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I agree. (Incidentally - I love the World Cup).

Is there any truth in the part that suggests that Bamford really does "want away"?

Can't see Uruguay bettering someone decent like France. Unconvincing if you ask me. (I hope so anyway. I really dislike bitey Suarez).

Japan would be better R16 opponents, but I reckon the route thereafter would be better if we finish 2nd in the group tonight.

I think you might find that fans of Cardiff and Portsmouth might beg to differ Billy They would of course have been the obvious exceptions. When Greece won the Euro’s a lot of people were fairly aghast, Indeed. I had a spreadbet on Greece to go out in the first round.... which went horribly wrong!!

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Wilson - I agree with you mate. I think without that VAR goal, Germany keep their shape for a few more minutes. They maybe create the chance that matters and win. They fail to do that and draw... or Neuer plays up, but a few minutes later, and Korea win 1-0 with a Son like goal. The VAR goal kind of meant it was game over for Germany. I totally see where you are coming from.... but I also know that CT and Will aren't going to agree!

Sweden won the group so our group winners would face Mexico. Maybe Brazil will pick up.... but I don't think they look all that amazing so far. (Having said that, I don't think our defence has had a real test yet).

I'm really pleased about the Flint signing. I've wanted us to sign him for ages. I hope he turns out to be as good as I thought he was.

Well you did say the difference is Germany looked like scoring in the last game. So you obviously thought they didn’t look like scoring today Which doesn’t mean they created no chances, which is what you said that I had said... That’s fine. But if you thought they were creating chances your being a bit picky pulling wilson up on his original comment His original comment about them possibly going through without VAR? It’s my opinion that they wouldn’t have gone through, they weren’t creating high quality chances, I’d wager that the expected goals stats would back my opinion up.

The difference between them needing to score 1 and 2 in that game at that time was huge, especially with the time remaining. They still kept their shape up until that VAR-approved goal. They also scored a last minute goal in their last group game out of nothing which shows they're capable of it. We obviously can't say 100% for sure which is why I said 'could' to begin with but I would never rule Germany out of a match they only need to score 1 goal in until the final whistle blows. The difference is, Germany actually looked like scoring before they did against Sweden. They were dominant a

Germany didn’t score so I fail to see the logic here? A draw wasn’t enough The difference between them needing to score 1 and 2 in that game at that time was huge, especially with the time remaining. They still kept their shape up until that VAR-approved goal. They also scored a last minute goal in their last group game out of nothing which shows they're capable of it. We obviously can't say 100% for sure which is why I said 'could' to begin with but I would never rule Germany out of a match they only need to score 1 goal in until the final whistle blows. The difference is, Germany a

Germany didn’t score so I fail to see the logic here? A draw wasn’t enough The difference between them needing to score 1 and 2 in that game at that time was huge, especially with the time remaining. They still kept their shape up until that VAR-approved goal. They also scored a last minute goal in their last group game out of nothing which shows they're capable of it. We obviously can't say 100% for sure which is why I said 'could' to begin with but I would never rule Germany out of a match they only need to score 1 goal in until the final whistle blows. I agree. I think that VAR

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Great VAR decision that. Come on Korea!! Surely Neuer was too far out too soon?? Edit: OMG.... First time Germany fail to get out of the group stages since 1938! Bloody hell. (Having said that, watching Germany in their last two group games... there was nothing to fear).

First goalless draw of the tournament.

Tuborg Classic, The best beer, not propably :P I am not over the moon, but nice to be in the last 16. A danish victory will get us a better oponent than Croatia as I see as a big competitor for the title... Tuborg is certainly tasty! Fingers crossed you can find a goal. I think you are right to try to avoid Croatia for the time being.

Are you boys enjoying a few Tuborgs watching this.... knowing that Peru are doing the business!! (Still hoping you'll nick one here).

Poland v Colombia was pretty good too. Colombia look like they can play a bit.

I said "bloody Germans" because it was so typical of them to 'get the job done'. They haven't failed to get out of the group stages since 1938. It would have been nice to see it ONCE. Like Wilson alluded to, it's got nothing to do with being anti-German as a nation in general.

She's not the only one mate. I'm gutted. It was like watching Boro. Sweden were sitting SO deep against 10 men. Inviting pressure.... and I just KNEW the bloody Germans were going to sneak that vital goal.

Sweden, Sweden, Sweden [shakes head] against 10 men. How can they look SO outnumbered when they have a man advantage? Gutting.

Shame that Brazil just scored (in the 91st minute). I was hoping that Costa Rica might hold on.

...or you'd better start practicing your 'Saaf London' accent. Not sure that will help much when I cheer Peter Crouch's first goal in a Boro shirt! Best practice my running as well! GOAL MILLWALL 1 MIDDLESBROUGH 0 PETER CROUCH OG (17) :D :D :D

Yeah I could get behind that, still don't think we need to sign another striker, but he's a proven 20+ goalscorer at this level. Probably think he'll stay in the Premier League though and he is certainly good enough to... Isn't Deeney on something like 100k a week? Good striker though and guarantees goals. Deeney is such a thug. I hope we don't sign him.