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[Jeeves]

Well wasn't quite expecting that the happen! In fact, there was exactly one vote for Slovakia, and the golden-fluke trophy is brought into play. What the hell. And New Zealand go home undefeated! Good on 'em, but madness all the same.
Unfortunately I can't stay up all night (2:03am atm) to observe the rest, just hope I don't wake up to a nasty shock!

[Vortigern]

Holy crap what a day. Slovakia-Italy was one of, if not the best game of the World Cup so far. And I was really expecting Denmark to beat Japan, given how they played against Cameroon. But no, Japan are looking awesome. Especially that dude Honda. Someone big's going to sign him at the end of the summer.

[Jeeves]

I was sure I'd tipped Japan, they were clearly in form... Damn und blast. Do you mean someone big like CSKA? Liverpool, Everton, PSV and Ajax bid for him in January, Moscow payed €6m for him.

[Allathar]

And to think he played past year for VVV Venlo, some third-range club in the Dutch competition...

[Vortigern]

Wow, he chose Moscow over Ajax or Liverpool? I mean, fair enough not wanting to go to Liverpool, they have no manager and have had a rubbish season, but Ajax or PSV are great sides in a great league. But if he keeps on playing like that I don't think it'll be long before he ends up somewhere like Arsenal, Juventus or wherever. Probably somewhere just below the league winners, but in with a shot. I don't think Inter or Chelsea or Barcelona would sign him when they can pay God knows how much for anyone they want.

[Jeeves]

They're probably kicking themselves they didn't bid more now!

And for those playing along at home, €6m is more than the value of the entire A-League. Y'know, the Australian thing with the Kiwi team. Y'know, that team only for whom only half the New Zealand national squad are good enough to play for.

Sorry Italy, France, you don't have any excuses for dropping out!

[Allathar]

It's also weird he declined the offer of Ajax... With him being already familiar with the Dutch competition and already living there, one would think he'd accept it anytime. Ah well, Japanese...

[m@tt]

1) Heskey has scored two goals all season and been dropped from the Aston Villa first team. He's looked out of sorts, lacked confidence and has never been a prolific goalscorer anyway. Bent, on the other hand, has had a 25-goal season with Sunderland and ended the season in excellent form, which I think he could have carried over to the England squad. He should at least have been tried out again Japan and Mexico.
2) Glad you agree. He's been the sharpest part of the Man City squad since he joined.
3) Yes, it worked very well against inferior opposition and, that one time, against Croatia. But now we're playing opponents at our level it isn't working at all. Goalless against Algeria, awkward and unimpressive against Japan and Mexico. That signals something has to change.
4) Joe Hart is a better goalkeeper than Scott Carson. Carson had a good year and got rushed into an England shirt for an important game, and he lost to his nerves. Hart has already had a couple of caps and proved himself more than capable. Although my real grievance against Capello's choice is that Rob Green was included at all, let alone as first choice. He's had a leaky, error-strewn season at West Ham, and I don't understand why anyone was surprised that he messed up so badly against the USA. Since he left Norwich, he's just not been the same. I would have picked James, Hart and Robinson. Either way, Joe Hart will be a big part of England's future.

@ Jeeves: Have there actually been nine consecutive matched without a draw? And how am I supposed to account for that when there's no way to tip for a draw? I call shenanigans on that. Bring me my trophy!

1) Heskey isn't there to score, he's there to bring out the best in others. It's the 'best team not best 11 players' approach

3) It worked twice against Croatia.

[Vortigern]

1) OK, and if he'd done that I'd be happy for him to be there. However, he has not, and in the two games in which he featured most prominently, England were awful. Coincidence? Perhaps. Perhaps not. The only nation I've seen the 'best team' approach work for is Holland.

3) So it did. My mistake.

[Jeeves]

Aaaaaand NOW you can check out other users and see their trophies, rating, and tipping history. If you're logged in, you'll also see your tips, so you can see where your rival gained or lost marks over you.

[Devon]

Jeeves, unless I'm just really sleep deprived, you registered USA as beating Ghana. And, Ghana won.


Also, if you want another improvement idea I wouldn't mind being able to click on a match and see everybody's tip for it.

Edited by Devon, 27 June 2010 - 05:30 PM.

[Romanul]

Jeeves, unless I'm just really sleep deprived, you registered USA as beating Ghana. And, Ghana won.


Also, if you want another improvement idea I wouldn't mind being able to click on a match and see everybody's tip for it.

1.YEAH.I want mah second tropheh!
2.No.Just how many/how % have tipped.But,I guess its better without.

[Jeeves]

You are sleep deprived You can see the percentages, and if you click players you can compare your tipping history. I might add a list of tippers but I felt it was more meaningful if you're just comparing to a rival, rather than just scattered names.

[Devon]

I know you can see percentages, but if I have like three rivals, it'd be nice to be able to compare them all at once.

[Romanul]

Hah.Getting closer and closer to nr. 1.

[Vortigern]

As am I. Up to #4 now, and Star Player. Although I'm still a whole 1% off that 65% right medal, which is irritating. Let's hope I've got tomorrow's games right too.

[Romanul]

Ha.I got a 75% one

[m@tt]

Argh, didn't predict yesterdays results which would have been two correct predictions if I had of done. 7th though so not bad.

[Puppeteer]

Crap, I forgot to tip 31 matches! No wonder I'm 14th!

[Devon]

I wonder if I'm the only one picking Portugal today.