World Cup Draw

**hibsbollah** · 01-12-2017 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba

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I wouldn't go that far, mate. Nobody would have wanted Belgium in their group, given the choice. They're better than England.

Out of the top seeds Brazil Argentina France Germany Portugal Russia all scarier prospects IMO.

**~~IlDiavola~~** · 01-12-2017 05:08 PM

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I wouldn't go that far, mate. Nobody would have wanted Belgium in their group, given the choice. They're better than England.

Agreed.

Belgium are a very good side and England would not have chosen them if they'd had that chance.

England will make the quarters though.

**HoboHarry** · 01-12-2017 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by IlDiavola

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Agreed.

Belgium are a very good side and England would not have chosen them if they'd had that chance.

England will make the quarters though.

Bloody doom merchant......

**~~IlDiavola~~** · 01-12-2017 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by HoboHarry

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Bloody doom merchant......

**~~Firestarter~~** · 01-12-2017 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by Mikey

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Fixtures here......

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/...le/group-stage

I was looking forward to four games on Sat 16th June but it looks like only one of them is worth watching!

Bet you watch them all when it comes to it though. I fancy a World Cup of shocks.

**~~Firestarter~~** · 01-12-2017 05:16 PM

Hold the fort, the WC is starting on a THURSDAY?

Who made that bawnumentus decision? ***** game regardless but still.

**~~Firestarter~~** · 01-12-2017 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by hibsbollah

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Out of the top seeds Brazil Argentina France Germany Portugal Russia all scarier prospects IMO.

Russia and Portugal are nowhere near Belgium.

**Hi Heid Yin** · 01-12-2017 05:17 PM

I'm a Scot, through and through, but I will be rooting for England - our sole British representatives, to win the tournament.

**HoboHarry** · 01-12-2017 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by Lennon's Lip

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I'm a Scot, through and through, but I will be rooting for England - our sole British representatives, to win the tournament.

My mother was English so I guess I have English blood in me but I can assure you I will not be rooting for them. I hope they get dismantled in every game they play.

**~~IlDiavola~~** · 01-12-2017 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Lennon's Lip

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I'm a Scot, through and through, but I will be rooting for England - our sole British representatives, to win the tournament.

With you on that

**Michael** · 01-12-2017 05:25 PM

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Out of the top seeds Brazil Argentina France Germany Portugal Russia all scarier prospects IMO.

Russia are brutal.

**Hi Heid Yin** · 01-12-2017 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by HoboHarry

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My mother was English so I guess I have English blood in me but I can assure you I will not be rooting for them. I hope they get dismantled in every game they play.

I have both Scots and English in my immediate and extended family and see us all as British - a union of over 300 years of shared history, including wars in which we stood and fought, side by side, against Germany, Italy, France and Argentina. I for one could never bring myself to want any of these nations to beat England/Scotland in football or in any other sport.

***Hibernia&Alba*** · 01-12-2017 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by Lennon's Lip

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I'm a Scot, through and through, but I will be rooting for England - our sole British representatives, to win the tournament.

Brave thing to say on a Hibs forum

Even though I'm half English, I have to be honest and say i wouldn't like them to win it. Imagine the conceit......

**~~Firestarter~~** · 01-12-2017 05:38 PM

I used to want England to win. Now the EPL is so mixed regardless you don't have to relate to the players you watch on telly.

Egypt for me. France to win it.

**Colr** · 01-12-2017 05:47 PM

Can’t say I’m particularly rooting for anyone but I hope to enjoy some good football.

I hope England do OK as it’ll make my wee boy happy and I’ll get behind them if they play decent football but on past evidence, that’s unlikely to happen.

***stokesmessiah*** · 01-12-2017 05:51 PM

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Belgium topped their qualifying group by winning 9 of their 10 games, scoring 43 goals. They were the No 1 ranked FIFA side just recently and are also top seeds in this World Cup Group. Hardly an 'easy' opponent.

As has been seen before, they come apart at tournament time though!

***Carheenlea*** · 01-12-2017 06:11 PM

Not something I'll be watching much of, but will watch the England games. Usually start by kind of hoping they progress, then enjoying their ultimate exit when it comes. I'd happily see them get to the final then losing in heartbreaking fashion.

I do love the official poster though - very stylish

**hibsbollah** · 01-12-2017 06:16 PM

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Russia are brutal.

But they will get through the group stage. They won't be allowed not to.

***Bristolhibby*** · 01-12-2017 06:39 PM

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I'm a Scot, through and through, but I will be rooting for England - our sole British representatives, to win the tournament.

Good for you. I live in England, wife is English and my kids are half English.

I will be hoping for them to be papped out.

There will be a banana skin.

J

***Mibbes Aye*** · 01-12-2017 06:59 PM

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Is there any particular reason why a country the size of Belgium has produced so many World Class footballers?

Not saying they will win the tournament (as they don't seem to be able to pull it together as a team at the finals stage) but they surely have the most talented collection of individuals? It's not like they've got billions of people to choose from.

Not sure why so many players have come through at the same time but their overall WC record isn't bad - over the last nine tournaments they failed to qualify twice, but they have also reached the semi-finals, the quarter-finals and made it out of the group stages another four times. And when they've gone out, it's always been to top-flight sides - Argentina, Brazil, the Germans etc.

**~~G B Young~~** · 01-12-2017 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by HoboHarry

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My mother was English so I guess I have English blood in me but I can assure you I will not be rooting for them. I hope they get dismantled in every game they play.

If your mother was English it's more than a guess that you have English blood in you. You're half English even if you don't feel it

I never understand why folk still worry that England might win these tournaments and become so wound up about seeing them lose. There is no chance they will win it. Simply not good enough.

**~~ronaldo7~~** · 01-12-2017 07:58 PM

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I have both Scots and English in my immediate and extended family and see us all as British - a union of over 300 years of shared history, including wars in which we stood and fought, side by side, against Germany, Italy, France and Argentina. I for one could never bring myself to want any of these nations to beat England/Scotland in football or in any other sport.

I'll be rooting for the French, as with, over 700 years of our Alliance, and having fought wars together...

**stoneyburn hibs** · 01-12-2017 08:04 PM

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I have both Scots and English in my immediate and extended family and see us all as British - a union of over 300 years of shared history, including wars in which we stood and fought, side by side, against Germany, Italy, France and Argentina. I for one could never bring myself to want any of these nations to beat England/Scotland in football or in any other sport.

Boak.

***Scouse Hibee*** · 01-12-2017 08:07 PM

Same as every tournament, rooting for England, ripping the pish on here for Scotland not being there. Seeing England fail once again and taking banter on here as soon as England are out. Nowt changes.

**Colr** · 01-12-2017 08:10 PM

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I'll be rooting for the French, as with, over 700 years of our Alliance, and having fought wars together...

But they invaded Leith!

***Bristolhibby*** · 01-12-2017 08:15 PM

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Same as every tournament, rooting for England, ripping the pish on here for Scotland not being there. Seeing England fail once again and taking banter on here as soon as England are out. Nowt changes.

And repeat every two years.

Just wish we were there as well.

Shame there’s no tricky Saturday night game. Had a great time with my Mates for the Italy game last World Cup.

J

**~~ronaldo7~~** · 01-12-2017 08:20 PM

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But they invaded Leith!

And brought with them the café kulcher

***weecounty hibby*** · 01-12-2017 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Scouse Hibby

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Same as every tournament, rooting for England, ripping the pish on here for Scotland not being there. Seeing England fail once again and taking banter on here as soon as England are out. Nowt changes.

I am really glad that England qualify. No honestly! If not I probably wouldn't be that interested in the world cup, what with us just being mere viewers at the moment. I will be watching the first round wearing my Panama hat, eating merguez and washing it down with Stella. I always knew that I had a soft spot for Panama, Tunisia and of course Belgium as I've been there twice to watch Hibs.

***Mr White*** · 01-12-2017 08:27 PM

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Same as every tournament, rooting for England, ripping the pish on here for Scotland not being there. Seeing England fail once again and taking banter on here as soon as England are out. Nowt changes.

I can't wait tbh. I would rather there was other representation from the British Isles but if laughing at England's inevitable comedy failure is the closest I get to actual involvement then so be it. The 2014 thread was class. Here's to another next year