vanderark14 Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 10 hours ago, mcguffin said: Agreed. Can't see Croatia getting passed Brazil. But I'm really hoping Croatia give them a game--hopefully with Modric firing on all cylinders. Croatia record at the world cup is unreal considering the size of the country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Why all the crapping themselves over England? Their most recent form against top notch opposition was the Nations League. What happened? They got thrashed in games and were relegated. And lets not start the crap that they weren't interested. They were interested in the previous Nations League where they were semi-finalists. Mark my words the first decent attack and defence they come up against will find them out. England's defence could not keep out Iran, USA and even Senegal breached their defence. Now that same defence face the prospect of dealing with Mbappe, Giroud, Netmar, Messi, Ronaldo, Gakpo and more. Think on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potted Heid Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 14 hours ago, ger intae them said: Meditate Ramy…….. vanquish the hate, flood yourself with empathy….. but seriously, detested the wee dick since that friendly at the emirates. Couldn't agree more (about Neymar). His greetin and cheatin spoiled an otherwise great day out at the Emirates. I think I was more shocked by this than when they got humped by Germany 7-1 in 2014, having been accustomed to Brazilians being different class at football. He can redeem himself by scoring a hat-trick against Them in the final, of course. Still hoping for a Brazil v France final, with the South Americans inspired to victory by Pele getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Was great to finally see a fitba team that looked half decent, Brazil were outstanding in the first half. There's oor safety net but hopefully France will make sure we don't need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Och Aye Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Wasn't sure what thread to put this on (don't shout at me Ramy). Michael O'Neil signing long term contract to be Northern Ireland manager again. That next qualification group must helped him make that decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 16 hours ago, mcguffin said: Agreed. Can't see Croatia getting passed Brazil. But I'm really hoping Croatia give them a game--hopefully with Modric firing on all cylinders. I'm expecting Croatia to give them a better game than South Korea did. That's mainly because I think Croatia are better at defending. This will be a really good test to see how good Brasil are up front. Juranovic is the weak link in the Croatia team though, so I think Brasil might exploit that. It will also be good to see if young Gvardiol is as good as I think he is. I think Modric will be sitting much deeper than normal and with Kovacic and Brosivic alongside him, that's a midfield to match any team, if they are on song from the start. Croatia don't have too much up front though. Whilst Perisic has shown he can still contribute in bursts he is nowhere near the player he used to be. I think Croatia's best chance is to take it to penalties again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 6 hours ago, vanderark14 said: Croatia record at the world cup is unreal considering the size of the country And, football isn't even their main sport. They have produced some tremendous players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 6 minutes ago, Orraloon said: And, football isn't even their main sport. They have produced some tremendous players. It puts our failures into perspective IMO. A small country like that regularly gets to the latter stages of tournaments including a world cup final but hey handful of our clubs did well in Europe once and we get four OF matches guaranteed every year 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Morocco drew 2-2 with Spain four years ago at the 2018 World Cup Hasnt been a desmond in the tournament yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Noticed the Spanish police are on “high alert” after the scenes in Belgium and the Netherlands, 1 million Moroccans living on the Spainish mainland. Reckon it’ll be tasty if they get a result, narrow Spanish victory for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocky Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Orraloon said: And, football isn't even their main sport. They have produced some tremendous players. I attended a game there in October and a guy was telling me all their top teams have to start with 6 Croatians In their team Can u imagine that rule in Scotland.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Och Aye Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 (edited) Spain not impressive at all. Never seen a team so reluctant to put a cross in. Edited December 6, 2022 by Och Aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamP Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 1 hour ago, stocky said: I attended a game there in October and a guy was telling me all their top teams have to start with 6 Croatians In their team Can u imagine that rule in Scotland.... I am almost sure that in the early days of Champions League you could only play 3 non-scots in a Scottish side. Almost sure that is. I am assuming Bosman put a stop to that and EU rules but not 100% sure about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 28 minutes ago, SamP said: I am almost sure that in the early days of Champions League you could only play 3 non-scots in a Scottish side. Almost sure that is. I am assuming Bosman put a stop to that and EU rules but not 100% sure about that. From memory it was 3 non-UK players i.e. only 3foreigners but all British players could count as Scot nationals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamP Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 1 minute ago, fringo said: From memory it was 3 non-UK players i.e. only 3foreigners but all British players could count as Scot nationals. You may be right there. How the hell did they come up with that rule? Don't get me wrong I would have it today and maybe the OF would have to bring on Scottish players. Can only hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 On 11/23/2022 at 7:46 PM, Ally Bongo said: There is definitely something afoot Not half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Caledonian Craig said: Why all the crapping themselves over England? Their most recent form against top notch opposition was the Nations League. What happened? They got thrashed in games and were relegated. And lets not start the crap that they weren't interested. They were interested in the previous Nations League where they were semi-finalists. Mark my words the first decent attack and defence they come up against will find them out. England's defence could not keep out Iran, USA and even Senegal breached their defence. Now that same defence face the prospect of dealing with Mbappe, Giroud, Netmar, Messi, Ronaldo, Gakpo and more. Think on. if England win it then i will say well done and congratulate them. The biggest achievement in football and they will have beaten some great teams to do it. If they beat France then it will only be Morocco between them and the final. I think England have a great chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Och Aye Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 One win in four for Spain in Qatar. They must be worried about qualifying for the Euros 😙🎶 Pinning my hopes on France and Brazil to stop England. Not sure anyone else are that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Malcolm said: if England win it then i will say well done and congratulate them. The biggest achievement in football and they will have beaten some great teams to do it. If they beat France then it will only be Morocco between them and the final. I think England have a great chance. Assuming Morocco get by Portugal or Switzerland. Edited December 6, 2022 by scotlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Malcolm said: if England win it then i will say well done and congratulate them. The biggest achievement in football and they will have beaten some great teams to do it. If they beat France then it will only be Morocco between them and the final. I think England have a great chance. I think portugal and Switzerland might have something to say about that and shock horror, billy the brit who supports rangers in europe would congratulate England if they win🤣 Edited December 6, 2022 by vanderark14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, scotlad said: Shit. 😕 Apart from maybe Portugal or Switzerland 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: I think portugal and Switzerland might have something to say about that and shock horror, billy the brit who supports rangers in europe would congratulate England if they win🤣 support Celtic in Europe too! And would also congratulate wales or Northern Ireland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 11 minutes ago, Malcolm said: support Celtic in Europe too! And would also congratulate wales or Northern Ireland! Very good. And sit by and accept their supporters ripping the piss out of us in return. Very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 3 hours ago, stocky said: I attended a game there in October and a guy was telling me all their top teams have to start with 6 Croatians In their team Can u imagine that rule in Scotland.... Most of our teams would be much better with 6 Croatians in their team. 😉 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 13 hours ago, vanderark14 said: I don't think England or Spain are ahead of Brazil. Im glad I didn't respond to this before last nights walk in the park 😂. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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