Paranoia much? The Croatia players complained because their ref against Brazil was one of a few that didn't speak English. I'm sure they'll all understand us!
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- Thread starter Beezerk
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Paranoia much? The Croatia players complained because their ref against Brazil was one of a few that didn't speak English. I'm sure they'll all understand us!
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
I thought all officials had to speak English (not sure where I heard that though)
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Graham Poll has mentioned that as well
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c1973
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As an aside, it wouldn't be a bad thing for peeps in this nation to learn other languages; instead of relying on others to speak ours!
A bit late for most, but it should be a must for school kids nowadays.
A bit late for most, but it should be a must for school kids nowadays.
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
I agree
JCW
Journeyman Pro
The spainish dont much like the brits so Englands coming home , well not yet , they will win tonight
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We were taught French in school ( hated it ) but learned Greek when living in Cyrpus - but not used it for ten years and forgotten most of it bar the normal greetings and swear words
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c1973
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Well, I heard that the ref had a great great great great great great great grandad or something that was a cabin boy in the Armada, a cousin who's local bar in Majorca was put out of business by a Linekers bar and has a soft spot for the Scots................so you can clearly see the games a foregone conclusion. 
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Well, I heard that the ref had a great great great great great great great grandad or something that was a cabin boy in the Armada, a cousin who's local bar in Majorca was put out of business by a Linekers bar and has a soft spot for the Scots................so you can clearly see the games a foregone conclusion.
:rofl:
But did Ken Barlow marry Deidrie again !
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c1973
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We were taught French in school ( hated it ) but learned Greek when living in Cyrpus - but not used it for ten years and forgotten most of it bar the normal greetings and swear words
I was never interested in French at school, picked up a fair bit of foreign languages (swear words n all) when working abroad. Laziness on my part means I've forgotten practically everything I taught myself though.
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c1973
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I think abroad they study English because it is still so commonly used throughout the world. Whilst a second language may come in handy when on a holiday. Unless you immigrate it's not generally needed. I'm don't expect anyone to speak English when am on hols and try to lean the basics. But, working in transport I can tell you there are just as many Europeans who understand no English.
Piece
Tour Winner
There was a bit of amusement from the commentators at the Ivory Coast v Columbia game this afternoon, taking the mick out of Serey Die crying his eyes out during the national anthem...
...turns out his father died and he was told two hours before kick-off.
...turns out his father died and he was told two hours before kick-off.
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There was a bit of amusement from the commentators at the Ivory Coast v Columbia game this afternoon, taking the kick out of Serey Die crying his eyes out during the national anthem...
...turns out his father died and he was told two hours before kick-off.
Thats very sad - think they took the mick out of his theatrics as well
Foxholer
Blackballed
Nah! The solution, if they don't understand English, is to simply speak louder!
Besides, in many regions, proper English is a foreign language anyway! And any sort of English is foreign in some areas too!
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France look a very powerful team in the middle of the park
Managing to make Giroud half decent
Managing to make Giroud half decent
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
So I thought Switzerland were supposed to be decent..??
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I would suggest it's a bit of a false report - they are proof that the world rankings can't be trusted. They had a decent period and a run of games but they are certainly not a top ten team and certainly shouldn't have been a seed but their qualifying gave them the chance
Piece
Tour Winner
This is an absolute slapping...
richart
Major Champion
but they can still qualify if they beat Honduras in their next game.
