The French have no-chance, do they?

[Verne Troyer]

Of lifting the World Cup? MY ARSE:rolleyes:

This its the team they have named to play in their final friendly against China tonight;

Fabien Barthez; Willy Sagnol, Lilian Thuram, William Gallas, Eric Abidal; Claude Makelele, Patrick Vieira, Florent Malouda, Zinedine Zidane (captain); Thierry Henry, Djibril Cisse.

They will start with Cisse & Henry upfront.
How this team have been overlooked as genuine contenders to lift the World Cup again is beyond me as on paper they look a real force:rolleyes:

Time will tell.

[Parrot]

Time will certainly tell mate, It will tell us the French team were over the hill;) , because time had caught up with them:rolleyes: ...a team well past its best IMOtup:

[London Bantam]

Cisse was their top scorer in qualifying...

[Verne Troyer]

Time will certainly tell mate, It will tell us the French team were over the hill;) , because time had caught up with them:rolleyes: ...a team well past its best IMOtup:

Maybe an average age of 29.27 is too old? As i said - we'll seetup:

[Parrot]

Maybe an average age of 29.27 is too old? As i said - we'll seetup:

I'll bet you £50 that France don't win the 2006 W/Ctup: ...have you got the balls Cuban?:rolleyes:

[Parrot]

Cisse was their top scorer in qualifying...

Well he'll be only "scoring" with the nurses during this WC, he's just broke his shin:eek: in a freindly against China!

[London Bantam]

Just saw the incident. Looks almost the same as how he did his left leg vs Blackburn, how unlucky can you get?

[Parrot]

Just saw the incident. Looks almost the same as how he did his left leg vs Blackburn, how unlucky can you get?

I havent seen it yet mate, just read it on SkySports website...feel sorry for anyone getting injured that close to the WC:(

[Jantje]

Even tho a lot of people don't seem to like him, you have to feel sorry for Djibril Cisse breaking his leg again 2 days before the tournament starts. The break looked hideous on the telly like his last one

[Verne Troyer]

I'll bet you £50 that France don't win the 2006 W/Ctup: ...have you got the balls Cuban?:rolleyes:

I dont want them to old bean, So i wont bet on it.

There's not many teams in the whole shabang though who they wouldnt go past on their daytup:

[baldbantam]

4 years ago the French team didn't even score a goal at the World Cup. They aren't that good as a unit if they have to play outside France - their statistics away from home are dire.

[Verne Troyer]

With Cisse having broke his leg in last nights friendly they look a lot less of a prospecttdwn:

[king billy]

Even tho a lot of people don't seem to like him, you have to feel sorry for Djibril Cisse breaking his leg again 2 days before the tournament starts. The break looked hideous on the telly like his last one

Not seen it but i feel for the poor *******, the last break was sickening enough - if this ones similar then i just hope he recovers, he was extremely lucky last time - lets hope its 2nd time lucky this time!!

[Yeadon Bantam]

He's a good player IMO, shame about him out, would have had a gamble on him as top scorer! He isn't suited to English game but he is a great talented fast player!

[Rick]

I've just seen the leg break elsewhere, it looks a bad one too.

There is a picture of it below but it's not pretty.












http://i5.tinypic.com/122kuts.jpg

[Verne Troyer]

I've just seen the leg break elsewhere, it looks a bad one too.

There is a picture of it below but it's not pretty.












http://i5.tinypic.com/122kuts.jpg

Thats sickjawdrop:

[king billy]

The poor, poor fekker - no-one deserves that.....is it the same leg or t'other?....:( I feel gutted for Defoe missing out after training with the squad for the last couple of weeks - but thats nowt compared to what Cisse must be going through!!

[Rick]

Thats sickjawdrop:

Feel sorry for the fella just days before the biggest tournament of his life, I hope it's not career threatening, the challenge itself was similar to the one Rooney broke his foot in, just two players running for the ball.

[Devil's Advocate]

Jeez, Rick. That is not nice. Glad I aint got my dinner in front of me!

[Rick]

Jeez, Rick. That is not nice. Glad I aint got my dinner in front of me!

It's what millions of French people woke upto this morning in their national papers.

[ChuckleBantam]

It's Liverpool I feel sorry for. They'll not be able to cash in on the bag of shite this summer.

[Jantje]

Chucks, You can be a heartless b*stard at times ffs have you seen the picture. I wouldn't wish that on any player good or bad

[Jantje]

By the way, that "bag of shite " scored 19 goals last year player out of position most of the time. A decent scoring record for a "bag of shite".

[ChuckleBantam]

Chucks, You can be a heartless b*stard at times ffs have you seen the picture. I wouldn't wish that on any player good or bad

I didn't say I wished it on him. Just that I felt sorry for Liverpool who were on the verge of selling him. Which I do.

If you want honesty though, I'm not gonna spend anytime worrying about or giving false sympathy about it. It's very sad, but he's not an England Player and **** happens. It all pails into insignificance at the side of Rooney's Foot and Stevie G's back.

[Jantje]

Whether hes English or not you must have sympathy for him like i would if it was a sunday pub player. Personally i think he comes across as an arrogant twat but that is an awful break. He won't be going anywhere for a long time

[ChuckleBantam]

Nah. I honestly don't give a ****. Sorry but that's how it is.

[Bobby_Campbell 143]

poor lad, a bloody friendly against china!? how f***ing annoyed must he and the french be? more importantly what's this going to do to his career. it's **** when that happens to anyone regardless of who they play for but i honestly think it might benefit france despite his record in the qualifiers.

[1911]

What a terrible injury it was. Saw it earlier today.

No matter who they play for it's nasty for the fella. Even if he played for leeds or hudders you still wouldnt want it to happen.

[Spoonhead]

Even if he played for leeds or hudders you still wouldnt want it to happen.


Steady on fella! Certain players are exempt from sympathy!

[Verne Troyer]

14/1 FRANCE CAN RULE THE WORLD

Looking at the odds, the standout for me is France at 14/1.

So let's have a closer look at Les Bleus to try and work out why they're double the odds of England.

France's sluggish qualifying campaign is seen as one of the biggest negatives - a sure sign that this is a side on the wane.

But, wait a minute, I'm looking at the losses column and there's a zero there. France didn't lose a single game.

And while it's de rigeur to drop into World Cup betting conversations that Serbia & Montenegro only conceded one goal in qualifying, no-one ever mentions that the French only let in two.

THE REST OF THE PIECE IS HERE.. http://www.bettingzone.co.uk/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=betting/06/06/07/manual_131921.html

[Parrot]

14/1 FRANCE CAN RULE THE WORLD

Looking at the odds, the standout for me is France at 14/1.

So let's have a closer look at Les Bleus to try and work out why they're double the odds of England.

France's sluggish qualifying campaign is seen as one of the biggest negatives - a sure sign that this is a side on the wane.

But, wait a minute, I'm looking at the losses column and there's a zero there. France didn't lose a single game.

And while it's de rigeur to drop into World Cup betting conversations that Serbia & Montenegro only conceded one goal in qualifying, no-one ever mentions that the French only let in two.

THE REST OF THE PIECE IS HERE.. http://www.bettingzone.co.uk/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=betting/06/06/07/manual_131921.html

roflmao: roflmao: roflmao: roflmao: roflmao: mock: at Juantastic!;)

[Verne Troyer]

roflmao: roflmao: roflmao: roflmao: roflmao: mock: at Juantastic!;)

Your not laughing now Beaky Boy.:rolleyes:

[Parrot]

Your not laughing now Beaky Boy.:rolleyes:

Money where mouth is time;) ...£100 France DONT win the WC 2006, you got the balls big enough Juan?:confused: :rolleyes: :D

[king billy]

Money where mouth is time;) ...£100 France DONT win the WC 2006, you got the balls big enough Juan?:confused: :rolleyes: :D

If he wins £100 will pay for Juantastic a cracking night at the Blue Boar - followed by a walk up the Road to the Ring O' Bells, followed by a taxi up to the Imperial for him and his Mrs eh Parrot?.....;)

[Verne Troyer]

Money where mouth is time;) ...£100 France DONT win the WC 2006, you got the balls big enough Juan?:confused: :rolleyes: :D

I still think the Krauts will win the WC.

However in the nature of good fun i will bet the £10 that Chuckle Bantam owes me on France winning it with a famous online bookies at 10-1 allowing me still to win £100 and you to keep your money in your pocket.jump:

Do you accept?jump:

[NormanCorner]

Pardon my intrusion.....but backing France at even money with another poster is a waste of a tenner. The bookies will give you far better odds.

[Verne Troyer]

Pardon my intrusion.....but backing France at even money with another poster is a waste of a tenner. The bookies will give you far better odds.

Good point Mr Corner. scratch that bet they are 10-1.

Thats where Chuckles £10 is goingtup:

Selection Odds Options Stake-per-line Total Stake
A France (Win Outright)
World Cup 2006 Winner
10/1 10.00 £10.00

[ChuckleBantam]

How on earth can I pay you when you don't give me your Paypal address??

[king billy]

Good point Mr Corner. scratch that bet they are 10-1.

Thats where Chuckles £10 is goingtup:

Selection Odds Options Stake-per-line Total Stake
A France (Win Outright)
World Cup 2006 Winner
10/1 10.00 £10.00

Would that bet be going on skybet by any chance? (tell the truth) sherlock:

[Verne Troyer]

How on earth can I pay you when you don't give me your Paypal address??

Dont fret Chuckle Bantam, all in good time.

Im not panicking for it yet & you never know the chance to double or quit may come up, or you may aquire tickets im interested in (which you are selling) and it could be a deposit.;) :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Either way just hang on to ittup:

[king billy]

Dont fret Chuckle Bantam, all in good time.

Im not panicking for it yet & you never know the chance to double or quit may come up, or you may aquire tickets im interested in (which you are selling) and it could be a deposit.;) :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Either way just hang on to ittup:

Just paypal it to benfirth@btopenworld.com Chuckle - i'm sure he'll pass it on to Juantastic.....;) :D

[Verne Troyer]

Would that bet be going on skybet by any chance? (tell the truth) sherlock:

Matty Lad you really are more a sloth than a sleuth;)

Yes it is Skybet, it could have been Ladbrookes online or Bet365 but it was Skybet. That old intuition thing really has kicked in with you hasnt it?:confused:

[ChuckleBantam]

or you may aquire tickets im interested in (which you are selling) and it could be a deposit.;) :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Did you get shut of your KT Tunstall ones ok? I'd have moved em on for you for a percentage.

[Verne Troyer]

Did you get shut of your KT Tunstall ones ok? I'd have moved em on for you for a percentage.

KT Tunstall:cool: :cool: :cool:

My thing is Gangsta Rap Chucklebantam.tup:

[king billy]

Matty Lad you really are more a sloth than a sleuth;)

Yes it is Skybet, it could have been Ladbrookes online or Bet365 but it was Skybet. That old intuition thing really has kicked in with you hasnt it?:confused:

Aye but aint it just a pain in the backside opening up a new betting account with a different bookies? Its much better to stick with the tried and trusted account you already have set up with Skybet aint it mate?.....;)

[Garlic Breath]

So it is Beerbantam then eh?tup: ...now who is Black Magic?:rolleyes:

[tony d]

So it is Beerbantam then eh?tup: ...now who is Black Magic?:rolleyes:

Halle Berry??????

[ChuckleBantam]

Thats no way to talk about your most prolific goals per games striker, Chuckle!

Nah we won't miss him, he's another Milan Baros

[ChuckleBantam]

#

I will be sad to see Cisse leave the Premiership, like a few others in there, capable of doing things that makes MOTD worth watching!!

I dunno, maybe Wigan will sign him, they seem to have cornered the market for washed up centre forrads this week.

[Yeadon Bantam]

#

I will be sad to see Cisse leave the Premiership, like a few others in there, capable of doing things that makes MOTD worth watching!!

I agree, he is a decent player, never really given a chance! Fast and skillful!

[ChuckleBantam]

Lol, i dont think so Chucky!!

With 24 goals in 43 starts for Liverpool Cisse is in a entirely different class to Heskey - which i am sure as a Red you will know??

Nah, Bad influence in the dressing room and bones like a ricketts infested OAP. King Robbie, Saint Peter and Bellers will be more than adequate for us next season.

[Verne Troyer]

I'll bet you £50 that France don't win the 2006 W/Ctup: ...have you got the balls Cuban?:rolleyes:

I should have bitten your hand off Bird Brainjump:

Not so chirpy now about how bad the French are, are you??jump:

[Parrot]

I should have bitten your hand off Bird Brainjump:

Not so chirpy now about how bad the French are, are you??jump:

It was a double bluff Ben...er i mean Juan:rolleyes: ....Just a shame you had no balls aint it?:D ....BTW the Eyeties will win, just like i said a couple of weeks ago on MSNtup:

[Verne Troyer]

Just a shame you had no balls aint it?:D ...:

10/1 with an online bookmaker will make my balls that much bigger, and keeps your seed money in your pockettup:

[Parrot]

10/1 with an online bookmaker will make my balls that much bigger, and keeps your seed money in your pockettup:

Before the Toga game you'd have got 25/1!:eek:

[Verne Troyer]

Hello you guys. Well the French didnt win it but they came mighty close. Maybe i will win some money next time.:rolleyes:

[Jumbo]

Hi Juan....enjoy your holiday?