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The O&O 2014 World Cup Thread

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Red Hare


    looksee wrote: »
    So what teams are left to pick from?

    As far as I know all thats left is ;

    France or Nigeria( playing today at 5pm)

    Algeria ( paying tonight)

    USA ( tomorrow)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,801 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    Red Hare wrote: »
    As far as I know all thats left is ;

    France or Nigeria( playing today at 5pm)

    Algeria ( paying tonight)

    USA ( tomorrow)

    Ok I will shout for Nigeria, apparently I have some long lost relations there who have left me loadsa money


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    Two places left for tonight.

    France will take on Nigeria ( supported by Looksee) at 5pm

    Germany ( supported by Red Hare ) take on Algeria. at 9pm.

    I think.........
    BrensBenz wrote:
    Pick a diving team? In Benny Hill shorts? Walking out, holding hands with little boys? Hand clapping over their heads? Goalie shouting at everyone if he has to make a save? The offside rule? Pretending to know the words of their national anthems? Skidding on their knees if they score? Same old saymo, over and over.

    Oh alright! Come on ye Faroe Islands!

    .......this post shows a little too much knowledge of the game, from one who asserts not to be a true follower.

    I suspect either watching from behind the couch, or astute use of the record and playback function, perhaps even the pause facility, on the Sky Magic Box.........

    so if no takers by 5pm, I will make an executive decision and appoint, BrensBenz as our official '' France Supporter ''

    And no Hand- Ball Please.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,801 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    That would be looksee, Martinnn :-) So do I gather I am up against Brens? I have put hubby in charge of watching the match for me. The things he does for me... He is baffled about why I didn't choose France and had difficulty understanding the concept of wealthy Nigerian relatives.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,801 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    Shhhh don't tell Brens, I don't think he realises he was supporting France so since they won we won't mention it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    Anyone for Algeria,? Last chance.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Red Hare


    Mr Hare, himself, is supporting Algeria. Looks like the German defense is on the ropes! C'mon Germany!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Red Hare


    That was a great game! Pity to see Algeria go out - they gave a great account of themselves. France next - Bring it on!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭Rubecula


    Looking forward to it Red Hare


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    Couple of good games yesterday.

    Big thanks to Mr Hare, for stepping up to the mark, and supporting Algeria.

    So today we have,

    Argentina, supported by Layinghen
    v
    Switzerland, supported by myself,
    at 5pm

    then at 9pm

    Belgium, supported by Rubecula
    v
    USA, who are looking for a sponsor.

    Any takers for USA


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    To set the scene for a Switzerland win tonight,

    here are a few images


    The Fans,

    [URL="[IMG]http://i60.tinypic.com/2iivays.jpg[/IMG]"]2iivays.jpg[/URL]


    My front room,

    [URL="[IMG]http://i62.tinypic.com/4t3cp4.jpg[/IMG]"]4t3cp4.jpg[/URL]

    and their No 1 Fan, watch out for him in the crowd, unless he's tied up at Wimbledon.

    213grcz.jpg


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭BrensBenz


    martinn123 wrote: »
    I will make an executive decision and appoint, BrensBenz as our official '' France Supporter ''

    France!?!?!?! Bluddy France?!?!?! One of God's few mistakes!?!?!
    Any nation, infatuated with cookery, perfume and fashion (but not soap) has something seriously wrong with it. And that's just the men!

    Aw, Janey Mac. Bluddy France!
    Any nation that only pronounces one in three of their letters has something seriously wrong with it. And what about that disgusting noise they make when they pronounce "R"?

    Awww Gawwwd! France!
    Any nation whose exports include the rudest waiters on Earth has something seriously wrong with it.

    Feque sake. France!

    Ugghhhh!

    The only good things to come from France are the Channel Tunnel and......Catherine Deneuve?......Hmmm.....

    OK so. Vive La Frawce!
    Sofa, over-priced plonk and frogs legs. Aw ee aw ee aw. Allay Lay Bluh.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,801 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    Phooey - you are only accepting it because they won over Nigeria - Just.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭BrensBenz


    looksee wrote: »
    Phooey - you are only accepting it because they won over Nigeria - Just.

    Frawce won???? At soccer???? When they scored, did they throw their handbags in the air?

    Catherine will be pleased. Who are WE playing next?

    Howld on there, lads and lassies. Didn't some Frawce player wave his arms about and score against Ireland in some critical, vital, crucial, all-important soccer tournament some time ago? An Eamon Dunphy was amized dah he wasn't sen toff?

    Hmmm! But they did produce Brigitte Bardot.

    Allay Lay Bluh.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭Layinghen


    Can't compete with Martinn's set up for this evening as I am still being detained (hospital not prison!).

    But I am certainly prepared, dinner was at 12 (roast lamb, mashed potatoes, broccoli and carrots) followed by bannoffi pie. Always turn down the soup starter as I feel that having a two course meal in the middle of the day is hard enough work.

    The rattle of the tea trolly should start soon with my chicken salad sandwich and copious amounts of tea being delivered by 5.

    The no visitors sign is stuck on the door and all staff have been warned to ignore shouting and if I really need them I'll ring the bell.

    May the best team win.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭Rubecula


    Get well soon Hen I feel sure that Chucken will miss your regular clucking at each other. XXX


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    I wonder if the Pope is shouting for his home team, or are these Guy's keeping him quiet

    http://2164ur.gif


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    Extra Time, we need one of these

    [URL="[IMG]http://i60.tinypic.com/15piuki.jpg[/IMG]"]15piuki.jpg[/URL]


    That's just for me, the players can make their own arrangments


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭Layinghen


    Me nerves are gone............

    And I barely even know what is going on!!!!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭Layinghen


    Yes.................


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    Bollllliiixxxx.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    Ah well supported, Layinghen, great game

    Best of luck in the next round, hope you are OK.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭Layinghen


    Not a great match but wow the last few minutes was brilliant.

    Hard luck Martinn but could I recommend a nice Chasselas Grand Cru Calamin (lovely Swiss White wine, virtually impossible to find outside the country) to settle the nerves.

    Would love to be cracking open a nice Malbec but think I will just request an extra little something from the drugs trolley to celebrate


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Red Hare


    That was another great game! Pity that someone had to loose Martin. Congrats to the Hen!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭Rubecula


    I think I was watching another match The Swiss against the Argies was the worst game of the knockout stages so far. Truly awful. :(


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    Layinghen wrote: »
    Not a great match but wow the last few minutes was brilliant.
    Layinghen wrote:

    And I barely even know what is going on!!!!
    Rubelica wrote:
    I think I was watching another match The Swiss against the Argies was the worst game of the knockout stages so far.
    Red Hare wrote:
    That was another great game!


    See, it's much better than the Football Forum

    Anyone for USA....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    martinn123 wrote: »

    Anyone for USA....

    Here's their lineup...........Anyone

    [URL="[IMG]http://i59.tinypic.com/33kuhll.jpg[/IMG]"]33kuhll.jpg[/URL]

    Well we got one Mod on Board, anyone else, a closet football fan.

    20 mins to go........


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    That baldy American bloke on the RTE panel, is much more articulate, and makes more sense than the Baldy Irish bloke.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,318 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    martinn123 wrote: »
    Here's their lineup...........Anyone

    [URL="[IMG]http://i59.tinypic.com/33kuhll.jpg[/IMG]"]33kuhll.jpg[/URL]

    Well we got one Mod on Board, anyone else, a closet football fan.

    20 mins to go........
    I must register another account :pac:


    martinn123 wrote: »
    That baldy American bloke on the RTE panel, is much more articulate, and makes more sense than the Baldy Irish bloke.
    That wouldn't be too difficult for him


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,801 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    Do you think there is sticky tape involved with those little shirts? Do you think there is any chance they might actually be running around?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭Layinghen


    Even I know that was a great match.


    See you in the next round Rubes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    OK so on to the Quarter Finals.

    We have a couple of teams looking for support.

    4th July

    France ( BrensBenz) v Germany ( Red Hare )

    then

    Brazil ( Muffler ) v Columbia................anyone

    5th July


    it's

    Argentina ( Layinghen ) v Belgium ( Rubecula )

    then

    Netherlands ( Jellybaby1 ) v Costa Rica...................anyone.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    Oh hell, am I still in then? I told yiz me nerves were shot after their last match. Oh all right then but if all my hair falls out its all yizzer's fault!!! Come on me oul' Dutch!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭Rubecula


    Layinghen wrote: »
    Even I know that was a great match.


    See you in the next round Rubes.

    Looking forward to a quick battle with you Hen. Just be gentle with me as I am a delicate oul Rubes :cool:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭Layinghen


    Well delighted to report I was sprung today so should be match fit for Saturday:D

    Don't worry Rubes gentle is my middle name!!!!!!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭Rubecula


    And your first name is Notever? :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭Layinghen


    :D:D:D:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    Layinghen wrote: »
    Well delighted to report I was sprung today so should be match fit for Saturday:D

    Great News,

    OK so everyone else is on their game, and Match fit, for the 1/4 rs, I have decided in the absence of further supporters, ( especially the missing Mod ),
    to make the following Executive Decision.

    I will apply for a ''Buy-In'' and support Columbia v Muffler's Brazil

    Can I request, Mr Hare, to step up again, and support, Costa Rica.

    As it's not a match against Red Hare's Germany, I hope this will not cause a matrimonial conflagration.

    If they both Win, and meet eventually in the Final, the entry fees for this competition, will be donated to a conflict resolution society.

    Best of luck everyone.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭BrensBenz


    Is

    it
    over
    yet?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Red Hare


    It
    will
    all
    be
    over
    for
    France ( your team)
    on
    Friday
    4th
    July
    2014

    Come on Germany!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭BrensBenz


    Red Hare wrote: »
    It
    will
    all
    be
    over
    for
    France ( your team)
    on
    Friday
    4th
    July
    2014

    Come on Germany!



    Germany! Now there's a proper bunch of lads. Proper language, proper beer and they know how to use soap. Is it too late for me to adopt Germany instead?

    Anyway, aren't the Air Traffic Controllers in Frawce having their annual strike and, if they lose, the rest of the country will go on strike? If Frawce do lose, how will they get home? Dozens of unwashed Frawsez, in culottes, roaming the planet, pockets bulging with hair products and snails.

    Oh, I've just remembered. All is not lost. I restart chemo on Friday. Now, THAT will be more entertaining than watching a bunch of strangled vowel sounds sulking about not being allowed to use their hands.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    While you are going through your treatment Brens, I thought you might like something to jolly along to. Ah Brenz, ma leetle crepes suzette, zis eez fhor you:



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Red Hare


    I hope everything goes well for you on Friday Brens. Wishing you a speedy recovery!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭Layinghen


    Best wishes for Friday Brens


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    Best wishes for Friday, Brens, we're all rooting for you.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭BrensBenz


    Jellybaby1 wrote: »
    While you are going through your treatment Brens, I thought you might like something to jolly along to. Ah Brenz, ma leetle crepes suzette, zis eez fhor you:

    Red Hare wrote: »
    I hope everything goes well for you on Friday Brens. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
    Layinghen wrote: »
    Best wishes for Friday Brens


    Many thanks for these good wishes - probably on the wrong thread but much appreciated. And any reminders of Spike Milligan or Kenneth Williams are always welcome. Have you read Milligan's "Adolf Hitler - My Part In His Downfall"? The only book that ever caused me pain from laughing!

    Chemo-plumbing was done today - I got a shave and a free fake tan on one side of my chest. These, combined with the evidence of two major surgeries on my torso and a delightful chemo-rash, I just don't understand how the wimmin keep their hands off me! Maybe if I wore that special hospital gown the right way around?

    The new chemo recipe is similar to what I had a year ago but not the recipe that almost killed me at Christmas. So, at least, I know what to expect and, since I returned to the oul sod for good, I have a support network this time. Had to come home because more and more of me was being buried overseas! I don't mind pushing up daisies.....so long as they're Irish daisies.

    Back on topic, I was shown the chemo-suite today. Tomorrow's guests are all male......and there's a telly.......and all of the seats are aimed at it.......and you tell me that "my" team (bluddy Frawse) are playing tomorrow. Ohhhh......................Gaaawwwwwwwdddddd!

    Because, as a kid, I couldn't kick snow off a rope, I played rugby instead. (The supporters were all female!) During post-match ablutions, certain, slightly risque operatic arias were performed, one of which remains in my memory and which I plan to repeat tomorrow in order to encourage the Deutscher team. To a very simple melody, the lyrics go:

    Raa Raa Ree
    Kick 'em in the knee
    Raa Raa Rowlocks
    Kick 'em in the other knee

    (Sailors pronounce it "rollocks". French pronounce it "throat-clear yryryruhh")


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,300 ✭✭✭martinn123


    BrensBenz wrote: »
    Because, as a kid, I couldn't kick snow off a rope, I played rugby instead. (The supporters were all female!) During post-match ablutions, certain, slightly risque operatic arias were performed, one of which remains in my memory and which I plan to repeat tomorrow in order to encourage the Deutsche team. To a very simple melody, the lyrics go:

    Raa Raa Ree
    Kick 'em in the knee
    Raa Raa Rowlocks
    Kick 'em in the other knee

    (Sailors pronounce it "rollocks". French pronounce it "throat-clear yryryruhh")

    Ah Rugby songs,

    remember this one, ( caution very Rude Words)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭Rubecula


    Remember it? LOL I still sing it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Red Hare


    I'm really looking forward to the match. Got a nice bottle of Marlborough chillin'
    for a five o clock kick off! Hope Brens is doing ok.

    Viva la Germany!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,552 ✭✭✭Layinghen


    Red Hare wrote: »
    I'm really looking forward to the match. Got a nice bottle of Marlborough chillin'
    for a five o clock kick off! Hope Brens is doing ok.

    Viva la Germany!

    Marlborough!!!!Marlborough???? New Zealand aren't playing.

    Put it away it's the wine we cannot mention for you young lady (nun in the navy outfit, hint hint;)) support German, drink German :D:D:D

    Or you could always head to the off licence for beer.......


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