to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 How is it arrogant to want an easier draw? Don't get that at all. It's literally no different at all to wanting an easier draw in any cup competition. Probably because Japan are the far easier draw for the next round but everyone’s talking about a favourable QF draw like we’ll stroll past Colombia. Why is this being twisted like this? We know the teams we'll play and coming 2nd is far, far easier. Nobody is saying we'll beat Columbia, it's just we have a far better chance of beating them than Brazil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 How is it arrogant to want an easier draw? Don't get that at all. It's literally no different at all to wanting an easier draw in any cup competition. How is wanting a loss going to be good for the moral of the squad of a young team? They're highly paid professional footballers, not the under 11s. I'm sure Marcus Rashford will get over this defeat in a dead rubber. Seriously man, this might be the guy's only world cup and he's happy to take things on the chin in missing chances deliberately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 France played a weakened team in their last group game in Euro 2000, lost it and ended up winning the tournament Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Why are Colombia being considered as an easy route btw? It's 'Japan then Brazil' vs 'Columbia then Sweden/Switzerland', the latter choice is infinitely more preferable. We might get dicked in the last 16 but we're just as likely to make the semis. As far as I remember England don't always find it easy against Sweden (if we get there that is) Think we're likely to play Colombia in the quarter though. DIDN'T KNA YI WERE SWIZZ MATE HAHAHAHAHA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Cumbria will be well up for this, it would be silloth us to take them lightly, I can see them beating us I hope this wasn't deliberate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokerprince2004 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I’d laugh my arse off if Mexico beat Brazil. If that happens Belgium would have by far the easier route Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 How is it arrogant to want an easier draw? Don't get that at all. It's literally no different at all to wanting an easier draw in any cup competition. Probably because Japan are the far easier draw for the next round but everyone’s talking about a favourable QF draw like we’ll stroll past Colombia. Why is this being twisted like this? We know the teams we'll play and coming 2nd is far, far easier. Nobody is saying we'll beat Columbia, it's just we have a far better chance of beating them than Brazil. aye.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Why are Colombia being considered as an easy route btw? It's 'Japan then Brazil' vs 'Columbia then Sweden/Switzerland', the latter choice is infinitely more preferable. We might get dicked in the last 16 but we're just as likely to make the semis. Your whole reasoning relies on us beating Colombia in the first place. If we dont do that it doesn’t fucking matter. Brazil in the quarters would be a great game, a huge test and if we were to beat them give them the confidence and belief that we can win this you know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 How is it arrogant to want an easier draw? Don't get that at all. It's literally no different at all to wanting an easier draw in any cup competition. How is wanting a loss going to be good for the moral of the squad of a young team? They're highly paid professional footballers, not the under 11s. I'm sure Marcus Rashford will get over this defeat in a dead rubber. Seriously man, this might be the guy's only world cup and he's happy to take things on the chin in missing chances deliberately. He didn't miss that chance deliberately like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Anyone wanting a loss doesn't have a clue about momentum in sport works. Like when Portugal finished 3rd in their group in 2016? The euros is fucked forever with the current format. Will never take it seriously again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Meh. No doubt whatsoever the run of games should we progress is easier than if we won the group. Could see the Colombia game going to ET though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 How is it arrogant to want an easier draw? Don't get that at all. It's literally no different at all to wanting an easier draw in any cup competition. How is wanting a loss going to be good for the moral of the squad of a young team? They're highly paid professional footballers, not the under 11s. I'm sure Marcus Rashford will get over this defeat in a dead rubber. Seriously man, this might be the guy's only world cup and he's happy to take things on the chin in missing chances deliberately. He didn't miss that chance deliberately like Then it's an awful miss considering he was 1 on 1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Gary Neville absolutely spot on there in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Gary Neville absolutely spot on there in my opinion. Aye, failed football manager and international assistant as he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Happy with the way things worked out. Colombia will be a tough game, but if we get through it, we have the best chance of getting to the semis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 How is it arrogant to want an easier draw? Don't get that at all. It's literally no different at all to wanting an easier draw in any cup competition. Probably because Japan are the far easier draw for the next round but everyone’s talking about a favourable QF draw like we’ll stroll past Colombia. That's a perfectly fair point and I think the point was rendered a little moot by Colombia being next for second place. But I do think the route to the final is much simpler as it stands - that's not the same as thinking it's a done deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 How is it arrogant to want an easier draw? Don't get that at all. It's literally no different at all to wanting an easier draw in any cup competition. How is wanting a loss going to be good for the moral of the squad of a young team? They're highly paid professional footballers, not the under 11s. I'm sure Marcus Rashford will get over this defeat in a dead rubber. Seriously man, this might be the guy's only world cup and he's happy to take things on the chin in missing chances deliberately. He didn't miss that chance deliberately like Then it's an awful miss considering he was 1 on 1. He should have scored but the keeper does get a touch on it so doubt he missed it on purpose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Imo, we will either get knocked out in last 16 or make the semi's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 If Mexico put Brazil out btw, we're going to look like right daft cunts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Any idea if they'll get Chris Houghton and/or Lee Clarke in the studio for the Columbia game btw? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Why are Colombia being considered as an easy route btw? It's 'Japan then Brazil' vs 'Columbia then Sweden/Switzerland', the latter choice is infinitely more preferable. We might get dicked in the last 16 but we're just as likely to make the semis. Your whole reasoning relies on us beating Colombia in the first place. If we dont do that it doesn’t fucking matter. Brazil in the quarters would be a great game, a huge test and if we were to beat them give them the confidence and belief that we can win this you know. Have I got wingdings on or something? It's just the easier route of the 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 If Mexico put Brazil out btw, we're going to look like right daft cunts. aye deffinitely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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