World cup thread

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:15 pm

Good game so far. Quite fast paced.

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:18 pm

I see the rules are being liberally applied to our hosts.

Barry_Chuckle · Post by **Barry_Chuckle** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:19 pm

starting_11 wrote:I see the rules are being liberally applied to our hosts.

Unbelievable officiating

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:19 pm

starting_11 wrote:I see the rules are being liberally applied to our hosts.

Assistant refs been told to keep the flag down if they're unsure - and then let it go to VAR for goals.

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:21 pm

Wonder if the ref's been told to tap it in, should he find himself open.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:33 pm

IndigoLake wrote:That's why I selected Golovin in the old fantasy football

And thats why you will be glad of transfers and subs

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:34 pm

starting_11 wrote:I see the rules are being liberally applied to our hosts.

In what sense? Its been a fair and open game with good reffing. Granted there should have been an offside flag for one chance but VAR Wouldve dealt with that.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:37 pm

Someones going to get booked for diving!

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:42 pm

I’ve posted on so many threads about not flagging for offsides and then reviewing if the ball ends up in the net. You never get that moment back if you are onside but flagged.
Now it is with us exstatic is an understatement.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:44 pm

2-0. Good finish

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:44 pm

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:45 pm

That was a world class finish. What a piece of skill!

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:46 pm

IndigoLake wrote:2-0. Good finish

You’ve a bloody good stream, Indigo!

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:47 pm

piston broke wrote:I’ve posted on so many threads about not flagging for offsides and then reviewing if the ball ends up in the net. You never get that moment back if you are onside but flagged.
Now it is with us exstatic is an understatement.

Thats the best bit about VAR. Although it can cause confusion. The russian didnt play to the whistle / flag when he was not flagged.

I dont like VAR but the best bit will be allowing play on in tight situations. The worse bits are how long it takes and killing the moment.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:01 pm

Clattenburg looks oranger than Phil Brown.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:04 pm

World cup winners - Brazil. They have gone a long time without winning it and have a good side.

Runners up - Germany.

Biggest shock - Argentina to lose all 3 games. They were awful in qualifying and are only there because of messi.

Where England will finish - semi finals. I honestly think it will be a decent tournament.

Englands best player - If he plays, trippier. His assists could be vital. If not then Kane.

Golden boot winner - Jesus. Had a rest when injured in the season so should have plenty in the tank.

Golden ball / best player winner - Neymar.

Best goalkeeper - Whoever brazil pick in goal.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:31 pm

3-0. Another Golovin assist.

Supersub for Russia. Big guy!

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:32 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Going to go for Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia.

Hoping Russia get to the quarters. Always good the longer the hosts stay in. But its the poorest Russia team I can remember.

3-0 it is. With 20 to go.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:36 pm

The Saudis are weary.

They'll be smashing their pubs up back home.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:41 pm

ElectroClaret wrote:The Saudis are weary.

They'll be smashing their pubs up back home.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:42 pm

This saudi side is extremely poor.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:46 pm

gandhisflipflop wrote:This saudi side is extremely poor.

Agreed. Wonder what they mecca this back home!

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:51 pm

4-0. What a goal.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:51 pm

WOW! Stephen Ward eat your heart out!

simonclaret · Post by **simonclaret** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:52 pm

Offside?

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:54 pm

5-0!

GOL GOL GOL GOL GOL GOLOVINNNNNN

simonclaret · Post by **simonclaret** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:55 pm

Comedy goalkeeping

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:56 pm

Saudi keeper is quality

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:56 pm

Great stuff! Russia were brilliant. Granted Saudis are very very poor!

All to play for now for Russia.

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:58 pm

That will help russia in terms of goal difference if it came down to it with them and egypt.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:00 pm

You can't keep giving the ball away like the Saudis and not expect to get beat.

John Johnson 1605 · Post by **John Johnson 1605** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:04 pm

A very good Russian performance. They actually reminded me of ourselves; strong team performance and a number of quality individuals. Fantastic 4th and 5th goals.

Even the third goal was Vokesesque.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:19 pm

Only saw the first-half. Too soon to know for sure but Golovin looked far more involved than two years ago. Very tidy second goal.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:50 pm

Wait, there's a world Cup this year?

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:51 pm

Let’s get confident!!!

Winners - England
Runners up - France
Biggest shock - England to win it
England - Will win it
England best player - All of them
Golden boot winner - Kane
Golden ball - Sterling
Best goalie - Pickford

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:53 pm

Salah and Suarez will be licking their lips over facing Saudi Arabia.

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:35 pm

Salah and Suarez will be licking their lips over facing Saudi Arabia.

Suarez licking his lips doesn't sound like a good prospect for defenders.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:43 pm

UpTheClaretsFCBK wrote:Let’s get confident!!!

Winners - England
Runners up - France
Biggest shock - England to win it
England - Will win it
England best player - All of them
Golden boot winner - Kane
Golden ball - Sterling
Best goalie - Pickford

I’d rather be realistic myself

edison · Post by **edison** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:46 pm

LeadBelly wrote:Suarez licking his lips doesn't sound like a good prospect for defenders.

Or is Suarez licking Salah's lips - it is unclear

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:56 pm

UpTheClaretsFCBK wrote:Let’s get confident!!!

Winners - England
Runners up - France
Biggest shock - England to win it
England - Will win it
England best player - All of them
Golden boot winner - Kane
Golden ball - Sterling
Best goalie - Pickford

How many shandies have you had

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:04 pm

Can Iceland beat the Argies?

I've got a free £20 bet (WC only) and at 8/1 sounds like a decent enough long shot.

If not, any other thoughts?

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:13 pm

gandhisflipflop wrote:This saudi side is extremely poor.

The Asian qualifying group must have been poor,on today's showing the Saudi's are making up the numbers in this tournament,could be they were overawed by the occasion,just glancing at their qualifying results they beat Japan in those,and Japan are no mugs so we'll see how they cope with Uruguay and Egypt,Russia looked good but i'm still not convinced by the hosts.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:18 pm

starting_11 wrote:Can Iceland beat the Argies?

I've got a free £20 bet (WC only) and at 8/1 sounds like a decent enough long shot.

If not, any other thoughts?

They could do. But I dont think they will.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:38 pm

Mo Salah starts on the bench vs Uruguay.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:40 pm

Good for me, all my three Uruguay players in the starting line up

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:01 pm

Empty seats

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:03 pm

Poor turnout here. What a shame. Is furthest stadium but still disappointing.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:13 pm

That is one weird looking stadium!

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:37 pm

I've heard ticket prices were around £300 for the game - no wonder they couldn't fill the stadium.

MDWat · Post by **MDWat** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:47 pm

Money well saved. Uruguay in particular have been awful.