How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

+10
El Chelsea Fuerte
BiasedMilanFan3
Guiltybystander
arabprince
rsinatra
RedOranje
wigglesworth
justdoit_
Lord Awesome
The Madrid One
14 posters

Page 1 of 2 1, 2  Next

Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by The Madrid One Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 4:58

a simple question.. im slow for not noticing this.. my computer was broke around the time it says it changed which is july 11... how is the netherlands infront of spain!!! Evil or Very Mad

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Image_10
The Madrid One
The Madrid One
"Imaybeonthesideoftheangels..."

Club Supported : Real Madrid
Posts : 4964
Join date : 2011-06-05
Age : 30

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by Lord Awesome Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 4:59

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Tumblr_lktpt0gMEE1qbbzc0

Who listens to Fifa anyway. They're biased.
Lord Awesome
Lord Awesome
Fan Favorite
Fan Favorite

Club Supported : Roma
Posts : 6111
Join date : 2011-06-10
Age : 36

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by The Madrid One Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:00

Lord Hispano wrote:How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Tumblr_lktpt0gMEE1qbbzc0

Who listens to Fifa anyway. They're biased.

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? 50414_207513128645_4828333_n
The Madrid One
The Madrid One
"Imaybeonthesideoftheangels..."

Club Supported : Real Madrid
Posts : 4964
Join date : 2011-06-05
Age : 30

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by justdoit_ Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:01

Spain sleepwalking since South Africa...
justdoit_
justdoit_
First Team
First Team

Club Supported : Tottenham HotSpurs
Posts : 1235
Join date : 2011-06-05

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by Lord Awesome Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:02

So how's it goin', man.

You've been on fire as of of late. Litterally, I mean.
Lord Awesome
Lord Awesome
Fan Favorite
Fan Favorite

Club Supported : Roma
Posts : 6111
Join date : 2011-06-10
Age : 36

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by The Madrid One Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:04

Lord Hispano wrote:So how's it goin', man.

You've been on fire as of of late. Litterally, I mean.
who me?

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Markey_mark_wtf

the world is getting even more confusing..
The Madrid One
The Madrid One
"Imaybeonthesideoftheangels..."

Club Supported : Real Madrid
Posts : 4964
Join date : 2011-06-05
Age : 30

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by Lord Awesome Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:07

The Madrid One wrote:
Lord Hispano wrote:So how's it goin', man.

You've been on fire as of of late. Litterally, I mean.
who me?

[img]How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Markey_mark_wtf[/img]

the world is getting even more confusing..england is 4th ffs.

Yeah you, lol. I'll save it for later. Just trying to give you a heads up.

Anyway, maybe it has to do with what "Just Do It" said. Spain's been sleepwalkin'. Plus Netherlands were just behind you guys so I guess it's a bit natural for them to be ahead after you guys slipped up.
Lord Awesome
Lord Awesome
Fan Favorite
Fan Favorite

Club Supported : Roma
Posts : 6111
Join date : 2011-06-10
Age : 36

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by wigglesworth Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:14

Italy sleepwalking since 2006?
wigglesworth
wigglesworth
Banned (Permanent)

Club Supported : Juventus
Posts : 724
Join date : 2011-06-06

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by RedOranje Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:14

FIFA's ranking system takes into account the past 4 years, the supposed strength of the opponents, supposed importance of the match, number of goals scored, and also gives points for being the away team.

As such, even the the Spanish have been more successful, the Dutch have scored more goals in general and done so as the "away" side against supposedly stronger teams. So even though they didn't make the final in Euro '08 the Dutch did beat two of the highest ranking teams at the time by big margins, thus giving them a huge amount of points there. Also, of late their friendlies have been considered to be against "better" opposition so they've earned more.



Note: I am neither agreeing with nor disagreeing with the rankings, just offering an explanation as to the movement.
RedOranje
RedOranje
Admin
Admin

Club Supported : Liverpool
Posts : 11099
Join date : 2011-06-05

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by rsinatra Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:15

brazil still rebuilding since the 2010 WC, thats why Cool
rsinatra
rsinatra
First Team
First Team

Club Supported : Sunderland
Posts : 2201
Join date : 2011-06-06

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by Lord Awesome Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:17

wigglesworth wrote:Italy sleepwalking since 2006?

I'd say so. Laughing
Lord Awesome
Lord Awesome
Fan Favorite
Fan Favorite

Club Supported : Roma
Posts : 6111
Join date : 2011-06-10
Age : 36

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by wigglesworth Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:19

rsinatra wrote:brazil still rebuilding since the 2010 WC, thats why Cool

As if Italy is not rebuilding. A young Italian team that no one is hyping, great situation.
wigglesworth
wigglesworth
Banned (Permanent)

Club Supported : Juventus
Posts : 724
Join date : 2011-06-06

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by arabprince Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:21

The big mystery is how is england 4th?
arabprince
arabprince
Starlet
Starlet

Club Supported : AC Milan
Posts : 847
Join date : 2011-06-06

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by Lord Awesome Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:21

And we're still "dreaming" of playing the "5th game".

Lord Awesome
Lord Awesome
Fan Favorite
Fan Favorite

Club Supported : Roma
Posts : 6111
Join date : 2011-06-10
Age : 36

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by The Madrid One Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:23

they need to change the format.

without question
The Madrid One
The Madrid One
"Imaybeonthesideoftheangels..."

Club Supported : Real Madrid
Posts : 4964
Join date : 2011-06-05
Age : 30

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by Lord Awesome Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:23

arabprince wrote:The big mystery is how is england 4th?

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? The-force-is-strong

Seriously though. I can't fathom why England are forth, currently.
Lord Awesome
Lord Awesome
Fan Favorite
Fan Favorite

Club Supported : Roma
Posts : 6111
Join date : 2011-06-10
Age : 36

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by RedOranje Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 5:25

arabprince wrote:The big mystery is how is england 4th?
That I can't answer... maybe Mars is in alignment with Jupiter?
RedOranje
RedOranje
Admin
Admin

Club Supported : Liverpool
Posts : 11099
Join date : 2011-06-05

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by Guiltybystander Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 14:13

Because I am from there you know.
And I am that boss.
Guiltybystander
Guiltybystander
First Team
First Team

Club Supported : wisla krakow
Posts : 1709
Join date : 2011-06-20

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by Guest Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 14:16

Whoever holds the WC trophy is #1 and Euro trophy #2.... everybody else are pretenders. Trophies are the only thing that counts. Who cares about rankings.

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by BiasedMilanFan3 Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 14:30

Lord Hispano wrote:How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Tumblr_lktpt0gMEE1qbbzc0

Who listens to Fifa anyway. They're biased.

I hate when people are biased
BiasedMilanFan3
BiasedMilanFan3
First Team
First Team

Club Supported : AC Milan
Posts : 4219
Join date : 2011-06-06

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by El Chelsea Fuerte Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 14:58

sportsczy wrote:Whoever holds the WC trophy is #1 and Euro trophy #2.... everybody else are pretenders. Trophies are the only thing that counts. Who cares about rankings.

QFT

El Chelsea Fuerte
Fan Favorite
Fan Favorite

Club Supported : Atletico Madrid
Posts : 5952
Join date : 2011-06-05

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by DeviAngel Thu 1 Sep 2011 - 15:02

tmo being jealous ....nicee
DeviAngel
DeviAngel
Admin
Admin

Club Supported : Liverpool
Posts : 21324
Join date : 2011-06-05
Age : 124

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by rsinatra Fri 2 Sep 2011 - 21:31

wigglesworth wrote:
rsinatra wrote:brazil still rebuilding since the 2010 WC, thats why Cool

As if Italy is not rebuilding. A young Italian team that no one is hyping, great situation.

Yeah I know, but Italy was already doing not-so-good before the WC, whereas Brazil was getting the best results possible until we lost to Holland Smile

I agree with you about the situation though. If people didnt expect so much from our new players, things might be going a little better, without all the pressure.. but Brazil = always pressure.
rsinatra
rsinatra
First Team
First Team

Club Supported : Sunderland
Posts : 2201
Join date : 2011-06-06

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by Guiltybystander Fri 2 Sep 2011 - 21:35

... Because Spain plays like this.
Guiltybystander
Guiltybystander
First Team
First Team

Club Supported : wisla krakow
Posts : 1709
Join date : 2011-06-20

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by Ganso Fri 2 Sep 2011 - 21:38

wigglesworth wrote:
rsinatra wrote:brazil still rebuilding since the 2010 WC, thats why Cool

As if Italy is not rebuilding. A young Italian team that no one is hyping, great situation.
young Laughing

ot,imo it goes like this

1-Germany
2-Netherlands
3-Spain

But the germans and the ntherlanders will probably bottle it on the euros
Ganso
Ganso
World Class Contributor
World Class Contributor

Club Supported : AC Milan
Posts : 15522
Join date : 2011-06-05
Age : 30

Back to top Go down

How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World? Empty Re: How Did The Netherlands Become #1 in the World?

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Page 1 of 2 1, 2  Next

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum