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Why Inglaterra probably won't win the World Goblet

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coyney said:
I guess I must be odd because while I agree that are chances of winning it are not the best,I would love to win it again ,I was lucky enough to be there in 66 and had hoped to be goings to this one, staying with old mates from years back obviously I can not go now but if a manc or a [Poor language removed] scored the winner I would not care.
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Alas , my brother , Young Bally no longer plays for them - us .

Not the same anymore , for me .

Now , Mexico '70 , I had me white number 8 shirt , ...

Wait there , haven't I got a signed red one AND white one , by my fukn Hero ??? Oh yeah , that's right , I DO !!!

Eng-er-lund , ....
 
chicoazul said:
I put the probably in as I normally detest these types of articles popping up on the annoying sites that link to newsnow but you still click.

Weird this England thing as probably the majority of my scouse mates and family don’t support England, bordering on detesting then in some cases. I’m definitely no fan but would like to think that when I can mask my apathy it allows me to rate them as a neutral, like I can’t do with Everton. Or more likely, write some utter tosh and diatribe about why they're [Poor language removed].

The media hype machine in cranked up to 11 right now so as you’re cutting out your Good Luck Gazza facemask printed in one of the red tops, you’ll also notice every ex pro offering some sort of opinion on England’s chances. I’m lucky enough to have within my sphere a load of different nationalities and soccer fans and like me, they’re predicting England won’t get beyond the quarters, at best.

That won’t stop the media though, and [Poor language removed] me they bleat on somewhat don’t they? The pedestal is being jacked up to nosebleed heights and the nation, most desperate to escape the bleak monotomy of daily life, surf along with it all. How many times did you see reference to Gerrard’s two blatant dives last night? Compare that with the condemnation of Baines. Super.

Anyway, before any slither of momentum is lost, here’s why England probably won’t win it:


1 – Spain and Brazil. Avoid them and it’s cool. Draw them and it’s game over, they’re like a steroided up version of Mexico and that went well didn’t it?

2 – There is no one who is an effective strike partner for Rooney.

3 – That left wing. Scourge of the capitalist world everywhere, and England for as long as one can remember.

4 - Foreign teams keep hold of possession, and England are [Poor language removed] against that. As soon as they meet the better types, it’s adios.

5 – Mentality. Seemingly great when the Nazis are dropping bomb loads over vast parts of the country, but crap in pressure situations in international tournaments. Capello is no Churchill, either.

6 – Foreign cuisine, on the whole, is much better than ours. Food science or something.

7 – And their women, they’ll be desperate to woo and impress some charcoal eyed honey somewhere.

8 – Steven Gerrard is f*cking [Poor language removed].

9 - The World Cup is not being hosted in England this year, and it’s unlikely a Russian linesman with cataracts will be running the line.

10 – They’re England. And that’s what counts, it will end in either a penalty defeat or a plucky exit with ten men – and of course the red card will have been harsh.


Apologies to Mick & Ghost.
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Brilliant mate!!! Top post.
 

Ivory Coast are a decent team but have a horrible group that they'll do well to escape from. I can't see England winning it but both Italy and Germany have a habit of going far with pretty poor teams so it is possible. Capello is a very good manager so that certainly works in our favour but we're far from favourites.

In Cole, Rooney and Lampard we have some really good talent, I'm just not sure its enough to beat the very best out there. In the past you could have counted on the defence to be solid, with Terry, Ferdinand and Cole all amongst the best in their position on their day. Sadly both Terry and Ferdinand are in horrible form. You'd also say Hargreaves is up amongst the best in his position but I don't rate Barry at all. Take him out of the equation as well and the holding role looks poorly stocked. You have to worry about that.

I'm also worried about our left side. The Mexico game showed that the left back is often really exposed as Gerrard doesn't track back that well. Ashley Cole is the best in the world but if teams gang up down that side he'll struggle.

Oh, and of course Brazil are the only team to have won the trophy outside of their continent.

So lots of things stacked against them, but you never know. Get out of the group and it's cup football. Anything can happen.
 
Quarter finals for England.

They'll struggle to retain possession and fluke a few set pieces. Once they come up against a decent, technically proficient side you'll see a massive struggle, six foot plus midfielders turning like the big tanks they are and continually losing the ball in tight situations.

All in all, it won't be pretty. They'll actually believe that tag that the best teams win and don't play well and then BANG, you're going home lads. Good teams do have to play well at some point.
 

Jozy Altidore will win Golden boot, Tim Howard will win golden gloves, and USA will win the world cup.
Too much bait?
 
ToxtethBlue said:
Quarter finals for England.

They'll struggle to retain possession and fluke a few set pieces. Once they come up against a decent, technically proficient side you'll see a massive struggle, six foot plus midfielders turning like the big tanks they are and continually losing the ball in tight situations.

All in all, it won't be pretty. They'll actually believe that tag that the best teams win and don't play well and then BANG, you're going home lads. Good teams do have to play well at some point.
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Very much this. It's predictable.
 

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