[ChristmasNeeve]

Originally Posted by Adam.

France are going to batter them and i can not wait

Croatia ftw

[JerseyWins]

Omg I am still PUMPED from that game. Croatia is in the WORLD CUP FINAL... I had high hopes for this team this year but this is just crazy!

I watched this game at a sports bar with a bunch of relatives after my boss suggested to leave early before I even bothered to ask And I'm really thankful because that game was an incredible watch. The atmosphere was amazing... lots of Croatia & England fans where we went, everyone really into the game and being incredibly obnoxious lol (both the England fans and us but especially all us Croatians). My hands were hurting from clapping so hard and I've kinda lost my voice and I wasn't even one of the major yellers/chanters. Some of my cousins and distant relatives etc. and other random Croatians were going absolutely nuts.. what an unforgettable World Cup it's been & semi-final game that was

And to finish off, honestly sorry guys @ England's loss... I felt bad for the devastated England fans and thought of you all. They had me worried for a while and played great. Hopefully Croatia will do you proud in the Final though!

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by JerseyWins

Omg I am still PUMPED from that game. Croatia is in the WORLD CUP FINAL... I had high hopes for this team this year but this is just crazy!

I watched this game at a sports bar with a bunch of relatives after my boss suggested to leave early before I even bothered to ask And I'm really thankful because that game was an incredible watch. The atmosphere was amazing... lots of Croatia & England fans where we went, everyone really into the game and being incredibly obnoxious lol (both the England fans and us but especially all us Croatians). My hands were hurting from clapping so hard and I've kinda lost my voice and I wasn't even one of the major yellers/chanters. Some of my cousins and distant relatives etc. and other random Croatians were going absolutely nuts.. what an unforgettable World Cup it's been & semi-final game that was

And to finish off, honestly sorry guys @ England's loss... I felt bad for the devastated England fans and thought of you all. They had me worried for a while and played great. Hopefully Croatia will do you proud in the Final though!

Croatia have done really well, well done to them.

Just one more win and you will be crowned champions, just imagine your reaction if that happens.

[Livia]

Purposefully didn't look in here last night. Still at least all those supporting Croatia JUST to spite England must be relieved. I know many of you have your reasons. Some of them hundreds of years old! You can let it go now... and who knows, maybe one day your own country will qualify for something. You never know...

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Originally Posted by Livia

Purposefully didn't look in here last night. Still at least all those supporting Croatia JUST to spite England must be relieved. I know many of you have your reasons. Some of them hundreds of years old! You can let it go now... and who knows, maybe one day your own country will qualify for something. You never know...

I think France will win anyway. For me they're the best team. My favourite after England

[ChristmasNeeve]

Originally Posted by Livia

Purposefully didn't look in here last night. Still at least all those supporting Croatia JUST to spite England must be relieved. I know many of you have your reasons. Some of them hundreds of years old! You can let it go now... and who knows, maybe one day your own country will qualify for something. You never know...

Are you talking about me? I've liked Croatia from the start along with Iceland but ok

[bots]

Originally Posted by Livia

Purposefully didn't look in here last night. Still at least all those supporting Croatia JUST to spite England must be relieved. I know many of you have your reasons. Some of them hundreds of years old! You can let it go now... and who knows, maybe one day your own country will qualify for something. You never know...

I don't fundamentally have a problem with England being successful at a world cup. I have a problem with the English pundits and commentators that then transfers into a wish that the England run is finished. Maybe as an English person you can't see it, but these TV channels service the UK and its diverse population, not just England. It's just horribly cringey

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

I don't fundamentally have a problem with England being successful at a world cup. I have a problem with the English pundits and commentators that then transfers into a wish that the England run is finished. Maybe as an English person you can't see it, but these TV channels service the UK and its diverse population, not just England. It's just horribly cringey

That's not really the players or fans fault though is it

[bots]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

That's not really the players or fans fault though is it

no it's not, but i'm just explaining why i feel as I do. I will happily poke fun at the England team all day long, but it is fun, knowing how crap Scotland have been for decades But the commentators and pundits actually ruin the whole world cup experience with their awful cringe worthy dialog until England are knocked out. Also, when you have experienced it at one competition, and it then repeats over and over at each subsequent one, tolerance levels drop to zero.

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

I don't fundamentally have a problem with England being successful at a world cup. I have a problem with the English pundits and commentators that then transfers into a wish that the England run is finished. Maybe as an English person you can't see it, but these TV channels service the UK and its diverse population, not just England. It's just horribly cringey

I get what you're saying, but tbf if there's no other British team qualifying for the World Cup then all of the OTT excitement will all be aimed at England.

The best World Cup imo would be to have the 4 British teams and Republic Of Ireland at the World Cup so all of the focus and excitement wouldn't be all aimed at us.

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Livia

Purposefully didn't look in here last night. Still at least all those supporting Croatia JUST to spite England must be relieved. I know many of you have your reasons. Some of them hundreds of years old! You can let it go now... and who knows, maybe one day your own country will qualify for something. You never know...

Drag them!

[Cherry Christmas]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Croatia ftw

Expecting Ireland to win the Euros if they do,, let’s see if Roy can put his money where his mouth is

[ChristmasNeeve]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Expecting Ireland to win the Euros if they do,, let’s see if Roy can put his money where his mouth is

Why would you expect Ireland to win the euros if Croatia win the WC? That won't happen, I'm pretty sure Roy never said it would either

[Cherry Christmas]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Why would you expect Ireland to win the euros if Croatia win the WC? That won't happen, I'm pretty sure Roy never said it would either

Ireland has always got a pass as it is such a small nation, Croatia are showing that it is not a barrier to success, Roy has plenty to say but he has not been particulary successful as a manager

[ChristmasNeeve]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Ireland has always got a pass as it is such a small nation, Croatia are showing that it is not a barrier to success, Roy has plenty to say but he has not been particulary successful as a manager

So he can't have an opinion on a punditry show unless Ireland win the Euros? ok Also he isn't Ireland s manager

[Cherry Christmas]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

So he can't have an opinion on a punditry show unless Ireland win the Euros? ok Also he isn't Ireland s manager

No not saying that all all, he is always going on about a team having ambition, why not be ambitious and talk about the reaching the final

Isn't he O'Neill's no 2 or has he stepped down now?

[ChristmasNeeve]

Originally Posted by Cherie

No not saying that all all, he is always going on about a team having ambition, why not be ambitious and talk about the reaching the final

Isn't he O'Neill's no 2 or has he stepped down now?

Yes he is but O'Neill is the manager

I wasn't saying I agreed or disagreed with that point he made, so I'm not sure why you asked me that, my point is he's allowed have his own opinion whether Ireland win or not, his right to talk on a talk show isn't dependent on whether Ireland win the Euros or not.

Also, you can see he's only winding them up anyway, he has a bit of a smirk there at the end of that video you posted

[Ross.]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Ireland has always got a pass as it is such a small nation, Croatia are showing that it is not a barrier to success, Roy has plenty to say but he has not been particulary successful as a manager

He’s just winding them up! Let him have his moment