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your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:46 pm
by NRC
I'm very meh about the under-performing England team over the years. Yes, I hope they do well, but it's no more than they should....
On the other hand, Iceland....... can't wait to watch them
Anyone else got a close second?
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:48 pm
by Squarepusher
Not even sure I've got a first, really. Mostly just looking forward to sitting on my backside, watching loads of football.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:50 pm
by Vino blanco
Spain, with my Spanish mates over here.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:54 pm
by Diesel
NRC wrote:I'm very meh about the under-performing England team over the years.
Squarepusher wrote:Not even sure I've got a first, really. Mostly just looking forward to sitting on my backside, watching loads of football.
Maybe you two should meet, what a great time you'll both have.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:57 pm
by bfcjg
Iceland.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:59 pm
by Rick_Muller
Iceland for me too, got to support a Claret

Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:07 pm
by Belgiumburnley
England

with Belgium my 1st team of course

Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:10 pm
by Taffy on the wing
another for Iceland.....
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:12 pm
by SalisburyClaret
Iceland please
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:13 pm
by jdrobbo
Always liked Denmark but hope Iceland do well.
Croatia too as I’ve been there several times.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:18 pm
by CoolClaret
Japan
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:24 pm
by evensteadiereddie
Iceland with Germany as third best.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:31 pm
by claretrobo1
Iceland because of JBG but would love to see Messi lift an international trophy in all honesty
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:34 pm
by Top Claret
I personally will only watch the England, and Iceland games because of JBG. Other than that I have little interest
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:41 pm
by Squarepusher
Diesel wrote:Maybe you two should meet, what a great time you'll both have.
Sitting on my backside watching loads of football kind of does sound like a great time to me.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:49 pm
by edison
I don't have a first team, and will just enjoy it as a neutral
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:49 pm
by edison
jdrobbo wrote:Always liked Denmark but hope Iceland do well.
Croatia too as I’ve been there several times.
Saw that Denmark side put 5 past Ireland in the playoffs. Impressive.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:55 pm
by Wilsdenclaret
Denmark 1st, England second at a push
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:57 pm
by SammyBoy
Portugal or Brazil. Mrs is a Brazilian that grew up in Portugal and supports both.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:04 pm
by Diesel
Belgium, if they 'click then it will be a joy to watch.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:05 pm
by Diesel
Top Claret wrote:I personally will only watch the England, and Iceland games because of JBG. Other than that I have little interest
You don't really like football, do you?
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:16 pm
by Buxtonclaret
Another for Iceland.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:18 pm
by Devils_Advocate
Sweden just because of Pontus Jansson
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:24 pm
by Japebe43
Either France, Belgium, Germany or Switzerland as I've spent extended time in all those countries.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:28 pm
by Top Claret
Diesel wrote:You don't really like football, do you?
Nah
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:34 pm
by KRBFC
I want Portugal to win, Ronaldo deserves it and I think they're being underestimated heading into the tournament, they don't have the world beaters around Ronaldo but defensively they're fantastic, tough to beat and star power in forward areas.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:39 pm
by Pearcey
Iceland for me. We have Icelandic neighbours whose son plays for Norwich development squad. He should move into their reserves next season. And of course there’s the JBG link.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:47 pm
by Joe Buck
Peru for me just because it was always my favourite subetteo kit
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:48 pm
by Billy Balfour
Belgium for me. My Gran was from Ghent.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:51 pm
by cricketfieldclarets
Plenty of teams that will be fun or exciting to watch outside the England games. Love the passion and players or Uruguay and the way they punch above their weight. Would like to see JBG perform and dont mind iceland in spite of them ruining our hopes in 2016.
Hoping Serbia do well though. Have some very good friends there. Would be good to see them havea good run.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:01 pm
by Stalbansclaret
Totally agree about Peru as long as they play in THAT kit and not the all red number they wore at Wembley a couple of years ago
Iceland for me though.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:05 pm
by Lancasterclaret
Iceland
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:14 pm
by exilecanada
My second team is usually Holland, alas they didn’t make it through qualy. Germany took Hollands’ spot as #2, gotta stick with the local demographic

I’d love see Belgium make their mark in this WC, such a talented squad.
Sentimental #2….Iceland. What’s NOT to like about this bunch of overachievers? Such a brilliant team spirit and belief, not unlike our current Clarets. Having JBG in their squad doesn’t hurt either.
O/T a bit, what happening with the Icelandic guy at Cardiff we were interested in a while ago?
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:15 pm
by IndigoLake
Yes, Iceland for me. It helps Gudmundsson is involved but it's more because they really impressed me in the Euros a couple of years ago.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:40 pm
by claretinkorea
South Korea for me (user name probably gives it away)...
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:36 pm
by tiger76
Brazil the original kings of total football,always worth a watch.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 12:14 am
by Pstotto
It's usually Italy for me, because they avenged the 3-2 defeat of England in Mexico in 1970. I've always liked them not least because they always beat Germany. I don't like Brazil.
The dark horses Peru, from deepest darkest Peru perhaps AND not least because it's Paddington's home team.
I hope Russia do well, so them for now. I call them DRASHA.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:22 am
by RammyClaret61
Probably should be Australia, but no. Iceland if I’m going to choose.
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:31 am
by Claret&Green
Iceland for me also, will also have fingers crossed for Aussies
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:44 am
by Damo
Can't stand all this 2nd team nonsense.
Not even in international football
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:55 pm
by Joe Buck
Damo wrote:Can't stand all this 2nd team nonsense.
Not even in international football
Err. So what
Re: your 2nd team at the World Cup
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:08 pm
by Milltown1882
Damo wrote:Can't stand all this 2nd team nonsense.
Not even in international football
This