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World Cupski 2018 Thread 18:04 - May 20 with 110036 views

I’ve been pretty non plussed about the Copa Mundial this year which is unusual as I’ve always loved it. Perhaps FIFA have contributed to my overall “fcuk it” view to the modern game, I’ve never felt so remote from a tournament Inger-Lund have been in.
Part of me hopes it lives up to the scam it is with Russia being awarded 317 penalties in the group stages, empty stadiums with Escape To Victory dubbed crowd cheering noises all capped off with a plucky squad of kids winning it so rhino nose becomes Sir Gareth

Current questions for those buzzing about it or who simply know:-

1. Any good Apps for iPhone anyone come across? (Preferably free)

2. Can anyone recommend a Fantasy Competition for the tournament? I’ve been asked to run one at work; think the Sun used to do a simple one; no idea if they are as I haven’t bought a newspaper this decade.

3. Any players people recommend sticking in above / hidden jems????

4. What fixtures do we think are ones to make an effort to watch out of the current group stages? May have to organise work schedule and ensure a regular spot in The Leicester Arms on Warwick Street for any midweek afternoon games

5. What nation picks up the Jules Rimet this year for you? I’m thinking probably Germany but the last time they tried to conquer all the Russia issue didn’t work out well for them

Cherish and enjoy life.... this ain't no dress rehearsal

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 15:30 - Jun 27 with 2138 views

Mick_S

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 15:26 - Jun 27 by FDC
... and then Son completely misses the target from about 10 yards

Zee Germans will probably scrape through again but I don't think they'll be winning it this year.

Did I ever mention that I was in Minder?

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 15:31 - Jun 27 with 2128 views

MrSheen

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 15:30 - Jun 27 by Mick_S
Zee Germans will probably scrape through again but I don't think they'll be winning it this year.

Look like the 1994 defending champions so far, stale and tired. Who will be the bald destroyer?

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 15:33 - Jun 27 with 2118 views

FDC

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 15:30 - Jun 27 by Mick_S
Zee Germans will probably scrape through again but I don't think they'll be winning it this year.

The thing is [removes glasses, cleans them, runs hand over craggy face], you can never write off the Germans.

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 15:39 - Jun 27 with 2105 views

MrSheen

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 15:33 - Jun 27 by FDC
The thing is [removes glasses, cleans them, runs hand over craggy face], you can never write off the Germans.

Cometh the hour...

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 15:44 - Jun 27 with 2086 views

Mick_S

Did I ever mention that I was in Minder?

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 16:10 - Jun 27 with 2046 views

FDC

Every time Son gets the ball I say "Come on Son!" and have a little chuckle to myself.

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 16:11 - Jun 27 with 2038 views

MrSheen

It's on...for the moment at least. Sweden 1-0 up.

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 16:12 - Jun 27 with 2038 views

FDC

Get in Sweden!

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 16:20 - Jun 27 with 2031 views

DannyPaddox

30 mins from KR-EXIT

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 16:21 - Jun 27 with 2026 views

Mick_S

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 16:12 - Jun 27 by FDC
Get in Sweden!

This carries on and it's Cretan mountain tea all night for me.

Did I ever mention that I was in Minder?

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 16:23 - Jun 27 with 2019 views

MrSheen

Germany need two now, even if Mexico get one back.

Wrong! If Germany score, Mexico are out. But if Mexico lose 2-1, Germany are out. Or something.

[Post edited 27 Jun 2018 16:26]

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 16:25 - Jun 27 with 2015 views

FDC

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 16:23 - Jun 27 by MrSheen
Germany need two now, even if Mexico get one back. Wrong! If Germany score, Mexico are out. But if Mexico lose 2-1, Germany are out. Or something. [Post edited 27 Jun 2018 16:26]

Is that right? I just worked it out that if Germany score then they go through on goal difference?

As is:

Country W D L GD Pts
SWE 2 0 1 2 6
MEX 2 0 1 0 6
GER 1 1 1 0 4
KOR 0 1 2 -2 1

If Germany score:

Country W D L GD Pts
SWE 2 0 1 2 6
GER 2 1 0 1 6
MEX 2 0 1 0 6
KOR 0 1 2 -2 1

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 16:30 - Jun 27 with 1990 views

MrSheen

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 16:25 - Jun 27 by FDC
Is that right? I just worked it out that if Germany score then they go through on goal difference? As is: Country W D L GD Pts SWE 2 0 1 2 6 MEX 2 0 1 0 6 GER 1 1 1 0 4 KOR 0 1 2 -2 1 If Germany score: Country W D L GD Pts SWE 2 0 1 2 6 GER 2 1 0 1 6 MEX 2 0 1 0 6 KOR 0 1 2 -2 1

Yes, Germany go through if they score, unless if Mexico score as well, in which case they go through for beating Germany. If Mexico score two, and Germany don’t, Sweden go through on goals scored. Better all round if Korea score!

Nah, wrong again. Cards, probably.

[Post edited 27 Jun 2018 16:33]

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 16:39 - Jun 27 with 1976 views

FDC

Argh. So frustrating, Korea have had a load of chances now but for the final ball.

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 16:45 - Jun 27 with 1957 views

BazzaInTheLoft

World Cupski 2018 Thread on 16:39 - Jun 27 by FDC
Argh. So frustrating, Korea have had a load of chances now but for the final ball.

Excuse the racial stereotyping, but what is the point of South Korea taking corners.

EDIT Actually they are taller on average than England!:

https://www.statista.com/statistics/871381/fifa-world-cup-2018-russia-teams-by-a

[Post edited 27 Jun 2018 16:50]