WC 2006 Official Thread - Page 286

redmarkYankees · 06-19-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

Hmmm same as you saying some soldiers have demanded more money when I actually said "ALL soldiers" we can all pick parts out of statements to make our point but seems you do it more than others, I seem to remember a few other threads you join seem to drop into the gutter amazing how we had thousands of posts without a bad word till you turned up hmmm

Sigh.

No, actually I meant keep reading to this post http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...postcount=5365.

As for the rest... whatever. Raise it in offtopic, where I generally do my guttering work, apparently. You're the one making this personal, see?

bababui · 06-19-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

My ex was from Kagoshima..its a cool city..from the region of the most ferocious samurai

Chisanga · 06-19-2006, 12:54 PM

Do you think that FIFA referees are sent on a special course to teach them how to tuck their shirts into their shorts, with EXTREME prejudice?

blgoblue2 · 06-19-2006, 12:54 PM

Looks like a crappy game.

redmarkYankees · 06-19-2006, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Way to throw me under the bus

bababui · 06-19-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chisanga

Do you think that FIFA referees are sent on a special course to teach them how to tuck their shirts into their shorts, with EXTREME prejudice?

Its strange just how fun that can be given enough time to do the job correctly

theasfl · 06-19-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by redmarkYankees

Just checked back, it was indeed bababui who first said Europe underperformed.

I wasn't particularly arguing against CONCACAF at all, I started speculating off the top of my head about whether CONCACAF or Asia were underperforming most in recent years. The discussion about Europe grew from there; Europe provides half the teams because it has at least half the talent, historically. It's record in getting teams to the semis I believes justifies that on a crude level. We could calculate a WIN% by federation games played, but I can't be bothered. I'd guess SA would come top, then Europe. After that, I have no idea.

Mexico are always mentioned as a danger, but have never really in my lifetime justified it - yes, Spain is a very apt comparison. I think Spain might actually do well this time, but they could still have one bad game in the QFs and go out to an inferior side.

I could argue that if more World Cups were played in the Americas, we'd do better than we have in the past...or if there were less in Europe, theyd do worse than they have...but I see no point in this.

I have no problem with the way teams get in now, but as Ive said before Id like to see some more expansion to give the smaller federations a chance to prove themselves. I suppose a little play-in type mini qualifying tournament with say 8-12 teams for 4 places (2 or 3 groups of 4) or something along those lines could theoretically act as a finals expansion to a degree. If its broadcast here, then it may be a good idea...so long as its teams are equally drawn from each federation.

bababui · 06-19-2006, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blgoblue2

Looks like a crappy game.

This is a must win game so look for excitement

TonyJ · 06-19-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chisanga

And Rugby can have hot fans too:

ahem. the two in the middle

roffle

Check out the dude on the right. Wonder what he's looking at.

theasfl · 06-19-2006, 12:58 PM

Shep Messing's back...damn.

blgoblue2 · 06-19-2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyJ

roffle

Check out the dude on the right. Wonder what he's looking at.

Sweet shoulders d00d

bababui · 06-19-2006, 01:00 PM

I cant imagone any mod wanting to dig through 300 pages on this thread..we might be in a free posting zone

theasfl · 06-19-2006, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

I cant imagone any mod wanting to dig through 300 pages on this thread..we might be in a free posting zone

trust me, we're not.

bababui · 06-19-2006, 01:02 PM

3-0 Ukraine

bababui · 06-19-2006, 01:03 PM

Did Owen Wilson take that corner kick??

Sdpm100 · 06-19-2006, 01:03 PM

Here are the average stats by confederation for semi-finalists. What the **** it tells you even I don't know.

I'll get the stats for the 24- and 32-team era, which are more representative soon.

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Region		AFC	CAF	CONC.	CONM.	OFC	UEFA	Total
Representatives	19	23	28	65	2	192	329
Ave. per WC	1.12	1.35	1.65	3.82	0.12	11.29	19.35

SFs		1		1	19		47	68
Average	qual.	0.06	0.00	0.06	1.12	0.00	2.76		
Exp. qual. ave.	0.23	0.28	0.34	0.79	0.02	2.33

Chisanga · 06-19-2006, 01:03 PM

Goal!

theasfl · 06-19-2006, 01:03 PM

1-0 4th minute...

yeah, Ukraine = good...Spain = great.

Sdpm100 · 06-19-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

3-0 Ukraine

Nah, it's just 1-0 for now.

ukhotstove · 06-19-2006, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by redmarkYankees

Sigh.

No, actually I meant keep reading to this post http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...postcount=5365.

As for the rest... whatever. Raise it in offtopic, where I generally do my guttering work, apparently. You're the one making this personal, see?

Hard to talk to someone who seems intent on an argument, I moved from that phase of my life when I was about 12 maybe you should move on to the OT boards

06-19-2006, 12:54 PM	#5703
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06-19-2006, 12:58 PM	#5710
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06-19-2006, 01:03 PM	#5716
Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	Here are the average stats by confederation for semi-finalists. What the **** it tells you even I don't know. I'll get the stats for the 24- and 32-team era, which are more representative soon. Code: Region AFC CAF CONC. CONM. OFC UEFA Total Representatives 19 23 28 65 2 192 329 Ave. per WC 1.12 1.35 1.65 3.82 0.12 11.29 19.35 SFs 1 1 19 47 68 Average qual. 0.06 0.00 0.06 1.12 0.00 2.76 Exp. qual. ave. 0.23 0.28 0.34 0.79 0.02 2.33 Last edited by Sdpm100; 06-19-2006 at 01:04 PM.

06-19-2006, 01:03 PM	#5717
Chisanga Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 2,404	Goal! __________________ "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

06-19-2006, 01:03 PM	#5718
theasfl Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Coral Springs, FL or Orlando, FL (UCF) Posts: 7,988	1-0 4th minute... yeah, Ukraine = good...Spain = great. __________________ All-Sports Fantasy League The ASFL 22 different games, 9 sports. Please check out the website (www.theasfl.com/asfl2/). The league is free- if you're interested please fill out the signup form and/or email the commissioner. Miami Talons (ABL): 2004, 2005 & 2008 Champs

06-19-2006, 12:54 PM	#5704
blgoblue2 Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Walled Lake, Michigan Member #13775 Posts: 886	Looks like a crappy game.

06-19-2006, 01:00 PM	#5712
bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I cant imagone any mod wanting to dig through 300 pages on this thread..we might be in a free posting zone

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bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	3-0 Ukraine

06-19-2006, 01:03 PM	#5715
bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Did Owen Wilson take that corner kick??