World Cup 2022

[Billy Dean]

Very interesting

Most of that seems feasible I think

I'm not sure Portugal will get that far or that Denmark can take Argentina, but I can see most of that happening

Yeah I'm not really confident on my picks TBH. Re Argentina people and media seem to have them among the favourites but to me when I see their squad on paper I don't find it convincing. But I'm not really an expert. And yeah Portugal are also not that convincing but if they win their group they seem to have a doable draw with either Belgium or Croatia in the QF which are both winnable, but likewise Belgium or Croatia could easily beat them too.

 

[DualityNSNO]

I've always hated the England band and this only solidifies that for me

Basically being paid to tow the party line and snitch on others

I dislike the English as much as the next reasonable fellow, but even in the article it states the same is happening with Welsh fans, and no doubt they'd have paid for pretty much every country to be like that.

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

I dislike the English as much as the next reasonable fellow, but even in the article it states the same is happening with Welsh fans, and no doubt they'd have paid for pretty much every country to be like that.

Oh I know, I think any supporter signing up for this is an absolute wrongun IMO

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

I've tried to ignore the WC so far, so I've only just registered that the last Premier League game(s) are on the 13th Nov. The world cup commences on the 20th.

That's a bit of a mad turnaround.

 

[Moomin]

@Yank I see your boys face my boys the day after thanksgiving.

Fatten your players up as the Lions of England will feast on your losers and truly make it a black Friday for you.

 

[wm02]

I've tried to ignore the WC so far, so I've only just registered that the last Premier League game(s) are on the 13th Nov. The world cup commences on the 20th.

That's a bit of a mad turnaround.

It’s crazy. I wonder if we’ll see a big drop in intensity/running among in the league games over the next two weeks especially in squads with loads of players on their national teams

 

[ToffeeTim]

It’s crazy. I wonder if we’ll see a big drop in intensity/running among in the league games over the next two weeks especially in squads with loads of players on their national teams

I can imagine a few players heading to the WC will really not fancy the thought of midweek carabao cup ties next Tuesday. Could be some extremely weakened teams put out.

We should probably play our first 11 though. Most of our lads are about to have a 6 week winter break.

 

[Dancing Pat]

We should probably play our first 11 though. Most of our lads are about to have a 6 week winter break.

No time off for our lot, as you’re forgetting that we’re in one of the worlds most prestigious tournaments later this month!

The Sydney Super Cup!

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

World Cup 2022 team guides part 4: Qatar

Recent results and a secretive two-month training camp offer hope for the hosts but they always wanted Xavi in the dugout

www.theguardian.com

Interesting little line here in the Qatar preview

"
National anthem
As-Salam al-Amiri translates as Peace to the Emir and was adopted in 1996 after the accession to the throne of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani. The lyrics speak of national pride, Qatar’s strength when it needs to show strength and peace when it should be peaceful. It was written by Skeikh Mubarak bin Sayf al-Thani and composed by Abdulaziz Nassir al-Ubaydan al-Fakru."

Things are now starting to make some sense...

 

[carolinablue232]

Very interesting

Most of that seems feasible I think

I'm not sure Portugal will get that far or that Denmark can take Argentina, but I can see most of that happening

I think Portugal have the quality to win the whole thing, provided they don’t play to Ronaldo’s ego and insist he start every match. They’re loaded

 

[PITA]

Try this on for size - A lacklustre England stumble out of the group and then get sent home by the first decent side they meet. No peaking at the right time or riding momentum to be seen.

I agree. If we don't win every game 8-0 we've got no chance.

 

[Pittsburgh Footy]

Pretty weird


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Qatar is paying literally every country's supporters group just like this

The American Outlaws were also a part of this - i'm sure it's every country

What a gross, gross World Cup this is

 

[dublinbluenose]

Qatar is paying literally every country's supporters group just like this

The American Outlaws were also a part of this - i'm sure it's every country

What a gross, gross World Cup this is

They'd even approached Countries that hadnt qualified yet for it. I know Ireland supporters groups were approached last year.

 

[Billy Dean]

I think Portugal have the quality to win the whole thing, provided they don’t play to Ronaldo’s ego and insist he start every match. They’re loaded

They shouldn’t start him at all

 

[Jamo Martinez]

Very interesting

Most of that seems feasible I think

I'm not sure Portugal will get that far or that Denmark can take Argentina, but I can see most of that happening

Apart from him only naming 7 groups.