The 2014 FIFA World Cup
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I think England has some really exciting young talent to build on, but the vets let them down this time. Conversely, Pirlo as a veteran was a one-man wrecking crew for Italia. I was impressed with so much about what England did, which exacerbates my frustration that they let points slip from their grasp.
Also might want to look into a winter break given all the cramping and other signs of fatigue as the game wore on.
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I thought Pirlo was average to be honest, I watched the pundits jizz over his performance earlier and show the highlights but they were freaking out over a 10 yard pass. I guessing that if Jordan Henderson had made those passes there would not have been too much fuss.
I have seen Pirlo be incisive, last night he simply wasn't.
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He had one great assist and easily could have another, and that step over deke was instrumental in the game winning goal. So, I'll have to respectfully differ with you on that.
Edit: Hehe. A few too many
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He started one goal move with a simple ball and hit the bar, apart from that…...
Respectful deference agreed
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Totally agree with you Mega on all the analysis. On one hand I do get that the team has made great strides, but on the other we still fcking lost and so I'm not ready for all the optimism until I see the team actually win games. Was furious last night because we just "shouldn't" have lost that game, and frankly Rooney will take the brunt of my anger because despite all the "he was played out of position" talk, his golden chance was him in the middle of the fcking pitch where he supposedly wants to be, and he still missed the target! Anyway, am lucky enough to be going to the game on Thursday so let's see.
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Thanks BK, I hope the team give you a result on Thursday. I'll be cheering on English style, from my sofa with a room temperature lager in my hand with much shouting and swearing no doubt.
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Aye, what a finish to the game
Also, I have a slight affinity to the French national team, so allez les bleus !!!!
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Hopp Schwiiz! Regards to our great friend the Swiss-Jeansfreak. Your team was lucky at the end, but a well deserved win considering the second half.
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I bet Seul will be cheering his pig heart out for the French…
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I figured wrongly that there was no need for an /s there
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Aye, what a finish to the game
Also, I have a slight affinity to the French national team, so allez les bleus !!!!
from a Newcastle F(rench)C(onnection)fan, i can understand
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Ha ha, it has more to do with Zidane and Henry. Newcastle have only had one truly great French player and that was a long time ago, although Cabaye was very good and Debuchy is rapidly improving.
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No I was thinking of Boumsong or Goma or Domi or Dumas….we've had all the greats.
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That sounds like the media narrative. You'd think he was the only person on the team
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Not exactly Mcl…
What i went to try to say(thinking) is at he is 26 now. And the captain. He won everything possible with the Barca. All the individuals trophees possible, and nearly nothing with the Albiceste.
The team has been organised around him. for him. It was not the case for the 2 last editions.
I'm thinking at it will be very, very interessant to see how he and his guys all together will make it. That's it.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
