World Cup 2018

[IanM]

Every 4 years the best footy nations in the World gather for a Tournament.

...just thought I'd put that there for those who haven't seen their team play in it this century.



England.... not as good as the top four or so sides, but lets see them go there and play well.... the outcome will be the outcome. Some good young players in that squad who can still improve further.

For those still not participating, it'll be on the television. In colour!

 

[Deleted member 16999]

It was the commentator who mentioned the stats in the link and that’s all he did, he then made a tongue in cheek remark about England not being able to use the “players are tired” as was banded about in past tournaments.
No malice, no point scoring, simply a throw away comment.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Spain sack their manager the day before the WC starts 😂

 

[Crazyface]

Spain sack their manager the day before the WC starts 😂

Madness !!!

 

[Orikoru]

I thought one of last night pundits was a bit rude when he said that most of the England players should be quite fresh for Russia as they generally did not get much game time for their clubs.

Who could he have been talking about?
Kane 53 appearances this season.
Dele 56
Sterling 52
Lingard 56
Walker 56

50+ games in a season is a lot for anyone and those are most of our key players.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

2026 World Cup Awarded to USA , Canada and Mexico

 

[Slime]

Spain sack their manager the day before the WC starts 

I'm glad to see that the Spanish authorities had the nuts to make the correct call :thup:.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I'm glad to see that the Spanish authorities had the nuts to make the correct call :thup:.

Seriously sacking a manager a day before the WC regardless of what he is doing after is utter madness and has prob cost them a great chance at the tournament

 

[pbrown7582]

I'm glad to see that the Spanish authorities had the nuts to make the correct call :thup:.

i agree Fair play to the RFEF and the quotes from there head are spot on!

 

[pbrown7582]

Seriously sacking a manager a day before the WC regardless of what he is doing after is utter madness and has prob cost them a great chance at the tournament

Really? the coaching team will remain the quality of the players they have remains the same so will it really affect there chances only time will tell.

 

[Orikoru]

Really? the coaching team will remain the quality of the players they have remains the same so will it really affect there chances only time will tell.

Can't be good to plunge the side into disarray the day before. They have however now appointed Hierro. A legendary name who should command the instant respect of the players, so could steady the ship quite well.

 

[Slime]

Seriously sacking a manager a day before the WC regardless of what he is doing after is utter madness and has prob cost them a great chance at the tournament

It was just a case of doing the right thing, something rarely seen in the world of football ................ the most dishonest sport of them all.

 

[Orikoru]

It was just a case of doing the right thing, something rarely seen in the world of football ................ the most dishonest sport of them all.

The right thing?? Sacking a manager on the eve of the world cup the right thing? Seemed very knee-jerk to me.

 

[Beezerk]

Can't be good to plunge the side into disarray the day before. They have however now appointed Hierro. A legendary name who should command the instant respect of the players, so could steady the ship quite well.

Hierro, the guy was a legend in Premier Manager 99 on the PlayStation 😂

 

[Papas1982]

Fair play to Spain! It may cost em, but as the authorities have said. It’s about the lack of respect shown. I don’t blame him, he’d be a fool to refuse Madrid but come on. Announce it after the World Cup or at least speak to your employer beforehand.

 

[Orikoru]

Fair play to Spain! It may cost em, but as the authorities have said. It’s about the lack of respect shown. I don’t blame him, he’d be a fool to refuse Madrid but come on. Announce it after the World Cup or at least speak to your employer beforehand.

I felt it was more Real Madrid doing whatever they want when they want as usual, rather than the manager's fault himself. Regarding the timing of the announcement I mean.

 

[rudebhoy]

Can't be good to plunge the side into disarray the day before. They have however now appointed Hierro. A legendary name who should command the instant respect of the players, so could steady the ship quite well.

His managerial experience amounts to one season coaching a second division side who finished mid-table and mutually consented him at the end of the season. Mental appointment.

 

[pbrown7582]

His managerial experience amounts to one season coaching a second division side who finished mid-table and mutually consented him at the end of the season. Mental appointment.

he was there in russia as one of the assistant coaches so a logical appointment for the tournament really?

 

[Orikoru]

His managerial experience amounts to one season coaching a second division side who finished mid-table and mutually consented him at the end of the season. Mental appointment.

I feel like it had to be someone already involved in coaching the side, otherwise it's someone coming in with a blank sheet, not knowing half the players and a world in 24 hours time. So their hands were a bit tied.

 

[Papas1982]

I felt it was more Real Madrid doing whatever they want when they want as usual, rather than the manager's fault himself. Regarding the timing of the announcement I mean.

He still had a discussion with Madrid and chose not to tell the federation. Even if he was instructed to by Madrid. He made his choice.