I got a feeling it will be an all European final. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
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I got a feeling it will be an all European final. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
the third place play off aside (stupid game) I predict just 2 more goals to come in all matches
You heard it here first
You should have joined our saddo world cup prediction leagueQuote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKO
I wasn't invited
cunts
Yeah Brazil aren't up to the task and Argentina will leak goals at the hands of Robben and co.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterI got a feeling it will be an all European final. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
I would be happy for either Brazil, Argentina or Holland to win but Germany are just undeniable favourites.
You have said they would win but I hope Germany do not win.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel BoogustusYeah Brazil aren't up to the task and Argentina will leak goals at the hands of Robben and co.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterI got a feeling it will be an all European final. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
I would be happy for either Brazil, Argentina or Holland to win but Germany are just undeniable favourites.
Pick any from the last 4
I really have no idea
I got Holland in the work sweepstake so thats hundred quid so maybe I should want them
Dont think anyone has particularly played well enough to be clear favourites but maybe Germany and Holland deserve it slightly more
Backed the Germans at the start , Think it will be a Germany,Argentina final.
I have always been unnerved by the non German, German supporter.:-\Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterYou have said they would win but I hope Germany do not win.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimanuel BoogustusYeah Brazil aren't up to the task and Argentina will leak goals at the hands of Robben and co.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterI got a feeling it will be an all European final. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
I would be happy for either Brazil, Argentina or Holland to win but Germany are just undeniable favourites.
I've backed Germany since the start, well since the last World Cup.
I think its 6 of this team were playing together in the under 21 side and some of those in the under 17s.
This is where England fuck up massively when we throw squads together at the last minute and wonder why they haven't gelled yet and throw our top kids straight into the senior team without grounding them first like the Germans do so well
;)
Look back at Mexico 86 and Italia 90 and the core was the same players give or take a few and you could name the starting 11 with ease.
We did well in both those and only bad luck and shit penalties stopped us.
Even Euro 96 we did well again with some of the same players as italia 90.
England are a fucking embarressment at present and have been for years now.
Awesome substitution play by Coach Van Gaal who pinch hit special team goalminder Tim Krul for Saturday night's pk goal derby. Krul saved two pk goals to send Team Netherdutch through to the Final Four.
Brazil may not get past Germany tomorrow..... but they're not going anywhere.
I fully expect them to be in the mix for the 2018 WC.
5-nill....WOW
Seriously, its got me pissed off, put the beer cold this morning, exited for the game and ended upQuote:
Originally Posted by armin
0-5 in 34 minutes, now i'm snuggled up in bed ready for sleep....
Yeah I hurried home from work expecting a fun game and it was already 4 -0 by time i walked in... as long as there is a few more goals ill be happy lolQuote:
Originally Posted by XwetieSeriously, its got me pissed off, put the beer cold this morning, exited for the game and ended upQuote:
Originally Posted by armin
0-5 in 34 minutes, now i'm snuggled up in bed ready for sleep....
There is the second half.
Yah wish still can't sleep! pissed off :)Quote:
Originally Posted by arminYeah I hurried home from work expecting a fun game and it was already 4 -0 by time i walked in... as long as there is a few more goals ill be happy lolQuote:
Originally Posted by XwetieSeriously, its got me pissed off, put the beer cold this morning, exited for the game and ended upQuote:
Originally Posted by armin
0-5 in 34 minutes, now i'm snuggled up in bed ready for sleep....
Just about to watch.
I predict 7-1 to Germany. Just a hunch.
I don't think the backlash will be over until 2022 at least!Quote:
Originally Posted by TitoFan
Germany are just too good, Brazil were lost without Neymar and after 3-0 just gave up.
We were all surprised Brazil actually reached the semis weren't we ?
Rode their luck to get here and certainly didn't look like winners.
Ok the reult was a bit freakish. Despite ultra shit defending, hilarious when Hansen analysed it, Germany just had one of those 5-10 minute spells where everything went in. Have seen those just a few times in football in my lifetime - hell even England had one against Holland in Euro 1996 when we couldn't miss for a few minutes ! Would you believe Brazil actually had more shots on goal last night.
The German's mental strength and composure is second to none. Danny Wellbeck would have blasted all those chances straight at keeper in blind panic rather than showing composure to pass to an unmarked team mate in the clear. England need to take note of how the Germans do things - our utter bollocks premier league doesn't help and neither does this political correct shite that goes on at school sports days where there are no winners or losers any more, just taking part is rewarded ! I bet the Germans don't have such shite. We need to breed winners not also rans. Rant over.
I think Holland v Germany is a fair final as those two probably been the best of the tournament.
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Originally Posted by Mark TKO
Sports day is closer to Olympics though. And Britain kick Germany's arses in that.
And Australia's. And France. Italy. Brazil.
you know what i meant ffs
Even if Germany had a really shite team eg Joe Hart in goal, Leighton Baines in defence, Gerrard in midfield, Wellbeck up front etc..... would you back against them ?
No cos mentally they could still pull a result out
I know what you mean.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKO
I agree with you fully with regards to our football team. Just get on my soapbox when it's applied to other sports.
true
we piss on them at snooker and darts
And Rugby. Cricket. Cycling. Boxing. Loads of Olympic sports. Had more Formula One world champs than them (more than any nation in fact).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKO
In fact Football is all they have over us I'd say.
and that's the one that hurts the most.............Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanmanAnd Rugby. Cricket. Cycling. Boxing. Loads of Olympic sports. Had more Formula One world champs than them (more than any nation in fact).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKO
In fact Football is all they have over us I'd say.
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Originally Posted by Mark TKOand that's the one that hurts the most.............Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanmanAnd Rugby. Cricket. Cycling. Boxing. Loads of Olympic sports. Had more Formula One world champs than them (more than any nation in fact).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKO
In fact Football is all they have over us I'd say.
This is true.
That's why it colours our view of all sport.
One day we'll get in right in football. In my lifetime I hope.
Holland v Argentina is dire.
I'm pretty sure the germans consistenly beat yall in the medal count in the olympics...Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanmanQuote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKOand that's the one that hurts the most.............Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanmanAnd Rugby. Cricket. Cycling. Boxing. Loads of Olympic sports. Had more Formula One world champs than them (more than any nation in fact).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKO
In fact Football is all they have over us I'd say.
This is true.
That's why it colours our view of all sport.
One day we'll get in right in football. In my lifetime I hope.
Erm,Quote:
Originally Posted by arminI'm pretty sure the germans consistenly beat yall in the medal count in the olympics...Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanmanQuote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKOand that's the one that hurts the most.............Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanmanAnd Rugby. Cricket. Cycling. Boxing. Loads of Olympic sports. Had more Formula One world champs than them (more than any nation in fact).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKO
In fact Football is all they have over us I'd say.
This is true.
That's why it colours our view of all sport.
One day we'll get in right in football. In my lifetime I hope.
London 2012-
Britain 29 Golds 65 Medals
Germany 11 Golds 44 Medals
Beijing 2008 -
Britain 19 Golds 47 medals
Germany 16 Golds 41 Medals
All time -
Britain 236 golds, 780 Medals
Germany 174 Golds 573 Medals
Argentina v Germany final on Sunday.
You'd think Germany, but seen too much football to be too confident. I'd rather Germany win though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
if you look you pretty much picked the only two olympics in recent memory where Britain won more medals, usually it is not even closeQuote:
Originally Posted by ryanmanErm,Quote:
Originally Posted by arminI'm pretty sure the germans consistenly beat yall in the medal count in the olympics...Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanmanQuote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKOand that's the one that hurts the most.............Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanmanAnd Rugby. Cricket. Cycling. Boxing. Loads of Olympic sports. Had more Formula One world champs than them (more than any nation in fact).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKO
In fact Football is all they have over us I'd say.
This is true.
That's why it colours our view of all sport.
One day we'll get in right in football. In my lifetime I hope.
London 2012-
Britain 29 Golds 65 Medals
Germany 11 Golds 44 Medals
Beijing 2008 -
Britain 19 Golds 47 medals
Germany 16 Golds 41 Medals
All time -
Britain 236 golds, 780 Medals
Germany 174 Golds 573 Medals
here are the results since reunification
92 germany 32 golds total 82
Britain 5 golds total 20
96 germany 20 golds total 65
Britain 1 gold total 15
2000 germany 13 golds total 56
Britain 11 golds total 28
2004 germany 13 golds total 49
Britain 9 golds total 30
don't know where you got that 174# for germany since just the ones up there listed is like 100+ medals for germany, then you throw in the time they were east/west germany...yeah don't think its even close.
To add I went back to 1988 if you combine east and west germany they have 48 golds just at those games and a total of 142, Britain had 5 golds and 24 total. You were saying?
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Originally Posted by arminif you look you pretty much picked the only two olympics in recent memory where Britain won more medals, usually it is not even closeQuote:
Originally Posted by ryanmanErm,Quote:
Originally Posted by arminI'm pretty sure the germans consistenly beat yall in the medal count in the olympics...Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanmanQuote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKOand that's the one that hurts the most.............Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanmanAnd Rugby. Cricket. Cycling. Boxing. Loads of Olympic sports. Had more Formula One world champs than them (more than any nation in fact).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKO
In fact Football is all they have over us I'd say.
This is true.
That's why it colours our view of all sport.
One day we'll get in right in football. In my lifetime I hope.
London 2012-
Britain 29 Golds 65 Medals
Germany 11 Golds 44 Medals
Beijing 2008 -
Britain 19 Golds 47 medals
Germany 16 Golds 41 Medals
All time -
Britain 236 golds, 780 Medals
Germany 174 Golds 573 Medals
here are the results since reunification
92 germany 32 golds total 82
Britain 5 golds total 20
96 germany 20 golds total 65
Britain 1 gold total 15
2000 germany 13 golds total 56
Britain 11 golds total 28
2004 germany 13 golds total 49
Britain 9 golds total 30
don't know where you got that 174# for germany since just the ones up there listed is like 100+ medals for germany, then you throw in the time they were east/west germany...yeah don't think its even close.
To add I went back to 1988 if you combine east and west germany they have 48 golds just at those games and a total of 142, Britain had 5 golds and 24 total. You were saying?
Well I didn't pick two random games, I took the two most RECENT...
I wasn't saying Britain has always had the upper hand, but lately we have. And that won't change any time soon. Their trend is very much downwards and ours is very much upwards.
We were utter shit in the 80s/90s but have consistently got better and better.
Only US and China above us at 2012, and 4th in 2008.
Also, not that this is my point, but you can't count East and West Germany together.
That's two teams. And given you only have a finite number of entries per event for each team it's a bit of an advantage having two teams.
In summary, in terms of the Olympics, Germany used to be better, now Britain is.
who gives a fuck about the olympics
Being as its the second most watched sporting event in the world I'd say quite a few.Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44
You into any sports other than football or boxing?
Plenty of good sports out there, why limit yourself.
Eric is right we do not care until 2016.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanmanBeing as its the second most watched sporting event in the world I'd say quite a few.Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44
You into any sports other than football or boxing?
Plenty of good sports out there, why limit yourself.
The fucking Germans are going to win this.
German medal numbers are vastly inflated by the East German athletic programme which systematically doped all their athletes with everything known to man. The East German womens athletic team all looked like Arnold Schwarzenegger's big brother.