06-17-2016, 01:04 PM
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#741
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In the Sin Bin
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Novi Sad, Serbia
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Originally Posted by CroFlames
The problem with throwing Croatia out of the tournament now, is that is exactly what those activists want. They are delusional and have a nonsensical vendetta against the FA and would like nothing more than for the team to be banned.
My strong suspicion is they are ultra fans from Croatia's 2nd biggest club and are upset that the FA and Croatia's biggest club Dinamo are in bed together. Naturally, I am upset too that there is corruption in the FA, but for the love of God, can you not think of a better way to protest?
If Croatia is thrown out, at the very least it would teach other teams' fans a lesson. Namely, don't be a doosh in the stands.
All these incidents raise questions of the effectiveness of French security though.
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I think it goes far beyond club rivalry.
I feel it's a much, much deeper problem. Otherwise, the issue would have fixed by now.
Of course, I'm not just talking about this particular incident but tye whole fans/hooligans issue in Serbia/Croatia.
But what's more concerning is the lack of ambition from our governments to stand up to these hooligans once and for all.
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06-17-2016, 01:37 PM
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#742
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maryland State House, Annapolis
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Spain clearly played possum against Georgia. Looking like the favorites yet again.
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06-17-2016, 01:43 PM
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#743
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First Line Centre
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Spain looking so good right now
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06-17-2016, 02:08 PM
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#744
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maryland State House, Annapolis
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Absolutely rolling. Statement win today.
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06-17-2016, 02:12 PM
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#745
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Franchise Player
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Meanwhile I was hoping for a tie game haha.
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06-17-2016, 02:18 PM
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#746
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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I'm keeping my enthusiasm in check over Spain tuning up a pretty listless Turkey.
One of the things I was really looking forward to in this tournament was fewer minnows, but we havent really gotten that.
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06-17-2016, 02:33 PM
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#747
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NOT breaking news
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Calgary
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They're being roasted aren't they?
(I don't care. Those jokes never get old.)
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06-17-2016, 02:35 PM
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#748
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In the Sin Bin
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Novi Sad, Serbia
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Man, the Turkish fans are really booing Arda Turan...
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06-17-2016, 02:36 PM
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#749
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First Line Centre
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Spain bossing midfield and Iniesta's the primary reason. One of my favorite players to watch.
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06-17-2016, 02:39 PM
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#750
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
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Annoying that I can't watch both Russia/Wales and Slovakia/England on Monday. Thanks for that "contribution" to international soccer, Italy.
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06-17-2016, 02:40 PM
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#751
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GirlySports
They're being roasted aren't they?
(I don't care. Those jokes never get old.)
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Can you imagine the sheer volume of Dad jokes that would come out of a Hungary-Turkey quarter final match?
I shudder thinking of it.
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06-17-2016, 03:16 PM
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#752
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Who the hell is in charge of Security at these games.
Pathetic.
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06-17-2016, 03:20 PM
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#753
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Weitz
Who the hell is in charge of Security at these games.
Pathetic.
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I disagree. I think theres a limit to what you can do in terms of in-stadium security. They're stewards, they arent law enforcement and they're probably outnumbered a couple hundred to one.
Granted, I will admit that it should be obvious if someone is sneaking road flares into the grounds, security really should be on top of that.
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06-17-2016, 03:49 PM
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#754
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NOT breaking news
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Calgary
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i thought it was airport security going into these stadiums though, metal detectors and passing through multiple gates.
Polak, let us know how many times you get frisked going into the stadium.
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06-17-2016, 05:17 PM
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#755
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: East London
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
I disagree. I think theres a limit to what you can do in terms of in-stadium security. They're stewards, they arent law enforcement and they're probably outnumbered a couple hundred to one.
Granted, I will admit that it should be obvious if someone is sneaking road flares into the grounds, security really should be on top of that.
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That may be the point. There is only so much you can as security guards but are the French stadium security doing all that they can do?
Additionally, it doesn't have to be just stadium security. When I was in Brazil in 2014 they most definitely had Federal Police outside the ground and I'm pretty sure they were inside as well.
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06-17-2016, 11:23 PM
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#756
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Not Taylor
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Calgary SW
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An assortment of clips of Irish fans...
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06-18-2016, 12:00 AM
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#757
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God of Hating Twitter
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Well its Hungary vs Iceland, oh man this country will lose its collective mind if we win. So nervous, almost as much as Canada going for gold in the olympics.
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06-18-2016, 06:31 AM
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#758
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cameron Swift
An assortment of clips of Irish fans...
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A little off-topic, but the Irish fans at RWC were just incredible in that same spirit. Just generally cheering, singing and happy to be there.
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06-18-2016, 07:07 AM
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#759
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Spartanville
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22 years ago today since the Loughinisland massacre. A bunch of Irish fans sitting in a pub minding their own business watching Ireland play Italy in the 1994 WC when a now proven police collusion group of sectarian gunmen entered and shot the place up killing six.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ne...-34787262.html
Standing ovation for the 6 planned at the 6 minute mark
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06-18-2016, 08:07 AM
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#760
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Maryland State House, Annapolis
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That is a penalty against Long and then of course Belgium counter and score. Brutal.
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