Lifestyle > Sports & Entertainment

WC 2010: what are you hoping for?

<< < (3/6) > >>

MediumL:

--- Quote from: not decided yet on November 19, 2009, 12:00:14 PM ---
--- Quote from: Lunatic 63 on November 19, 2009, 10:17:43 AM ---

If U want an England final, u better hope they don't run into Portugal again  :D

--- End quote ---

you better hope Portugal don't run into Germany again :laugh:

England in the final? Neeeeever

Seriouly, when are the drawings`?

--- End quote ---

Or Greece for that matter. But Portugal are an average team. Without Ronaldo their team looks past it and definitely not as good as it was 2yrs ago.

Lunatic:
What about Germany ???  they beat us in a 3rd place game LOL where we didn't start a lot of key players. Greece, I can't hate on that  :P

the Germany reference makes no sense. The 3rd place game meant nothing and the Euro one was what, 3-2? When we talk about Portugal-England, we're talking elimination from three of the past 4 major tournaments that England has been in? That my friends, is ownage. (last 2 Euro's England made it too and the last WC)

Far from average. The team played just fine against a good Bosnia team without Ronaldo.

Furor Teutonicus:
well, I count the 3 rd place game, so that makes it 2 victories in the last 2 tournaments. On the other side, I remember an embarassing defeat in 2000.

And I agree with Medium. Portugal is not average, but as of know, I wouldn't count them in the top 8. The golden generation is gone, and the younger generation hasn't convinced me yet.
I don't think Portugal 'll play a big role in SA. 

Lunatic:

--- Quote from: not decided yet on November 19, 2009, 02:54:16 PM ---well, I count the 3 rd place game, so that makes it 2 victories in the last 2 tournaments. On the other side, I remember an embarassing defeat in 2000.

And I agree with Medium. Portugal is not average, but as of know, I wouldn't count them in the top 8. The golden generation is gone, and the younger generation hasn't convinced me yet.
I don't think Portugal 'll play a big role in SA. 

--- End quote ---
3rd place game doesn't concern me. I know a grip of our best players didn't start where-as there better players were the goal scorers. I don't recall the 2000 game; a friendly, perhaps?

Spain
Italy
England
Germany
Spain
Brazil
France
Argentina
Holland

I can't see anyone else arguing any other teams besides those better than us. That would leave us at 10. And I don't think France and Argentina are better than us; that's a toss up. And I don't care what u say about England or Holland, until they beat us (we've owned them both in recent major tournaments), they're not better than us either. But I understand England's qualifying campaign will lead u all to another answer. Fine by me. I won't argue it.

Invincible:

--- Quote from: MediumL on November 19, 2009, 07:26:49 AM ---The seedings are done on best teams at the moment. In terms of quality Holland shit all over Germany atm but come the tournament I would not be surprised if the Germans get further. Spain are probably in top 3 teams at the moment yet come the WC they too could choke (like they did against the USA) and get knocked out.

Regarding Portugal. They will probably be seeded as a 2nd team. You're definitely not in the top ten teams at the moment (as shown by their failure to qualify automatically) and just because Ronaldo is one of the world's best players means jack shit if the rest of the team is average.


Regarding what I'd like to see from the WC. I'd obviously want England to win it but thats an unlikely outcome. So I'm hoping more for brilliant games and excellent skill. FIFA handed both France and Portugal their tickets to the finals on a plate so I'd hope that their best players show their worth and provide the entertainment the fans deserve.

I'd like to see some classic grudge games. Argentina vs England, Portugal vs Greece, Brazil vs France, USA vs Mexico etc. Those always create good viewing if they live up to the hype. Moreover a 'group of death' is a must (4 top teams in one group ie. Brazil, France, Ivory Coast & Portugal). And some underdog teams achieving success (the 2002 WC was brilliant for this with Ireland and S. Korea beating the big names).

But most important is the classic moments that can be replayed in years to come. Amazing freekicks, tricks never seen before, controversial moments, sendings off, hot Brazilian girls in bikinis, a town centre full of England flags and a brilliant final.

--- End quote ---

Just to correct you in 1 place, Ireland only beat Saudi Arabia in the 2002 tournement. Drew with Germany and lost to Spain in the 2nd round on penalties. Still a great effort though.

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page

[*] Previous page