World Cup 2014 Brasil

Defending champions often seem to have bad world cups (France & Italy spring to mind) perhaps after winning it once the players lose the hunger.

Would be a real shame if Ronaldo's World Cup is over

Another utterly stupid sending off by Cameroon's Alex Song

I would like offer my apologies to all Aussie posters on this thread you were pretty good against Holland when I half expected Holland to overrun you so I apologise. I Was so surprised with Spain. I really expected them to have a real go at Chile, only to find they were so poor again. I think they are now at the position that we're so often in, how do you replace experienced internationals? I wonder, is it possible that we won't see the likes of Casillas or Torres etc, on the world stage again? Certainly Casillas won't be for sure is my own opinion, and a few others I wouldn't say their era of dominance is over I would say that they will lick their wounds and come back stronger in Europe, but on the world stage I doubt if they will be the no.1 team by the end of the year. Certainly they do need a coach to take them forward with a new way of thinking. David Moyes perhaps?

(18-06-2014 20:56 )bytor Wrote:  Holland v Chile should be a match to savour

Fully expect that to be one of the games of the second round!!

(18-06-2014 22:28 )Ram Wrote:  Would be a real shame if Ronaldo's World Cup is over

He had surgery before the competition right? I must admit he didn't look sharp the other day.