Rob1981 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) Well actually it's 97 days until the World Cup. a) because I forgot to post this on Saturday; and b) because FIFA have just moved the opening game from a Monday morning and pulled it forward to the Sunday night But here's somewhere for the big build up and to share some World Cup nostalgia. And yeah, yeah, it's in Qatar and that sucks. But comparing World Cups is like comparing your children. Even the worst one is magical. And let's be honest, there's never really been a time when the World Cup hasn't been largely mismanaged and mostly corrupt. Anyway here's Bergkamp banging that goal in at France 98. Come on people, post some more WC goals and stuff. Edited November 20, 2022 by Rob1981 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Because Covid ****ed everything up, I don't feel like I've missed out on a major men's tournament this summer, and I'm actually quite looking forward to snuggling down to watching all the football in the depths of November. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Just now, Coulthard's Jaw said: Because Covid ****ed everything up, I don't feel like I've missed out on a major men's tournament this summer, and I'm actually quite looking forward to snuggling down to watching all the football in the depths of November. From a TV viewer standpoint, I like that it's in November. Whenever there's a big tournament happening in June, I miss an entire month of nice weather because of it. November with nothing else to do is perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebsy Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 17 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: Well actually it's 97 days until the World Cup. a) because I forgot to post this on Saturday; and b) because FIFA have just moved the opening game from a Monday morning and pulled it forward to the Sunday night But here's somewhere for the big build up and to share some World Cup nostalgia. And yeah, yeah, it's in Qatar and that sucks. But comparing World Cups is like comparing your children. Even the worst one is magical. And let's be honest, there's never really been a time when the World Cup hasn't been largely mismanaged and mostly corrupt. Anyway here's Bergkamp banging that goal in at France 98. Come on people, post some more WC goals and stuff. If you'd posted it Saturday, wouldn't that have been 99 days then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Can't bloody wait, hot drink, xmas chocolate and world cup football. And wearing all of my clothes because no way is the heating going on at £1000 a day. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 26 minutes ago, sebsy said: If you'd posted it Saturday, wouldn't that have been 99 days then? If I'd posted it Saturday and if FIFA hadn't moved the first game it would have been 100 days First game was supposed to be 10am on morning of Monday 21st, then the Qatar v Ecuador was going to be the third game on. But this would have meant the opening ceremony only being in the afternoon that day and only after two matches had already finished. So the other day they moved the Qatar game to 4pm on Sunday 20th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza D Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 8 minutes ago, Haguey said: Can't bloody wait, hot drink, xmas chocolate and world cup football. And wearing all of my clothes because no way is the heating going on at £1000 a day. Showing off you'll be able to have your TV turned on. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalkSport Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 I'm more looking forward to this because it's a total unknown. Literally going from a weekend of Premier League intense action to World Cup. Going to be a complete ****show with squads disrupted, players injured/out on their feet, and all sorts of shocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 9 minutes ago, pearcey_90 said: Literally going from a weekend of Premier League intense action to World Cup. Going to be a complete ****show with squads disrupted, players injured/out on their feet, and all sorts of shocks. It will be like mid season internationals which tend to be of a faster pace than end of season tournaments when all the players are knackered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted August 15, 2022 Administrators Share Posted August 15, 2022 Can't wait. Crazy that the World Cup going on during my birthday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 4 games is too much for me so I might just do half days for week 1 if I take any time off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalkSport Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 UCL/Europa group stage 6 midweek games (hopefully some tasty games on the line) Weekend - Chelsea v Arsenal & Spurs v Liverpool League Cup 3rd Round midweek games (hopefully a tasty draw or two) Weekend - Mixture of games, who knows what context they will involve 7 days later start of World Cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, pearcey_90 said: 7 days later start of World Cup Wait, don't the leagues stop two weeks before WC? Shambles if it's only one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 Depends on the league I think. Premier League is running right up until Sunday 13 November and then the WC starts on Sunday 20 November. No time for any friendlies pre-tournament. Those leagues with 18 teams instead of 20 teams might be breaking a week earlier but I wouldn't bet on it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalkSport Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Wait, don't the leagues stop two weeks before WC? Shambles if it's only one. Prem/Seria A/Bundesliga is week before first World Cup game. La Liga is the midweek when the big three end, so they have a few more extra days. Not sure about wider leagues in Europe. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 22 minutes ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: It will be like mid season internationals which tend to be of a faster pace than end of season tournaments when all the players are knackered. In theory the players from European leagues should be at almost peak fitness. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) I still think it sucks that it went to Qatar but just for the novelty factor I’m looking forward to it. Plus at the end of the day…World Cup!!! That and the fact I’ll be there for most of it…. Edited August 15, 2022 by Weezer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) I don't mind a winter world cup, why should the world cup only be played at a time that is good for western Europe? But the way they got it and the ethics of how it's being put together suck big time. Edited August 15, 2022 by Coulthard's Jaw 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: I don't mind a winter world cup, why should the world cup only be played at a time that is good for western Europe? But then way they got it and the ethics of how it's being put together suck big time. I agree, But then don't bid for the WC under the silly pretence that you will do it in the summer. Plenty of other countries might have fancied bidding if they'd known Winter was possible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Imagine a winter World Cup in... England :o Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, skybluedave said: don't bid for the WC under the silly pretence that you will do it in the summer. Plenty of other countries might have fancied bidding if they'd known Winter was possible This is where am I with it tbh Don't mind the winter WC in principle... can't keep expecting everything to be done for the convenience of the big European leagues But pretending they could host it in summer, bidding on this basis... then changing their minds only once they'd paid everyone off. Still absolutely crackers that they got away with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Air con stadiums Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalkSport Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Probably a fair logic that a Winter World Cup, or a World Cup at least held in the cooler months of hosting country(s) would bring much more entertainment on the pitch then summer. Just for viewing purposes in Europe, it's better when held in summer because of outside fan parks/beer gardens etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 I like the time, not the place. A nice warm up for the winter sports season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, pearcey_90 said: it's better when held in summer because of outside fan parks/beer gardens etc. Outdoor heaters on this time and everyone throwing their mulled wine in the air Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Have you seen the weather. It's gonna be 24 degrees in November at this rate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 41 minutes ago, skybluedave said: Air con stadiums They are all air conditioned tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 30 minutes ago, Nordan said: I like the time, not the place. A nice warm up for the winter sports season. Have the Scandinavian/Nordic countries ever put in a bid? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony85 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, Weezer said: Have the Scandinavian/Nordic countries ever put in a bid? You mean as joint countries? As you can’t be missing the 1958 famous Pele World Cup in Sweden? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) Yeah, a joint bid for any of the modern tournaments. I knew of the Sweden one but that was a long time ago! Edited August 15, 2022 by Weezer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 Here's all the historic failed bids: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup_hosts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 Just when you think you already know all the obscure WC trivia going... Never knew that originally the 1950 WC was supposed to be in 1949 and then the 1954 WC was supposed to be in 1951. So straight after WW2 they were going down the route of doing it every two years until somebody at FIFA changed their minds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted August 15, 2022 Administrators Share Posted August 15, 2022 Maybe Morocco will finally get one after 30+ years of asking. They've been bidding for about as long as we have and failing to win the host bid. I didn't realise we bid for the 98 World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 It’s probably time Africa had another one. Though it’s weird Australia haven’t had one yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 1 minute ago, Weezer said: It’s probably time Africa had another one. Though it’s weird Australia haven’t had one yet. Stop doing down the women's World Cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalkSport Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, Weezer said: It’s probably time Africa had another one. Though it’s weird Australia haven’t had one yet. Would need to be 3 African Countries to hold the future world cup size you'd think. The pool of possible host countries is getting smaller IMO. Likes of Japan should be scared off after the Olympics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted August 15, 2022 Administrators Share Posted August 15, 2022 Some of the failed countries with 0 bids, really makes you wonder what could have been. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 14 minutes ago, Lucas said: Maybe Morocco will finally get one after 30+ years of asking. They've been bidding for about as long as we have and failing to win the host bid. Morocco bidding again for 2030 apparently. At one point there was talk of a Spain-Portugal-Morocco joint bid given that Morocco and Spain are virtually next to each other across the sea. But now there is a Spain-Portugal bid going in and Morocco are going it alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 So which corrupt FIFA official had strong financial ties to Morocco? Somebody must have been super keen to keep trying so much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gricehead Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 29 minutes ago, skybluedave said: So which corrupt FIFA official had strong financial ties to Morocco? Somebody must have been super keen to keep trying so much Big Couscous. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Weezer said: Have the Scandinavian/Nordic countries ever put in a bid? I don't think so, there were talks about bidding to host the Euros a few years back but the big issue is stadium capacity. We don't have many 30k +. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SouthCoastRed Posted August 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2022 1998 I was there, in the crowd behind the goal when Beckham smashed the free kick in against Colombia. Arrested 15 minutes after full time, deported that evening, and back in France for the Argentina game 4 days later I was there all the way in 90, well till the Semi Finals when we bought the wrong tickets , but I was still in a bar 5 minutes from the stadium attempting to sell a kidney or two for a ticket. Tear gassed to hell and back twice. I was there in 1982 in the stupidest World Cup ever when we never lost a game and still went out. Beat to a pulp by the Spanish Police after Kuwait and West Germany. There's a trend developing here Perhaps Qatar might be a step too far, both hands removed and stoned to death in the marketplace 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 And it's live. https://paninistickeralbum.fifa.com/game/flash Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 Esteban Cambiasso's birthday today. Have a bit of his famous goal against Serbia & Montenegro in 2006: Best team goal in the WC ever obvs, you can take that Brazilian one and shove it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Still not decided if I'm watching any or not. Wish it had stayed summer one as would have been easier to skip. Not having football in nov/dec sucks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 I mean I'll watch it because it's World Cup, but I can't understand anyone who's going there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Yeah anyone who even goes on holiday to those places needs to have a look at themselves. I realise there are issues everywhere and people being taken advantaged of, but surely you can avoid the worst of the worst? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIR17 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Rafalution said: Still not decided if I'm watching any or not. Wish it had stayed summer one as would have been easier to skip. Not having football in nov/dec sucks. I’m the same. Really enjoyed the Women’s Euros over the summer and that would’ve been fine for my summer football fix if it was on at the same time, but having no football in Nov/Dec will suck, but I’ve still not convinced myself I can actually bring myself to watch this yet. Edited August 24, 2022 by MIR17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Women's super league and most of the football league will carry on in Nov/Dec as normal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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