2018 World Cup in Russia

Post by **mathusalah80** » July 9, 2018, 12:39 pm

stattointhailand wrote: ↑
July 8, 2018, 3:58 pm

As Mat seems so keen to receive an unbiased opinion on Pickford's performance ... here gos
Working on the basis that Steve McMannaman said...........

=D> Statts, yet another of your master classes in evasive non response responses. =D>
Thank you for your unsought critique of McManaman's opinion. But,there still remains missing, YOUR opinion of Pickford's OVERALL performance, against Sweden, and indeed Colombia; which, of course, you have not the slightest intention of providing.
So moving on with the obvious queries, which again, you will ignore or prevaricate upon. With which of the other two goalkeepers in the squad would YOU choose to replace Pickford for the semi final, and why?

Perhaps if you refrained from trying to watch three different TV screens, plus all those beautiful young girls [-o< , while imbibing alcohol, as well as trying to play pool, in the Day & Night, you might acquire a kinder and truer perspective of Pickford's abilities! $\:D/$ Just a thought.

Post by **Drunk Monkey** » July 9, 2018, 12:55 pm

DM is heading off so heres a quick early prediction for the semis .

Belg to beat France .... tight call single goal to win it , could well go to extra time as well ??
Eng to beat Croats ...... 3 - 1 to Engerland

Final Belg v Eng ????????????????????????? wait see who is still available for selection after the semis , could make a big difference if yellow cards are dished out tin the semis .

DM

Post by **stattointhailand** » July 9, 2018, 1:09 pm

mathusalah80 wrote: ↑
July 9, 2018, 11:43 am

caducus wrote: ↑
July 9, 2018, 11:16 am
I am writing (before the identity of the finalists is known) to ask for suggestions as to the best place in urban Udon Thani to watch the World Cup final on Sunday. I would like, if possible, to replicate the atmosphere of the stadium, and that means that I am seeking a place with a truly international and bi-partisan crowd.
Earlier this year, wishing to watch the Premiership, I found that UD Town had the best atmosphere. There was also a rock band playing at the same time, and I found their music far preferable to listening to a commentator telling me the name of each player as he kicked the ball, especially as all players had their names on their backs and I am able to read.
Caducus, given viewing is free on Thai TV, and the immense interest of the Thai fans in the Tournament, (or maybe the gambling opportunities $\:D/$ $\:D/$ $\:D/$ ), I feel certain you will be able to watch the final at any number of places in your preferred location of UD Town.
There are also three ex-pat venues in soi Sampan, certain to be showing the final.
Happy viewing.

One of course hopes that whoever the head of Udons BIB currently is, has not had a bad day on the 3rd/4th playoff game the night before and ordered his "boys" to shut down all "entertainment" just as the final goes into extra time

Post by **stattointhailand** » July 9, 2018, 1:16 pm

Couple of "FACTS" that may have slipped past un noticed

Engerland have now scored 4 goals in these finals from corners ......... every other time in history a team has scored 4 or more they have won the competition.

This is the 5th time in World cup history that 4 European sides have contested the Semi finals of a world cup (1934/1966/1982/2006 being the other 4) and on every occasion the winner of the competition has been either Italy or Engerland ........ and Italy are watching on TV $\:D/$ $\:D/$ $\:D/$

Almost forgot .... 2010 Pep working in Spain who win world cup, 2014 Pep working in Germany who win world cup 2018 Pep working in England ...............

Post by **tamada** » July 9, 2018, 4:40 pm

TAXIfor7/11 wrote: ↑
July 8, 2018, 10:44 am
Have to agree with zid,easier than i imagined and if sterling was more clinical could of been a lot easier thought pickford played well,im sure he will go from strength to strength when he signs for a big club soon

Hopefully Stuttering Sterling will be less indecisive against the Croats... he'll need to be. I have seen EPL matches where these legends seem oblivious of anyone in a better position and take a wild belt, sending it wide, over and generally not even close. Against Sweden, it was very much the opposite with NOBODY really willing to let fly while buggering about trying to get a better angle. Then there was Sterling and (I think) Young playing, "You first. No, after you..." with an virtually open goal. Set pieces are nice when the ball finds the back of the net but makes for boring play in between IMHO.

Harry Kane was apparently forced to wear a Romulan cloaking device by the Swedish defence so here's hoping he gets out a bit more against Croatia. He's still leading the Golden Boot stakes and only Lukaku and possibly Griezmann or Mbappe have any chance of pipping him at the post.

Pickford saved at least a couple humdinger's from Berg and looked mature way beyond his years. I was impressed with his apparent retort to a reporter when asked before this game about a victory leading to England's first WC semi-final in 28 years. He commented that happened before he was even born so really couldn't relate. The only thing I didn't like was his penchant in the last 15 minutes or so to come way off his line and well outside the penalty area when the England forwards were pressing. Sweden only needed one of their quick breaks (and they did manage a few of those) and a deftly lobbed ball and he would have been stuffed. Croatia may have noted this too.

Anyhow, Southgate has a great young team and if it all comes together, we could see a rewarding 6 to 8 years of WC and Euro dominance from England and that's never a bad thing.

Post by **marjamlew** » July 10, 2018, 2:01 pm

Come on which one of you silly poms has jumped the gun a possibly mozzed the whole operation? = $\:D/$ $\:D/$

Post by **Zidane** » July 10, 2018, 3:03 pm

Belgium v France tonight,1am Wednesday morning Thai time.
Hazard,de Bruyne,Lukaku and Courtois up against Mbappe,Pogba,Kante and Lloris....promises to be a cracker,on paper anyway.

Post by **stattointhailand** » July 10, 2018, 3:59 pm

Funny how all the "Must have a winter break" junkies have all gone quiet when their one and only reason for having it is proven to be total b*llshit

Post by **stattointhailand** » July 10, 2018, 4:03 pm

Red square is full of Red Black & Gold today and its nothing to do with Belgium
25 planes arrived overnight with all the Germany fans coming for the Semi Final and Final (as they usually do)
They are currently wandering aimlessly around Moscow looking for their team

Post by **Zidane** » July 11, 2018, 10:56 am

France 1 Belgium 0
The match turned out to be a bit disappointing....not that that will bother the French ! Belgium had the majority of possession but failed to do anything with it.Hazard,de Bruyne,Lukaku all failed to rise to the occasion.
Although they only had 36% of the possession,the French had 19 shots at goal to Belgiums 9 but it was Umtitis towering header in the 51st minute that proved decisive.

Now in case anyone out there has forgotten

the second semi final is tonight....England v Croatia,kickoff 1am Thursday morning Thai time.
The main danger to England,as I see it,are Croatias star midfielders Modric and Rakitic.Let them dictate the play and Henderson could be very exposed as the defensive midfielder.Possibly Southgate might try to shore up the midfield by bringing Dier in.Personally,I'd leave out Sterling and push one of Lingard and Alli further up to support Kane.
Unlikely he'll do it....in Gareth we trust

…...hope everyone enjoys the game and we get the right result !

Post by **arjay** » July 11, 2018, 9:43 pm

Hope you are all wearing your waistcoats for tonight.

Post by **fogeyes** » July 12, 2018, 12:03 am

Post by **Stantheman** » July 12, 2018, 1:49 am

Well so far so good for England, up 1 to 0 at halftime

Post by **Zidane** » July 12, 2018, 1:52 am

Great start for England but Croatia look dangerous going forward,poor at the back though,so lets hope England can capitalise.

Post by **marjamlew** » July 12, 2018, 3:40 am

$\:D/$ $\:D/$ $\:D/$

Post by **Stantheman** » July 12, 2018, 3:43 am

Zidane wrote: ↑
July 12, 2018, 1:52 am
Great start for England but Croatia look dangerous going forward,poor at the back though,so lets hope England can capitalise.

Unfortunately they did not, losing 2 to 1. Now who's going to predict winner between Croatia and France. I lean toward France only because the Croatia players must be dead tired after all the extra time play.

Post by **Galee** » July 12, 2018, 7:03 am

Pathetic. One lousy shot on target during 130 mins of play.

The only way 'footballs coming home' would be the short time that we might host the tournament in the future.
The good news is it's only 4 weeks tomorrow until the serious football starts again.

Post by **Hoopoe** » July 12, 2018, 8:43 am

NA,,,,,Na Na
NA,,,,,Na Na
NA NA
Up above the street's and houses , Rainbow flying high,
Hello Boy's and Girl's ,
It's time to learn a new song
After 3 weeks of the Children singing the other one
Yes you know the one
The one about counting your Chicken's before they have hatched ,
The new one goe's something like this ,
NA,,,,Na Na
NA,,,,Na Na
NA NA
Your going home
Your going home
Englands going home
With 3 pussy's on your shirt
Your a bunch of losers ,
Your going home
Your going home ,

So come on Children sing along, you to Jeffry
NA,,,,Na Na
NA ,,,,Na Na
NA NA
Your going home
Your going home
Englands going home
With 3 Pussy's on your shirt
Your a bunch of loser's ,
Your going home
Your going home
NA ,,,Na NA
NA ,,,,Na Na
NA NA

Time for bed , said Florence
Hey man ,Said Dylan ,
Night John Boy ,
Night Mary Ellen ,
BOING said Zeberdee ,

Maybe i can get some peace from that awful song being aired way to soon , and get snooker back on TV

Post by **Zidane** » July 12, 2018, 8:55 am

Lets face it,after the first 45 minutes Croatia were easily the better team and thoroughly deserved their victory.
England were lucky to get to extra time......Stones went to sleep for Croatias winner.
Trippier,Maguire and Pickford all played OK.....all I can say about Alli,Lingard and Kane is even Sterling played better than them.
But they made the semi finals for the first time since 1990.I think most people thought they would do well to reach the last 16.
So most people wanted a Belgium v England final and we've ended up with France v Croatia....its a conspiracy !

I hope the Croats win it but I think France will have too much for them.Mbappe and Griezmann up against Croatias dodgy defence…..Lovren,jeez !

Post by **tamada** » July 12, 2018, 9:22 am

And some say the Croatians don't do satire...

: Pithy

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