Artoo Posted June 9, 2002 Posted June 9, 2002 I just started watching soccer so I don't know who to root for. But I watched the Italy Croatia game yesterday and that was pretty exciting. Soccer is a whole lot better than any other sport on right now. Who I'm dissapointed in is China simply because there are over 1 billion people in their country and they can't manage to find enough to talent to even score against Brazil. You'd think with over 1,000,000,000 people they could find an all-star lineup. GO USA!
Zygomaticus Posted June 9, 2002 Posted June 9, 2002 I was never much of a soccer fan, but i would be lying if i said i didn't play soccer pc games. One of the funnest sports games i've ever played on the pc were soccer related. And i always happened to be a fan of Brazil...so that's who i guess i'll be rooting for. No harm in hoping the best for the USA too!!! Go USA!
Tie Guy Posted June 9, 2002 Posted June 9, 2002 I used to be a big soccer fan back when i played soccer, but i hardly ever watch it now. I guess i'm rooting for the US, they have two upsets so far, whats to stop them from getting even more?
Clefo Posted June 10, 2002 Posted June 10, 2002 (One upset Tie) And they probably won't have any more "upsets" since oddsmakers have them finishing second in their group to Portugal ENGLAND SHALL HAND YOU YOUR ASS IN A CAN! Thank you
Zygomaticus Posted June 10, 2002 Posted June 10, 2002 Originally posted by Clefo (One upset Tie) And they probably won't have any more "upsets" since oddsmakers have them finishing second in their group to Portugal ENGLAND SHALL HAND YOU YOUR ASS IN A CAN! Thank you not my ass [british accent] Goooo england!! [/british accent]
Clefo Posted June 10, 2002 Posted June 10, 2002 Ah, that would be "English" accent me lad.. Since British implies it being the following: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
Zygomaticus Posted June 10, 2002 Posted June 10, 2002 Ah yes, very true ma lad, an english accent it is. But the best is the Irish and Scottish
Crazy_dog no.3 Posted June 10, 2002 Author Posted June 10, 2002 Have u heard Angelina Jolie trying a English accent in TR? Aaargh!
duder Posted June 10, 2002 Posted June 10, 2002 Originally posted by Artoo I just started watching soccer so I don't know who to root for. But I watched the Italy Croatia game yesterday and that was pretty exciting. Soccer is a whole lot better than any other sport on right now. Who I'm dissapointed in is China simply because there are over 1 billion people in their country and they can't manage to find enough to talent to even score against Brazil. You'd think with over 1,000,000,000 people they could find an all-star lineup. GO USA! China is making its debut in the world cup, and the game has only recently been taken seriously in their country. I expect that the national team will go from strength to strength in the coming years. As for me COME ON ENGLAND!!! Realistically I think Italy will win it, they look to have the most balanced side with quality in all areas.
Fishflesh Posted June 10, 2002 Posted June 10, 2002 Holland is Not even in the world cup and why? all becose of Pim Fortyns DEATH!
duder Posted June 10, 2002 Posted June 10, 2002 ...or more accurately they got beaten by the Republic of Ireland.
Clefo Posted June 10, 2002 Posted June 10, 2002 Sure.. Cover up your teams inadiquecy because someone died
duder Posted June 10, 2002 Posted June 10, 2002 Its a shame because Holland have a fantastic side, and they play superb football.
Paragon_Leon Posted June 10, 2002 Posted June 10, 2002 Yeah, they do. They're also 'star-players' in foreign teams who have such an incredibly high salary (million a month, anyone ?), that any real motivation is gone. Of course they're denying it, but i find it utterly sad that we're supposed to have this great team, and then lose from all sorts of countries that would stand no chance whatsoever in the World Cup. We need a new national team where only talented players are selected that don't have those multi-million contracts that seem synonymous with slumping on the pitch. **steps off soapbox**
Rogue Nine Posted June 10, 2002 Posted June 10, 2002 *puts on his green hat* Still rooting for Ireland here. And we'll just see how far England can go.
duder Posted June 11, 2002 Posted June 11, 2002 Originally posted by Paragon_Leon Yeah, they do. They're also 'star-players' in foreign teams who have such an incredibly high salary (million a month, anyone ?), that any real motivation is gone. Of course they're denying it, but i find it utterly sad that we're supposed to have this great team, and then lose from all sorts of countries that would stand no chance whatsoever in the World Cup. We need a new national team where only talented players are selected that don't have those multi-million contracts that seem synonymous with slumping on the pitch. **steps off soapbox** LOL Leon!!! I would probably be just as harsh on England if they hadn't qualified, but Holland had a very difficult group to get through. Portugal and Ireland took the qualifying spots. The match that Holland lost to Ireland was incredible. Ireland had literally one shot on goal, whilst Holland hit the post on numerous occasions, forced superb saves and completely dominated the match. 'Its a funny old game' is the only phrase that comes to mind. But I don't think I would question the Dutch players attitude. They have always seemed one of the more determined nations.
Lord JayVizIon Posted June 11, 2002 Posted June 11, 2002 my two fav. teams are brazil and england (i'm not from any of the countries) and i live in california, usa. don't ask me how it got this way, but i think england could go all the way this year. beating argentina and getting beckham back just shows england's potential....
Crazy_dog no.3 Posted June 11, 2002 Author Posted June 11, 2002 Beckham had to wait 4 yrs to redeem his mistake from the last WC. And he got married to Posh along the way. *Looks at previos poster* Hey JayVizion! Were hast thou been?
Niwid Posted June 12, 2002 Posted June 12, 2002 'Ey, I go'a go fur England, tha' being me 'omeland. An' as for your fake accents, ya go'a learn t' speak propa English, like wha I do.
duder Posted June 12, 2002 Posted June 12, 2002 Originally posted by Crazy_dog no.3 hey Duder u from UK? Yup I'm from Nottingham. Go Robin Hood
Paragon_Leon Posted June 12, 2002 Posted June 12, 2002 Duder; i used to think like you about the Dutch team, but hearing them explain defeats over and over, it just made me sick. It basically never is their fault. After all, they play for .... (insert team here) ! Really, it's just pathetic. Dominating a match means you have to score a goal. Near goals may look nice on tv, but are the result of a striker's failure. Wide is still wide. That's what's wrong with the Dutch team; they fail to acknowledge that they simply didn't play right, especially in those qualifying matches.
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