Official World Cup Thread

RaM · Post by **RaM** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:01 pm

Watching Australia v Denmark.

Half time is 0-0.

This altitude really seems to be bothering the majority of the players - lots of misjudging of high balls and the ball really runs along the ground too. Keepers are collecting almost every through ball virtually unchallenged.

Bendtner is not playing due to a groin injury. Seems to be quite comfortable on the bench though, soaking up the sunshine and watching the game through his sunglasses.

Post by **DB10GOONER** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:17 pm

RaM wrote:Watching Australia v Denmark.

Half time is 0-0.

This altitude really seems to be bothering the majority of the players - lots of misjudging of high balls and the ball really runs along the ground too. Keepers are collecting almost every through ball virtually unchallenged.

Bendtner is not playing due to a groin injury. Seems to be quite comfortable on the bench though, soaking up the sunshine and watching the game through his sunglasses.

The goalies are giving out shit about the new ball, saying it's so light it's like some plastic crap you'd buy in a supermarket. Should make for some "interesting" Flappianski-style mishaps during the World Cup...

RaM · Post by **RaM** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:56 pm

DB10GOONER wrote:
RaM wrote:Watching Australia v Denmark.

Half time is 0-0.

This altitude really seems to be bothering the majority of the players - lots of misjudging of high balls and the ball really runs along the ground too. Keepers are collecting almost every through ball virtually unchallenged.

Bendtner is not playing due to a groin injury. Seems to be quite comfortable on the bench though, soaking up the sunshine and watching the game through his sunglasses.
The goalies are giving out shit about the new ball, saying it's so light it's like some plastic crap you'd buy in a supermarket. Should make for some "interesting" Flappianski-style mishaps during the World Cup...

Well I think you have to wonder whether its the ball or the altitude...

Having watched a fair amount of rugby played in South Africa I can confirm that altitude definitely makes a difference in the flight of the ball!

Australia won 1-0, the goal came out of nothing when the defence just seemed to misjudge/poorly deal with a cross. (Liverpool's Agger was amongst it...)

Should be some keeping errors and maybe some nice looking long distance goals. RVP could have some fun if he can judge the altitude himself...

Almost every cross put in during this match ended up travelling from one sideline and bouncing outside the box on the opposite side of the field. Schwarzer was so worried by it he spent half time on the pitch working on catching crosses and making clearances.

goonersid · Post by **goonersid** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:02 pm

Bendtners Drinking Buddy wrote:
goonersid wrote:I am running the sweep at work, doing the draw tomorrow morning.
1. WINNER Â£1200
2. RUNNER-UP Â£700
3. BEATEN SEMI FINALISTS Â£250 EACH(Â£500)
4. QUALIFY FROM GROUP STAGES Â£20 (Â£320)
5. FIRST HAT TRICK Â£50
6. FIRST RED CARD Â£50
7. MOST GOALSCONCEDED IN GROUP STAGES Â£40
8. FASTEST GOAL IN TOURNAMENT Â£48
9. GUESS TIME OF 1st GOAL IN FINAL Â£100 (90MIN)

ANY PRIZES NOT WON (SEE PRIZES 5 + 6) WILL BE ADDED TO PRIZE 9
Fuck me Sid, I know you use that funny Monopoly Money over there, but do you work with a bunch of Millionaires of something? How much is everyone putting into the Kitty for all these?!!

I live in the north BDB so it's sterling, and I have been collecting 2 quid a week from everyone for almost 2 years.There are 16 of us in the draw, each person picked a team from the top 16 seeds and one from the bottom 16. I got Uruguay from the bottom lot.

Post by **brazilianGOONER** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 4:52 pm

RaM wrote:
DB10GOONER wrote:
RaM wrote:Watching Australia v Denmark.

Half time is 0-0.

This altitude really seems to be bothering the majority of the players - lots of misjudging of high balls and the ball really runs along the ground too. Keepers are collecting almost every through ball virtually unchallenged.

Bendtner is not playing due to a groin injury. Seems to be quite comfortable on the bench though, soaking up the sunshine and watching the game through his sunglasses.
The goalies are giving out shit about the new ball, saying it's so light it's like some plastic crap you'd buy in a supermarket. Should make for some "interesting" Flappianski-style mishaps during the World Cup...
Well I think you have to wonder whether its the ball or the altitude...

Having watched a fair amount of rugby played in South Africa I can confirm that altitude definitely makes a difference in the flight of the ball!

Australia won 1-0, the goal came out of nothing when the defence just seemed to misjudge/poorly deal with a cross. (Liverpool's Agger was amongst it...)

Should be some keeping errors and maybe some nice looking long distance goals. RVP could have some fun if he can judge the altitude himself...

Almost every cross put in during this match ended up travelling from one sideline and bouncing outside the box on the opposite side of the field. Schwarzer was so worried by it he spent half time on the pitch working on catching crosses and making clearances.

it's not the ball, and in the case db10 is mentioning it's neither the altitude. the goalkeeper that mentioned the ball as being "one of those you buy in the supermarket", who also said it is a "joke, a terrible ball", was julio cesar, brazilian keeper. the fact is that julio cesar played in his career for flamengo and inter milan, both clubs are nike sponsored clubs. also, julio cesar has a very nice nike contract. and the ball is adidas.

ok, the ball is a little lighter, but it's not that much. i haven't seen any adidas or any other brand sponsored 'keeper complain about the ball yet.

Its Up 4 Grabs Now · Post by **Its Up 4 Grabs Now** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:26 pm

brazilianGOONER wrote:
RaM wrote:Well I think you have to wonder whether its the ball or the altitude...

Having watched a fair amount of rugby played in South Africa I can confirm that altitude definitely makes a difference in the flight of the ball!

Australia won 1-0, the goal came out of nothing when the defence just seemed to misjudge/poorly deal with a cross. (Liverpool's Agger was amongst it...)

Should be some keeping errors and maybe some nice looking long distance goals. RVP could have some fun if he can judge the altitude himself...

Almost every cross put in during this match ended up travelling from one sideline and bouncing outside the box on the opposite side of the field. Schwarzer was so worried by it he spent half time on the pitch working on catching crosses and making clearances.
it's not the ball, and in the case db10 is mentioning it's neither the altitude. the goalkeeper that mentioned the ball as being "one of those you buy in the supermarket", who also said it is a "joke, a terrible ball", was julio cesar, brazilian keeper. the fact is that julio cesar played in his career for flamengo and inter milan, both clubs are nike sponsored clubs. also, julio cesar has a very nice nike contract. and the ball is adidas.

ok, the ball is a little lighter, but it's not that much. i haven't seen any adidas or any other brand sponsored 'keeper complain about the ball yet.

Casillas has said the same as Cesar. Not sure who he has a personal sponsorship deal with but Real & Spain are both Adidas & Casillas is captain of one, vice-captain of the other.

Basically keepers say this at the start of every world cup.

safcftm · Post by **safcftm** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:53 pm

I wish my lass sucked cock as well as Emile Heskey evidently does

Vince · Post by **Vince** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:55 pm

Some picture of Les Bleus at La RÃ©union:

then they had VTT:

And Anelka fell off his bike, this time!

LDB · Post by **LDB** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:06 pm

Did the french squad happen to play any football at any point?

Vince · Post by **Vince** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:19 pm

LDB wrote:Did the french squad happen to play any football at any point?

They are looking for a sport they are good at

Post by **brazilianGOONER** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:22 pm

Vince wrote:
LDB wrote:Did the french squad happen to play any football at any point?
They are looking for a sport they are good at

clearly they haven't found it yet...

i hope gallas, anelka and malouda try wireless bungee jumping next

mcdowell42 · Post by **mcdowell42** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:38 pm

Has the french squad been announced only i heard nasri didnt make the squad now dont know if thats true

cusamano · Post by **cusamano** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 8:52 pm

GermanyÂ´s 23 man squad:

goal:
Manuel Neuer (Schalke 04)
Tim Wiese (Werder Bremen)
JÃ¶rg Butt (Bayern MÃ¼nchen)

defenders:
Dennis Aogo (Hamburger SV)
Jerome Boateng (Hamburger SV)
Arne Friedrich (Hertha BSC Berlin)
Philipp Lahm (Bayern MÃ¼nchen) C
Per Mertesacker (Werder Bremen)
Marcell Jansen (Hamburger SV)
Serdar Tasci (VfB Stuttgart)
Holger Badstuber (Bayern MÃ¼nchen)

midfielder:
Marko Marin (Werder Bremen)
Mesut Ã–zil (Werder Bremen)
Piotr Trochowski (Hamburger SV)
Sami Khedira (VfB Stuttgart)
Toni Kroos (Bayer Leverkusen)
Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern MÃ¼nchen)

forward:
Cacau (VfB Stuttgart)
Mario Gomez (Bayern MÃ¼nchen)
Miroslav Klose (Bayern MÃ¼nchen)
Thomas MÃ¼ller (alle Bayern MÃ¼nchen)
Stefan KieÃŸling (Bayer Leverkusen)
Lukas Podolski (1. FC KÃ¶ln)

injured:
Michael Ballack (Chelsea FC)
Rene Adler (Bayer Leverkusen)
Simon Rolfes (Bayer Leverkusen)
Heiko Westermann (Schalke 04)

Post by **QuartzGooner** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:42 pm

Anelka crashed his bike.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/01062010/ ... crash.html

Vince · Post by **Vince** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:49 pm

QuartzGooner wrote:Anelka crashed his bike.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/01062010/ ... crash.html

He's almost lost his pants

mcdowell42 wrote:Has the french squad been announced only i heard nasri didnt make the squad now dont know if thats true

It's true, there's no Nasri, Benzema and Diarra's got diarrhea