Posted:
#626
ALLEZZZZZZ !!!!
World Cup 2018
Posted:
#627
Something interesting....
Click on the 4th graphic in this twitter post. It is the passing map of Belgium.
Think France had a gameplan? Chadli is a guy that played very little for his very mediocre club team (West Brom). Look how little the big boys of Belgium were involved compared to Chadli.
Extremely telling.
https://twitter.com/11tegen11/status/1016775803261149186
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Posted:
#630
Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:
For those interested, this is an expected goals plot and percentage of winning for Belgium vs Brazil. I am obviously not yet over this.
For those interested, this is an expected goals plot and percentage of winning for Belgium vs Brazil. I am obviously not yet over this.
https://twitter.com/11tegen11/status/1015326078733377540
That graphic is stunning..I was forced to listen to the match due to driving but seeing that makes me wonder how Brazil didn't net 4 goals at minimum
Posted:
#632
It is hysterical to listen to these ESPN type guys talk about WC who know zero about it. I am watching pardon the interruption - and they literally couldn't name a player on either side - but they are talking about it like they do.
They should just ignore it all.
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Posted:
#635
Vive La FRANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hell yeah, that was a BIG W for Kaufee!!! My Brazil nightmares might finally be behind me.
Vanzack, nice f'n call! You are the man!
And yes - Watching ESPN talk about the WC is like listening to my wife break down a game. She had this to say today...."That guy in the blue jersey hit it with his head and it bounced in the goal"
Vanzack, thank you
Hell yeah, that was a BIG W for Kaufee!!! My Brazil nightmares might finally be behind me.
Vanzack, nice f'n call! You are the man!
And yes - Watching ESPN talk about the WC is like listening to my wife break down a game. She had this to say today...."That guy in the blue jersey hit it with his head and it bounced in the goal"
Vanzack, thank you
Posted:
#638
Quote Originally Posted by Kaufee:
Vive La FRANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hell yeah, that was a BIG W for Kaufee!!! My Brazil nightmares might finally be behind me.
Vanzack, nice f'n call! You are the man!
And yes - Watching ESPN talk about the WC is like listening to my wife break down a game. She had this to say today...."That guy in the blue jersey hit it with his head and it bounced in the goal"
Vanzack, thank you
Vive La FRANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hell yeah, that was a BIG W for Kaufee!!! My Brazil nightmares might finally be behind me.
Vanzack, nice f'n call! You are the man!
And yes - Watching ESPN talk about the WC is like listening to my wife break down a game. She had this to say today...."That guy in the blue jersey hit it with his head and it bounced in the goal"
Vanzack, thank you
That is funny. She should apply for a job at Fox.
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Posted:
#639
England / Croatia -
As I wrote earlier, I don't think there is a player on England that would start on Croatia other than Harry Kane for Mandzukic. Maybe GK would be a toss up, and maybe a defender here or there, but overall, Croatia have the players.
If this match is anything like the Belgium / France match, where for about 60 minutes both sides are very cautious and sit back, Croatia should boss the field. Rakitic and Modric love this type of game.
But unfortunately, this match should come down to one or two great (or lucky) plays that put one team up, and that is very difficult to predict.
If there was a month to prepare, I would be all over Croatia. I have read all sides of the debate if they will be affected by playing two ET matches in a row - but I believe it has to have an effect - even if on just a player or two.
There is no reason England should be favored here.
So while I think the match is somewhat of a toss up, I will be on Croatia because of price and because I would rather bet on talent than bet against a team being tired.
Croatia pk +150 (90 minutes) (1 to win 1.5)
Croatia to advance +140 (1 to win 1.4)
Predicted final score Croatia 1-0
GL
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Posted:
#640
Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:
On to the matches....
On to the matches....
A starting thought.... I am pretty surprised to see France at up to 9-1 available. I think they are probably the value right now in the "to win" market.
Shouldve listened to my own advice.
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Posted:
#642
Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:
England / Croatia -As I wrote earlier, I don't think there is a player on England that would start on Croatia other than Harry Kane for Mandzukic. Maybe GK would be a toss up, and maybe a defender here or there, but overall, Croatia have the players.If this match is anything like the Belgium / France match, where for about 60 minutes both sides are very cautious and sit back, Croatia should boss the field. Rakitic and Modric love this type of game.But unfortunately, this match should come down to one or two great (or lucky) plays that put one team up, and that is very difficult to predict.If there was a month to prepare, I would be all over Croatia. I have read all sides of the debate if they will be affected by playing two ET matches in a row - but I believe it has to have an effect - even if on just a player or two. There is no reason England should be favored here. So while I think the match is somewhat of a toss up, I will be on Croatia because of price and because I would rather bet on talent than bet against a team being tired.Croatia pk +150 (90 minutes) (1 to win 1.5)Croatia to advance +140 (1 to win 1.4)Predicted final score Croatia 1-0GL
England / Croatia -As I wrote earlier, I don't think there is a player on England that would start on Croatia other than Harry Kane for Mandzukic. Maybe GK would be a toss up, and maybe a defender here or there, but overall, Croatia have the players.If this match is anything like the Belgium / France match, where for about 60 minutes both sides are very cautious and sit back, Croatia should boss the field. Rakitic and Modric love this type of game.But unfortunately, this match should come down to one or two great (or lucky) plays that put one team up, and that is very difficult to predict.If there was a month to prepare, I would be all over Croatia. I have read all sides of the debate if they will be affected by playing two ET matches in a row - but I believe it has to have an effect - even if on just a player or two. There is no reason England should be favored here. So while I think the match is somewhat of a toss up, I will be on Croatia because of price and because I would rather bet on talent than bet against a team being tired.Croatia pk +150 (90 minutes) (1 to win 1.5)Croatia to advance +140 (1 to win 1.4)Predicted final score Croatia 1-0GL
I still like England, Vanz, due to all the intangibles I had mentioned. I also always thought Belgium v Croatia had a third place ring to it, though it would be funny (and poetic justice) to see England play Belgium after England lost on purpose to end up on the "easier" side of the draw:)
With England vs France, we get history, tradition, bad blood and a much better line for betting on France (because of all the drunken English fans you mentioned) than if they play Croatia:)
Posted:
#644
Quote Originally Posted by Titusblink:
VZ the value certainly with Croatia here, may touch slightly... But Deli Ali, Harry Kane, Kyle Walker, Harry Kane, perhaps John Stones and who knows about the other tall brutish defender but perhaps start for Croatia eh... Raheem Sterling is all bark no bite but mayybeee
VZ the value certainly with Croatia here, may touch slightly... But Deli Ali, Harry Kane, Kyle Walker, Harry Kane, perhaps John Stones and who knows about the other tall brutish defender but perhaps start for Croatia eh... Raheem Sterling is all bark no bite but mayybeee
Yeah agreed.
And Pickford over Subasich because I can't trust that hamstring.
I figure nobody will deny that Modric will be the best player on the field.
So who knows. That's why they play.
Posted:
#647
Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:
England / Croatia -
England / Croatia -
As I wrote earlier, I don't think there is a player on England that would start on Croatia other than Harry Kane for Mandzukic. Maybe GK would be a toss up, and maybe a defender here or there, but overall, Croatia have the players.
If this match is anything like the Belgium / France match, where for about 60 minutes both sides are very cautious and sit back, Croatia should boss the field. Rakitic and Modric love this type of game.
But unfortunately, this match should come down to one or two great (or lucky) plays that put one team up, and that is very difficult to predict.
If there was a month to prepare, I would be all over Croatia. I have read all sides of the debate if they will be affected by playing two ET matches in a row - but I believe it has to have an effect - even if on just a player or two.
There is no reason England should be favored here.
So while I think the match is somewhat of a toss up, I will be on Croatia because of price and because I would rather bet on talent than bet against a team being tired.
Croatia pk +150 (90 minutes) (1 to win 1.5)
Croatia to advance +140 (1 to win 1.4)
Predicted final score Croatia 1-0
GL
Meh,
Kane
Rashford
Sterling
Ali
Stones
Rose
Maguire
Pickford
Thats 8 players 8! That will get into Croatia, there is a reason for England favoured its because we are better matey, we also have the better manager.
I love everyone writing us off but its coming home baby!
Posted:
#650
Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:
Denied due to being overqualified
Quote Originally Posted by Kaufee:
Vive La FRANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Hell yeah, that was a BIG W for Kaufee!!! My Brazil nightmares might finally be behind me. Vanzack, nice f'n call! You are the man!And yes - Watching ESPN talk about the WC is like listening to my wife break down a game. She had this to say today...."That guy in the blue jersey hit it with his head and it bounced in the goal"Vanzack, thank you
That is funny. She should apply for a job at Fox.Vive La FRANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Hell yeah, that was a BIG W for Kaufee!!! My Brazil nightmares might finally be behind me. Vanzack, nice f'n call! You are the man!And yes - Watching ESPN talk about the WC is like listening to my wife break down a game. She had this to say today...."That guy in the blue jersey hit it with his head and it bounced in the goal"Vanzack, thank you
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