I think Chile played pretty well today and would have given many teams a run for their money, it just appears Brazil managed to pull their world class form out of the bag this evening. Chile never really looked close to scoring.
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I think Chile played pretty well today and would have given many teams a run for their money, it just appears Brazil managed to pull their world class form out of the bag this evening. Chile never really looked close to scoring.
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I forgot about that rule. And obviously the top clubs have better academies to train the youth, so it's another failure of the system.Originally Posted by Loony BoB
Another strange thing about British players is that a lot of the talented ones seem to fade away. Micah Richards for example. Michael Johnson (although, to be fair, he has had a lot of injury problems). Walcott. Lennon. Shaun Wright-Phillips. Whatever happened to them between 18/19 and now?
Listen.
United have TRIED English only players. Our 2004-2006 academy was 80% english with such players as Ritchie Jones, Kieron Lee, Ryan Shawcross, Tom Heaton, Luke Steele, David Jones etc etc. They were bollox.
Our Academy now is probably 70% English, most of whom will be sold to lower league clubs. You can make all the rules you want but the talent is just not there in abundance. You also have this insane rule in England that academy players must live within a certain distance to the ground.
Paraguay 2 Japan 0
Spain 1 Portugal 1 (Portugal win on penalties)
"Excuse me Miss, do you like pineapple?"
David Jones was a legend haha. He was even a major character in the 2nd & 3rd Pirates of the Caribbean movies
Phew, internet was broken there for over a week. Missed this thread.
I'll just make a comment on England going out. I agree with Cuchulainn on this. It's both they aren't thought at youth level to beat players and use their skill, & that they aren't born with the anatomy of an elastic band like the Portuguese for example. The English seem so stoic on the ball while the flair players of the big nations seem to have a bag of tricks. Ultimately, England's greatest downfall in the end was that they couldn't hurt teams with their possession in the final third. For what it's worth, I thought they gave everything, albeit they were probably nervous with pressure. Gareth Barry was easily England's worst player of the tournament, but he should never have been playing while carrying a slight injury.
As for Lampard's disallowed goal, it was a disgrace. Germany were the much better team and deserved to go through, but in the end the result is what counts, and it could have been a different game at 2-2. Blatter should be ashamed of himself, and the blame should solely rest on him after the Ireland - France game.
Brazil have to be favorites after last nights game. I just can't see a team left to both break them down and keep their attack at bay for 90 minutes.
Prediction for today. (Japan - Paraguay game is already being played)
Spain 1 - 0 Portugal
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lol what now weeaboos
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I don't think Wapaneses care about football. Just animes.
What a dire game, fell asleep repeatedly during it and woke up during the shootout.
horrible game. Can't believed I risked an aofficial warning in work to watch it. Even the penalties were shat.
I hope Spain destroy Portugal today!
Me too.
I liked the nap better, tbh.
It was dull, but there's been worse at this World Cup and previous. I suspect the prospect of a first quarter-finals gave both teams stage fright. And I thought the penalties were pretty good, very well taken for the most part, I think England would have lost to either side in a shootout
"Excuse me Miss, do you like pineapple?"
It's like watching Arsenal (Spain) vs Bolton (Portugal) on a Winter night at the Reebok. smurfing hell.
Don't know if Ronaldo or Torres has been a bigger let down in this World Cup. Both have been poor. Well at least Ronaldo is entertaining me with his looks of pure outrage whenever the referee ignores his dives.
Casillas looking like the weak link in the Spain side. I say weak link, they have two more world class keepers on the bench. I feel sorry for Reina especially, as he was the only Liverpool player who wasn't pure and utter wank last season (hell, I would rather Torres or Gerrard left Anfield than Reina, that is how highly I rate him!)
I too am a fan of theseWell at least Ronaldo is entertaining me with his looks of pure outrage whenever the referee ignores his dives.
Pah, it's nothing like us playing at the Reebok, we actually beat Bolton these days.
"Excuse me Miss, do you like pineapple?"
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