kent_white Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Right - forgetting the bent bidding process and the conditions of the migrant workers building the stadiums - does anybody else agree that a Nov/Dec competition has the potential to be ace? Firstly because it will take up most of the traditional Christmas bullshit season so we'll all be talking about football and not festivities. Secondly just for the novelty factor. And thirdly because we can see whether or not our well worn excuse about our players being tired stands up to scrutiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfcfan5 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I think it's total and utter bollocks. That period is all about going to games and building towards the hectic Christmas period. A World Cup then is a shit idea and just about money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarian1979 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Be wank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgoefc Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Right - forgetting the bent bidding process and the conditions of the migrant workers building the stadiums - does anybody else agree that a Nov/Dec competition has the potential to be ace? Firstly because it will take up most of the traditional Christmas bullshit season so we'll all be talking about football and not festivities. Secondly just for the novelty factor. And thirdly because we can see whether or not our well worn excuse about our players being tired stands up to scrutiny. I agree. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COYW Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I reckon it's going to get some massive viewing figures. There will be a captive audience for it that time of the year and with no other distractions. I think it could be surprisingly good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clown Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 What are UK ko times likely to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewman Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Boycott it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Boycott it England might do that not voluntarily though.???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 1, 2015 Site Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2015 Sadly Kent your first sentence is the primary factor for me. Slave labour and removal of passports- too serious to turn a blind eye to. Don't go and bring down Fifa in the process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Sadly Kent your first sentence is the primary factor for me. Slave labour and removal of passports- too serious to turn a blind eye to. Don't go and bring down Fifa in the process You're right - obviously. I had a little twinge of guilt while I was typing the question. This is all based purely on the inevitability of it happening. I remember reading last year that at their current rate - 4000 migrant workers will have died building the infrastructure by the time the World Cup kicks off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted March 1, 2015 Site Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2015 I have a theory I think the FA should decide that the only players available for selection come from the third tier of English football and below. If they make it through the qualifiers, then they get to go to the World Cup This means the Premier League and Championship are unaffected so the financial loss would be negligable. If they did qualify, imagine how much it would fuck FIFA off and the support the boys would get would be just phenomenal. No expectations, just unequivocal support. I'm dead serious. I think it would be magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Right - forgetting the bent bidding process and the conditions of the migrant workers building the stadiums - does anybody else agree that a Nov/Dec competition has the potential to be ace? Firstly because it will take up most of the traditional Christmas bullshit season so we'll all be talking about football and not festivities. Secondly just for the novelty factor. And thirdly because we can see whether or not our well worn excuse about our players being tired stands up to scrutiny. Can't disagree with your thinking We are nailed on to win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I'm looking forward to it, I think it'll be great. I only wish it was being played over the Christmas break as opposed to just before it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 What are UK ko times likely to be? 2pm and 4.30pm ie 5pm and 7.30pm in Qatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 its 7 years away bet not many players who play now will be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 its 7 years away bet not many players who play now will be there Zac Clough will be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COYW Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 2pm and 4.30pm ie 5pm and 7.30pm in Qatar. I think it's more likely to be at least a couple of hours later than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I'm looking forward to it, I think it'll be great. I only wish it was being played over the Christmas break as opposed to just before it Now that would be ace. England v Argentina on Boxing Day? Wowsers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted March 1, 2015 Moderators Share Posted March 1, 2015 clearly the prem will shut down what about our other leagues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted March 1, 2015 Site Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2015 If imagine the top two leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Now that would be ace. England v Argentina on Boxing Day? Wowsers. Followed by England v Germany on New Years Eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Followed by England v Germany on New Years Eve On Christmas Day, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Genuinely - what's your prediction for where Wanderers will be on the day of the final? I reckon still meandering about in the Championship sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Genuinely - what's your prediction for where Wanderers will be on the day of the final? I reckon still meandering about in the Championship sadly. Top half Of the Prem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 1, 2015 Site Supporter Share Posted March 1, 2015 Genuinely - what's your prediction for where Wanderers will be on the day of the final? I reckon still meandering about in the Championship sadly.nl will be pissed off at having to halt our push for a champions league spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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