scouser 4 Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 A bit early? Nah.... the World Cup will be with us soon. But I think it needs it's own thread rather than in the normal football thread. So here we are. Predictions? I'll be swatting up on the other teams but think Brazil are going to be the team to beat, so I'll go for them being in the final. Try the World Cup predictor here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/shared/spl/hi/predictor/html/football/world_cup_06/default.stm (if you have a few spare hours!) I'll give it a go when I get back to work Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I can see the Owen thing turning into a farce a bit like Beckham last time round. Have you heard the official England song by Embrace? Quote: The song features the lyrics "there's no-one you can't beat" and "you know it's going to be our time" but does not mention the word "football". "You're the first in my life To make me think That we might just go all the way And I, want you to know we're all hanging on They'll come and yes they'll try To break us down But we know that we'll never lose If we keep moving forward and don't look back" Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I haven't been keeping up with other teams news - who's looking good this time round? Link to post Share on other sites
69 5 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Argentina? Will England be taking Owen? Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Owen will be there, even if he is still injured (he's almost fit now though). I fancy England to win it this time, but I think Germany will give us a run for our money. The Argies and France are due a performance too. I cant friggin wait for it to start. I am finishing work on June 9th, and start my new job on July 18th, so I got the whole month off to watch the tournament Bring It On. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 sweet timing B12!! Link to post Share on other sites
1 4 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 That is good timing. Is it all on Sky Perfect for free again this time? Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 How are the Portuguese looking this time around. They looked like they had great potential at the last euros. What was that killer team that lost in the semis to greece? slovakia or some place like that, with the real tall guy oh, and go France! Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Come on England! I'm actually really looking forward to it now. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I got my baby boy an England kit (I get the money refunded if we win the cup, this offer applies to all england shirts bought in that chain store). Im getting some flags this week for my car and a big one for above the telly. When i get to Japan i will wear it everyday as a cape if we win the cup Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 You sound like an otaku bobby! Link to post Share on other sites
Rag-Doll 0 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 As long as Aust beat Japan, I don't care who wins any other game. Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Yeah baby! Link to post Share on other sites
LiquidX 0 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I will just avoid Japanese tv for the whole period - including the week before and the week after. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 It's time for Brazil to be beaten. Stand up...... England! Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I just realised that I will be in Bali from halfway thru the second round ill after the final. No escaping it there! (in Kuta) I'm not really a soccor fan, hough I am looking forward to finally seeing OZ in it, and taking on Japan, Croatia & Braz in their opening group. Link to post Share on other sites
ireallylikebakedbeans 0 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Quote: Is it all on Sky Perfect for free again this time? Yes I think it is. (As long as you're subscribed to the service of course) Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 I don't know about sky, but I think all of the games are going to be on BS Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 I think I saw that both BS and Sky are showing them all. The games on Sky last time was free for anyone subscribed to the service. Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 The way to win the cup? "BRAZILIAN superstar Ronaldo has revealed the bizarre details behind the sex ban Luiz Felipe Scolari imposed at the 2002 World Cup. Scolari ordered his players to stop all sexual activities for 40 days, from the moment they joined the pre-tournament training camp until after their final victory against Germany. In a recent magazine interview, Ronaldo said: "The manager would tell us that any player who cannot control his penis is not a man, but an irrational animal. "The World Cup in 2002 was a wonderful memory but I will always remember the ache down below just as much as lifting the trophy." Link to post Share on other sites
lin 0 Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 How are the Japanese team this time round? Really looking forward to it. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Rooney got injured last night.... Link to post Share on other sites
ShinyDiscoBall 2 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Someone was bound to get some metatarsal or whatever they are problems. It seems to be our fate. Trust it to be the most important guy in the team. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Quote: A spokesman for Ladbrokes said they had lengthened the odds of England winning the tournament from 6-1 to 7-1 following the news. Surprised it hasn't been changed more. Link to post Share on other sites
snowkansen 0 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Australia V. Japan will be a good game to see! Link to post Share on other sites
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