The Iceman of the North Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 What have any of the other countries hosting World Cups done for the sport?None of those have demanded the right to host the World Cup based on some kind of entitlement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 None of those have demanded the right to host the World Cup based on some kind of entitlement.No they just bribed the right FIFA officials, and you don't think Brazil hosting the next World Cup has anything to do with their history in the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman of the North Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 No they just bribed the right FIFA officials, and you don't think Brazil hosting the next World Cup has anything to do with their history in the game?You're right, the only reason England lost the bid was that they didn't spend enough money on bribery! Get over yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 You're right, the only reason England lost the bid was that they didn't spend enough money on bribery! Get over yourself! :lol: No I just don't think there's anything wrong with the argument that footballing tradition as well as being one of major hubs of the sport merit consideration when looking at world cup bids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman of the North Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 :lol: No I just don't think there's anything wrong with the argument that footballing tradition as well as being one of major hubs of the sport merit consideration when looking at world cup bids.I'm sure it was considered, but found too light in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Baelish Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 So ... two days until Survival Sunday in the Premier League. At the moment, the bottom looks like this:15. Blackburn .... 40pts16. Wolves ....... 40pts17. Birmingham ... 39pts------------------------18. Blackpool .... 39pts19. Wigan ........ 39pts20. West Ham ..... 33ptsWolves v Blackburn; Spurs v Birmingham; Man Utd v Blackpool; Stoke v Wigan are the fixtures. I've got a horrible feeling Blackpool and Wigan are going to go down as I just can't see them winning their games. 'Pool have to hope Man Utd have one eye on the CL final to stand a chance, while Wigan must hope Stoke are still hungover from the FA Cup final last weekend. Birmingham have to snap out of their post-Carling Cup stupor and get something from their match to make sure. I think Wolves will beat Blackburn to ensure their survival. I really hope it's Blackburn and Birmingham that go down (not that I dislike Birmingham - I just like the others more).What are everyone else's predictions? It should be a hell of a day on Sunday regardless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Wolves and Blackburn. Wolves because they've always irked me for some reason and I dislike them even more with Mick McCarthy, Blackburn because of the owners and because they joined in playing for a draw with us last weekend, despite not actually being safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcibiades Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Pool have to hope Man Utd have one eye on the CL final to stand a chanceFergie has given us some hints on the lineup we'll see!“On Sunday we’ll do our fairest to make sure there’s no criticism of the club. There are players who need a game anyway. Darren Fletcher, Paul Scholes and Anderson will all play. Berbatov, Evra, van der Sar as well. They’ll all play – that’s certain.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 So what do people think of Eden Hazard round these here parts? Looks like the tug-of-war over his future is about to get serious, Liverpool asking Lille to appraise them of all developments seems to have cemented that he's leaving, with him making it pretty clear that he's looking to go to a 'big club' there seems to be a sharpening of interest. Though with Lille about to win the league he may yet stay, it does look like he's off.I think he's going to be brilliant myself, a potential best player in the world. The closest there is atm to a prime Ronaldinho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoë Sumra Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I've got a horrible feeling Blackpool and Wigan are going to go down as I just can't see them winning their games. 'Pool have to hope Man Utd have one eye on the CL final to stand a chance, while Wigan must hope Stoke are still hungover from the FA Cup final last weekend. Birmingham have to snap out of their post-Carling Cup stupor and get something from their match to make sure. I think Wolves will beat Blackburn to ensure their survival. I really hope it's Blackburn and Birmingham that go down (not that I dislike Birmingham - I just like the others more).I can definitely see Blackpool losing by less than Birmingham lose by - B'pool have shown a lot more drive in their last few games than B'ham - and thereby finishing above them. It's a chance at least. Wigan winning is a distinct possibility. Don't like to predict Wolves-B'burn.My heart says Birmingham and Blackburn to go down (I have nothing against Birmingham except that they've stopped playing recently and it's bloody boring to watch. I grew up near Blackburn and have rather more against them); my head says Wigan and...probably Birmingham again, maybe Blackpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renasko Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 So what do people think of Eden Hazard round these here parts? I've only seen a few times in European competition, and it's clear to see the player has great potential. It'll be interesting to seeing how much wrangling goes on over price of the transfer. Is he a 20-30 million player? I haven't seen enough to decide.As for the relegation battle, I'm hoping Blackpool and Wigan stay up, but I think only one of them might get a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxus Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 What are everyone else's predictions?i have no idea what will happen but i'd like blackpool to stay in the premiership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Mongoose Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I'd like Blackburn and Wigan to go down, if possible.So what do people think of Eden Hazard round these here parts?Looks good on Youtube. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Wizard Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Wolves will stay up. They've been on good form on late and Steven Fletcher has started scoring consistently/McCarthy is actually playing him. I have a sneaky feeling that Birmingham might beat an erratic Spurs with Kevin Phillips popping up with a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renasko Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 May the drinks flow. Well done Neil Lennon and the Boys! Deserved winners of the Scottish Cup. The first of many, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Baelish Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Just saw some of the highlights of the Celtic-Motherwell game and I can't understand how there weren't two red cards in the first half. The Celtic No.5 and one of the Motherwell players threw themselves into challenges, studs first and feet off the ground. The Celtic guy actually smacked his opponent right in the centre of the shin. Some nasty stuff.The Ki goal was pretty special though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Wizard Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 The best one was Steven Craigan's deliberate handball that the referee didn't notice. Amazing.Wimbledon are back in the football league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renasko Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Some nasty stuffSome the challenges indeed were reckless, but it was a miserable day weather wise. Players were sliding all over the place and thrown-ins (thankfully seldom) were even difficult. Very wet. I was glad the ref didn't send anyone off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Interesting match last night between NYRB and Houston. First Red Bulls get their fastest goal in team history (49 seconds), then get the crucial equalizer somewhere past the 90th minute. In between there were penalties, a handball that the ref missed, and a narrowly avoided OG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 :love: Brett Emerton :love:GO ROVERS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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