2018 World Cup in Russia
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All done here at England’s first training session in Zelenogorsk. I think my favourite part was the Russian Police coming in to our technical booth to ask for the same goody bags handed to the dozens of children in attendance. You’re never too old or too serious for free swag.
Suspect that is a case of fast learning by Russian Police Officers after their Summer Hols in Thailand last year
All done here at England’s first training session in Zelenogorsk. I think my favourite part was the Russian Police coming in to our technical booth to ask for the same goody bags handed to the dozens of children in attendance. You’re never too old or too serious for free swag.
Suspect that is a case of fast learning by Russian Police Officers after their Summer Hols in Thailand last year
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& so, finally, the talking stops & the tournament begins...
I am going to display games & kick off times in British Summer Time & then readers can just add 6 hours to discover the Thai kick off time.
There are so many different sources for watching the live games but in the UK all games have been split between BBC & ITV, so I will show which as well.
Here are the first few days worth of games being played..
I am going to display games & kick off times in British Summer Time & then readers can just add 6 hours to discover the Thai kick off time.
There are so many different sources for watching the live games but in the UK all games have been split between BBC & ITV, so I will show which as well.
Here are the first few days worth of games being played..
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Yes things really hotting up now Bob ........... but even MORE important to most footie fans, the fixtures for the next Premier League season are released at about 3 pm Udon Time today
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Unfortunately there are not enough EPL threads and Mr Statts has been kind enough to update news for those EPL tragic's.
But back to the real show which is about to start in Russkie land.
Looking forward to hopefully the first big upset on Saturday, Socceroos over the Frogs, you have to dream I suppose.
Have 1 day off here in Dubai because of the 4 day EID holiday. Thank you allah. And my seat booked at the sports bar downstairs from my apartment, just a 30 floor elevator ride away, then it's into the cheap promo beers during the tournament. Only Carlsberg though at 25 Dirim a pint, a 40% discount . That's about 215 bht a pint, normally 360 bht. Cheap as chips.
I think a draw would be the best to hope for our Aussies, they are 12/1 to win. Not enough in my book. Forgot a zero.
Good luck to the all other countries, even those who did not make it and are on the sidelines.
But back to the real show which is about to start in Russkie land.
Looking forward to hopefully the first big upset on Saturday, Socceroos over the Frogs, you have to dream I suppose.
Have 1 day off here in Dubai because of the 4 day EID holiday. Thank you allah. And my seat booked at the sports bar downstairs from my apartment, just a 30 floor elevator ride away, then it's into the cheap promo beers during the tournament. Only Carlsberg though at 25 Dirim a pint, a 40% discount . That's about 215 bht a pint, normally 360 bht. Cheap as chips.
I think a draw would be the best to hope for our Aussies, they are 12/1 to win. Not enough in my book. Forgot a zero.
Good luck to the all other countries, even those who did not make it and are on the sidelines.
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In attached file you have the schedule and which Thai channel to watch
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Oh damn. We haven't finished the analysis of the previous season.stattointhailand wrote: ↑June 14, 2018, 11:42 amYes things really hotting up now Bob ........... but even MORE important to most footie fans, the fixtures for the next Premier League season are released at about 3 pm Udon Time today
British summer time? I hope Giggle can handle that.
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Then obviously you should restrict your literary 'gems' to the current EPL thread!
I am sure the REAL WC fans will be hoping your post is not the prelude to you and your mob spoiling serious & interesting discussion of the WORLD CUP for us by now selfishly taking over and disrupting this thread .
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Is Peter Smeichel's (sp) son playing in goal for Denmark? If so, the Danes might have a chance to advance if he plays as well as his father.
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Prediction Time:-
Group A 1st Uruguay 2nd Russia
Group B 1st Portugal 2nd Spain
Group C 1st Peru 2nd Denmark
Group D 1st Argies 2nd Croatia
Group E 1st Brazil 2nd Serbia
Group F 1st Germany 2nd Mexico
Group G 1st England 2nd Belgium
Group H 1st Columbia 2nd Senegal
Golden Boot between Muller/Mitrovic/Lukaku
Group A 1st Uruguay 2nd Russia
Group B 1st Portugal 2nd Spain
Group C 1st Peru 2nd Denmark
Group D 1st Argies 2nd Croatia
Group E 1st Brazil 2nd Serbia
Group F 1st Germany 2nd Mexico
Group G 1st England 2nd Belgium
Group H 1st Columbia 2nd Senegal
Golden Boot between Muller/Mitrovic/Lukaku
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Group A: Uruguay, Russia
Group B: Spain, Iran
Group C: France, Denmark
Group D: Croatia, Iceland
Group E: Switzerland, Brazil
Group F: Germany, Sweden
Group G: England, Belgium
Group H: Poland, Japan
Group B: Spain, Iran
Group C: France, Denmark
Group D: Croatia, Iceland
Group E: Switzerland, Brazil
Group F: Germany, Sweden
Group G: England, Belgium
Group H: Poland, Japan
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Yes he is but the Danes lack a decent striker to make much of an impact imo.Laan Yaa Mo wrote: ↑June 14, 2018, 7:04 pmIs Peter Smeichel's (sp) son playing in goal for Denmark? If so, the Danes might have a chance to advance if he plays as well as his father.
Last night Russia 5 Saudi Arabia 0
The Ruskies were impressive but the Saudis played like theyd been exposed to a toxic nerve agent !
Just when I thought our chance had passed,you go and save the best for last.
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The Iranian kids at school were thrilled that the Saudis were thrashed. They have me cheering for Iran to win their group.
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Not nerve gas but 29 days of Ramadan fasting probably didn't help their cause.Zidane wrote: ↑June 15, 2018, 6:34 amYes he is but the Danes lack a decent striker to make much of an impact imo.Laan Yaa Mo wrote: ↑June 14, 2018, 7:04 pmIs Peter Smeichel's (sp) son playing in goal for Denmark? If so, the Danes might have a chance to advance if he plays as well as his father.
Last night Russia 5 Saudi Arabia 0
The Ruskies were impressive but the Saudis played like theyd been exposed to a toxic nerve agent !
Any way here in Dubai the Shawwal moon-sighting committee in the UAE had the telescope out last nightand found the moon so the Saudis and any Islamic footy players can now rip into a good lunch time buffet.
Eid Mubarak.
Go the socceroos.
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Re: 2018 World Cup in Russia
So it looks like Salah will be risked against Uruguay
Even if Luis Suarez doesnt take a bite out of him, he can expect more than a few "Shoulder to shoulder" challenges from Godin & Co ............ if the arm (and his confidence) is anything less than 100%, it would surely make sense to leave him on the bench for this one and have him available for the two games that will matter to Egypt
Even if Luis Suarez doesnt take a bite out of him, he can expect more than a few "Shoulder to shoulder" challenges from Godin & Co ............ if the arm (and his confidence) is anything less than 100%, it would surely make sense to leave him on the bench for this one and have him available for the two games that will matter to Egypt
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I note both Statts & Zid have refused to take up my, oft repeated, challenge to post the formation and personnel THEY , (NOT Southgate), would choose for the opening game against Tunisia. Of course, that does leave the door open to be critical, or wise, after the event! :-"stattointhailand wrote: ↑June 14, 2018, 8:48 pmPrediction Time:-
Statts............................................Mat.
Group A 1st Uruguay 2nd Russia............ditto.
Group B 1st Portugal 2nd Spain.............Spain; Portugal.
Group C 1st Peru 2nd Denmark.............France; AUSTRALIA!
Group D 1st Argies 2nd Croatia.............Argentina; Nigeria.
Group E 1st Brazil 2nd Serbia..............Brazil; Serbia.
Group F 1st Germany 2nd Mexico..........Germany; Sth. Korea.
Group G 1st England 2nd Belgium..........Belgian; England.
Group H 1st Columbia 2nd Senegal.........Colombia; Japan.
So, seems I am the only one prepared to risk 'the slings & arrows....' by placing before you, my pearls of footballing wisdom!
One disclaimer I wish to make is that I have been restricted in my selection by the fact that Southgate has demonstrated, by both his actions and words, the bastion of the England teams performance, will be built around a back three formation. Were that position otherwise, my choices, both as to formation and personnel, would have been somewhat different.
From the outset, I omitted Young; Cahill; Alli; Henderson; Sterlings & Welbeck, as candidates for inclusion in the starting eleven. The short explanation for my decision, in each case, is that I considered there were available challengers in the squad, whose 'time had arrived' to be given an opportunity over older players on the wane; others who possessed greater footballing skills than those omitted and others that could be relied upon to commit 100% , both physically and mentally, to the team; and even some among those I have selected who could be said to fulfill all these criteria.
My decisions to omit Jones; Trent-Arnold; Dier & Loftus-Cheek, were not made easily; but the last three named have their whole careers before them, and may yet get the opportunity to prove me wrong during this current World Cup.
MY Selection. Formation will comprise Goalkeeper; Back Three; A midfield of three, flanked on each side by wing backs and, up front two strikers, working in harness and supporting each other.
A GoalKeeper: Trippier, Stones & Maguire; Walker, Lingard, Delph, Rashford, Rose; Vardy & Kane.
The Bench:To include a Goalkeeper, Cahill, Dier, Loftus-Cheek, Sterling,Alli & Trent-Arnold.
Of course, Southgate's selection will bear not the remotest resemblance to mine, but I bet I have had more fun doing this than has he; plus I don't have the need or responsibility to be right!
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I thought that it was blatantly obvious why neither zid or I have "taken you up on your oft repeated challenge"
Neither zid or I would have half of them there in the first place, so to then select them into a team would be a complete waste of time and effort.
BTW I hope the rumour that Gareth (in the wake of the tattoo incident) has told little Raheem to be careful and make sure he doesnt shoot, is not true :-"
The comments about Rashford being injured are completely untrue. He got the 'ump when Gareth told him that any goals he scored will be credited to Harry Kane in his attempt to get the Golden Boot award
Neither zid or I would have half of them there in the first place, so to then select them into a team would be a complete waste of time and effort.
BTW I hope the rumour that Gareth (in the wake of the tattoo incident) has told little Raheem to be careful and make sure he doesnt shoot, is not true :-"
The comments about Rashford being injured are completely untrue. He got the 'ump when Gareth told him that any goals he scored will be credited to Harry Kane in his attempt to get the Golden Boot award
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Not so sure about the earlier Group B game & the late one will have to wait for the morning..
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Thought the fixtures were designed with Udons finest in mind Bob ........ watch early game in bar, pay no attention whatsoever to middle game and then watch last game when you get home (could have done with it starting an hour or so later, but will probably get back for second half)