The Official World Cup 2018 Megathread

[Paddingtonwolf]

Oh so close Iran.

 

[Local Wolf]

Should have put that away

 

[Alan]

Brutally close.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Brilliant nutmeg and cross.

Iran just look a different side now they have to go for it.

 

[Johnny75]

These Iranian lads can play.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

They should start like this against Portugal. Could be quite a game.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

State of that geezer taking the throw. A whole minute kissing the ball, three stalled run ups, then throws it short. In injury time.

Melon.

 

[Jinky]

What was he doing with the throw?! :icon_lol:

 

[Alan]

State of that geezer taking the throw. A whole minute kissing the ball, three stalled run ups, then throws it short. In injury time.

Melon.

Diversionary tactics innit

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Fuck diversion. It was the last throw of the dice. Get it in the fucking mixer.

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Was it Iran that were doing weird throws in their first game? Like running up and then stooping at the line to throw it short.

 

[White Wolf]

Never seen Cavani have a good game.

Same. People were raving about him 8 years ago but I've never seen him do well in a match in that time.

 

[Alan]

$#@! diversion. It was the last throw of the dice. Get it in the $#@!ing mixer.

I don't necessarily disagree with this tbf.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Despite the pre tournament rhetoric, cheating is still rife. Players falling over in apparent agony after just the slightest touch. Given the technology available, these incidents need looking at after the game and the cheats given an automatic three match ban.

 

[AndyWolves]

Despite the pre tournament rhetoric, cheating is still rife. Players falling over in apparent agony after just the slightest touch. Given the technology available, these incidents need looking at after the game and the cheats given an automatic three match ban.

I completely agree with your sentiments but how do you judge the force of the impact on the player?

 

[FrankMunro-371]

I completely agree with your sentiments but how do you judge the force of the impact on the player?

On occasions it might be difficult, but there have been a few blatant and pathetic attempts at cheating. Select a panel who will watch each game following the final whistle, pinpoint the cheats and ban them.

 

[AndyWolves]

Interesting graphic for distance covered and speed. Make of it what you will

 

[leedswolf]

Same. People were raving about him 8 years ago but I've never seen him do well in a match in that time.

Indeed.

 

[White Wolf]

Shouldn't be surprising but the Guardian thinks RLC will be starting in place of Alli against Panama as he is not fit. Good decision.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]