Posted May 18, 2006 Say..when was the last time USA won the world cup...? Anyone want to swap..for say brazil or something. Edit: World ranking: 4 Odds: 100/1 Local view: "The US have a good team and in one-off games they have a good chance but they have a particularly terrible record against eastern European sides." Chris Bergin, USSoccerUK editor. Our verdict: Unlikely to make much of an impression. World ranking 4...that can't be right...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 Aw its too late fror me to enter? Dammit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 COSTAA RICAA they have a cool flag at least Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 I guess if like 80% of the people want to do it then I'll give out my paypal details, run it from my end. Well you should have made everyone pay up before you did the draw, because now people like me, who have shit teams, are not going to pay. This is like letting people see the lottery numbers before they pay for their ticket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 Great Togo, i'm obviously gonna win now! Where are you guys getting the rankings and 'locals views' from I wanna see Togo's! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/teams/togo/4369094.stm There you go Mr. Twilight Link .... apparently Togo played Ghana (my team) and drawn so where in same boat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 World ranking: 59 Odds: 400/1 Local view: "People say they are only young boys with little exposure but that is not true as many of them play in Europe and alongside the world's leading players. They may spring a surprise - these players are the new generation of African soccer stars." Ebow Godwin, BBC World Service. Great I do believe that would make Togo the lowest ranked team in the finals! Now do I want to put some money in the pot.... it's a tough one..... um....... NO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 Where is everyone getting these stats from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 Where is everyone getting these stats from? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4369168.stm (as posted above by the twilighter) -just use the selector thing to the right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 Croatia: World ranking: 24 Odds: 50/1 Local view: "A good result for Croatia would be to qualify from the group stage." Antun Samovojska, Editor Sportske Novosti. Our verdict: Unlikely to repeat their exploits of 1998, but a place in the knockout stages is within their grasp. I feel a little better now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 If no-one else is going to put any money in the pot, I'm just going to put £10 to the side and send it to who ever wins anyway. It'll be great watching everyone else sweat just a little as the tournament goes on. I like observing people being "interested." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 Trust me to get Serbia and Montenago... Monopolyman or MoogleViper have one this I reckon... i would love to trade italy I'll trade! And if not I'll swap with you Arragaun... Oh, and Bluejay, North Korea taking part in an international event, that's a good one! You're South, btw... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 just imagine if T&T won the world cup hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 Hmm, Poland. Very unpredictable usually. World ranking: 28 Odds: 80/1 Local view: "Janas says our aim is to qualify from the group and make the last 16. If we do it we will have made progress, if not it will be disaster again. There are no stars in the team but the coach gets the best out of them. Nobody knows how, but he does." Robert Blonski, Gazeta Wyborcza. Our verdict: No pushovers. A favourable draws mean the second round is a distinct possibility, but they are unlikely to feature in the latter stages of the competition. i would love to trade italy for poland DOO IT (italy was part of the axis power, so a big angry face from me) You really want that trade don't ya? Well Italy have not got their No.1 keeper this world cup, as he was kicked out of the squad because Juventus were match fixing or something. But their attacking way of play could see them get far. I'd be up for a trade if you want Booker..........considering you've got issues with Italy. I have to admit though, that Italian players are known to cheat quite abit and roll around on the floor when they get a slight nudge during play. That could surely be an advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 just imagine if T&T won the world cup hehe Imagine winning a £5 bet at 1000-1! :shock: Might be worth a flutter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 18, 2006 Hmm, Poland. Very unpredictable usually. World ranking: 28 Odds: 80/1 Local view: "Janas says our aim is to qualify from the group and make the last 16. If we do it we will have made progress, if not it will be disaster again. There are no stars in the team but the coach gets the best out of them. Nobody knows how, but he does." Robert Blonski, Gazeta Wyborcza. Our verdict: No pushovers. A favourable draws mean the second round is a distinct possibility, but they are unlikely to feature in the latter stages of the competition. You really want that trade don't ya? Well Italy have not got their No.1 keeper this world cup, as he was kicked out of the squad because Juventus were match fixing or something. But their attacking way of play could see them get far. I'd be up for a trade if you want Booker..........considering you've got issues with Italy. I have to admit though, that Italian players are known to cheat quite abit and roll around on the floor when they get a slight nudge during play. That could surely be an advantage. I care for my pride as a polish person, do me the honours pleeease Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 19, 2006 Come on, Japan! For the Win! For the Win! Wish i had a better team. Like...Latvia or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 19, 2006 Ukraine: World Ranking: 41 Odds: 50/1 Star player: need you ask? Andriy Shevchenko of course. Qualified for Germany "comfortably" First ever World Cup finals. Local view: "Ukrainians are quite optimistic about their team's chances, drawing parallels with Croatia's successful World Cup debut in 1998. Blokhin (the manager) has promised a semi-final appearance." Our verdict: A highly-talented group of players with a superb attack, headed by Shevchenko. Likely to progress beyond their group but probably no further than the quarter-finals Sounds promising. Ukrainians such as our own Stefkov should expect the team to do well and make them proud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 19, 2006 Can I reserve myself a place for anyone that drops out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 19, 2006 Ah noooo I missed this because of revision! Can I double up with someone! (In a non gay sense) I will conrubute money to fund! If not then go Ivory Coast! I don't come from there or anything I was just moved by Athrillers unwavering patriotism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 20, 2006 World ranking: 1 Odds: 11/4 fav Local view: "The current generation is spectacular, perhaps the best ever. If Ronaldo hasn't worn himself out during the season, he can really put on a show. He can become their top scorer in World Cups and equal Pele by winning his third. I'm backing him and Brazil to pull it off." Flavio Orro, TV Globo. Our verdict: Even losing in the final will be seen as failure. Living up to such expectations will not be easy. They all have European experience, but so did the majority in 1998. With their talent the status of favourites is clearly justified and win or lose, there should be some moments of magic to cherish. I'm not going to put any money in. Thus I think it only fair that if I do win and there is a cash prize I will donate it to charity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 20, 2006 For those who missed out on this draw.. here's anoter to join in on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 20, 2006 For those who missed out on this draw.. here's anoter to join in on! And if that wasn't enough World Cup love try this (ps, you can win a 360 game) As for my team here, well I cant say Im expecting anythign grand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 20, 2006 And for those unlucky in love why not buy a Hot sexy Bride4u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
