Hunter2_1 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, texans_uk said: 2014 - Brazil 3-1 Croatia Didn't Lovren give a penalty away in this one? Writing on the wall.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Hunter2_1 said: Didn't Lovren give a penalty away in this one? Writing on the wall.... I remember that being an egregious penalty call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedLavie Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 9 hours ago, LeeEvans said: I remember that being an egregious penalty call. I remember this whole game being just shady officiating. Group A should be dominated by Uruguay and Egypt. Russia could obviously get some calls go their way, we see it every WC. Group B is interesting. Spain is really good and, imho, the favorite to win it all. Portugal is not that good on paper, and in the Euro they won, they didn't win a game in group phase. With a defense that's getting a bit old, I could see them not making it out of the group. Iran could be the surprise of this WC. They look good and have several young players who could boost their reputation at this WC. Morocco won't be an easy out either. It could be an interesting group. Random note, I'm so excited! Can't wait for Thursday (or Friday actually, don't really care about RUS/KSA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Small Town Values Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Very nice thread... Can someone recommend an outsiders chance (Plucky underdog) to follow this WC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKTexans Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 26 minutes ago, Marc MacGyver said: Very nice thread... Can someone recommend an outsiders chance (Plucky underdog) to follow this WC? England ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drd23 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Marc MacGyver said: Very nice thread... Can someone recommend an outsiders chance (Plucky underdog) to follow this WC? Switzerland would probably be a good fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedLavie Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Marc MacGyver said: Very nice thread... Can someone recommend an outsiders chance (Plucky underdog) to follow this WC? Senegal could be a fun team and have a chance to do well. Iceland is the smallest country to ever play in a WC and did well last Euro. Iran and Morocco are both decent and will face two giants in Spain and Portugal in the group phase. Not really underdogs but Belgium and Portugal will try to win their first WC ever and seem like the only teams which could do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 5 hours ago, Marc MacGyver said: Very nice thread... Can someone recommend an outsiders chance (Plucky underdog) to follow this WC? I'd say probably Belgium have a somewhat decent shot to win their first WC and have a ton of great players. I should have the thread up for Group C and D up tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 23 hours ago, Marc MacGyver said: Very nice thread... Can someone recommend an outsiders chance (Plucky underdog) to follow this WC? As in, COULD reach final unexpectedly? Belgium, but you could argue they have the talent to. Maybe Croatia? Can't see it though, because even if they make it out group, they'd face Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Small Town Values Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Thanks for suggestions, lads. I'll keep an eye on a few of the teams you gents listed. @texans_uk LOL... True. England fits the bill now. Former giant fallen, long drought, & hoping the recapture the magic of the 66 vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 @Marc MacGyver....is that Brad Shields? England's new makeshift lock.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Small Town Values Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, Hunter2_1 said: @Marc MacGyver....is that Brad Shields? England's new makeshift lock.... ... Yeah, that's future WR-POTY / Future WR-HOFer Brad Shields. The man who holds the key to defeating the All Blacks. Unfortunately, Eddie's gone mad, & will probably start him at fly-half next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Marc MacGyver said: ... Yeah, that's future WR-POTY / Future WR-HOFer Brad Shields. The man who holds the key to defeating the All Blacks. Unfortunately, Eddie's gone mad, & will probably start him at fly-half next week. Needs to play instead of Robshaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Small Town Values Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Hunter2_1 said: Needs to play instead of Robshaw Exactly. The Robshaw era is over. Time to move on. Playing Shields a lock is a waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drd23 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Absolute madness That will significantly reduce Spain's chances of making a deep run, let alone winning the WC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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