tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post2196682582838058534..comments2024-03-28T20:06:13.616+11:00Comments on Walter Pless on Association Football: Socceroos face early exit from World CupWalterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11493237569003662448noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-206058369228191282009-12-07T21:22:46.043+11:002009-12-07T21:22:46.043+11:00I like the odds of England v Australia.
JD - if a...I like the odds of England v Australia.<br /><br />JD - if a few more italians played in EPL they might have had a chance of doubling up but its "our" turn now!!! (or maybe Spain ...)<br /><br />All decent English defenders should be ordered to kick the shite out of Torres every weekend. He's a bit soft anyway.Captainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14709785366661636583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-23575338131068837522009-12-07T14:51:59.814+11:002009-12-07T14:51:59.814+11:00i didn't realise the temperatures at that time...i didn't realise the temperatures at that time of year in sth africa......<br /><br />re: 2002 world cup...... i was more trying to state that there were a lot of upsets and it was due to the humidity etc..... african teams did well (senegal for example) because of this...... maybe it could be the same in sth africa were my thoughts...... germany limped to final and got smashed by sth americans who liked the conditions, france out early, portugal stuggled when much fancied, italy struggled.....Corey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857079388120017407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-65990721834430928912009-12-07T14:28:15.843+11:002009-12-07T14:28:15.843+11:00Corey, interesting comment about Euro teams failin...Corey, interesting comment about Euro teams failing in 2002 WC? - Germany runners up (even if they were the worst team to ever qualify for, and play in a WC final, IMHO) and Turkey third place. Not too shabby, I reckon! Local conditions will no doubt favour the African nations in 2010 but don't write off the Euro heavyweights - Italy, Germany, Spain and er....England with an Italian in charge!JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-68307504974469902522009-12-07T12:30:51.548+11:002009-12-07T12:30:51.548+11:00Anyone see that goal by Milijas against Bolton on ...Anyone see that goal by Milijas against Bolton on the weekend. He was Serbian player of the year last year and the very first game he gets for Wolves in the midfield (his natural spot) he puts a trade-mark 30 yard strike into the back of the net. He did it heaps for Sebia last year. Hope Shwartzer is ready next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-51855999679199168752009-12-07T10:38:19.372+11:002009-12-07T10:38:19.372+11:00it will be cold (southern winter). i read somewher...it will be cold (southern winter). i read somewhere temperatures will get down to about 7 degrees and rarely top 20. good conditions for the europeans. i can see us getting through, its 50/50. on our day we can beat ghana and serbiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-62346312397082106062009-12-07T10:23:01.911+11:002009-12-07T10:23:01.911+11:00we have a nice finals draw......
in the group!! G...we have a nice finals draw...... <br />in the group!! Ghana will top it..... it's in africa for starters... how many germans play in 40 degree heat weekly at high altitude? atleast Australia has our asian cup experience! <br /><br />Remember the 2002 world cup?? European teams failed miserably in the conditions.....<br /><br />Ghana 1st and then us 2nd.....<br /><br />england in the quarter.... if we won that....... argentina would await!! not a very nice draw we have been given!!!<br /><br />other side looks a bit more straight forward!!Corey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857079388120017407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-82260514183214812542009-12-07T06:52:53.372+11:002009-12-07T06:52:53.372+11:00Oh sorry Walt, must have missed that in the gloom!...Oh sorry Walt, must have missed that in the gloom!!! heheRage against the machinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000556373523421563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-22850244486059043782009-12-07T06:33:35.584+11:002009-12-07T06:33:35.584+11:00I personally dont think its a bad draw for Austral...I personally dont think its a bad draw for Australia. Germany are good but hardly the powerhouse of the past (should still top the group). The African nations always self destruct, ill disciplined and Australia have a good record agaisnt them.<br /><br />Serbia will be tough but as like all East European countries are vulnerable temperamentally.<br /><br />I would expect Australia to get out of the group stage.<br /><br />Fanstastic for my second team England.RANGERS PRESIDENThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02187377762543296200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-43458131393103782412009-12-06T12:51:56.302+11:002009-12-06T12:51:56.302+11:00lol walter and bradfordlol walter and bradfordjerrie kruijverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373950674705962184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-60680416547598701252009-12-06T12:44:30.927+11:002009-12-06T12:44:30.927+11:00Oh come on Bradford, you obviously didn't read...Oh come on Bradford, you obviously didn't read my comment closely. I said: "...and anything can happen at the World Cup."Walternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-21417898881262121572009-12-06T12:31:36.001+11:002009-12-06T12:31:36.001+11:00Oh come on Walter, EVERY team faces an early exit ...Oh come on Walter, EVERY team faces an early exit if they don't prepare and then play well, and that's a fact.<br /><br />We are there for only the third time. On paper we may not look as strong as in 2006 but anything is possible. It's the World Cup.Rage against the machinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000556373523421563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-25278147136722349622009-12-06T11:01:39.656+11:002009-12-06T11:01:39.656+11:00Interesting to see that the winner of Englands grp...Interesting to see that the winner of Englands grp will play the 2nd place of our grp for the next round.Brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16003262890675363039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-8561062978606983512009-12-06T09:15:19.047+11:002009-12-06T09:15:19.047+11:00yes all the groups are difficult but some teams ma...yes all the groups are difficult but some teams may be over rated because of their history not current pedigree.<br /><br />I think surprising Germany may be vulnerable especially in their opening game, Serbia unpredictable and could implode if out by game 3 and Ghana I suspect may well win the group. Have Germany ever gone out at the group stage? <br /><br />all hyperthetical I guess but we will know a bit more when the squads are ready to travel hopefully injury free in June.<br /><br />I just hope we make a good account of ourselves even if we do not get out of the group we need the country behind the team and the game. Go socceroos!Richard Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11279018136372849497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-73218174756865970922009-12-05T21:42:45.566+11:002009-12-05T21:42:45.566+11:00May be if Melbourne Heart were there instead of Ne...May be if Melbourne Heart were there instead of New Zealand, you could argue the best 32 teams in the world are competing!MHUSBhttp://www.melbourneheartusb.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-90106510527797224302009-12-05T19:37:22.211+11:002009-12-05T19:37:22.211+11:00Can't see Australia really getting a result of...Can't see Australia really getting a result off those three, Germany just are too good, Ghana are a exciting team who have been tipped and backed to go all the way with players such as Essien, Muntari and their under 20 team which won the competition earlier this year, combine that with African support it is a very daunting task. Serbia are an impressive side who will be underestimated by many Australians as they are physically better than us.simohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720676529478900838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-37721419425389522652009-12-05T16:55:29.149+11:002009-12-05T16:55:29.149+11:00Nugget and Chuq, football is unpredicatable (excep...Nugget and Chuq, football is unpredicatable (except when it's fixed, which seems to be the case sometimes) and anything can happen at the World Cup.<br /><br />But, the Socceroos aren't the team that competed in 2006. They are older and there's a different coach. I'd love to see them progress, but I don't think they will.<br /><br />I'm not into spin doctoring and so, while the headline appears negative to you, I think it's cautious and realistic. Cynics are made, not born. The longer one follows this game, the more cynical one becomes. The more money that comes into the game, the more cynical one becomes. Thierry Henry could have learnt a lot from John Charles, who once played for Juventus and whom the Italians still revere. But then again, you've probably never heard of John Charles.Walternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-89244158968288872632009-12-05T16:42:48.663+11:002009-12-05T16:42:48.663+11:00lol madmcglone, I swear the only reason Holman get...lol madmcglone, I swear the only reason Holman gets a game is because Arnie is still on the coaching staff.Brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16003262890675363039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-13406578660415035852009-12-05T16:26:55.772+11:002009-12-05T16:26:55.772+11:00England in the second round, that would be somethi...England in the second round, that would be something!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-37471811706953673482009-12-05T16:12:53.884+11:002009-12-05T16:12:53.884+11:00Brett Hollmann should be press ganged on to a slav...Brett Hollmann should be press ganged on to a slave ship for the entire world cupmadmcglonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283792431948878507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-82834201284985883412009-12-05T15:57:31.771+11:002009-12-05T15:57:31.771+11:00Wow, what a positive headline. People were saying...Wow, what a positive headline. People were saying the exact same thing about us this time four years ago, and what happened then?Chuqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12834036192837211809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-82958469173619279272009-12-05T15:40:46.881+11:002009-12-05T15:40:46.881+11:00brian would you would liked to have brazil,portuga...brian would you would liked to have brazil,portugal and ivory coast in our group instead,NO you wouldnt so look at the positives mate and get on with itnuggetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-76775235047370538022009-12-05T15:13:12.890+11:002009-12-05T15:13:12.890+11:00You cant call it the top 32 teams in the world whe...You cant call it the top 32 teams in the world when NZ are competing, but thats the beauty of the event.<br /><br />Germany are in great form and a draw would be a great result, Essien on Holman is making me physically ill thinking of it.<br /><br />Serbia game is going to be a cracker if we are still in the hunt, I'm excited alreadyBrunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16003262890675363039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-28927140293205965872009-12-05T14:42:54.040+11:002009-12-05T14:42:54.040+11:00Serbia much harder to beat than Ghana -
Australi...Serbia much harder to beat than Ghana - <br /><br />Australia will surprise in this group and go through comfortablyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-4163286630165485122009-12-05T14:16:19.101+11:002009-12-05T14:16:19.101+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.jerrie kruijverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373950674705962184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-69225992673436265922009-12-05T13:22:03.161+11:002009-12-05T13:22:03.161+11:00i think ghana will be easier to beat than serbia, ...i think ghana will be easier to beat than serbia, serbia have vidic and ivanovic of chelsea in defence, stankovic of inter in mid and a monster striker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com