Brad Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 It’s a shame Britain doesn’t have a combined team. It would be a heck of a team. This match is going as I expected it, unfortunately. French are too good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Brad said: It’s a shame Britain doesn’t have a combined team. It would be a heck of a team. If Yugoslavia had a unified team, they'd be wiping the floor with any team in the world right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Beat Steve Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, BillF said: More seriously, it's a pity that Britain doesn't have a national team, as seems to be the case with other countries. Wouldn't this require ALL the Home Nation divisions/premier leagues to be worked into ONE first? And how likely is that to happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 12 minutes ago, Brad said: It’s a shame Britain doesn’t have a combined team. It would be a heck of a team. Bale, absolutely. Ramsay maybe but I'm not sure who else would get into the current England team from any of the other sides? 8 minutes ago, Big Beat Steve said: Wouldn't this require ALL the Home Nation divisions/premier leagues to be worked into ONE first? And how likely is that to happen? Very unlikely, it's not in the PL's interest as no team from outside England would get in and the Scottish League isn't going to subsume itself and see Celtic struggle in the Championship and no longer have any chance of European football. But we do manage to come together for the Olympics so there is precedent 11 minutes ago, Dmitry said: If Yugoslavia had a unified team, they'd be wiping the floor with any team in the world right now. It would be good but not that good. Who would be the main striker? Still stuck with Mandzukic or Dzeko, both 32 years old. Croatia's attack and midfield with a few Serbs to strengthen midfield and defence. Can't think of too many players from other nations although I'm sure I'm missing someone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 16 minutes ago, mjazzg said: It would be good but not that good. Who would be the main striker? Still stuck with Mandzukic or Dzeko, both 32 years old. Croatia's attack and midfield with a few Serbs to strengthen midfield and defence. Can't think of too many players from other nations although I'm sure I'm missing someone Don't forget the Kosovars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Dmitry said: Don't forget the Kosovars. I wasn't but unless you're including those naturalised to other countries who would be in the team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 1 hour ago, mjazzg said: Not a bad place to be, in my experience I found them to be great for that. Low lighting, good TV's , and of course the beer. And a great vibe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 A horrible mistake by the goalie but I don’t think the result would have been any different. France is marching through Latin America. They started at the bottom of the Southern Hemisphere, marched northwards. Following this geographical progression, Brasil is the next one up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, mjazzg said: I wasn't but unless you're including those naturalised to other countries who would be in the team? All those, of course. Swiss, German, Belgian etc. Rakitic could've been playing for Switzerland btw. Edited July 6, 2018 by Dmitry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 Just now, Dmitry said: All those, of course. Swiss, German, Belgian etc. Rakitic could've been playing for Switzerland btw. Well, Ok, if you're including them it would be pretty useful. Still struggling to come up with a striker though Although the midfield would be so good the team wouldn't need one, maybe 4 minutes ago, Brad said: A horrible mistake by the goalie but I don’t think the result would have been any different. France is marching through Latin America. They started at the bottom of the Southern Hemisphere, marched northwards. Following this geographical progression, Brasil is the next one up Nice spot, Brad. And then, lose to their northern neighbours in the final ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, mjazzg said: Well, Ok, if you're including them it would be pretty useful. Still struggling to come up with a striker though Although the midfield would be so good the team wouldn't need one, maybe Exactly!! Three one three three. Croats are my faves for the final at this point. And Brazil. Edited July 6, 2018 by Dmitry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, Dmitry said: Exactly!! Three one three three. Croats are my faves for the final at this point. And Brazil. Me too but I can dream otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 55 minutes ago, mjazzg said: Bale, absolutely. Ramsay maybe but I'm not sure who else would get into the current England team from any of the other sides? Very unlikely, it's not in the PL's interest as no team from outside England would get in and the Scottish League isn't going to subsume itself and see Celtic struggle in the Championship and no longer have any chance of European football. But we do manage to come together for the Olympics so there is precedent The fact that this nation is represented by an England team is a reminder of just how disunited in fact the so-called United Kingdom is. And the profound division concerning our identity as Europeans which the Brexit fracas has revealed is an additional level of fragmentation. Anyway, I realise this is a football thread ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uli Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 don't forget the fact that Wales Scottland and Northern Ireland all failed in the qualiifications, Vamos Brasil.! i like the Belgian team too but every WC i root for Brasil, France, Italy and Switzerland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) I can remember years when only Scotland of the ‘home’ teams featured in the World Cup Finals. We were just as ‘disunited’ then ! ‘Ally’s Tartan Army’ I think.. Edited July 6, 2018 by sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 Brasil is our last hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Brad said: Brasil is our last hope! If it's any consolation, the ball went in via a Brazilian shoulder. België! Edit: 0 - 2 Belgium! Edited July 6, 2018 by erwbol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 They're screwed. I've thought that Belgium was the best team in this Cup and I'm not seeing anything to prove me wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 Right now they're playing like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uli Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 11 minutes ago, Brad said: They're screwed. I've thought that Belgium was the best team in this Cup and I'm not seeing anything to prove me wrong. it's gonna be difficult not to get screwed but i don't think they are screwed yet, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 Brasil has had chances (a lot more than Belgium, not to mention possession) but just couldn’t get it done. I thought Belgium played ok, not great, except for Courtois, who earned his salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Well played Belgium, scintillating on the break and great defence and goalkeeping. Hazard won the battle of No.10s, Neymar's just a cheat. De Bruyne and Lukaku too good. I'm beginning to come round to Brad's way of thinking WC to Europe Edited July 6, 2018 by mjazzg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 Finally Brasil`s diving contest is over .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 19 minutes ago, mjazzg said: I'm beginning to come round to Brad's way of thinking WC to Europe Scary! If Belgium go to the final, we will have a new champion that has never won before or one that hasn’t won in a very, very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 A very, very, very, very long time from where I'm sitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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