The World Cup 2018

[McDermotX]

That Saudi defence is like pre-VVD/Robbo Liverpool.

[McDermotX]

I thought you had to name a bench previously?

Did you ?......I always thought the whole squads were an option. Next time they show the benches will probably be the answer.

[McDermotX]

Russians up anyway.

Looks to be the full 23 selection according to the rules

4.
23 players may be entered on the start list (11 players and 12 substitutes).
The 11 first-named players must start the match, the other 12 are designated
as substitutes. The numbers on the players’ shirts must correspond with the
numbers indicated on the start list (numbers 1-23 only).

[Buzzo]

Yeah, I’m talking ****e as usual..!

Dunno where I got that from. My 20 year lack of interest getting the better of me

[McDermotX]

Aye...it's something like a limit of 11 officials and 12 subs on the bench.

Guess some have to sit on the grass.

[Fosterbloke]

Why don't the Premier League do that?

[McDermotX]

Why don't the Premier League do that?

Dunno.....most teams would only have 15-16 players worth a damn anyway.

Whereas the likes of England would have 22 decent players and Phil Jones

[Fosterbloke]

Serious lack of quality in this opening game!

[McDermotX]

Hmm....looked a pen from the back despite the CB persistently calling for a card. VAR anyone ?

Certainly not an out and out dive on another replay.....not to the extent that it looked in real-time. CB might have got a touch.

[Bender]

Serious lack of quality in this opening game!

What did you honestly expect from Russia v Saudi Arabia?

[spud_gun]

4PM BST is an unremittingly **** time for a world cup to start (and finish)

[Bender]

2-0 Russia

[McDermotX]

Plenty of quality there though to be fair.

[Bender]

Hasn't been that bad a game...seen worse tbh

[Buzzo]

3-0

Saudi Arabia are really ****.