Author Topic: World Cup 2018 (Read 4674 times)

Jaded · « **on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:31:47 pm »

Sounds like we aren't going to get it.

clarion · « **Reply #1 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:32:21 pm »

Oh well.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #2 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:32:55 pm »

May I be the first to say.....

Good

Greenbank · « **Reply #3 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:34:25 pm »

Rumour mill is Russia.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #4 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:35:44 pm »

I've just seen Wowbagger sitting in the front row at the ceremony...

clarion · « **Reply #5 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:36:34 pm »

I suppose the Russians are much better at this bribery lark.

Greenbank · « **Reply #6 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:37:48 pm »

Rumour mill proves correct. Russia.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #7 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:37:54 pm »

Russia it is...

[edit]Bah. Beaten by Mr G. And the Russkis

woollypigs · « **Reply #8 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:38:09 pm »

Its coming home, its coming home, its coming home \o/

Jaded · « **Reply #9 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:39:13 pm »

Thank you BBC and Sunday Times!

So - was it right to publicise all that stuff when they did?

eck · « **Reply #10 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:40:34 pm »

Never mind, it fair warmed my heart to hear Dave tell FIFA that "the future king of England" was behind your bid.

Basil · « **Reply #11 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:41:48 pm »

RUSSIA

It's because no one likes us.

I think as a nation we should collectively eat worms.

Greenbank · « **Reply #12 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:42:19 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 02 December, 2010, 03:39:13 pm

Thank you BBC and Sunday Times!

So - was it right to publicise all that stuff when they did?

Yes.

The problems started with Lord Triesman.

mattc · « **Reply #13 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:44:34 pm »

A few hours ago someone asked me if I was exceited [about having the world cup in Briton].

I really wasn't sure what my honest answer was. My 10year-old self would be astonished.

At least I don't have to decide for at least another 4 years now!

Manotea · « **Reply #14 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:44:52 pm »

Money has spoken. Qatar for 2022.

Anybody care to price this in terms CO2 emissions?

Greenbank · « **Reply #15 on:** 02 December, 2010, 03:46:14 pm »

And Qatar get 2022. That's one way to guarantee qualification for your first World Cup.

Back the bid for 2030 then.

groucho · « **Reply #16 on:** 02 December, 2010, 04:11:49 pm »

Let's see Mr. Cameron rewrite the history of that bid.

The World Cup is a second rate tournament, anyway, after the Champions League!

Rhys W · « **Reply #17 on:** 02 December, 2010, 04:11:54 pm »

Good. Cameron was banking on the World Cup and the Royal Wedding to distract the populace. Now he only has half an excuse.

clarion · « **Reply #18 on:** 02 December, 2010, 04:14:42 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 02 December, 2010, 03:39:13 pm

Thank you BBC and Sunday Times!

So - was it right to publicise all that stuff when they did?

Absolutely.

Domestique · « **Reply #19 on:** 02 December, 2010, 05:00:21 pm »

Of the two votes for England, one was from England $:-\$

Its a pity in some ways, but in others its utter relief it isnt coming here

Wowbagger · « **Reply #20 on:** 02 December, 2010, 05:04:03 pm »

Quote from: Manotea on 02 December, 2010, 03:44:52 pm

Money has spoken. Qatar for 2022.

Anybody care to price this in terms CO2 emissions?

They will probably play all the games in covered stadia, refrigerated to emulate European football season playing conditions, with underfloor heating.

andyoxon · « **Reply #21 on:** 02 December, 2010, 05:07:17 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 02 December, 2010, 05:04:03 pm

Quote from: Manotea on 02 December, 2010, 03:44:52 pm
Money has spoken. Qatar for 2022.

Anybody care to price this in terms CO2 emissions?

They will probably play all the games in covered stadia, refrigerated to emulate European football season playing conditions, with underfloor heating.

Yes, a friend lives in Qatar, 50°C + in Summer, not conducive to running around in the sun for 90mins.

Jaded · « **Reply #22 on:** 02 December, 2010, 05:26:50 pm »

Quote from: groucho on 02 December, 2010, 04:11:49 pm

Let's see Mr. Cameron rewrite the history of that bid.

The World Cup is a second rate tournament, anyway, after the Champions League!

Which is a shame, because watching overpaid mercenaries is all a bit false. Unless you aren't from Manchester

Wowbagger · « **Reply #23 on:** 02 December, 2010, 05:28:13 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 02 December, 2010, 05:26:50 pm

Quote from: groucho on 02 December, 2010, 04:11:49 pm
Let's see Mr. Cameron rewrite the history of that bid.

The World Cup is a second rate tournament, anyway, after the Champions League!

Which is a shame, because watching overpaid mercenaries is all a bit false. Unless you aren't from Manchester

Are you trying to suggest that the entire Cabinet is from Manchester?

Bledlow · « **Reply #24 on:** 02 December, 2010, 05:28:32 pm »

Quote from: Manotea on 02 December, 2010, 03:44:52 pm

Money has spoken. Qatar for 2022.

Anybody care to price this in terms CO2 emissions?

Maybe they'll hold it in winter.