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 [NT] National Team competitions, Euro qualifying, friendlies, etc |
 Oct 23 2013, 07:41 PM
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Oct 23 2013, 09:08 PM
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Prima Squadra  Group: Moderators Posts: 39,655 Joined: 6-January 06 From: Malta Member No.: 1,109 |
QUOTE (Nova @ Oct 23 2013, 06:34 PM)  As much as I love Greece I cant stand that old fart Karagounis anymore. For f sakes, retire allready ! Having that said I think it's obvious Greece is gonna win this world cup. What are the odds , a 1000 to one ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/soccersmile.gif) What were the odds of winning the EUROs? |
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Oct 23 2013, 10:10 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 4,249 Joined: 21-July 05 From: Greece Member No.: 34 |
QUOTE (han2503 @ Oct 23 2013, 11:08 PM) What were the odds of winning the EUROs? Oh , 2 to 1 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Nov 14 2013, 10:20 PM
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The brightest sun is the purest gun Group: Full Members Posts: 26,848 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Albania Member No.: 2,008 |
Belgium-Colombia currently underway. Some important names from both sides.
Belgium: Alderweireld, Vermaelen, Vertonghen, Witsel, De Bryne, Fellaini, Hazard, Benteke. Colombia: Zapata, Cuadrado, Armero, Falcao, James Rodriguez, Muriel. |
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Nov 14 2013, 10:24 PM
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Berretti Group: Moderators Posts: 12,004 Joined: 1-August 05 From: Torquay Member No.: 90 |
No interest in the pointless England friendlies over the weekend but Portugal - Sweden should be a cracker.
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Nov 15 2013, 05:08 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (X-Offender @ Nov 14 2013, 11:20 PM) Belgium-Colombia currently underway. Some important names from both sides. Belgium: Alderweireld, Vermaelen, Vertonghen, Witsel, De Bryne, Fellaini, Hazard, Benteke. Colombia: Zapata, Cuadrado, Armero, Falcao, James Rodriguez, Muriel. Probably the 2 dark horses for the World Cup. QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ Nov 14 2013, 11:24 PM) No interest in the pointless England friendlies over the weekend but Portugal - Sweden should be a cracker. I'd rather England play than not. Obviously Premier League can't be on because of WC playoffs, might as well make the most of it. |
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Nov 15 2013, 05:28 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 4,373 Joined: 25-November 05 From: East Sussex Member No.: 932 |
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Nov 15 2013, 09:08 PM) Probably the 2 dark horses for the World Cup. I'd rather England play than not. Obviously Premier League can't be on because of WC playoffs, might as well make the most of it. Don't really see a need for these friendlies there pointless the have enough games in the season to get tired and drained. Unless its a qualifier match i really don't see any point in these kind of matches the manager pretty much knows the team he is taking to the world cup bar a few that won't be. " In general terms, I think most people involved in football feel that these ‘friendly weeks’ are pointless and ultimately self-defeating. A good manager knows what formations and players he can use anyway, and he is unlikely to decide to take someone to the World Cup off the back of a friendly performance. A coach will have a good idea about what makes an international footballer, and a couple of non-competitive matches will not give you that information. " This post has been edited by Ry4n: Nov 15 2013, 05:36 PM |
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Nov 15 2013, 05:34 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (Ry4n @ Nov 15 2013, 06:28 PM) Don't really see a need for these friendlies there pointless the have enough games in the season to get tired and drained. Unless its a qualifier match i really don't see any point in these kind of matches the manager pretty much knows the team he is taking to the world cup bar a few that won't be. The last part answers why it's important to play when you can. First of all we need to know who rounds out the squad, which is why there's nearly 20 players in the squad with less than 25 caps, a good number of those with less than 10 also. It'll also help limit the "Gerrard and Lampard can't play together" type rubbish. No **** they can't when they only play together about 7 or 8 times a year as it is. Each to their own though. This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Nov 15 2013, 05:35 PM |
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Nov 15 2013, 06:35 PM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Nov 15 2013, 06:08 PM) I'd rather England play than not. Obviously Premier League can't be on because of WC playoffs, might as well make the most of it. Not saying it shouldn't be on, just that I won't be watching a friendly when you have a qualifier like Portugal - Sweden going on. |
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Nov 15 2013, 07:27 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 4,373 Joined: 25-November 05 From: East Sussex Member No.: 932 |
QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ Nov 15 2013, 10:35 PM) Not saying it shouldn't be on, just that I won't be watching a friendly when you have a qualifier like Portugal - Sweden going on. yep defo watching this big game !! 1 hour to go ! This post has been edited by Ry4n: Nov 15 2013, 07:27 PM |
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Nov 15 2013, 07:35 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ Nov 15 2013, 07:35 PM) Not saying it shouldn't be on, just that I won't be watching a friendly when you have a qualifier like Portugal - Sweden going on. Fair enough I thought you meant we shouldn't be playing! I'll be watching it too, Best striker in the World v Best player in the World. Who's gonna score more over the 2 legs? |
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Nov 15 2013, 07:46 PM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Nov 16 2013, 12:35 AM) Fair enough I thought you meant we shouldn't be playing! I'll be watching it too, Best striker in the World v Best player in the World. Who's gonna score more over the 2 legs? I'd be very hard pressed to classify Cristiano Ronaldo as the best striker in the world, mate. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Nov 15 2013, 09:08 PM
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Prima Squadra Group: Helpers Posts: 30,194 Joined: 11-March 07 From: Birmingham, England Member No.: 3,660 |
Got both games on.
Sanchez 1-0. Glenn Johnson giving Roy another reason not to take him to the World Cup. |
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Nov 15 2013, 10:08 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
Criscito having a great game. can we please sign him?
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Nov 15 2013, 10:20 PM
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Primavera Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
Italy playing well, better than Germany.
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