Lairdyfaeinverclyde Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 My world cup thoughts: VAR: jury still out. Messi and Ronaldo: International careers over. So called 'big teams' not 'big teams' anymore. Russia: excellent hosts by all accounts. England: not over hyped for a change but not good enough, lucky to reach semi's. Neymar, Sterling and because of today Griezman an embarrassment to themselves and their country due to their simulation (diving) antics, not the only ones but high profile players. Overall enjoyable tournament. One thing could've made it better........Us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Saint Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Congratulations to France. I think they were worthy winners of the tournament. They beat Argentina, Uruguay, Belgium and Croatia in the knockout stages, all without needing a penalty shootout. That takes some doing. I feel a bit sorry for Croatia today, but they can be proud of what they've achieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Least deserving winners ever, IMO. I hope somebody is checking the ref's bank account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Aha we've been waiting on Vlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Lairdyfaeinverclyde said: Neymar, Sterling and because of today Griezman an embarrassment to themselves and their country due to their simulation (diving) antics, not the only ones but high profile players. Totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Lairdyfaeinverclyde said: One thing could've made it better........Us. Doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde1998 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Modric wins the Golden Ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Just now, Clyde1998 said: Modric wins the Golden Ball. On a day of poor decisions a good one at last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Saint Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Clyde1998 said: Modric wins the Golden Ball. Fully deserved. Plus it's an award that actually means something, unlike the Golden Boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 22 minutes ago, exile said: Rationally you may be correct but that is never going to make me like or toast this French side. Yes they took their chances but they had space because Croatia were chasing the game. Partly because the French were falling over and moaning to the ref. All down the years there are world cups and someone wins it it every time. Some are much loved worthy winners, and then there are the rest. It’s easy to be rational when you have no real vested interest. Bloody disgrace Putin has a brolly and that blonde wunnins hair is getting soaked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Russell's Lovechild Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 8 minutes ago, Lairdyfaeinverclyde said: England: not over hyped for a change Um, the English media thought their name was on the trophy as soon as they beat the mighty Tunisia and Panama (which the English media also tried to convince us) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Croatian president about to become first FIFA wet t-shirt winner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Lairdyfaeinverclyde said: Neymar, Sterling and because of today Griezman an embarrassment to themselves and their country due to their simulation (diving) antics, not the only ones but high profile players. And by the same logic, Griezmann the worst of all because his antics helped him win the final. Edited July 15, 2018 by exile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lairdyfaeinverclyde Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bobby Russell's Lovechild said: Um, the English media thought their name was on the trophy as soon as they beat the mighty Tunisia and Panama (which the English media also tried to convince us) Don't pay attention to the media, especially english... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lairdyfaeinverclyde Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, exile said: And by the same logic, Griezmann the worst of all because his antics helped him win the final. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, Toepoke said: Croatian president about to become first FIFA wet t-shirt winner... 🙂 the difference between men and women. I mention her wet hair, you mention her wet t shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Best World Cup from 1994 that I can remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, DoonTheSlope said: Best World Cup from 1994 that I can remember It was a good one. I actually thought the refereeing was excellent....until the final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I thought 1998 better than 94, and it had worthy winners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 12 minutes ago, DoonTheSlope said: Best World Cup from 1994 that I can remember 1994 was the first I could half remember and it’s this is the best one in my time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 And the ITV folk are back to talking about England again. We've just watched the best WC final since the 80s and all they want to do is talk about is England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Wonder where the French got the idea to have a party on the Champs de Mar ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Saint Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Orraloon said: And the ITV folk are back to talking about England again. We've just watched the best WC final since the 80s and all they want to do is talk about is England. A bit like you then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 19 minutes ago, George Saint said: A bit like you then. I'm not on the TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 44 minutes ago, TDYER63 said: 🙂 the difference between men and women. I mention her wet hair, you mention her wet t shirt. Ach, PC just isnae funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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