Nope, I didn't say they were gash.Well, that's one way of being wrong I suppose.
TBF there are quite a few on here who love Pep/City and seem to always want them to succeed.So many people on this thread would seem to celebrate Man City crushing a League One team, rather than celebrating an underdog win!
You have to be joking, I knew that opening match by Brazil in the knock out stage made them out to be better than they actually turned out to be, every WC they do their little samba dances and for the last 5 they have come unstuck, that was disrespect to South Korea the other day, maybe they be better off quietly going about their business and saving a dance for if they pick up the trophy.Fair do's to Croatia. Aging team but stuck at it. Not sure I want them to win the WC. I did fear England getting beat by Brazil in the final. Now I think we can go and win it!
I would be delighted if was Croatian but as a neutral wanting to see good football they stink to high heaven. Going through round after round playing for penalties is dreadful for the tournamentWhat are you expecting them to do, play Brazil at their own game. You can only pi55 with the c0ck you've got.
In fairness, Croatia are probably the best team in the world if you consider the PER CAPITA idea. But England should still beat them. We whooped them in the Euros really.Good point, those people saying that Southgate hasn't ever beaten a decent team in tournament football need look no further than this very very good generation of Croatians
Must admit I’m a bit gutted there’ll be no Argentina v Brazil yet again.It depends on what you are looking for. In some context people want to see the underdog win. But for most people they are bored of seeing Croatia do the same trick in every knock out game. Even when they aren’t the underdog. A lot of people watch neutral matches wanting to be entertained. And it’s something most Croatia games lack. Plus a lot of people wanted the big Argentina v Brazil clash.
It’s almost as if people watch football for different reasons. You’ve not got much right to tell people they are wrong for wanting team a or team b to win a match.
That’s what I was looking forward to as well.Plus a lot of people wanted the big Argentina v Brazil clash.
Still think Brazil are a good team. I'd say 8 times out of 10 they would beat Croatia, but Croatia showed great heart. I don't think one shot on target proves you are something special. I don't get the Brazil haters (just because they celebrate with a dance). I'd much rather watch skillful players (even showing off) than not.You have to be joking, I knew that opening match by Brazil in the knock out stage made them out to be better than they actually turned out to be, every WC they do their little samba dances and for the last 5 they have come unstuck, that was disrespect to South Korea the other day, maybe they be better off quietly going about their business and saving a dance for if they pick up the trophy.
They are. If you watch South American football often it’s really pretty rubbish. You still get the odd star but it’s not like the olden days. Might change though as Brazilian club football is getting a serious amount of investment in the coming years after changing ownership rules.This is now Brazil’s joint longest stint without being Champions since their first title. I really think the days of Brazil being automatic favourites for every tournament should be over. They bottle it every time. So do Argentina. South America is a long way behind Europe at present I fear.
Well a lot of Brazil/Argentina players are Europe based of course, but yeah, they still come here with big reputations and not many of them are genuine elite level (aside from an obvious handful of household names).They are. If you watch South American football often it’s really pretty rubbish. You still get the odd star but it’s not like the olden days. Might change though as Brazilian club football is getting a serious amount of investment in the coming years after changing ownership rules.
It’s why all those posts about Payero being amazing because he plays for Boca baffle me. People think of the romanticised view of South American football rather than the actual reality.
If that’s aimed at me I’d still have payero back in a heartbeat.It’s why all those posts about Payero being amazing because he plays for Boca baffle me. People think of the romanticised view of South American football rather than the actual reality.
on blend of talent & experience we were behind them 4 years ago. Those that think we should have won, really need to be more honest when appraising our squad vs theirs. If you look a the team that lost that semi:In fairness, Croatia are probably the best team in the world if you consider the PER CAPITA idea. But England should still beat them. We whooped them in the Euros really.
It’s aimed at anyone who believes playing for Boca automatically makes it a mistake for him not to be at Boro. Without considering any other context.If that’s aimed at me I’d still have payero back in a heartbeat.