Two-Gun Pete Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 22 minutes ago, Bazox said: I don't they are crap , they'll get a good drubbing by a more direct team . Agreed. Spain lost this game, and I knew it was going to happen, too. We all laugh about the refs, but remember that this is still Russia, the folks who gave you the "urine glory hole" in the Sochi olympics. What's worse is that Spain had as good a chance as any to make the final, but for this turd of a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 4 hours ago, Two-Gun Pete said: OK, I'm game: 1. Exactly what about Russia's national team is noteworthy, memorable, or worth watching? 2. You b**** about tiki-taka, but what about Russia's playing style is in any way appealing? [And before you answer, remember that we are all finite beings, with indeterminate and limited time left on Earth.] As a neutral fan, I'd rather watch quality, because I don't have all day and all night to watch a bus-parking operation. If I wanted that, I can always go to Toyota Park for a fire game. Life is short. Watch quality, rather than some ginned-up media meme, I say. To each their own, but I don't find Spain's style of play quality on the eyes. Russia's not a good team but I'll choose the home team with a story over the good team that puts you to sleep any day of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I'll be watching Mexico in the morning at a bar in Chicago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Thank goodness Spain is out. They’re as exciting as the Portugal vs Mexico match on The Simpson’s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 7 hours ago, zenryan said: Thank goodness Spain is out. They’re as exciting as the Portugal vs Mexico match on The Simpson’s. I suppose you're not wrong but Russia parking the bus for a possible 120 minutes isn't very fun either. Hope Croatia can finish them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-Gun Pete Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 16 hours ago, LittleHurt05 said: Russia's not a good team but I'll choose the home team with a story over the good team that puts you to sleep any day of the week. So, you admit that Russia sucks, & that you buy into whatever story Fox feeds you as a fan? Look, I'm not picking on you, but this ain't Loyola w/Sr. Jean. What makes games "boring" is when teams can't/won't come forward. Bus-parking operations is what non-soccer fans and baby boomers think of when they b**** about soccer. THAT is exactly what Russia is right now. No one will look back with fondness on their deathbed, thinking, "man that Russia team was good, I'm glad I spent hours of my finite time on earth watching them pack the back." At least, no neutrals or non-Russian fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, Two-Gun Pete said: So, you admit that Russia sucks, & that you buy into whatever story Fox feeds you as a fan? Look, I'm not picking on you, but this ain't Loyola w/Sr. Jean. What makes games "boring" is when teams can't/won't come forward. Bus-parking operations is what non-soccer fans and baby boomers think of when they b**** about soccer. THAT is exactly what Russia is right now. No one will look back with fondness on their deathbed, thinking, "man that Russia team was good, I'm glad I spent hours of my finite time on earth watching them pack the back." At least, no neutrals or non-Russian fans. What an odd thing to get all high and mighty about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-Gun Pete Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just now, southsider2k5 said: What an odd thing to get all high and mighty about. Not "high & mighty," by any means, so much as recognizing that life is short. Watch quality, not some stupid bus-parking operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just now, Two-Gun Pete said: Not "high & mighty," by any means, so much as recognizing that life is short. Watch quality, not some stupid bus-parking operation. Life IS short, why get all pissy about who someone is rooting for in the World Cup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-Gun Pete Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: Life IS short, why get all pissy about who someone is rooting for in the World Cup? As a fan of the game with no rooting interest, I find rooting for Russia to be the equivalent of rooting for a win streak and plenty of bunts by this Sox team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I hope Russia gets outpassed 1000-100 and advances through PKs after 0-0 score. What a counter by Belgium. Shades of USA-Algeria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-Gun Pete Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) Japan fought like braves. Despite being under-talented compared to Belgium @ pretty much every position, they tried to actually play soccer. They didn't hide by parking a bus in front of their goal. Full credit to them, no shame in coming up short to one off the top sides in this tournament. Russia have cowardice & the refs to thank for their advancement. Id rather watch Japan play than watch Russia cower any day... Edited July 2, 2018 by Two-Gun Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I thought Japan was going to pull it out (when they went up 2-0). I still put Belgium, France, and Brazil as the 3 best teams in the world (right now). We'll see though....England sure has been ripping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Pretty awesome play by Lukaku not touch the ball and let it go through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazox Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 C'mon England , they should be too strong for Colombia but....well you know anything can happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Bazox said: C'mon England , they should be too strong for Colombia but....well you know anything can happen Penalty kick shootout. What could go wrong for England?? 😝 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Just now, LittleHurt05 said: Penalty kick shootout. What could go wrong for England?? 😝 HAHAHAHA that's cold.... but true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazox Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Before they take them , Jordan Pickford plays for Everton and he is usually good at saving them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 England keeper looks small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazox Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Wow he ain't saving these . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazox Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Soxbadger said: England keeper looks small. Ha ! thats the Colombian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazox Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Doh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Just now, Bazox said: Doh You must be ahead of online feed, but I felt that guy was going to miss just by how he looked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazox Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Jordan my beautiful boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Wow congrats @Bazox Never thought I'd see a guy with the last name Uribe choke there.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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