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OT - OT - OT OT 2018 World Cup, Who ya got? If you even care OT - OT - OT - OT

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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,837
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    De Gea should almost certainly be a step up from Casillas in 2014.  

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • CPFC1905
    CPFC1905 Posts: 1,861
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    Betting odds in the UK market, currently;
    Brazil @ 9/2 are favourites
    Germany @ 5/1
    Spain @ 13/2
    France @ 7/1
    Argentina @ 10/1

    England good value at 20/1 - so bet the farm on us.  

    To be honest, unless there are any shocks on the early stages - the top teams get in to gear after the groups stages.  And the bookies don't tend to lose money very often. 
    Other girls may try to take me away 
    But you know, it's by your side I will stay
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  • CPFC1905
    CPFC1905 Posts: 1,861
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    And to help get you in the mood;
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re4aDJL3heA 

    or

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaBdajHOsSM
    Other girls may try to take me away 
    But you know, it's by your side I will stay
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  • Eoin
    Eoin Posts: 4,304
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    CPFC1905 said:
    And to help get you in the mood;
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re4aDJL3heA 

    or

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaBdajHOsSM
    Fat Les - a World Cup classic.
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  • TideEggHead
    TideEggHead Posts: 1,338
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    Foghorn said:
    Just to be clear, for those who may not know, the Netherlands did not qualify this year.  Neither did Italy.  The US is not the best team that is not playing in Russia.
    Thanks @Foghorn I did no know that, in that case not sure who I will pull for, maybe Spain.
    LBGE
    AL
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 19,052
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    Is Zaire still in it?
    A bison’s level of aggressiveness, both physical and passive, is legendary. - NPS
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  • thetrim
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    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Is Zaire still in it?
    No but Senegal, Nigeria, Egypt, Peru, and Iceland are.
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  • Foghorn
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    CPFC1905 said:
    Betting odds in the UK market, currently;
    Brazil @ 9/2 are favourites
    Germany @ 5/1
    Spain @ 13/2
    France @ 7/1
    Argentina @ 10/1

    England good value at 20/1 - so bet the farm on us.  

    To be honest, unless there are any shocks on the early stages - the top teams get in to gear after the groups stages.  And the bookies don't tend to lose money very often. 
    So, if I bet the field against Brazil,I’ll win about 20 cents for every dollar I bet?

    That doesn’t seem like a lot to a gambler. But I think it’s a safer bet than most stocks and the return will be almost immediate. 

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • CPFC1905
    CPFC1905 Posts: 1,861
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    Ok, so odds are presented differently -try this;

    Brazil @ 9/2 are favourites & therefore +450
    Germany @ 5/1 or +500
    Spain @ 13/2 or +650
    France @ 7/1 or +700
    Argentina @ 10/1  or +1000


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  • Eoin
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    Let's see your World Cup wall charts.


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  • Foghorn
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    I don't have a wall chart.  But I have a question to stimulate discussion.

    Ray Hudson - Best announcer working today?  Or annoying and repetitive?

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  • thetrim
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    Grumpy pundits on Sirius is. A Good show.  
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  • Eoin
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    We have plenty of annoying and repetitve football commentators over here. I don't know Ray Hudson, does he just work in the US? Generally, I find sports commentators on the radio to be better - they have to be. Sound down on the TV and radio on.
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  • Eoin
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    @Foghorn try this download for a wall chart.

    https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/world-cup-2018-wallchart-download-11623316
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,837
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHBoKB7YbxA


    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • thetrim
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    I did fill out a bracket.  I’ll get a pic of it and post it.  Have Germany beating France 2-1. 
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  • thetrim
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    I bought my father in law a custom  cut grate for his large from East Coast Metals.   This is where it ended up.  


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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
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  • thetrim
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    It’s a two tier frat similar to CGW ones.   That is the top tier.  Here is the bottom tier.  


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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
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    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • The_Stache
    The_Stache Posts: 1,153
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    I think I'll go with Mexico as a Spoiler!!!

    Just to take Germany out and really screw up the mix!


    Kirkland, TN
    2 LBGE, 1 MM


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  • Foghorn
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    The_Stache said:
    I think I'll go with Mexico as a Spoiler!!!

    Just to take Germany out and really screw up the mix!


    I just don't see that happening.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • The_Stache
    The_Stache Posts: 1,153
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    100/1 at current odds but... stranger things have happened.
    Kirkland, TN
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  • thetrim
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    Any bets if Luis Suarez bites someone or not?
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  • Tspud1
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    Foghorn said:
    The_Stache said:
    I think I'll go with Mexico as a Spoiler!!!

    Just to take Germany out and really screw up the mix!


    I just don't see that happening.
    They are all too worn out from all the hooker action

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  • Foghorn
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    Tspud1 said:
    Foghorn said:
    The_Stache said:
    I think I'll go with Mexico as a Spoiler!!!

    Just to take Germany out and really screw up the mix!


    I just don't see that happening.
    They are all too worn out from all the hooker action

    And there's that.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • CPFC1905
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    thetrim said:
    Colombia to beat England? 

    Before that Eng v Belgium - that could easily be a nil-nil given that its essentially a Premier League match with both teams away from home.   
    I suspect that Belgium will score more than England and as such top group G.

    Nonetheless - the football evil empire (FIFA) have still conspired to stop England at quarter final stage, again.   I would favour us getting something from Brazil rather than Germany.   However, Germany do have a melt-down somewhere in their locker,  possibly only once a generation - but you never know.
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  • CPFC1905
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    thetrim said:

    Looks great,  one small detail though,  they have spelt FC St Pauli wrong =)=)=)

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  • YEMTrey
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    Fox1 is airing a really good series leading into the World Cup called Phenoms.  I've watched several episodes this week and it is outstanding.  If you find it, it's worth the watch.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • Foghorn
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    Thanks @YEMTrey, I'll check it out.

    More news on the eve of the opening match.

    US gets to host in 2026 and Spain sacked their coach for taking the Real Madrid job.

    I'm wondering how that will affect the odds.

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