Fifa World Cup 2010 South Africa Thread!

by **bergkamp2004** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:32 pm

NO THEO in the England squad!

good call by Fabio as Theo is useless
No Baines, Bent or Adam Johnson either

More to follow!

by **Lehmann** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:50 pm

Capello was drunk as hell while forming the squad, i guess. Heskey is in (8 goals in 57 matches!!!), Bent is out. Walcott, one of the most talented young players in England, is out. Baines is out, he is definitely better that Warnock.
what a pity :-?

stars missing the World Cup
Argentina: Cambiasso, Zanetti
Brazil: Ronaldihno, Pato, Adriano, Diego, Marcelo
Germany: Ballack, Kuranyi
France; Nasri, Benzema, Vieira
Italy; Totti, Toni, Cassano
England: Walcott, Bent, Beckham, Owen
Netherlands: Van Nistelrooy
who's next?

by **bergkamp2004** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 4:41 pm

OUT
Italy; Totti, Toni, Cassano

WOW
didnt realise Totti is out

by **HUR** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:10 pm

Biggest contenders to win this, in my opinion:

Germany
Brazil
England

by **bergkamp2004** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:46 pm

My Predicitons

Winners = Argentina
England = Quarter Finals
Surprise Package = Australia

Golden Boot = Lionel Messi

Everyone put their predictions in like above (replace England with your home country) and i'll edit the first post of this thread so we can have a laugh at those of us who fail miserably with the predictions when New Zealand lift the cup

by **Lehmann** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:00 pm

Argentina? With probably the worst coach in World Cup? Their squad is strong, but Maradona isn't coach.

by **Plym** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:03 pm

My Predicitons

Winners = Spain
England = Quarter Finals
Surprise Package = Denmark

Golden Boot = Torres

by **HUR** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:48 pm

Lehmann wrote:Argentina? With probably the worst coach in World Cup? Their squad is strong, but Maradona isn't coach.

But Maradona is the best player ever in the world. That is all that matters.

by **bergkamp2004** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 9:44 pm

thanks plym

by **Ferris** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:29 am

Walcott was deservedly left out, headless chicken springs to mind. Shame we've got Heskey again, who still can't hit a cow's arse! Still, I suppose he's quite experienced. Experienced at being rubbish in front of goal that is!

This would be my choice to start against the USA:

James
Johnson - Ferdinand - Terry - A.Cole
Lennon - Gerrard - Lampard - J.Cole
Rooney - Defoe

by **Ferris** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:32 am

Lehmann wrote:stars missing the World Cup
Argentina: Cambiasso, Zanetti
Brazil: Ronaldihno, Pato, Adriano, Diego, Marcelo
Germany: Ballack, Kuranyi
France; Nasri, Benzema, Vieira
Italy; Totti, Toni, Cassano
England: Walcott, Bent, Beckham, Owen
Netherlands: Van Nistelrooy
who's next?

Ghana: Essien

by **Lehmann** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:06 pm

Drogba and Ferdinand out

by **heppolo** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:55 pm

The chances of Portugal are steadily improving. :cry:

by **UKMusicLova** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:05 pm

Lehmann wrote:Drogba and Ferdinand out

Gutted about Ferdinand.

Michael Dawson is flying to South Africa, and Steven Gerrard is taking over captaincy!

by **bergkamp2004** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:51 pm

Gerrrrrrrrrard to lift the cup!

by **heppolo** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:58 pm

bergkamp2004 wrote:Gerrrrrrrrrard to lift the cup!

Who knows...

by **Ferris** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 7:09 pm

I'm not at all concerned about Ferdinand missing out, he's a liability. If Cappello actually picked players based on form like he originally said he would then Rio would be nowhere near the team anyway. As for Gerrard, i'm hoping the captaincy will inspire him to play a lot better, he's a top player for Liverpool but a complete dud for England.

by **heppolo** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 7:26 pm

Ferris wrote: he's a top player for Liverpool

Well, not this season. I expect a semifinal from England but nothing more. Maybe a bronze medal.

by **bergkamp2004** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 7:51 pm

i want cockface terry to get injured now

he is rubbish

by **Ferris** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:20 pm

I'm glad Dawson's been called up now, he should have been in the XI anyway (way ahead of Rio), never mind being in the squad. Unfortunately it's pretty obvious he's behind King, Upson and Carragher in Cappello's mind. I certainly wouldn't want Upson or Carragher playing instead of Terry, and King's a crock so can't rely too heavily on him.

by **SeeForever** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:40 pm

My Predictions

Winners = Holland
England = Semi Finals
Surprise Package = Slovakia

Golden Boot = Robin Van Persie

Shame for Rio - but really pleased Michael Dawson has got another chance!!

by **heppolo** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:23 am

Winners = Brazil
England = Bronze
Surprise Package = Switzerland
Golden Boot = Wayne Rooney
This World Cup is the most unpredictable out of the last four, I suppose. There is no clear favourite, the only thing that bites the nail of the head is that european teams had always failed to lift the trophy when the tournament was held on other continents.
Spain were always regarded as favourites but they previously had only one semifinal and I can't see why things should change this time around. England may fail on penalties as they like to do, probably to Germany. Brazil is the favourite with two big weaknesses: head coach and goalies.

by **Ferris** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:28 am

Mikel's been ruled out the tournament too. Chelsea players are dropping like flies at the moment! Ah well at least they'll be fresh for next season! :lol:

by **francisplaiy** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:52 am

Still 6 days and finally the football party can start.
And my prediction on page 1,for the first game,that Mexico can beat South Africa could come true.
Because last thursday Mexico played well in a friendly game against Italy,beating them 2-1.
Still a lot of work to do for the Italians.
And like many others i'm hoping to that we gonna have some suprises for the tournament,but i'm afraid that the logic will be respected and that the great teams will finally reach the final stages.

by **bergkamp2004** » Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:31 pm

edited page 1

we need more predictions!