Re: World Cup: Group D discussion

by Motogp69 Thu May 29, 2014 9:12 am

I watched the majority of CONMEBOL qualifying and I literally have no idea outside of Cavani and Suarez why Uruguay are so well thought of as a team.

I have England winning the group only because Italy doesn't always storm out of the gates in tournaments.

by B-Mac Thu May 29, 2014 9:31 am

Motogp69 wrote:I watched the majority of CONMEBOL qualifying and I literally have no idea outside of Cavani and Suarez why Uruguay are so well thought of as a team.

I have England winning the group only because Italy doesn't always storm out of the gates in tournaments.

because nobody watched there qualifying campaign and just assume they are a good team because of 2 players Laughing

they literally have no midfield ffs

by Robespierre Thu May 29, 2014 9:37 am

Motogp69 wrote:I watched the majority of CONMEBOL qualifying and I literally have no idea outside of Cavani and Suarez why Uruguay are so well thought of as a team.

I have England winning the group only because Italy doesn't always storm out of the gates in tournaments.

and England ? Laughing

anyway I agree about Uruguay . Although it is a rough NT for DNA and it can count in these tournaments , NT always very pragmatic and compact, not spectacular but definitely concrete, atypical if compared to other South Americans .. Uruguay was the first NT in history football to win with Catenaccio on the other hand . Basically the Italy of South America if we consider also the titles :coffee:

I see the Celeste as 3rd but to fight until the end, anyway

Forza wrote:England v Italy - GL will explode

by M99 Thu May 29, 2014 3:23 pm

Are people forgetting that Italy were runners up on Euro and comprehensively beat Germany on the semis Laughing

Why are people acting like it's 2011?

by Doc Thu May 29, 2014 3:46 pm

Or 2010 for that matter. It's Italy, pretty sure they'll top the group. Not that England isn't good enough. They are most certainly. I actually like the squad Woy picked. But, you know, it's England NT. Not exactly sure what to expect really.

by Kaladin Thu May 29, 2014 8:14 pm

I for one, am not so confident of Italy topping the group. Italy usually has a rocky start, until it finally gets its head in the tourney.

by M99 Thu May 29, 2014 11:45 pm

El Shaarawy wrote:I for one, am not so confident of Italy topping the group. Italy usually has a rocky start, until it finally gets its head in the tourney.

Agree with this. I would not be surprised if they draw with Costa Rica.

by iftikhar Fri May 30, 2014 1:46 am

Any chance Woy will use a midfield diamond of Gerrard, Henderson, Wilsher, Lallana!!!

by McAgger Fri May 30, 2014 2:09 am

Qualifiers rofl

Uruguay had a worse record in 2010 world cup qualifiers and had to get through with the playoff section against Costa Rica. And they reached the semis of that World Cup.

Qualifiers mean absolutely zilch.

by Motogp69 Fri May 30, 2014 10:34 am

M99 wrote:Are people forgetting that Italy were runners up on Euro and comprehensively beat Germany on the semis :lol:Why are people acting like it's 2011?

In terms of my own personal thoughts, I don't underestimate this Italian squad, I just think they will start slow. In spite of that, I still have Italy in the final against Brazil.

by LuckAndWin Fri May 30, 2014 1:52 pm

I want England to progress I have seen how they move at the Premier League at the same time the Uruguay they are one of the teams that I look forward last 2010 they sit on the 4th place for sure they could showcase again their edge. And lastly the Italy squad, I could see a lot of potential with this one. I just hope that these three could qualify however just only two of them can.

by Lupi Fri May 30, 2014 2:43 pm

1-Uruguay
2-England
3-Italy
4-costa rica

* 2 &3 might change places

by rwo power Fri May 30, 2014 6:11 pm

Well, I would be all for Italy getting eliminated in the groups. Italy would be the team that worries me most if we run into them somehow. ^^

by M99 Fri May 30, 2014 8:26 pm

Lupi wrote:1-Uruguay
2-England
3-Italy
4-costa rica

* 2 &3 might change places

No way in hell Uruguay is finishing 1st. We can settle this on the betting thread if you want.

by Casciavit Sat May 31, 2014 4:51 am

Balotelli:

“I don’t look at England as a team that can win the World Cup.''

“They have some good players, but they are no real rivals for Italy.

“I am not saying that Italy are favourites, but we have the mentality and experienced players to surprise people — I don’t think England have that.

“We have players who have won the World Cup, I don’t think England have a player who knows what it is like to play past the quarter-final.”

Proud

by Robespierre Sat May 31, 2014 8:01 am

Balo less words more facts pls
Look to Sturridge, another amazing goal today.
it was the usual boring England under Hodgson , but we can't underrate it with some players as him

by BarrileteCosmico Sat May 31, 2014 8:33 am

Motogp69 wrote:I watched the majority of CONMEBOL qualifying and I literally have no idea outside of Cavani and Suarez why Uruguay are so well thought of as a team.

I have England winning the group only because Italy doesn't always storm out of the gates in tournaments.

I completely agree

Then again, Uruguay were 5th last time around in qualifiers and made it to semis (albeit with a favorable draw)

by Forza Sat May 31, 2014 10:43 am

Casciavit wrote:Balotelli:

“I don’t look at England as a team that can win the World Cup.''

“They have some good players, but they are no real rivals for Italy.

“I am not saying that Italy are favourites, but we have the mentality and experienced players to surprise people — I don’t think England have that.

“We have players who have won the World Cup, I don’t think England have a player who knows what it is like to play past the quarter-final.”

Brutal

by B-Mac Sat May 31, 2014 11:06 am

just ordered Barkley Red away kit Proud

dat deception when Roy doesn't play him Proud

by Ganso Sat May 31, 2014 11:51 am

if you lot thought Engerland were bad,then lol at Uruguay.they were laughable vs N. Ireland.England are already on the round of 16 vs Colombia

by ExtremistEnigma Sat May 31, 2014 12:18 pm

rwo power wrote:Well, I would be all for Italy getting eliminated in the groups. Italy would be the team that worries me most if we run into them somehow. ^^

The only team Germany needs to worry about is themselves.

by rwo power Sat May 31, 2014 5:11 pm

Naw, we have an Italophobia in football. Otherwise Germans love Italy Very Happy

(Hm... Maybe that's why Dortmund are signing Ciro Immobile - they want to get a psychological advantage over Bayern that way!)

by Nishankly Sat May 31, 2014 6:57 pm

Uruguay are hopeless, Suarez has been carrying them on every single game. Cavani is a scrub.

Lugano actually said that he would his knee if it meant Suarez to play for Uruguay in the WC.

Without Suarez they might end up finishing bottom of the group.

by Gil Sat May 31, 2014 7:27 pm

Uruguay are utter hit apart from Cavani, Godin and Suarez but all it takes is a jammy set piece or deflection for them to win games. They'll sit back all game and I doubt we'll be able to break them down.

by Robespierre Sat May 31, 2014 8:40 pm

ExtremistEnigma wrote:
rwo power wrote:Well, I would be all for Italy getting eliminated in the groups. Italy would be the team that worries me most if we run into them somehow. ^^

The only team Germany needs to worry about is themselves.

no rwo agrees .

There are 3 certaines in football : Benfica loses an European final , Tony Pulis doesn't relegate , Germany doesn't win against Italy :coffee:

by Art Morte Sat May 31, 2014 8:47 pm

Robespierre wrote:
ExtremistEnigma wrote:
rwo power wrote:Well, I would be all for Italy getting eliminated in the groups. Italy would be the team that worries me most if we run into them somehow. ^^

The only team Germany needs to worry about is themselves.

no rwo agrees .

There are 3 certaines in football : Benfica loses an European final , Tony Pulis doesn't relegate , Germany doesn't win against Italy

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