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I’m trying to get excited about this World Cup, but to no avail :-((.
I’ve just watched Sky Sports World Cup preview with Gary Neville, Jamie Redknapp, Jamie Carragher & Karen Carney. Utterly depressing viewing. Same old, same old. Picking players for the starting XI not playing for their clubs, or totally off form.
I’m hoping this thread can get the juices flowing.
Do any of you think England have a chance?
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FIFA World Cup thread. on 12:14 - Nov 15 with 20391 views
Lacklustre win Vs Iran Draw with wales And a draw against USA
First good side we come up against we will be in way home. Been very fortunate with last two tournaments with our route. Ukrain and Denmark were so so if we had played Spain we wouldn’t have made the final
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FIFA World Cup thread. on 12:51 - Nov 15 with 20328 views
This is the 1st World Cup in 52 years that I haven’t even bothered to look at the fixtures.I heard that England and Wales are both playing next Monday,but that’s all I know. No doubt the tv coverage will increase over the next 4 weeks,but I’m not sure I’ll even watch the England games.
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FIFA World Cup thread. on 14:11 - Nov 15 with 20239 views
I heard that some of the England Band (who I cant stand; up there with voovoozalas) are being sponsored by the Qataries to promote positive feed back, been given superior(subsidised) accom and free match tickets.
In return they have to post positve stuff on social media and allow Qatar media to follow them arond a bit.
OPening game Qatar V Ecuador does clash with the SFL Cup match between Broomhill v Alloa Athletic so match choice there
This is the least excited I've been before a world cup, ever. No idea when any of the fixtures are, apart from the game on Monday. Only just realised that the family event we've booked on the 18th of December is the same time as the final, and I'm really not bothered.
Agree with all the other comments above. This is a joke world cup that has finally put the last nail in the coffin of credibility around the once beautiful game. It's vulgar in every way possible. It epitomises the existential emptiness at the heart of modern life.
FIFA World Cup thread. on 14:26 - Nov 15 by enfieldargh
I heard that some of the England Band (who I cant stand; up there with voovoozalas) are being sponsored by the Qataries to promote positive feed back, been given superior(subsidised) accom and free match tickets.
In return they have to post positve stuff on social media and allow Qatar media to follow them arond a bit.
OPening game Qatar V Ecuador does clash with the SFL Cup match between Broomhill v Alloa Athletic so match choice there
They are indeed paid shills. Grubby business all round.
FIFA World Cup thread. on 14:26 - Nov 15 by enfieldargh
I heard that some of the England Band (who I cant stand; up there with voovoozalas) are being sponsored by the Qataries to promote positive feed back, been given superior(subsidised) accom and free match tickets.
In return they have to post positve stuff on social media and allow Qatar media to follow them arond a bit.
OPening game Qatar V Ecuador does clash with the SFL Cup match between Broomhill v Alloa Athletic so match choice there
Broomhill vs Alloa sounds the more entertaining option.
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FIFA World Cup thread. on 17:47 - Nov 15 with 19842 views
I'm quite looking forward to it, I get the criticisms of where it is held and agree with them but looking forward to the actual football.
I think it will be tough for England especially in that heat. Can see the group being a struggle, the other 3 teams are not as bad as some of the pundits are making out and we don't have many goals in us. If England can get to the quarters they've done well imo and they have a chance if they get that far and build some momentum but the centre halves just not good enough when you get to the later stages imo
There is so much doom and gloom about England though, a lot of people seem desperate for it to go wrong for them, shame as they are quite a likeable group of players and manager
Think Argentina will win it though.
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FIFA World Cup thread. on 17:55 - Nov 15 with 19834 views
Not up for this World Cup at all. It's in Qatar?? And has been squeezed in between the season as an afterthought. Will watch some of the games but generally not arsed.
Smells like a trout farm in here
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FIFA World Cup thread. on 17:58 - Nov 15 with 19822 views
I'll watch but can't say I'm really excited about it.
As for England I think the Euro's were our best bet for a long awaited trophy. Although the World Cup is just 18 months later rather than the usual 2 years I think we've peaked already.
It will be absolutely hyped to death though and then once it's over there will be a handful of stadiums going to waste and thousands of tombstones to remember it by.
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FIFA World Cup thread. on 18:28 - Nov 15 with 19736 views
I am rather conflicted about watching it on streaming/tv.
I feel I should boycott it all together given the shocking death toll of workers building the stadia, the many human rights issues in Qatar, the despicable corruption within FIFA, and the rest.
But, I love football and, although as many have already said, the World Cup isn't the spectacle it used to be, I will be drawn to watch at least some games.
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FIFA World Cup thread. on 18:35 - Nov 15 with 19719 views
It's not a tournament for football fans, so I won't be watching any of it. No integrity shown by any of the major teams. Blatter et al should be in prison.
The grass is always greener.
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FIFA World Cup thread. on 18:37 - Nov 15 with 19716 views
Looking at the picture of the 'England fans' it seems the BBC have been fooled as well. I urge you to avoid the interview with Kane, asked the most banal questions imaginable.
I was told a few years back that Q would ensure seats were full and that they'd basically co-opt people into being fans. I guess they were right and this is what their plan was.
Utterly hilarious.
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Just a really strange feel to it all. Not in the right place or time.
England? Yes, there is a chance as national teams are not at the level of top club sides but they've not exactly been playing well in their most recent games and as mentioned the defence seems a bit iffy.
I think its time for Southgate to move on afterwards with appreciation for what he's done and the culture he's built. He can leave the role with his head held high, assuming this WC isn't a complete embarrassment. Time for someone who might be able to get the best out of the high amount otf talent available to England over the next few years.
Once it starts I'll probably get more interested.
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FIFA World Cup thread. on 09:58 - Nov 16 with 19134 views
Looking at the picture of the 'England fans' it seems the BBC have been fooled as well. I urge you to avoid the interview with Kane, asked the most banal questions imaginable.
I was told a few years back that Q would ensure seats were full and that they'd basically co-opt people into being fans. I guess they were right and this is what their plan was.
Utterly hilarious.
Oh, yeah, I've seen them. They the North West League 2 England supporters club. Travel all over the place they do.....
....ffs...
As for the interview with Kane, they are pretty pointless these days. Players are hardly going to answer the question any other way than what the question intends to yield.
Q "How does it feel to finally be here?" A "Horrible. It's too hot and it's the middle of the night, really would rather be at home and not participate in the World Cup regardless of where it's held"
Q "In Russia, one step away from the final, how much are you looking forward for that opportunity to go one step further?" A "Get to the final? nah, what's the point really"
Q "In four weeks time you could be leaving with a little extra baggae, how much does that excite you?" A "yeah, have you seen the quality of the hotel towels?"
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FIFA World Cup thread. on 10:15 - Nov 16 with 19048 views
I am rather conflicted about watching it on streaming/tv.
I feel I should boycott it all together given the shocking death toll of workers building the stadia, the many human rights issues in Qatar, the despicable corruption within FIFA, and the rest.
But, I love football and, although as many have already said, the World Cup isn't the spectacle it used to be, I will be drawn to watch at least some games.
What is the death toll as the numbers seem different depending on where you go. Some say 15,000, some say 6,000, the Gary Neville doc the other night the bloke said it was just 3 people who died when he spoke to an organiser. So hard to get to the truth these days
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FIFA World Cup thread. on 10:38 - Nov 16 with 18964 views
FIFA World Cup thread. on 15:27 - Nov 15 by hubble
This is the least excited I've been before a world cup, ever. No idea when any of the fixtures are, apart from the game on Monday. Only just realised that the family event we've booked on the 18th of December is the same time as the final, and I'm really not bothered.
Agree with all the other comments above. This is a joke world cup that has finally put the last nail in the coffin of credibility around the once beautiful game. It's vulgar in every way possible. It epitomises the existential emptiness at the heart of modern life.
I didn't even realise England were playing on Monday. Roll on December 11th.
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