Used to love the WC in my younger days, seeing the amazing players and teams, but these days, I can’t get beyond the mere sight Infantino, Trumps peace prize, the Somali ref , what is going on in some of the Mexican host cities, and the sight of a steak chef on the pitch carrying the trophy around watched by bewildered Argentinian players. If it’s your thing, hope you enjoy it, but my only interest is seeing our players come back in one piece. And Yes, I know English and European football isn’t perfect , but..
"Viktor Gyokeres is my hope out here. The Swede is a flat-track bully and he did have a pretty good record with Sweden before the non-playoff campaign. Then he came alive with some big goals. Sweden actually has quite a nasty group of well-organised teams, but if they can feed the beast, the beast will feast. A good World Cup might also land him some interest this summer. If Arteta really is going to be ruthless about players this summer, exiting someone whose numbers don’t really reflect the true impact of play might be a brutal place to start."I agree with you there.
Saka is a conundrum as he clearly isn't up to his best all this season and if in doubt leave him out .
Mine against the field are Spain,France,Argentina and England with a squeak for Japan.
It's heartrending Nigeria isn't at the mundial! So, it is with low interest that I follow the tourney. But, may the best team win and very few injuries
Used to love the WC in my younger days, seeing the amazing players and teams, but these days, I can’t get beyond the mere sight Infantino, Trumps peace prize, the Somali ref , what is going on in some of the Mexican host cities, and the sight of a steak chef on the pitch carrying the trophy around watched by bewildered Argentinian players. If it’s your thing, hope you enjoy it, but my only interest is seeing our players come back in one piece. And Yes, I know English and European football isn’t perfect , but..
"Viktor Gyokeres is my hope out here. The Swede is a flat-track bully and he did have a pretty good record with Sweden before the non-playoff campaign. Then he came alive with some big goals. Sweden actually has quite a nasty group of well-organised teams, but if they can feed the beast, the beast will feast. A good World Cup might also land him some interest this summer. If Arteta really is going to be ruthless about players this summer, exiting someone whose numbers don’t really reflect the true impact of play might be a brutal place to start."I agree with you there.
Saka is a conundrum as he clearly isn't up to his best all this season and if in doubt leave him out .
Mine against the field are Spain,France,Argentina and England with a squeak for Japan.
Climate and latitude will be an important factor
It's heartrending Nigeria isn't at the mundial! So, it is with low interest that I follow the tourney. But, may the best team win and very few injuries
Good post. I really really wish I cared though.