Author Topic: Russia 2018 (Read 161240 times)

Macca77 · July 16, 2018, 02:39:58 PM

Quote from: Cereal Killer on July 16, 2018, 02:38:51 PM

Terrible, wouldn't find that kind of thing happening here.....

Of course not, English fans would never do such a thing.

Cereal Killer · July 16, 2018, 02:41:35 PM

Quote from: Macca77 on July 16, 2018, 02:39:58 PM

Of course not, English fans would never do such a thing.

Our celebrations would be most civilised, hand shakes all round, doffing of caps, mild slaps on the back for those a little giddier....

Macca77 · July 16, 2018, 03:04:57 PM

Quote from: Cereal Killer on July 16, 2018, 02:41:35 PM

Our celebrations would be most civilised, hand shakes all round, doffing of caps, mild slaps on the back for those a little giddier....

Whist drinking copious amount of tea

sam of the south · July 16, 2018, 04:20:39 PM

Quote from: TheRam on July 16, 2018, 04:45:53 AM

I’ve heard people say the quality and entertainment was really poor, but it was other things around it that made it good.

Yeah, you are right, but then so is Brownie.

Mexico ‘86, however, was extremely exciting, with loads of ridiculous long range screamers at high altitude!

Maradona was incredible, Brazil were on fire, and there were great performances throughout from France, Russia, Denmark, Spain to name a few.

blue slug · July 16, 2018, 06:41:30 PM

I was 10 for Mexico 86 it was a brilliant World Cup and the first one I remember

gizzblue · July 16, 2018, 06:50:29 PM

Loved the 90 world cup ...but my favorite has to be the Romario Bebbeto show in 94 ....oh and that Baggio penalty miss ....rekon his rat tail hairdo had him off balance

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sam of the south · July 16, 2018, 08:27:36 PM

Quote from: gizzblue on July 16, 2018, 06:50:29 PM

Loved the 90 world cup ...but my favorite has to be the Romario Bebbeto show in 94 ....oh and that Baggio penalty miss ....rekon his rat tail hairdo had him off balance .

An incredible duo, even though they didn’t get on.

Romario was like Maradona over one yard; accelerate, chest out, bang, goal.

Jorginho and Leonardo were excellent wing backs, and Dunga gave good midfield protection to a solid central defence.

velimski · July 16, 2018, 08:40:19 PM

Quote from: sam of the south on July 16, 2018, 08:27:36 PM

An incredible duo, even though they didn’t get on.

Romario was like Maradona over one yard; accelerate, chest out, bang, goal.

Jorginho and Leonardo were excellent wing backs, and Dunga gave good midfield protection to a solid central defence.

Leonardo was great until he almost killed someone with his elbow.

sam of the south · July 16, 2018, 09:33:53 PM

Quote from: velimski on July 16, 2018, 08:40:19 PM

Leonardo was great until he almost killed someone with his elbow.

Yes, it was a bad one.

Macca77 · July 16, 2018, 10:44:59 PM

Feeling rather numb now, gutted its all over, counting down the days til the Premier League kicks off.

Cereal Killer · July 16, 2018, 11:44:33 PM

Quote from: Macca77 on July 16, 2018, 10:44:59 PM

Feeling rather numb now, gutted its all over, counting down the days til the Premier League kicks off.

What?!

It's the U19s European Championships now! Common England!!

No? Anyone??

Major Clanger · July 17, 2018, 01:34:40 AM

Called it.

Quote from: Major Clanger on December 04, 2017, 04:01:34 AM

Nah, there will be absolutely nothing of the sort. There will be complete peace, enforced with an iron fist.

Everything will be squeaky clean, civilised and friendly, just like the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

By the way, it's worth reading the first few pages of this thread, some really funny shouts in there. (And some pretty spot on too, mostly by @Bluedylan and @TheRam, who weirdly represented the optimistic side of the forum.

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gizzblue · July 17, 2018, 01:45:39 AM

Quote from: Major Clanger on July 17, 2018, 01:34:40 AM

Called it.

By the way, it's worth reading the first few pages of this thread, some really funny shouts in there. (And some pretty spot on too, mostly by @Bluedylan and @TheRam, who weirdly represented the optimistic side of the forum. )

Gotta say i was totally wrong on this one, i was expecting a real mash up ....but fair play to the Rushkis they pulled off a cracking world cup one of the best to date...

And I'm a twat .

Major Clanger · July 17, 2018, 02:15:26 AM

Quote from: gizzblue on July 17, 2018, 01:45:39 AM

Gotta say i was totally wrong on this one, i was expecting a real mash up ....but fair play to the Rushkis they pulled off a cracking world cup one of the best to date...

And I'm a twat .

Nah, if it were up to the Russian ultras, it would've been exactly as you'd expected it to be. But it wasn't, Putin has considerable control over them.

Cassius · July 17, 2018, 02:43:14 AM

The Russian fans had some neo nazi banners in the crowd in the first game, for which the Russian FA got fined £10k. Only found that out yesterday.

Also, the English FA got fined £70k for three of its players wearing unsanctioned socks in a game.

It's been my favourite tournament since 1996 and the best world cup for me personally since 1990. Loved every minute of it.