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jameltoe



Joined: 25 Feb 2010

PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:53 am    Post subject: World cup 2010 Reply with quote

I know that I'm not the only one excited for the world cup coming up this june. Im rooting for Cote d'ivoire and America.
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CKAB



Joined: 03 Apr 2010

PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Honestly, I'm surprised America is even going to be in it at all. I'm guessing Italy will win again this year.
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JMO



Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Daegu

PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The USA will always be in as their qualifying group is very weak. Same for Korea. Italy are very old and would not be considered a favorite.

I will be supporting Spain (the neutral's favorite) as well as all the African teams.
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Senior



Joined: 31 Jan 2010

PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Spain must be hot favorites. Experienced all across the back and at GK. Rock solid midfield and that small matter of the best striker in the world.

The average age of the Italians is about 39.
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oskinny1



Joined: 10 Nov 2006
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

CKAB wrote:
Honestly, I'm surprised America is even going to be in it at all. I'm guessing Italy will win again this year.


You mean that American team that beat Spain last year and was leading 2-0 at the half against Brazil? Yeah, they suck.
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Jimskins



Joined: 07 Nov 2007

PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

For those of you who were here during the last one can you confirm that they show every single game on your standard cable package.

Looks like the kick-off times will be fun, I'm going to be like a zombie for most of June, have already warned the wife... Smile
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AustSaint



Joined: 26 Jun 2003
Location: Yongmun

PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Australia for sure, then either Spain(too much talent) or England(underachievers but I watch mostly the premier league). I hate Italy with a passion after the last world cup and the way Australia was cheated out of getting into the next round.
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Senior



Joined: 31 Jan 2010

PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

AustSaint wrote:
Australia for sure, then either Spain(too much talent) or England(underachievers but I watch mostly the premier league). I hate Italy with a passion after the last world cup and the way Australia was cheated out of getting into the next round.


Me too. That was heart rending. I'm a Kiwi, so obviously I hate Australians, but I really wanted to see them win that game. They fully deserved it. Probably their best chance too. It was the last time Kewell was fit. Cahill had emerged as a decent player by that stageand Viduka was in his prime. Plus Schwarzer. That was a very good Aussie team.
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jameltoe



Joined: 25 Feb 2010

PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think America has a great shot if we play well against England. Im a bit frustrated the Cote D'ivoire ended up in the group of death AGAIN. Didier Drogba is my favorite player
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JMO



Joined: 18 Jul 2006
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

oskinny1 wrote:
CKAB wrote:
Honestly, I'm surprised America is even going to be in it at all. I'm guessing Italy will win again this year.


You mean that American team that beat Spain last year and was leading 2-0 at the half against Brazil? Yeah, they suck.


In a summer friendly competition. Sorry, but it has to be said.
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yeti08



Joined: 04 Nov 2009
Location: Anyang - Pyeongchon

PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

England -vs- America opening match. Time to go 1776 on those crumpet eatin' fools!
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DeLaRed



Joined: 16 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yeti08 wrote:
England -vs- America opening match. Time to go 1776 on those crumpet eatin' fools!


Yeah! USA USA! Woot woot! (high fives all around) Rolling Eyes
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conrad2



Joined: 05 Nov 2009

PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If the US play their best and England does not play their best (which they often dont in the early games) the US can beat England. Beating England is more important than winning the World Cup.
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yeti08



Joined: 04 Nov 2009
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

conrad2 wrote:
If the US play their best and England does not play their best (which they often dont in the early games) the US can beat England. Beating England is more important than winning the World Cup.


Agreed. Although winning the World Cup would be spectacular I am not that naive. A solid showing and a victory over England would be amazing. All that being said I love the "Don't Tread on Me" logo, perfect for this grouping.
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seoulsucker



Joined: 05 Mar 2006
Location: The Land of the Hesitant Cutoff

PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jimskins wrote:
For those of you who were here during the last one can you confirm that they show every single game on your standard cable package.


No, they do not. Expect to see plenty of replays/highlights of Korean world cup games of '02 and '06, though. Rolling Eyes
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