| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far 18:02 - Jun 14 with 4878 views | Illinoisblue |
That bit when the three VAR refs are introduced.
The game turning into quarters. How the fk has this happened? It’s not even that hot in the U.S. in June.
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 18:59 - Jun 14 with 905 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 18:09 - Jun 14 by armchaircritic59 |
It's a show, the soccer ( sorry, football :) ) is a sideshow. If I typed what I really think, I think it would get taken down, so I'll leave it there! |
So it's the World Cup. And the World Cup has 'host' countries. And part of the fun of the World Cup is seeing how a host country presents the game.
It's different to how we present the game. Just as 2002 in Korea and Japan was different to how we present the game. Or South Africa in 2010.
The Americans are more 'showbiz' than us. So we are getting the game with a little bit of razzmatazz. Enjoy it for what it is or don't. It will be somewhere else next ime around.
And I really can't think of what would make you so angry about this World Cup that your post would be taken down. |  |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 19:19 - Jun 14 with 866 views | Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 18:47 - Jun 14 by Whos_blue |
I think the OP was just a bit tongue in cheek 4J, as have been most of the replies.
I don't think anyone is taking it as "what boils my p1ss about this sh1t show". |
Who knows the entire weekend has been obsessive moaning about a pretty decent start to a tournament. From the kick off times (funny that 4000 miles away) to the lack of seeing the bigger nations on the opening few days.
Thats after I’ve read posts from individuals wanting Rice to have an ACL injury and another stating to anyone even watching it is a fascist. Why do mods even let that crap get slung around.
So yeah this can be a bit of angry/unpleasant place at times, when people just want to talk or dare I say, even enjoy football.
I’m off to enjoy the atmosphere of the summer with people that want to have fun. The politics and overall negativity of this place is completely draining. |  |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 19:20 - Jun 14 with 864 views | Sarge |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 18:27 - Jun 14 by Zx1988 |
Looking at it, apparently the Germans' one (Völlig Losgelöst - Peter Schilling) is the DFB's official goal music (that's one thing that I've never quite got my head around with German football - they're big on tradition and atmosphere, but go nuts for goal music).
Does the FA have an official tune? |
Yeah but that song is a banger (and was the title music for Deutschland 83/86/89). I’m hoping ours is Chelsea Dagger. |  | | |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 19:30 - Jun 14 with 839 views | Whos_blue |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 19:19 - Jun 14 by Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
Who knows the entire weekend has been obsessive moaning about a pretty decent start to a tournament. From the kick off times (funny that 4000 miles away) to the lack of seeing the bigger nations on the opening few days.
Thats after I’ve read posts from individuals wanting Rice to have an ACL injury and another stating to anyone even watching it is a fascist. Why do mods even let that crap get slung around.
So yeah this can be a bit of angry/unpleasant place at times, when people just want to talk or dare I say, even enjoy football.
I’m off to enjoy the atmosphere of the summer with people that want to have fun. The politics and overall negativity of this place is completely draining. |
I have neither the time or inclination to read all the posts here so can't comment too much, but yes, the Rice stuff was shameful.
I'm not sure I ever saw the fascist comment! This place does throw up the odd classic take!
All I would say though is that the thread couldn't be much clearer about it's intent though, so moans and gripes could only have been expected.
Neither of us need our time hoovered up any more on this topic so I wish you well with your fun seeking.
It's always good for the soul. |  |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 19:38 - Jun 14 with 828 views | Zx1988 |
Official half-and-half scarves.
For £40 a go. | |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 19:47 - Jun 14 with 806 views | Dubtractor |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 19:38 - Jun 14 by Zx1988 |
Official half-and-half scarves.
For £40 a go. |
Half and half scarves may only be sold by some shady bloke with a load of them in a holdall.
Official half and half scarves. Goodness me. |  |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 19:51 - Jun 14 with 797 views | Zx1988 |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 19:47 - Jun 14 by Dubtractor |
Half and half scarves may only be sold by some shady bloke with a load of them in a holdall.
Official half and half scarves. Goodness me. |
Exactly - you can't be having actual real names on a half-and-half scarf.
The one I've seen tonight's game should be "Central Europe White v Spicy Holland". | |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 20:00 - Jun 14 with 778 views | Illinoisblue |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 18:53 - Jun 14 by Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
I literally said I’d only do it if the temps warranted it. |
Players survived World Cup 94. Although seem to recall Steve Staunton wore a baseball cap during the warmups and anthems 😄 | |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 20:08 - Jun 14 with 768 views | LeoMuff |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 19:19 - Jun 14 by Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
Who knows the entire weekend has been obsessive moaning about a pretty decent start to a tournament. From the kick off times (funny that 4000 miles away) to the lack of seeing the bigger nations on the opening few days.
Thats after I’ve read posts from individuals wanting Rice to have an ACL injury and another stating to anyone even watching it is a fascist. Why do mods even let that crap get slung around.
So yeah this can be a bit of angry/unpleasant place at times, when people just want to talk or dare I say, even enjoy football.
I’m off to enjoy the atmosphere of the summer with people that want to have fun. The politics and overall negativity of this place is completely draining. |
Or the unthinkable - Maybe the excessive moaning on here about this WC being sh1t so far, means it has actually been Shit. |  |
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| It really hasn't though..... on 20:10 - Jun 14 with 766 views | Bloots |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 20:08 - Jun 14 by LeoMuff |
Or the unthinkable - Maybe the excessive moaning on here about this WC being sh1t so far, means it has actually been Shit. |
....it's just "cool" to be negative about it.
Unfortunately it's a trend in general these days. |  |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 20:43 - Jun 14 with 729 views | Crock |
Does anyone know why two of them are sitting and one of them is standing? |  |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 20:52 - Jun 14 with 691 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 18:22 - Jun 14 by Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
Done for about the last 4 tournaments including the euros |
You're batting a great innings for the US here Joey, your visa should be safe! |  |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 20:54 - Jun 14 with 693 views | Mullet |
Life is a highway.
IYKYK |  |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 20:55 - Jun 14 with 679 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 18:47 - Jun 14 by Whos_blue |
I think the OP was just a bit tongue in cheek 4J, as have been most of the replies.
I don't think anyone is taking it as "what boils my p1ss about this sh1t show". |
Ashton Out. | |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 20:56 - Jun 14 with 687 views | ONENIL78 |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 20:54 - Jun 14 by Mullet |
Life is a highway.
IYKYK |
Netherlands v Japan...lets see how late kick off is for this one | | | |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 21:00 - Jun 14 with 661 views | ONENIL78 |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 20:56 - Jun 14 by ONENIL78 |
Netherlands v Japan...lets see how late kick off is for this one |
Pretty spot on actually | | | |
| It really hasn't though..... on 21:11 - Jun 14 with 634 views | Dubtractor |
| It really hasn't though..... on 20:10 - Jun 14 by Bloots |
....it's just "cool" to be negative about it.
Unfortunately it's a trend in general these days. |
I've not really been watching much, but just looking at results there have clearly been some interesting games, though the nonsense surrounding the actual football seems to be pretty grating
My not watching is not really a protest, more just a lack of enthusiasm, albeit half watched the Germany game earlier as I had nothing better to do. | |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 21:18 - Jun 14 with 614 views | vapour_trail |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 18:33 - Jun 14 by Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
Or just stop being the most miserable bastards on earth. |
LOL. You’re giving off massive Gianni vibes this week. |  |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 21:18 - Jun 14 with 615 views | ITFC_Forever |
I’ve watched most of the games with a socially acceptable kick-off time as well as the Brazil game last night and am enjoying it for the most part.
Everyone from a round the world is having a nice time in the host cities …. Until the English arrive and are generally obnoxious with an unpleasant snarl at everything, to the soundtrack of the tedious Starmer song. |  |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 21:24 - Jun 14 with 590 views | vapour_trail |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 20:00 - Jun 14 by Illinoisblue |
Players survived World Cup 94. Although seem to recall Steve Staunton wore a baseball cap during the warmups and anthems 😄 |
There’s absolutely no need for three minute breaks in each half of every game. I worry that this will become normal and football will become a game of quarters longer term. And that will be a dreadful legacy if that’s what the septics give us.
My son observed that him and his teammates have their water bottles strewn along the sideline when it’s hot so they can grab them. Obvs they ain’t going to do that but pretending it’s player welfare at twenty degrees in Toronto is such buIIshit when we all know it’s to bring in additional advertising breaks. | |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 21:26 - Jun 14 with 577 views | vapour_trail |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 21:18 - Jun 14 by ITFC_Forever |
I’ve watched most of the games with a socially acceptable kick-off time as well as the Brazil game last night and am enjoying it for the most part.
Everyone from a round the world is having a nice time in the host cities …. Until the English arrive and are generally obnoxious with an unpleasant snarl at everything, to the soundtrack of the tedious Starmer song. |
I think it’s been great on the pitch so far. | |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 21:29 - Jun 14 with 560 views | J2BLUE |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 21:24 - Jun 14 by vapour_trail |
There’s absolutely no need for three minute breaks in each half of every game. I worry that this will become normal and football will become a game of quarters longer term. And that will be a dreadful legacy if that’s what the septics give us.
My son observed that him and his teammates have their water bottles strewn along the sideline when it’s hot so they can grab them. Obvs they ain’t going to do that but pretending it’s player welfare at twenty degrees in Toronto is such buIIshit when we all know it’s to bring in additional advertising breaks. |
Should be 60 seconds and away from the dugouts. Have people ready to go on with drinks during any injury.
FIFA need to come up with a plan for ever increasing temperatures. |  | | |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 21:31 - Jun 14 with 555 views | vapour_trail |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 21:29 - Jun 14 by J2BLUE |
Should be 60 seconds and away from the dugouts. Have people ready to go on with drinks during any injury.
FIFA need to come up with a plan for ever increasing temperatures. |
Totally.
I think what FIFA will more likely do is recognise the value that the hydration breaks have added to the balance sheets of broadcasters globally and adjust their own thinking accordingly. | |
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| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 21:40 - Jun 14 with 524 views | MattinLondon |
My only irritant is when the camera pans to a bunch of celebrities high-fiving one another when they know that they are in shot.
In true WC tradition the director should only show close-ups of really attractive women with big tits wearing low cut or tight tops. |  | | |
| Minor irritations about the World Cup so far on 21:50 - Jun 14 with 479 views | Keno |
Gary Neville |  |
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