Originally Posted by Bernieboy

Im ****ed if the brits end up playing the french,rock and hard place senario,night for watching better homes and gardens

Originally Posted by Three Legs

I'd be astounded if Australia progress through that group.

I'd tip Ghana to finish runners up altho' Serbia are a very dangerous side also. Australia simply haven't got the firepower to make it past the group stage ... They look solid enough but have no flair whatsoever in the side.

They will hoping "our" Timmy can bail them out of the shit with a couple of set piece winners ...

England look a good bet for the quarters at least. Much will depend on the fitness of Rooney, Gerrard, Terry, A Cole and I hope J Cole squeezes back into the squad ... The keeping position is the only real weakness altho' Glen Johnson isn't a big fave of mine ... I'd go with Wes Brown.

I've got some air miles to rack up in 2010 ...

Originally Posted by ozzieeagle

Unfortunately tend to agree re Australias chances. They are one major young striker short. Unless they can jump start Nathan Burns over in Greece. He was supposedly the next big thing..... not even had a run with the squad yet. Although a sneak win against the Krauts in the first game should see them get through.... Miracles can happen... They badly need a potent striker to come out of the woodwork though. Might start praying for a an epiphany for Robbie Kruise of MV.

I'd be slightly more worried about the US in Englands group than people appear to be, if any team is going to spoil the party it'll be the yanks.


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Originally Posted by ozzieeagle

Unfortunately tend to agree re Australias chances. They are one major young striker short. Unless they can jump start Nathan Burns over in Greece. He was supposedly the next big thing..... not even had a run with the squad yet. Although a sneak win against the Krauts in the first game should see them get through.... Miracles can happen... They badly need a potent striker to come out of the woodwork though. Might start praying for a an epiphany for Robbie Kruise of MV.

I'd be slightly more worried about the US in Englands group than people appear to be, if any team is going to spoil the party it'll be the yanks.


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Originally Posted by kporte

Who did Scotland get?

Originally Posted by Broad Shoulders

They'll get the usual; a "wish you were here" postcard from the entire England Team

Originally Posted by Broad Shoulders

Robbie Kruse is a midfielder though. Plus he needs to bulk up a bit, he gets too easily muscled off the ball

Originally Posted by kporte

Who did Scotland get?

Originally Posted by stuckinblighty

No doubt the bitter and twisted 'sweaties' will be cheering for anyone who plays against England,kinda pathetic really

Originally Posted by kporte

Some will, some will cheer on England. Don't believe the hype. Come on England!!

Originally Posted by Broad Shoulders

This is where I think it is interesting. As much as the majority of Irish and Scots like to hate/dislike/give shit to the English I found that in my experience most Irish people will back England in football when the Irish are not represented, whilst as most Scots I know will die hell before they ever support the English. In fact I have seen a fair few Scots in my time back the Germans over us.

Originally Posted by kporte

I remember being in Edinburgh surrounded by Scots with Argentina strips on. They either bought or borrowed strips, that's how bad they can be. Bit sad really.