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    France v Australia

    First game of the day, and France should be able to put an end to their reputation as slow starters against this Australia team.

    #2
    Looking forward to Tim Cahill joining the list of all-time greats to have scored at four World Cups.

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      #3
      Or cement it.

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        #4
        Australian fans singing the national anthem like they're at an AC/DC concert.

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          #5
          Bad sleeve derby, this.

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            #6
            I'm considering supporting all teams that have different colour shirts and shorts. Australia look awful like this

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              #7
              This is the least France-looking French first kit ever.

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                #8
                Another pitch that looks like they've had a car boot sale on it this morning.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by jwdd27 View Post
                  Another pitch that looks like they've had a car boot sale on it this morning.
                  R5 had a story about a British company providing scores of lawnmowers that would be distributed to ever WC stadium with the clear implication the Russians didn’t have the wherewithal to keep pitches in good enough condition themselves.

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                    #10
                    You can see the plastic grid under the grass in HD. These pitches look artificial. Also why are they all 'mown' in the same way? Where are the different patterns?

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                      #11
                      I'd be quite happy getting on board a French bandwaggon if one forms. They look immensely talented.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Levin View Post
                        You can see the plastic grid under the grass in HD. These pitches look artificial. Also why are they all 'mown' in the same way? Where are the different patterns?
                        The Premier League banned elaborate pitch patterns at the start of last season. Maybe FIFA adopted the same policy, it sounds like the kind of killjoy ruling that they would enjoy implementing.

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                          #13
                          Nice to see a Brighton player at this World Cup. Matty Ryan is one of just three in Russia.

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                            #14
                            The neck on those France shirts, it looks like underwear. They are a monstrosity!

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                              #15
                              Nearly an own goal from France there.

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                                #16
                                First game in bright sunlight with a shadow of the stand on the pitch

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                                  #17
                                  Mbappe - Hanson earworm

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                                    #18
                                    Tony Meola, ffs, he's just a bore you get caught sitting next to in a sports bar.

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                                      #19
                                      What happened just then? Did the ball burst?

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                                        #20
                                        Yep, following that solid tackle.

                                        After a strong opening, France are making decidedly heavy weather of this. If it weren't for a couple of soft decisions their way, things might even be worse. As it is, the Aussies are defending manfully.

                                        Originally posted by Sean of the Shed View Post
                                        The Premier League banned elaborate pitch patterns at the start of last season.
                                        What on earth for?

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                                          #21
                                          Fucking hell, van Bommel is van Marwijk's assistant? Wish i'd picked a couple of australians for twatball now. And he's Marwijk's son in law? What kind of father...

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                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by Jah Womble View Post


                                            What on earth for?
                                            Because they are a bunch of miserable cunts. Also I think linos were complaining that it affected their decision making regarding offsides.

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                                              #23
                                              Well, Jesus, if we're using mow-lines to judge offsides, then the game's well-and-truly f***ed.

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                                                #24
                                                Lawrenson getting very melodramatic about the reaction of the players to fouls. It's only a matter of time before we get a "back in my day" from him.

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                                                  #25
                                                  Many thanks to the BBC for putting Mark Lawrenson in the early game. That means he won't be hanging over our heads for later in the day.

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