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Jun 23rd 2010 | 6:19 am

#481

jimf

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Re: World Cup

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Originally Posted by Novocastrian

Possibly. But they're not out of the group yet. If they only draw with Ghana (or of course lose) and Serbia win, the Germans are toast.

Ghana are good but I think Germany have the best record overall for reaching quarter and semi finals - even better than Brazil.

Jun 23rd 2010 | 8:18 am

#482

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Re: World Cup

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Originally Posted by R I C H

We've already been unconvincing against 3 supposedly softer teams. How many 'easy' games does a decent team need before purportedly being capable of taking on a tougher challenge?

Either you're capable from the get go, or not.

In every World Cup an element of luck is required to win. The element of luck required is somewhat greater the better the team's you have to play.

I think we will overcome Germany but frankly the Argentinians and Brazilians look a cut above every one else at this tournament.

Jun 23rd 2010 | 8:19 am

#483

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Originally Posted by Oink

I waited until 9:00 when they said they replay the US game but they were still showing the US goal. Canadian tv makes me want to puke.

Would you prefer the scintillating analysis provided by Shearer and company....Novo may not want to read this.

http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/spor...-of.6364084.jp

Jun 23rd 2010 | 8:20 am

#484

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Re: World Cup

Greenhill 33
Novocastrian 30
JamesM 28
LordVader 28
Alan2005 25
Flogger 23
Oink 23
Kiwilass 4
PartiallyDischarged 2

Woohoo!

Jun 23rd 2010 | 8:20 am

#485

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Re: World Cup

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Originally Posted by jimf

The more 'easy' games the better. Looking at it the other way I'm sure Germany would rather play USA then England.

On current form? I dont think so.

Still, frayed as they are, the flags are still on my car...

Jun 23rd 2010 | 8:21 am

#486

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Re: World Cup

Bugger -are we still in??

Jun 23rd 2010 | 8:22 am

#487

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Re: World Cup

24 Jun...predictions before 11:00am AST please

* Slovakia 0 Italy 0
* Paraguay 0 NewZealand 0
* Denmark 0 Japan 0
* Cameroon 0 Netherlands 0

Jun 23rd 2010 | 8:23 am

#488

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Re: World Cup

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Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon

Bugger -are we still in??

Until we lose to Germany on penalties in the next round

Its tradition.

Whose to miss their kick? I say Joe Cole and Rooney based on today

Jun 23rd 2010 | 8:27 am

#489

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Originally Posted by iaink

Until we lose to Germany on penalties in the next round

Its tradition.

Whose to miss their kick? I say Joe Cole and Rooney based on today

whens that then . . .Sunday??

Jun 23rd 2010 | 8:28 am

#490

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Re: World Cup

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Originally Posted by iaink

Until we lose to Germany on penalties in the next round

Its tradition.

Whose to miss their kick? I say Joe Cole and Rooney based on today

I'll take John Terry to miss in the hope his boss get's the chop.

Jun 23rd 2010 | 8:30 am

#491

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Re: World Cup

JamesM Slovakia 0 Italy 1
JamesM Paraguay 3 NewZealand 1
JamesM Denmark 2 Japan 0
JamesM Cameroon 1 Netherlands 2

Jun 23rd 2010 | 8:35 am

#492

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Re: World Cup

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Originally Posted by The4BellsLondon

whens that then . . .Sunday??

Sunday, 10am EST, 3pm UK time.

The penalties will be shortly after noon / 5pm

Jun 23rd 2010 | 8:38 am

#493

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Sunday, 10am EST, 3pm UK time.

The penalties will be shortly after noon / 5pm

oooh - I land in uk at 8am . . . . .

Jun 23rd 2010 | 8:38 am

#494

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I'll try and boost my pathetic standings in this pool.

PartiallyDischarged Slovakia 1 Italy 1
PartiallyDischarged Paraguay 2 NewZealand 1
PartiallyDischarged Denmark 0 Japan 0
PartiallyDischarged Cameroon 1 Netherlands 2

Jun 23rd 2010 | 8:41 am

#495

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Re: World Cup

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Originally Posted by iaink

Until we lose to Germany on penalties in the next round

Its tradition.

Whose to miss their kick? I say Joe Cole and Rooney based on today

There should be a really good skied over the bar effort by someone. It's not good enough just to scuff it straight at the keeper.