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FIFA World Cup - Qatar 2022
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I understand the sentiment if you habitually watch matches in pubs, and I disagree with holding it in Qatar in general.Karim_myBagheri said:What I love about a summer world cup is, well, it's in the summer.
Beer gardens, atmosphere, daylight in the evenings and outside screens. This will be freezing, wet, hard to see or get a seat in front of a screen and overall be a bit shite atmosphere wise.
However I've got used to this idea of pausing the football season and holding the World Cup in winter. In summer I enjoy spending time gardening, going out, going on holiday, doing other daytime activities. In winter I'm happy to spend the time needed to watch the matches on the sofa. January would be perfect as I hate that lull after Christmas.
If it works out, I wouldn't be surprised if it's suggested again for 2026, especially considering the heat in summer in USA and Mexico.
Does no-one else feel like me, or at least understand the advantages?2 -
Southgate f******g mental to not take Toney1
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You dont think this has anything to do with it?carly burn said:Southgate f******g mental to not take Toney
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/nov/06/ivan-toney-fa-assisting-enquiries-brentford-england
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That Areola will feel a bit of a tit if he makes a mistake.ForeverAddickted said:6 -
With Mexico announcing their squad around 10 minutes or so ago, Ecuador are the last remaining nation to have not done so.0
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I mean, least surprising news ever…jimmymelrose said:1 -
Looks like England are one of few teams that doesn't have a friendly before the group game v Iran
I suppose match fitness isn't a problem
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10 ex Addicks going to the World Cup!Should get some sort of payment for : smith, Williams, Gunter & millar0
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Think Saudi Arabia are going for the 2030 WC, there's no way that could be held in the summer either.jimmymelrose said:
I understand the sentiment if you habitually watch matches in pubs, and I disagree with holding it in Qatar in general.Karim_myBagheri said:What I love about a summer world cup is, well, it's in the summer.
Beer gardens, atmosphere, daylight in the evenings and outside screens. This will be freezing, wet, hard to see or get a seat in front of a screen and overall be a bit shite atmosphere wise.
However I've got used to this idea of pausing the football season and holding the World Cup in winter. In summer I enjoy spending time gardening, going out, going on holiday, doing other daytime activities. In winter I'm happy to spend the time needed to watch the matches on the sofa. January would be perfect as I hate that lull after Christmas.
If it works out, I wouldn't be surprised if it's suggested again for 2026, especially considering the heat in summer in USA and Mexico.
Does no-one else feel like me, or at least understand the advantages?2 -
I can only think of 9. Who have I missed?sammy391 said:10 ex Addicks going to the World Cup!Should get some sort of payment for : smith, Williams, Gunter & millar
2 England, 5 Wales, 1 Poland and 1 Canada.0 -
A January WC would've certainly taken away the boredom of that month!, however for me the WC is 1,000% a summer tournament and should stay that wayjimmymelrose said:
I understand the sentiment if you habitually watch matches in pubs, and I disagree with holding it in Qatar in general.Karim_myBagheri said:What I love about a summer world cup is, well, it's in the summer.
Beer gardens, atmosphere, daylight in the evenings and outside screens. This will be freezing, wet, hard to see or get a seat in front of a screen and overall be a bit shite atmosphere wise.
However I've got used to this idea of pausing the football season and holding the World Cup in winter. In summer I enjoy spending time gardening, going out, going on holiday, doing other daytime activities. In winter I'm happy to spend the time needed to watch the matches on the sofa. January would be perfect as I hate that lull after Christmas.
If it works out, I wouldn't be surprised if it's suggested again for 2026, especially considering the heat in summer in USA and Mexico.
Does no-one else feel like me, or at least understand the advantages?
this has to be a one off and not to be repeated0 -
shine166 said:
Think Saudi Arabia are going for the 2030 WC, there's no way that could be held in the summer either.jimmymelrose said:
I understand the sentiment if you habitually watch matches in pubs, and I disagree with holding it in Qatar in general.Karim_myBagheri said:What I love about a summer world cup is, well, it's in the summer.
Beer gardens, atmosphere, daylight in the evenings and outside screens. This will be freezing, wet, hard to see or get a seat in front of a screen and overall be a bit shite atmosphere wise.
However I've got used to this idea of pausing the football season and holding the World Cup in winter. In summer I enjoy spending time gardening, going out, going on holiday, doing other daytime activities. In winter I'm happy to spend the time needed to watch the matches on the sofa. January would be perfect as I hate that lull after Christmas.
If it works out, I wouldn't be surprised if it's suggested again for 2026, especially considering the heat in summer in USA and Mexico.
Does no-one else feel like me, or at least understand the advantages?
I guess the Qatar world Cup is a winter test for the future.
If they do this again then it could at least be more organised. I don't agree with it though. A world Cup should always be prioritised for the summer!0 -
gives southern hemisphere countries chance to host in their summer rather than in winter.
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England- Pope & Gallagherstackitsteve said:
I can only think of 9. Who have I missed?sammy391 said:10 ex Addicks going to the World Cup!Should get some sort of payment for : smith, Williams, Gunter & millar
2 England, 5 Wales, 1 Poland and 1 Canada.
wales - Williams, smith, Lockyer, levitt & Gunter
poland - beleik
canada - Millar
serbia - dmitrovic
Writing this, I’ve thought of another!
Serbia - Milos veljkovic
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Sarmiento for Ecuador maybe?1
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Imagine...QF sudden death penalty shootout. Harry maguire picks up the ball and very slowly walks to the goal....the panic is emerging and we know we are out of the tournament again
But to everyone's shock...he scores and celebrates like Stuart Pearce!
England are through...Christmas has come early!
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To be fair to him, Maguire's penalty in last years final v Italy was about a good a pen as you'll ever seeDave2l said:Imagine...QF sudden death penalty shootout. Harry maguire picks up the ball and very slowly walks to the goal....the panic is emerging and we know we are out of the tournament again
But to everyone's shock...he scores and celebrates like Stuart Pearce!
England are through...Christmas has come early!8 -
Rufus is a dogs name said:
To be fair to him, Maguire's penalty in last years final v Italy was about a good a pen as you'll ever seeDave2l said:Imagine...QF sudden death penalty shootout. Harry maguire picks up the ball and very slowly walks to the goal....the panic is emerging and we know we are out of the tournament again
But to everyone's shock...he scores and celebrates like Stuart Pearce!
England are through...Christmas has come early!
Vaguely remember it1 -
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"When I look at Harry, I see a partner. Through all our experiences he's had my back and I've had his," Stones said.
"We've had so many games together, we've made a bond and a partnership together. We know what the other person is going to do and how we work best together. It clicks."
Would have absolutely no problem with Maguire playing alongside Stones and White/Walker.7 -
Bit harsh on Walker to call it a partnership when it only really works because Walker is there in a back 3.ValleyGary said:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63629867"When I look at Harry, I see a partner. Through all our experiences he's had my back and I've had his," Stones said.
"We've had so many games together, we've made a bond and a partnership together. We know what the other person is going to do and how we work best together. It clicks."
Would have absolutely no problem with Maguire playing alongside Stones and White/Walker.1 -
unfortunately Maguire will start0
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Would love to see Maguire nick a goal in one of the group games to get his confidence up (and put two fingers up to those who have given him dogs abuse, despite his largely brilliant efforts for England)9
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England squad numbers:
1 Pickford
2 Walker
3 Shaw
4 Rice
5 Stones
6 Maguire
7 Grealish
8 Henderson
9 Kane
10 Sterling
11 Rashford
12 Trippier
13 Pope
14 Phillips
15 Dier
16 Coady
17 Saka
18 Alexander-Arnold
19 Mount
20 Foden
21 White
22 Bellingham
23 Ramsdale
24 Wilson
25 Maddison
26 Gallagher0 -
13 and double 13 for our ex players .. who said you had to be unlucky to play for us6
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good to see the england boys off earlier although not overly impressed with the non aknowledgement of the young fans cheering all bar kane, southgate and henderson ignored them.
callum wilson was more interested in his coffee0 -
Still trying to get excited about this. I didn't even know England were playing on Monday until my brother told me. Hopefully when it starts! I think I have three issues holding my excitement back. 1) I think Southgate is a coward tactically so when we face a decent team we will be too conservative and get knocked out. Put it this way, we would be better off scoring late if we take the lead. 2) It shouldn't be in Qatar and 3) It shouldn't be at this time of year.0
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Just watched ‘phenomenon’ on BBC4 about Brazilian Ronaldo. Amazing documentary and has got me even more excited for the World Cup.4
