I think that my money would be about as safe if I was betting on San Marino to win it...I honestly think England can win it. No one else has been setting the world on fire in the last 6 months.
I think that my money would be about as safe if I was betting on San Marino to win it...I honestly think England can win it. No one else has been setting the world on fire in the last 6 months.
Nope. Although I am feeling relieved at the utter lack of hype. For once.
I honestly think England can win it. No one else has been setting the world on fire in the last 6 months.
OK I’m going to say it...
I’m feeling quietly optimistic that England might do a little bit better than the last few times at this World Cup.
Does anyone else feel the same way (I know that I always do this mind)?
Nope. Although I am feeling relieved at the utter lack of hype. For once.
I honestly think England can win it. No one else has been setting the world on fire in the last 6 months.
Nope. Although I am feeling relieved at the utter lack of hype. For once.
I don't see the remotest chance of us failing to get out of our group and we should beat the group H team as well, so it should be a comfortable path to the quarters.Are the other teams not going to turn up?
Quarter finals at best. Group stage exit more likely. We lack quality and technical ability. We lack tactical flexibility and we lack a player with the "X factor" to open up solid, well marshaled defenses.
Win our group and we play the runner up of group H. If we are runner up in our group we play the winner of group H. That group contains Poland, Senegal, Columbia and Japan.
Yes the lack of hype is refreshing. I think it reflects reality. We are not a very good side. Looking objectively using this tournament as experience and developing a good ( if unspectacular) group of relatively young players into a cohesive unit for the future should be the objective imo.
I don't see the remotest chance of us failing to get out of our group and we should beat the group H team as well, so it should be a comfortable path to the quarters.
That's true, but I think we have a better team this time round that genuinely believes in itself.That sounds very logical. Until you remember we are talking about England! We will find a new and exciting way to mess things up. BTW we made very similar statements about the last Euros. We got beaten by Iceland.................................
Russia will defy the odds and make the knockout stages, but only down to some strange calls by referees/assistants.
Egypt will become the first African side to reach the semi-finals, and will eventually finish 4th.
OK I’m going to say it...
I’m feeling quietly optimistic that England might do a little bit better than the last few times at this World Cup.
Does anyone else feel the same way (I know that I always do this mind)?
What did Emma Thompson do to deserve a Damehood?Whilst you are welcome to your opinion it is, in fact, twaddle. May I suggest some research on this topic before posting.
BTW - Perhaps you should have nominated your coxswain for a "gong". Here is the link for you: https://www.gov.uk/honours/nominate-someone-in-the-uk
The opening game will see a shock as well, Russia 1-2 Saudi Arabia. Despite being the hosts, Russia are dire.
I’m not expecting us to win it, if we got to the semis I’d be amazed.Likewise although I've a nasty feeling we'll go out in the semi-finals on penalties................again!
The opening game will see a shock as well, Russia 1-2 Saudi Arabia. Despite being the hosts, Russia are dire.
Famous last words.
I’m not expecting us to win it, if we got to the semis I’d be amazed.
It just feels a little less dysfunction than it has for quite a long time now, and that can only be a good thing.
I don't suppose anybody predicted 5-0?
The opening game will see a shock as well, Russia 1-2 Saudi Arabia. Despite being the hosts, Russia are dire.
.....In the words of Captain Bertorelli in 'Allo 'Allo...."What-a mistake-a to make-a"
Well at least he stuck his neck out and made a prediction, I didn't, did you?
I'd have probably said 1-1.
Seems a strange Tournament without Italy and the Netherlands.
I wonder when the last World Cup Finals with neither of them qualifying took place ?
Answers on a posting please
Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa signs contract to become new manager http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44460259
Hallelujah
On my phone abroad so can’t format it as per board rules easily, would appreciate if a mod could do this for me. Thanks.
Will he survive as manager until the season starts?
Predictions are a very dangerous game to indulge in and are something that I would never involve myself.
A dangerous game? Making a silly prediction for a football match?