I was in two minds about if I should start this one, but there’s hardly anything else to talk about and we know it’s going to dominate.
I have some very strong political views, but this is not the place and it’s a football site, simple. I’d like to think we can keep it Villa related, but that’s hardly going to happen, given our poor showing.
Let’s lay down a couple of rules, as much as it grieves me to dictate how anyone comments on here;
There can be no racism, as much as anyone might think the locals have called this wrong.
Likewise, there can be no talk of sex.
I’m massively annoyed about this WC, as it seems it’s been taken over by politics.
The fool who is in charge of that corrupt outfit that is FIFA has only made things worse, to my mind.
But I’d discourage any mention of him.
You can mention him if you want, but I’d be more interested to know what you think of Southgate’s squad.
FWIW, I think we’ll be knocked out at the quarters.
I just don’t think our players have the bottle to win anything.
And Argentina will win the cup.
Mainly because they just don’t do politically correct.
Shoot, I’m venturing into what’s not allowed, already.
I appreciate it’s tricky.
UTV.
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420 responses to “The world cup thread: We know how it is, so keep it footy only”
It’s there for the taking now
(Just the little problem of the French 😂).
Good game, I thought.
That’s no 1 of my 4 gone then 🙂
So unlucky to go out by hitting the post, but hey ho, it’s why we love the game so much, isn’t it?
Surely Holland won’t beat the Argies.
Or will they?
Apart from a aging Messi I don’t think they have much?
When did the Dutch start wearing a wolves kit???
Yes, it’s a bit more gold than the old Oranje, isn’t it?
The thoughts to mate.
(my)
The Dutch are gone unless they offer more in the second half.
I know what you mean Hitch , I’ve got all my friends in my local club along with my neighbours plus my grandkids popping in and nicking my sweets. It’s a great life … 👪👍
Second half Dutch have to come out and give it everything or they are indeed going home…If we don’t win I’d like to see Holland (becaus Van Gaal is hysterically funny) or Morocco 🇲🇦.
Who said Brazil were in the last 4 again?????
God they’re woeful
Messi is such a fxxxing cheat
Get in
Another excellent game.
It was and hats off to Martínez, what a keeper.
Withstanding the ref 🤦♂️
Don’t understand that ref at all – he lost control of the game completely, and the incident with the subs & coaches brawling should have seen half a dozen red-cards.
I’d expect FIFA to be dealing-out sanctions against both sides, post-match, but doubt it’ll happen.
More cards than funky pigeon mate 😂
The protection of Messi by the refs is absolutely ridiculous, look at the geezer and it’s a free kick.
If no one could tackled me, out muscled me, pushed me or even look in my direction with intent to take the ball off me then just maybe I might have been some player.
It’s a joke.
So the FIFA World Cup is corrupt on multi levels – who would have thought it 🙂
Argentina will win it because they (the corrupt FIFA lot) want it to be so. Mark my words.
Not watching much (actually not watching anything) as still enjoying the balmy warmth of The Caribbean and large helpings of the most excellent rum – at least it’s stopped raining – at last 🙂
That blatent handball by Messi should have been carded. He’s a cheat, plain and simple. I’d have loved the Dutch to have won.
Think maybe I underestimated Morocco.
These aren’t a bad outfit.
So, slightly off topic, just watched highlights of the Villa U18’s demolishing Brentford 5-0 in the Youth Cup. Rory Wilson scored a hat trick but his first goal is just ludicrous – chipped the GK from a ridiculous angle. Available on YouTube and worth a watch – Villa kids played some great football.
Wilson seems to have that rare striker knack of just being in the right place etc. along with vision and skill to go with it. Could have a real gem.
He’s 18 in January, he could be knocking on the first team door?
Certainly food for thought; definitely competition for Archer
Well done Morocco 👏👏
Awesome Morocco win.
Our turn now. Gotta be honest, sh#tting myself now…Come on England!!!!!
Yes, well done Morocco.
Was Ronaldo crying? 🙂
I was at work so missed it.
I’m watching the England game and we’re giving them too much respect and sitting off them, allowing them to play their game.
Wrong tactics imo and if we’re hoping to get one on the counter we might come unstuck.
No chance – going to be a rout.
And there’s the goal.
To think Horseface has been promised he won’t be sacked either way too 🙁
This where we go out , Kane just jogging, Henderson bad pass , no.one dribbling forwards it’s the end of the road .
We need to go a bit longer to beat their press.
As soon as they scored, we started taking it to them and looked so much better for it.
Foden has been invisible and Horseface needs to get him into the game or sub him, imo.
I don’t think this game is over by a long shot, but if they get a second I don’t see us pulling that back.
Get in Harry!
1-1
2-1 France.
It’s going to take some to get back from that now 🙁
That’s a pen, surely.
Blatent push with the arm, not the shoulder.
Given.
Kane misses.
Bloody hell.
Did the French bring that ref with them , he’s the worst ref I’ve seen in years refereeing a world cup.
I actually thought he was pretty good Bill.
The question is was he biased?
It’s hard to argue that he wasn’t, for me.
He certainly gave us very little and seemed reluctant when he did.
Let’s face it we’re just not good enough.
As always with England it comes down to a failure to score penalties!
I totally disagree Hitch.
France were not better than us, imo.
I’m convinced it’s a mental thing.
Southgate the Perpetual Loser 😞
Could have gone either way, but France were always favourites to my mind.
Horseface is not and never will be, a winner.
Tactically Inept
Look at us under SG we looked woeful.
Unai comes in within 3 games these here players that couldn’t buy a win look like a half decent team.
It’s all down to the manager mate.
Square pegs, square holes.
Referee was terrible but as usual when we play any decent team we go out.
But mate we can’t keep blaming outside influences ☹️