World cup thread

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:00 pm

The way this world Cup is going the goal of the tournament will be a penalty.

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:01 pm

agreed BOT.

it's almost as though fans have become brainwashed.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:02 pm

That's coz it was a stonewaller.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:02 pm

Longsider wrote:The way this world Cup is going the goal of the tournament will be a penalty.

The Ronaldo free kick was a bit special?

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:18 pm

That's well taken.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:18 pm

Denmark score.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:26 pm

Just seen a replay of the Denmark fans celebrating the goal. A beautiful slow motion shot of beer flying everywhere.

Bfcboyo · Post by **Bfcboyo** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:39 pm

Peru deserve a draw here.

Bfcboyo · Post by **Bfcboyo** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:40 pm

tim_noone wrote:The Ronaldo free kick was a bit special?

The Spanish 3rd wasn't all that bad either.

Bfcboyo · Post by **Bfcboyo** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:44 pm

Schmeichel showing he is a real clone

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:44 pm

tim_noone wrote:The Ronaldo free kick was a bit special?

Not forgetting russias goals

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:45 pm

Denmark living on the edge and then Erikson could have sealed it there.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:46 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Not forgetting russias goals

Never heard of him?

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:47 pm

Bfcboyo wrote:Schmeichel showing he is a real clown!

Bfcboyo · Post by **Bfcboyo** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:50 pm

Won the game for Denmark with the saves.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:54 pm

Bfcboyo wrote:Won the game for Denmark with the saves.

Peru done everything but score....so far

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:56 pm

Shame for peru. They were very direct. Fine margins.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:23 pm

Nigeria offside... VAR doesnt come in as they dont score. But get a corner from which they could score.

Last mention from me of this mockery of a system. Done nothing to improve the game.

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:33 pm

own goal.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 8:50 pm

I just find that whole VAR thing hilarious specially the ones locked in a darkened room dressed like referees WTF is that all about?

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:00 pm

24 hrs ago couldn't give Jack **** about the world Cup. Watched all the games and I am surprisingly impressed with the quality, style and application.

Keep up the good work chaps and come on England!!!

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:14 pm

agreed.

they should be dressed in a bernie cliftonesque ostrich costume.

that would at least add to the bonkersness of it.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:25 pm

Top Claret wrote:24 hrs ago couldn't give Jack **** about the world Cup. Watched all the games and I am surprisingly impressed with the quality, style and application.

Keep up the good work chaps and come on England!!!

Youve cursed it. This games been abysmal.

As has moses diving. No change there.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:28 pm

ANOTHER penalty.

Not joking.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:28 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Nigeria offside... VAR doesnt come in as they dont score. But get a corner from which they could score.

Last mention from me of this mockery of a system. Done nothing to improve the game.

Without VAR then:

The offside still wouldn't have been given, the corner would, again, still have happened and they would still have scored.

The fact that you or I can pick the rules of the game apart at will is enough evidence that this system is essential.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:28 pm

Excellent reffing for that penalty.

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:29 pm

now THAT is a clear penalty.

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:29 pm

The previous games today have been really good and the Peru Denmark game in particular, where I did feel pretty sorry for Peru who should have got something, but this last one is rather dull!!

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:29 pm

How many penalties is that now?

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:30 pm

I think that's the 5th pen in 6 or 7 games?

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:30 pm

modric looks like a cross between james woods and ruth goodman.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:32 pm

Hallelujah, what a fantastic penalty decision, well done ref.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:32 pm

IndigoLake wrote:I think that's the 5th pen in 6 or 7 games?

This is the 8th game so 4 penalties scored and 2 missed making it 6 in 8 games.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:39 pm

FactualFrank wrote:This is the 8th game so 4 penalties scored and 2 missed making it 6 in 8 games.

Yes, Messi and what's-his-name from Peru both missed pens today. So that sounds about right.

Japebe43 · Post by **Japebe43** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:46 pm

I think that's a fair ratio of pens to games. Far too much let go in the English game.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:48 pm

Japebe43 wrote:I think that's a fair ratio of pens to games. Far too much let go in the English game.

Well that's certainly true for Burnley. That we weren't given a pen last season is a travesty I tell you, a travesty!

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:50 pm

This games felt more like a day and a half than an hour and a half.

WestMidsClaret · Post by **WestMidsClaret** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:55 pm

FactualFrank wrote:This is the 8th game so 4 penalties scored and 2 missed making it 6 in 8 games.

All these pens and we'd still not get one!

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:59 pm

IndigoLake wrote:Well that's certainly true for Burnley. That we weren't given a pen last season is a travesty I tell you, a travesty!

As a defensive team winning by the odd goal we won't create many chances to get penalties.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:11 pm

tim_noone wrote:As a defensive team winning by the odd goal we won't create many chances to get penalties.

A TRAVESTY.

In all seriousness, I agree with you. However, I still think there were a few that would have been given to the top 6 sides.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:23 pm

See title thread ♤♤♤♤♤

...................................pickford..................................

........Walker.................Stones........Maguire.............

Trippier.........Henderson........Alli..............Young....

................Lingard........Kane............Sterling............

My thoughts:

Weak down the left, heavily reliant on Trippier's supply down the right, if I can see it then I'm sure Tunisia's manager can.c

Japebe43 · Post by **Japebe43** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:41 pm

Diesel wrote:See title thread ♤♤♤♤♤

...................................pickford..................................

........Walker.................Stones........Maguire.............

Trippier.........Henderson........Alli..............Young....

................Lingard........Kane............Sterling............

My thoughts:

Weak down the left, heavily reliant on Trippier's supply down the right, if I can see it then I'm sure Tunisia's manager can.c

Not happy with young there.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 10:43 pm

Only weaknesses being Pickford doesn't dominate his area like Nick but he is a shotstopper and good with his feet and Young who has spent the majority of his career on the left wing but has now discovered he can't beat his man on the outside and cross with his left foot.
But it'll be allreyt ont'nite.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 11:06 pm

We will win. But Young offers nothing offensively or defensively that Rose doesnt.

Also. Play your best players in their best positions IMO. Walker is a better wing back than trpps. Play one or the other. Not shoe horn one in to accomodate the other. Thats obviously why Arnolds gone though.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 11:14 pm

That will not be the starting line up for England on Monday.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sun Jun 17, 2018 12:51 pm

Serbia up now. Fancy 2-0 Mitrovic and Savic.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sun Jun 17, 2018 12:57 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Serbia up now. Fancy 2-0 Mitrovic and Savic.

Another day and another game so far the early games have proved more entertaining then previous WCs so I am very much injoying them.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sun Jun 17, 2018 1:01 pm

Likewise SWC. Another 4 weeks too. We should have a World Cup every year!

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sun Jun 17, 2018 1:26 pm

Mrs. 'So which games are on today!' As I consult the wallchart.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Sun Jun 17, 2018 1:28 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Mrs. 'So which games are on today!' As I consult the wallchart.

Can you consult a wall chart?