World Cup 2018 (All World Cup Chat Exclusively Here Please).

[Bluemike]

True story in the Plumbing merchants....... World Cup Sweepstake......, guy I know well at the counter getting served. He gets asked if he wants to play:

Him: I never win these things. Go on then. Give me a ticket. Hope I get someone good like Holland.
Me: Yep. Im really REALLY hoping you get Holland as well.

[number 9]

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/teams/team ... index.html

For those who care...

[marko69]

Yep good stuff, 9. Last night, had a start date for a new boiler for a woman all set for Monday, June 18th. After reading the above, that’ll be getting changed to the 19th. Nothing worse than having work to do on a day when a home nation is playing in a tournament.

Edit: That ^^^ sounds crazy. What I mean is; work that needs completed. There is a certain pressure added when you know you need to get finished for something.

Can see the headline:
MAN IN “SEE YOU JIMMY” BUNNET CAUSES EXPLOSION AS HE RUSHES HOME FOR ENGERLAND GAME

[Bluemike]

Would look worse if it said "SCOTTISH MAN"

[marko69]

Be even worse if they posted the picture!

[number 9]

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44284793

[Ohiotractorboy]

This just in, the US National team spent Memorial Day preparing for the World Cup by attending local furniture sales in their areas and purchasing new couches.

[marko69]

Too late, Ohio. We’ve been buying all the couches for 20 years. There are none left.

[number 9]

Here are a few talents to watch out for in WC 2018:
https://www.theguardian.com/football/20 ... -in-russia

[marko69]

Thought that was going to be pictures of “ultra” leaders, 9!

[number 9]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... d-Cup.html

[marko69]

9.

You have won "the jaw dropping post of the day" award.

The videos look very real, but its got to be bullshit?

If that is real , there is no hope. The world is over.

[number 9]

9.

You have won "the jaw dropping post of the day" award.

The videos look very real, but its got to be bullshit?

If that is real , there is no hope. The world is over.

A few of them are quite good looking, yeah?

[marko69]

Will there be a DVD made of them all being friends again after the World Cup?!

[Charnwood]

I think it's pretty much accepted that there will be a lot of Anti English sentiment amongst young Russians who will almost certainly be out on the streets looking for trouble.

As I understand the FA have warned players families that they can't guarantee their safety and many have cancelled their travel plans despite it possibly being the only opportunity they will ever have to see a family member play in a World Cup, how sad is that.

In my opinion given their horrendous record of hooliganism and racism these finals should never have been awarded to Russia who will no doubt use the event a a propaganda exercise.

I just hope and pray that all our fans return home safely.

[marko69]

Yes, hope everyone remains safe and keeps themselves out of danger. The only good thing about fans violence is water cannons blasting people down the street on the News at Ten...... that always looks fun......... but apart from that; NO to violence.

Regardless of the fact that Scotland haven’t made the finals for 20 years, I usually still get a bit excited about the World Cup.
BUT, it’s two days away and couldn’t really give a sh*t. And all of my buddies have the same feeling. Can’t figure out if it’s the tournament itself that’s at fault or we are all just getting older and grumpier and want to moan.

Having said that......, looking forward to Portugal v Spain on Friday.

[ashfordblue]

I think I will have a little flutter on Poland at 25s, just for Bart's sake

[Tangfastic]

I think it's pretty much accepted that there will be a lot of Anti English sentiment amongst young Russians who will almost certainly be out on the streets looking for trouble.

As I understand the FA have warned players families that they can't guarantee their safety and many have cancelled their travel plans despite it possibly being the only opportunity they will ever have to see a family member play in a World Cup, how sad is that.

In my opinion given their horrendous record of hooliganism and racism these finals should never have been awarded to Russia who will no doubt use the event a a propaganda exercise.

I just hope and pray that all our fans return home safely.

I think anyone in their right mind would never consider Russia or Qatar as hosts. It’s pretty transparent that they only got the finals through corrupt means.

Another side to this is our fans will also be targeted because of our own history of hooliganism ... the minority who just go for the fighting and f*ck it up for everyone else. I can’t help think a lot of these ‘hard men’ might just decide to stay home because they’ll know they’ll get their arses kicked by the Russians.

[arana peligrosa]

Yes, hope everyone remains safe and keeps themselves out of danger. The only good thing about fans violence is water cannons blasting people down the street on the News at Ten...... that always looks fun......... but apart from that; NO to violence.

Regardless of the fact that Scotland haven’t made the finals for 20 years, I usually still get a bit excited about the World Cup.
BUT, it’s two days away and couldn’t really give a sh*t. And all of my buddies have the same feeling. Can’t figure out if it’s the tournament itself that’s at fault or we are all just getting older and grumpier and want to moan.

Having said that......, looking forward to Portugal v Spain on Friday.

I don't fault you for it, got no real interest in it this time around. Last World Cup (on a personal aside) that caused any interest was South Africa '10 and if memory serves the showpiece event was two sides attempting to kick the sh*t out of each other before one goal made the difference amid a contest of otherwise forgettable tepid play. A carbon print of 1990 if you will.

As someone put it, Russian's being given the vote to begin with was a regrettable decision and how many respective fans countries can you feasibly envisage making the trip over. No US team involvement (not that we were going to make any damn impact) or Netherlands or Italy with it.

Get it out the way, a few weeks rest and back to domestics. Prefer it in those odds years when the summer is free of all associated "football" and no competition is prevalent. Once you could get involved in these things i.e. there was element of a multitude of feelings and sensation : such times have passed, say again just get the f**king thing over and done with.

Guess for people who don't like the game or World Cups as a whole, the four weeks to come or however long, could seem like a lifetime. It'll pass, time will always prove a determining factor.

[Bluemike]

We all know Germany are going to win it so why bother with it all ??

[arana peligrosa]

Spanish national team have fired their (ex) manager Julen Lopetegui within hours of the next tournament. They took the decision after the aforementioned disclosed his agreement to join up with Real Madrid following Zidane's departure.

Lousy f**king timing : only going to cause unrest in the camp and having the players adjust to a different team coach with near zero hours for preparation. Former Madrid star Fernando Hierro will take interim position but for sure (this turnaround / confusion) will play an adverse role on a squad many insist are one of the tournament favorites.

Obviously got some partiality for team/s involved here, but the way this has come around and the manner those involved have sought their objectives, is for sure ill-advised.

[marko69]

Liked the footage of Putin speaking to the Arab.

“You embarrass Russia on opening day, I nuke your country.”

[Bluemike]

I hope the next 63 games are better than that sh*te

[number 9]

I hope the next 63 games are better than that sh*te

Yeah, it looked like Rangers v Ayr Utd! Saudi's defence was a disgrace.

[marko69]

The Saudis defence was paid handsomely to lose. They were too good in qualifying to be that Shyte against “do not embarrass us on our home turf” Russia.

Didn’t think the conspiracy theories would start so soon.

[hallamblue]

Are these World Cup games on sky, BBC, or BT? Got home tonight and thought , great I’ll watch a game on the box ( but don’t have sky / BT or / Virgin media )...but can’t see any games

[Bluemike]

No games on tonight Liz.

[hallamblue]

Oh well that’s a relief then. But will they be on the Beeb / ITV ? Or have I got to go to the pub to watch the games ....gonna get piddled aren’t I !!!

[Bluemike]

BBC and ITV

[hallamblue]

Great ...... but still likely to get piddled