2022 World Cup Discussion

[Keeper!]

The shock results
The twists and turns
The passion (Japan/Argentina/Morocco)
The handbags (argies and the Dutch last night)
The stars - Messi, Modric, Mbappe, Ronaldo
Referees allowing so much more go, VAR working exceptionally well (so far)
England looking great (so far)

Fair enough, as said football apart it's been a superbly organized event, Qatar should be proud of what they have done.

Sadly for me the football on the pitch is a sad reflection of the way the once pinnacle of the game has declined.

 

[stonerblue]

And another thing. It's a time for hypocrites. We look at the England team and we are supposed to be gushing with pride and are meant to be supportive of Southgate's selections which might mean leaving Foden and Grealish on the bench in favour of honest runners like Henderson and Sterling. In a league game these players would be jeered by us just as our players would be jeered by supporters elsewhere but in the WC we are meant to put it all aside and believe the team out there is the best there is. I am sorry to say it but I just can't go along with all the sycophants.

Not very apt username..

 

[urban genie]

And another thing. It's a time for hypocrites. We look at the England team and we are supposed to be gushing with pride and are meant to be supportive of Southgate's selections which might mean leaving Foden and Grealish on the bench in favour of honest runners like Henderson and Sterling. In a league game these players would be jeered by us just as our players would be jeered by supporters elsewhere but in the WC we are meant to put it all aside and believe the team out there is the best there is. I am sorry to say it but I just can't go along with all the sycophants.

I never celebrate a rag who scores for England, rashfords goals were met with non plussed silence.

henderson and sterling I have no issue with as not rags so wouldn't be jeering them normally.

can I be taken off the hypocrite list?

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Strange how the so called best referee in world football when he's sending off Pep and shafting us suddenly turned shit last night.... who'd have thought it?

 

[dubblue]

Fair enough, as said football apart it's been a superbly organized event, Qatar should be proud of what they have done.

Sadly for me the football on the pitch is a sad reflection of the way the once pinnacle of the game has declined.

Agree,the standard of football has been poor.

 

[The Northern Baptist]

He’s been feeling unwell for a week. I would assume his brother is just very upset but incorrect.

Yes he is on record saying he wasn’t well. A lot of reaching going on from people with certain anti-Qatari bias.

 

[urban genie]

Yes he is on record saying he wasn’t well. A lot of reaching going on from people with certain anti-Qatari bias.

The article states he had bronchitis, hot weather and respiratory complaints don't mix well

 

[Stephen230]

The only conclusion from last night is that jonathan pearce should never volunteer at the samaritans

Imagine actually getting paid good money to come out with lines like…. I’ve absolutely no idea who he’s booking or why but it’s ridiculous.

 

[aguero93:20]

Why not?

He plays there (and everywhere else) most games.

Not like that, he plays as an 8/10 not a 6.

 

[urban genie]

Imagine actually getting paid good money to come out with lines like…. I’ve absolutely no idea who he’s booking or why but it’s ridiculous.

feel its gonna be just as dreadful listening to matterfav
ce and dixon later

ITV use their brains and have champion or crimson and McCoist do england v france