Ormond Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Nobby said: And association football was created where ? It just might be coming home 😂 https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/after-150-years-the-truth-scotland-invented-football-8756018.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 17 minutes ago, jcs said: Yeah pretty much sums it up, it’s been a poor World Cup, the favourites all getting put out early with England cheering on the underdog every game in the hope that they scrape through n win the World Cup it’s a good achievement to win it but it’s been a disappointing World Cup no outstanding team or player , Jim hills love child top goalscorer with 3 penalties 50% of his goals It's been the best world cup I can remember, although England and Russia still being in it does tell it's own story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, Nobby said: And association football was created where ? It just might be coming home 😂 I don't think anyone denies England's contribution to the game, but some find it easy to deny everyone else's contribution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 19 minutes ago, jcs said: Yeah pretty much sums it up, it’s been a poor World Cup, the favourites all getting put out early with England cheering on the underdog every game in the hope that they scrape through n win the World Cup it’s a good achievement to win it but it’s been a disappointing World Cup no outstanding team or player , Jim hills love child top goalscorer with 3 penalties 50% of his goals Its been a brilliant world cup, loads of shocks, some great games, some excellent goals. There has been one flaw in it so far however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 20 minutes ago, exile said: FIFA was founded in France, and the World Cup was invented by a Frenchman. International football was first at home in Glasgow and the modern (passing) game invented by a team from Hampden Park. You don't need to tell me. I'm just reporting what the erse said live on TV. It was actually made in Italy but it's not going there this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, Parklife said: xG 3.09 vs 0.45. Stats tell the story. I'll take your word for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I think it's been a good world cup in terms of quite a lot of exciting games but the standard of football has been pretty poor IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Toepoke said: I'll take your word for it. I think that means the Belgians were about six times bigger than the Brasilians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 17 minutes ago, Orraloon said: I think it's been a good world cup in terms of quite a lot of exciting games but the standard of football has been pretty poor IMO. Agreed. Few games that will be remembered so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 minute ago, ParisInAKilt said: Hahaha “bitter” Aye, about 20 pints by the sound of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassrubber Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Lots of swedes out here in Spain gutted for them - the Morris dancers were outnumbered and particularly perturbed by the Scottish holidaymakers singing we fhekin hate England France and Belgium are too good for their anti football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 minute ago, TDYER63 said: Aye, about 20 pints by the sound of it. Straight onto another country’s message board to gloat, as you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Brassrubber said: Lots of swedes out here in Spain gutted for them - the Morris dancers were outnumbered and particularly perturbed by the Scottish holidaymakers singing we fhekin hate England France and Belgium are too good for their anti football England is a lot of things but I wouldn’t call it anti football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 41 minutes ago, McTeeko said: Whatever happens it’s two teams I couldn’t give a fuck about in the Final. Kilts on whoever it is. M’on Scotland! 🏴 🇫🇷 🇧🇪 🇭🇷 🇷🇺 🙌🏼😰 👍 good for you McTeeko. Neutral (or not ) you will have a ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Orraloon said: You don't need to tell me. I'm just reporting what the erse said live on TV. It was actually made in Italy but it's not going there this time. I know I just couldn't resist pointing it out. What 'home' means depends on what criteria you use. Even if football was wholly invented in England, the World Cup definitely wasn't, so it can't go home to England. I am not claiming that Scotland invented football and certainly not exclusively so. But once again, there is an asymmetry between Scotland and England and when you try to redress the balance or share the credit, it's just not accepted. (At least by some. Some of our other posters might have said fair play old chap, but it's our day today, leave it alone. So I will...) Edited July 7, 2018 by exile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, ParisInAKilt said: Straight onto another country’s message board to gloat, as you do Yes quite. I am however delighted to learn that interesting statistic that I have lasted 2 years more than my average countryman. Must have a swally to celebrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 30 minutes ago, ParisInAKilt said: Straight onto another country’s message board to gloat, as you do Apologies for him, we have numpties just like everyone else 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I'm not going to lie to you, I enjoyed that! That was the first game where I felt that England looked like they could be contenders. I still don't think we'll win it, but then I never thought Hudds would get within a hundred miles of the Premier League so who knows - my football world is on its head. As for the numpty poster - I can't really think why the first thing someone would think of would be to go & find a Scottish football forum, register, then post to get banned, so I'm calling false flag Where's Scotty when you need him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Huddersfield said: I'm not going to lie to you, I enjoyed that! That was the first game where I felt that England looked like they could be contenders. I still don't think we'll win it, but then I never thought Hudds would get within a hundred miles of the Premier League so who knows - my football world is on its head. As for the numpty poster - I can't really think why the first thing someone would think of would be to go & find a Scottish football forum, register, then post to get banned, so I'm calling false flag Where's Scotty when you need him? Looking up Corinthians 17:8 to see who wins . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 9 minutes ago, Nobby said: Apologies for him, we have numpties just like everyone else 😉 Nah worries - enjoy your evening You deserved that today. Hopefully no more though............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Just now, Barney Rubble said: Nah worries - enjoy your evening You deserved that today. Hopefully no more though............ Exactly ..well done (but no further pls) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchart Circle Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) There is an inevitability regarding Englands relentless path to the final and there are parallels with Andy Murrays first Wimbledon title. All the fancied opposition exit in the early rounds leaving a relatively easy path to the final - and I'm taking nothing away from England in saying that as they still had to win those games. In the Final Murray played the game of his life against Djokovic just as England will do against Belgium. Brazil I feel would have been too strong but again a good result for England last night. Belgium to best France on Tuesday and I predict a narrow extra time win for England over Belgium and they will be Champions of the World in eight days time. Edited July 7, 2018 by Catchart Circle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Jim Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Will be funny if the goal-line technology keeps England's hands off the trophy. Don't think my nerves will hold out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lairdyfaeinverclyde Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) Disappointed in myself for nearly responding to a knob head....... Edited July 7, 2018 by Lairdyfaeinverclyde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde1998 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Fucking hell - what a goal for Russia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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