World Cup Warm ups

[Durhamfootman]

that doesn't sound like much time for inane babble and endless advertisements

I'm beginning to feel shortchanged

[SaintPowelly]

that doesn't sound like much time for inane babble and endless advertisements

I'm beginning to feel shortchanged

Wait til Thursday when the WC officially starts, you'll get your fix then.

[st_brendy]

that doesn't sound like much time for inane babble and endless advertisements

I'm beginning to feel shortchanged

You are going to hate the World Cup matches hosted in the hotter regions of Brazil, and shown on ITV.

Where temperatures are predicted BEFORE KICK OFF to be above a certain level during a game (I can't remember exactly what that level is), there will be scheduled drinks breaks during each half - even if that level is not ultimately reached. The last time I checked, ITV hadn't yet made their mind up as to whether or not they would schedule adverts for those slots (FIFA know what they're doing by making sure that things are pre-decided, before kick off) - but I think it's safe to say that they will.

Thankfully our game against Italy - our only group game likely to potentially be affected - is on the BBC.

[SaintPowelly]

Who would of thought that knocking the ball 20 yards infront of you and clattering the player infront of you wouldn't be a successful tactic ? obviously not Glen Johnson

[SaintPowelly]

30min delay to let an electrical storm pass over...good decision by the ref, I think.

[yuppie]

30min delay to let an electrical storm pass over...good decision by the ref, I think.

Seems like it happens a lot.

Safty first. Seem to remember that lighting stike in Africa a few years ago on the football field.

[SaintPowelly]

I liked the referee coming on TV and just explaining the situation

[yuppie]

I liked the referee coming on TV and just explaining the situation

Yeah, kinda logical, a ref explaining a decision. why dont we see this more....

[SaintPowelly]

Diego Costa scores his first international goal in his 5th game ( 2 for Brazil, 3 for Spain )

Fabregas earlier missed a 4th min penalty, Spain lead El Salvador 1-0 after 65mins

[SaintPowelly]

I liked the referee coming on TV and just explaining the situation

Yeah, kinda logical, a ref explaining a decision. why dont we see this more....

Partly, because they aren't media trained

[SaintPowelly]

Diego Costa scores his first international goal in his 5th game ( 2 for Brazil, 3 for Spain )

Fabregas earlier missed a 4th min penalty, Spain lead El Salvador 1-0 after 65mins

Gone down as a David Villa goal now.

[SaintPowelly]

England look dreadful

[SaintPowelly]

If someone could explain too me what exactly Danny Welbeck offers England, PLEASE do.

[Durhamfootman]

Lallana looks good though. Best player for England, so far, imo

[Durhamfootman]

I was quite amused by Townsend, just before the storm, saying that the only surprise was Sturridge missing the target

really?

I take it he doesn't watch a lot of football