World Cup 2018

[Deleted member 16999]

I think the only people making huge money here are Fifa. Every ex-player who's played at a tournament says the very last thing you want to be doing is playing a 3rd place play-off. Once you've lost the semi-final there is nothing to be gained from it, the players just want to go back home and relax for the upcoming season. So to that end, I suspect he will just give a run out to the players who clocked the least minutes. Especially as the first team has only had two days rest since the semi-final, which went to extra time of course.

Couple of articles from “foreign” players saying different, Croatia took great pride in finishing 3rd above some of the best teams in the world.
I agree with you, but is that our mentality, at the end of the day shouldn’t we want our National team to do their best in every game?
I’m sure there will be those who’ll take great delight in England “only” finishing 4th.

 

[Orikoru]

Couple of articles from “foreign” players saying different, Croatia took great pride in finishing 3rd above some of the best teams in the world.
I agree with you, but is that our mentality, at the end of the day shouldn’t we want our National team to do their best in every game?
I’m sure there will be those who’ll take great delight in England “only” finishing 4th.

I will be watching it and wanting us to win, of course. But I completely understand the player's point of view, after having the disappointment of not reaching the final, having to pick yourself up for an essentially meaningless game when all you want to do is go back home and be with your family, it must be a huge pain in the backside. It's not like the Olympics where there's a medal to play for.

 

[garyinderry]

You should not be able to add to your goals tally for the golden boot after your team has been knocked out.

What a nonsense.

 

[Kellfire]

It's not like the Olympics where there's a medal to play for.

They do get a bronze medal for finishing third.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

You should not be able to add to your goals tally for the golden boot after your team has been knocked out.

What a nonsense.

I see were you’re coming from, but the 3rd 4th place play off has always been a part of the World Cup, it’s not a new money spinner.

 

[Orikoru]

They do get a bronze medal for finishing third.

Not a meaningful one anyone cares about.

You should not be able to add to your goals tally for the golden boot after your team has been knocked out.

What a nonsense.

I somewhat agree with that. I don't expect either defence to be on peak performance or concentration for this one. But I mean, there shouldn't even be a third place play-off, let alone the goals from it to count.

 

[garyinderry]

Its just silly that someone gunning for the golden boot could nick it with a brace against a team only trying half hearted while the rival plays in the most hotly contested game on the planet.

Once out that should be the end of your golden boot tally.

 

[Kellfire]

Its just silly that someone gunning for the golden boot could nick it with a brace against a team only trying half hearted while the rival plays in the most hotly contested game on the planet.

Once out that should be the end of your golden boot tally.

So should all goals in dead rubber group games be scratched off?

Or all goals scored after a game is over as a contest?

 

[Orikoru]

So should all goals in dead rubber group games be scratched off?

Or all goals scored after a game is over as a contest?

No, just scrap the third place altogether obviously. Waste of time and effort.

 

[Kellfire]

No, just scrap the third place altogether obviously. Waste of time and effort.

That I agree with!

 

[clubchamp98]

It wasn't. What did you think of the course? Played it before?

Thought it was great ,tees greens fantastic as usual played it a lot.
Greens were fast on back nine.
Shot 75 gross as it was playing a bit short in the conditions.
stiffed it for birdie on nine what a great hole.
If I lived there I would join in a heartbeat it’s one of my favourite courses you are a lucky lad.

 

[BubbaP]

Gareth suggesting it won't be the B team, but didn't he say that last time.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44819863

 

[garyinderry]

So should all goals in dead rubber group games be scratched off?

Or all goals scored after a game is over as a contest?

No, the goals should count when you can help your team to win the tournament.

 

[USER1999]

Given the number of Tottenham players on both sides I am hugely in favour of this 3rd, 4th play off. Extra time please. Lots of it.

 

[Fish]

Given the number of Tottenham players on both sides I am hugely in favour of this 3rd, 4th play off. Extra time please. Lots of it.

Yeah, let’s see them kick lumps out of each other 😜

 

[Doon frae Troon]

One hopes that to avoid being accused of double standards, all of England's supporters will be cheering for their close near neighbours France today.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

One hopes that to avoid being accused of double standards, all of England's supporters will be cheering for their close near neighbours France today.

No, they play tomorrow! #neveroneforfacts

 

[Beezerk]

One hopes that to avoid being accused of double standards, all of England's supporters will be cheering for their close near neighbours France today.

I’ll be cheering on France tomorrow, simply because they’ve looked the best team in the tournament.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I’ll be cheering on France tomorrow, simply because they’ve looked the best team in the tournament.

This one for me too. I've had lovely holidays in both countries, would be happy for either to win but purely for football reasons I'd like France to win. I want the best team to win the World Cup, it is how it should be.

 

[Don Barzini]

One hopes that to avoid being accused of double standards, all of England's supporters will be cheering for their close near neighbours France today.

Assuming you actually meant tomorrow, if France was part of the UK yes I’d probably be cheering for them.

But since they’re not, I’ll be cheering for Croatia. Partly because I usually support the underdog and partly because it would be nice to be able to say we went out to the eventual winner.