Razzler Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 That's a tough group you got guys, you sure you're gonna be ok? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilSaint Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 If we don't get out of this group stage I'll shave my head bald for a month Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 You're in everyone's 'dark horse' category for the next 20 years so added pressure means you might do what Spain used to do all the time before they got their act together It'll be tough with this group though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilSaint Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I'm not sure we have pressure issues. Our first team are all used to playing under pressure, they're all in the biggest competitions of Europe. Will the WC be thàt different? I don't think so. If anything, we've only struggled when nothing was at stake. Our players seem to have trouble getting fired up for meaningless friendlies. There's not much wrong with that imo, let's not get too hung up over friendly games. It's been a while since I've been disappointed by them in a game that actually mattered. And even if the entire team has an off day, there's still Courtois Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Correct me if I'm wrong but for us to face Switzerland they would have to finish second in their group & Bosnia have to win theirs (above Argentina) ?That would be some upset in both those groups but anything is possible ofcourse If Switzerland win their group, they play the second of Argentina's group. The winner of that tie plays against the winner of the 1st in Germany's group vs the second in our group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 let's be typically Belgian and modest and say let's qualify out of the group and see where we go from there. Despite what people think I do not see this as a given tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Casteels now officially out and Bossut in, according to Sporza. Guess Proto must be even more disappointed now ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thengil Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Awesome gesture by the Belgian fans at the Sweden match: Basically, Klas Ingesson is managing Elfsborg these days despite being confined to a wheelchair and diagnosed with incurable cancer. Translated the sign says "Klas, Mechelen has not forgotten you". Ingesson played there in the 90s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilSaint Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Cool, they showed the banner on TV here but no one knew what it ment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 No one really knows what typically Belgian is tbh we just assume it's something to do with chocolate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Awesome gesture by the Belgian fans at the Sweden match: Basically, Klas Ingesson is managing Elfsborg these days despite being confined to a wheelchair and diagnosed with incurable cancer. Translated the sign says "Klas, Mechelen has not forgotten you". Ingesson played there in the 90s. Mechelen is one of the very few teams to win a European trophy on their first entry in European competition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilSaint Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 So the Luxembourg friendly isn't regarded as an official game by Fifa, apparantly Wilmots made one sub too many.. So no official debut for Bossut, Januzaj & no hat-trick for Lukaku Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 How can they not keep track of subs or not have the 4th official say 'no, no, can't do that'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilSaint Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 The commentary during the game said that Lux/Belgium had agreed to infinite subs, maybe it was unclear that it would render the game void for FIFA. Like you said, the fourth official should've said something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Haha unlucky Lukaku Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Otherwise seems a great way to disqualify a result from 'official' records, like if you're losing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 He's going to be pissed about that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Also, didn't Spain have something like this recently? And it ended up counting regardless? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I remember something with Spain but wasn't aware it ended up counting Didn't they lose that game even? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Also, didn't Spain have something like this recently? And it ended up counting regardless? Wouldn't surprise me, the cheating ***** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Oh no I remember, they did a 7th sub in a loss, meaning it didn't count and they didn't lose points for the FIFA ranking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 The commentary during the game said that Lux/Belgium had agreed to infinite subs, maybe it was unclear that it would render the game void for FIFA.Like you said, the fourth official should've said something. Wilmots wanted to do 8/9 subs and was going to ask the ref for permission. Im sure Wimots knows this game wouldnt be official and Im sure he doesnt care one bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 refs don't care tbh, don't think they are there to make sure it counts for official records, they're there to ensure the game goes through in a sportsmanship and decent fashion. Then again that does cancel any cards if given. does that mean Januzaj can still change nationalities though? anyway: doesn't the FIFA have more urgent things to tackle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilSaint Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Januzaj could, but isn't going to suddenly change allegiance. He's going to Brazil next week fgs Refs are there to uphold the rules of the game, that includes the amount of subs in my book. They have some, if not all the responsability in these matters. Would they allow a fourth sub on in an official game? Would be a great thing to do whenever you're losing otherwise.. That being said, I don't think Wilmots will be too bothered about a friendly game not being 'official'. It's only there to test & train the team, not for statistics. Lukaku will be somewhat annoyed I think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 does that mean Januzaj can still change nationalities though? anyway: doesn't the FIFA have more urgent things to tackle? Januzaj could have still changed nationality even if this game was offcial. He needs to play an actual competitive game before he is 'locked' also the rule is simple 6 subs = official game, more than 6 not official. Its not like fifa is breaking its head over this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sano Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Januzaj could, but isn't going to suddenly change allegiance. He's going to Brazil next week fgs Refs are there to uphold the rules of the game, that includes the amount of subs in my book. They have some, if not all the responsability in these matters. Would they allow a fourth sub on in an official game? Would be a great thing to do whenever you're losing otherwise.. That being said, I don't think Wilmots will be too bothered about a friendly game not being 'official'. It's only there to test & train the team, not for statistics. Lukaku will be somewhat annoyed I think How would it be a great thing? If you make too many subs in an official match, you lose the match by default (remember Anderlecht - RWDM years back?). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 It's silly the club is punished for it when the ref should be keeping track of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 to me there's a difference though, as number of subs was agreed to be indefinite between the parties anyway, and ref should be ok with that to begin with. The matter whether the friendly counts or not is purely an administrative matter decided at FIFA. I'm sure the friendly status of the match and its lack of importance in a competition or anything for example also is of importance, and the consequences for the refs as well as I'm sure they are not controlled/held repsonsble whereas in a match a 4th sub ok-ed would mean demotions of the refs in question as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Is Adnan a likely starter for Belgium? Not sure if to include him in my dream team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Is Adnan a likely starter for Belgium? Not sure if to include him in my dream team Definitely not! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 tbh it's difficult to say, depends on preparation and potential injuries. Do think it doubtful though Wilmots will immediately let him start, will give confidence to team that gave qualification, but if it goes badly he'll be one of the first to get a shot I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilSaint Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Eitherway, he knows where the goal is ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Definitely not! Yea probably not. either Mertens or Mirallas will get the nod over him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Eitherway, he knows where the goal is ;-) Courtois should've saved it tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilSaint Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Courtois should've saved it tbh I'm going to assume you're being sarcastic? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 not at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted June 9, 2014 SI Staff Share Posted June 9, 2014 So, Belgium people INCREDIBLY excited about the World Cup - like seldomly seen before, according to Johan Boskamp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 It's true. Best squad ever (at least on paper), plus we haven't been at a tournament since 2002. People have been excited for a while now though. The stadium used to be completely dead, but now even friendlies are sold out within hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted June 9, 2014 SI Staff Share Posted June 9, 2014 You might become our favourite team if Holland go out earlier. If only you loved us in return Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilSaint Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Anyone else agree that saturdays game should've just been cancelled? Was an impossible pitch to play on, players could've gone off injured & above all the game after the 40min break was dreadful to watch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 You might become our favourite team if Holland go out earlier.If only you loved us in return I used to love Holland, until 2010. Get yourself a couple of new Bergkamps, Kluiverts and Frank de Boers and I'll love you once more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorando Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 So, Belgium people INCREDIBLY excited about the World Cup - like seldomly seen before, according to Johan Boskamp Please dont believe anything Boskamp says. One of the worst pundits imagineable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilSaint Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Please dont believe anything Boskamp says. One of the worst pundits imagineable .. Have you ever seen this kind of enthusiasm in Belgium about the NT then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Boskamp knows his football, whether you like him or not. You'd also have to be blind to not see the enthusiasm? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Jeroen Thijssen Posted June 10, 2014 SI Staff Share Posted June 10, 2014 In between the lines, Boskamp isn't too bad if you look at football knowledge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Boskamp's great tbh, it's just his over the top stuff which creates this animosity/anti-sentiments with his pushing ans shoving and "geouwehoer". Mind you we're not used to watching talkshows like Studio Voetbal or VI on Belgian football so maybe needs getting used to, that serious-funny-portion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilSaint Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 anyone interested in a WC fantasy football mini competition? Bit similar to 'Gouden 11' if anyone's familiar with that http://wkmanager.sporza.be If anyone wants to enter, I'll set up a mini comp & pm you the info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameIsJohn Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Right Belgian friends. Is it Vermaelen or Van Buyten to start? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I think Van Buyten. I hope so too, Vermaelen was dreadful against Sweden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameIsJohn Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Thanks Ruben. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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