Woodsinho Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Squads have been announced and there are only 23 days left to wait... WORLD CUP 2014 THREAD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm more than a little bit excited. Nothing beats the world cup. Nothing. I've got a good feeling about this year's tournament. I think it might be a cracker. I'd like to see Argentina win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrr Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Yaldy. I'm very much looking forward to a bit of World Cup escapism, though this has been tempered somewhat as I'm on holiday for the first two weeks. Balls. Anyway, I'd usually root for the team containing the most Newcastle players, but I feel very detached from our current group of players so I don't feel like cheering for France. So I'll probably "support" Italy, because I like Italian football, and I love dudes like Cassano, Pirlo, De Rossi, etc. The squad is actually very good, particularly in midfield, where they have the personnel to play a number of different killer combinations. I'm glad Antonio Cassano is in the 30 too, because he's had a career-best season at Parma. I've no idea what type of system Prandelli will play though. There's been talk of three at the back (which would make sense with the Juventus trio of CBs -- Chiellini, Barzagli, Bonnuci) and Cassano playing as a false nine, with no conventional centre forward. I'm hopeful that Rossi regains some sharpness during the training camp, because Mario Balotelli just cannot be relied upon, though the likes of Alessio Cerci and Ciro Immobile are coming-off outstanding seasons. Realistically, I think the semi-finals is about as good as they can expect. I also want Nigeria to do well, because Shola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladstone Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Let's all pick a team to "support" - first come first serve... (only one person can have that team for the purposes of this thread). Murr = ItalyParanoid Android = ArgentinaGladstone = Belgium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsinho Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 England are going to win it all. That's what I, an English person, am supposed to say at this stage, right? James Milner's going to run Italy ragged in the opening game. That's happening. GUARANDAMNTEED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Italy used to be my favourite international team outside of Scotland. World Cup 94 was probably when I went from having a passing interest in football to being in love with the sport. I adored Roberto Baggio and was devastated when he and Italy lost the final. I just couldn't believe it happened, I was so sure they were going to win. From that moment on I really wanted to see Italy win a major tournament to make up for it and I've never quite liked Brazil. With them finally winning it in 2006 and all the 90s players retiring I don't feel as strongly about them now but they are still one of a few counties I like to do well. I like Spain obviously but would prefer to see someone different win this time, unless they play like the Euro 2012 final in every match. Argentina always seem to have players that I like and it would be brilliant if they won it in Brazil. I want Ghana to do well because I lived there for a bit, I doubt they'll match last time's performance though. Edited May 20, 2014 by Paranoid Android Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Favourite world cup moments? Fabio Grosso's goal against Germany. This is possibly my favourite football match ever. It was brilliant. No goals for 118 minutes but it was still 10/10 for excitement all the way through, both sides attacked and went for it as much as they could. Just when it seems that it will have to be settled by penalties Pirlo slips a lovely ball to Grosso who curls a perfect shot in to the goal. The explosion of joy which follows is what the world cup is all about. Grosso's celebration is so similar to Tardelli's famous one that you could think it was a deliberate copy but it comes across as a genuine unplanned moment. Del Piero then follows up with an amazing second goal just to make it even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Let's all pick a team to "support" - first come first serve... (only one person can have that team for the purposes of this thread). Murr = ItalyParanoid Android = ArgentinaGladstone = Belgium Uruguay for me, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 The first time I ever put money on football was a punt on Spain in advance of the Euro 2012 tournament. I've had a soft spot ever since, even though they haven't really played like that since. My heart says Spain, but my head says probably someone else. Like Argentina or Italy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I drew USA in the sweepie at work. So that's my team. Until the quarter finals at best I suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'll be supporting the Arsenal German contingent. I normally support the land of my people (Holland) but RVP is captain and fuck that guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Ill be boring and predictable and go for Brazil, home soil win for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I hope Holland are better than they were in the last world cup. Bring the 98 team back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'll take the Dutch plz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladstone Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Murr = ItalyParanoid Android = ArgentinaGladstone = BelgiumWoodsinho = EnglandAdam EW = UruguayMoose = NetherlandsMilner = BrazilCaptain A = GermanyNeepheid = USAKarmaTsunami = Spain (?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Should there be a rule that you must have the flag of the country you have chosen as your avatar until said team is knocked out of the tournament? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladstone Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Why the hell not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'll take France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Yeah okay, I'll take Spain. Even though it pains me to lose Carrie Brownstein and a kitten as my avatar, I'll change it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Done ma avatar. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Round of applause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladstone Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Murr = ItalyParanoid Android = ArgentinaGladstone = BelgiumWoodsinho = EnglandAdam EW = UruguayMoose = NetherlandsMilner = BrazilCaptain A = GermanyNeepheid = USAKarmaTsunami = SpainChris = France Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladstone Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Chris, I'm sure it will be within your powers to do this... The winner of this tournament gets to have their status (or whatever it's called - the bit where it says "Active Member" for me) changed to World Cup Winner for 4 years, right? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Chris, I'm sure it will be within your powers to do this... The winner of this tournament gets to have their status (or whatever it's called - the bit where it says "Active Member" for me) changed to World Cup Winner for 4 years, right? Could change their member title, sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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