International Break Thread

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Predictions for the World Cup then guys?

Winners: Said Germany initially but Tots rightly pointed out about the climate in South America, so I'll now go for Brazil.
Runners Up: Spain.
Third Place: Germany.
Where England will be knocked out: Group Stage.
 
Boss said:
Balanced, workman like, effective but lacking in quality compared to previous exciting Brazil teams.

I prefer Argentina, they have fabulous attacking players but a crap defence, good to watch but no chance of winning.
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Lacking in quality with Neymar and Oscar in the team? I wouldn't say it's workman like either, it's just that they use players who all work well together. In the past they'd have had Oscar as a defensive midfielder alongside Paulinho and Hulk, Neymar, Robinho/Pato and Bernard all ahead of them making them unbalanced with attacking players who are just all shoe horned into the same side with little thought for defence.

I wouldn't say Argentina have no chance either, they've got the best player in the World! Just imagine how wild we'd be going with just a couple of the talents they've got :D
 
Yid Vicious said:
I wouldn't say Argentina have no chance either, they've got the best player in the World! Just imagine how wild we'd be going with just a couple of the talents they've got:D
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Glad to see I'm not the only one that believes Lamela is the best in the world :p
 
Spurs or Sex? said:
I've not seen Brazil play since the Confeds but judging them on those performances, they look really good and would be a worthy winner if they continued that form.

My pick is Germany though, definitely think they'll be the team to beat. Neuer, Hummels, Badstuber (if he gets fit), Lahm, Schweinseiger, Gundogan, Kroos, Gotze, Reus, Ozil, Muller, Drazler, Gomez, are all fantastic players (may have missed a few), Reus being the pick of the bunch in my opinion. If they hit top form, I don't think anyone will match them.
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!!! Can't agree with that, I'll be surprised if he even starts most of their games.
 
Spurs or Sex? said:
Predictions for the World Cup then guys?

Winners: Said Germany initially but Tots rightly pointed out about the climate in South America, so I'll now go for Brazil.
Runners Up: Spain.
Third Place: Germany.
Where England will be knocked out: Group Stage.
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We can do this as a separate thread after the draw next month. Happy to do it, if no one else wants to?

When the draw was made, I thought we could do

Group Winner 1pt per team
Last 16 - 1pt
Last 8 - 2pts
last 4 - 4pts
Final 2 - 6pts per team
Winner - 8pts

?
 
Yid Vicious said:
Lacking in quality with Neymar and Oscar in the team? I wouldn't say it's workman like either, it's just that they use players who all work well together. In the past they'd have had Oscar as a defensive midfielder alongside Paulinho and Hulk, Neymar, Robinho/Pato and Bernard all ahead of them making them unbalanced with attacking players who are just all shoe horned into the same side with little thought for defence.

I wouldn't say Argentina have no chance either, they've got the best player in the World! Just imagine how wild we'd be going with just a couple of the talents they've got :D
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When I think of Brazil and their style, I think of Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, and this current Brazil team are more disciplined in set up, not as exciting but I expect they will win, yet their current team isn't anywhere near that type of attacking quality.

But if we're comparing Brazil with other countries today then sure they have the players.

Argentina have fabulous players but just not a complete team for me. just thinking of their talents, Messi, Tevez, Ageuro, Lamela, di Maria. Lavezzi.......... It will go wrong!

Just reading them names and Brazil aren't in the same class attacking wise but overall are a better team.
 
SpursDisciple said:
We can do this as a separate thread after the draw next month. Happy to do it, if no one else wants to?

When the draw was made, I thought we could do

Group Winner 1pt per team
Last 16 - 1pt
Last 8 - 2pts
last 4 - 4pts
Final 2 - 6pts per team
Winner - 8pts

?
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Could wait until the squads have been announced. If Messi or Henderson were to get injuries their sides chances change dramatically!
 
Boss said:
When I think of Brazil and their style, I think of Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, and this current Brazil team are more disciplined in set up, not as exciting but I expect they will win, yet their current team isn't anywhere near that type of attacking quality.

But if we're comparing Brazil with other countries today then sure they have the players.

Argentina have fabulous players but just not a complete team for me. just thinking of their talents, Messi, Tevez, Ageuro, Lamela, di Maria. Lavezzi.......... It will go wrong!

Just reading them names and Brazil aren't in the same class attacking wise but overall are a better team.
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That just proves it,great attacking players,but ****e in defence
 
Yid Vicious said:
!!! Can't agree with that, I'll be surprised if he even starts most of their games.
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Seriously?

Reus (in my opinion) is one of the best in the world at the moment. The guy is sheer class, he reminds of a slower version of Bale. I'd be very surprised if he isn't a key starting player in Brazil for Ze Germans.
 
Boss said:
When I think of Brazil and their style, I think of Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, and this current Brazil team are more disciplined in set up, not as exciting but I expect they will win, yet their current team isn't anywhere near that type of attacking quality.

But if we're comparing Brazil with other countries today then sure they have the players.

Argentina have fabulous players but just not a complete team for me. just thinking of their talents, Messi, Tevez, Ageuro, Lamela, di Maria. Lavezzi.......... It will go wrong!

Just reading them names and Brazil aren't in the same class attacking wise but overall are a better team.
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Yeah but their defence is very impressive. Marcelo and Alves are top full backs and they have a number of quality centre backs, including Luiz who'd probably be considered one of the best centre backs in the World if he played for a club side that set up in a similar style to Brazil.
 
Yid Vicious said:
Yeah but their defence is very impressive. Marcelo and Alves are top full backs and they have a number of quality centre backs, including Luiz who'd probably be considered one of the best centre backs in the World if he played for a club side that set up in a similar style to Brazil.
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Brazils defence.

Argentinas Attack.

Sandro holding midfielder.

Harry Redknapp manager Lol
 
Yid Vicious said:
Yeah but their defence is very impressive. Marcelo and Alves are top full backs and they have a number of quality centre backs, including Luiz who'd probably be considered one of the best centre backs in the World if he played for a club side that set up in a similar style to Brazil.
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two great DM/Fs,Sandro and Paulinho,as well
 
Spurs or Sex? said:
Seriously?

Reus (in my opinion) is one of the best in the world at the moment. The guy is sheer class, he reminds of a slower version of Bale. I'd be very surprised if he isn't a key starting player in Brazil for Ze Germans.
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I think we're watching different players. Tearing apart lower teams in the Bundesliga is one thing but I was very unimpressed with him against Arsenal and England. I still think he's a great player but Ozil and Muller are much better at the moment, in my opinion.
 
Yid Vicious said:
I think we're watching different players. Tearing apart lower teams in the Bundesliga is one thing but I was very unimpressed with him against Arsenal and England. I still think he's a great player but Ozil and Muller are much better at the moment, in my opinion.
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Tony Kroos impressed me the other night,haven't seen much of him,but when i do he seems to have a good game
 
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