England's chances in the World Cup ..

[sasguru]

South American teams

It seems from the stats that South American teams don't do well in Europe. Based on that and the fact that England have an excellent (attacking?) line-up and (for the first time?) a month's break before the competition, so they will be rested instead of knackered - I don't think there is any team in Europe we can't beat, with a bit of luck.
For those reasons I think the odds for England are on the side of the punter.

[WageSlave1]

Re: South American teams

It seems from the stats that South American teams don't do well in Europe.

But is that still true? These days the overwhelming majority of the Brazil and Argentina squad ply their trade in Europe.
Last night I watched the Brazil vs. Mexico game… Brazil certainly aren’t invincible, and the boy wonder Robinho was non existent. Given a bit of luck, England can win the world cup…we just need to practice those penalties!

[FrancoLondinium]

Re: South American teams

Has anyone watched the womens' football?

The finnish team looked quite hot. The germans not really much. Since the coach is a male I wonder if he is allowed to go to the changing room after the game, as every coach should do.

[WageSlave1]

Re: South American teams

Since the coach is a male I wonder if he is allowed to go to the changing room after the game, as every coach should do.

He could give a pep talk whilst the players are showering.

Wage in "now planning a career change" mode.

[sasguru]

Women's game

Well the women's game could be "improved" with bare midriffs and skin tight tiny liitle shorts (thongs mandatory) :b .... excuse me I'm off to touch meself ....

[Board Game Geek]

Re: Women's game

we just need to practice those penalties

You know, that's a really good point !

Why have all the hassle and fuss and the 90 mins messing around, when the two teams can just turn up for a penalty shoot out ?

I argue that that would be more exciting than watching the match beforehand.

Both teams start with 0 points.

Each goal is a point.

First to 3 points, wins.

[snaw]

Re: Women's game

In true neutral scottish fashion (And I am actually neutral vis a vis England) I have to say it's the best english squad since the early nineties.

But I think strength in depth let's you down outside of the back four. Got some great central midfielders but no real width to the team and no world class striker's once you get past Owen and Rooney makes England predictable and vulnerable to injuries/suspensions.

But with a bit of luck they can still do it, but they're not favourites by any stretch. Though I'm guessing in the build up the English press will have them as odds on certanties, as per usual. And when they do get beat, they'll have been robbed once again ...

[WageSlave1]

Re: Women's game

I have to say it's the best english squad since the early nineties.

Carlton Palmer, Geoff Thomas, Andy Sinton...are you sure!?

[snaw]

Re: Women's game

I was thinking Adams, Pearce, Gazza, Shearer, Lineker, Sheringham, Barnes etc - all those guys. World cup 94, Euro 96 (Mid ninties then, not early).

[sasguru]

You were right first time

Surely the 1990 team has the best claim to be the best England team since 1966?