The official 2010 World Cup thread

[Narnia]

I've an idea JTT that FIFA rules dictate there are 3 goalies in the squad.

[ruffers]

All you need to know about the three 'keepers here -> http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/may/26/world-cup-2010-three-goalkeepers

[matthew123]

It used to be the case a WC was a maximum of 22 players and I believe it was extended to 23 to ensure teams took 3 goalkeepers as if memory serves me correct there were occasions when only 2 goalkeepers were taken on 22 squad basis. Perhaps as part of the squad increase FIFA made it a rule of at least 3 goalkeepers.

[ruffers]

http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/56/42/69/fifawcsouthafrica2010inhalt_e.pdf

['bout now]

Just noticed that England flew out on Virgin Atlantic, rather than BA. Apart from the irony in the airline name, a massive blow for our supposed national carrier. well done Derek Simpson you must be proud.

[SimonM]

I'd choose Virgin Atlantic over BA *anytime*

[woofmarkthedog]

Today..

13:10 pm

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4664280463_eaef4064c0_m.jpg

W**F

['bout now]

Oh I would too Simon. Just seems wrong to see an England team not on a BA flight with Pilot doing thumbs up out the window.

[ratty]

BA are on strike aren't they?

Pity they could not have tossed Terry, Ferdinand, Gerrard, A Cole, Lampard, and Defoe out over the sea tbh. Odious fooks.

Not sure how I can support England when they have so many players I despise as people. Anyone else having this dilemma?

[SeanMacGabhann]

Absolutely ratty. I literally cannot look at England's Brave John Terry without wanting to hit something. All of teh Chelsea mob to be fair (apart from Joe Cole maybe) Nothing to do with them being English or Chelsea - just odious people. BUt if I forget about them and focus on the likes of David James I feel all better

[Keef]

Agree regarding Terry, he's a nasty c**t, if youll excuse my language.

I like Joe Cole, and to be honest, I've not got too much against Lampard.

Not a fan of Defoe.

[SeanMacGabhann]

BA - don't help themselves do they?

[mockney piers]

Yep, there are a couple of nice lads, but on the whole, bunch of coonts as ratty might say.

Vaya Espa?a

[matthew123]

England are trying to win the WC it's not meant to be a beauty contest

[Brendan]

Ah come on Mathew. I was waiting for them to get onto who fingered who behind the tour bus.

[DJKillaQueen]

I'm glad Heskey is going. Still think Crouch is over-rated but who do we send in his place? And pleeeease, don't let Lampard take any penalities.

[kpc]

So, do squad numbers equate to the starting line up? Will James, Lennon, Joe Cole and Crouch start above Hart/Green, Barry, Milner and Heskey. Adventutous if Capello goes down this route.

[ruffers]

Would do OK against USA while he waits for Barry to get fit.

[Narnia]

ruffers Wrote:

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> All you need to know about the three 'keepers here

> ->

> http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/may/26/wor

> ld-cup-2010-three-goalkeepers

I read North Korea have tried to pull a fast one by naming a centre forward as their 3rd goalie. FIFA has responded to this by saying that goalkeepers can only play in goals!

[SeanMacGabhann]

I read that too. North Korea being told no... Marvellous

[DJKillaQueen]

I read North Korea have tried to pull a fast one by naming a centre forward as their 3rd goalie. FIFA has responded to this by saying that goalkeepers can only play in goals!

Call the UN - get sanctions against N.Korea.....oh hang on ...wrong thread >:D<

[ratty]

So, with a week to go my prediction for England is an early big player injury and a whimper of a defeat in the quarter final. Brazil to win!

[mockney piers]

Echoed, but Spain to win. Or frankly Germany...never write them etc....

[ratty]

Ferdinand Out? Seems to have done his knee ligament in training!

[kpc]

At least he made it as far as training. David James missed training blaming the 11 hour flight for a knee problem.

Still, wouldn't be England without a few scare stories.