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World Cup predictions please....

(365 Posts)
annodomini Wed 11-Jun-14 16:48:56

Maybe Argentina will again have the 'hand of God' in their favour!

suebailey1 Wed 11-Jun-14 16:13:32

I got Switzerland in the rotary Club sweepstake so don't bet n that as I never win raffles - didn't even know they played football always thought the Swiss far to sensible to play daft games. If I had any money I would put it on Argentina.

granjura Wed 11-Jun-14 12:06:50

Yes Tegan- this guy makes me ashamed of being Swiss- really.

I'd like to get one of those t-shirts currently on sale

LOVE FOOTBALL

HATE FIFA

kittylester Wed 11-Jun-14 09:40:23

We got a pull out thingy of all the games with one of the papers. If it's any indication of my brain power, I can't work out who is playing whom or the day or time. And, if anyone (DH!!) thinks I'm staying up until 11 pmto watch flipping football they need to see a doctor!! grin

Tegan Wed 11-Jun-14 09:39:16

Thanks Kat; I can write the times on a bit of paper and put it next to the pooter [like I do with most things in my life these days confused].

KatGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 11-Jun-14 09:10:23

Tegan

I'm glad that you're going to put up the fixtures because I'm really confused about who's playing when [will you be putting the times up as well she asks hopefully smile?].

We'll be posting the fixtures including times each morning on this thread - but if you want to know a week ahead, take a look at our alternative TV guide.

Tegan Tue 10-Jun-14 23:00:29

That was brilliant granjura. Have you heard the latest from Sepp Blatter that he's accusing everyone of not wanting the World Cup to be in Qatar because 'we're racist' confused?

granjura Tue 10-Jun-14 22:10:33

That sums it up (warning some swearing)

youtu.be/DlJEt2KU33I

Tegan Tue 10-Jun-14 20:17:43

...I do agree with you, granjura, by the way, but I love football too much to not watch it; I think all the furore about Quatar [sp]is bringing a lot of the corruption into the headlines [hopefully].

Tegan Tue 10-Jun-14 20:15:09

I'm glad that you're going to put up the fixtures because I'm really confused about who's playing when [will you be putting the times up as well she asks hopefully smile?].kitty; it may well be between you and me..lets hope we don't have to settle it with a penalty shoot out in my back garden!!

granjura Tue 10-Jun-14 18:06:59

Now I am sure many will not agree with me- but here goes.

As the whole FIFA is corrupt to the core, and because of the horrendous behaviour by the Brasilian gvt with getting rid of whole very poor communities to make place for the Cup, etc- it would be fabulous and the best way to get the message across about corruption- if we all boycotted watching the matches- only very poor tv ratings and loss to sponsors will make them understand enough is enough.

I won't be watching, that is for sure. Football is a wonderful game- but it has become jsut a corrupt money making machine.

shysal Tue 10-Jun-14 16:19:48

Don't think I shall take part, but just wanted to use the new emoticon! football football

kittylester Tue 10-Jun-14 16:03:45

Wow! Yes please! Is it cheating to ask DH, DS1 & 2 and DD 2 & 3 grin

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 10-Jun-14 15:52:04

Just to say Goldie is warming up and studying the form and will be available from Thursday

KatGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 10-Jun-14 15:40:53

So - rules are there are no rules, no insider footballer info needed - it's just who you think will win, lose or draw - like Paul the octopus in the last World Cup - this is using the brilliance of gransnetters (and CariGransnet's goldfish - named Goldie, of course) to predict who will win the World Cup.

Every morning we post the fixtures for that day for you to post your predictions.

You'll get a point for each correct prediction (win, lose or draw) and for those with a competitive streak, there will be a bonus points option suggested for the day, so you 'fancy' up your entry <ooh>

Every morning we will update our leaderboard, however you're more than welcome to join in at whatever stage. Obviously there's less chance of winning if you join in half-way, unless you're a pro and take part in the bonus rounds!

There will be a mystery prize for the gransnetters with the most points at the end of the World Cup (13 July).

Let the games commence! Post below if you'll be taking part from Thursday.