World Cup Fever!!!

Bilbo1967 · 06-10-2010, 11:48 AM

Well, I've got it; is anybody else excited about the forthcoming World Cup?

There's a big match on Saturday; England v USA and on Sunday it's Germany v Australia - both big games for many of the members here (not to mention the participation of the French, Italian and other European teams).

I'd be particularly interested to hear how this tournament is viewed in the US, with it not being one of your 'traditional' games?

Come on England !!

Sparrow · 06-10-2010, 12:27 PM

There's a BBC article about soccer maybe becoming more popular in the US.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/us_...a/10267860.stm

Bit we've heard it all before.

I think the US did a good job when they hosted the tournament, but if that didn't provide the breakthrough for soccer it's hard to see one in South Africa faring better.

But do we want the US adopting our sport? They'd probably win it every time if they took it seriously.

P.S. Come on England!

Bilbo1967 · 06-10-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

There's a BBC article about soccer maybe becoming more popular in the US.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/us_...a/10267860.stm

Thanks Sparrow; interesting article.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparrow

But do we want the US adopting our sport? They'd probably win it every time if they took it seriously.

Good point!

Moejoe · 06-11-2010, 05:00 AM

Seriously excited about the competition. I'm not a big fan of League play (happens to often for me to follow it all) but European and World Cups are always great fun to watch no matter what team you support.

The match on Saturday seems to have taken on epic proportions where I am in the North West. It's like we were playing our arch rivals Germany, but more so. Go England!!

Sweetpea · 06-11-2010, 05:06 AM

Personally, I couldn't care less... And I'll be happy when it's over.

ravenne · 06-11-2010, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moejoe

Seriously excited about the competition. I'm not a big fan of League play (happens to often for me to follow it all) but European and World Cups are always great fun to watch no matter what team you support.

The match on Saturday seems to have taken on epic proportions where I am in the North West. It's like we were playing our arch rivals Germany, but more so. Go England!!

Just wait.... we're prepared! ([SIZE="-2"]maybe[/SIZE][SIZE="-4"], a bit, [/SIZE][SIZE="-6"]I hope[/SIZE]

)

Moejoe · 06-11-2010, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ravenne

Just wait.... we're prepared! ([SIZE="-2"]maybe[/SIZE][SIZE="-4"], a bit, [/SIZE][SIZE="-6"]I hope[/SIZE]

)

England Vs Germany is always fun to watch. That rivalry has got to be over a hundred years old now and people get so worked up about it, then get drunk with each other afterwards (the fun ones do anyway. The idiots fight! )

ravenne · 06-11-2010, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

England Vs Germany is always fun to watch. That rivalry has got to be over a hundred years old now and people get so worked up about it, then get drunk with each other afterwards (the fun ones do anyway. The idiots fight! )

Very true. And yes, sure, we can have a beer after watching England - Germany. The winner pays, that means you'll get yours free.

obs20 · 06-11-2010, 11:41 AM

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/th...teams--one-cup
Had to share this. But the link only takes you to the daily show sight.

Look for John oliver's piece: Two Teams One Cup

Moejoe · 06-11-2010, 11:58 AM

First match finished and it was a corker! South Africa 1 - Mexico 1.

Bilbo1967 · 06-11-2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moejoe

First match finished and it was a corker! South Africa 1 - Mexico 1.

Indeed it was a good game. Felt a bit sorry for South Africa; they really should have won it in the last minute.

Moejoe · 06-11-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

Indeed it was a good game. Felt a bit sorry for South Africa; they really should have won it in the last minute.

He was a gnat's testicle away from the winning goal. Still, a native Sowetan scored the first goal in the whole tournament, and everyone in that match played well. Next up France vs Uruguay.

World Cup summer, can't beat it

Bilbo1967 · 06-11-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

He was a gnat's testicle away from the winning goal.

I didn't see that gnat, and I watched it in HD

Moejoe · 06-11-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

I didn't see that gnat, and I watched it in HD

They put the gnat's love globules into Standard Def to save the embarrassment of the nation!!!

Moejoe · 06-11-2010, 01:09 PM

I've just heard the first anti-US joke from a friend of mine. Here you go:

Q: What time does the England vs US match start?

A: 19:39 but the US will turn up at 19:41 and claim victory.

06-10-2010, 11:48 AM	#1
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	World Cup Fever!!! Well, I've got it; is anybody else excited about the forthcoming World Cup? There's a big match on Saturday; England v USA and on Sunday it's Germany v Australia - both big games for many of the members here (not to mention the participation of the French, Italian and other European teams). I'd be particularly interested to hear how this tournament is viewed in the US, with it not being one of your 'traditional' games? Come on England !!

06-10-2010, 12:27 PM	#2
Sparrow Wizard Posts: 4,395 Karma: 1358132 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: Palm TX, CyBook Gen3	There's a BBC article about soccer maybe becoming more popular in the US. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/us_...a/10267860.stm Bit we've heard it all before. I think the US did a good job when they hosted the tournament, but if that didn't provide the breakthrough for soccer it's hard to see one in South Africa faring better. But do we want the US adopting our sport? They'd probably win it every time if they took it seriously. P.S. Come on England! Last edited by Sparrow; 06-10-2010 at 12:28 PM. Reason: Forgot the obligatory rally cry.

06-11-2010, 11:41 AM	#9
obs20 Wizard Posts: 2,790 Karma: 29028512 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Device: Sony PRS 600, Nook ST, Toshiba Excite 10.1 AT 300	http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/th...teams--one-cup Had to share this. But the link only takes you to the daily show sight. Look for John oliver's piece: Two Teams One Cup Last edited by obs20; 06-11-2010 at 11:49 AM.

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06-11-2010, 05:00 AM	#4
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	Seriously excited about the competition. I'm not a big fan of League play (happens to often for me to follow it all) but European and World Cups are always great fun to watch no matter what team you support. The match on Saturday seems to have taken on epic proportions where I am in the North West. It's like we were playing our arch rivals Germany, but more so. Go England!!

06-11-2010, 05:06 AM	#5
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	Personally, I couldn't care less... And I'll be happy when it's over.

06-11-2010, 11:58 AM	#10
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	First match finished and it was a corker! South Africa 1 - Mexico 1.

06-11-2010, 01:09 PM	#15
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	I've just heard the first anti-US joke from a friend of mine. Here you go: Q: What time does the England vs US match start? A: 19:39 but the US will turn up at 19:41 and claim victory.

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