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FIFA World Cup 2010
Who will win the World Cup?
England [ 1 ] ** [2.70%]
Brazil [ 10 ] ** [27.03%]
Spain [ 11 ] ** [29.73%]
Italy [ 2 ] ** [5.41%]
Netherlands [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
Germany [ 4 ] ** [10.81%]
France [ 1 ] ** [2.70%]
Argentina [ 5 ] ** [13.51%]
Portugal [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
Greece [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
USA [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
Australia [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
Ivory Coast [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
Ghana [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
Mexico [ 1 ] ** [2.70%]
Paraguay [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
Switzerland [ 1 ] ** [2.70%]
Japan [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
South Korea [ 1 ] ** [2.70%]
Other... [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
How far will England get in the competition?
Group Stages [ 8 ] ** [21.62%]
Last 16 [ 10 ] ** [27.03%]
Quarter-Finals [ 12 ] ** [32.43%]
Semi-Finals [ 6 ] ** [16.22%]
Runners-Up [ 0 ] ** [0.00%]
Winners [ 1 ] ** [2.70%]
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barry-clari
post Jun 11 2010, 03:58 PM
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QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jun 11 2010, 03:56 PM) *

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The World Cup has kicked off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I'll predict a draw for South Africa v Mexico...

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Seems a good prediction so far CE...


Excellent prediction CE. Now please predict an England win for tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Jun 11 2010, 03:59 PM
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I don't like the new format for the BBCs live text commentary. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) It's really hard to read with it being so squashed up along the side. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jun 11 2010, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE(Flossie @ Jun 11 2010, 04:59 PM) *

I don't like the new format for the BBCs live text commentary. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) It's really hard to read with it being so squashed up along the side. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


I think they've done it so they can display live coverage for those matches where the BBC has broadcasting rights. I don't think it's *too* bad to read, but it could be a bit larger...
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post Jun 11 2010, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE(Flossie @ Jun 11 2010, 04:59 PM) *
I don't like the new format for the BBCs live text commentary. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) It's really hard to read with it being so squashed up along the side. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
I agree... it'll take some getting used to...
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The World Cup has kicked off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I'll predict a draw for South Africa v Mexico...

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Seems a good prediction so far CE...
Excellent prediction CE. Now please predict an England win for tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
I'll see what I can conjure up tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

As for later, I'll predict another disappointing performance from France, resulting in another draw...

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post Jun 11 2010, 04:09 PM
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As for later, I'll predict another disappointing performance from France, resulting in another draw...


They were so poor against China last Friday...
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post Jun 11 2010, 04:15 PM
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QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jun 11 2010, 09:58 AM) *

QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jun 11 2010, 03:56 PM) *

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The World Cup has kicked off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I'll predict a draw for South Africa v Mexico...

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Seems a good prediction so far CE...


Excellent prediction CE. Now please predict an England win for tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


But we're all very sad here in Costa Rica... we were rooting for a South African victory. You should have heard the joyful screeches from the neighbouring street when they scored their first goal!
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post Jun 11 2010, 04:18 PM
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But we're all very sad here in Costa Rica... we were rooting for a South African victory. You should have heard the joyful screeches from the neighbouring street when they scored their first goal!


It would've been nice to see the hosts get a win (with due apologies to any Mexicans here!)
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post Jun 11 2010, 04:27 PM
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Group A might be quite an open group, so I'd say South Africa have a reasonably good chance of getting through, but they will probably have to beat either Uruguay or France to do so...

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post Jun 11 2010, 04:30 PM
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Group A might be quite an open group, so I'd say South Africa have a reasonably good chance of getting through, but they will probably have to beat either Uruguay or France to do so...

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France on current form represent a good chance for South Africa to get 3 points...
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Forum related World Cup fact (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Uruguay, who play later today, are known as 'La Celeste' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jun 11 2010, 04:45 PM
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QUOTE(barry-clari @ Jun 11 2010, 05:30 PM) *

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Group A might be quite an open group, so I'd say South Africa have a reasonably good chance of getting through, but they will probably have to beat either Uruguay or France to do so...

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France on current form represent a good chance for South Africa to get 3 points...


My son's form teacher handed out predictions today on pieces of paper. My son's two predictions were a 1-1 draw this afternoon, with South Africa winning the group. He's half-way there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I think I'm going to have to watch matches with the sound turned down - nothing to do with the commentary, but after about 5 minutes the vuvuzelas (if that's what it was) began to sound like a million giant hornets - that sound's going to drive me mad!
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post Jun 11 2010, 05:28 PM
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Forum related World Cup fact (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Uruguay, who play later today, are known as 'La Celeste' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Also, Argentina are known as 'La Albiceleste'.

('Albi' means white, 'Celeste' means blue)

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I think I'm going to have to watch matches with the sound turned down - nothing to do with the commentary, but after about 5 minutes the vuvuzelas (if that's what it was) began to sound like a million giant hornets - that sound's going to drive me mad!


Oh yes, those were the vuvuzelas...
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Big news - The USA team bus have apparently got stuck in a traffic jam by... an elephant...

Can't say we get that in the UK too often (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rofl.gif)

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post Jun 11 2010, 07:24 PM
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Another 0-0 half time score...
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