BagOfCrisps 24 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Got to admit I don't know quite a lot of them but Argentina always have respect in the World Cup*. Seriously, I'm hoping for a great World Cup full of brilliant footie from lots of teams. Thats the most important thing**. * Well, until they start crying like they did in Japan ** After England winning, of course. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Can anyone tell me what games from the World Cup will be broadcast on NHK? (I am living in temporary accomodation throughout the world cup and I'm not sure yet if I will be allowed to install SkyPerfect.) Link to post Share on other sites
bushpig 0 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 not sure Bobby12. But, if you have a dish then installing skyperfect shouldn't even be an issue for temporary accomodation unless you are sharing a tv with a family for example. If you are staying in your own place then installing the dish shouldn't even be a matter that you need to ask about cos as I'm sure you know, you can just bolt the dish to a veranda rail etc. Easy to install, easy to uninstall. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Yeah but you know how they are I've asked for a south facing window in my aparto (they havent chose it yet) so it should be ok, so long as it has a balcony or something I can bolt the sucka too. Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Found this: NHK world cup schedule Seems like only one England game is on there. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 It must be BS where all the games are on then (as well as Sky) Link to post Share on other sites
manuel_arg 0 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by rach: Ah, manuel, but we have Gary Neville. And Peter Crouch. Mmmm, yeap, I forgot that Link to post Share on other sites
manuel_arg 0 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by BagOfCrisps: Got to admit I don't know quite a lot of them but Argentina always have respect in the World Cup*. Seriously, I'm hoping for a great World Cup full of brilliant footie from lots of teams. Thats the most important thing**. * Well, until they start crying like they did in Japan ** After England winning, of course. There are a lot of new guys in our team because Pekerman decided to leave only 3 players from Corea-Japan 2002*. Do you know when it can be Argentina - England?? Semi finals? * Did they cry in Japan? Were you there? Do believe everything you see on tv Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 They were interviewing the Japanese team on tv last night and the programme subtitles, as well as the players, were talking about getting to the Final! Any chance of that football dudes? Link to post Share on other sites
ShinyDiscoBall 2 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I'd have to see almost no chance whatsoever. Strange things can happen though - look who won Euro 04. But no, it won't happen. They might wind up getting to the last 8 or so, but probably not I reckon. That's what I really don't like about the things here. They just go totally over the top with totally unrealistic and fantastic goals making people who don't know any better actually believe that Japan might win the World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites
Rag-Doll 0 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Don't the English do the same? They always talk up their prospects and put so much pressure on the players only to suffer crushing disappointment when the inevitable happens. All jokes aside, I wouldn’t be surprised if Japan fails to win a game this time round. They have no hope against Brazil (who does?) and both Aust and Croatia will give them a real go. It might be a case of Zanen Nihon! The first game for Aust and Japan will be a cracker. Both teams need to win if they’re to have any hope of getting to the next stage. I used to live next door to Zico - even cut the power to his garden lights one day whilst doing some gardening in the front of my house. He doesn't speak a lot of English and so we couldn't ever get past the occassional "hi". Link to post Share on other sites
ShinyDiscoBall 2 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 The English go over the top yes, but they actually have much more realist prospects of doing better. And most people know a bit more about the game. Perhaps I'm just not objective about that. Link to post Share on other sites
Rag-Doll 0 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Granted and with the Premier League being of such a high standard there is a legitimate reason to hope/expect that they do well. It's just the hint of desperation that comes with it that makes me laugh. It's almost as if it's personal and the whole England v German thing is pretty funny as well. Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Aren't a large number of Premier League stars not from England? Is it the Arsenal side that some games doesn't even field and Englishman? Link to post Share on other sites
yodel 0 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 My picks Brazil Germany Holland Argentina England Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Don't rate Holland myself. If I'm not mistaken they have real weakness in defence and midfield. Germany will probably do well - and bore us while they're at it. Seems Wonder Roons is coming on well with his foot. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Don't discount France or Spain either. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 I will. Holland have a decent attack, as you said it is other areas that they suffer. While I think Brazil are the ones to beat, they can be erratic and have shown that in the past. It would be good if we could see some fantastic footie throughout the tournament though. Lots of late nights on their way soon....... Link to post Share on other sites
nagoid 4 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 See on the news those 20000+ peeps that showed up just to watch the Japan team kick a ball about yesterday. The madness levels increasing by the day!! Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 Don't know if this will help you bobby, still need a dish, but it seems that BS1 / BS hi channels between them are showing all of the games as well as Sky Perfect doing the same. I wonder how many I'll end up watching... 1 a day perhaps Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I wish England had the "erraticness" of Brazil, scouser I know what you mean though - Japan actually beat them once didn't they? Hey,..... footie..... anything can happen, game of two halves, jumpers for goalposts, etc etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Don't forget the tchecks (sp?). I know they lost at euro 04 but up until their loss they destroyed everybody! Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 They do have a very good keeper, a Mr Petr Cech. Often one of those eastern European teams throws up a surprise. They have a lot of talented players. Link to post Share on other sites
Honest John 0 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Lets just hope a more exciting team than Greece in Euro 04 win the cup. Link to post Share on other sites
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