The 2002 World Cup Thread

[Ask For More]

Ah I see...

"It's coming home, it's coming home, football's coming home!"

Just getting into the spirit of things

 

[JazzManJim]

We'd better play a damn sight better than we did against Sweden.

I have no doubt that you will. I will say in my limited watching experience of international football (a couple World Cups and other sundry tournaments here and there) I have an "awe" in me when I watch the English team.

When Beckham lined up the corner that scored the goal against Sweden, I was dead certain they'd score. It seemed a rock-solid guarantee. I still feel that way, despite the draw.

Argentina's good, but I just have a feeling. I can't explain it.

In return for our in-game rooting, would y'all mind doing us a favor? Could you please teach us some good football chants? We're only going to be about 7000 strong against South Korea, so we're going to have to substitute cutting wit for sheer power.

 

[fanzee1]

In return for our in-game rooting, would y'all mind doing us a favor? Could you please teach us some good football chants? We're only going to be about 7000 strong against South Korea, so we're going to have to substitute cutting wit for sheer power.

what did you think of the "OVER-RATED" chant sam's army trotted out after going up 2 or 3 to 0 today? I hate it when they use that in college basketball here but it was so absurd today i actually thought it was funny.

 

[JazzManJim]

what did you think of the "OVER-RATED" chant sam's army trotted out after going up 2 or 3 to 0 today? I hate it when they use that in college basketball here but it was so absurd today i actually thought it was funny.

Oh I loved it! I mean, it had to be really sweet sitting in those stands knowing that virtually no one gave your squad a fighting chance before the match started, yet being on top. It was pretty fitting, all in all.

Now we just need a bigger repertoire. I mean, we're going to be playing the big boys in the later rounds. We can't go in there with just that chant and "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss 'Em Goodbye". It'd be humiliating!

 

[WriterDom]

One of the soccer leagues in Atlanta of 10 year olds got up at 4am to watch the game together. It's a shame that the next US game will start at 2:30 am on the east coast. I think if the US can advance out of the group it will be a huge boost to our youth programs.

 

[tin_tinr]

further to the rivaldo enqiury the governing
body has fined him £4500 for simulating an injury
yet rivaldo says he has no regrets.
should he be let off so lightly for blatant cheating
or should the punishment be more severe?

 

[JazzManJim]

One of the soccer leagues in Atlanta of 10 year olds got up at 4am to watch the game together. It's a shame that the next US game will start at 2:30 am on the east coast. I think if the US can advance out of the group it will be a huge boost to our youth programs.

Well, either ESPN or ABC broadcast the US games, and other games of note the day of the game, but in the afternoon (for instance, the replay of this morning's US victory will start at 3 PM Eastern on ESPN 2).

And I agree. Youth interest can only skyrocket from here on out.

 

[p_p_man]

Now we just need a bigger repertoire. I mean, we're going to be playing the big boys in the later rounds. We can't go in there with just that chant and "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss 'Em Goodbye". It'd be humiliating!

You need a song (we've got quite a few from Land of Hope and Glory to the theme tune of The Great Escape) and a chant geared around a player.

For example:

Beas-el-ey...clap...clap...clap...give us three...clap...clap...clap...Beas-el-ey...clap...clap...clap...

Just a suggestion mind you don't adopt it! I've got my street cred to think of...

 

[JazzManJim]

You need a song (we've got quite a few from Land of Hope and Glory to the theme tune of The Great Escape) and a chant geared around a player.

For example:

Beas-el-ey...clap...clap...clap...give us three...clap...clap...clap...Beas-el-ey...clap...clap...clap...

Just a suggestion mind you don't adopt it! I've got my street cred to think of...

Ooh! I like that kind of idea! I actually scratched down something to the tune of "Yankee Doodle" this morning, but it's at h ome. I'm not altogether sure how good it is since I was operating on a smidge less than four hours sleep.

But, I think it's going to take time. We're still pretty new to international play and the fan base is still catching up.

And don't worry about the street cred. We won't tell any of your buds about the obvious aid and comfort you've given us over here.

And speaking of that....

Yo SB2K! Where you at, man! Everything okay??

 

[Svedish_Chef]

Argentina - England.

France - Uruguay tonight... the Uruguayans are fucking hard to put goals past... France has to do it... Who will step up?

 

[p_p_man]

I'm supporting Cameroon today...

against Saudi Arabia.

But I'll be watching the French game to see if they're on their way home or not.

"PUSAN, South Korea (Reuters) - France coach Roger Lemerre expects his fellow countrymen to be "after my blood" if France lose their critical match against Uruguay.

Lemerre, whose team suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Senegal in the tournament's opening match last Friday, said he could not predict what would happen against Uruguay.


'The only thing I'm certain of is that everybody will be after my blood if we lose,' he said on Wednesday."

Now that's what I call confidence...

 

[p_p_man]

I think if the US can advance out of the group it will be a huge boost to our youth programs.

and their sleep...

 

[Private Vasquez]

VIVA MEXICO!!!!

*that was for a friend*

carry on.

 

[fanzee1]

Ooh! I like that kind of idea! I actually scratched down something to the tune of "Yankee Doodle" this morning, but it's at h ome. I'm not altogether sure how good it is since I was operating on a smidge less than four hours sleep.

But, I think it's going to take time. We're still pretty new to international play and the fan base is still catching up.

And don't worry about the street cred. We won't tell any of your buds about the obvious aid and comfort you've given us over here.

And speaking of that....

Yo SB2K! Where you at, man! Everything okay??

I think America the Beautiful would be perfect to sing late during a victory.


O Beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain...

 

[fanzee1]

further to the rivaldo enqiury the governing
body has fined him £4500 for simulating an injury
yet rivaldo says he has no regrets.
should he be let off so lightly for blatant cheating
or should the punishment be more severe?

he should have gotten a red card and the resulting match suspension.

 

[Andreina]

I know I'm repeating myself but *pulling skirt down*


HA HA HA HA HA HA!! to the Germans.

I almost pissed myself laughing when the Irish shot the goal. hehehehe















'snicker'

 

[punkrockpoet]

boring

said it before and i'll say it again:

"the joy of victory, the agony of defeat, and because of soccer, the sheer pointlessness of a zero-zero tie.

 

[jass1960]

I've been away for a few days.....

...so

Congratulations to the US - excellent performance and completely unexpected.

Well done Ireland!!!! - two great second half performances - I just hope that you don't go out on goal difference - I've got a sneaking feeling that the group will end up all square and GD will be the deciding factor!

Bindii - what happened to Croatia?

Latest News from England

Vassell dropped, Butt in, Hargreaves stays central, Scholes on left midfield, Heskey moves up front to support Owen.

My view - good move, but the defence still looks mighty shaky. However I feel sorry for Vassell who has done nothing wrong, however he could well have an explosive last 30 minutes.

 

[Gord]

Dennmark just drew with Senegal which is the worst possible result for France

As the table stands now

Dennmark 4 pts

Senegal 4 pts

France 0 pts

Uruguay 0 pts

France more or less have to win both their matches or au revoir to the frogs

 

[Andreina]

awww you are just jealous.


here *opening drawer* have candy

 

[jass1960]

Dennmark just drew with Senegal which is the worst possible result for France

As the table stands now

Dennmark 4 pts

Senegal 4 pts

France 0 pts

Uruguay 0 pts

France more or less have to win both their matches or au revoir to the frogs

Uruguay look a poor side so I think 3 points there, so it will be down to Denmark scrabbling for a point - either way it could be good for England - Senegal must now be favourites to top that group and therefore England's next opponents (he prayed and prayed and prayed)

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[Andreina]

Uruguay look a poor side so I think 3 points there, so it will be down to Denmark scrabbling for a point - either way it could be good for England - Senegal must now be favourites to top that group and therefore England's next opponents (he prayed and prayed and prayed)

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well, France vs England would be nice as well

 

[jass1960]

well, France vs England would be nice as well

oh no - the French have had a wake up call they won't be that bad again!

 

[Gord]

Uruguay look a poor side so I think 3 points there, so it will be down to Denmark scrabbling for a point - either way it could be good for England - Senegal must now be favourites to top that group and therefore England's next opponents (he prayed and prayed and prayed)

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So you are confident about tomorrow - I think that it will be very tough for England to win, I cant see how they can completely change from Sunday - Beckham is still unfit and Argentina are just too stong .

If they can get a point then it will be good result

 

[jass1960]

So you are confident about tomorrow - I think that it will be very tough for England to win, I cant see how they can completely change from Sunday - Beckham is still unfit and Argentina are just too stong .

If they can get a point then it will be good result

Very unconfident - if we scrape a draw I will be happy - then if Nigeria can beat Sweden it will all be down to us v Nigeria!!