After adopting Brazil as our own following the draw for The Sun’s World Cup sweepstake, RoM will be business as usual ahead of match day, so here is our first View From The Enemy from a Brazilian perspective.
Our first match is against North Korea, who fellow United blogger, Red Rants, got drawn with.
Scott the Red: So, North Korea eh? Happy?
Red Rants: Heh. Good question. Totally agree with you. I have now decided to throw my full support behind N Korea for the next week or so – which is as far as they will go. You know, someone has to support them. So I’ll proudly say: I support North Korea so you don’t have to.
STR: Good on you! Only 3 players in your 23 man squad play for clubs outside North Korea. How do you think this will have an impact on their chances?
RR: Yeah I heard about that… after I was given North Korea in the sweepstakes. Did little online research and all that. To answer your question, no, it will not have any impact on them.
STR: Jong Tae-Se has scored 15 goals in 22 games for his country. Will you be relying on him?
RR: Of course. Especially considering their striker situation. I read about one hilarious (and perhaps sad) incident: that N. Korea are one striker short because they listed him (Kim Myong-won) as third back up goal keeper in a bid to have an extra forward. FIFA, alert to this manoeuvre, told Korea that it can only play him as a striker.
STR: D’oh! Your team havent gone to the World Cup since 1966. Does that mean its England’s year?
RR: Heh. Another brilliant question. Of course it’s England’s year. Especially now that Gerrard is captain. It’s destiny. *puke*
STR: That’s what I thought. So, you have been drawn in the group of death, alongside Brazil, Ivory Coast and Portugal. How many points do you think you’ll get?
RR: Optimistically I think they will get a draw against Portugal. Especially after Nani’s injury, unless Queiroz becomes a tactical genius, I think Portugal will continue to underwhelm. And it’s Korea’s best chance to steal a point. Unless Mr. Kim Jong Il waves a magic wand. After all, in Korea they say he can control the weather with his mood. And that he can hit three to four holes-in-one per round easily. So you never know.
STR: Unless Queiroz becomes a tactical genius? He did alright with us didn’t he? Anyway, on to tomorrow. What are your predictions for your opening game against Brazil?
RR: 3-0. I won’t say who. I like to keep my cards close to my chest. Or something like that.
STR: Who do you want to win the World Cup?
RR: I would like Spain to win it this time. They’re a treat to watch when in full flow. (Argentina is too, but then question marks remain over Maradona) But, since Spain are so ominous, they probably won’t win it. I think their draw beyond the group stage is potentially a bit tricky.
STR: Who do you think will be the tournament’s best player?
RR: Just random guesses, Xavi perhaps. Notice I haven’t mentioned Ronaldo and Messi.
STR: Interesting. Who do you think will win the World Cup?
RR: Brazil. My dark horse is Germany.
STR: Cheers mate. May the best team win and all that!
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i got spain in my draw but i dont want them to win it, i want united to win it. cant stand the ABF shit flowing around Ireland like its henrys fault Ireland didnt put away 1 of there 3 cear cut chances or his fault that the ball bounced twice in the box or the factthat the ball reached him even thou he was marked by 2 defenders, I want Evra to lift it. Ill be cheering the little pea in just over 5 hours and speaking of mexico scientists have finally developed a car that runs on water… water from the Gulf of Mexico.
i wud rather see france win it than england and im irish…paul mcshane has to be one of the worst defenders ever to put on the green jersey its his fault henry got behind him to make the cross.
http://www.studs-up.com/2010/06/conspicuous-by-his-presence/
news from the england camp ha ha ha
Out of curiosity, does anyone know which blogs got England and Greece in the sweepstake competition?
harsh on Queiroz there redranter.. he is my favourite for the Fergie job when time is right..
I believe he will carry on with much of the SAF philosophy..
as for the world cup I think S-Corea will do well, maybe Serbia and Mexico as well, although mexico has a tough group.. Spain to win it unfortunately.
Haha, brilliant read Scott. You must have set this one up really quickly. Looking forward to the World Cup now. In a similar deal I set up with friends the teams I drew were Greece and Ghana so I have no chance but I’ll still support them to the end!
Sprite – Queiroz for our next manager? No thanks pal. Not up to that job, anyway he would only bale after a season or two.
Fuck Red Rants, they go out in the first group stage, Brazil 1st Portugal 2nd.
I think they might even come bottom of the fucking group, Ivory coast are no mugs.
Come on Scotland, ohhhhh I remember we are no fucking there, AGAIN.
lucky for me i happen to side with Brazil anyway
King Eric
I have to disagree, he has loads of experience in the game and I think he could carry on the traditions.. SAF even suggested that Q could succeed him some years ago, back in 2007 I think.
He could be a flop as well, but who couldnt? Jose Boring-ho? David Moyes?
My other choise would be Guus Hiddink, but he will want a big paycheck and would probably not have so much passion for the club..
Anyways this discussion is for another time..
Cmmon Holland !!!!!!
I’m going to be rooting for Brazil too. Fabiano to finish as top scorer. All eyes are going to be on our Hernandez today, hopefully he’ll start!
I am with AIG, totally agree cmon Holland, jaysus we agree on something for a change. lol
@Fze123
unlikely he will start. they prefer giovani, vela and franco up front. however you never know. the manager can change his mind. hernandez did all right in the warm up games
on a totally different but very important topic, why isnt there a discussion on vidic’s about turn on his manchester future, this is either his agent after more dosh, or he was talking shite about staying, the moment word got out that his missus cant stand the mancunian weather.. im worries big time..
@redscot
Scotland vs Ireland for the final
@redscot
what happened to honduras.
Argentina!!!!!
@GHHT, ARE you on the sauce already? lol.
Chin Chin, tallyho and all that stuff, that final is what dreams are made off.
Dont discount Honduras ! lol
I will hardly be able to spell the nations name later, its gonna be excellent.
Brazil? Great!… they have always been my team in world cups… next time hopefully we’ll have a couple of players in the squad (thinking Anderson and Rafael)
I certainly don’t want Holland as I hate Van Persie the little fag. Brazil for me. Always loved them. Socrates and Zico et al. The “proper” world cup team.
It said on Sky earlier that Hernandez is likely to start. Why would you start with Vela?
hi guys anybody know what the final count was for season ticket sales read only 18,000 had been sold that true?
@sprite don’t think queiroz has any chance of getting the utd job,get the impression he’s a better assitent than manager even had problems getting portugal to the world cup out of a group they should of dominated i’d be shocked to be honest with you
King Eric
bang on against the odenge team, can’t stad that man and if they can win the world cup villa can win the league. Chicarito to start
RedScot – Where’s my chicken sub? Fedex that sucker lol. I’ve got Mexico to win 2 1 on the soccer 6, come on Chico!!
Well RVP is class. If you say Spain does that mean you like Torres?. So you love Kaka, Robinho if its Brazil. When it comes to national team you got to forget the club roots. If you support england no one is telling you to worship terry and gerrard. all you are doing is wanting them to do their best on the field for the 90 mins. cant understand why people dont get that. Its the world cup season so United take a backseat for the next month.
Vela scored against italy so he is likely to get the nod.
done a wee double with ladbrokes…five pounds on hernandez to score first and mexicio to win 2-1…35/1 please god….please
Ulster Red – Good luck mate, that’ll be a cracker to get up.
wille
cheers mate, but just informed by my mate that hernandez doesnt usually start??? vela and some other bloke are first choice…
Defiance is not taught and neither can it be given – you are either born with it or you are not
My son was born with a multicystic displastic right kidney – cysts instead of a right kidney
It has been a journey and it will never never stop. He is now five and a lot of things have happened to him – but he has never given up and now as he grows older and begins to understand about himself – he will learn about what defiance means to him and appropriately he has Rooney on the back of his shirt.
Those of us that believe in such defiance know better. There will be bad days for sure but many more brighter days will come. Sometimes we have to hang on sometimes we have to let time pass to get to a better place.
My number ten as I gladly call him needed an operation to remove those cysts – it’s been a tough few weeks and some times it’s a lonely place when things are not working out the way they seem.
To all of you
To
willierednut
Rai
united.george
portugueseprincess
bigphil2003
Fze123
Costas
jeet
King Eric
Sir Alex’s Son
redscot
Red Devil
To GHTT – thank you – thank you again for remembering on the day – it was pretty overwhelming knowing that there are many of you out there that I only know as fellow United fans – but it seems more than that – here on this blog it’s like a big family – and for all your prays and your wishes – my son at the end didn’t need the operation. It doesn’t mean that everything will just be okay – his right kidney will still be in cysts and a lot of things will still be up in the air – but this good news means that it’s a little start – a small miracle if I ever needed one – if he needed one.
Thank you wherever you guys and girls are – thank you very much for all your words – today a little kid is a whole lot better because of what you did – and in a small part this world is a better place
So many things have happened to Manchester United yet here we are. Still here. Still standing. Still defiant.
It is not through the love of trophies that we are here – we are so because we are bound to more than a club – we are bound to more than a way of life – more than a religion
We are bound to a defiant club that will never die. To those that do not believe – we don’t expect you to. To those that call yourselves United and then speak ill of the club – we don’t believe you. Walk away – this club is for life.
I never knew about a multicystic displastic kidney before my son was born. If he had been a she – she would not had made it because 80% or more of the time girls loose both kidneys whilst in the womb.
This thing happens to anyone. It is a force of nature. It happens once in a few hundred thousand babies – if that.
It happened to my son. Do I give up or lay low? – no
Do I give up supporting my team or not wear my shirt because things didn’t work out the way they should have?- no
You learn to live with the good things and then learn to go through the bad and get out on the other side – better and stronger for it.
That is my lesson for this year
The shirt is a symbol of defiance – nothing else is equal
My son is a symbol of defiance – nothing else is his equal
The things that make you who you are are the ones to never let go of – through the good times and especially though the bad times
Thanks for letting me post this Scott
Hernandez on the bench. vela, franco and dos santos start
@MG
Don’t mention it mate. I hope your son’s health improves all the time from now on.
So proud of you and the little red.
mg
i did not know the situation untill i read your post, it was very moving and i hope your son can have many more happy days.
MG – No problem mate, glad to hear your wee lads doing better. @AIG Hernandez on the bench, bummer, was looking forward to seeing him play.
willierednut
not as much as me lol…not happy, it will be near impossible now for the bet to come up
@MG
wonderful to hear back from you so soon That can only be good, There is no need for the thanks , typing on a post is the most any of us can do. The fight is born into some and there is no keeping them down. your son has the fight in his soul. “You learn to live with the good things and then learn to go through the bad and get out on the other side – better and stronger for it. That is my lesson for this year” that is not a bad lesson to set your life up with never mind your year.
keep the red flag flying high
buck up ulster red franco could easily have his leg broken a couple of minutes in . dont give up
@MG
NUMBER 10 FOR THE WIN
the decision not to play hernandez could be a masterstroke. His pace against the tiring SA defence could be vital. Franco is more of a goal poacher and his finishing is good, thats why he is starting
ghtt
ha i wouldnt wish that on him but i am skint lol
Ulster Red – Cross your fingers and pray like fook lol.
o man!…. was so looking forward to the first match, hoping for United presence!
never mind…
There are some rumours circulating in russian press that CSKA Moscow have signed Tosic for 8m pounds.
at last some football, S.A and Mexico kicking off
willierednut
everything is crossed and have done me prayers lol…dont know if the big man heard it tho
Its Lift off, here we go a fantastic feast of Fitbae.
Lets just pray there are no lunatic and mad bastards wanting to use the stage for a method to protest.
Please stand for the anthem, fuck if I stand I will fall over, fucking bladdered already, lol
Fucks sake 3 officials from 3 different countries make sense! communication and all that shit
MG – Hope your number 10 continues to do well. Was a fantastic read and with spirit like that the little man has the best support he can. Thoughts are with you and your family and I’m glad that something as simple as our words can give you extra comfort.
There are much more important things than football but its great that it can bring so many of us together.
SHUT THOSE FUCKIN HORNS UP
@GHTT, i TOLD you that, am playing Flower of Scotland in the background. there fucking annoying as frick. Anyone for the bagpipes?
A question, or is it just me, why are the Stadium lights on, are they trying to show us all they have electricity
South Africa blowing their own trumpet.
@ Willie, be warned dont mention blowing horns or Trumpet, you will get many admirers. lol
RedScot – I forgot about that lol. Mexico are a very good football team, can’t see South Africa keeping them out for much longer.
@Willie, I take it Mexico are in Black. lol
You were right previously mate, SA might sneak through to be defeated by winners of group B the Argies with that mad whore as there manager.
Is the stadium inside a bee hive or something?
@ Costas, it fucking sounds like it Hunney, lol
Off side. Unlucky Ulster Red lol.
the keeper comes out flapping -messes up and saves the team by amazingly playing a perfect offsidetrap
football
bloody hell
Jaysus this blog is filled with the Irish, I thought you boys were only cannon fodder for King Edward in his wars against us humble Scots. lol
@GHTT
I had to turn the sound down the horns were pissing me off
MG – All the best lad.
No I don’t actually hate Robinho and I like Brazil. Yes I hate Torres and I don’t like Spain. Sick of all the arse licking from our media.
Corea – Hello mate. How are you? Haven’t seen you on here much, everything ok? Is that true about Tosic? Thought he was off to Cologne? Have we done a deal for Krasic? Wishful thinking.
Is that Barthez in nets for Mexico?
@redscot
flowers of scotland ? what about the flowers of ferguson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a824whAMJas
Ai yi yi. On thesa evidens, Chicharito look alike ees goina feet in a treet on United bench. Ida play eem justa behind el Presidente Fergie, eena meedel con Kusczak. No?
still hope for me yet willie lol
There is a lot of flapping thats for sure. Barthez i believe was French, says it all, pure drama queen.
I don’t get why Hernandez didn’t start. He has much better stats for Mexico than both Franco and Vela, and he’s also the in-form player scoring all his 7 goals for Mexico in 2010. Oh well.
@RedScot
Hunney? I think you’ve watched the Scholes-Neville kiss one time too many, lol.
the van der sar chant has a wonderful line in it
Barthez ,a legend, filled us with stunts
only problem was he taught he’s playing upfont
Vela’s been very poor so far – get Chicharito on!
@ GHTT, thanks, pure brilliant.
Yer daughter is a wee star*
Ohhhh Flower of Scotland, the likes again!
corea – are you russian?
@King Eric – hey mate. i am fine just not enough business going on around United.
It’s just a source in Russia that is said to be close to the club. Not sure though.
Krasic is a bloody good player, has great spead and some skills. But do we need RW ?
8 million for a guy who’s barely kicked a ball for us, good money that is. @ Ulster Red you’re hanging in there mate, you need an early goal in the 2nd half though.
@ sprite – no. but russian is my native language. i have russian, ucranian and moldovan roots.
Get David Healy on, no wait, we’re not there.
@ Costas I told you on an earlier thread, pure fun.
Those two have grown up together, its fuck all to with gayness.
Gary just said to Paul, thank you mate you just kept us in the quest for the championship.
And a fucking brilliant feeling it was.
Mind as a Greek Costas you will no more about Honey than me. lol bzzzzzz
Not a bad way to start the tournament.Mexico should be playing better if they have to qualify for next round.ANyways hoping to see chicho play
CMONNNNNNNN UNITED
I heard Krasic is going to Juventus. @ Corea That some mixture, i’m dutch Irish lol.
Already my World Cup betting is off to a bad start. I bet on 3 goals or more in the opening match. I also have a Uruguay win later. Come on Diego!
@ Ash, I dont think United are in the Competition!
willierednut – lol it’s a wide spread thing here in the former USSR
Krasic to Juventus is just a rumour. He has today confessed that he might as well remain at CSKA.
It’s not over till it’s over.
willierednut
dutch irish lol??? like a pick a mix!!!
Goal lol for South Africa, bafannabe fanna
What a finish, you need Mexico to score 2 Ulster Red.
And Mexico just went down. Bring on Chicharito !!!
RedScot – Something like that lol, bufanna!!
Jaysus lets hope not, or we will get UlsterRed singing some Pulp song to us later.
big the little pea on to the big stage
Cmmon bafana bafana.way to go
Blanco instead Chico?
Evening AIG, the word of wisdom, did you just wake up! lol.
Cmon the Cloggies maybe you can explain why later they will the tournament?
Purely for lads/lasses that dont play football manager and games!
Chico time!!
Bring on Chicarito. Come on United!
@RedScot
I know mate. I was just messing as usual.
1 1 Marquez, got a sweat on now Ulster Red.
@ Costas, I Know, like me, its just fun and digs and laughter.
Its fucking football, hardly life and death.
I hear Mecchico just scored, that greasy twat from Barthelona
willie
no mate i done a double, i needed javier to score first goal lol…
I liked the fact that Hernandez ran straight to the ball after the goal was scored to ge the game re-started asap….also that he was in the perfect position if the goalscorer wanted to square the ball…a nice urgency from his play
heart went in my mouth there ught chicarito was gonna score the winner good defending
he looks sharp
Ulster Red – Ok mate, there hard to get up them doubles. I’ve Mexico for 2 1 in the soccer 6.
@wllierednut
where you from in ireland
@UlsterRed, you done the double, hmmm ok.
We will believe you!
Your idea of the double and mine are maybe , not the same.
GHTT – Pluto, only joking, sunny Belfast.
What the fuck is it with goal keepers, in the world cup, nutters
redscot
you on the drink my friend? id be aswell but ive 5aside 2nite.
willie
yea mate hard goin…goin 2 lose a small fortune in the next month lol
@ Ulster red, you betcha, enjoy the next game tonight, yel get your what you need.
Silly ? to ask a Scot when watching a match, with nol drink in hand.
I’m sorry, but that was a fairly dissappointing football match. The Mexicans, for all their neat football, can’t sufficiently supply their strikers, and frankly, the choice of Vela and Dos Santos over Chicharito frustrates me. They have great talent, but no brains.
Im sorry to say this guys, but i have a sick feeling in my stomach that Manchester City supporters will have something to cheer about this season. After waiting all these years to winning a trophy, this season will be there best ever opportunity to win some silverware. For fucks sake… Bluemoon mcfc have gotten Spain in their sweepstake!!!!
Now Cmmon France!!!!. dont want to lose both bets on the opening day
@red scot
Even i know united are not in the competition .its no harm just cheering for them.United are my only support so i cheer for them.
@peter
Its gonna happen at some stage mate. if not this season then next season. money wont give them instant sucess as it happened with chelsea but they can only get better now with the money they have
@ ash, yeah I know you new
Hernandez should have started. Vela was poor I thought. Mexico seemed more confident with Hernandez’s presence when he came on; he has a great record which justifies a start. Hopefully we’ll see more of him. Those horns are fucking annoying. They should be banned.
Fze123
Agreed. The vuvuzelas do nothing for the athmosphere. They’re a fucking nuisance.
Fze123
Good call on the vuvuzelas. I’m tempted to mute the TV. Nightmare for the ears.
Right, thats my drink in, bit of grub, then i’m ready for the next match. Might stick the Stone Roses on, can’t go too many days without listening to them.
I can live with the noise of the vuvuzelas. Gosh, anyone who has a moaning wife or girlfriend can attest to that. My problem is that they take away from the emotion of the game. Ok, today they were silenced a bit once the goals came, but what if it’s a game that doesn’t involve South Africa?
wille
get it roofed lol.
Maradona has called for fair play, you gotta love him, hand of god Diego?
Ulster Red – It’s well roofed mate lol.
wille
good lad, party in your house? ill grab the buckie
Remind me for footballs sake and fair play.
Who in there mind( right) would support France tonite lets get the fookers ooot the competition
how do u say, cmon and mean it.
buckie is made bye Monks and cunts
Buckie berback.
I am sure you mean brokebak mountain
aig – Peter was joking mate. Are they fuck. They may have money but who are they attracting? Very average midfielders and greedy cunts. It will not happen to those clowns, they do not even have any foundations on which to build. They really are no concern. I mean if they DO get Milner they basically have Villa’s midfield.
And in the biggest shocker of the summer, Evra starts for France. One thing I’ve never understood in my life is why Syndey Govou is so highly rated.
singing D I E G O
He came from Uruguay, he made Anelka cry…
Louis Suarez spying mission.
@Costas
thats becasue malouda dosent track back enough. He also hasnt been very impressive for france. govou is a very hard working player and defends too. Thats why he is being preferred. The players they have got, if this french team clicks they can hammer anyone
CMMON PAT, CMMON FRANCE!!!
Brokeback moutain? there’s too much horsing around in that film.
I love the vuvuzelas. Its the symbol of africa. maybe irritating for some but i dont mind it
Cmon You fucking Reds, watch the next game, and that’s a youngster. teling u. behave yourelves
Where’s Recoba?
The worst thing aboot this game, its too hear that twat Mark lauurenson, bitch of Kenny Dogleash
What a left wing France have??. Evra and Ribery. mouth watering prospect
The referee is just booking people left right and center…..spoiling the game…..let the game flow my man…..
Man Forlan is looking very dangerous.. suarez so far is pretty quiet
Uruguay bastards are going down way too easily. need to show some strength. this isnt women’s football
@AIG: It’s actually very irritating after a while and I really miss the chanting
diaby looks impressive. beautiful player. looks comfortable in possession
Lugano looks like he’s been on the sauce. Gourcuff can hit a freekick, Zizou like.
@TheRadLegion
i miss the chanting too. vuvuzelas though are the symbol of african football so we have to bear that. over 70 lakhs have been sold for the world cup
Not that I am bitter Red Rant, just no cunt posted on your new post! lmao Yank
Wonder why?
All bastards need original and free thinking lads.
Gourcuff seems to be trying too hard to impress and is ending up looking like a selfish fool…..a wate of a few free kicks going for goal from milessssss out!
*waste
@TheRadLegion
a taught popped into my head watching this game that i rarely ever think about anyone, apart from Ronaldo at times and its “I wonder if Sir Alex would bring him back” with forlan. not that id really like him back and at 31 he’s 2 years older than micheal “old man” owen , but the last 4 5 years of his football life have really really been his best
oHHH i THAY THATS last time you post on this site lad.,
But not the last time you copy right.
the mother of invention
Govou off Gignac on and gourcuff off Malouda on if it stays this way. For Uruguay Suarez off, Cavani on
@GHTY: That’s exactly what I have in mind too. I heard he’s been linked with Spurs?
@AIG: Suarez has been a major disappointment so far. Not too sure if he’s nervous or what. I’d like to see him on the second half though, see if he can bring something on the table.
Who the fuck is Suarez? He can go back to his Eredivisie with those non-existent defences, and score his 49 goals over there, not impressed.
Suarez is still a young lad….besides he’s not been given too much service has he….the midfield for Uruguay has been quite poor…only crumbs for forlan and suarez to feed on….
The french fucked up not bringing Nasri and Benzema.
@AIG
Govou pleaded my case with the chance he fluffed.
I don’t deny his work ethic, it’s just that I don’t think it’s enough. Uruguay are being their typical compact selves, no surprise there. I think the game is probably about France and how they will break them down. Doesn’t look like it will happen with this 11.
Remember guys, a high scorer in Holland can either turn into Ruud Van Nistelrooy, or Alfonso Alves…
@TheRadLegion
Maybe nervous or trying too hard. He is a quality player but there is a major difference playing for ajax and playing in the world cup. Would be unfair to judge him on just one half. we got to see more of him to make a judgement
France looks all over the place, there’s no coordination at all. That twat Anelka is the key for uruguay to snatch a point or even 3.
@Moscow: He’s really good to be honest, I watch him play (not via youtube).. he’s deadly but for whatever reason he hasn’t been himself.
Lets judge the lad on the first half performance ffs, give players a chance.
@AIG:
I wholeheartedly agree.
@Costas
yeah. fucked it up pretty badly.
@willie
they didnt do anything o note this season. you cant select nasri just because he scored one wonder goal against Porto. Benzema has struggled too. Gignac has done better at Tolouse. Plus Benz was injured for large part of the season
Forlan is not impressed with Suarez.
@ Costas
“or afonso alves…” lmao
Gignac is shite and Nasri’s a far better player than Govou, very strange the France boss.
Maybe Nasri was a bit hard done by, but Benzema imo wasn’t. Djibril Cisse deserved the call up more than him.
@AIG
Maybe Govou would be more effective against Brazil or Argentina. With Uruguay you probably need class more than hard workers.
@Red Devil
Or Huntelaar, although I have to say that he is not as bad as Alves, lol.
Costas
or Huntelaar. What a bullet dodged right there. Mind you BABEL looked good in the Dutch League as well.
@willie
you got to pick players on form mate not the club they play for. and nasris position has been occupied by gourcuff. Govous decision has surprised me because i expected ribery to start on the right and malouda on the left.
Govou would be more effective in the changing rooms.
If you picking players only on form, then Gerrard wouldn’t be there, we all know certain players make the squads, regardless of form.
common mate. cant compare gerrard with govou. what negates benzemas case is the shit performances he gave at Euro 2008. there is a massive difference there in quality . govou is a hard working player. not as talented as nasri but he also has the experience at this level having played in major tournaments.
Ribery isn’t Scholes.. enough said.
AIG – Don’t be silly, i’m not comparing them, i’m talking about players in form. Govou’s an average player, Henry is done, Benzema coming off the bench would have been a better option.
Right I’ve worked it out if you’ve sky plus watch the game on BBC one press read and listen to five live commentary , the horns aren’t as loud
It’s fucking ridiculas Malouda not starting, no spark for the French.
Willie your right about that France would be crying out forbenzama right now
@willie
Benzema has had a poor season and thats the only reason i can think of. he was hyped during the euros and did Fuck all. Cisse has had a great season in greece and hence he is there. gignac has done well and hence he is there. better than a fat, and out of form benzema
The bastards from uruguay continue their theatrics.
@willie
no arguments about malouda. he should be starting.
Here comes the cheating bastard. Uruguay be on alert. thierry was warming up doing some finger exercises on the bench
And what did Henry do last season? Fuck all, stupid logic.
Forlan missed a great chance.
@willie
he got them to South Africa mate
AIG – By playing basketball, cheating cunt. Darren bent is another one that should have been there on form, the logic doesn’t add up.
Good God, the Irish are ooot in force the night. fuck off all yeah. lol
Sometime u Need balance with style and a wee deft touch.
Anyone for a Landon Donavan the morros evening!
Nite reds
@willie
what you say is right but different managers have a different way of looking at it. domenech has gone for more experience and proven players at the international level like henry. also we didnt watch much of france’s qualification campaign.maybe nasri and benzema were disappointing there. that could be the reason. just why heskey was picked for england over bent. domenech is a controversial manager too. some of his selections in world cup 2006 and euro 2008 were puzzling too
how France miss Zizou when they need some inspiration
Who would’ve thought Henry would be complaining about a handball decision. Playing strikers on the wings and wingers through the middle, while not starting Malouda, who I genuinely think is France’s best player (along with Pat), real stroke of genius there Domenech, one of your classic displays mate, well done.
AIG – Domenech is controversial, thats an understatement. I’m convinced he hasn’t a clue what he’s doing, and they say Maradonas mad lol. To be honest, i wouldn’t have Heskey anywhere near any squad, the guys beyond average.
At the end of the day, it’s no real shock that the first player sent off is a Uruguyan! Anyway, looks like an interesting group doesn’t it?
@Moscow
Yeah, right about Babel too. Although I feel that the waiter also dropped the ball in his case and didn’t use him accurately.
what a bore……looks like the french are having problems scoring without the use of hands….
@willie
he has made some good decisions like convincing zizou to come out of retirement in 2005 and giving ribery his chance on the 2006 world cup but such decisions have been few and far between.mostly its been decisions that have puzzled everybody. diego isnt far behind to be honest but he has more quality players to work with so if he drops 1 or 2 good players it wont make too much of a difference
As for mr 3goalsayear the less said, the better it is.
I actually think Babels a good player, as Costas says, the fsw didn’t know where to play him.
suarez and gourcuff had disappointing games but i wont write them off. need to see them more.
@Costas
Its your country’s turn today. what do you think will happen?. i am backing a draw. greece are well organized and south korea are a steady team too
Yeah, but from what I’ve SEEN from Babel, you can understand why I think he’s a flop. Can you believe that last summer Ribery’s price tag was £80 million? I know he’s a good player and all, but I’m glad we didn’t even get tempted by prices like that last summer, even with the Ronaldo money. Once again, Fergie proves to be the Master. I just desperately hope he is right this summer as well.
@AIG
Yep, we are next! It’s tough to say. I think a lot will depend on South Korea. If they decide to sit back and play with counters they could cause us plenty of problems. Greece’s central midfield could be the weak link. On the other hand, set pieces will be a great opportunity for us to score. I don’t exoect plenty of goals. I would say either 1-1 or 1-0 for South Korea. First time in long time that I will see Ji playing for his country.
I agree about Nasri. Really do think he would have done France good; he would have added a little spark and youthness to their team. Gourcuff was gash tonight. Did not influence the game at all. Malouda starting on the bench, madness by Domenech.
@ MG, hope your child’s health gets better and better. Your Child’s bravery and never-give-up attitude is admirable. With your unwavering support and inspiring words then he may well speed to recovery. Best of luck.
@Moscow
Bayern talked plenty of nonsense when they said that Ribery was worth as much as Ronaldo. No chance. And it would appear that all the rumors about him joining Real this summer went to his head and stalled him a bit.
AIG said it best. 4 years on and the French are still missing Zidane.
Costas – Don’t be so negative lad, you’ve got the gods on your side lol. Good night
@willierednut
That was in 2004 mate. Now we have the International Monetary Fund on our side. No good fortune, but plenty of cash if we want to bribe a ref.
Goodnight.
Costa we are still missing some guy called Roy keane , don’t know if you know him, Gibson will be the man at Ireland . From day one I’ve takin slack from almost everyone when I say that Gibson will be everything the English media will tell you lumpard is.
AIG
Forgot to say it, Costas pointed it out, spot on mate about France and their lacking element.
Gourcuff was awful today, someone said he’s trying way too hard to impress, I’m suddenly not too sure about him joining us as Scholesy’s successor. Would he crack under the pressure at United?
@GHTT
Fair point. Some players are irreplaceable. And as an old school fan I always look back to the good old days, lol. Romania have never replaced Hagi either. Same goes for Bulgaria and Stoichkov, Ireland and Keane, England and Darren Anderton (:P) etc etc…
I hope you are right about Gibson . I admit that I started losing faith after the Leeds game, which was the easy thing to do at the time. But his comeback towards the end of the season made me eat my words. No need to be like anyone though. I am sure he will be his own man. For one thing, he has scored more deflection-less goals than Lampard!
@GHTT – Id much rather hear the horns than Alan fucking Green!
I dont know why but now i have a feeling that france could be knocked out in the group itself and soth africa could go to the next round.Hope this doesnt happen.
I hope all u pricks lose ur bets. Nothing but negativity coming from u guys. Why don’t u get off ur high horses and blow urselfs. I’d rather listen to those damn horns than listen to sum drunk english singing songs about his mommy! So yeah I am South African and a Manchester united supporter and I am proud to say that we have honour of hosting this event. I was really hoping u guys would win the right to host the 2018 finals but now I hope u won’t get it and that u’ll never get it in ur lifetimes. Asswipes
bigphil
its a toss up
@man cpt
same as me mate. im a reader of this blog since a long long time and i gota say im quite pissed of at some guys here.
no fuck this shit, the horns are a disgrace it sounds like a beehive , theres no cheering or singing or chanting. you cant even hear the ref wistle. far play to south africa for getting the world cup and my next sentence is no direspect to the country or the fact that they got the world cup but. THE HORNS ARE A PAIN IN MY FUCKIN BALLOON KNOT
Well seen all the teams in one section and S.A will finish bottom of the section with Uraguay second bottom.The only reason France might finish second is because Lloris is one ropey Keeper.
@ghtt
I have to agree with you there……No disrespect the South Africans have done a wonderful job of organizing it…..but the constant blaring of the horns is getting into my head…..I mean I went to sleep and I just couldn’t with this terrible headache and I couldn’t put it down to what it was until I was watching the highlights of the game again this morning…..UGHH!
You cant hear any cheering or songs or chanting….just a whirring sound all the time….
The vuvuzelas are the synbol of africa and this tournament. anyways the commentary in most games is shite and the chanting cant be figured out most of the times. just mute and watch if the voice is so irritating
The problem is that the bouzouki is a symbol of Greek culture and our music, but you didn’t hear 70000 people play it during the 2004 Olympics. I respect every country’s culture, but personally, I do find them a bit annoying while I am watching a football match. It’s not about putting down South Africa or anyone else.
That being said, Greece Ole!
also dislike vuvuzelas. it doesn’t let you here the atmosphere of the stadium. i hope during the playoffs we won’t hear it because 99% of the people in the stadium will be supporters of respective countries.
aig alex is god – for sure you didn’t mean it, bro.
My boy!
What a goal from Park
Great goal from Park ji sung
Well done Jee… great finish and run… I always say he should play more minutes for United…
No chanting, no crowd noise, no atmosphere, just the drone of the vuvuzelas. The sound makes my ears bleed. I respect the fact they’re part of South African culture but do the supporters really need to blow on them for the whole 90 minutes?