QuoteThe African teams have been universally awful so far. They've been involved in all of the bad games so far.
What happened to the awesome World Cup? A walkover for Germany, a snorefest in the second game and now the USA with ten men behind the ball and Ghana irritatingly worthless in the final third.
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The African teams have been universally awful so far. They've been involved in all of the bad games so far.
You might well like this, or someone who's a Yankophile...Originally Posted by BonnieShels
The hooped red-and-white American shirt was refreshing. I was hoping that they'd keep that as their design basis going forward.
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Is tim howard a top 5 keeper in the epl lads?
Pretty much, top 5 or 10 in the EPL.
Yeah. There's some alternate universe where Old Trafford was more patient with him and he's still their keeper.
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Amazing how far Ghana have fallen since 2010. Some baffling pass and shot choices in that second half. US well worth the win. I'm sure they can get points off Portugal too, though I suppose it might be a different story when they don't have a lead to defend right from the start.
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Could have been 10-2 if Ghana could learn to shoot.
https://kesslereffect.bandcamp.com/album/kepler - New music. It's not that bad.
Jesus yeah. 14 of 17 shots off target. The US were 2 from 6 on the same score.
Author of Never Felt Better (History, Film Reviews).
I hate when someone spends too much time in America and starts to talk like a yank. Even Jurgen Klinsmman has turned into a jolly happy American.
https://kesslereffect.bandcamp.com/album/kepler - New music. It's not that bad.
Ghana did seem tactically naive, especially their defensive organisation. Needlessly conceded far too much possession. But could have sneaked a draw with a little more composure. Can't fault their effort though.
The US worked very hard and their superior organised team saw them through, but could make Portugal sweat? Ghana probably out already sadly.
If Ghana could just get their **** together when it comes to hitting the target, I could see both them and the States getting something off Portugal (before/after they get slaughtered by Germany anyway).
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Bit of a changing of the guard in Africa possibly. Lots of top players over 30 - Essien, Eto'o, Drogba, both Toures, Zokora, Yobo. Others will be over 30 at the next world cup (Kalou, Mikel, Gyan, Muntari).
The four African countries so far don't have huge strength in depth; there's some serious players to be losing. I wonder how many of those four countries will be back for 2018?
On the group, I think America need to improve to get a draw - which is maybe all they need now - off Portugal. They found it hard to hold onto the ball for decent spells. I can't see Portugal being quite as wasteful as Ghana today. But then I didn't see America beating Portugal in 2002 either!
Aw c'mon dude, you gots to get your groove on man. Chill out...
Did you ever notice that in every painting of Adam & Eve, they have belly buttons. Think about that...take as long as you want.
Klinsmann talked like that when he was in England as well - think it's just because Europeans learn English from American TV shows.
Agree with your comment on the sending off, what exactly did he do that was so bad?
How the hell do you manage to fit in Cricket around the world cup?????Are 3 games a day not enough sport for you, im knackered!
It was only 5 minutes, but tend to avoid Eng/ROTW sporting teams if they have any chance of winning...the coverage is just too nauseating.
They were still able to spring the likes of Drogba, Essien, Prince Boateng and even Odemwingie from the bench. Granted the middle two were carrying knocks and would presumably have started otherwise. I wouldn't mind if we had those options!
I think it's a bit much grouping them off together, it wouldn't even enter our heads to do that with the Europeans... plus the performances of Ghana and Ivory Coast are incomparable with those of Nigeria and Cameroon. I was impressed with the former two. Ghana played some lovely stuff, more or less constant territory and pressure even if clear chances were scarce. Their goal was arguably the best of the tournament in terms or the build up also.
It's really staggering the neck a lot of these pundits have. It wrecks my head. Before the late game last night Whelan was on about "what you'd normally expect from USA teams" ... tough, well drilled, organised, etc. Any idiot that's watched a few World Cups would know that kind of stuff. His perception is a minimum of four years out of date.
He has no knowledge of players outside of the PL or reasonably high profile others. Surely it should be a minimum requirement for them to watch five or six recent games to get a feel for what's going on with them right now! It doesn't matter what you'd usually expect, we're interested in what we should expect right now. As much as I'm not a fan, Brian Kerr is very professional in this regard.
Agree with all this. It's actually showing a lot of contempt for football fans by spouting a lot of outdated and/or stereotypical nonsense and assuming viewers are so ignorant about football that they'll just believe it.
In an age of internet, cable tv, live streams etc, football has never been more accessible, and they should know that.
Giles in particular seems to live off his ability to analyse a game as it is happening, which I still think he does well. But he will say, very often, that he doesn't really know much about this or that team. Well that's your bloody job, isn't it, to know about this or that team!
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