Goodbye thread - by SNSUN
As these boards are closing and the new 606 has launched (join here: news.bbc.co.uk/sport... )Use this thread just to say goodbye to the friends we have made. ...[Read more]
Replies: 22 | Latest Reply: Oct 1, 2006 | By: 606 Sport Hosts
Welcome
Hello everyone and welcome to World Cup 606.We really hope you enjoy this new forum. Beyond the World Cup, we've got some really exciting plans and in the meantime, we want plenty of good debate about the tournament.As you will see there are some threads here already. We do realise the list of topics and scope for discussion isn't huge at the moment but please don't think that's how we want it to ...[Read more]
Replies: 2501 | Latest Reply: Jun 1, 2006 | By: David McIntyre - BBC Sport
Platini - from Richard Woolley
Is Michel Platini the greatest midfielder of all time? His strike rate for a midfielder was phenomenal, more than a goal every two games for France! He ran almost every game for France, a great passer of the ball and great goal scorer, I loved the way he galvanised France in the 1984 Euro Championships when he scored 9 goals including a hat-trick against Yugoslavia and that famous late winner agai...[Read more]
Replies: 299 | Latest Reply: Sep 23, 2006 | By: 606 Sport Hosts
This message board is now closed
Hi,This message board is now closed for posting - to continue debating footballing and other sporting issues on the BBC website, please follow this link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/606/default.stmThanksPeter...[Read more]
Replies: 1 | Latest Reply: Oct 2, 2006 | By: Peter Scrivener - BBC Sport
England 0-0 Portugal (1-3 on penalties)
Portugal go through in the most dramatic fashion.Have your say on todays match here....[Read more]
Replies: 3532 | Latest Reply: Jul 1, 2006 | By: Alex_host
Germany v Argentina match reaction
Hello allThis is the thread for your reaction to Germany's win on penalties against Argentina.What are your thoughts on the game? Can Germany go on to win the tournament? Is this good news for England and others - Argentina, the team so many fancied to win it, going out?We want your opinions....[Read more]
Replies: 922 | Latest Reply: Jun 30, 2006 | By: David McIntyre - BBC Sport
John on Scotland
Can Scotland now humble France and Ukraine? There was once a time when no team in the world would want to play us. If you were in France jersey now, would you be able to say with 100% certainty that the game was a foregone conclusion? Forget 2nd - aim for 1st knowing the fans would be over the moon with 2nd. John ...[Read more]
Replies: 33 | Latest Reply: Sep 26, 2006 | By: 606 Sport Hosts
Kevin Nolan
skybluephoenix asks:Surely Kevin Nolan Should get a Call up??He is well past his due date for one if you ask me. If he was playing for Man utd he would have got one!...[Read more]
Replies: 50 | Latest Reply: Sep 26, 2006 | By: 606 Sport Hosts
England squad - from footy_analysis
So the England squad has been announced. What are your thoughts on it? Good to see Wright-Phillips back.Have Jenas and Richardson in your opinion done enough to keep their places?Parkers in. Will he start? Should he start? I definitely think he should.Anything you'd like McClaren to do differently for the next match? How do you think they should line up?Your thoughts on the squadFull squad:Robinso...[Read more]
Replies: 62 | Latest Reply: Sep 29, 2006 | By: 606 Sport Hosts
England line-up - from the cannibal
England play Macedonia a week on Saturday.What would the starting line-up be if you were going on Premiership form alone?...[Read more]
Replies: 192 | Latest Reply: Sep 27, 2006 | By: 606 Sport Hosts
Brazil out in the second round?
The Brazilian coach has deliberately avoided any testing friendlies, claiming that he wants his team to 'peak at the right time'. This arrogance could see Brazil go out early on.If they start slowly and Croatia beat them in the first group match they'll almost certainly finish second in the group and go on to play either Italy or the Czech Republic in the second round. Either of these sides are we...[Read more]
Replies: 180 | Latest Reply: Jun 1, 2006 | By: James D - 606 Manager -
England or France asks lordtickles
England or France: which is now the greater footballing nation? With France's 1 world cup victory and 1 runners up place, I think they can rightfully claim to be the more succesful footballing nation.what i don't understand is - what's wrong with england? after all we have one of the best elagues in the world much stronger than the french league, and yet we consistently underperform on the interna...[Read more]
Replies: 112 | Latest Reply: Sep 1, 2006 | By: 606 Sport Hosts
Beckham dropped by Madrid - David James
With Beckham being dropped for England, substituted early midweek for Madrid and now dropped for tonights match, is this the beginning of the End?...[Read more]
Replies: 88 | Latest Reply: Sep 17, 2006 | By: 606 Sport Hosts
Italy 1-0 Australia
A controversial last-gasp penalty wins it for 10-man Italy, your views on the game please....[Read more]
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Germany's top players? by count_the_1
Germany's top players of all time? (or does anyone care? )-Based on contributions to the national team primarily.- list any number of your choice (5-10) as you see fitPersonally, in no particular order :Sepp MaierUwe SeelerFritz WalterFranz BeckenbauerGerhard MullerBernd SchusterGunter NetzerPaul BreitnerWolfgang OverathBerti Vogts...[Read more]
Replies: 65 | Latest Reply: Sep 19, 2006 | By: 606 Sport Hosts
Fifa rankings - Matt
The latest FIFA World Rankings show that England are now the 4th best team in the world, ahead of World Champions Italy.Another notable change is that Northern Ireland are now ranked higher than Wales.Scotland are up into the World's top 40.Any thoughts/opinions?...[Read more]
Replies: 203 | Latest Reply: Sep 13, 2006 | By: 606 Sport Hosts
Would you risk Rooney?
If England get to the quarter-finals with a good win record and Rooney is declared fit, should we risk upsetting a winning team to give him a game?Suggested by: Thé Ságé (JMV)...[Read more]
Replies: 76 | Latest Reply: Jun 1, 2006 | By: James D - 606 Manager -
Is Ronaldinho the best?
RedPMc asks:I don't think he is. He may be one of the most skillfull along with others like Ronaldo(MUTD SCUM) and Robinho but as far as being the best i think not. In my opinion players like Gerrard, Kaka and Riquelme are alot more effective in games and are therefore better. Ronaldinho does not boss games in the way the other 3 players i mentioned do. What does everyone think? ...[Read more]
Replies: 185 | Latest Reply: Sep 21, 2006 | By: 606 Sport Hosts
arkie asks: are these the "lost years?"
Could the Erikson era be the biggest waste of opportunity for England?In my opinion he has had fantastic talent to work with during his time as England manager. Yes he has managed qualification at every tournament. However, each tournament has seen a series of poor planning, bad team and squad selection and inept tactical ability. In addition the lack of passion is there for all to see.His reign h...[Read more]
Replies: 146 | Latest Reply: Jun 21, 2006 | By: David McIntyre - BBC Sport
BM: Why take 3 keepers?
Why take 3 keepers ?I think I am correct in saying the WC rules allow teams to call in an emergency keeper if needed, so I wonder why teams still insist on taking 3. Has there ever been a tournament when a team has had all 3 keepers injured? By taking just two keepers it would free up an extra place for an outfield player - in Englands case this could have been Defoe.BobMoore...[Read more]
Replies: 23 | Latest Reply: Jun 21, 2006 | By: stuart_host
VaFaNapoli says the USA is going 'soccer...
The World Cup is getting better TV ratings than even the hockey and Basketball finals that are also taking place.In the streets you see many people wearing USMNT soccer shirts, people are kicking soccer ball around in the parks (even tho it is very hot).The team drew 1-1 with Italy, which is a great achievement.I think it would be wonderful if they beat Ghana and progressed to a second round meeti...[Read more]
Replies: 83 | Latest Reply: Jun 20, 2006 | By: Peter Scrivener - BBC Sport
spanishben: 1970 is the birthdate of the...
We talk about countries footballing history and prowess in terms of the number of world cups they have won but this is very misleading in many cases because what have world cups won in the 1930's-1950's got to do with the modern game. This is particularly true in the case of a country like Italy.Three world cups but two of them in the 1930's - at least 20 years before most other countries had even...[Read more]
Replies: 44 | Latest Reply: Jun 20, 2006 | By: 606 Sport Hosts
Lars Lagerback says Sweden will go for v...
"If we can win the game it gives us an extra day of rest. We need at least to get a draw but we always try to win."Do you think Sweden's desire to win the game will make it more open or do you think Lagerback is merely playing some mind games? What are your thoughts?...[Read more]
Replies: 130 | Latest Reply: Jun 20, 2006 | By: TomP_host
CTTM seeks ranking clarification
Does anybody know who would go through if England beat Sweden 1-0 and T&T beat Paraguay by 2-0. This would mean Sweden and T&T would have the same points and have drawn with each other.Does it then go to most goals scored (T&T) or least goals conceded (Sweden)?More confusing still, what if England win 2-0 and T&T 1-0. This leaves Sweden and T&T on the exact same points, goals scored, goals concede...[Read more]
Replies: 44 | Latest Reply: Jun 20, 2006 | By: Nick - 606 Manager
Brazil 2-0 Australia - your reactions
Afternoon all,Well, the boys from Brazil look a little shaky again, but come through with the win - I suppose it could have been a more convincing scoreline had Kaka not hit the bar, but then Australia can take great heart from the game.The Socceroos certainly gave a good account of themselves and if Kewell or Viduka had converted their chances, it could have been another comeback like the Japan g...[Read more]
Replies: 272 | Latest Reply: Jun 18, 2006 | By: 606 Sport Hosts
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