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Post by quetzal on May 31, 2022 15:17:02 GMT
For the record Romania 93 should never go down as ‘bottling it’. We lost the first game in Romania 5-1. 5-0 down at half time. We were played off the park in Cardiff by a technicality better team. Southall lets a grass cutter from Hagi in. I thought it was bloody heroic how we clawed our way back into the game. Bodin’s gone for power down the middle. Jimmy Greaves wrote in The Sun the next day that Ian Rush bottled it, very harsh in my option because Rush never took penalties for club or country. Bodin was our penalty taker. Romania were brilliant in USA 94. Wales 0 Russia 1 2003 Euro playoff. Now that’s a bottle job!!!! Agreed. Didn't Romania do really well in USA 94 too? They deserved to go. They were amazing! One of the teams of the tournament. |
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Post by saturn9 on May 31, 2022 15:37:00 GMT
Agreed. Didn't Romania do really well in USA 94 too? They deserved to go. They were amazing! One of the teams of the tournament. One of the best WC's in recent memory for my money. Sister lived in Texas at the time, and got me a ticket to watch Bulgaria v Argentina. Got to see two of my favourite players ever. Batistuta, and one of my personal favourites Fernando Redondo in the flesh |
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Post by cogancoronation31 on May 31, 2022 15:54:31 GMT
Any news on who is to ref Sunday's match, or will that not be known until after the Scotland-v-Ukraine eliminator is decided?
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Post by insertname on May 31, 2022 16:05:56 GMT
They were amazing! One of the teams of the tournament. One of the best WC's in recent memory for my money. Sister lived in Texas at the time, and got me a ticket to watch Bulgaria v Argentina. Got to see two of my favourite players ever. Batistuta, and one of my personal favourites Fernando Redondo in the flesh Probably my favourite World Cup. Kick offs in the early hours iirc. I recall staying up late as a nipper to watch Argentina v Romania. 2026 in north America would have been amazing if only they had kept the 32 team format |
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Post by cogancoronation31 on May 31, 2022 16:11:51 GMT
Qatar 2022 will be pretty good if we're in it. Rubbish if we're not.
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Post by jimexotic on May 31, 2022 16:22:08 GMT
Qatar 2022 will be pretty good if we're in it. Rubbish if we're not. I think it's going to be awful regardless, we should be looking forward to a World Cup that is just 10 days or so away but blood money talks. |
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Post by cogancoronation31 on May 31, 2022 17:34:25 GMT
Note what you say. Trouble is major tournaments don't come around too often and we're actually so much closer to Qatar 2022 than to say e.g. the Euros in Germany 2024 (which will be class).
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Post by saturn9 on May 31, 2022 17:37:11 GMT
One of the best WC's in recent memory for my money. Sister lived in Texas at the time, and got me a ticket to watch Bulgaria v Argentina. Got to see two of my favourite players ever. Batistuta, and one of my personal favourites Fernando Redondo in the flesh Probably my favourite World Cup. Kick offs in the early hours iirc. I recall staying up late as a nipper to watch Argentina v Romania. 2026 in north America would have been amazing if only they had kept the 32 team format It had everything. Magnificent football. Argentina imploding on and off the field😔 Romario tearing it up for Brazil. Bulgaria getting to the quarters. And Baggio misses the decisive penalty. |
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Post by jimexotic on May 31, 2022 21:24:59 GMT
Probably my favourite World Cup. Kick offs in the early hours iirc. I recall staying up late as a nipper to watch Argentina v Romania. 2026 in north America would have been amazing if only they had kept the 32 team format It had everything. Magnificent football. Argentina imploding on and off the field😔 Romario tearing it up for Brazil. Bulgaria getting to the quarters. And Baggio misses the decisive penalty. Diana Ross, that needs a mention, iconic moment that |
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Post by mrpicton79 on May 31, 2022 23:45:29 GMT
Probably my favourite World Cup. Kick offs in the early hours iirc. I recall staying up late as a nipper to watch Argentina v Romania. 2026 in north America would have been amazing if only they had kept the 32 team format It had everything. Magnificent football. Argentina imploding on and off the field😔 Romario tearing it up for Brazil. Bulgaria getting to the quarters. And Baggio misses the decisive penalty. Bulgaria got to the semis. There were some memorable moments in '94 but I recall there being a lot of very dull games in the latter knockout stages. On the Romania point... they were a terrific side, no shame losing to them. They should have actually gone further in the tournament. A Brazil/Romania semi-final would have been tasty. |
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Post by quetzal on Jun 1, 2022 14:20:07 GMT
Listening to Podcast Coleman had a dream. They’ve both dropped Harry Wilson for Morrell in the World Cup Play Off. Theory being that we could be 2-0 after 10 mins if Wilson plays. They’re saying our midfield too lightweight.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Jun 1, 2022 14:58:56 GMT
Listening to Podcast Coleman had a dream. They’ve both dropped Harry Wilson for Morrell in the World Cup Play Off. Theory being that we could be 2-0 after 10 mins if Wilson plays. They’re saying our midfield too lightweight. That front foot approach is what helped us play Austria off the park last time. I feel if we'd dropped off them by picking Morrell we'd have been under more pressure |
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Post by dai on Jun 1, 2022 19:12:02 GMT
Does anyone else not like the 5pm kick off? I've never been a fan of afternoon or early evening international football, lacks the sense of occasion that evening games have.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Jun 1, 2022 19:20:41 GMT
Does anyone else not like the 5pm kick off? I've never been a fan of afternoon or early evening international football, lacks the sense of occasion that evening games have. Agree, should be 8pm kick offs |
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Post by quetzal on Jun 1, 2022 19:24:14 GMT
Does anyone else not like the 5pm kick off? I've never been a fan of afternoon or early evening international football, lacks the sense of occasion that evening games have. Doesn’t matter with Wales. We have no track record at any time. |
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Post by insertname on Jun 1, 2022 19:28:46 GMT
Does anyone else not like the 5pm kick off? I've never been a fan of afternoon or early evening international football, lacks the sense of occasion that evening games have. Doesn’t matter with Wales. We have no track record at any time. 😂😂😂😂 brutal, but funny |
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Post by insertname on Jun 1, 2022 19:30:16 GMT
Does anyone else not like the 5pm kick off? I've never been a fan of afternoon or early evening international football, lacks the sense of occasion that evening games have. Agree, should be 8pm kick offs Imo it’s an advantage playing away from home at an afternoon summer KO, a night game always is more inspiring. Saying that it didn’t really help us for the ROI game, maybe 5pm might be a blessing! |
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Post by quetzal on Jun 1, 2022 19:40:14 GMT
Hi there. I’m convinced we’ll win the game now. Driving to Guatemala City today. It’s an hour from where I live. So I’m thinking about the game and a Guatemalan standing in the middle of nowhere next to dual carriage way with black t-shirt with Welsh flag 🏴 on front and Cymru in writing under the flag. I’ve been here 18 years. I ain’t seen that. Fly over tomorrow. I’ve seen the sign!!! CYMRU AM BYTH
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Post by underwood on Jun 1, 2022 21:55:50 GMT
This is complete speculation, but will Ukraine sell their full allocation? I know they did tonight, but doing it again a few days later is a big ask.
I might be way off the mark, but could there be an additional release of tickets for Cymru fans?
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Post by jimexotic on Jun 1, 2022 22:30:58 GMT
I think Sunday will be a bridge too far for Ukraine, I don't think we get Denmarked in this one, I think we deplete and destroy.
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Post by insertname on Jun 1, 2022 22:41:12 GMT
This is complete speculation, but will Ukraine sell their full allocation? I know they did tonight, but doing it again a few days later is a big ask. I might be way off the mark, but could there be an additional release of tickets for Cymru fans? The country is starting to fill up with refugees - they’ve got a huge audience now to sell to. Worst comes to the worst they’ll surely give them away to Ukraine communities for free? In other words I very much doubt that Ukraine has any intention of returning any tickets they are given, in the current climate. |
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Post by jimexotic on Jun 1, 2022 22:46:48 GMT
Just watched the highlights, Ukraine were quite sloppy at the back and I don't rate the keeper, I fancy our pace and guile to undo them, throw the muscle and hustle of the big man into the mix and that keeper is going to have a horrible evening.
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Post by pclaude on Jun 2, 2022 8:20:01 GMT
Just watched the highlights, Ukraine were quite sloppy at the back and I don't rate the keeper, I fancy our pace and guile to undo them, throw the muscle and hustle of the big man into the mix and that keeper is going to have a horrible evening. Moore wont be starting. Absolutely no way. |
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Post by hooky on Jun 2, 2022 8:22:54 GMT
We need to put Ukraine's tragic issue to one side and fight for our lives from the first second
Ukraine appeared astonishing with the accuracy of their play BUT you only look that good when something is distracting or holding back the opposition.
For the first 50 mins the Scottish players and fans were not themselves and I think its the psychology of who they were playing. We just need to get ourselves pumped up as a collective from the first second.
You saw Scotland when they at last allowed themselves to get aggressive - they put the Ukraine under significant pressure playing very basic but aggressive football.
Does anyone know energy wise what advantage there is in terms of being fresh versus playing a game 4 days later? Are there any scientific studies out on it?
On the other hand - 4/5 of our first team - Bale, Ramsey, Rodon, (Mepham - may be sub?) and Ward have hardly played any first team football this year! Then most of the rest will not have played for 3-4 weeks. I guess that's a disadvantage in itself
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Post by cymro on Jun 2, 2022 8:33:47 GMT
Ukraine's first competitive game since the war is now out the way. It's no longer a landmark occasion in that sense. That's great for us. It must have played a part in why Scotland were shell shocked for 3 quarters of that game. Plus the fact that they are generally woeful in big games at home.
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Post by sparky85 on Jun 2, 2022 8:40:15 GMT
I hope we don't give Ukraine the same reception the Scots gave them. The Scots weren't on the Ukrainian players backs and this allowed them to get a good start. I am hoping that it's a hostile atmosphere where every mistake is cheered. There can be no sentiment. After the game I will applaud Ukraine win or lose but until then bollocks to them.
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Post by cymro on Jun 2, 2022 8:44:24 GMT
Absolutely spot on. This is our time and our moment after 64 years of hurt. I hope everyone remembers that on Sunday. This might be the only time any of us sees Wales at a world cup in our lifetimes. Just let that sink in for how huge this moment is. Full respect to Ukraine at full time whatever happens.
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Post by derynglas on Jun 2, 2022 8:55:45 GMT
Off course,that's a given.Anything less would be an insult to Ukraine really.Theyll want a proper game.Theyll get one.
2 proud countries really going for it for 90 minutes (or 120 minutes!)
Mutual respect hopefully,and support for them in their struggle,after the game.
Yma o hyd!
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Post by sweatybastid on Jun 2, 2022 8:56:34 GMT
Cringe.
These boys are coming from a war zone, a few coked up Wales fans booing them and chanting in put on (or not) English accents, won't intimidate them.
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Post by dai on Jun 2, 2022 9:01:23 GMT
Cringe. These boys are coming from a war zone, a few coked up Wales fans booing them and chanting in put on (or not) English accents, won't intimidate them. Back to your hole you Irish loser. |
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