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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 19:49:15 GMT
The off topic area on the old WB wasn't much needed in recent years so I'm not minded to bring it back any time soon.
That said, there's a few rather high profile sporting events over the summer. They might be something folk want to discuss... they might not.
First up is euro 2016. Well done to Wales earlier on and good luck to England in their current game.
Personally I don't fancy France to win the tourney on last night's performance but who knows?
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Jun 11, 2016 20:17:20 GMT
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Post by number23 on Jun 11, 2016 20:17:20 GMT
Before the tournament I had a hunch Germany might come through and win it - then I got them in the work sweepstake, which tends to be kiss of death.  Missed the Wales game, but watching England now. Can't really understand why Kane seems to be taking all the corners... Aren't strikers meant to be on the other end of those? |
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Post by DefyingGravity on Jun 13, 2016 9:19:54 GMT
Quite enjoy watching International football.
I always support Holland (I'm part Dutch) and Germany. So seeing as Holland aren't in it then it's Germany for me! Never really been too bothered about teams like Spain.
Will of course be wanting to see Wales and Ireland all do well.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 21:11:42 GMT
What a crap tournament. Boring boring boring. I recommend the Copa America if anyone fancies some actual drama.
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Post by faz on Jun 15, 2016 21:46:21 GMT
What a crap tournament. Boring boring boring. I recommend the Copa America if anyone fancies some actual drama. The tones of a frustrated scotsman? |
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Post by chesterfan on Jun 15, 2016 23:15:54 GMT
I really don't get this as a non football fan.
Seems like this time last year friends I have in Chile were sending me whatsapp messages after they won the Copa America.
I have some lovely video footage from Valparaiso on the night they won of all the street celebrations.
Now we are playing again???
Over to the footy experts to explain. Thanks
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Post by interestedridersfan on Jun 16, 2016 6:42:46 GMT
I really don't get this as a non football fan. Seems like this time last year friends I have in Chile were sending me whatsapp messages after they won the Copa America. I have some lovely video footage from Valparaiso on the night they won of all the street celebrations. Now we are playing again??? Over to the footy experts to explain. Thanks They've never quite got their heads round the schedule. In past its been every 2 years, every 3 years and every 4 years! Next one is due in 2019 The reason we have one this year is its the 100th anniversary of Copa America this year and they wanted to celebrate that with another tournament But their pre planning clearly didn't anticipate that when they also committed to one in 2015 |
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Post by DefyingGravity on Jun 16, 2016 8:18:14 GMT
Agree the tournament has been pretty dull this year. There has been more action off the pitch than on it seems...
Once the group stages are over we will hopefully see some good match ups and the games will become that bit better.
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Post by intertatters on Jun 16, 2016 10:16:16 GMT
A lot of the "smaller" teams are parking the bus, due to the ridiculous qualification rules for the knockout rounds, where finishing 3rd will get you through and you can, potentially, do it with just 3 draws in the groups.
This was predicted by many a commentator before the tournament and seems to have come to fruition...I'm surprised we haven't had a 0-0 yet, to be honest.
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Post by newtotherocks on Jun 16, 2016 12:05:51 GMT
As I have mentioned previously, Football is my main sport with Basketball a close second, so when my organised a predictor competition for the tournament I thought I would be in with a good chance of the £125 first prize.
There are 343 people taking part and after an exhaustive look through the fixtures using my years of watching/coaching/attending matches I currently lie in 324th position.
Good job I don't bet - and incase you think I am a frustrated Scotsman, I would like to say I have predicted England to qualify in first place from their group.
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Post by Steven McTowelie on Jun 16, 2016 12:31:48 GMT
What a crap tournament. Boring boring boring. I recommend the Copa America if anyone fancies some actual drama. Has Gonzalo Jara poked his finger up anyone's arse yet this year? Certainly more drama off the pitch than on it so far in France. Looks an absolute shambles over there. Personally, I don't think the games have been that bad but I'm used to watching really boring football. |
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Post by itsyersel on Jun 27, 2016 21:02:03 GMT
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Post by MacSporran on Jun 28, 2016 12:06:48 GMT
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha  Woyexit...... |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2016 17:08:59 GMT
Glad that England are out, arrogant and disrespectful towards Iceland who I was rooting for from the start.
Won me £6.50
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2016 17:38:08 GMT
They're nearly as bad as us....
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Post by GIAR on Jun 28, 2016 18:23:04 GMT
Glad that England are out, arrogant and disrespectful towards Iceland who I was rooting for from the start. Won me £6.50 Like that's the reason you were rooting against England - your constant hatred of anything to do with England is boring and borders on pathetic |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2016 19:43:40 GMT
You hide behind a Guest account to basketball kit. I don't hate England, just the arrogant media who thought that England just had to turn up.
0/10 on your pathetic attempt
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Post by itsyersel on Jun 28, 2016 20:15:50 GMT
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Woyexit......