Group G: France, Switzerland, South Korea, Togo - Page 8

BoyBrumby · 18-06-2006, 03:39 PM

Rather a change of subject, but anyone know the deal with Ribery's scar? Very impressive, I have to say. His profile on Wiki doesn't mention it.

TT Boy · 18-06-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Rather a change of subject, but anyone know the deal with Ribery's scar? Very impressive, I have to say. His profile on Wiki doesn't mention it.

Car crash as a kid, disfigured his face.

sledger · 18-06-2006, 03:42 PM

condolences to him for that, cant be nice living with that sort of contstand reminder, but he is another one who has looked distinctly unimpressive.

aussie · 18-06-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sledger

zidane was a great player, he is no longer, that is all to be said on the matter really. But yes, certainly right about giuly. As for Henry's partner up front, trezeguet has continually been a dissapointment, were cisse fit i doubt he wouldo do much better, sames goes for anelka another player playing just behind him like Zidane is supposed to, like Bergkamp does for arsenal would be ideal, but frances closest thing to that is probably Pires, and hes not available, its a tough problem for them, but the managers questionable selection of squad means that they have a distinct lack of other alternatives, which is why essentially they will not progress much further in the competition.

fair enough, but i'd give them at least a second round appearance..

Matteh · 18-06-2006, 04:00 PM

France seem to be making a massive struggle in getting through and i can see South Korea and Switzerland beating them in the group because of tonight's result...

marc71178 · 18-06-2006, 04:45 PM

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a bit harsh on Zidane don't you think after his superb winner in the CL league final in 2002 just b 4 the last world cup no one would have thought he would have declined so much.

4 years ago Trevor Sinclair was our best midfielder.

Craig · 18-06-2006, 06:48 PM

France - living off past glory.

If Paul Le Guen had just waited a few more months, he could have got the French job at the end of this World Cup instead of managing yer Gers (to quote BB).

Craig · 18-06-2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FaaipDeOiad

I don't like South Korea much, but my interest in Australia's welfare outweighed that today, as I'm pretty keen to see South Korea win the group and get in our part of the draw, so I was happy to see the late goal. France played a pretty poor sort of game really, didn't push hard enough for a second goal, didn't bring Trezuguet on early enough, and so on. Barthez is a chump, too.

Like what I have been saying about Fobo the Clown.

I mean is there any need to go running up to half way to make a clearance when he doesn't need during his Man Utd days, or his moronic statments after being sent off in the 03-04 UEFA Cup Final?

I can understand why Coupet was ****ed off that was going to be second choice.

Craig · 18-06-2006, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

I'll probably get a right hammering for what I'm about to say - but does anyone think that Scaly might be right? While I disagree that he has never performed against the best clubs, he hasn't seemed capable of producing the goods at international level in a long-time. At France 98, he looked very good as a young whippersnapper but since then his international performances have been more out of the Djibiril Cisse tetxtbook.

I might be wrong, but I think some of you might be more inclined to agree with Scaly's argument if it wasn't Scaly's argument

It will be a long cold day in hell before Marc would take that line of thinking.

Actually I believe I said something similar after the last European Championships...

FaaipDeOiad · 18-06-2006, 07:52 PM

There's nothing wrong with parts of Scaly's argument... Henry has underachieved at international level when compared to his club performances. However, his record in major tournaments is pretty good, especially when you consider that his side have only scored one World Cup goal since 1998, and he scored it. His club performances are obviously top notch and have been for some time, and his record in internationals isn't really that bad, it's just average rather than sensational.

The thing that makes Scaly's argument absurd is how ridiculously over the top he goes with it. Giving him a derogatory nickname and carrying on every time he misses a chance as if he's the worst striker on earth is idiotic, and funnily enough it's the same thing he does with Sven. I wonder why that could be...

steds · 18-06-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FaaipDeOiad

and funnily enough it's the same thing he does with Sven. I wonder why that could be...

They both have big foreheads?

TT Boy · 19-06-2006, 01:14 AM

To be fair too Fabien, France were still in the mire when Coupet was behind the sticks.

GIMH · 19-06-2006, 01:22 AM

Well done South Korea. I've been a fan since USA 94 and was made up in the last WC when they finally won a game. Looks like they may make it through the group stages for the first time away from home.

As for France, oh dear...i did say they'd do nothing in this tournament

TT Boy · 19-06-2006, 01:23 AM

Poor William Gallas, at least he seems to care.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbPwO...lliam%20gallas

TT Boy · 19-06-2006, 01:29 AM

Well at least France’s qualification is still seemingly in their own hands. The sole objective against Togo will be goals, if the French can score a hatful which considering the strife Togo are in (and even with the discord in French camp). It is not too hard to foresee them progressing.

18-06-2006, 03:39 PM	#106 (permalink)
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18-06-2006, 07:52 PM	#115 (permalink)
FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	There's nothing wrong with parts of Scaly's argument... Henry has underachieved at international level when compared to his club performances. However, his record in major tournaments is pretty good, especially when you consider that his side have only scored one World Cup goal since 1998, and he scored it. His club performances are obviously top notch and have been for some time, and his record in internationals isn't really that bad, it's just average rather than sensational. The thing that makes Scaly's argument absurd is how ridiculously over the top he goes with it. Giving him a derogatory nickname and carrying on every time he misses a chance as if he's the worst striker on earth is idiotic, and funnily enough it's the same thing he does with Sven. I wonder why that could be... __________________ I know a place where a royal flush Can never beat a pair

19-06-2006, 01:22 AM	#118 (permalink)
GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,612	Well done South Korea. I've been a fan since USA 94 and was made up in the last WC when they finally won a game. Looks like they may make it through the group stages for the first time away from home. As for France, oh dear...i did say they'd do nothing in this tournament __________________ Watch out, for as soon as it pleases them they’ll send you out to protect their gold in wars whose weapons, rapidly developed by servile scientists, will become more and more deadly until they can with a flick of the finger tear a million of you to pieces RIP Craigos. A true CW legend. You will be missed.

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sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,116	condolences to him for that, cant be nice living with that sort of contstand reminder, but he is another one who has looked distinctly unimpressive.

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TT Boy Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: . Posts: 16,321	To be fair too Fabien, France were still in the mire when Coupet was behind the sticks.

19-06-2006, 01:23 AM	#119 (permalink)
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TT Boy Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: . Posts: 16,321	Well at least France’s qualification is still seemingly in their own hands. The sole objective against Togo will be goals, if the French can score a hatful which considering the strife Togo are in (and even with the discord in French camp). It is not too hard to foresee them progressing.

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