World cup thread

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 1:35 pm

Belgium just don’t look right to me. Not well balanced. Tunisia playing well.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 1:41 pm

Dyched wrote:Belgium just don’t look right to me. Not well balanced. Tunisia playing well.

Sharp going forward with somE World class players but suspect at the back. Don't think they have a weak player but they lack intensity at the back. I would imagine Kompany will help with that when they face us.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 1:42 pm

Claret wrote:Another penalty! Have there been loads of penalties or is it that we’re Burnley fans and not used to seeing them?

I believe the record (13) has already been surpassed.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 1:45 pm

Claretmatt4 wrote:Sharp going forward with somE World class players but suspect at the back. Don't think they have a weak player but they lack intensity at the back. I would imagine Kompany will help with that when they face us.

Agree. It’ll too late once Kompany plays I suspect. Lakuku is crucial imo. Whilst top class players the likes of Hazard, Mertens, De Bruyne ain’t exactly clinical.

Ashingtonclaret46 · Post by **Ashingtonclaret46** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 1:48 pm

KRBFC wrote:Another terrible mismatch

You must really be looking forward to Qatar if they increase it to 48 teams.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 1:51 pm

Lukaku now on 4 goals.

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:14 pm

FactualFrank wrote:Lukaku now on 4 goals.

On track for golden boot.... Until Kane bangs in a hatrick tomorrow.

Belgiumburnley · Post by **Belgiumburnley** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:54 pm

5-1 Job done for the mighty Red Devils ! Who's next ?

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:57 pm

Another enjoyable attacking display by both sides from start to finish and 7 goals on show.

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:59 pm

Belgiumburnley wrote:5-1 Job done for the mighty Red Devils ! Who's next ?

Make that 5-2!

Loved the consolation goal. COME ON ENGLAND!!!! Do Panama 6-0 and we are in the box seat!!!!!!!!!!!

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:01 pm

I'm expecting a few goals in the England - Belgium game. Our back 3 aren't great and Belgium will pick more holes than a swiss cheese. But I don't think their defence is that great either.

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:02 pm

The way the groups are panning out it might be better for England to finish second behind Belgium.

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:03 pm

TVC15 wrote:The way the groups are panning out it might be better for England to finish second behind Belgium.

Don`t start with that malarky!

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:13 pm

TVC15 wrote:The way the groups are panning out it might be better for England to finish second behind Belgium.

As things stand, we'd be playing Japan. But I think it's more about the Quarters, should we get there. It's likely to be one of Brazil or Germany as the opponents. Which is why I think that's the furthest we can go.

Belgiumburnley · Post by **Belgiumburnley** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:19 pm

Beware Belgium have a secret weapon : Radja Naingolan himself
You have been warned

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KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:41 pm

You can see why they haven't taken Nainggolan with the system Martinez wants to play, Witsel is very good surprised he decided to **** his career away so early.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:54 pm

Mexico v South Korea 4pm impressed with Mexico in their first game can’t remember what SK were like.

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 3:59 pm

Looking forward to this. I think Son and Moon will star for S Korea

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:07 pm

Does anybody think Germany won't qualify from their group? I didn't see their game v Mexico.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:21 pm

ecc wrote:Does anybody think Germany won't qualify from their group? I didn't see their game v Mexico.

I think they'll win their remaining 2 group games.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:25 pm

I think you're probably right, FactualFrank. I saw Sweden's win against SK and they have very little up front. If the Germans score early on I think the Swedes might get a hammering.

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:47 pm

Bet it's going loco down in Acapulco

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:50 pm

Take a bow Son!

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:54 pm

Mexico through and good to see the ref getting his book out in this game.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:55 pm

Mexicans are the worst for feigning injury. Multiple times they went down clutching their limbs then just got back up when they realised they retained the ball.

When will refs and commentators punish and call out this blatant cheating.

Infuriating.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 5:57 pm

I think there should be a booking for any player who rolls over more than twice. It's as bad as removing the shirt after scoring.

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:01 pm

NRC wrote:Looking forward to this. I think Son and Moon will star for S Korea

I thought Moon eclipsed Son, even despite the goal.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:02 pm

I don’t like players feinting injuries either but glad the SKs were carded for their fowls in the second half.

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:07 pm

South West Claret. wrote:I don’t like players feinting injuries either but glad the SKs were carded for their fowls in the second half.

Why do you keep bringing poultry into the conversation SW Claret?

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:09 pm

chekhov wrote:Why do you keep bringing poultry into the conversation SW Claret?

For you of course.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:09 pm

#AsianWhippingBoys

Japebe43 · Post by **Japebe43** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:34 pm

The excellent result belgium-tunisia to bring England players and fans back into perspective. We are very much underdogs in tournament football and should be viewed as such. Are you listening media? Get off their backs!

Reecey1987 · Post by **Reecey1987** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:36 pm

Belguim say that hazard , lakaku and mertins are doubtful for the england game . Looks like they dont fancy finishing top of the group either

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:38 pm

FactualFrank wrote:I think there should be a booking for any player who rolls over more than twice. It's as bad as removing the shirt after scoring.

this. it's especially worse when they use the 'injured' leg to continue their momentum.

histrionics are a real problem that a governing body could deal with.

but no, legitimise them with slow motion.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:58 pm

Germany v Sweden next...come on you Swedes.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:05 pm

Germany should be leading.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:15 pm

VAR under scrutiny again!

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:32 pm

GET INN!!

Billy Balfour · Post by **Billy Balfour** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:36 pm

German's not doing too well in Russia. It's all a bit deja vu.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:37 pm

Toivonen couldn't buy a goal on Wearside but has just scored against Germany. That's football for you.

thatdberight · Post by **thatdberight** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:43 pm

I was hoping to see Germany go out but now the commentator just said they last went out early in 1938. That put Germany in a bit of a mood for the next few years. I'm not sure it's worth it.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:43 pm

Even a draw would probably do Sweden.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:44 pm

Should have been 2 there

Claret · Post by **Claret** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:48 pm

Fantastic free kick and header deserved a goal

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:48 pm

Are you watching Angela

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:51 pm

Germans should have been down to 10 men after 6 minutes Swedes then awarded a penalty after that awful refereeing again.

Still a superbly well taken Swedish goal has them in the lead after the 1st half.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:51 pm

Claret wrote:Fantastic free kick and header deserved a goal

To be fair, it was also a top save as well. Sweden could have been out of sight.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 7:57 pm

All Roy K needs is a green floppy hat and a fishing rod.
Looks more and more like a poisonous leprechaun every time I see him.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:02 pm

Come on Sweden finish them off.

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:03 pm

Why is Henrik Larsson so pink? Too long in makeup?