Germany are out

[WeeRussell]

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I would be amazed if anyone interested in football could avoid this news. I was on the phone to one of my company's offices in Elgin, there was a bit of commotion in the background and the woman I was talking to says, oh that's Korea scored again, Germany are out. They had the telly on in the office!

They didn’t in my office but erm.. one of us did :)

[Hi Heid Yin]

Absolutely the best thing to happen during this world cup. I so love to see Germany (not to mention Argentina) beaten.
Well done South Korea!

[Hi Heid Yin]

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For them the VAR is over

[Hi Heid Yin]

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Don't mention the VAR.

[Hibrandenburg]

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Spoilers FFS. There's a world cup thread and some of us watch the games back after work.

*shakes fist*

Internet alert!!!!! If you want to avoid certain information then don't log on to the internet!!!!

[Eyrie]

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Might be the end of the 'sweeper keeper' as well.

Certainly the end of the "winger keeper" after the way that Neuer lost possession at the end.

[theonlywayisup]

Why didn't they pick him?

[WeeRussell]

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Absolutely the best thing to happen during this world cup. I so love to see Germany (not to mention Argentina) beaten.
Well done South Korea!

How come? I quite like to see underdogs do well against the so-called bigger teams, but haven't really anything against Germany in particular. And as long as Messi is playing for them, I can't help but want the Argies to do well.

[superfurryhibby]

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How come? I quite like to see underdogs do well against the so-called bigger teams, but haven't really anything against Germany in particular. And as long as Messi is playing for them, I can't help but want the Argies to do well.

Generally speaking that is my international footballing rule of thumb too. However, I make exceptions for any game involving England, and to a lesser extent Germany.

With the Germans i suspect my childhood prejudices continue to influence my adult sporting ones. When I was a laddie the war wasn’t that far back in time and I, like many other boys, loved the Victor and Commando comics. Both my grandfathers saw service throughout WW2 and in my house there was some anti-German sentiment.

I should add that the Germans haven’t always been a team that plays with flair. Winners, but not always entertainers. That also influences my sporting preferences.

[WoreTheGreen]

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You started it

[KeithTheHibby]

Germany were piss poor the whole competition.

In a game they had to win yesterday they played with zero urgency. Surely the manager is responsible for how he asks his team to play?

Some of their big players never turned up either. Muller, Ozil and Werner were dreadful.

The competition will be better for them being out.

[MWHIBBIES]

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Why didn't they pick him?

Because he's actually been rubbish for Germany and inconsistent for City. He's a very talented player but he isn't some saviour. Even if they'd picked him he wouldn't have started.

[Keith_M]

The last World Cup in which Germany (or West Germany) failed to progress past the first round was 1938.


Remind me again, how did they react to that?

[WoreTheGreen]

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You started it

“No i never you invaded Poland”

[IGRIGI]

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How come? I quite like to see underdogs do well against the so-called bigger teams, but haven't really anything against Germany in particular. And as long as Messi is playing for them, I can't help but want the Argies to do well.

Rule Britannia and all that.

[Smartie]

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Germany were piss poor the whole competition.

In a game they had to win yesterday they played with zero urgency. Surely the manager is responsible for how he asks his team to play?

Some of their big players never turned up either. Muller, Ozil and Werner were dreadful.

The competition will be better for them being out.

I thought they played ok stuff in patches yesterday, but Werner was honking. If they'd had a Miroslav Klose (unspectacular player but could take a chance when it came his way) then they might have got through.

[RoslinInstHibby]

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Because he's actually been rubbish for Germany and inconsistent for City. He's a very talented player but he isn't some saviour. Even if they'd picked him he wouldn't have started.

he would have provided the pace they were lacking, I agree though....not the saviour that some (not on this board) are making out he would have been

[Eyrie]

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The last World Cup in which Germany (or West Germany) failed to progress past the first round was 1938.


Remind me again, how did they react to that?

I believe that it ended badly on the banks of the Volga, although at least this time they did get across.

[Hi Heid Yin]

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How come? I quite like to see underdogs do well against the so-called bigger teams, but haven't really anything against Germany in particular. And as long as Messi is playing for them, I can't help but want the Argies to do well.

My forces back ground, my upbringing, and my age (born 12 years after the war) influence my thoughts on Germany.
The Germans, on the whole, have a self-assumed, ingrained superior attitude and are notoriously arrogant as a people: thinking nothing of commandeering sun loungers and whole beaches in the med, separating themselves from the riff-raff Brits and other European neighbours. Their robotic and characterless teams are boring and utterly predictable.They were always up for a war and land grab, but being central in the E.U. has inadvertently allowed them to fulfill a dream (they'll call it their destiny) of conquering Europe and dominating other nations through economic and legislative means.

As for the Argentinians: well, their deserved reputation for being "animals" (think World Cup 66 and Alf Ramsey) their inherant cheating and gamesmanship (think Maradonna and that hand) and their constant assertion that the Falkland islands ("Las Malvinas" to them) is theirs to claim, makes them public enemy number 2. To state that because they have "Messi" that you want them to do well is akin to the anti-English Scotsman stating: "England have Kane" and so I want them to do well.

[21.05.2016]

The English pundits couldn't hide the smiles and of course Linekars cheeky sign off at the end. They really will never stop being bitter towards the Germans.

[Hi Heid Yin]

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The English pundits couldn't hide the smiles and of course Linekars cheeky sign off at the end. They really will never stop being bitter towards the Germans.

Just as too many of my fellow Scots will never stop being bitter towards the English!

[MWHIBBIES]

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he would have provided the pace they were lacking, I agree though....not the saviour that some (not on this board) are making out he would have been

Pace isnt effective Vs 10 defenders. Quick passing and good crosses are. If Goretzka, Gomez and Hummels score the 3 easy headers no one is fussed about Sane and Germany are through as group winners. They really werent that bad and will be favourite for the Euros in 2 years.

[Keith_M]

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My forces back ground, my upbringing, and my age (born 12 years after the war) influence my thoughts on Germany.
The Germans, on the whole, have a self-assumed, ingrained superior attitude and are notoriously arrogant as a people: thinking nothing of commandeering sun loungers and whole beaches in the med, separating themselves from the riff-raff Brits and other European neighbours. Their robotic and characterless teams are boring and utterly predictable.They were always up for a war and land grab, but being central in the E.U. has inadvertently allowed them to fulfill a dream (they'll call it their destiny) of conquering Europe and dominating other nations through economic and legislative means.

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Sorry but there's only one reasonable response to that rant

[IGRIGI]

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My forces back ground, my upbringing, and my age (born 12 years after the war) influence my thoughts on Germany.
The Germans, on the whole, have a self-assumed, ingrained superior attitude and are notoriously arrogant as a people: thinking nothing of commandeering sun loungers and whole beaches in the med, separating themselves from the riff-raff Brits and other European neighbours. Their robotic and characterless teams are boring and utterly predictable.They were always up for a war and land grab, but being central in the E.U. has inadvertently allowed them to fulfill a dream (they'll call it their destiny) of conquering Europe and dominating other nations through economic and legislative means.

As for the Argentinians: well, their deserved reputation for being "animals" (think World Cup 66 and Alf Ramsey) their inherant cheating and gamesmanship (think Maradonna and that hand) and their constant assertion that the Falkland islands ("Las Malvinas" to them) is theirs to claim, makes them public enemy number 2. To state that because they have "Messi" that you want them to do well is akin to the anti-English Scotsman stating: "England have Kane" and so I want them to do well.

If they go to Dublin we follow on ...

[guthrie01]

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My forces back ground, my upbringing, and my age (born 12 years after the war) influence my thoughts on Germany.
The Germans, on the whole, have a self-assumed, ingrained superior attitude and are notoriously arrogant as a people: thinking nothing of commandeering sun loungers and whole beaches in the med, separating themselves from the riff-raff Brits and other European neighbours. Their robotic and characterless teams are boring and utterly predictable.They were always up for a war and land grab, but being central in the E.U. has inadvertently allowed them to fulfill a dream (they'll call it their destiny) of conquering Europe and dominating other nations through economic and legislative means.

As for the Argentinians: well, their deserved reputation for being "animals" (think World Cup 66 and Alf Ramsey) their inherant cheating and gamesmanship (think Maradonna and that hand) and their constant assertion that the Falkland islands ("Las Malvinas" to them) is theirs to claim, makes them public enemy number 2. To state that because they have "Messi" that you want them to do well is akin to the anti-English Scotsman stating: "England have Kane" and so I want them to do well.

Why don’t you go to these countries and experience the kindness and welcoming nature of many Germans/Argentinians instead of basing your opinions on discriminating nonsense you where told as a kid and maintain for whatever reason.

One of the worst posts I’ve ever seen on here imo

[Scouse Hibee]

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The English pundits couldn't hide the smiles and of course Linekars cheeky sign off at the end. They really will never stop being bitter towards the Germans.

Oh the irony

[SquashedFrogg]

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Oh the irony

Agreed. I will be equally as happy when England go out.

Less smug, but equally as happy.

[DaveF]

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My forces back ground, my upbringing, and my age (born 12 years after the war) influence my thoughts on Germany.
The Germans, on the whole, have a self-assumed, ingrained superior attitude and are notoriously arrogant as a people: thinking nothing of commandeering sun loungers and whole beaches in the med, separating themselves from the riff-raff Brits and other European neighbours. Their robotic and characterless teams are boring and utterly predictable.They were always up for a war and land grab, but being central in the E.U. has inadvertently allowed them to fulfill a dream (they'll call it their destiny) of conquering Europe and dominating other nations through economic and legislative means.

As for the Argentinians: well, their deserved reputation for being "animals" (think World Cup 66 and Alf Ramsey) their inherant cheating and gamesmanship (think Maradonna and that hand) and their constant assertion that the Falkland islands ("Las Malvinas" to them) is theirs to claim, makes them public enemy number 2. To state that because they have "Messi" that you want them to do well is akin to the anti-English Scotsman stating: "England have Kane" and so I want them to do well.

Well the only Germans I've ever met have been super friendly, sound people who I would happily share a beer with. Apart from that tall bugger who hammered me at tennis in tenerife last year. He was just too tall and too good.

[pacorosssco]

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Well the only Germans I've ever met have been super friendly, sound people who I would happily share a beer with. Apart from that tall bugger who hammered me at tennis in tenerife last year. He was just too tall and too good.

Agree can never generalise folks but in germany you are made very welcome by the locals. I've been many places germany and many good experiences people

[Hi Heid Yin]

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Why don’t you go to these countries and experience the kindness and welcoming nature of many Germans/Argentinians instead of basing your opinions on discriminating nonsense you where told as a kid and maintain for whatever reason.

One of the worst posts I’ve ever seen on here imo

Been to both countries and actually have experienced friendliness..........and, yes, discrimination!. You will note in particular that I said "On the whole"
No nation is devoid of it's racists and stereotypes. My own country, Scotland, is, on the whole, to varying degrees, anti-English, and this anti-English sentiment raises it's head at every World Cup or game involving England. For me to root for Germany or Argentina ahead of England is anathema..having a military background and having stood side by side with my fellow Brits from London, Cardiff, Belfast and Glasgow has instilled within me a British patriotism and a desire to see all-things-British succeed.
Today, many an anti-English Scot tries to disguise their prejudice behind the convenient "Oh I don't hate the English people as such, just the BBC and West Minster"