World Cup Match Thread Day 8 - Thursday

[DuDe]

Colombia v Ivory Coast

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25285169

• Venue:Estadio Nacional, Brasilia
• Date:Thursday 19 June
• Kick-off:17:00 BST

Coverage:BBC TV, BBC Radio 5 live and BBC Sport website

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Uruguay v England

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25285176

• Venue:Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
• Date:Thursday 19 June
• Kick-off:20:00 BST

Coverage:ITV, BBC Radio 5 live and BBC Sport website, highlights on BBC TV

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Japan v Greece

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25285183

• Venue:Estadio das Dunas, Natal
• Date:Thursday 19 June
• Kick-off:23:00 BST

Coverage:BBC TV, BBC Radio 5 live and BBC Sport website

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[AW?]

First reason i've had to not bother staying up late. Really can't sit through another Greek game. The other two games could really be something though considering how great this WC has been so far.

 

[Syn_13]

First reason i've had to not bother staying up late. Really can't sit through another Greek game. The other two games could really be something though considering how great this WC has been so far.

I like watching Japan, but yeah, Greece just doesn't sound appealing at all. Colombia and Ivory Coast should be a good one.

 

[Mustard]

England never get the result they need when ITV shows the game.

I'm worried.

 

[Bus-Conductor]

Hart

Johnson Cahill Jones Shaw


henderson Gerrard Wilshere


Sterling Sturridge Lallana​

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Hart

Johnson Cahill Jones Shaw


henderson Gerrard Wilshere


Sterling Sturridge Lallana​

You know that won't happen

 

[Nerine]

Think Rooney's starting isn't he?

 

[Syn_13]

Hart

Johnson Cahill Jones Shaw


henderson Gerrard Wilshere


Sterling Sturridge Lallana​

But...but...but you can't drop Rooney?!

I've been thinking for ages that England are more suited to playing a 4-3-3 with the midfielders they've got and the goal/assist threat that Sterling and Lallana provide. I'm sure the 4-2-3-1 Woy is playing is just to accomodate Rooney. If anyone deserves to play in the number 10 role, based on form, then it's Barkley anyway.

 

[WalkerboyUK]

I'd go with:

Hart
Johnson, Cahill, Jagielka, Baines
Henderson, Gerrard
Sterling, Rooney, Lallana
Sturridge

Let Sterling run at the defenders on the right flank, but with ability to come inside.
Have Lallana whipping ball in from left and then Rooney able to float around in the hole behind Sturridge.

Mind you, from the physical aspect, I'd be tempted to still Lambert up top!

 

[tototoner]

only change for England from 1st game will be Sterling left and Rooney in number 10 role - rafa fact

 

[Mr Pink]

I'd go with:

Hart
Johnson, Cahill, Jagielka, Baines
Henderson, Gerrard
Sterling, Rooney, Lallana
Sturridge

Let Sterling run at the defenders on the right flank, but with ability to come inside.
Have Lallana whipping ball in from left and then Rooney able to float around in the hole behind Sturridge.

Mind you, from the physical aspect, I'd be tempted to still Lambert up top!

That's the team I would pick all day long.

Gerrard needs the energy of Henderson beside him. Wilshere doesn't look fit either. Lallana offers more cuteness and guile than Welbeck and we really need to go for the win but that side offers a good balance.

 

[yankspurs]

I think Colombia has just become my 2nd team @DuDe @Mustard

10. Absolute 10. Complete smokeshow. Goddess. Love her.

 

[DuDe]

For anyone not involved in last night's forum action, here's an update:

Holy shit. This Mexican sports reporter is the new love of my love. Love her. Absolutely love her. Looks like im moving to Mexico, fellas

Better pics available here: http://www.barstoolsports.com/phill...porter-thats-wrecking-dicks-and-taking-names/ ....the comments are hilariously innappropriate also, but thats the MO of the barstool comment section. Viva la stool.

Viva la Spurs. Viva la Sandro. Viva la Poch.

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Beautiful but the Columbian bird is still my number 1.

Well I say that but Clare Balding is our effort. Google her and you'll see what I mean.

Dat chin.

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I requires education, my good man.

Here you are old fruit. Enjoy.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/wo...mbia-posting-picture-attractive-reporter.html

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Her name is Alejandra Buitrago.

https://twitter.com/alebuitragoh

LEGAL DISCLAIMER: if you get fired Googling her at work, and/or behaving in a manner best reserved for the privacy of your own home (at work), please don't blame me.

 

[van_Pommel]

Hart
Johnson__Cahill__Jones__Baines
Gerrard
Handerson______Wilshere
Sterling
Sturridge___Rooney​

 

[DuDe]

I have to say, I am actually quite looking forward to the England game tonight, whatever the result.

I just want to see some goddamn passion, like the Aussies and Chile yesterday.

Is that too much to ask for ... ?

 

[THFCSPURS19]

I have to say, I am actually quite looking forward to the England game tonight, whatever the result.

I just want to see some goddamn passion, like the Aussies and Chile yesterday.

Is that too much to ask for ... ?

Yep, all the players now know the lyrics of the National Anthem. You can see them saying it:

Hum Hum Hum Hum Hum Hum
Hum Hum Hum Hum Hum Hum
Hum Hum Hum Hum

etc.

 

[DuDe]

Ah, Spain 'highlights' on again.

 

[DuDe]

The BBC showed this a little while ago:

Del Bosque nearly getting on the wrong team bus!



Bless.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Nobody's in here today...

 

[DuDe]

Not yet ... but they will be