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Post by Oblong of Dreams on Oct 29, 2022 13:23:33 GMT 1
I suspect I'll treat it like most tournaments... Start out watching every game (there's often more intrigue in the pool games after all  ) but will get football fatigue by the first knock-out round and just watch England from then on, assuming they get through. |
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Post by dewsburyterrier on Oct 30, 2022 10:08:51 GMT 1
Just realised that Championship games restart on the same weekend as the World Cup quarter finals weekend ( December 10th/11th).
Are they expecting all those Championship players to be from teams already knocked out?
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Post by 28901 on Oct 30, 2022 10:33:08 GMT 1
I think the games in groups B, E, F, G & H are likely to be the most interesting group games to watch. But I also think it may get tedious with the amount of games. Can’t imagine what this tournament will be like for TV audiences with 48 teams in it. Football eating itself really. I considered a poll on your winning team options, but hopefully there will be another thread for that. They just ruin everything. 16 or 24 should be the maximum. Not only are half the matches irrelevant or total mismatches the qualifiers are total borefests. Less is more isn't something money men care about. |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Oct 30, 2022 11:10:47 GMT 1
Just realised that Championship games restart on the same weekend as the World Cup quarter finals weekend ( December 10th/11th). Are they expecting all those Championship players to be from teams already knocked out? Just a guess, but maybe it’s simply down to having another 8 games to squeeze in for the EFL? There will be an element of less players being involved in the tournament anyway. |
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on Oct 30, 2022 11:16:43 GMT 1
Just realised that Championship games restart on the same weekend as the World Cup quarter finals weekend ( December 10th/11th). Are they expecting all those Championship players to be from teams already knocked out? To put politely and bluntly, yes. |
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Post by Porrohman on Nov 1, 2022 8:22:16 GMT 1
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Post by SW6 on Nov 1, 2022 12:49:25 GMT 1
I think the games in groups B, E, F, G & H are likely to be the most interesting group games to watch. But I also think it may get tedious with the amount of games. Can’t imagine what this tournament will be like for TV audiences with 48 teams in it. Football eating itself really. I considered a poll on your winning team options, but hopefully there will be another thread for that. They just ruin everything. 16 or 24 should be the maximum. Not only are half the matches irrelevant or total mismatches the qualifiers are total borefests. Less is more isn't something money men care about. Agree was so nice with just 16 teams - if you are good enough you make the cut, still allows minnows to feature. The venues should be a credible football nation too. |
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Post by Tinpot on Nov 1, 2022 12:57:01 GMT 1
Just England, Wales, Japan & Poland games.
I don't just want to watch Sorba Thomas, I want to watch Michal Helik & Japanese Defender as well.
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Post by Dan on Nov 1, 2022 13:02:40 GMT 1
Just England, Wales, Japan & Poland games. I don't just want to watch Sorba Thomas, I want to watch Michal Helik & Japanese Defender as well. *Japanese left sided centre back |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Nov 1, 2022 14:17:04 GMT 1
Just England, Wales, Japan & Poland games. I don't just want to watch Sorba Thomas, I want to watch Michal Helik & Japanese Defender as well. *Japanese left sided centre back I think it was in case he got mixed up with the right sided Japanese centre back..🙄 I think Cooper might be using a facial recognition app at Forest.🤔 |
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Post by Captainslapper on Nov 1, 2022 16:13:18 GMT 1
Just England, Wales, Japan & Poland games. I don't just want to watch Sorba Thomas, I want to watch Michal Helik & Japanese Defender as well. Iran v USA could be an interesting watch. |
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Post by sabailand on Nov 1, 2022 16:52:36 GMT 1
Just England, Wales, Japan & Poland games. I don't just want to watch Sorba Thomas, I want to watch Michal Helik & Japanese Defender as well. Iran v USA could be an interesting watch. Do you mean it could be politically charged, they have played each other before in a world cup in 1998 which Iran won 2-1, theres a good chance both teams will play the game out in a sporting manner as an example to their leaders. |
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Post by Porrohman on Nov 1, 2022 19:12:45 GMT 1
Iran v USA could be an interesting watch. Do you mean it could be politically charged, they have played each other before in a world cup in 1998 which Iran won 2-1, theres a good chance both teams will play the game out in a sporting manner as an example to their leaders. And, hopefully, Iran will win |
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Post by sabailand on Nov 1, 2022 19:19:49 GMT 1
Do you mean it could be politically charged, they have played each other before in a world cup in 1998 which Iran won 2-1, theres a good chance both teams will play the game out in a sporting manner as an example to their leaders. And, hopefully, Iran will win Why's that Porrohman, serious question. |
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Nov 1, 2022 20:14:07 GMT 1
Probably won't bother watching it now Turton has been ruled out of the Brazil squad through injury
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Post by Porrohman on Nov 1, 2022 20:35:02 GMT 1
And, hopefully, Iran will win Why's that Porrohman, serious question. Just always like to see USA lose at anything |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 1, 2022 21:35:36 GMT 1
Probably won't bother watching it now Turton has been ruled out of the Brazil squad through injury Turtoninho… |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Nov 1, 2022 22:13:58 GMT 1
Probably won't bother watching it now Turton has been ruled out of the Brazil squad through injury Turtoninho… Full title please.. Junior Turtoninho. |
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Post by tepidterrier on Nov 2, 2022 8:50:00 GMT 1
Iran v USA could be an interesting watch. Do you mean it could be politically charged, they have played each other before in a world cup in 1998 which Iran won 2-1, theres a good chance both teams will play the game out in a sporting manner as an example to their leaders. there's a lot going on politically in Iran as it is, I think they've suspended one of their better players from selection due to his support of the women's protests over there. so the remaining players could be a mix of government supporters, and players too scared to speak out, which doesn't sound great for squad harmony! |
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Post by ringdisco on Nov 2, 2022 9:48:26 GMT 1
Will be cheering Canada on a bit. Got an interesting squad of players, flair and terriers.
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Post by Captainslapper on Nov 2, 2022 10:02:09 GMT 1
Other than England, Ill just be doing what Ive done for countless finals now, and will be supporting whoever Scotland are playing. |
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Post by Tinpot on Nov 2, 2022 11:39:05 GMT 1
And, hopefully, Iran will win Why's that Porrohman, serious question. He's angry with the USA for leaving his favourite Huddersfield Town player out of the squad. |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 2, 2022 14:45:42 GMT 1
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63482319Southgate getting pulled up. Controversy will never leave this event, even when it's a distant memory. The last paragraph says a lot in this article. "In February 2021, the Guardian said 6,500 migrant workers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka had died in Qatar since it won its World Cup bid. The number is based on figures provided by the countries' embassies in Qatar. However, the Qatar government said the total was misleading, because not all the deaths recorded were of people working on World Cup-related projects. The government said its accident records showed that between 2014 and 2020, there were 37 deaths among labourers at World Cup stadium construction sites, only three of which were "work related".So only 3 deaths related to the WC building sites then. I'm sure that's believable... :-)
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 2, 2022 17:01:51 GMT 1
Probably won't bother watching it now Turton has been ruled out of the Brazil squad through injury Turtoninho… You've spelt it wrong Turdontinho. |
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Post by mosher on Nov 2, 2022 17:11:05 GMT 1
You've spelt it wrong Turdontinho. Except he's not turd anymore. One of the most improved players IMO Although he didn't exactly set a high bar at first  |
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Post by artysid on Nov 2, 2022 17:12:58 GMT 1
Can't get excited about this. Maybe later?
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 2, 2022 19:31:29 GMT 1
You've spelt it wrong Turdontinho. Except he's not turd anymore. One of the most improved players IMO Although he didn't exactly set a high bar at first He is to be fair, I agree, but as you say, it ain't saying much mate. |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 2, 2022 19:39:19 GMT 1
Another report I’ve just watched on the news. The FIFA claims for net zero, sustainably etc. being challenged.
It seems odd that they’ll promote their green credentials, but will then be increasing the competition to 48 teams.
Maybe they should consider something along the lines of what happens in the T20 cricket WC, a pre-tournament k/o comp to whittle it down to 24 or even better, 16 teams.
It’s a competition that I look forward to, but it’s possibly the most commercialised global sporting event there is nowadays. Not even sure the Olympics is in the same bracket?
FIFA are probably in with their bedfellows for this tournament, 2 corrupt organisations brushing aside any criticism or challenge that gets thrown at them.
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Nov 4, 2022 1:11:55 GMT 1
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63506951FIFA clearly becoming concerned that their showpiece event will be marred by controversy. Maybe they should have thought this one through when they were ‘in dialogue’ with the entrants for hosting the event? A real shame that in this instance there’s no viable alternative to FIFA that clubs and countries could defect to. I hope it is remembered as a very controversial competition and FIFA get found out.
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Post by galpharm2400 on Nov 4, 2022 1:25:23 GMT 1
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63506951FIFA clearly becoming concerned that their showpiece event will be marred by controversy. Maybe they should have thought this one through when they were ‘in dialogue’ with the entrants for hosting the event? A real shame that in this instance there’s no viable alternative to FIFA that clubs and countries could defect to. I hope it is remembered as a very controversial competition and FIFA get found out. Its a shame we have not got 11 openly gay players to send as the England team. Be even better if they won it. The above is notwithstanding my opinion that a blokes sexuality is completely his own business.🤐 |
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