Molehill
International Captain
Yeah, I kind of wish my own team had that. It's like the Germans used to be in football, or the Kiwis in rugby. Even their **** teams make finals.
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Who are the neutrals supporting in the final?
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Red_Ink_Squid
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Harsh on _Ed_ imo.
Molehill
International Captain
The level of competitiveness is much higher in football though. Whilst there may have been not that many actual winners, it's far harder to reach semis and finals. Germany have won 3 and been in 3 more finals in the last 50 years, and some of those teams ('82, '02 for example) were pretty average.
Daemon
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Avoiding the swear filter. Get him mods!! Keep the tradition alive for another WC
Chin Music
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2002 especially. Not that I remember 1982 quite so well, but their 1986 team had a number of players past their best such as Rumminige. Matthaus and Brehme were two I recall who went on to lift the trophy 4 years later. I agree wholeheartedly that football has far greater depth.
Himannv
International Coach
82 was alright. They had Breitnigge just one year after their absolute peak and also featured lots of other good players as well. Kaltz, Forster, Litti, etc. were all pretty good at the time. Stielike was alright as well.
Molehill
International Captain
Interesting spelling of Breitner!!
I think they were no better than 3 or 4 other teams in the tournament, but they found a way of making a Final (like Aus here). They were no better than England in '90 or '96, but always found a way.
Himannv
International Coach
Agreed. The 86 side had a fair number who weren't quite at their best and it was probably a weaker side than the 82 one. Even Magath was a bit older by then IIRC and Lothar wasn't quite the force that he went on to become once he joined Inter.
Chin Music
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Lol added. My spelling of Rumminigge was off too, but a fair point to add Breitner there.Interesting spelling of Breitner!!
I think they were no better than 3 or 4 other teams in the tournament, but they found a way of making a Final (like Aus here). They were no better than England in '90 or '96, but always found a way.
AndyZaltzHair
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Himannv
International Coach
It's intentional lol. Stands for Breitner and Rummenigge. Bayern used to be called FC Breitnigge for a few years by the German fans and media at the time. Knew each others games inside out.Interesting spelling of Breitner!!
I think they were no better than 3 or 4 other teams in the tournament, but they found a way of making a Final (like Aus here). They were no better than England in '90 or '96, but always found a way.
I agree there were stronger teams than them in 82, but they weren't exactly weak.
Fair point mate - I don't know what came over me - I bloody hate this Aussie side
Molehill
International Captain
Ok, never heard them called that before, but I was only 10 at the time.
I think the key point is the last one. When there are a few teams who are much of a muchness, why is it always the same ones who find themselves in the Final?
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Like choosing whether to have your arm or leg amputated.
mackembhoy
International Debutant
Like would I rather be set on fire or drowned.
Where's the other option of freak weather incident that causes torrential rain for 2 weeks and a draw.
Where's the other option of freak weather incident that causes torrential rain for 2 weeks and a draw.
trundler
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Australia:
Their path to the final has been jammier than a Henry Nicholls century. I've never seen a side benefit from so many dropped catches in a tournament. Would be a shame for a 7.5/10 team to win as PEWS pointed out. Plus, ew Australia.
India:
Whilst the last point against Australia is cancelled out by India being ew too, India has at least been a worthy side. The home side winning every world cup is an awful trend that needs to die too. But on the other hand, India winning can be discredited due to BCCI's meddling. India topping the group stage to lose another KO would be hilarious but unfortunately not worth being subject to 4 more years of bull**** about Australia's champion mindset.
On the whole, this is very much a matter of supporting the lesser of two evils so India because they're not Australia I guess.
Their path to the final has been jammier than a Henry Nicholls century. I've never seen a side benefit from so many dropped catches in a tournament. Would be a shame for a 7.5/10 team to win as PEWS pointed out. Plus, ew Australia.
India:
Whilst the last point against Australia is cancelled out by India being ew too, India has at least been a worthy side. The home side winning every world cup is an awful trend that needs to die too. But on the other hand, India winning can be discredited due to BCCI's meddling. India topping the group stage to lose another KO would be hilarious but unfortunately not worth being subject to 4 more years of bull**** about Australia's champion mindset.
On the whole, this is very much a matter of supporting the lesser of two evils so India because they're not Australia I guess.
Sunil1z
International Regular
More than doctoring, all the home Teams are preparing 4 years for the Home WC . As a result it is becoming very difficult for outside team to win WC.
