African Cup of Nations

[WiganBlue]

Anyone watching this?

It's 0-0 at half time between Equatorial Guinea vs Libya in the opening match. Its not a bad game. Both teams defence looks dodgy but some good attacking play. Eq Guinea had a goal disallowed for offside. The finishing has been dire from both sides.

[lets all have a disco]

Guess what?

Brilliant news there is another ACON in 2013,whooooo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Africa_Cup_of_Nations

[Beefymcfc]

Guess what?

Brilliant news there is another ACON in 2013,whooooo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Africa_Cup_of_Nations

If there's brilliant news then where's the terrible news? Wait a mo, they're away next year as well!

[lets all have a disco]

Guess what?

Brilliant news there is another ACON in 2013,whooooo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Africa_Cup_of_Nations

If there's brilliant news then where's the terrible news? Wait a mo, they're away next year as well!

At least they will get a bit of sun FFS,They wont retire from international duty though as there is a WC on the horizon in real terms.

[Beefymcfc]

Guess what?

Brilliant news there is another ACON in 2013,whooooo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Africa_Cup_of_Nations

If there's brilliant news then where's the terrible news? Wait a mo, they're away next year as well!

At least they will get a bit of sun FFS,They wont retire from international duty though as there is a WC on the horizon in real terms.

What, so 3 major tournaments in 3 years! At least they'll get a break after that. When the next ACN?

[lets all have a disco]

Guess what?

Brilliant news there is another ACON in 2013,whooooo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Africa_Cup_of_Nations

If there's brilliant news then where's the terrible news? Wait a mo, they're away next year as well!

At least they will get a bit of sun FFS,They wont retire from international duty though as there is a WC on the horizon in real terms.

What, so 3 major tournaments in 3 years! At least they'll get a break after that. When the next ACN?

2015 lad.

[Beefymcfc]

Guess what?

Brilliant news there is another ACON in 2013,whooooo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Africa_Cup_of_Nations

If there's brilliant news then where's the terrible news? Wait a mo, they're away next year as well!

At least they will get a bit of sun FFS,They wont retire from international duty though as there is a WC on the horizon in real terms.

What, so 3 major tournaments in 3 years! At least they'll get a break after that. When the next ACN?

2015 lad.

My Word, that's a lot of tournaments. I make that 1 .... 2 .........3 .................. er, (four fingers, one thumb) ...................... 4 tournaments on the bounce. How very dare they, even FIFA aren't that greedy.

I wonder if this is going to affect signings from the African nations?

[lets all have a disco]

Beefy.
You forgot about the confederations cup aswell fella.

[Beefymcfc]

Beefy.
You forgot about the confederations cup aswell fella.

Fucking Jesus wept, where does it end! Why don't they get a bye for the Euro's as well!

Then again, it could be worse, at least our lads will get a summer holiday.

I'd like to know how they're going to fit all these games in around us winning the league, FA Cup, CC, Champions League and Club World Cup, as well as the little matter oof world dominance.

PS. First game tomorrow I believe.

[PeterParker]

Did anyone saw the opening game between Guinea Ec and Libia? My word, what a game.
Pmsl.
The host nation had an incredible goal in the first half, but the ref who imho looked like Clarence Seedorf, thought it was offside. It was almost funny how the lads from Guinea were shooting from every position, after the nation president promised 1 mil $ for the team, if they win and 20.000 $ for every goal scorer.

Again, PMSL.

[s1ty m]

I don't think I'll be watching it. It's a disgrace that it is on during a season and would make me question signing players that have such a commitment. Yaya going could be very, very bad for us. To lose the key to your team for a tournament in February is unjustifiable and once again FIFA demonstrate their utter incapability to act properly.

[Blue Since 76]

I don't think I'll be watching it. It's a disgrace that it is on during a season and would make me question signing players that have such a commitment. Yaya going could be very, very bad for us. To lose the key to your team for a tournament in February is unjustifiable and once again FIFA demonstrate their utter incapability to act properly.

Go to Egypt or Tunisia for your summer hols and try running round for 45 minutes. Then imagine what it would be like further south. Then guess why they play the games in winter.

[CityGer]

Go to Egypt or Tunisia for your summer hols and try running round for 45 minutes. Then imagine what it would be like further south. Then guess why they play the games in winter.

Let's just hope FIFA don't do anything daft like awarding a world cup to Qatar.

[Blue Since 76]

Let's just hope FIFA don't do anything daft like awarding a world cup to Qatar.

Why would anyone do that? You'd have to play it in winter or break the games into quarters or air-condition the pitch. And everyone with a brain knows the last one isn't technically possible. Looks like they'll have to play it in winter then. Or go for quarters. But what would they do with say a 3 minutes break in the middle of a game? Just can't think of anything you could possibly put in a 3 minute break in what people are watching on tv

[CityGer]

Why would anyone do that? You'd have to play it in winter or break the games into quarters or air-condition the pitch. And everyone with a brain knows the last one isn't technically possible. Looks like they'll have to play it in winter then. Or go for quarters. But what would they do with say a 3 minutes break in the middle of a game? Just can't think of anything you could possibly put in a 3 minute break in what people are watching on tv

We've had this conversation before. You were oblivious to the meaning of my Qatar comment then.

Not sure if you still are or not.

The 2022 World Cup will take place in Qatar, in June, in 45° heat.

FIFA obgiously dont give a shit about what temperature their tournaments are played in.

[1950]

Why would anyone do that? You'd have to play it in winter or break the games into quarters or air-condition the pitch. And everyone with a brain knows the last one isn't technically possible. Looks like they'll have to play it in winter then. Or go for quarters. But what would they do with say a 3 minutes break in the middle of a game? Just can't think of anything you could possibly put in a 3 minute break in what people are watching on tv

We've had this conversation before. You were oblivious to the meaning of my Qatar comment then.

Not sure if you still are or not.

Hmm. Oblivious you say?

[WiganBlue]

Zambia suprisingly beat Senegal 2-1 last night.

Ivory Coast beat Sudan 1-0 earlier on today, Drogba scored. Both Toure's played 90 mins.

It's 0-0 between Burkina Faso and Angola now. Jonathan Pitroipa, who played against us for Hamburg a few years ago, looking decent for BF

[phips]

So now that Senegal lost and are out that means the Demba duo will return for Newastle fairly soon, yes? My fantasy team wants to know.

[lets all have a disco]

So now that Senegal lost and are out that means the Demba duo will return for Newastle fairly soon, yes? My fantasy team wants to know.

Oui.

[Goaters 103]

Is it over yet? Please wake me up when its over.