Jim McLean's Ghost Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Theroadlesstravelled said: There are talks about changing the WC format to make it every 2 years. I like summer international tournaments but I’m not a fan of that idea. Ultimately FIFA make Rangers look like a bastion of fair play so it’ll probably happen once the bribes start being handed out. It is a simple matter of money. FIFA dole out the cash to member associations when they have it. And they only get money in Men's world cup years. Small nations are going to vote for the extra money, because they aren't actually going to be playing at the World Cup The 70ish members of UEFA and South America who make a decent chunk of money in the current system, playing qualifiers in front of big crowds and tv audiences will be out voted by all the Asian, Oceania and most of Africa and CONCACAF. Africa and CONCACAF already play their federation tournement evey 2 years and South America seem to play the Copa America whenever they want so FIFA are just jumping on the bandwagon. A UEFA boycott is the only thing that can possibly stop this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubo_blaha Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Team 33 [emoji23] Tears and snotters everywhere. Sepp Blatter: "We received a delegation from Ireland at Fifa and they were naturally absolutely unhappy at what has happened. They know the match cannot be replayed and the decision of the referee is final," said Blatter. "Naturally they have not asked for any sanctions to be given to any player or the referee, but they have asked, very humbly 'Can't we be team No33 at the World Cup?' They have asked for that, really. I will bring it to the attention of the executive committee but if we do that, we will also have to bring in Costa Rica."Quite a coincidence that the FAI dropped their threats of legal action shortly after FIFA gave them a $5million loan towards construction of the Aviva Stadium, which was later written off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Dolf said: It seems a little silly for Scots to laugh at how awful Ireland are at soccer when it's the only game played in Scotland and you aren't much better than them “Soccer” 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Shandrix Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 Argentina 3 Bolivia 0. Messi hat trick. The first goal is classic Messi. Nonchalantly knocks it through a defenders leg's then curves it round the keeper into the corner from 25 yards. Some boi. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoDiego Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 The Republic of Ireland are as relevant as Bulgaria, Belarus or Bosnia. Why they get so much attention on here is beyond me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Shandrix Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 8 hours ago, Dolf said: It seems a little silly for Scots to laugh at how awful Ireland are at soccer when it's the only game played in Scotland and you aren't much better than them Aw, I'm really sorry mate. I wish you and your lovely country no ill will but at the moment, whilst not being amazing ourselves, we are galaxies ahead of you guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Have I mentioned that CONCACAF refs are garbage Meanwhile Mexico fans are once again chanting homophobic shit 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 1-1 at the Azteca is a fantastic result for us, and we were good value for it as well Allez les rouges! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 In Asian qualifiers Japan lost 0-1 in Jeddah for their 2nd defeat from 3 games. Next game is Tuesday night at home to Australia who beat Oman 3-1 at home in Doha. This was Australia’s 11th win in a row in this qualifying campaign which is apparently a new record. I can’t see them extending it to 12 though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Bit of a minter for Nigeria, losing 1-0 at home to Central African Republic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 7 hours ago, senorsoupe said: 1-1 at the Azteca is a fantastic result for us, and we were good value for it as well Allez les rouges! Certainly a promising start, getting the trickiest fixtures out of the way early and picking up points. I see your boy Larin is the current top scorer too. Obviously got a head start on some of the bigger names, but still. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Shandrix Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Concacaf region shaping up nicely. USA top as you might expect but only on goal difference from Mexico with Canada, Panama and El Salvador hot on their heels. I would expect Canada and Mexico to comfortably win their next games against Jamaica and Honduras respectively. USA have got a tough match next, away to Panama. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 37 minutes ago, BFTD said: Certainly a promising start, getting the trickiest fixtures out of the way early and picking up points. I see your boy Larin is the current top scorer too. Obviously got a head start on some of the bigger names, but still. We just need to keep on trucking and picking up points. Our next two games are Jamaica away and Panama at home, these are the teams we are really competing with for 3rd place. I also like how we have decided to play our November home games outdoors in Edmonton against Costa Rica and Mexico. That's top class shithousery by the CSA to use our climate to our advantage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorsoupe Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Jimi Shandrix said: Concacaf region shaping up nicely. USA top as you might expect but only on goal difference from Mexico with Canada, Panama and El Salvador hot on their heels. I would expect Canada and Mexico to comfortably win their next games against Jamaica and Honduras respectively. USA have got a tough match next, away to Panama. I think we should be OK against Jamaica, but we have lost 3 players due to suspension for that game. Michail Antonio not being available for this matchday is a huge blow for Jamaica, he's by far their best player 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Shandrix Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Paraguay 0 Argentina 0, Uruguay 0 Colombia 0 Two rubbish games. The dark arts were strongly in evidence. Some laughable rolling around on the ground. Suarez still leading the way in this particular field of expertise. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMMjag Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 West England's 'keeper 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Did he used to play for Dundee? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David W Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 32 minutes ago, Biscuits said: Did he used to play for Dundee? Aberdeen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Doonhamer Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Czech Republic v Wales was a very decent watch. Have to credit Wales for coming back after that catastrophic error to go 2-1 down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Lithuania playing in red against Bulgaria to avoid a colour clash has me positively seething. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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