FIFA World Cup 2010- South Africa.

[marinermick]

bring back shumacher

 

[dibo]

I think it's bad for us that Ballack's out.

Our campaign really depends on Germany taking nine points (or if they drop points, only dropping them to us) so that we probably need just four points rather than the six or seven we'd likely need in a four way dogfight. No Ballack lowers the chances that they simply cut a swathe through everyone, and we then need to do more to survive.

 

[Kareem]

I think it's bad for us that Ballack's out.

Our campaign really depends on Germany taking nine points (or if they drop points, only dropping them to us) so that we probably need just four points rather than the six or seven we'd likely need in a four way dogfight. No Ballack lowers the chances that they simply cut a swathe through everyone, and we then need to do more to survive.

crap
this actually makes sense
great post dibo
i think this could hurt us in a weird sort of way. It's better for the other 2 than us possibly...

 

[Sym]

chillax, we can beat Ghana(proven), who knows what will happen v Germania, and Serbia is the one it will come down to.

 

[tuftman]

chillax, we can beat Ghana(proven), who knows what will happen v Germania, and Serbia is the one it will come down to.

This

Just a thought though, everyones been saying that Germany are slow starters (not necessarily on this forum, just in general) but of their last 6 openers, they've won 5 and drawn 1. Ballack or no Ballack Germany are still going to be a f*cking tough prospect for any team in the world. That  said, I think we need to go out from the first minute and go at them, we can't just sit back and play for a draw for 90 minutes or we will get hammered IMO.

We can, and I think we will beat Ghana. I just hope that Germany beat Serbia, and Ghana and Serbia kick 10 shades out of each other, would be handy *prays we cut them apart ala Argentina 2006*  (remember that 26 pass goal??)

 

[marinermick]

chillax, we can beat Ghana(proven), who knows what will happen v Germania, and Serbia is the one it will come down to.

This

Just a thought though, everyones been saying that Germany are slow starters (not necessarily on this forum, just in general) but of their last 6 openers, they've won 5 and drawn 1. Ballack or no Ballack Germany are still going to be a f*cking tough prospect for any team in the world.

biggest myth in football

italy are the slow starters

 

[tuftman]

On a side note, looking at the names missing the World Cup this year. Off the top of my head Benzema, Vieira, Cambiasso, Zanetti, Diego Milito, Pato, Ronaldinho. What wouldn't you give to have some of those players in your squad

Just saw Micks post about Italy, made me remember Totti, Nesta(self excluded I think) Cassano, Miccoli also not going

 

[Part_Timer]

grosso

 

[Sym]

You watch espn soccernet presspass aswell ?
boring as batshit ha

chillax, we can beat Ghana(proven), who knows what will happen v Germania, and Serbia is the one it will come down to.

This

Just a thought though, everyones been saying that Germany are slow starters (not necessarily on this forum, just in general) but of their last 6 openers, they've won 5 and drawn 1. Ballack or no Ballack Germany are still going to be a f*cking tough prospect for any team in the world. That  said, I think we need to go out from the first minute and go at them, we can't just sit back and play for a draw for 90 minutes or we will get hammered IMO.

Never said Germany were slow starters, or even thought that, just saying we can spring a result in this one : )

 

[FFC Mariner]

To be honest.

3 straight defeats. I just cant see any other outcome and I will be very surprised in the 'Roos score either. Keep St Timmy quiet and it starts to look a bit ordinary (yes I'm talking to you McLardarse)

Serbia could easily be the "surprise" package in the comp. Bloody good side with an amazing qualifying record too I think.

 

[tuftman]

You watch espn soccernet presspass aswell ?
boring as batshit ha

chillax, we can beat Ghana(proven), who knows what will happen v Germania, and Serbia is the one it will come down to.

This

Just a thought though, everyones been saying that Germany are slow starters (not necessarily on this forum, just in general) but of their last 6 openers, they've won 5 and drawn 1. Ballack or no Ballack Germany are still going to be a f*cking tough prospect for any team in the world. That  said, I think we need to go out from the first minute and go at them, we can't just sit back and play for a draw for 90 minutes or we will get hammered IMO.

Never said Germany were slow starters, or even thought that, just saying we can spring a result in this one : )

No no, never said you did, was just saying it as an aside

 

[Kareem]

On a side note, looking at the names missing the World Cup this year. Off the top of my head Benzema, Vieira, Cambiasso, Zanetti, Diego Milito, Pato, Ronaldinho. What wouldn't you give to have some of those players in your squad

Just saw Micks post about Italy, made me remember Totti, Nesta(self excluded I think) Cassano, Miccoli also not going

I was shocked too...
but the one missing off your list that suprises me more than any other IMHO is...
Nasri!
He has been player carrying Arsenal when Fabregas wasnt injured...just shocked
After Ribery and Malouda, I think he is the best player France has
Better than Anelka, henry, gourcuff etc.

Didnt realise Milito missed out for Argentina. That's stupid. He is about 38x as good as Palermo (who i think is 36 years old). (other than that, Tevez, Aguero and Messi are better than him, and Higuain is maybe yes/maybe no)

 

[serious14]

No Del Piero.

Travesty.

 

[Kareem]

del piero was a bit too old to have an impact imo...



I just read something saying Diego Militio has made the final 23...
i'm confused tuftman?

 

[serious14]

del piero was a bit too old to have an impact imo...

You badmouthing Del Piero??

*shakes fist*

 

[marinermick]

del piero was a bit too old to have an impact imo...

You badmouthing Del Piero??

*shakes fist*

+1, don't dis the great one

 

[Sym]

You watch espn soccernet presspass aswell ?
boring as batshit ha

chillax, we can beat Ghana(proven), who knows what will happen v Germania, and Serbia is the one it will come down to.

This

Just a thought though, everyones been saying that Germany are slow starters (not necessarily on this forum, just in general) but of their last 6 openers, they've won 5 and drawn 1. Ballack or no Ballack Germany are still going to be a f*cking tough prospect for any team in the world. That  said, I think we need to go out from the first minute and go at them, we can't just sit back and play for a draw for 90 minutes or we will get hammered IMO.

Never said Germany were slow starters, or even thought that, just saying we can spring a result in this one : )

No no, never said you did, was just saying it as an aside

ahhh ok
carry on

And regarding Milito, I thought the barca defender milito missed out, while the inter striker made it.

 

[Sym]

And also, age doesn't matter, especially for Italy.

 

[Sym]

Looked it up : )
Diego Milito is in the squad
his brother is not.

also

FW Sergio Agero - Atltico Madrid
FW Gonzalo Higuan - Real Madrid
FW Lionel Messi - Barcelona
FW Diego Milito - Internazionale
FW Martn Palermo - Boca Juniors
FW Carlos Tvez - Manchester City

Just play them in the same team
somehow

 

[FFC Mariner]

Messi, Tevez, Aguero

/Game over

Rolled together they almost = 1 x Tommy P