World Cup 2006

[Green Demon]

Like I said the US is in need of goals so they are bringing in Eddie Johnson to put up top with McBride and it looks as though O'Brian is fit enough to play since he is now going in.

[The Quasi Juice]

i had no idea the czechs were any good :S

[The Kraig]

Nedved's getting taken out here.

[IAceI]

That was a poor effort, he should have gone towards goal, he sort of got the ball, turned and stood, he should have really moved to the goal.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Ah you see, you're used to playing Honduras. They give you an inflated sense of self-ability!

We have a standing invitation to most European teams. They all keep deciding not to play us. I've been over this already.

Only we accept.

Perhaps Bush's dislike of the European Union and comments towards the French may have upset them

[IAceI]

Ooh, cannoned off the bar. Arsenal fans have to be absolutely wetting themselves now

[Liam]

Ah you see, you're used to playing Honduras. They give you an inflated sense of self-ability!

We have a standing invitation to most European teams. They all keep deciding not to play us. I've been over this already.

Only we accept.

Perhaps Bush's dislike of the European Union and comments towards the French may have upset them

Also, there is very little reason for anyone to want to play the US. In friendlies, teams play teams similar to those they are due to play.....when is the next time England might have to play Guatemala?

Edited June 12, 2006 by HGwannabe

[Buford Ripley]

OWNED BY ROSICKY!

I think Arsenal fans will be happy with that.

Edited June 12, 2006 by kulex

[Guest Ringo Mars]

So I just came home. Someone tell me who's been diving and/or cheating so I can wish death on him.

It's Rosicky isn't it? He plays for Arsenal, he's bound to dive

[The Kraig]

Scotland accepted a friendly with the USA last year. We drew, and should have won.

The US need a good result against Italy, and should be able to beat Ghana. Although Ghana have Essien, and if they get beaten by Italy like they just got beat by the Czechs, then Ghana have a good chance of drawing, or ever winning.

[Buford Ripley]

Rosicky hasn't been diving really, but he has been scoring. Nicely too.

[Rage]

Arsenal are lucky whores.

[The Third Dukes]

This is depressing. Are the Czechs that good or are we that garbage? I mean, this isn't even CLOSE to a decent effort. It's like we've given up.

[Buford Ripley]

The Czechs are good and you are that garbage.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

The Czechs are good. A little overrated but they ARE a decent enough team.

Probably a top eight team.

[The Kraig]

It's only one game, which you weren't expected to win anyways. It's not a complete embarrassment, it's just the footballing equavalent to a spanking.

And I wouldn't put the Czechs in the top 10 teams in the world.

Brazil

England

Argentina

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Portugal

Holland

Sweden

I'd rate all of those teams as better. Then you get the teams like Ukraine, Turkey, Greece, Serbia, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Switzerland, etc, who could beat the Czechs in a fair game, but could also lose.

That's just naming a few off the top of my head. They are better (on paper) than the US and Ghana though, so are expected to go through to the knockout stages with Italy.

Edited June 12, 2006 by The Kraig

[The Third Dukes]

I just hope we can beat Italy. But given the way things are going nowadays, it'll take a serious revamping of the lineup.

[Guest muddatrucker]

It's only one game, which you weren't expected to win anyways. It's not a complete embarrassment, it's just the footballing equavalent to a spanking.

And I wouldn't put the Czechs in the top 10 teams in the world.

Brazil

England

Argentina

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Portugal

Holland

Sweden

I'd rate all of those teams as better. Then you get the teams like Ukraine, Turkey, Greece, Serbia, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Switzerland, etc, who could beat the Czechs in a fair game, but could also lose.

That's just naming a few off the top of my head. They are better (on paper) than the US and Ghana though, so are expected to go through to the knockout stages with Italy.

Edited June 12, 2006 by muddatrucker

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

Czech are awesome, they're just a really good side. Rosicky is awesome, Arsenal must be happy with that signing, still a bit sad Juve couldn't pick the guy up. It's great to see Nedved looking really good today, he works so damn hard and I really pray the guy can get through this tournament without being injured. It seems everytime he's heading towards something big, either an injury or a stupid yellow card (leading into a 'miss the next match') ends up costing him. He's an outstanding player though and I personally think he'll be one of the best players of the tournament.

Brilliant start for them, I cant wait for when they play Italy, that's certainly going to be tough beating the Czech's, a draw should be fine though

USA haven't really been too bad either IMO. They've looked good at times but they've just really been outplayed. This is for me the best group in the World Cup, great game. It's a shame Nedved didn't try hitting one from about 35 yards with this new football.

Cant wait for the Italy game tonight, although the loss of Zambrotta and Gattuso isn't the best of news.

Also, is Adu not in the USA side? Of course he's really young, I just wanted to see him play because I've heard so much about him, he looks really good from the short moments I've seen from him. Maybe a bit too young right now?

And the Czech's are way better than Sweeden :ohwell:

Edited June 12, 2006 by Dirty Johnny 27

[The Kraig]

It's only one game, which you weren't expected to win anyways. It's not a complete embarrassment, it's just the footballing equavalent to a spanking.

And I wouldn't put the Czechs in the top 10 teams in the world.

Brazil

England

Argentina

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Portugal

Holland

Sweden

I'd rate all of those teams as better. Then you get the teams like Ukraine, Turkey, Greece, Serbia, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Switzerland, etc, who could beat the Czechs in a fair game, but could also lose.

That's just naming a few off the top of my head. They are better (on paper) than the US and Ghana though, so are expected to go through to the knockout stages with Italy.

Looking at the German team, they're very inexperienced and have a shitty defence and a half decent attack. France have taken Boumsong to the world cup and left Mexes at home. Spain are individually great players but a shit team and Sweden? ha, they're good on their day but top 10? bwahaha.

The Czech Republic are a good team, they shouldn't be 2nd in the world rankings but they're deserve a spot in the top 10.