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I must say that although I haven't been following the WC much this year, my friends and I drank to Portugal's victory last night. And we drank again. And again. and again and again and again and again and again, until we ran out and had to run to the shop for some more cognac...
I kinda agree, though I think that:Quote:
Originally Posted by Louis VI the Fat
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ok Louis I'm going to quote you on the following:
Well, common Louis, we're talking about Boulahrouz here....had he deliberatly tried to kick C Ronaldo out of the game, he would have, and Ronaldo would never be able to kick a ball again...ever.Quote:
What I saw, was that Dutch defender nearly breaking C. Ronaldo in half after only five minutes, followed by another Dutch player kicking him again ten minutes later. Both in a deliberate attempt to cause an injury and rob Portugal of their best player. Both only received a yellow card.
yes true, but that wink Ronaldo gave wasn't the best example of sportmanship now was it ?Quote:
In the England game, Rooney put his full - rather impressive - weight behind a kick in the n### of a Portuguese player who was already down. The red card was more than deserved.
What did he think, that it would go un noticed ?
Nistelrooy is a name, you don't go for names *cough Ronaldo (Brazil) cough* when they're not performing well, he scored a goal, yes, but he wasn't in his true form. And yes, I won't deny that Portugal out witted us, they were simply more experienced than us, and showed it (thinks of Figo's dive, which I still find disgusting, great players like himself shouldnt need to degrade themselves like that...)Quote:
What with Van Basten not playing Van Nistelrooy and Eriksson playing first Rooney, and then Crouch, as sole attackers. Both were simply outwitted by Portugal and Scolari.
Well England's effort at least was heroic.
Just so you know, we'll be rooting for you guys.Quote:
Already knows I'll come to regret this post wednesday night after France-Portugal
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Totally agree with you Louis! We always win against the English and Dutch (maybe thats why they are so disapointed) and loose to the French! but, who knows? maybe this time will be different...Quote:
Originally Posted by Louis VI the Fat
Thanks Louis for the spelling lesson.
Vive la France!
Did it make the Scottish team any less awful?Quote:
Originally Posted by Duke Malcolm
Oh, and before anyone says anything about the Welsh team, most of my family are English.
Is there any need for a comment like that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Big King Sanctaphrax
Absolutely :2thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by SSNeoperestroika
Well, Argentina's out so the guy to win is whoever beats Germany. Good luck.
I am just bitter :embarassed:Quote:
Originally Posted by King_Of_Portugal_2
I thought this was The Kingdom of Peace and Love. ~:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Big King Sanctaphrax
What are you talking about, the Welsh team is teh awesome! :balloon3:Quote:
Originally Posted by Big King Sanctaphrax
Funny, my immediate thought after we were beaten by Portugual was "They'll be dancing in the streets of Dundee tonight" Followed by "Lets hope there's no seven year olds about for all those rufty tufty bravehearts to beat up and show how tough scotsmen are."Quote:
Originally Posted by Duke Malcolm
You know what? I don't care. Off you go, back to supporting whoever's playing against the big boys next. Must be really annoying for Scots not to have any internationals scheduled, I guess you guys just don't know what football team you support until you have the England fixture list?
Oh, BTW Andy Murray isn't British, he's Scottish. You are welcome to him. And he plays a girls game anyway.
This is so true. You can tell because he grunts when he whacks his balls......:sweatdrop:Quote:
Oh, BTW Andy Murray isn't British, he's Scottish. You are welcome to him. And he plays a girls game anyway.
I cried myself to sleep on saturday night. That's all I have to say...
Must you attempt to stir things up when his comments could have been soQuote:
Originally Posted by English assassin
easily ignored? Is it too much to expect better of you? Tiresome when this
descends into pointless bashing.
Erm, perhaps I should have put a smiley after my comment about the Scottish team. There's always been a bit of friendly rivalry between England and Scotland in footballing terms, and it was just meant as a bit of banter.
Then I misinterpreted it - it seemed more like you were attempting to provoke,
or at least anticipating a hostile response. I am, of course, fully aware of the
rivalry, and none of the banter here looked to be in any way friendly.
You're in good company, with the Scots. :laugh4:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fragony
The only bitterness seemed to be coming from elsewhere. Sadly senior members.Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Peasant
Scots play football ?? WHEN ?? WHERE ?? HOW ?? ON FEET ?? ~:eek:
C'mon people, lighten up. It's just football. And we pwn you all anyway MUAHAAAHHAAAA :laugh4:
All together now!Quote:
Originally Posted by SSNeoperestroika
Don't cry for me Bonny Scotland!
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Originally Posted by Red Peasant
Interesting mix.
I'm sure EA didn't mean it in a bad way at all, just some basic rivalry between football nations.Quote:
Originally Posted by SSNeoperestroika
We Dutchmen always like to tease out Belgian friends about their football performances too, all well meant I assure you.
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In an original meaning of the word as the Greeks used it, a 'tragedy' refers to a sequence of events which are unfolding, events whose outcome is both tragic and unavoidable, and whose tragic outcome is already known to the audience, but not to the players on the stage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Louis VI the Fat
That England lost, that a great generation is wasted owing to a lack of options up front and a manager who could not come up with a solution to that, that they lost on penalties for the fifth time in a row - none of that is what this tragedy is about for the outside observer.
For the audience, the somewhat neutral observer, the tragedy is that we were aware of what was going to happen all along and that we despite of that, or because of that, were compelled to identify with them - the more so the nearer the unavoidable outcome drew closer.
The tragedy was to have to watch them fight their bitter struggle against a fate that was already decided for them. To see them put up a heroic effort with ten men, not against the odds, but against unsurmountable fate.
Hm. There was a win against Spain on penalties, at home. Although perhaps you can't draw
any positives from that.
Hmm I read something intersting in the paper today...
It concerned the suspension of Torsten Frings, a veteran and very important German player.
As you all know, after germany beat Argentina, a fight ensued. Now somewhere in the fight - Frings supposedly fought (back?) too.
Now this deserves to be punished yes, but Fifa decided to suspend Frings after the Italian delegation (Germanies next adversary in the semi-finals) wanted Fifa to put some more research into Frings' role in the fight.
Now instead of tearing the request in half, like they should have, Fifa decided to hone the request. Leading to the suspension of Frings.
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That's just horrible... and coming from germanies greatest rival (football wise) that should at least mean something !
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That is some prime ****-****!!!
They should not be allowed to do that!
You're surprised? This is the Italian football team...a team of what can only be described as professional divers
Last time I heard they won gold in Athens, ~;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ianofsmeg16
No, but seriously they deserve to lose after what they did in the Australia game, USA game and now this.