World Cup Kickoff Thread

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  • Johnboy412000
    Johnboy412000 Community Member Posts: 689 Empowering

    Err I think you need to re word your post. It wasn't a silly banner it was a show of disrespect to people who fought and lost in the battle. Ask Simon western what he thought of that banner. Just in case you forgotten he was disfigured in the conflict.

  • ChrisR777
    ChrisR777 Community Member Posts: 1,890 Championing
    edited July 16

    I know perfectly well who Simon 'Weston' is, in fact I am sat here not 2 miles from a 45 Commando memorial garden.

    You can substitute 'silly' for ill advised, childish, immature, if you like.

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 6,029 Championing

    The banner was a political statement. I think the players involved should be banned from taking part in the Sunday final.

    Lets hope Spain win on Sunday in the final.

  • Scooby222
    Scooby222 Community Member Posts: 192 Empowering

    I Hope that Spain win on Sunday too. And not just because they are my Sweepstake team.

    😁

  • Johnboy412000
    Johnboy412000 Community Member Posts: 689 Empowering

    I have some cousins that live in Spain. They moved there with the forces and stayed there ever since.

  • Johnboy412000
    Johnboy412000 Community Member Posts: 689 Empowering

    FIFA β€˜told Trump the US will host the 2031 Women’s World Cup’

    Oh dear more delayed kick off's and possible late nights lol. Good job it's in 5 years time. Not sure where next years is being held. The Lionesses have to qualify in October and November seeing as they blew the Group games at the last hurdle. It's actually more interesting watching the Lionesses play than it is the Lions lol. They get stuck in and throw everything they have at the game.

  • Scooby222
    Scooby222 Community Member Posts: 192 Empowering

    Next years Women's Football World Cup is being held in Brazil. So still a big time difference, but hopefully not so much FIFA interference!

    I agree about the Lionesses being a much better watch than the Three Lions, they don't hang back but keep pushing forward whatever. I also can't imagine Serena Wiegman substituting in more defenders when they have 40 minutes to go and are 1-0 up in a must-win game. Just wouldn't happen! πŸ˜•

  • Scooby222
    Scooby222 Community Member Posts: 192 Empowering

    So... is anyone going to stay up to watch the England v France match tonight? I can't face it, although I will record it just in case something happens that is reportedly worth watching tomorrow morning.

    Sigh. At least there is Diamond League Athletics from London this afternoon ( on BBC1).

    😎

  • kreacher
    kreacher Community Member Posts: 644 Empowering

    not going to watch the match, i have other things to watch, but knowing england they will have there best match ever. i'm going to watch the athletics though

  • Johnboy412000
    Johnboy412000 Community Member Posts: 689 Empowering

    Yeah I am. Kick off is 8pm so if it's settled in 90 mins then it'll be done by 10pm. If extra time and Penalty shoot out then nearer 11pm.

  • Johnboy412000
    Johnboy412000 Community Member Posts: 689 Empowering

    I have to agree with you there. Selina is a good manager and she doesn't hang about like Tucel. She probably knows the game and her players better than he knows his.

  • Johnboy412000
    Johnboy412000 Community Member Posts: 689 Empowering

    @Scooby222 there's always England v Argentina in the Rugby Union this evening lol. I used to live round the corner from the old Huddersfield Giants ground and occasionally had a grand stand view from the field in the play park. Not followed them of late though I'm more Footy oriented.

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 6,029 Championing

    I am going to watch the England v France game. I want to see if England can play the game of their life and restore some pride in their football.

    Unfortunately not holding my breath.

  • kreacher
    kreacher Community Member Posts: 644 Empowering
  • yellowpineapple84
    yellowpineapple84 Scope Member Posts: 334 Empowering

    I’m still undecided. Think I don’t really want to watch it

  • Johnboy412000
    Johnboy412000 Community Member Posts: 689 Empowering
  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 6,029 Championing

    First three minutes and England have scored.

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 6,029 Championing

    England 2 after 18 minutes. They are alive so far tonight. 2-0

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 6,029 Championing

    I cannot believe it England 3-0 what a game all before half time. Not sure what has happened to France.

  • kreacher
    kreacher Community Member Posts: 644 Empowering

    well i switched on to have alook at what was going on after like 19 mins, just scored the 2nd as and now decided to watch it and now its 4