World Cup 2014

[Trumo]

Is it just me or does it appear as though the referees have been asked to calm the fuck down, try and let play flow as much as possible and not wave cards around like confetti? Sure, there has been plenty of erratic decision-making by officials, but we've not yet seen a ref who loses control of a match that wasn't close to being a kicking contest by waving cards around for nothing challenges. You'd normally have seen at east one extremely soft red card by now.

[Anubis]

Pretty poor first half. The Swiss have been pretty pedestrian and Ecuador are like the girl who flirts with you but won't even kiss you.

 

And that ITV Brazil song is really starting to grate.

[Paco]

Hoddle 'its got dip and got swerve and got dip on it'

 

sure it has patches o houlahan

[PestiRed]

According to Glen, zonal marking doesn't work if the attacking players move

 

Tactical genius

[Trumo]

'Winning trophies' is the answer to that question Adrian. I don't care if it was a rhetorical question.

[Jairzinho]

How is Ecuador beating Switzerland an upset?

 

Why the fuck are they having the same mongy non discussion about zonal marking again?

 

Why are Hoddle and Chiles allowed out in public?

[Babb'sBurstNad]

When you watch football coverage, the ads, the prattle, Ray fucking Winstone, the toby jug filled with piss, you can understand why people who don't like the sport come to absolutely despise it.

[J-V]

Get in!

[PestiRed]

Some poor defending in this tournament.....great!

[J-V]

Fucking hell Carlisle just give up you cunt.

[Kevin D]

I dont think either have a hand free to clutch straws as they are holding so much silverware they won for us.

All 9 of those trophies were won, in spite of their tactics.

[Russ Atmosphere]

I get the feeling Carlisle himself loses the will to live halfway through one of his lengthy dreary analyses.

[J-V]

Fuck off lino

[Guest LFD]

I get the feeling Carlisle himself loses the will to live halfway through one of his lengthy dreary analyses.

 

Why is he there?

 

It is not like he played at a high level.

[Trumo]

Drmic's goal should have stood.

 

Another chance for Switzerland but the pass to Shaqiri was overhit I think.

[Russ Atmosphere]

[J-V]

Why is he there?

 

It is not like he played at a high level.

 

Race relations.

[Russ Atmosphere]

Knows some big words.

[J-V]

You know they're scripted as well.  The prick has trouble even saying them.

[MLB]

Rodriguez is good. If the Moreno deal falls through then I hope we are in for him.

[Trumo]

I've not really watched Alberto Moreno play, but given what I've read about his attributes and watching Ricardo Rodriguez currently in action, I think Rodriguez's attributes would suit our team a lot better. He looks to have the energy to keep getting forward, he has the height and athleticism to do his defensive duties as a left back, but most noticeable is how he sets himself when his opponents have the ball. He can quickly make an interception or track the runner so in theory he'd be difficult to catch out. He's not particularly flashy but he looks like the sort of player who is consistent and that is something that is important for defensive organisation. And he's pretty bloody good as a wrestling announcer!

[magicrat]

Race relations.

Exactly . Self appointed arbiter of political correctness. The fact that he is thick as pig shit lets him down a tad. Like he has picked up a dictionary and remembered all the words but not bothered to learn what they mean, 

[polymerpunkah]

Another entertaining match.

 

Impressed with Djourou--seems to read the game very well, strong tackler.

[magicrat]

Snide cunt Valencia

[Guest LFD]

I've not really watched Alberto Moreno play, but given what I've read about his attributes and watching Ricardo Rodriguez currently in action, I think Rodriguez's attributes would suit our team a lot better. He looks to have the energy to keep getting forward, he has the height and athleticism to do his defensive duties as a left back, but most noticeable is how he sets himself when his opponents have the ball. He can quickly make an interception or track the runner so in theory he'd be difficult to catch out. He's not particularly flashy but he looks like the sort of player who is consistent and that is something that is important for defensive organisation. And he's pretty bloody good as a wrestling announcer!

 

Yeah he looks class.