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Re: Russia v Saudi Arabia Match thread ~ Group A
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Re: Russia v Saudi Arabia Match thread ~ Group A
That was some West Ham like defending by SA. They had more defenders on their bums in the box than they do on the sub's bench.
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Re: Russia v Saudi Arabia Match thread ~ Group A
Been like watching a mid table Championship Game. Russia could have been 6-0 up
There needs to be better qualification rules if this Saudi team were the best from their region.
There needs to be better qualification rules if this Saudi team were the best from their region.
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Was utter garbage. No pace, poor touch, doesn’t even look a grafter, nothing about him really. Never make it in the Premier League, Championship standard at best.61dicksey wrote:See how Smolov gets on seeing as we were linked with him
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Nearly made it to 6!bristolhammerfc wrote:Been like watching a mid table Championship Game. Russia could have been 6-0 up.
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That was Pretty Comprehensive. But also entertaining. Good Start. 
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I agree about Smolov. Slow, plodding, overweight, one footed, poor touch. I'm assuming he had an off day, but it will have had to be a very off day for him to be worth all the interest.
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Re: Russia v Saudi Arabia Match thread ~ Group A
Cameroon smashing the f*** out of Argentina remains the greatest opener everJames P wrote:It’s a shame they changed it from the holders playing the opening match of the tournament. At least you were guaranteed at least one decent side in the game.
I suspect Saudi Arabia might not win this World Cup
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That's not the way to kick off your World Cup campaign is it ? A 5-0 thumping. The Saudi's ain't coming back from that
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Re: Russia v Saudi Arabia Match thread ~ Group A
Why else do you think I called this Leeds Utd v Wigan ?bristolhammerfc wrote:Been like watching a mid table Championship Game. Russia could have been 6-0 up
There needs to be better qualification rules if this Saudi team were the best from their region.
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Re: Russia v Saudi Arabia Match thread ~ Group A
Does anyone smell a whiff of Argentina 6-0 Peru from the 1978 World Cup?
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Re: Russia v Saudi Arabia Match thread ~ Group A
Strange performance from Saudi Arabia really. For every misplaced pass (and there were a lot) you had a silky 'we play on the floor' move. But they fell apart really. In qualification, they finished ahead of Australia.
I agree that 48 teams will be a mistake. It's nice to have the odd minnow thrown in, but not 15 of them.
I agree that 48 teams will be a mistake. It's nice to have the odd minnow thrown in, but not 15 of them.
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Re: Russia v Saudi Arabia Match thread ~ Group A
Well Saudi Arabia are an extremely rich country, so do they really need the money?pablo jaye wrote:Does anyone smell a whiff of Argentina 6-0 Peru from the 1978 World Cup?
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Re: Russia v Saudi Arabia Match thread ~ Group A
Just thought Saudi were pony to be honest.pablo jaye wrote:Does anyone smell a whiff of Argentina 6-0 Peru from the 1978 World Cup?
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Re: Russia v Saudi Arabia Match thread ~ Group A
Glad I missed it. Why him FFS.Samba wrote:Robbie F***ing Williams.
Another reason, if needed, to swerve the opening ceremony.
Perhaps he'll eat some nuclear sushi..
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Yep, just imagine when it's 48 teams and there's a dozen or more Saudi Arabias?
It'll completely devalue the tournament if the group stage games are mostly first rate nations thumping second rate nations 3 or 4 nil.
It'll completely devalue the tournament if the group stage games are mostly first rate nations thumping second rate nations 3 or 4 nil.
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Re: Russia v Saudi Arabia Match thread ~ Group A
Apparently the fat dancer from Stoke is in a bit of trouble with the twitterati for appearing to stick his middle finger up at the camera.Samba wrote:Robbie F***ing Williams.
Another reason, if needed, to swerve the opening ceremony.
Perhaps he'll eat some nuclear sushi..