official 2010 world cup thread

[fairholme_wannabe]

Originally Posted by Dashaansafin

Why didnt Henry or Benzema play at all....

Benzema isn't on the team.

 

[coldarchon]

viva la mexico et adieu les bleu ..

 

[Mauro]

^^Henry is put out to pasture.

Let's see who the weekend plays out.

 

[Canal Directo]

Originally Posted by paraiso

I wonder how the FFF let him stay on despite the fact that everyone knows that it was Zidane who rescued the 2006 team in qualifying and led them to the final in Germany.

It's more puzzling than that. Do you remember their last competition, the Euro 2008? They didn't win a game, still they kept Domenech!

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by Canal Directo

It's more puzzling than that. Do you remember their last competition, the Euro 2008? They didn't win a game, still they kept Domenech!

It's pretty ridiculous. Players hate him, players hate each other mostly because they hate him. This is the anti-98 team - no team spirit or desire to play whatsoever

 

[4Mica]

Originally Posted by paraiso

Univision was cool when Andres Cantor used to work there. The guy they have now sounds like he's a lucha libre commentator. He knows very little about international soccer and he's a clown. I only watch Univision when the Argentine commentators are on, otherwise it's ESPN and the boring Englishmen who constantly remind us how poor and war ravaged the African and South American countries are.

I miss Andres but still prefer the Spanish commentary to the English. The Spanish language commentators were cracking me up during the Germany game because they kept pointing out that two of the goals were scored by players born in Poland and one by a player born in Brazil.

 

[paraiso]

Originally Posted by Canal Directo

It's more puzzling than that. Do you remember their last competition, the Euro 2008? They didn't win a game, still they kept Domenech!

It's because he took them to the finals in 06. In football it's all about your accomplishments. This pretty much explains why players like Karembeu, Kleberson and Julio Baptista enjoy/ed such long careers. And it's why coaches like Domenech, van Gaal and Felipao still get paid millions eventhough they are ****.

 

[paraiso]

Originally Posted by 4Mica

I miss Andres but still prefer the Spanish commentary to the English. The Spanish language commentators were cracking me up during the Germany game because they kept pointing out that two of the goals were scored by players born in Poland and one by a player born in Brazil.

That's funny for about five seconds. Then you have to put up with the guy and his ridiculous anecdotes for the remaining 89:55.

 

[Canal Directo]

Originally Posted by paraiso

It's because he took them to the finals in 06.
That's Zidane, not Domenech

In football it's all about your accomplishments. This pretty much explains why players like Karembeu, Kleberson and Julio Baptista enjoy/ed such long careers. And it's why coaches like Domenech, van Gaal and Felipao still get paid millions eventhough they are ****.

I don't like the guy, but ORLY?

 

[4Mica]

Originally Posted by paraiso

That's funny for about five seconds. Then you have to put up with the guy and his ridiculous anecdotes for the remaining 89:55.

I was laughing more at the announcer because he thought he was being witty but he just ended up sounding stupid. Like I said, I really miss Andres Cantor, does anyone know if he is doing any English language commentary this world cup?

 

[celery]

I make my own Germany - Poland jokes while imagining James May saying them.

 

[fwiffo]

Originally Posted by Neo_Version 7

It's not so much Domenech's fault as it is the players'. Bad individual decisions and clashing egos. Horrible chemistry altogether.

Isn't it the manager's job to coach them and choose a harmonious and effective team?

Originally Posted by JoyDiffusion

That said, as poorly as Domenech has coached that team, did anyone else notice the black lambswool pea coat he was wearing? ...Baller as ****. (This is SF after all

)

Instead of coming up with tactics and fielding a team that actually matched the Mexicans, he spent all of his time choosing his wardrobe.

Originally Posted by Canal Directo

That's Zidane, not Domenech

Yes and no - Zidane didn't play much in the group stages. But no doubt he carried them all the way to the finals once he got over his suspension.

Originally Posted by holymadness

The French commentators claimed that France's situation was "extremely serious but not hopeless." And here I thought they were a cynical people.

I'm sure when they get kicked out, they'll shrug their shoulders and go c'est dommage.

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by paraiso

It's because he took them to the finals in 06. In football it's all about your accomplishments. This pretty much explains why players like Karembeu, Kleberson and Julio Baptista enjoy/ed such long careers. And it's why coaches like Domenech, van Gaal and Felipao still get paid millions eventhough they are ****.

Originally Posted by Canal Directo

I don't like the guy, but ORLY?

Seriously. van Gaal is one of what? 3 coaches to ever win the CL with 2 clubs?

 

[ibleedwhite]

Originally Posted by holymadness

Embarrassing. On the upside, there's no way Domenech will ever coach France again after this.

The French commentators claimed that France's situation was "extremely serious but not hopeless." And here I thought they were a cynical people.

HAHA. I absolutely dislike Domenech. His insistence to not play Henry is even more of a joke . He looks like a school teacher on the sidelines. axe him now!

 

[ConcernedParent]

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