also absurd that france lose ribery and grenier but still refuse to pick nasri
― pandemic, Saturday, 7 June 2014 10:17 (ten years ago) link
yeah but it's Nasri
― Number None, Saturday, 7 June 2014 10:20 (ten years ago) link
is he really unmanageable?
― pandemic, Saturday, 7 June 2014 10:31 (ten years ago) link
I think he's just a bit of a prick
― Number None, Saturday, 7 June 2014 10:38 (ten years ago) link
nah he's world class
― dn/ac (darraghmac), Saturday, 7 June 2014 10:50 (ten years ago) link
of a prick, like
honestly don't think Germany will do that well with or without Reus, the climate won't be a great match for their style imo
still mentally picture France in 2010 self-destruct mode so have no idea about them tbh
― arid banter (Noodle Vague), Saturday, 7 June 2014 11:07 (ten years ago) link
Still not sure whether Germany will go high press Dortmund, or false 9 keep ball considering all the midfielders they have, many of whom have been playing pep-ball for a season.
― pandemic, Saturday, 7 June 2014 11:39 (ten years ago) link
Yeah I've been wondering about how the climate will affect things and whether it will be conducive to exciting football. What are the temperatures like out there at the moment? Does it vary significantly from place to place? Kind of worried that extreme heat will benefit the teams who can sit deep, play possession football and conserve energy - could do without e.g. Spain having another extended run where they don't even try to score goals until the latter stages.
― Windsor Davies, Saturday, 7 June 2014 11:45 (ten years ago) link
i love that shit tbh
― arid banter (Noodle Vague), Saturday, 7 June 2014 11:50 (ten years ago) link
If Spain are gonna win really hope they go thru the knockout phase without conceding a goal. AGAIN.
― pandemic, Saturday, 7 June 2014 11:56 (ten years ago) link
about france not picking nasri: deschamps said when he made his list that nasri would have been a sub had he picked him and that nasri prob would not be fine with that. there's also rumours about him being a dick yes. so nasri wasn't in the 30 names and now he can't be picked since you can replace players only from your pre-list of 30.
― Jibe, Saturday, 7 June 2014 12:00 (ten years ago) link
Yeah and tbh there was (unusual when it comes to these things) consensus that he was right not picking him
― licorice oratorio (baaderonixx), Saturday, 7 June 2014 13:24 (ten years ago) link
Does it vary significantly from place to place?
― Kiarostami bag (milo z), Saturday, 7 June 2014 16:40 (ten years ago) link
Manaus will be the toughest one. Very hot and potentially very humid.
― Wristy Hurlington (ShariVari), Saturday, 7 June 2014 16:50 (ten years ago) link
which is why i did the headinhands.jpg when Scholes was all "we shd totally go and play like Liverpool"
― arid banter (Noodle Vague), Saturday, 7 June 2014 17:13 (ten years ago) link
p much everything about the italy game looks like a big wet juicy banana skin on a freshly mopped floor
― r|t|c, Saturday, 7 June 2014 17:22 (ten years ago) link
what the fuck would you be at dropping a banana skin on a fresh mopped floor for? unconvinced
― dn/ac (darraghmac), Saturday, 7 June 2014 18:39 (ten years ago) link
Pirlo being downplayed on 5 Live as we speak
― arid banter (Noodle Vague), Saturday, 7 June 2014 20:09 (ten years ago) link
Alan Green didn't think we shd "waste" Rooney on marking him
England game suspended by lightning, Belgium game suspended by giant hailstones. Going with rain of frogs for USA vs Nigeria.
― Wristy Hurlington (ShariVari), Saturday, 7 June 2014 21:09 (ten years ago) link
this is great TV the Mrs is roaring laughing at these fucktosses
― dn/ac (darraghmac), Saturday, 7 June 2014 21:37 (ten years ago) link
^
― Who whom kissed? (imago), Saturday, 7 June 2014 21:38 (ten years ago) link
you have how the English pundits will handle the heat out there eamon
― dn/ac (darraghmac), Saturday, 7 June 2014 21:38 (ten years ago) link
hoddles on about immaterial positives where's ray parlour quick
― dn/ac (darraghmac), Saturday, 7 June 2014 21:39 (ten years ago) link
comedy villain tackling again wtf
― dn/ac (darraghmac), Saturday, 7 June 2014 21:56 (ten years ago) link
this is great
― Who whom kissed? (imago), Saturday, 7 June 2014 21:57 (ten years ago) link
what's going on
― dn/ac (darraghmac), Saturday, 7 June 2014 22:01 (ten years ago) link
just really violent
― Who whom kissed? (imago), Saturday, 7 June 2014 22:03 (ten years ago) link
lol honduras are out of control
― cajunsunday, Saturday, 7 June 2014 22:03 (ten years ago) link
honduras are going full radge in a friendly & i might have to start supporting them as a result
― Who whom kissed? (imago), Saturday, 7 June 2014 22:04 (ten years ago) link
otm they're like Jackie chan background extras out there
― dn/ac (darraghmac), Saturday, 7 June 2014 22:04 (ten years ago) link
"this is our cup final boys. go out there and give 'em hell" the honduras manager
― cajunsunday, Saturday, 7 June 2014 22:07 (ten years ago) link
but they're...in the actual world cup. that makes it even better tbh
― Who whom kissed? (imago), Saturday, 7 June 2014 22:08 (ten years ago) link
Sounds p standard for Honduras tbh
― dan m, Saturday, 7 June 2014 22:38 (ten years ago) link
hi guys
http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/74740000/jpg/_74740369_74738730.jpg
― For bodies we are ready to build pyramids (whatever), Sunday, 8 June 2014 20:34 (ten years ago) link
something's not right with chrissy
http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/74740000/jpg/_74740372_624(2).jpg
― For bodies we are ready to build pyramids (whatever), Sunday, 8 June 2014 20:36 (ten years ago) link
brad agrees
― dn/ac (darraghmac), Sunday, 8 June 2014 20:52 (ten years ago) link
is there a channel other than bbc and itv showing this in the uk
― Who whom kissed? (imago), Sunday, 8 June 2014 20:58 (ten years ago) link
you'll have to provide good streams. would probably favour the USA commentators for English-language streaming
― Who whom kissed? (imago), Sunday, 8 June 2014 20:59 (ten years ago) link
BBC usually provide a 5 Live commentary option. Dunno if that's any better
or you always use a proxy and try the RTE player, although the actual match commentators are as bad if not worse
― Number None, Sunday, 8 June 2014 22:38 (ten years ago) link
WatchESPN and ESPN3 will have everything, I know of ppl who are not in the USA using it over VPNs or proxies but idk how that works exactly
― dan m, Sunday, 8 June 2014 23:04 (ten years ago) link
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/08/luis-suarez-world-cup-uruguay-fitness-knee-surgery-liverpool-england
"I could have really cried [in pain] because of this injury but I didn’t because I knew. I knew. When the doctor first spoke to me three little tears fell but no more."
― r|t|c, Monday, 9 June 2014 11:35 (ten years ago) link
― Number None, Sunday, 8 June 2014 23:38 Bookmark
Former Brazil and Middlesbrough midfielder Juninho is another addition. Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis and Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper and former USA international Brad Friedel are new signings for the Radio 5 live punditry team along with Celtic manager and former Northern Ireland midfielder Neil Lennon, who will have a combined role across TV and radio.
― r|t|c, Monday, 9 June 2014 11:39 (ten years ago) link
idk about u guys but i'm all about a panel of juninho and tony pulis
― r|t|c, Monday, 9 June 2014 11:40 (ten years ago) link
alan green
― Who whom kissed? (imago), Monday, 9 June 2014 11:41 (ten years ago) link
Celtic manager and former Northern Ireland midfielder Neil Lennon
misplaced/missing "former"
― I Miss You(tube embeds) (onimo), Monday, 9 June 2014 11:47 (ten years ago) link
anyone post the Dave Zirin NY Times piece about how murderously corrupt FIFA is?
― images of war violence and historical smoking (Dr Morbius), Monday, 9 June 2014 11:51 (ten years ago) link
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/opinion/sunday/throw-fifa-out-of-the-game.html?_r=0
quick glance says there's little here we don't already know about but hey why not?
― arid banter (Noodle Vague), Monday, 9 June 2014 12:16 (ten years ago) link
tbf repeating the message is no bad thing
― Who whom kissed? (imago), Monday, 9 June 2014 12:23 (ten years ago) link