World Cup Sweepstake

[Elliesdad]

I suppose, for those of us that are "English", we are not only entitled to cheer for England (duh!), but also Denmark (our Angle and Saxon roots) and Sweden (the Vikings).

I would have added Germany too - but it's our Royals that have the closest connection there.

Regards,

Geoff

[Fenton]

Wouldn't the Russians be cheering for Sweden?

[steve_holmes_11]

I suppose, for those of us that are "English", we are not only entitled to cheer for England (duh!), but also Denmark (our Angle and Saxon roots) and Sweden (the Vikings).

I would have added Germany too - but it's our Royals that have the closest connection there.

Regards,

Geoff

On the subject of Royalty, don't forget that Prince Harry moonlights as the Belgian midfield general.

[mollinary]

On the subject of Royalty, don't forget that Prince Harry moonlights as the Belgian midfield general.

Didnt he also hang out with Biggles and Algy?

[lowlylowlycook]

If James is hurt then I'm not sure how I like my chances.

[pierre the shy]

Senegal go out under the fairplay rule but Japan are through to the next round....good luck to all those left in the draw. I hope England do well but after todays loss to Belgium it will be interesting to see if Harry Kane can restore their fortunes against Columbia next week.

[mollinary]

Senegal go out under the fairplay rule but Japan are through to the next round....good luck to all those left in the draw. I hope England do well but after todays loss to Belgium it will be interesting to see if Harry Kane can restore their fortunes against Columbia next week.

Agreed, I thought they looked depressingly toothless against Belgium, although Rashford would snaffle that chance nine times out of ten. But what has happened to Vardy?

[petercooman]

Gogo France!

One more win and we are in the winning zone! 

[petercooman]

Gogo France!

One more victory and we are in the winning zone! 

[O Dinas Powys]

Croatia vs Denmark!

I have to say, the result was never in doubt 

I mean, deliberately missing that penalty late in extra time just to get the Danes where they wanted them psychologically for the shoot-out... 

One glorious step closer to £5 of Pendraken goodness!  Is it too early to print the catalogue and start dreaming?! 

[Leon]

Here's the updated standings after the group stage:

Entrants

1     = Russia    - Ferb, Shecky
2     = Saudi Arabia    - Womble67, T13A, Hammerjock
3     = Egypt    - mollinary, senormeek
4     = Uruguay    - Norm
5     = France    - Nick the Lemming, petercooman
6     = Australia    - DFlynSqrl
7     = Peru    - kipt, jimduncanuk
8     = Denmark    - strangefellow, Gennorm, moriar
9     = Portugal    - capthugeca
10   = Spain    - Redstef
11   = Morocco    - FierceKitty
12   = Iran    - old smokie, Ace of Spades
13   = Argentina    - Sandinista, Dave Fielder, Subedai
14   = Iceland    - slinky
15   = Croatia    - O Dinas Powys
16   = Nigeria    - paulr, Westmarcher
17   = Brazil    - Kiwidave, slugbalancer, Orcs
18   = Switzerland   - Raider4, MR T, Shutuphippie
19   = Costa Rica    - mad lemmey, Techno
20   = Serbia    - Ben Waterhouse
21   = Belgium    - fred., Dazza
22   = Panama    - Ithoriel, Dave
23   = Tunisia    - Last Hussar, smallchild139
24   = England    - Genom
25   = Germany   - steve jones
26   = Mexico    - OldenBUA
27   = Sweden    - Elliesdad, Malbork
28   = Korea    - barbarian, Matt J, FratmanBootcake
29   = Poland    - whubble
30   = Senegal    - pierre the shy
31   = Columbia    - lowlylowlycook
32   = Japan    - d_guy, runninghorse

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Haven't Argentina gone too?

[Leon]

Haven't Argentina gone too?

They have now, the update is just from the groups stage, I'll update it again after the 2nd round games are all done.

[petercooman]

Getting ready for Belgium - Japan!! Let's hope the don't go past 90 minutes, early shift tomorrow 

I put in 2-1 in the sweepstake at work!

[petercooman]

That was a nailbiter! Belgium was not that good in the pasing game today!