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  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Cavani again! Yes!
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    Yeah @Torgeirtrap mentioned setting up a league I am up for that

    I can set up a league if people are interested. The game will be up again after the WC, I think.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    They have been very high standard, just need a blinder from Ronaldo
    I know! That's what I'm waiting for. Tough to get through this incredibly stellar defense though.
  • barryt007barryt007
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Cavani again! Yes!
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    I can set up a league if people are interested. The game will be up again after the WC, I think.

    Yes go for it Torg....set up a thread first as a pre-season invite,so members will be aware we are doing it and can register with the PL website.
    Get them to give you their names and we will know how many members are joining...the sooner the better ,even today,to give people time.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    I know! That's what I'm waiting for. Tough to get through this incredibly stellar defense though.

    Not many sides will want to face Uruguay if they get through, definitely the dark horses
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Yes go for it Torg....set up a thread first as a pre-season invite,so members will be aware we are doing it and can register with the PL website.
    Get them to give you their names and we will know how many members are joining...the sooner the better ,even today,to give people time.

    I can do that now!
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Not many sides will want to face Uruguay if they get through, definitely the dark horses
    Agreed. They are very fluid in attack and solid at the back. It will take something special and creative to beat them if they keep this form, assuming they're through.
  • barryt007barryt007
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    Agreed. They are very fluid in attack and solid at the back. It will take something special and creative to beat them if they keep this form, assuming they're through.

    Against the French would be interesting...both sides would be careful,its a case of who blinks first and once the 1st goal goes in it will be an open match.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Against the French would be interesting...both sides would be careful,its a case of who blinks first and once the 1st goal goes in it will be an open match.
    True. I'd like to see how they fare against the blistering pace of an Mbappe. He may be able to break them with those runs of his, or at least force a foul or penalty like he did with the Argies.
  • barryt007barryt007
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    True. I'd like to see how they fare against the blistering pace of an Mbappe. He may be able to break them with those runs of his, or at least force a foul or penalty like he did with the Argies.

    Its a lot more of an organised team,im not sure he will have the space he had today.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Blow the whistle, ref!!!
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Its a lot more of an organised team,im not sure he will have the space he had today.
    That's true.

    I have to hand it to Portugal though. They've really fought like dogs here.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Portugal out, yes!!!
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Portugal out, yes!!!

    So The Simpsons was wrong. I heard they predicted Mexico vs Sweden, but it was actually Mexico vs Portugal. Maybe Trump won t wreck the US economy, either.
  • barryt007barryt007
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    Ronaldo and Messi and Maradona (fat prick) are out...a good days work for the WC 2018.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    barryt007 wrote: »
    Ronaldo and Messi and Maradona (fat prick) are out...a good days work for the WC 2018.

    Fat prick? Is that allowed?
  • barryt007barryt007
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    Fat prick? Is that allowed?

    in what way ?
  • jobojobo
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    bondjames wrote: »
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    True. I'd like to see how they fare against the blistering pace of an Mbappe. He may be able to break them with those runs of his, or at least force a foul or penalty like he did with the Argies.


    Two completely different teams. Argentina defend with a high, unorganized line consistibg of mainly quite slow players. Mbappe couldn't have asked for more! Uruguay will defend deeper and with little space between defence and midfield. Mbappe is better suited to play on the counter with space, and he will not get that often against Uruguay.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    barryt007 wrote: »
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    in what way ?

    Forum policy. Be careful.
  • barryt007barryt007
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    Thunderfinger wrote: »
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    Forum policy. Be careful.

    Seriously ?
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Two completely different teams. Argentina defend with a high, unorganized line consistibg of mainly quite slow players. Mbappe couldn't have asked for more! Uruguay will defend deeper and with little space between defence and midfield. Mbappe is better suited to play on the counter with space, and he will not get that often against Uruguay.
    Oh I completely agree. I am envisiging it on a surprise counter only. In addition, it will have to be ruthlessly accurate and well paced to succeed. France is a young team so it's possible but Uruguay will be very difficult to break down.
  • ThunderfingerThunderfinger Das Boot Hill
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    barryt007 wrote: »
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    Seriously ?

    Remember The Wiz. I don t mind cross language, personally.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    So The Simpsons was wrong. I heard they predicted Mexico vs Sweden, but it was actually Mexico vs Portugal. Maybe Trump won t wreck the US economy, either.

    Mexico are still a decent outsider, though. Unlikely, but possible.

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    FPL thread is up!
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    With both Messi and Ronaldo out, who do we think will be the player(s) of the tournament? Are Neymar or Mbappé going to put their mark on this tournament and football in the years to come?
  • vzokvzok
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    Fat prick? Is that allowed?

    I thought he only scored two goals against England.
  • jobojobo
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    With both Messi and Ronaldo out, who do we think will be the player(s) of the tournament? Are Neymar or Mbappé going to put their mark on this tournament and football in the years to come?


    In my view Coutinho has been the player of the tournament so far. I think this might be his World Cup.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    In my view Coutinho has been the player of the tournament so far. I think this might be his World Cup.

    Good point about Coutinho. He's been really good so far!
  • fanbond123fanbond123
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    It would be hilarious if England won the World Cup - not because we're any good but all the other teams - the better ones - get knocked out! Portugal out. Germany out. Argentina out. And the best team is out - San Marino! Man, legends in their own half time!
  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
    edited July 2018 Posts: 4,652
    Spain: bye bye. I know they’re talented, but that pedestrian style of play, an inability to attack, put them in a position to lose.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Spain are ball hogs with little cutting edge currently
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