Leicester Ram Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 We're definitely going to win it this year, just inevitable we're going to eventually fluke it really. Who do you think will win? Blind stupid early predictions here please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I think we'll struggle but it's not about the results this year, but we're building for the future. I want to see some of the kids step up. Time to let the old guard go.Prediction: go out in the groups stage with a win and 2 defeats. Italy and Uruguay to qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 I think Lallana's going to be a big hit, surprise a few and make a name for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I think we'll scrape through the group stage, and after that who knows. When we do go out though, it's hard to imagine that they'll die on their @r$e$ to the extent that we did in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Uruguay are my sneaky bet to win the whole thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Uruguay are my sneaky bet to win the whole thing Can't see it, their defence isn't good enough. IMO. Would love to see a European team win out there, but suspect that it will be the usual suspects - Brazil and Argentina, who have the best chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Fancy us to get to quarters. The second round matches are important on Brazils side of the draw, who fancies coming second in the group who plays against them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 poor defence? They have Godin and Gimenez from Atletico Madrid, Caceres from Juventus... and Lugano is still a beast. Pereira was linked heavily to Chelsea before, and they have Coates and Fucile too. They were great last World Cup based on there defence. Don't understand your judgement on their defence? If anywhere, it's their midfield which weakest, but even then they have Rodriguez, Gargano, Lodeiro, Rios and Ramirez. It's just a good squad all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 poor defence? They have Godin and Gimenez from Atletico Madrid, Caceres from Juventus... and Lugano is still a beast. Pereira was linked heavily to Chelsea before, and they have Coates and Fucile too. They were great last World Cup based on there defence. Don't understand your judgement on their defence? If anywhere, it's their midfield which weakest, but even then they have Rodriguez, Gargano, Lodeiro, Rios and Ramirez. It's just a good squad all round. Lugano is sh1te, and Uruguay conceded just as many goals as they scored during qualifying. Eventually scraping through thanks to a qualifier against Jordan. They won't be winning the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Hence sneaky bet. They aren't anything like favourites. The winner will be South American for me. European teams struggle outside of Europe, with Spain last time out as the only real exception from memory. I can only really see Spain doing it from outside of South America again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Hence sneaky bet. They aren't anything like favourites. The winner will be South American for me. European teams struggle outside of Europe, with Spain last time out as the only real exception from memory. I can only really see Spain doing it from outside of South America again. I agree that the winner will come from South America - Brazil and Argentina are the obvious bets, but Colombia could surprise a few people too. Uruguay I could see getting to the QFs, but they'll struggle (IMO) when they come up against the better sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I just think that, unlike a Colombia, they have the players who could produce magic from nowhere with the likes of Suarez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I just think that, unlike a Colombia, they have the players who could produce magic from nowhere with the likes of Suarez. I guess it could either way. Colombia are a more balanced side IMO - they won't have the individual spark of magic from the likes of a Suarez, but then they also won't have the individual weaknesses of someone like Lugano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Spain for me. I reckon with Diego Costa they now have that perfect striker to go along with their dominant style of play. They have no weakness, they are excellent at the back and Sergio Ramos is going into the tournament in the form of his life. I just hope Del Bosque has the balls to make the big decisions when needed, as IMO, Xavi should not be starting for them as Koke and Javi Martinez are now better midfielders. My XI for them would be: 4-2-3-1 with Iniesta also forming a three in midfield when needed. Casillas Jordo Alba Pique Sergio Ramos Juanfran Xabi Alonso Javi Martinez Iniesta David Silva Diego Costa Pedro Can't see that though, reckon Fabregas, Xavi and Cesar Azpilicueta will all start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Vegas Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I just think that, unlike a Colombia, they have the players who could produce magic from nowhere with the likes of Suarez. If you're backing them to do well, who out of England or Italy will fail to make it past the group stages? IMO I'm not a fan of Uruguay, I think Cavani is vastly overrated and I'm not a fan of their midfield though I'm all for them proving me wrong. I reckon Colombia have a better team and in Carlos Bacca and Adran Ramos they have some brilliant strikers who aren't perhaps renowned worldwide because they don't play for the very top clubs (yet) With a very favourable group I can see them making the 1/4s, especially if they draw England/Uruguay in the next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I can't see past Spain, but I reckon Belgium will have a good run to the semis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I'm going for Argentina. I can't stand the ***** especially that Kenny Burns look a like Madonna. Handball ref i shouted in my bedroom as i watched in disbelief in '86'. As for fighting wars they're *****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I'm going for Argentina. I can't stand the ***** especially that Kenny Burns look a like Madonna. Handball ref i shouted in my bedroom as i watched in disbelief in '86'. As for fighting wars they're *****. Was it Messi who had "Spirit of '86" stitched into his boots when we played them? Disappointing that none of our lot had "Spirit of '82" in response..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 If you're backing them to do well, who out of England or Italy will fail to make it past the group stages? IMO I'm not a fan of Uruguay, I think Cavani is vastly overrated and I'm not a fan of their midfield though I'm all for them proving me wrong. I reckon Colombia have a better team and in Carlos Bacca and Adran Ramos they have some brilliant strikers who aren't perhaps renowned worldwide because they don't play for the very top clubs (yet) With a very favourable group I can see them making the 1/4s, especially if they draw England/Uruguay in the next round. Not sure. Think it's all on that first game. It really is all important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Think Brazil will cruise to the final and get beat by Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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