N.O.R.F Posted June 7, 2006 Well people, its finally here, the much awaited tournament that pitch the greatest teaams in the world against each other. Time for the talk to stop and for the walking to begin. We all have our favourites, we all have our prediction of surpsises and we have the wish to see the African teams do well. Things will be unfolding during the coming month. Here is the essential information: Schedule So grab your comfortable armchairs, the take-away leaflet on top of the fridge, the TV guide to catch all the action, the remote (very important for those of us married), send the kids to summer camp (in-laws), get your excuses ready for going missing in the middle of the day at work, your pocket change to purchase the tabloids, get the shopping done for a whole month instead of the usual weekly shopping, the items needed for watching in the local cafe , service the car (dont want to break down do you?) and so on,,,, Enjoy,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted June 7, 2006 Rooney '300% sure' ahead of scan England striker Wayne Rooney has told coach Sven-Goran Eriksson he is 300% certain he will be fit for the World Cup finals in Germany. The 20-year-old will leave England's base near Baden-Baden and return to Manchester for the crucial scan on his fractured metatarsal. Eriksson said: "I'm confident he will take part in the World Cup and he is 300% confident he will play. "I have been saying for one month that I'm sure he will take part." Rooney will leave Germany at 0900 BST on a private jet and fly back to Manchester with England doctor Leif Sward. The scan is scheduled to take place at the Whalley Range private hospital at about 1200 BST. United doctor Tony Gill will discuss the results with Sward and specialists at the hospital. If they cannot come to an agreement over his fitness then an independent consultant could be drafted in to make the decision. Eriksson will then be informed by phone how the recovery is progressing and whether Rooney can fly back to Germany and re-join the squad to continue his rehabilitation. If not, his place will be taken by Jermain Defoe of Tottenham, but it is possible that an announcement may not be made until early on Thursday. The deadline for a decision on whether to replace Rooney in the squad is Friday at 1400 BST, 24 hours before England's opening game against Paraguay. Eriksson has remained confident Rooney would make it since he suffered the injury in April, and has been boosted by the striker stepping up his training in the last few days. "I think he looks very good - but let the surgeons and the specialists have their say," said Eriksson. "I look forward to the point when we don't discuss scans and Rooney's foot any more. "Very soon we will know what is going to happen about him but I have always said I think he will be ready." The Manchester United player spent Tuesday's training session in Buhlertal, near the squad's base, with one of the England physios going through some sprinting skills and some limited ball work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted June 7, 2006 But who will be taking it home? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Resistance Posted June 7, 2006 ^^Is mine all mine,give it to us,ttheeey stooole it from us, ahhhh precioussss is out preciousss .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted June 7, 2006 ^^i will not make a prediction as they usually go terribly wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arawella Posted June 7, 2006 I have an inkling that Brazil or Germany would be the winner for 06. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted June 7, 2006 Sweden will win da cup Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legend of Zu Posted June 7, 2006 Ghana and Ivory Coast in the Final. Ivory Coast winning by 1-2. and in 2010 The Cup is coming Home. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valenteenah. Posted June 7, 2006 I have made space for the second round & the quarter finals...am taking time off from 23 June to 3rd July, I'A. But am gutted am going to be missing the England v Trin & Tobago and Holland v Ivory Coast matches. Damn shaqo... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted June 7, 2006 ^^harsh luck, i have taken my months leave to be back in the UK for most of the tourny these arabs are abit slow when it comes to the beautiful game Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoMa_InC Posted June 7, 2006 It's coming home It's coming home It's coming Football's coming home It's coming home It's coming home It's coming Football's coming home..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted June 10, 2006 Group B Frankfurt Saturday, 10 June Kick-off: 1400 BST Live on BBC One (from 1240 BST), BBC Radio Five Live (from 1300 BST) & the BBC Sport website Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rudy-Diiriye Posted June 10, 2006 well! i was the butt of jokes in my office today, i went with germany losing to 4 to 2! and poland winnig....so i am 2 strikes out!! but i aint giving up!!... England is gonna lose!! holla........! this cup is gonna go back to place called Africa!!!! can u dig it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlayMaker Posted June 10, 2006 this cup is gonna go back to place called Africa!!!! can u dig it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Waraa Rudy, what you smoking?.. The first day of the World Cup was spectacular, good start for the germany i was impressed by their offense, Equauador is also no joke they played well balanced game.. What do you guys make of cisse injury, second time this guy is missing the world cup because of injury! dang that is so bad.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
