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.

13 minutes ago, L/H White said:

anyway, no great shock, Japan have around 42 million extra to choose from

Sure, but Germany have higher GDP per capita 

5 minutes ago, Whitesince63 said:

Fantastic win for Japan let’s get these Germans out now. It could be coming home you know, we’re the best side Ive seen so far.

Southgate would only get grief for having an easier run

1 hour ago, L/H White said:

how old is muller now?

seems to have been around forever

Only turned 33 a couple of months ago.

44 minutes ago, L/H White said:

prob looked the best with us tbf, wouldn't fear them

Just worried about us conceading, can't see us keeping a clean sheet against them so it's all we're going to have to score more...let's see!

Pedri started this game wonderfully, his vision is immense 

Edited November 23, 20223 yr by Didledee

Stunning goal, team play then the touch and finish

One of my very favourite holiday destinations v Spain

7 minutes ago, globaldiver said:

One of my very favourite holiday destinations v Spain

They won't be dancing on the streets of Tamarindo after this

Not been a good Wc for match day accas so far 

Concacaf have 6 places next World Cup onwards, if CR are the 4th best in the confederation there will be some tragic teams qualifying 

Edited November 23, 20223 yr by jmjhb

16 minutes ago, jmjhb said:

They won't be dancing on the streets of Tamarindo after this

Or San Jose

How've they found 5 additional minutes here, ball's barely been away from a Spanish player's foot

Shite as a competitive spectacle.

CR don't look particularly arsed.

Do CR have the smallest population?

if so, you can tell.

Also, are they the only country in the competition without an army?

Japan beat costa rica on todays showing

would fancy spain get maximum points

likely germans exit at the group stage

Edited November 23, 20223 yr by L/H White

CR are making Spain look good and that isn't really telling us much about how Spain are under pressure but they appear to be contenders - we'll see when they are up against a more competitive team.

Thought the Japanese were outstanding - lots of kudos going to their strikers, but what a defence! - they were fantastic especially Endo who was like a Jack Russell on speed. Gave the Germans no time or space and got stuck into every tackle. Brilliant to watch.

16 minutes ago, globaldiver said:

Do CR have the smallest population?

if so, you can tell.

Also, are they the only country in the competition without an army?

5m population he said earlier. Not huge for sure. 

I know they've no army, but I expected a bit of fight.

Spain have been terrific and play dream like, but CR have been horrific, 0 shots, 0 anything.

6-0 and you'll not see an easier more one sided game this WC.

22 minutes ago, L/H White said:

Japan beat costa rica on todays showing

would fancy spain get maximum points

likely germans exit at the group stage

bout to post the same

"for you ze vorld cup iz over"

speaking of which, noticed the german manager is called Herr Flick

 

 

6 minutes ago, Didledee said:

Spain have been terrific and play dream like, but CR have been horrific, 0 shots, 0 anything.

6-0 and you'll not see an easier more one sided game this WC.

This is what happens when the golden generation gets old and the replacements play in the Costa Rica league

4 minutes ago, Zico said:

bout to post the same

"for you ze vorld cup iz over"

speaking of which, noticed the german manager is called Herr Flick

 

 

Young ian Beale 

 

Not sure if I've seen that before 

2 hours ago, Whitesince63 said:

Fantastic win for Japan let’s get these Germans out now. It could be coming home you know, we’re the best side Ive seen so far.

And then Spain played.

7 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

I'd imagine he'd like it out there.

Like the Qataris, he likes kicking Jews.

Ouch!! 😁

11 minutes ago, MickyD said:

And then Spain played.

Bloody hell, I'd fancy last night's team to beat Costa Rica- immediately after playing Barrow.