2014 FIFA World Cup

[Gucci Piggy]

Undecided on Welbeck I think, he had a decent game but I wouldn't say undropable....if Ox is fit, I'd go with Lallana, Sterling and Ox. Rest of the team the same, as there isn't really anyone else to replace anyone

[thetime]

Rooney won't be dropped.

What is more likely Wellbeck on the left, sterling on the right and Rooney behind Sturridge.

[eFestivals]

Whilst I don't think he's a world beater, neither are the likes of the Ox and Lallana. Actually I forgot about Lallana, so throw him into the options I mentioned above.

None of them are world beaters, but some I put on a slightly higher level because I feel they deliver slightly more than some others.

I'd put the Ox and Lallana and Lambert and (now) Sterling that slightly higher level. Perhaps even Welbeck too.

Barkley I wouldn't. While he wasn't as anonymous as Rooney mostly was, I'm struggling to feel that he's actually achieving much for the team.

Having said that, I know if he does pull a rabbit out of the hat it'll quite possibly be one of the most stunning goals of the tournament (tho that probably goes for Rooney too ).

[RobertProsineckisLighter]

Always nice to see Portugal getting a stuffing.

[eFestivals]

Always nice to see Portugal getting a stuffing.

yeah, it's not going well for them, is it?

[RobertProsineckisLighter]

yeah, it's not going well for them, is it?

[thetime]

It's going to take a very good side to knock the Germans out.

What sort of condition are France in? unity or mutiny?

[lost]

the guy Moyes released on a free from Everton because apparently he can't head the ball is on for Germany

[thetime]

the guy Moyes released on a free from Everton because apparently he can't head the ball is on for Germany

Edited June 16, 2014 by thetime

[kaosmark2]

It's going to take a very good side to knock the Germans out.

What sort of condition are France in? unity or mutiny?

[lost]

I knew Moyes would get a mention somewhere, Fergie letting pogba go the useless git.

[LondonTom]

Its always nice to see Ronaldo not have such a smug smile on his face Hard to say if it was Portugal making Germany look good or Germany making Portugal look terrible.

Well done to Iran in getting a bore draw, defended well actually even if they didn't risk anything. Can't blame them for it!

Enjoying the Ghana/USA game atm, that boot Dempsey took ouch!!! (and a great goal of course)

[Andre91]

I think its time that Portugal stop being thought of as a top side. The last competition they were actually a big threat at was the 2006 World Cup imo. If Ronaldo retired tomorrow, they would have no standout players in their squad.

[VCK]

I wrote Germany off before the tournament because of their questionable choice of strikers, but how awesome was Muller in the number nine role today? I love watching German football, such beautiful passing but so much more direct and aggressive than in Spain.

[pink_triangle]

I think its time that Portugal stop being thought of as a top side. The last competition they were actually a big threat at was the 2006 World Cup imo.

[Dead throne]

Ghana should have won....

[Dead throne]

Can't wait for Belgium-Algeria tomorrow....should be an easy win for Belgium

[kaosmark2]

Didn't they lose in a penalty shootout in the semis of the last euros??

[Andre91]

Didn't they lose in a penalty shootout in the semis of the last euros??

[Gucci Piggy]

Didn't they lose in a penalty shootout in the semis of the last euros??

[Jackmypie]

I had to turn the BBC commentary off during the England game (switched to R5 with the red button). Phil Neville's voice was like a portal into an infinite void of nothingness.

Turns out they may be dropping him from the commentary team now...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/10901542/World-Cup-2014-Boring-Phil-Neville-could-be-dropped-from-BBCs-commentary-team.html

Edited June 17, 2014 by Jackmypie

[VCK]

Phil Neville is no worse than most of the pundits and commentators on the BBC. Definitely no worse than the excitement sponge that is Alan Shearer. He does sound like he's trying to be his older brother though, and it doesn't work because Big G Nev Dogg is the GOAT pundit/commentator.

Loved Robbie Savage tonight. Doesn't hold back, that man, it's good to have someone who speaks their mind doing commentary.

Edited June 17, 2014 by VCK

[eFestivals]

Its always nice to see Ronaldo not have such a smug smile on his face

more than that, I enjoyed Portugal being done over by the sort of play acting they've been happy to use against others in the past.

[thetime]

more than that, I enjoyed Portugal being done over by the sort of play acting they've been happy to use against others in the past.

[pink_triangle]

That's true, but I don't think many people fancied them to win the tournament. They shouldn't be considered among the Spains, Germanys, Italys etc of European/World football anymore.