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World Cup

Michael Bradley............how come he doesn't play at a higher level? Been impressed by him and he's still fairly young. .

Very Impressed with this guy . Il be surprised if someone doesn't go in for him , cool & calm aswell ,

Some set piece that nearly got Dempsey in ..

Id love to see Costa Rica win it
 
Very Impressed with this guy . Il be surprised if someone doesn't go in for him , cool & calm aswell ,

Some set piece that nearly got Dempsey in ..

Id love to see Costa Rica win it

Bradley has only just returned to MLS on a £10mil deal from Roma - would need a decent bid to get him

His energy levels were superb - think that is the sort of player Henderson is turning into
 
Getting bored now we not got 2 matches each evening , well its back on tomorrow ,

France v Germany ...............france win AET

Brazil v Columbia ................Columbia by odd goal

Argentina V Belgium ............Belgium win by odd goal

Holland v Costa Rica ..............Holland by 3-1

Semi finals

Columbia V france ..................France

Holland V Belgium ..................Holland

Then Holland to be 4th time Lucky , thats what i like to see but it could yet be Argentina V Brazil final
 
Getting bored now we not got 2 matches each evening , well its back on tomorrow ,

France v Germany ...............france win AET

Brazil v Columbia ................Columbia by odd goal

Argentina V Belgium ............Belgium win by odd goal

Holland v Costa Rica ..............Holland by 3-1

Semi finals

Columbia V france ..................France

Holland V Belgium ..................Holland

Then Holland to be 4th time Lucky , thats what i like to see but it could yet be Argentina V Brazil final

I think Germany will turn up and beat France.

I think Brazil have been fortunate to now and will be tested to the full and I fancy Columbia for the upset.

I don't think either Argentina or Belgium have played yet to their full potential but I think Argentina could nick it with a late goal, if Belgium score 1st, they'll hold to it IMO.

The main match for me is Holland Vs Costa Rica, I think with the Robben-dive-gate fiasco he will be watched like a hawk and that could could affect his game as he'd have to stay on his feet, there's no denying he's a good player, but, he is their catalyst and Costa Rica are under no real pressure, although they'd love to go further and its that desire and energy which I think will unlock Holland and so the dream will continue for Costa Rica.
 
I think Germany will turn up and beat France.

I think Brazil have been fortunate to now and will be tested to the full and I fancy Columbia for the upset.

I don't think either Argentina or Belgium have played yet to their full potential but I think Argentina could nick it with a late goal, if Belgium score 1st, they'll hold to it IMO.

The main match for me is Holland Vs Costa Rica, I think with the Robben-dive-gate fiasco he will be watched like a hawk and that could could affect his game as he'd have to stay on his feet, there's no denying he's a good player, but, he is their catalyst and Costa Rica are under no real pressure, although they'd love to go further and its that desire and energy which I think will unlock Holland and so the dream will continue for Costa Rica.


Germany / Brazil / Argentina / Holland. Do not back against this. They all know how to win these type of games and very rarely fail to do so. I think they were all a bit cautious last round as they all need to be in the quarters, it is a minimum expected, so they make sure of it. They can now resume playing properly, diving, play acting the lot, and will get though to the semis. The only shakey team is Argentina, but I think they will do an Italy from the 80's and move up a gear, maybe wrong on this, but everything else will be right.
 
Germany / Brazil / Argentina / Holland. Do not back against this. They all know how to win these type of games and very rarely fail to do so. I think they were all a bit cautious last round as they all need to be in the quarters, it is a minimum expected, so they make sure of it. They can now resume playing properly, diving, play acting the lot, and will get though to the semis. The only shakey team is Argentina, but I think they will do an Italy from the 80's and move up a gear, maybe wrong on this, but everything else will be right.

Have to disagree with that.

In the last 8 world cups Holland have got past the quarter finals once.

The last 2 world cups have seen Brazil knocked out at the quarter final stage.

Germany have been in the top 3 at the last 3 world cups so they are the stalwarts I think. They will take some shifting despite being dodgy at the back imo.

Argentina have not been past the quarters since 1990.

Nothing is guaranteed :thup:
 
Fancy Columbia to spoil the Brazilian party. Think Argentina will be too strong for Belgium. It's the Germany v France one I'm having trouble with. Germans apparently suffering illness in the camp and not looking great but France hardly looking world beaters either. Going 1-1 and Gernamy on pens. Holland will be too good for Costa Rica.
 
Fancy Columbia to spoil the Brazilian party. Think Argentina will be too strong for Belgium. It's the Germany v France one I'm having trouble with. Germans apparently suffering illness in the camp and not looking great but France hardly looking world beaters either. Going 1-1 and Gernamy on pens. Holland will be too good for Costa Rica.

If Argentina play like they did against Switzerland, and in pretty much the whole tournament so far, Belgium will beat them.
 
Have to disagree with that.

In the last 8 world cups Holland have got past the quarter finals once.

The last 2 world cups have seen Brazil knocked out at the quarter final stage.

Germany have been in the top 3 at the last 3 world cups so they are the stalwarts I think. They will take some shifting despite being dodgy at the back imo.

Argentina have not been past the quarters since 1990.

Nothing is guaranteed :thup:


Aww, you have to go and spoil it with facts don't you ;)
 
I have had two predict the score bets, with big money £1 stake.

15187/1
France 2 - 0 Germany
Brazil 1 - 2 Columbia
Argentina 1 - 1 Belgium
Netherlands 2 - 1 Costa Rica

9618/1
France 2 - 0 Germany
Brazil 1 - 1 Columbia
Argentina 0 - 1 Belgium
Netherlands 2 - 1 Costa Rica

So by saturday night, i am either £9k or £15k better off! Come on you Frenchies!! lets not lose this bet on the first leg like normal!!
 
I have had two predict the score bets, with big money £1 stake.

15187/1
France 2 - 0 Germany
Brazil 1 - 2 Columbia
Argentina 1 - 1 Belgium
Netherlands 2 - 1 Costa Rica

9618/1
France 2 - 0 Germany
Brazil 1 - 1 Columbia
Argentina 0 - 1 Belgium
Netherlands 2 - 1 Costa Rica

So by saturday night, i am either £9k or £15k better off! Come on you Frenchies!! lets not lose this bet on the first leg like normal!!

Or more likely £1 worse off.
 
I have had two predict the score bets, with big money £1 stake.

15187/1
France 2 - 0 Germany
Brazil 1 - 2 Columbia
Argentina 1 - 1 Belgium
Netherlands 2 - 1 Costa Rica

9618/1
France 2 - 0 Germany
Brazil 1 - 1 Columbia
Argentina 0 - 1 Belgium
Netherlands 2 - 1 Costa Rica

So by saturday night, i am either £9k or £15k better off! Come on you Frenchies!! lets not lose this bet on the first leg like normal!!

They didn't go so well did it :D
 
I have had two predict the score bets, with big money £1 stake.

15187/1
France 2 - 0 Germany
Brazil 1 - 2 Columbia
Argentina 1 - 1 Belgium
Netherlands 2 - 1 Costa Rica

9618/1
France 2 - 0 Germany
Brazil 1 - 1 Columbia
Argentina 0 - 1 Belgium
Netherlands 2 - 1 Costa Rica

So by saturday night, i am either £9k or £15k better off! Come on you Frenchies!! lets not lose this bet on the first leg like normal!!

Couldn't tip rubbish.
 
I have had two predict the score bets, with big money £1 stake.

15187/1
France 2 - 0 Germany
Brazil 1 - 2 Columbia
Argentina 1 - 1 Belgium
Netherlands 2 - 1 Costa Rica

9618/1
France 2 - 0 Germany
Brazil 1 - 1 Columbia
Argentina 0 - 1 Belgium
Netherlands 2 - 1 Costa Rica

So by saturday night, i am either £9k or £15k better off! Come on you Frenchies!! lets not lose this bet on the first leg like normal!!

DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Well, Germany done what Germany usually do, another semi final.

Hoping Colombia can follow them through, they look capable but it is Brazil so who knows. Hopefully another good game.
 
Well, Germany done what Germany usually do, another semi final.

Hoping Colombia can follow them through, they look capable but it is Brazil so who knows. Hopefully another good game.

The Germans are like a very well oiled machine.

A Germany V Brazil semi is going to be tasty.
 
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