Originally Posted by rossifumi

Yes and that was a shocker, but lets face it, it won't happen again.

Originally Posted by ScottDavis

like Northern Ireland huh?

Originally Posted by rossifumi

Yes agreed that too was shite. So Scott will you be supporting England throughout the World Cup, are you English?

Originally Posted by ScottDavis

I'm Australian mate, but have dual nationality. I'll support England once Australia get knocked out, although I fear that both England and Australia might be making an early exit!

Originally Posted by ozzieeagle

If Greece are champions of Europe then anything can happen.

I'm supporting Aussie and England, with as much heart as i can muster.


Personally I rate Aussies chances against Brazil, there again I'm an eternal optimist as is proved by my 35 year 'affliction' of supporting Palace.


As for getting through to the Quarters Aussie has 3 world class players, as do Japan and Croatia, Kewell, Cahill, and Bresciano, with Grella almost making the world class grade.... Note I've left Viduka of the list, as he is so hit and miss as not to be relied on. Chipperfeild, Culina, and Thompson, could/would also make most premiership teams squads.

So who knows

I just hope Brazil, think it will be as easy a stroll in the park as you Mike.

Originally Posted by Hutch

As opposed to Sven Eriksson's explaination for England's exit in 2002 as "We did not use the advantage we had of playing with 11 against ten." What do you think Sven and his army of apologists are going to blame this time?

Originally Posted by MikeStanton

Who gives a toss. Sven spent far too much time playing away from home, concentrating on his ball skills and not England's.

E-n-g-l-a-n-d !

Originally Posted by MikeStanton

Self-delusion is a wonderful thing eh, ozzieeagle

Brazil will p*ss on Australia from a great height. I know it, you know it and the rest of the world knows it. Game over.

Originally Posted by Hutch

Spotted a typo - you missed out the 'e' and the 'r' between the 'g' and the 'l' Oh - and make sure you're pissed and throwing a chair at a fan from another country when you're chanting it ..

Originally Posted by ScottDavis

In qualifiers Australia beat Uraguay I believe. Uraguay held Brazil to a draw TWICE. I don't think any game in the World Cup finals is a walk in the park as France found out last time!

Originally Posted by Wife Beater

I am quite prepared to have $50 with anyone on the forum who thinks Australia can beat Brasil.
Put up or shut up.

Originally Posted by MikeStanton

Oz can't even begin to compete with such countries at any level. I mean this is the team that was beaten by Iran a few years ago - a team even my grandmother beat.