World Cup 2018 Semi Finals

[Gutter Boy]

I think its there for the taking, Croatia are run by Modric and apart from that i do not see anything to be frightened by them. Modric is the key, i do not think he has been at his best so far but he always manages to find space and that is when he is at his most dangerous.

We have to find a way to deny him that space ( i appreciate that will not be easy) but if we can i think we will beat them.

 

[markysimmo]

England have not lost any of their last 30 games in which Jordan Henderson has played. According to Opta, that is the longest unbeaten streak of any England player in history.

 

[Lemonade Money]

As much as I'd love to see England win it, i doubt it will happen, as there are two sides left that are better individually and as a team...Belgium and France. There is also the matter of getting past Croatia as well. i do wish people would contain themselves and not start counting their chickens.

 

[Grays_1890]

I don't understand the relaxed attitude to France. What weaknesses are there in that team?

Inconsitency I would say, they have a huge ability to go into neutral and just relax. Pogba, Griezmann and Mpabbe are all guilty of cruising

 

[ShipOfTheseus]

Inconsitency I would say, they have a huge ability to go into neutral and just relax. Pogba, Griezmann and Mpabbe are all guilty of cruising

Fair enough, but it's difficult to imagine that in a World Cup final!

 

[Baleforce]

I don't understand the relaxed attitude to France. What weaknesses are there in that team?

one we know better than anyone else, Hugo is gonna do a Hugo at some point

 

[ShipOfTheseus]

one we know better than anyone else, Hugo is gonna do a Hugo at some point

"Do a Hugo" is not a thing, and no-one who uses the term should be allowed to watch him in action.

Unless it means "save an unsaveable shot acrobatically and with panache".

 

[Kandi1977]

Does anyone have odds for the Croatia match from overseas? No point looking at domestics odds as they'll be skewed.

England slight favorites here:
Croatia-England H 3.05 D 3.05 A 2.20

 

[scaramanga]

England slight favorites here:
Croatia-England H 3.05 D 3.05 A 2.20

I find that surprising

 

[Baleforce]

skewed by PL exposure possibly?

 

[Kandi1977]

skewed by PL exposure possibly?

Likely. Both people in general and the bookies know the PL and players better than any other league.

 

[markysimmo]

Anybody know much about clamy ??

Cuneyt Cakir to referee England vs Croatia World Cup semi-final

 

[markysimmo]

No tickets for the England game but a few for the other SF

 

[7percent]

Need to find a pub in central London that isn't full of bellends

I'm gonna give 26 leake street a go. I went to one of their first events in March so it's really new. Cavernous though so should be able to move away from any utter bellends and a massive screen.

I've booked a couple of tickets to the final there as they're £10 with a beer and guaranteed seat. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lostrivers/179905/

I find that surprising

You'd think two lots of extra time would have taken it out of them a bit.

I know we had extra time v Columbia, but we were well rested before that and got past Sweden without too much effort.

 

[Robbo]

England have not lost any of their last 30 games in which Jordan Henderson has played. According to Opta, that is the longest unbeaten streak of any England player in history.

Because of or despite of, what do you say @scaramanga?

 

[scaramanga]

Because of or despite of, what do you say @scaramanga?

Clearly despite of.

 

[Kandi1977]

Anybody know much about clamy ??

Cuneyt Cakir to referee England vs Croatia World Cup semi-final

He likes to be in the center of attention. Likes to flash cards.

 

[awesome dawson]

Two of my best mates in Melbourne (both English) are flying tonight to Moscow. Decided to go about two days ago. They got free accommodation offered (through a Russian neighbour here in Melbourne) and guaranteed tickets for the semi through a friend at Sony. Means they just need the flights and spending money. They land about five hours before kick off. Gutted I can't join them but I just got back from two weeks of watching football in Thailand.

 

[awesome dawson]

 

[awesome dawson]

England slight favorites here:
Croatia-England H 3.05 D 3.05 A 2.20

Here in Melbourne it's;

Croatia 3.50
Draw 3.10
England 2.30