Which team(s) do you NOT want to win the WC?

la gran siete · 03-06-2006, 8:43 AM

For me it has to be Italy because of their perenially boring catenaccio system and , of course , Germany. They have consistently won or reached finals by playing a very boring although efficient style of football.

Apart from that I shall be hoping for a few shocks like the last WC ( France/ Italy getting beaten by "lesser" sides)

neilios · 03-06-2006, 9:12 AM

Brazil ,for me ,love there football ,wouldn't it be great if we could beat them ,hopefully we'll meet later on ,excellent attackers ,but really poor defensively.
But if all goes to plan either the czechs or italians could knock them out.

**Steven** · 03-06-2006, 9:20 AM

England...

I need my dreamteam to win, the key being I've not picked any english players

*Takes cover*

brendonw · 03-06-2006, 9:36 AM

Another vote for the Germans.

Hopefully an entertaining side wins it, but tbh I can't see that happening as has been proved in previous tournaments.

la gran siete · 03-06-2006, 9:47 AM

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Originally Posted by brendonw

Another vote for the Germans.

Hopefully an entertaining side wins it, but tbh I can't see that happening as has been proved in previous tournaments.

Yup 1954, 1982 and 1986 come to mind

overkill · 03-06-2006, 9:53 AM

Another vote for Germany. Effective, but dull. Also their shameful play acting in 90' brought a dismal close to a reasonable tournie. Sadly, they seem booked to do well once again despite serious deficencies.

Italy are another. Can be superb, but far too often are cyncial and dull. Them to win - no thanks!

Brazil I love to watch, but three wins out of four? Boring.

Anyone else I'm happy to cheer on.

Steve N · 03-06-2006, 9:54 AM

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Originally Posted by la gran siete

Yup 1954, 1982 and 1986 come to mind

For a moment there, I thought you'd put 1945

brendonw · 03-06-2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve N

For a moment there, I thought you'd put 1945

Woodywizz · 03-06-2006, 10:06 AM

Which team(s) do you NOT want to win the WC?

Argentina.

Adrenochrome · 03-06-2006, 11:54 AM

England.

Hoping Holland can win it

madcyril · 03-06-2006, 12:02 PM

Another vote for England,but only because if we did win Sven would go down in history as a legend when all he has done is bluff his way through his reign and whore himself at every available worthwhile job going.

scrapbook · 03-06-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by woodywizz

Which team(s) do you NOT want to win the WC?

Argentina.

Second.

metropolis · 03-06-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by madcyril

Another vote for England,but only because if we did win Sven would go down in history as a legend when all he has done is bluff his way through his reign and whore himself at every available worthwhile job going.

if thats the only reason then you are a sad little man

madcyril · 03-06-2006, 12:38 PM

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if thats the only reason then you are a sad little man

Surely a little strong there fella.

metropolis · 03-06-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by madcyril

Surely a little strong there fella.

sorry mate but you caught me on a particularly grumpy day

although you are right about sven

madcyril · 03-06-2006, 12:57 PM

No worries my friend.

Maybe if I can convince myself its the players and not the manager that win the cup I can be more supportive.

metropolis · 03-06-2006, 1:04 PM

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Originally Posted by madcyril

No worries my friend.

Maybe if I can convince myself its the players and not the manager that win the cup I can be more supportive.

thats what i'm doing and will probably be doing it even more when macca takes over

ash · 03-06-2006, 1:42 PM

Angola
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Costa Rica
Croatia
Czech Republic
Ecuador
France
Germany
Ghana
Holland
Iran
Italy
Ivory Coast
Japan
Mexico
Paraguay
Poland
Portugal
Saudi Arabia
Serbia & Montenegro
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Togo
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Ukraine
USA

Who does that leave? Engerland to win!!!

Nebby · 03-06-2006, 3:25 PM

argentina

OldAndSenile · 03-06-2006, 4:02 PM

If we're not going to win it, then it can't be anyone except Brazil who lift the trophy... If it is, we'll get 4 more years of "that was our big chance..." "if only we'd beaten x" "we're better than them, they got an easy draw!" etc, etc...

*RMCF* · 03-06-2006, 5:42 PM

Sorry, but it has to be England for me. I'm Irish, give me a break !!

As for who I'd like to see win it - whoever plays the most entertaining football will do. And thats usually Brazil.

But I'd be really happy to see Spain do it - it would lift a massive weight from the country's shoulders. They have always had the players to do it, but never the stomach.

They won the CL and the UEFA Cup this season. Do good things come in 3's ?

la gran siete · 04-06-2006, 6:57 AM

Sorry, but it has to be England for me. I'm Irish, give me a break

Is that your excuse sok

on of your compatriots was on radio yesterday saying he would be supporting a British side btw

As for SPAin ? aaaaaaarrrgh! No ! Maybe Holland as i like their shirt

*RMCF* · 04-06-2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by la gran siete

Sorry, but it has to be England for me. I'm Irish, give me a break

Is that your excuse sok

on of your compatriots was on radio yesterday saying he would be supporting a British side btw

As for SPAin ? aaaaaaarrrgh! No ! Maybe Holland as i like their shirt

Yes thats my excuse, and I'm sticking to it.

Yeah quite a few people over here would cheer on England, but you have to remember that most support an EPL team all their lives anyway.

And that Holland top - awful. Worst ever (and away bad as well). Admittedly they had good ones in the past. Plus the stadiums always look the part when there is orange everywhere. Wouldn't actually mind Holland winning it as they have the same reasons as Spain.

MusLoNDoN · 04-06-2006, 4:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SOK

Sorry, but it has to be England for me. I'm Irish, give me a break !!

As for who I'd like to see win it - whoever plays the most entertaining football will do. And thats usually Brazil.

But I'd be really happy to see Spain do it - it would lift a massive weight from the country's shoulders. They have always had the players to do it, but never the stomach.

They won the CL and the UEFA Cup this season. Do good things come in 3's ?

Dn't worry, England will never win the WC and i'll bet my life and my kid's life on it!!
They just dn't possess enough flair or lack the balls when it matters, be it the management side(Turnips anyone?) or the countless penalty losses over the years and the shambolic surrender to 10-man Brazil 4 years ago and I challenge anyone who hasn't seen the mars advert(if you have, god help you!) to say something otherwise.

**Steven** · 04-06-2006, 4:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SOK

And that Holland top - awful. Worst ever (and away bad as well)

Ah come on. I like the orange - bright, vibrant, and not as "yellow"* and predictable as the Brazil shirt

*Can't think of a better word without insulting half the population. Hint hint

*RMCF* · 04-06-2006, 7:31 PM

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Ah come on. I like the orange - bright, vibrant, and not as "yellow"* and predictable as the Brazil shirt

*Can't think of a better word without insulting half the population. Hint hint

Its not the orange, its the style. Like something from the 50s.

Talking of Holland I see they drew 1 - 1 with the Aussies earlier. Viduka missed a penalty too - must have been worried about dropping his handful of pies.

la gran siete · 04-06-2006, 9:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SOK

Yes thats my excuse, and I'm sticking to it.

Yeah quite a few people over here would cheer on England, but you have to remember that most support an EPL team all their lives anyway.

And that Holland top - awful. Worst ever (and away bad as well). Admittedly they had good ones in the past. Plus the stadiums always look the part when there is orange everywhere. Wouldn't actually mind Holland winning it as they have the same reasons as Spain.

actually I said that tounge in cheek as in Orange order. Dont like the colour myself

dixiboy2 · 04-06-2006, 9:13 PM

GET RID OF THE YANKS. iT'S OUR BALL AND WE DECIDE WHO PLAYS WITH IT. GO AND PLAY A FOUR HOUR GAME WHERE YOU CHANGE THE WHOLE TEAM EVERY FIVE MINUTES. (HAS SVEN EVER CONSIDERED THE NFL!?!)

*RMCF* · 04-06-2006, 9:42 PM

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Originally Posted by la gran siete

actually I said that tounge in cheek as in Orange order. Dont like the colour myself

Nice one!! Not quick enough to get that.

Ultima · 05-06-2006, 1:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ashmufc

Angola
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Costa Rica
Croatia
Czech Republic
Ecuador
France
Germany
Ghana
Holland
Iran
Italy
Ivory Coast
Japan
Mexico
Paraguay
Poland
Portugal
Saudi Arabia
Serbia & Montenegro
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Togo
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Ukraine
USA

Who does that leave? Engerland to win!!!

Ditto