R16 July 3 Colombia v. England [R]

Actually, I AM basing my comments off this website (and its precusor rec.sport.soccer. Heh. Me, old guy!)

 

Seems about right. I thought 2002 was a very good team that unfortunately was grouped with Arg. and then had to play Brazil in round of 16. By 2006, it was that team on fumes hoping that adding Wayne Rooney would do the trick.

 

I don't think so somehow! I think you are just spouting xenophobic nonsense.

 

The English national team has always had good players, very bad management! This is probably the worst (on paper) English team for a while, the next generation seem excellent but you can almost guarantee that as soon as they hit 21 they will discover booze, cigarettes and 'fatty' foods and go downhill fast!

 

That's actually pretty good. Most people discover those things a lot earlier than 21.

Cigarettes? Seems very 20th century, for professional athletes.

 

Was going to type fags but apparently it means something else in a certain other English speaking country!

 

We actually played brazil in the quarters

 

Perhaps their not the best on paper, but someone in England finally realized that if you are going to err in player selection, then choose speed.

This team is VERY fast just about everywhere on the field. Speed helps cover deficiencies when coupled with decent talent.

Until now, England teams have been very slow.

 

Sorry, correct, I messed up. They beat Denmark in round of 16. It was still a good team.

 

Lalas - Colombia is in a 'dreidel' formation. Yeah Jews!!!

 

Alright line ups are ready!

Last match of the round of 16!

 

Damn...God helps England...lol

 

Yeah...Let's complete round of 16 and we have 2 rest days...

 

Game on...Let's do it

 

Let's go. Vamos, Colombia!

 

Go England ...Don't choke please...lol

 

IN

 

Will be interesting match up
I am more leaning to Colombia cos of the atmosphere in the city when they win

 

Mark Geiger is the ref...Do a good job, Mark!

 

Handball very close to goal

 

Without James, I doubt Colombia has a chance, TBH.

 

Where's David Beckham? lol

 

It should be harder for Colombia, but nothing is impossible...