Lait Choco Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) First a friendly reminder for our friends at the other side of the ocean : Now that's settled, the WC is getting closer and closer! Group stages: Notable countries that failed to qualify include four-time champions Italy (for the first time since 1958!) and three-time runner-up Netherlands (2nd major tournament in a row they failed to qualify) Notable country that qualified: Iceland (mostly part-time dentists who shocked the world in 2016 after defeating and eliminating England in a thriller of a match, also the smallest country in terms of population to reach the World Cup and it is their first world cup.) First match will be played on 14 June 2018. What are you expectations/predictions? For me, it's England-Belgium. A team that loses to part-time dentists VS a pretty much a non-country, exciting times ahead! Edited March 25, 2018 by Lait Choco suffud and Genesis 2 Quote Spoiler Q: Kimi, do you have any hobbies? KR: I collect walnuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genesis Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I'd like to say I'm stoked but Iran's gonna get its ass kicked by Portugal and Spain, one of whom is going to take the cup home I reckon. I always supported Netherlands but they didn't qualify sooooo I've got nothing else going for me Every Euro/World Cup, we gather some family and friends, toss some money in a pool, and try to pick the right results. 20 of us toss in about 100 GBP each so it gets pretty fierce. We used to do it on Excel but there's an app we found and used that worked rather well for the Euro Cup. I suggest we make one for WG and friends. We normally use the app but this is the site: https://www.superbru.com/home/index.php? Says UAE at the bottom so not sure if the app's available for download in other countries' app stores. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Leader Mojo Posted March 25, 2018 Retired Leader Share Posted March 25, 2018 England's current team is very underwhelming. You would expect them to beat Tunisia and Panama and the Belgium game is last so hopefully they've already qualified by that point. If we reach the knockout stages then there is always an element of uncertainty but our teams tend to buckle under the pressure so I don't have high hopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagered Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Iceland baby. WOOOOOOO000000000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambaleo Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 we all know germany is gonna win again # Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAIGHT Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 not very disappointed that we (netherlands) didnt qualify. we'd play like shit anyways and now I can just watch and enjoy the games without being too biased lol. Imo Germany has the best chance to win but I wouldnt be surprised if Brasil stood up and samba'd their way to the cup. Quote YT Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 It's Iceland's time to shine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WG Fargorn Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Go Canada go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffud Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I've had a soft spot for Iceland due to Coventry having Aaron Gunnarson when he was a youngster. Quality little battler. Can see england/belgiums winner being 1st/other second. Hopefully we make last 8 but its England... media hypes us to fuck and I can see harry kane being injured maliciously. Don't get me started on our defence too. Hopefully southgate gets James Milner out of retirement to give a grafter to our midfield spine, the Ox's injury vs roma is gonna hurt us. No mention of Eygpt in the first post too Lait. Big Mo will be upset. Its gonna be Him/Messi/Ronaldo who the spotlights are on this year. Winner of this Cup will be france. Their strength in depth is ridiculous. 23man squad and they have like 40+ people who would fit in easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lait Choco Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 36 minutes ago, suffud said: No mention of Eygpt in the first post too Lait. Big Mo will be upset. Its gonna be Him/Messi/Ronaldo who the spotlights are on this year. Winner of this Cup will be france. Their strength in depth is ridiculous. 23man squad and they have like 40+ people who would fit in easily. True, I'm legit happy for Egypt they qualified and it's all because of Salah. Even though its been since the 90's they've been on a WC it isn't something special to mention. Also why the hype for Salah? He played one good season at Liverpool, while the real test still has to come (CL final against a Spanish team), he's also playing with the Egyptian NT, who clearly have less quality then Liverpool so Salah will have a really hard time. Luckily they're in a good group with a decent chance at being second. Thanks for rating Belgium that high! Even we deserve it so much, it isn't gonna be our year unless we get lucky again after group stages but I doubt that. Quote Spoiler Q: Kimi, do you have any hobbies? KR: I collect walnuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffud Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Tunisa and panama shouldnt be too tough for either team. Belgium think is a bit like england tbh, both get over hyped wasnt you 3rd favorite for the euros? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragisx Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 On 3/25/2018 at 2:14 PM, Bambaleo said: we all know germany is gonna win again # I hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WG Frozen Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Go Netherlands Rut469 1 Quote Have a look at my guinea pig topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lait Choco Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 On 5/8/2018 at 1:16 PM, suffud said: Tunisa and panama shouldnt be too tough for either team. Belgium think is a bit like england tbh, both get over hyped wasnt you 3rd favorite for the euros? We were favorites but it was stolen from us. Now we don't let it fucking slip and bring it home where it belongs. Also: tomorrow it is the first game: Russia-Saudi's. Boring. Current power rankings according to the latest calculations from a local newspaper 10. Uruguay 9. Croatia 8. Argentina 7. -1 Brazil (can't make this up, srsly) 6. England 5. Portugal 4. Belgium 3. Spain 2. France 1. Germany Quote Spoiler Q: Kimi, do you have any hobbies? KR: I collect walnuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semb Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I'm actually really hyped about this World Cup! There's a lot of good underdog teams that can stand out this year IMO. I really hope to see some surprises.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeeezzy Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 USA USA USA!!! oh....wait...awkward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lait Choco Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, Semb said: I'm actually really hyped about this World Cup! There's a lot of good underdog teams that can stand out this year IMO. I really hope to see some surprises.. Guaranteed to leave you seething, that's for sure! I know i will 11 hours ago, Albeeezzy said: USA USA USA!!! oh....wait...awkward Yanks and Panama doesn't go well together eh Shame you guys aren't here though. USA vs Belgium was one of the best games of 2014 WC IMO. Nice welcome message of based Putin. Edited June 14, 2018 by Lait Choco Quote Spoiler Q: Kimi, do you have any hobbies? KR: I collect walnuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Leader Mojo Posted June 16, 2018 Retired Leader Share Posted June 16, 2018 Don’t know if this is a bad translation or if Spain’s new manager is just dumb as fuck. Talking about Ronaldo after the 3-3 "It is extremely fortunate for whichever team has him, but I certainly would not change him for any of the players in my squad." 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffud Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I honestly think Senegal have a damn good chance of last 8 or even 4. Teams got a nasty midfield and Mane up front. Solid defence too and the groups not difficult either. Called the Argy/Iceland score. Honestly can't see Messi.team winning it. MAJOR defence problems. Iceland for the last 16/8 please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lait Choco Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) Who would win? One of the best rated players or a fucking cameraman Vikings blocking your path to success in a major tournament since 2016, nothing personal kid. Welt am sonntag bringing proper banter: Edited June 17, 2018 by Lait Choco Quote Spoiler Q: Kimi, do you have any hobbies? KR: I collect walnuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lait Choco Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Well that backfired for Germany and even Brazil is playing shit. Who would've thought that Neymar played this bad? Seems like playing a season against FC baguette and croissant ain't gonna improve your skills. Oh we also play our first game today! suffud and Mojo 2 Quote Spoiler Q: Kimi, do you have any hobbies? KR: I collect walnuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Leader Mojo Posted June 18, 2018 Retired Leader Share Posted June 18, 2018 2-1 England. Nervous win. Same old England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lait Choco Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 On 6/18/2018 at 10:38 PM, Mojo said: 2-1 England. Nervous win. Same old England Missed a lot of great chances tbh. First match on a WC is always nervous for players I guess? Could say the same about Belgium. Anyways, Ronaldo carrying his team to another (cheeky) victory and Pepe being Pepe TSUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Quote Spoiler Q: Kimi, do you have any hobbies? KR: I collect walnuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffud Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Southgate did well that game but should of done changes at half time. RLC for Alli should of been on 45minutes. Was clear he was struggling and you don't want to risk players at a world cup. Team vs Panama Pickford Walker Stones Maguire Trippier Henderson RLC Rose Rashford Kane Lingard Hopefully Belgium have an easier time than us vs Tunisia. Was a frustrating game to watch them play for a draw then cry when we finally got the second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lait Choco Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 On 6/20/2018 at 8:43 PM, suffud said: Hopefully Belgium have an easier time than us vs Tunisia. Was a frustrating game to watch them play for a draw then cry when we finally got the second. I hope so, a win and we're sure of the next round. Also, this fan is spitting at a) messi and the lads, b) Sampaoli or c) a chance at the next round? Twitter is blowing up in Argentina holy fuck. "....That plays like david guetta and his four neighborhood friends..." hahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahaahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah "...who buys his clothes at the playmobil section at amazon..." :""""""""""""""""""""DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD Yes, it's a great WC so far. Quote Spoiler Q: Kimi, do you have any hobbies? KR: I collect walnuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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