WC 2006 Official Thread - Page 127

Sdpm100 · 06-14-2006, 10:30 AM

Don't give FIFA ideas though, they'll do anything to get the American buck (and then China is next on the hit list).

Another example is from cricket where the ICC are meddling with one day games (Chisanga will know what I'm talking about) - and bring in "supersubs" and "power plays" which are nothing like hockey "powerplays" but why worry?
Instead of dealing with the real reason fewer people are going to ODIs - there are too many, they start changing the rules that have been there since time infinitum.

bababui · 06-14-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

The rain in Spain falls mainly on the Ukraine.

Chisanga · 06-14-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Quoted for truth sadly

And following the "more is better" nature of popular American culture. a 1-0 scoreline just wont cut-it for many people.

Chisanga · 06-14-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Don't give FIFA ideas though, they'll do anything to get the American buck (and then China is next on the hit list).

Another example is from cricket where the ICC are meddling with one day games (Chisanga will know what I'm talking about) - and bring in "supersubs" and "power plays" which are nothing like hockey "powerplays" but why worry?
Instead of dealing with the real reason fewer people are going to ODIs - there are too many, they start changing the rules that have been there since time infinitum.

Heresy! ICC should be shot. Supersubs suck. I think EVERY international Captain thinks they are stupid

theasfl · 06-14-2006, 10:33 AM

is this the year Spain finally dont choke?

and by dont choke, I mean lose to the Dutch in the final, or something similar.

Sdpm100 · 06-14-2006, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chisanga

Heresy! ICC should be shot. Supersubs suck. I think EVERY international Captain thinks they are stupid

I wonder if that went over our American friends heads?

Did you see when the "USA" played in the Champions Trophy? They were a disgrace - playing former West Indian and Indian players in their 40s.

Chisanga · 06-14-2006, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

is this the year Spain finally dont choke?

and by dont choke, I mean lose to the Dutch in the final, or something similar.

Problem with Spain is they run hot and cold. When they're hot they are almost unstoppable, when not they are laughable.

Chisanga · 06-14-2006, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

I wonder if that went over our American friends heads?

Did you see when the "USA" played in the Champions Trophy? They were a disgrace - playing former West Indian and Indian players in their 40s.

Yep and same with a tournament that Canada played in. they had only one native born player in their squad lol.

Sdpm100 · 06-14-2006, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

is this the year Spain finally dont choke?

and by dont choke, I mean lose to the Dutch in the final, or something similar.

No they'll choke soon enough.

And before you ask the Dutch players will still have a bust-up as well.

theasfl · 06-14-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

No they'll choke soon enough.

And before you ask the Dutch players will still have a bust-up as well.

probably, Robben is a ball-hog...

Chisanga · 06-14-2006, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

probably, Robben is a ball-hog...

Lol when I first scanned that I read 'bag' for the word 'hog'

bababui · 06-14-2006, 10:41 AM

Something that has puzzled me is why the Eastern European nations havent had greater football success??

Sdpm100 · 06-14-2006, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chisanga

Heresy! ICC should be shot. Supersubs suck. I think EVERY international Captain thinks they are stupid

Did anyone like the supersub ever? If not then why was it brought in?
With some sports organizations I wonder whether those in charge think "we're not doing anything anyway, lets change the rules that have been there since the game was invented".
They change them back after a while anyway, but not after annoying their fan base.

Sdpm100 · 06-14-2006, 10:42 AM

Assistant needs glasses.

theasfl · 06-14-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Something that has puzzled me is why the Eastern European nations havent had greater football success??

hockey is my guess, aside from lack of experience and quality coaching, as well as powerful academies and such like most of Western Europe....and of course, America.

Sdpm100 · 06-14-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Something that has puzzled me is why the Eastern European nations havent had greater football success??

Not much money in these countries leads to poor infrastructure, so they are not able to produce star players.

theasfl · 06-14-2006, 10:45 AM

2-0 España at the half

theasfl · 06-14-2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Not much money in these countries leads to poor infrastructure, so they are not able to produce star players.

well yeah, but I didnt wanna play the poor card...

bababui · 06-14-2006, 10:45 AM

Im really sad that this match hasnt lived up to the hype...so far

Chisanga · 06-14-2006, 10:46 AM

Halftime: 2-0 Spain, Ukraine have very little chance in this game. Look to Spain to extend their lead in the second half.

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Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	Don't give FIFA ideas though, they'll do anything to get the American buck (and then China is next on the hit list). Another example is from cricket where the ICC are meddling with one day games (Chisanga will know what I'm talking about) - and bring in "supersubs" and "power plays" which are nothing like hockey "powerplays" but why worry? Instead of dealing with the real reason fewer people are going to ODIs - there are too many, they start changing the rules that have been there since time infinitum.

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bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Something that has puzzled me is why the Eastern European nations havent had greater football success??

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Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	Assistant needs glasses.

06-14-2006, 10:45 AM	#2539
bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Im really sad that this match hasnt lived up to the hype...so far