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How many will Germany score? Astonishing Germany, embarrasing Brazil and now 5! This isn't only about Neymar not being there. They're missing Tiago Silva the most

When I catalogued for public libraries years back I recall we took the title on the disc as the 'master' and referenced the others. Whether it's the same for discographies I don't know

The Paul Horn Quintet - Something Blue [hifi jazz]

I have to disagree. Costa Rica set out to blunt the, until then, very potent Dutch attacking force. By doing this they recognised the strength of their opponents and played to their own strengths which was very strong organisation and teamwork. Up to this match CR had played a high pressing, counter-attacking progressive style of football but it takes no tactical genius to know that continuation of that would have left them wide open to Robben and RVP. Their defensive play was top class, showing a well drilled and cohesive team ethic. I don't think they set out at the beginning to play for penalties but to prevent the Dutch from scoring and if the opportunity came to grab a goal from somewhere, be that within the 90 or 120 minutes. In fact towards the end of extra time somewhat surprisingly CR threw their hitherto caution to the wind and started too open out in attack, trying to win within the 120 minutes. If they had been playing exclusively for penalties they wouldn't have done this. The game was a great watch and CR's tactics added to that as did the Dutch attempts to break down the defence. There is a history of teams setting up defensively and trying to stifle more potent attacking opponents (Inter Milan won the Champions Leaggue a few seasons ago by doing similarly). Defensive doesn't necessarily mean boring or negative and is a valid tactic in itself. The comparison of CR to Greece in 2004 I think is unfair. In 2004 Greece played cleverly recognising their weaknesses and strengths and used teamwork to over come stronger teams - in itself a great achievement. However the difference between them and Costa Rica the other evening is that Greece used the same tactic for every game. CR used this defenseive tactic only for that one game and had previously played an open and attacking style (ask Uruguay etc) I agree with Clunky that Costa Rica were a credit to the WC not depite but because of how they played in all their matches Now this is the view of a neutral. I can imagine that watching from a Dutch perspective it may have looked different. As for Krul? I didn't like it at the time, it seemd too aggresive but I'm coming to believe that as it was within the rules of the game then it was a masterstroke (I just don't have to like it)

During the 2012 Olympic in London the Dutch fan centre was a few hundred metres from my front door. It felt like the whole area had turned orange for the duration. Great crowds, mad dress sense and everyone very friendly even after seemingly heavy consumption of the sponsor's beer. I always think the sawthes of orange at major sporting tournaments is a great testament to the Dutch. Long may it continue. Hey, we even borrowed "an Orange" for our royal family a while back - maybe that's why we appreciate the display

Discovered the Hi-Fi LPs only last year due to postins on this board. A fine musician of note to be sure. I look forward to discovering more of his music, sadly now posthumously.

I think it's going to interesting to see where Brazil's main goal threat will now come from. Without Neymar they lack anyone close to a top class striker. He also provided their main creative spark. Oscar's capable of steppiing into that gap but they are seriously blunted with Neymar. Their home advantage, strong team ethic and Scolari's experience may still get thmm cross the line. They just need some more free kicks for David Luiz to belt in. Nice photo and sporting sentiments but it's just a shame their team didn't treat him better during the match rather than trry and kick him out of it

That Braxton is indeed very good - I don[t think there is a CD. The Brown's on my 'get around to it one day' list

Walt Dickerson - Solo Vibraphone [steeplechase]

Yes Brazil were guilty of that same cynical tactic by trying to kick Rodriguez out of the match at every opportunity. Ironic that Brazil should now lose their star player to similar treatment. Scolari has been complaining about Neymar's treatment all tournament but that was exposed as hypocrisy last night the way his team acted. Until managers set the positive example and refrain from sending their team out to assault opponents' flair players it will continue....just ask Messi. I thought the ref was too lenient last night and didn't protect the players. he was trying to let the game flow but I think didn't draw the line early enough with some challenges NYTimes -- For Bellicose Brazil, Payback Carries Heavy Price: Loss of Neymar "So what happened to Neymar? How did the face of this tournament end up in a hospital? Brazilian fans will not like to hear it, but while Zúñiga was directly responsible for causing Neymar’s injury, Neymar’s teammates — specifically Fernandinho, though there were others — as well as the referee, Carlos Velasco Carballo, deserve their share of the blame, too. They did not commit the crime, but they contributed to an environment of lawlessness that led to Neymar’s being battered." (...) "In all, Brazil committed nine of the first 11 fouls in the second half, hacking and pounding on the Colombians despite already holding a 1-0 lead. It was not hard to predict that at some point, Brazil’s top star, Neymar, would become a target." Can I get the job as NY Times' football (soccer) correspondent? You mean this was all obvious, I assume. Although perhaps not to the referee. In any event, remember that a large portion of the American viewing audience (and, presumably, the NYT readership) watches soccer, at least to some degree, filtered through their experience of watching American football, where violence is an essential and accepted part of the game. It may not have been obvious to everyone that Brazil was being overly aggressive. No, I wasn't meaning that it was all obvious at all just joking that as the NY Times correspondent's article mirrored my post I may have found my true vacation.

Brave decison by Van Gaal to swap goalkeepers but as soon as you see Krul you realise his physical size means he's more likely to get across to the extemities of the goal to save penalties. Interesting how he tried to psyche out the Costa Rican penalty takers by getting right in their faces - I'd love to know what he was saying to them. Costa Rica looked very tired. They'd played such a fantastic defensive game and in the last period of extra time really went on the offensive Well played Holland and yes, it was good to see Robben only hit the floor when he was fouled. I thik they'll nedd RVP to improve to his best against argentina but if he does they're looking well set Yes Brazil were guilty of that same cynical tactic by trying to kick Rodriguez out of the match at every opportunity. Ironic that Brazil should now lose their star player to similar treatment. Scolari has been complaining about Neymar's treatment all tournament but that was exposed as hypocrisy last night the way his team acted. Until managers set the positive example and refrain from sending their team out to assault opponents' flair players it will continue....just ask Messi. I thought the ref was too lenient last night and didn't protect the players. he was trying to let the game flow but I think didn't draw the line early enough with some challenges NYTimes -- For Bellicose Brazil, Payback Carries Heavy Price: Loss of Neymar "So what happened to Neymar? How did the face of this tournament end up in a hospital? Brazilian fans will not like to hear it, but while Zúñiga was directly responsible for causing Neymar’s injury, Neymar’s teammates — specifically Fernandinho, though there were others — as well as the referee, Carlos Velasco Carballo, deserve their share of the blame, too. They did not commit the crime, but they contributed to an environment of lawlessness that led to Neymar’s being battered." (...) "In all, Brazil committed nine of the first 11 fouls in the second half, hacking and pounding on the Colombians despite already holding a 1-0 lead. It was not hard to predict that at some point, Brazil’s top star, Neymar, would become a target." Can I get the job as NY Times' football (soccer) correspondent?

Pipes duet with Mark Sanders at Oto - fantastic

Saw that 'Spirit Level' band with Dunmall led by pianist Tim Richards in the 1980s too. Bristol based, I recall. Most recent was that Grimes/Cyrille lineup. At Cheltenham? I was at that one, finished mid solo as they ran out of time Mujician at The Vortex a few weeks before the death of Tony Levin - magnificent. I wonder whether Mujician might continue with Marsh's drummer son Miles

A thoroughly professional Argentian performance. Belgium never looked like they knew how to win. A collection of talented individuals that maybe need to mature together a bit more.

Maybe you're right. I saw it on the website and there is a buy button. The website might not be up to date. More likely I got it wrong and it never sold out. 50Cds you've got to love Dunmall to go there - I like him and I've 10+ already and that'll suffice I think

Marshall Allen and Kash Killion - Two Stars in The Universe [Little Rocket Records] lovely, intimate recording

I thought it was a limited run that sold out on release some time ago. It was certainly about last year and maybe before that. Maybe it didn't sell out or have they reissued it?

Yes Brazil were guilty of that same cynical tactic by trying to kick Rodriguez out of the match at every opportunity. Ironic that Brazil should now lose their star player to similar treatment. Scolari has been complaining about Neymar's treatment all tournament but that was exposed as hypocrisy last night the way his team acted. Until managers set the positive example and refrain from sending their team out to assault opponents' flair players it will continue....just ask Messi. I thought the ref was too lenient last night and didn't protect the players. he was trying to let the game flow but I think didn't draw the line early enough with some challenges

Yes, Hummels was very impressive indeed

I agree. The match simply highlighted the gulf in class between the two sides. Germany looked comfortable and played within themselves whilst France didn't have the players to effect a change - maybe if Ribery had been there he may have made that difference. Les Bleues will be better by the Euros in 2016 as there's potential in Pogba, Greismann and Valbuena but so will the Germans. here's hopeing that Colombia upset the hosts

what model no. is that Bev? Don't worry Bev. Found it. Price Ouch!

what model no. is that Bev?

That's exactly my situation. Once I can work out how best to play dl's through the rather 'vintage' amp I'll be dl'ing a lot more

I guess you're guessing correctly let's face it the "This item Now" option and depth of catalogue is increasingly fulfilled by downloads. No waiting at all there (Ok no cover or shiny disc but....we'll get over that)

But 'depends on what's in stock' applies everywhere doesn't it? Maybe the price for having most everything available (a reasonable expectation?) is the cost of the CDs you're seeing at Amazon. No smaller outfit could afford to hold such a selection at a more reasonable price could they? Even in the 'glory days' of the megastores the back catalogue wasn't as deep as Amazon.