Germany are out

[PatHead]

Think this deserves a thread of its own. Fantastic to see them go out in the group stages. Almost as good as it would have been if Engerland had gone out at that stage.

[oldbutdim]

Think this deserves a thread of its own. Fantastic to see them go out in the group stages. Almost as good as it would have been if Engerland had gone out at that stage.

Not if you had a tenner on them.

:boo hoo:

[heretoday]

Not if you had a tenner on them.

:boo hoo:
Phew! I was off to put a tenner on them and Djokovic in a double!
It worked four years ago.......

[hibsbollah]

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

[PatHead]

Not if you had a tenner on them.

:boo hoo:

Yes but you must admit it is good to see one of the big guns getting knocked out. Wonder if Brazil will follow them.

[MWHIBBIES]

Not fantastic in my view, want the good footballing teams to get far. Sweden are absolutely awful to watch.

[stoneyburn hibs]

It will be refreshing to see another team knock England out on pens.

[PatHead]

It will be refreshing to see another team knock England out on pens.

Made me laugh out loud.

[Monopolyguy]

For them the VAR is over

[Hibbyradge]

For them the VAR is over

:top marks

[CockneyRebel]

For them the VAR is over

Ace

[Topographic Hibby]

Might be the end of the 'sweeper keeper' as well.To be fair to the Germans (can’t believe I’ve actually said that....), Nick Colgan beat them to that award.

[scuttle]

For them the VAR is over

Wunderbar

[Kato]

Not fantastic in my view, want the good footballing teams to get far.

Germany were rubbish. Lack-lustre and seemed to be taking games for granted.

[Mikey]

For them the VAR is over

Don't mention the VAR.

[weecounty hibby]

I'm starting to worry that England could win this!!

[nonshinyfinish]

I'm starting to worry that England could win this!!

9/1 if you want to take out insurance.

[Hibbyradge]

9/1 if you want to take out insurance.

Into 15/2 with Skybet.

[Aim Here]

Think this deserves a thread of its own. Fantastic to see them go out in the group stages. Almost as good as it would have been if Engerland had gone out at that stage.

Trouble is, with Germany out, who's going to knock England out on Penalties in the Quarter finals?

[weecounty hibby]

9/1 if you want to take out insurance.

I don't gamble but even if I did I'd feel dirty if it came in! 😀

[PatHead]

I don't gamble but even if I did I'd feel dirty if it came in! 😀

Would you still take it.

[Billy Whizz]

I bought the wee lad i take to the football, a Neuer strip for his birthday today😬

[weecounty hibby]

Would you still take it.

Of course, I would get over the feeling wherever money was concerned!!!

[KWJ]

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

*shakes fist*

[weecounty hibby]

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

*shakes fist*

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!

[KWJ]

I avoided it until checking here now that I'm home and about to watch the played games like I have all WC!

[Hibbyradge]

I avoided it until checking here now that I'm home and about to watch the played games like I have all WC!

That's a shame KWJ.

Big news like this is always going to have multiple threads so probably best to avoid social media altogether.

[007]

Trouble is, with Germany out, who's going to knock England out on Penalties in the Quarter finals?

With any luck Gareth Southgate has been teaching them how to take a penalty.

[KWJ]

That's a shame KWJ.

Big news like this is always going to have multiple threads so probably best to avoid social media altogether.

Aye, had been fine up to now. Console masel wi the Brazil game, may even nip to the pub for it.

[Keith_M]

ABEoG

:-)

[WeeRussell]

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]

For them the VAR is over

:tee hee::tee hee:

[Hi Heid Yin]

Don't mention the VAR.

:tee hee::tee hee:

[Hibrandenburg]

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]

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]

https://cdn.images.dailystar.co.uk/dynamic/204/photos/712000/620x/Leroy-Sane-710252.jpg

Why didn't they pick him?

[WeeRussell]

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]

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]

:tee hee::tee hee:

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]

https://cdn.images.dailystar.co.uk/dynamic/204/photos/712000/620x/Leroy-Sane-710252.jpg

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?


:wink:

[WoreTheGreen]

You started it

“No i never you invaded Poland”

[IGRIGI]

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]

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]

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]

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?


:wink:

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

[Hi Heid Yin]

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]

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]

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]

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.

.


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



:faf:

[IGRIGI]

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]

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]

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]

Oh the irony

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

Less smug, but equally as happy.

[DaveF]

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]

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]

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"

[pacorosssco]

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, 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.

Valid point but discrimination is everywhere. I lived abroad and largely had to mix with english who either hated scots or thought nothing of all calling you sweaty or sock to your face. It's a shame we buy into divides given to us by media.I like to see England lose yet if they win I have some England friends I'm happy for

[Tornadoes70]

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

As a Hibernian fan and a Scotsman who believes in us being part of the UK I applaud your honesty and courage in giving your frank opinion. We would get on far better as a nation with sections of the braveheart highlander mentality becoming much more tolerant, putting the past behind us and engage fully as partners with the rest of the UK.

Scotland will never move on as a country if living in the dark ages albeit there's some who see individual profit in keeping us within it.

Mon Scottish Labour!

:flag:

[pacorosssco]

As a Hibernian fan and a Scotsman who believes in us being part of the UK I applaud your honesty and courage in giving your frank opinion. We would get on far better as a nation with sections of the braveheart highlander mentality becoming much more tolerant, putting the past behind us and engage fully as partners with the rest of the UK.

Scotland will never move on as a country if living in the dark ages albeit there's some who see individual profit in keeping us within it.

Mon Scottish Labour!

:flag:

In your opinion. Loaded post.Many English people hold as anti scottish views. I believe in respect both ways

[Hi Heid Yin]

As a Hibernian fan and a Scotsman who believes in us being part of the UK I applaud your honesty and courage in giving your frank opinion. We would get on far better as a nation with sections of the braveheart highlander mentality becoming much more tolerant, putting the past behind us and engage fully as partners with the rest of the UK.

Scotland will never move on as a country if living in the dark ages albeit there's some who see individual profit in keeping us within it.

Mon Scottish Labour!

:flag:

Thank you.
I sometimes wonder why I raise my head above the ramparts knowing that I'm likely to receive a hail of anti-English arrows from a swathe of my fellow Scots.

[Tornadoes70]

In your opinion. Loaded post.Many English people hold as anti scottish views. I believe in respect both ways

This is very true and I respect this opinion but we have to look beyond both supremacist flag waving bearers and look to building bridges not burning them. There's been much give recently from all sides apart from the 'Snp' who would impoverish us and not care because of their highlander attitudes.

We're sensible outward looking lowlanders here in Edinburgh, a city of Adam Smith and other such intellectuals.

Mon Scottish Labour!

:flag:

[Tornadoes70]

Thank you.
I sometimes wonder why I raise my head above the ramparts knowing that I'm likely to receive a hail of anti-English arrows from a swathe of my fellow Scots.

As a nation we can do so much more with open minds not closed ones as is the way with some.

Edinburgh is an outward looking city of intellect and responsible capitalism.

We should be looking outward not inward as is the case with the supremacist saltire waving disability and transgender hating Snp Gillian Martin's of the world.

Glory Glory

Mon Scottish Labour!

:flag:

[pacorosssco]

Thank you.
I sometimes wonder why I raise my head above the ramparts knowing that I'm likely to receive a hail of anti-English arrows from a swathe of my fellow Scots.


The divide of people is sold by media. We have a unique union open to question of fairness equality.

[pacorosssco]

[QUOTE=lgnsh70;5447830]This is very true and I respect this opinion but we have to look beyond both supremacist flag waving bearers and look to building bridges not burning them. There's been much give recently from all sides apart from the 'Snp' who would impoverish us and not care because of their highlander attitudes.

We're sensible outward looking lowlanders here in Edinburgh, a city of Adam Smith and other such intellectuals.

Mon Scottish Labour!

Impoverish is a strong word I would say . You respect opinions but you believe yours is right.
I'm glad never known nothing

[Tornadoes70]

[QUOTE=lgnsh70;5447830]This is very true and I respect this opinion but we have to look beyond both supremacist flag waving bearers and look to building bridges not burning them. There's been much give recently from all sides apart from the 'Snp' who would impoverish us and not care because of their highlander attitudes.

We're sensible outward looking lowlanders here in Edinburgh, a city of Adam Smith and other such intellectuals.

Mon Scottish Labour!

Impoverish is a strong word I would say . You respect opinions but you believe yours is right.
I'm glad never known nothing

Of course I believe I'm right or left of center as the case may be with Scottish Labour.

I respect what you say, you're polite and trying to say something in absence of being a smart alec even if it does contradict entirely my own beliefs.

Mon Scottish Labour!

:flag:

[1875godsgift]

As a nation we can do so much more with open minds not closed ones as is the way with some.

Edinburgh is an outward looking city of intellect and responsible capitalism.

We should be looking outward not inward as is the case with the supremacist saltire waving disability and transgender hating Snp Gillian Martin's of the world.

Glory Glory

Mon Scottish Labour!

:flag:

So is your mind an open or a closed one?

[Tornadoes70]

So is your mind an open or a closed one?

Did you read all of the post or just choose to select a part of it and ask a very silly question?

Mon Scottish Labour!

:flag:

[1875godsgift]

Did you read all of the post or just choose to select a part of it and ask a very silly question?

Mon Scottish Labour!

:flag:

I highlighted the part I was curious about.

Why is it a very silly question? You seem fairly entrenched in your own views, which I would consider to be symptomatic of a closed mind?

But I could be completely wrong....

[Oscar T Grouch]

Admins as this is no longer about the Germans going out of the world cup and has become a party political broadcast can we move this thread to the holy ground?

[superfurryhibby]

Thank you.
I sometimes wonder why I raise my head above the ramparts knowing that I'm likely to receive a hail of anti-English arrows from a swathe of my fellow Scots.

It’s called pleasuring yourself and the only anti-English arrows are in your over stimulated, yet narrow minded imagination.

Thread has become a farce, well done.

[marinello59]

This one looks to have run it’s course. Thread closed