Who's Your Money On For The World Cup?

[game4shame]

I'll be cheering on Australia as i'm an Ozzie resident

I thought you lived in BKK mate?

I do. But i'm also an Ozzie resident. Moving back in October.

aaah, I see.

A Scots-born Ozzie resident living in Thailand? Mate, you've made me jealous.

sorry

Edited March 31, 2006 by game4shame

[Noel]

The bookies, odds-on...

[opothai]

money on england [best chance for decades ]

but as an out sider have put a few bob on mexico at 50-1

they dominated and beat brazil in thier last encounter, easy qualification. and seeded.

should qualify easy from their group.

[britmaveric]

My darkhorse is the yanks.

[lung]

My heart says England, but my head says Germany, home advantage and all that.

[kayo]

the full monty folks.... Central America is represented by Trinidad & Tobago.... in the final versus the ivory coast or something.

Serious... I´ll be rooting for the orange shirts,

second choice blighty

Realistic choice (the money option) Brazil will SWEEP it.

[Joey Boy]

Reads from the last few posts that 'betting' is the name of the game here!

Prof, would you take on that bet then?

I'm serious, I'd bet at even odds that England won't get to the semis.

poor odds, theres much better value to be found online

Prof, would you take on that bet then?

I'm serious, I'd bet at even odds that England won't get to the semis.

Gambling is illegal in Thailand.

Betting online, on foreign websites isnt!

[Donz]

Australia vs Sth Korea in the final.

Im gonna put $10 on it

Why so much? you could put 50 cents on it and still win a fortune.

donz, did you watch the last world cup in sydney? i was wondering do they show it on channel 7 or 10 ? just normal tv or will i need cable?

It was on standard issue TV from what I remember

It was on SBS.

I wish scotland made it to the world cup

[greenwanderer108]

The Green Wanderer's prediction for 2006 FIFA World Cup:

The German fields are Nana Plaza, and USA is a lonely business man looking to score!

England, Italy, Germany, and Brazil won't succeed, not even if she was a Wh#re

It's gonna be a bigger upset that will go down in the books

Like when USA beat England in 1950 and Portugal in 2002

Gonna steal that cup away just like a skilled crook

More shocking than Uraguay's conquest 76 years ago too!

I'll bet 10,000....

satang

[warriors]

Any one got the times it is going to be shown on T.V. in Thailand Bangkok. If it is shown live what times????????

Thanks

Not much news only about TAXIN

[LaoPo]

Any one got the times it is going to be shown on T.V. in Thailand Bangkok. If it is shown live what times????????

Thanks

Not much news only about TAXIN

Don't know if the games will be live but I assume the most important games will be.

Here's a list of the times they're playing (London time) just add 6 hours for Thailand.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sol/shared/spl/hi/fo...f/wallchart.pdf

Here is the link for the official website of the FIFA:

http://www.fifa.com/en/index.html

LaoPo

Edited April 1, 2006 by LaoPo

[bomber]

germany at 7-1 look a good bet,not a great german team by their standards.will probablyy play brazil in the final.host nations always always do well.brazil favorites rightly so but 3-1,germany better value.

[warriors]

Any one got the times it is going to be shown on T.V. in Thailand Bangkok. If it is shown live what times????????

Thanks

Not much news only about TAXIN

Don't know if the games will be live but I assume the most important games will be.

Here's a list of the times they're playing (London time) just add 6 hours for Thailand.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sol/shared/spl/hi/fo...f/wallchart.pdf

Here is the link for the official website of the FIFA:

http://www.fifa.com/en/index.html

Thank you Laopo

LaoPo

[Simmo]

although i will be in australia i wonder what sort of time the games will be on tv. and will i need cable?

I think free to air Channel 9 & SBS are co-broadcasting all the games again like in 2002. From what I remember of France 98, the games will be on late night to early morning , Sydney time.

[jackr]

Reads from the last few posts that 'betting' is the name of the game here!

Prof, would you take on that bet then?

I'm serious, I'd bet at even odds that England won't get to the semis.

poor odds, theres much better value to be found online

Prof, would you take on that bet then?

I'm serious, I'd bet at even odds that England won't get to the semis.

Gambling is illegal in Thailand.

Come across 3 or 4 of your posts in the last 30 minutes and all totally negative. Are you a troll or just hating life?

[fanta rood]

Germany is definately not going to win it. Anyone saw their latest friendlies? They got hammered by the italians and did very poor against other countries. Home advantage doesnt mean anything if you got a team thats on the same level as I dunno togo, trinidad&tobago. Even the germans themself dont have much confidence (only 3% of the germans thinks that they are going to win the WC).

I'd put your money on one of the other big countries. Especially on Italy or Brazil. Ofcourse I'll look like a fool when they do win

[game4shame]

I wish scotland made it to the world cup

why? Scottish roots?

[Super Villian]

Germany is definately not going to win it. Anyone saw their latest friendlies? They got hammered by the italians and did very poor against other countries. Home advantage doesnt mean anything if you got a team thats on the same level as I dunno togo, trinidad&tobago. Even the germans themself dont have much confidence (only 3% of the germans thinks that they are going to win the WC).

I'd put your money on one of the other big countries. Especially on Italy or Brazil. Ofcourse I'll look like a fool when they do win

Thats why there are called friendlies, good teams sometimes dont put out there strongest side against lesser teams in friendly matches as its a chance to experiment with younger players. Thats how you learn to introduce talanted young players into the natioanl squad. Friendlies mean nothing.

Most people know this.

[tyler2uk]

I reckon it will be a Germany-Brazil final with Brazil taking the win...

England will get knocked out in the semis

(edit...England will get knocked out in the semis ONLY if Mr Rooney is playing for the complete contest, if he pics up an injury before or during we are DOOMED, who can replace that talent?)

Edited April 2, 2006 by tyler2uk

[bendix]

I think this is England's year. Brazil are pure class, but I suspect they're a bit brittle and, perhaps, over confident. Germany are yesterday's men. I never rule out Italy and the Dutch look good always.

But something in my water makes me feel this is England's best chance. The fact that Sven has been fired even before it starts reinforces that view - a great story all round.

Can't wait for it. People talk about the Olympics being the biggest sporting event in the world. My ARSE!

[chanchao]

As much as I'd like England to win, I think Sven is way too conservative in his approach, and lacks the basic enthousiasm to create the right synergy and a truly winning spirit.

I would love it if he just picked the people who are truly in-form, not relying on old glory (Becks) just for the sake of continuity.

Still, they could do very well, they could also lose to Australia. (Which I also wouldn't mind.. overall I'd like the best team on the day to win.)

It's hard to pick a final without knowing the schedule as it's possible/likely that the 'best' two teams will meet before the final.

So........... Italy vs Brazil. (yawn)

Cheers,

Chanchao

[PREM-R]

(Super Villian Today, 2006-04-03 05:49:03)

Thats why there are called friendlies, good teams sometimes dont put out there strongest side against lesser teams in friendly matches as its a chance to experiment with younger players. Thats how you learn to introduce talanted young players into the natioanl squad. Friendlies mean nothing.

The Germans have the problem of all hosts, they don't have to qualify so they get no 'competitive' matches for the year or so before the tournament. The squad is currently beset by infighting between members of the German FA regarding coach Klinsmann and a fresh 'betting scandal' continues to rumble in the background. Germany is also suffering because the "talented young players" that are currently in the squad are really all they have got. A recent injury to Seb Deisler has ruled out one of the few experienced players they had, the experienced but ageing Olie Kahn is by no means certain to be in goal and that leaves Ballack as the only "world class" player in the German squad. Defence is very young (all early 20's) with no natural leader, Midfield will depend on Ballack and strikers Klose and Poddolski are far from proven at international level.

History says that Germany will make some progress in the Cup but surely cannot win it.

[Donz]

Australia will in this for sure.

[Super Villian]

(Super Villian Today, 2006-04-03 05:49:03)

Thats why there are called friendlies, good teams sometimes dont put out there strongest side against lesser teams in friendly matches as its a chance to experiment with younger players. Thats how you learn to introduce talanted young players into the natioanl squad. Friendlies mean nothing.

The Germans have the problem of all hosts, they don't have to qualify so they get no 'competitive' matches for the year or so before the tournament. The squad is currently beset by infighting between members of the German FA regarding coach Klinsmann and a fresh 'betting scandal' continues to rumble in the background. Germany is also suffering because the "talented young players" that are currently in the squad are really all they have got. A recent injury to Seb Deisler has ruled out one of the few experienced players they had, the experienced but ageing Olie Kahn is by no means certain to be in goal and that leaves Ballack as the only "world class" player in the German squad. Defence is very young (all early 20's) with no natural leader, Midfield will depend on Ballack and strikers Klose and Poddolski are far from proven at international level.

History says that Germany will make some progress in the Cup but surely cannot win it.

Fair comments but even if Olie Kahn doesnt get into the side they still have hans laymen who IMO is an outstanding keeper ( Much better than robinson or james ). Don't know anything about a 'betting scandal' although i would like to know more.

I agree apart from either goal keeper and ballack they do not really have the world class players as a team like england or brazil do but they can defend well at times and Oliver Neuville can still score goals.

They shouldn't be under estimated.

[britmaveric]

Australia will in this for sure.

Be the first team to win a ticket home.

[sting01]

Final :

28' Zidane head . France 1 - Brazil 0

46 ' Henry do a rush after a kick from Viera (kick and rush) France 2 - Brazil still 0

83' Zidane 'the maestro' put the ball righ on Trezeguet feet who were in the penalty spot. France 3 - Brazil 0. As Roberto Carlos complain about an eventual off side, he got a red cart and directly go to dance a samba.

92' Zidane 'the marvellous' as Zorro definitively put his sign (spell?) on the game and from a free kick do the fourth goal.

France 4, Brazil 0 , better than in 1998 it is not?

[Joey Boy]

Final :

28' Zidane head . France 1 - Brazil 0

46 ' Henry do a rush after a kick from Viera (kick and rush) France 2 - Brazil still 0

83' Zidane 'the maestro' put the ball righ on Trezeguet feet who were in the penalty spot. France 3 - Brazil 0. As Roberto Carlos complain about an eventual off side, he got a red cart and directly go to dance a samba.

92' Zidane 'the marvellous' as Zorro definitively put his sign (spell?) on the game and from a free kick do the fourth goal.

France 4, Brazil 0 , better than in 1998 it is not?

And then you woke up

[sting01]

Final :

28' Zidane head . France 1 - Brazil 0

46 ' Henry do a rush after a kick from Viera (kick and rush) France 2 - Brazil still 0

83' Zidane 'the maestro' put the ball righ on Trezeguet feet who were in the penalty spot. France 3 - Brazil 0. As Roberto Carlos complain about an eventual off side, he got a red cart and directly go to dance a samba.

92' Zidane 'the marvellous' as Zorro definitively put his sign (spell?) on the game and from a free kick do the fourth goal.

France 4, Brazil 0 , better than in 1998 it is not?

And then you woke up

Remenber Euro 2000? 5 minutes before then of the normal time : Italy 1 France 0.

What was the result that day? 2 - 1 for France if I am not confuse/slipping?

God spoked to Zidane (he claim so) and told him he have to be back to win something before to retire (for sure not with the real, too much english there to have some results). So Allah Akbar!!!! (if they really win, I will sceam that next mass lol).

France = Coupet + Barthez, Zidane, Henry, Trezegoal, + some world class players (Cisse for exemple, Viera for exemple ...) So if they have baraka, they should win or at least reach the final game.

oooooooooops I forgot, there is also another player who met God recently, the defender from Martinique, the one who have never shoot a goal, but 2 in same match in 1998 (vs Croatia). I forgot his name, I thik he is plaing in the 'Juve'. World class player also.

[fanta rood]

Thats why there are called friendlies, good teams sometimes dont put out there strongest side against lesser teams in friendly matches as its a chance to experiment with younger players. Thats how you learn to introduce talanted young players into the natioanl squad. Friendlies mean nothing.

Most people know this.

Yeah true friendly doesnt always mean anything. But I'm pretty sure Klinsman put up a real german team he would also use in the WC and didnt test with formations/players/tactics. Theres a reason why its a pretty big crisis in germany. Almost every paper is writing about it. Klinsman even had to answer for it infront of the german prime minister. It says alot that only 3% of the population believes they are going to be world champions. Come on ask any italian, english, french or dutch person how much faith they have in their team.

Same goes for France too, although not as bad as germany. They really struggled in the qualifiers in one of the easiest groups. Both of these countries are living from their reputation they got from the past.

[Rj 81]

Germany scraped there way through to the final in 2002 and were poor all the way. Never write off the Germans.

I think the winner though, will be either France, Brazil or hopefully England. If I had to pick one of them three, England.

The script is set for England, what would be better than winning the World Cup in Germany?

There going to do it for me anyway because this is MY year, come on lads!!!!