world cup dark horses

Chucky the tree

the japs.

Royale with Cheese

eirebhoy wrote:

Apparantly Germany's defence couldn't handle Japan's attacking flair tonight. Although in saying that, Japan's defence couldn't hack the physical presence when it came to set pieces.

Japan really were quite impressive going forward. Having said that Germany's defence was abysmal and they will not get far in the tournament defending like that. Maybe the return of Robert Huth can sure things up a little bit but anybody tipping Germany to do well just because they always do should watch the highlights of this game and see how easy Japan cut through the German backline.

Chucky the tree

i wouldnt read into the friendlies much. Players probaly dont want to tackle due to injury.

Hippo

Anyone thinking of risking their hard-earned on France should maybe take a closer look at their coach....http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/funny_old_game/4424832.stm

Lex Luthor

daveirl wrote:

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I signed up for Betfair this morning but can someone explain their betting system?

I was looking at top goalscorer for example and picked Klose at odds of 21/1 (22 on Betfair). However Betfair seem to let you pick your own odds.

How can this work?

Hippo wrote:

Anyone thinking of risking their hard-earned on France should maybe take a closer look at their coach....http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/funny_old_game/4424832.stm

Domenech is a clown. France haven't got a prayer with him in charge.

tred

dcarroll wrote:

Mexico have arguably the best defender in the world at the moment in Rafa Marquez, and aswel is Carlos Vela in the squad?

John Terry is a far superior Defender to Marquez. Hes a good player dont get me wrong but I dont think hes the best defender in the world.

daveirl

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eirebhoy

Just thought people would like to see Japan v Germany goals:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzOTgFMyev8

The first goal is another example of Japan (and Nakamura's) technical ability. I'm so happy to have Naka in the Celtic team. Zico reckons he's gonna "astonish the world".

FatherTed

Chucky the tree wrote:

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Best place are to reach semi's etc. Why are people picking Mexico aswell? USA dont have a chance, they beat latvia 1-0, and lost to morocco's B team.

Chucky the tree wrote:

i wouldnt read into the friendlies much. Players probaly dont want to tackle due to injury.

eh?

cournioni

200-1 for Czech Republic to win and Baros to get the golden boot. Worth a punt.

Boylesports by the way.

zAbbo

eirebhoy wrote:

Zico reckons he's gonna "astonish the world".

by moving to a decent league?

eirebhoy

zabbo wrote:

by moving to a decent league?

eh, yeah.

Chucky the tree

FatherTed wrote:

eh?

Big different between japan and morocco's B team/ Latvia. Whatever about not being able to beat another team in the world cup in a friendly, i wouldnt be worried by that.


However not being able to beat a Moroccan 2nd string team, thats really not a good sign.

wheres me jumpa

The Swiss wont win it but I think they could go far in it. Very hard team to beat as we know and are in a group where they should be confident of qualifying. Held Italy to a draw this week too.

eirebhoy

wheres me jumpa wrote:

The Swiss wont win it but I think they could go far in it. Very hard team to beat as we know and are in a group where they should be confident of qualifying. Held Italy to a draw this week too.

I watched the match and they played well. I underrated them in the last qualifiers.

wheres me jumpa

eirebhoy wrote:

I watched the match and they played well. I underrated them in the last qualifiers.

Im not there biggest fans, very boring team. But like I said they will be hard beaten and should get out of their group. Have their keeper in my fantasy team too!