The Official World Cup 2018 Megathread

[Paddingtonwolf]

They named the song after the Columbia Hotel.

Those naming Columbia, South Carolina were referring to the UK spelling, just so you know.

 

[jd1981]

Won’t get to carried away by England we’ve played 2 dreadful sides but disposed of both. We look the real deal going forward but vulnerable at the back still.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

It's like arguing with the OED about whether it is accessorise or accessorize really.

 

[Tyrannosaurus Dan]

No we don't. The correct spelling in UK English is Columbia. We don't call that baltic country Sverige do we?

You even spelled it Colombia yourself earlier in the thread!

 

[MARKakaJIM]

You even spelled it Colombia yourself earlier in the thread!

Bantz.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

I know. Going for the modern convention. The correct original spelling was with the U. Like "ise" versus "ize" endings. IZE is correct, but modern convention is ISE

 

[The Bear]

To be fair to Bear, the commentators said this rule existed in the Portugal game when Ronaldo scored and 1 player stayed on the pitch while the rest celebrated. It happened for England's winner v Tunisia too. I think the rule is a myth but if so I'm not sure why teams keep making sure 1 outfield player stays on the pitch.

Cheers T-Dog. I knew I'd seen it highlighted earlier in the tournament but couldn't remember where.

 

[Johnny75]

I'm impressed with Yerry Mina, he looks a beast at the back and decent on the ball. Can see why Barca paid the money for him.

 

[Dire Wolf]

Colombia are a nice side to watch.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

I think both of these sides are pretty dull. Poland are the poorer by a country mile, though.

 

[Alan]

Didn't Poland win their qualifying group?

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Didn't Poland win their qualifying group?

Yes

W8 D1 L1 25 points GF 28 GA 14 GD +14

 

[darlowolf64]

Cheers T-Dog. I knew I'd seen it highlighted earlier in the tournament but couldn't remember where.

Commentators knowing jack shit, shocker... I stuck a copy of Law 8 and they know fuck all. :icon_lol:

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Bednarek is fucking rancid.

 

[Alan]

Yes

W8 D1 L1 25 points GF 28 GA 14 GD +14

Jesus. You wouldn't guess it from this.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Bar Denmark a truly shit group though.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Oh dear. Work is going to be awful in the morning.

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

Bye bye Poland

 

[Johnny75]

Cracking pass from Quintero.

 

[Alan]

Bar Denmark a truly $#@! group though.

Must have been.

2 - 0 and Poland are going out with a whimper. Just brilliant pass from Quintero and calm finish from Falcao.