Guest The Architect Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Italy are always out of form leading in to the World Cup. And they usually start slow in the group stages and get better the further they go, although this Italy team is old, and one of the weakest they're taking in over a decade. Plus Pirlo will miss the first two games, but one of them is against New Zealand, though. They'll probably draw with Paraguay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I've got 3 teams in the tournament, but I would be surprised if they made it further than the initial round. Still, I might be pleasantly surprised “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Architect Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Isn't one of them Denmark? I wouldn't be surprised at all if they made it through to the last 16. I think they're a better team than Cameroon, and the jury's still out on whether playing on African soil is going to make much difference on the outcomes or not. I think Pidesco's on the ball, all the African teams will probably crash and burn, because even if Ivory Coast and Ghana make it to the last 16, Spain and England will knock them out. If no African teams make the quarter-finals, I think the Africans will see that as a failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Isn't one of them Denmark? I wouldn't be surprised at all if they made it through to the last 16. It is. Denmark, New Zealand and Australia are the countries I've lived in the last decade. Denmark lack stability, which means it's possible, but I wouldn't count on it “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthe Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Isn't one of them Denmark? I wouldn't be surprised at all if they made it through to the last 16. It is. Denmark, New Zealand and Australia are the countries I've lived in the last decade. Denmark lack stability, which means it's possible, but I wouldn't count on it Mmh, I narrowly missed being born in Italy and have lived almost a third of my life in Greece. Studying French for 13 years just left me with a near-pathological hatred for them, so as long as they don't win, I'll be happy - don't expect much from either of my two "almost home countries" You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendu Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 (edited) One month to go till the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Predict the following: 1. Winning team 2. Top scorer 3. Tournament’s MVP 4. Teams who will surprise (if any) 5. Teams who will disappoint (if any) 6. Who will have the better tournament out of Messi, Rooney and Ronaldo. 1. Spain 2. Drogba (I'm sure he will play) 3. No idea 4. Ivoire 5. Portugal, Italy, France 6. Messi Edited June 11, 2010 by Bendu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgon Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 After our training match v South Africa I genuinely don't believe we will go through. Na na na na na na ... greg358 from Darksouls 3 PVP is a CHEATER. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoonDing Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Anyone rooting for North Korea? I wish they were put in the same group as South Korea. Tomorrow is Engerland - USA & Nigeria - Argentina, could be interesting. The ending of the words is ALMSIVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsingham Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I've laid money on: Mexico wining 2-1. A greek victory 0-0 France vs uruguay And gambled big on Argentina losing the plot due to mismanagement and Nigeria doing as well as they aim to. I thought about betting on Serbia, out of misplaced forum loyalty (I know several members are serbs) but restrained myself. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoonDing Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 (edited) I wonder which referee will ruin the World Cup this year. In 2002, there was , last WC Australia was scandalously robbed after an Italian dive. France shouldn't even be in this year's WC, after the handball against Ireland. Edited June 11, 2010 by virumor The ending of the words is ALMSIVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Interesting opening ceremony, playing a song about New York. Wonder who planned that one. There are none that are right, only strong of opinion. There are none that are wrong, only ignorant of facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigranes Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Anyone rooting for North Korea? I wish they were put in the same group as South Korea. Ohhh no you don't. Want the bloody South African president to shut up so we can get with the football. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoonDing Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Holy cow, vuvuzelas are annoying. The ending of the words is ALMSIVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsingham Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Stuck doing work till late today. Bunch of friends coming to stay for the weekend, though. Hopefully no chance of slyly trying to work over the next couple of days. I love my work too much sometimes. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcador Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 (edited) France shouldn't even be in this year's WC, after the handball against Ireland. Not really, Ireland might well have lost on kicks. Mexico - SA was an entertaining match, shame Vela didn't do more. Rooting for Germany and Holland, but will end up disappointed. Those vuvuzelas are beyond irritating, sucky thing too is how they kill fans trying to do something else. Imagine trying to chant over that drone. Edited June 11, 2010 by Malcador Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkreku Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Why does every game sound like a giant mosquito from beginning to end? Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgon Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Yeah maybe handing out those compresses air horns to everyone at the entrance was a mistake. Na na na na na na ... greg358 from Darksouls 3 PVP is a CHEATER. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I wonder if there'll be any random headbutting in the last 10 minutes this year. There are none that are right, only strong of opinion. There are none that are wrong, only ignorant of facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syraxis Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 (edited) Anyone rooting for North Korea? I don't even think most NKorean's know they're in the cup. Tomorrow is Engerland - USA Now this I can't wait for, will be a very good match. Tis a shame I might miss it tommorow though. Edited June 11, 2010 by Syraxis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshugger Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Ah, a good 'ole game of football, featuring The Empire against The Colonies. I will definately watch that one. "Some men see things as they are and say why?""I dream things that never were and say why not?"- George Bernard Shaw"Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man."- Friedrich Nietzsche "The amount of energy necessary to refute bull**** is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it." - Some guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoonDing Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 (edited) I weep for Ireland, who would have kicked the behinds of those Uruguayans. France just plain sucks. And on another note (pun intended): Edited June 11, 2010 by virumor The ending of the words is ALMSIVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syraxis Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I'm watching it now, game is going nowhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshugger Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I weep for Ireland, who would have kicked the behinds of those Uruguayans. France just plain sucks. And on another note (pun intended): Thank god for the mute-button. "Some men see things as they are and say why?""I dream things that never were and say why not?"- George Bernard Shaw"Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man."- Friedrich Nietzsche "The amount of energy necessary to refute bull**** is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it." - Some guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte Carlo Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 America boasts a capable football team (guys like Clint Dempsey are easily as good as the second tier Premiership England players in our squad). They will give England a run for their money. England 2010 is in a mess, and usually disappoint in the early stages of World Cup tournaments. No Rio Ferdinand, no palpable team spirit and an overpaid, underperforming squad. Only Rooney really shines but the traditional mid-field problems threaten to undermine him. I think a draw is on the cards, my football mentat friends suggest 2-1 to England as a good result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte Carlo Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Oh, and keep an eye on Donovan (USA), my money is on him scoring today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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