The 2 page World Cup Thread

Closed Thread Subscribe

Thread Tools

Jun 11th 2014 | 5:29 am

#61

magnumpi

Thread Starter

Nuther day in paradise.ca

Joined: Aug 2008

Posts: 7,269

From: Ajax, Ontario

Re: The 2 page World Cup Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesM

Some arseh*le was trying to squeeze in front of me on the Lakeshore yesterday. Once I saw his italian flag he had no chance.

Such a pleasant drive the Lakeshore and Gardener this year ehh

Erm let's do construction on both tee hee

Jun 11th 2014 | 5:50 am

#62

JamesM

Dive Bar Drunk

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 8,671

From: Toronto

Re: The 2 page World Cup Thread

It's killing me. Scared to drive anywhere because of delays. Especially on weekends.

Jun 11th 2014 | 7:05 am

#63

burks

BE Enthusiast

Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 815

From: The 'Wack

Re: The 2 page World Cup Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon

Obviously not Captain obvious to the non footy fans who left the UK when Sky had the broadcasting rights.

Friends are visiting during WC so thought if better be the decent hosts and at least know where to find it.

Looks like Bbc and itv are alternating .

Sky have never had the rights to the World Cup. It is Category A event which means it must have live coverage on free-to-air channels. BBC and ITV will split the coverage.
Ofcom Code on Sports and Other Listed and Designated Events - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

CBC will be showing all the games live both on TV and online. They are also going to be showing highlights of each days events in the evening.

Jun 11th 2014 | 7:14 am

#64

JamesM

Dive Bar Drunk

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 8,671

From: Toronto

Re: The 2 page World Cup Thread

Smart arse

One more sleep.

Really looking forward to Brazil-Croatia tomorrow now!

Last edited by JamesM; Jun 11th 2014 at 7:15 am. Reason: Didn't quote???? Expats is rubbish since they did this upgrade

Jun 11th 2014 | 7:31 am

#65

Greenhill

Pictou County Superstarâ„¢

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 4,219

From: On top of the Green hill, NS

Greenhill has a reputation beyond repute

Re: The 2 page World Cup Thread

Have you thought about running away from home?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oink

I've got a nice shiny wall chart poster but HID wouldn't let me put it up in the living room and that was after I bought her a posh new patio settee so she wouldn't bother me about the big tv on the WC weekends.

Jun 11th 2014 | 10:55 am

#66

Greenhill

Pictou County Superstarâ„¢

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 4,219

From: On top of the Green hill, NS

Re: The 2 page World Cup Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by burks

CBC will be showing all the games live both on TV and online. They are also going to be showing highlights of each days events in the evening.

They have an app available as well, "Download the free CBC World Cup App to stream games on your iOS or Android device."

CBC Toronto - Events

Jun 11th 2014 | 11:05 am

#67

burks

BE Enthusiast

Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 815

From: The 'Wack

Re: The 2 page World Cup Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oink

Got my wall chart on the fridge! It isn't shiny though

Jun 11th 2014 | 11:09 am

#68

Oink

Joined: Sep 2008

Posts: 20,188

Re: The 2 page World Cup Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenhill

They have an app available as well, "Download the free CBC World Cup App to stream games on your iOS or Android device."

CBC Toronto - Events

Here's a couple of more useful apps for the WC.

BC Liquor Store

LCBO

Jun 11th 2014 | 11:23 am

#69

burks

BE Enthusiast

Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 815

From: The 'Wack

Re: The 2 page World Cup Thread

Blatter wants another term.. and to introduce Manager challenges during games.

BBC Sport - Sepp Blatter: Fifa president criticises Uefa 'disrespect'

Maybe he will get 'lost' whilst in Brazil

Jun 11th 2014 | 11:11 pm

#70

mdizzle

Forum Regular

Joined: Mar 2013

Posts: 237

Re: The 2 page World Cup Thread

On the English team - there seems to have been considerably less media hype surrounding the team this time round. I actually find that weird, I think that England have a pretty strong side. A few players may be slightly untested at this level (e.g. Sterling), but I think that England will at least progress from the group. When I compare the potential starting line-ups for Brazil and for the last Euros, I think the current team is quite a bit better.

In summary, I have a suspicion that England are potential dark-horses this year, alongside Belgium (in terms of the Euro teams).

Spoiler:

Jun 12th 2014 | 12:14 am

#71

Oink

Joined: Sep 2008

Posts: 20,188

Re: The 2 page World Cup Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenhill

Have you thought about running away from home?

No, but I said to HID "Here's $50 to spend when you're out while I'm watching the footie."

She replied, "Oh, I won't need as much as that."

So I pointed out, she would as it has to last her four weeks.

Jun 12th 2014 | 12:17 am

#72

Greenhill

Pictou County Superstarâ„¢

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 4,219

From: On top of the Green hill, NS

Re: The 2 page World Cup Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oink

Jun 12th 2014 | 12:17 am

#73

Partially discharged

BE Forum Addict

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 3,366

Partially discharged has a reputation beyond repute

Re: The 2 page World Cup Thread

Which World Cup team are you? | Football | theguardian.com

Funny quiz... Holland for me.

Jun 12th 2014 | 1:23 am

#74

Greenhill

Pictou County Superstarâ„¢

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 4,219

From: On top of the Green hill, NS

Re: The 2 page World Cup Thread

With regard to the Manaus pitch being "in bad shape", England striker Wayne Rooney is unconcerned, saying: "It's the same for ourselves and Italy, so we'll both have to deal with that." (Source: BBC sport)

Wayne, I see the point you're trying to make but your conclusion might be a little inaccurate. Here's a picture from 2012 that will help you understand: