Wez 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2007 North America 1994, Europe 1998, Asia 2002, Europe 2006, Africa 2010, South America 2014... I recon the Aussies deserve 2018 and like Ykick so righfully said, England have been waiting since 1966 for another world cup. Surely Usa cant get another one in the near future??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ykickamoocow 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Question over England 2018 ENGLAND'S bid for the 2018 World Cup suffered a setback overnight, with FIFA president Sepp Blatter saying it should be held in North America He said there is no guarantee it will be staged in Europe and could also be hosted by Asia. "If the FIFA executive committee decides later this year that the rotation policy is maintained, in strict procedure it should be in North America in 2018 and there are three countries who could host it there - the United States, Mexico and Canada," Blatter told a media briefing. He dismissed suggestions it was a foregone conclusion the tournament would be held in Europe in 11 years' time. England, which hosted the World Cup in 1966, has expressed a keen interest in staging the 2018 finals with the government strongly backing the idea. "I can understand the eagerness of the English FA, supported by politicians, to stage the finals, but it is not definite the finals will come back to Europe in 2018," added Blatter. The US, Australia and China have also signalled their intentions to host the world's biggest single sporting event. Blatter is in England for a series of meetings, including one with Britain's Finance Minister Gordon Brown. FIFA will make a decision on the host nation for the 2014 finals - and on its future rotation policy - in Durban, South Africa in November just before the qualifying round draw for the 2010 finals which are being staged in South Africa. Brazil is the expected, but far from certain, choice for 2014 while Colombia has also announced it will be bidding. Blatter said he thought Colombia's bid was "more for PR reasons to promote the country" than a realistic attempt to stage the finals. He has said previously that if Brazil is not awarded the World Cup then the finals "could be moved north". If that was the case, he said, FIFA could well decide to treat "the Americas" as one confederation. If 2014 is moved to, for example, the US, that would open the way for the 2018 finals to be staged in Europe or Asia. If Brazil, part of the South American confederation, is awarded the finals, then FIFA could still give the 2018 World Cup to the US, Mexico or Canada as members of the CONCACAF (North American and Caribbean) confederation. Blatter added that a discussion to have every third finals in Europe was never fully decided upon. "We should consider the rotation of the World Cup as a privilege for all the confederations to have the right to host the World Cup if they can meet the right conditions - though without Australia, which is now part of the Asian confederation, Oceania are not in a position to host it." The US announced last week it would consider bidding for 2018while Blatter said senior China officials had informed him of their interest. "In discussing the Beijing Olympics, Chinese officials have also told me they are considering a bid for a future World Cup," he added. http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,2...2-23215,00.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am not happy about this at all. Why does the North American region have any more right to hold the World Cup than any other region. Basically the only countries in that region that can run a world cup are USA, Canada and Mexico and Canada has shown no interest in hosting the cup. That means if Sepp Blatter gets his may the 2018 World Cup is either going to USA or Mexico Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Question over England 2018ENGLAND'S bid for the 2018 World Cup suffered a setback overnight, with FIFA president Sepp Blatter saying it should be held in North America He said there is no guarantee it will be staged in Europe and could also be hosted by Asia. "If the FIFA executive committee decides later this year that the rotation policy is maintained, in strict procedure it should be in North America in 2018 and there are three countries who could host it there - the United States, Mexico and Canada," Blatter told a media briefing. He dismissed suggestions it was a foregone conclusion the tournament would be held in Europe in 11 years' time. England, which hosted the World Cup in 1966, has expressed a keen interest in staging the 2018 finals with the government strongly backing the idea. "I can understand the eagerness of the English FA, supported by politicians, to stage the finals, but it is not definite the finals will come back to Europe in 2018," added Blatter. The US, Australia and China have also signalled their intentions to host the world's biggest single sporting event. Blatter is in England for a series of meetings, including one with Britain's Finance Minister Gordon Brown. FIFA will make a decision on the host nation for the 2014 finals - and on its future rotation policy - in Durban, South Africa in November just before the qualifying round draw for the 2010 finals which are being staged in South Africa. Brazil is the expected, but far from certain, choice for 2014 while Colombia has also announced it will be bidding. Blatter said he thought Colombia's bid was "more for PR reasons to promote the country" than a realistic attempt to stage the finals. He has said previously that if Brazil is not awarded the World Cup then the finals "could be moved north". If that was the case, he said, FIFA could well decide to treat "the Americas" as one confederation. If 2014 is moved to, for example, the US, that would open the way for the 2018 finals to be staged in Europe or Asia. If Brazil, part of the South American confederation, is awarded the finals, then FIFA could still give the 2018 World Cup to the US, Mexico or Canada as members of the CONCACAF (North American and Caribbean) confederation. Blatter added that a discussion to have every third finals in Europe was never fully decided upon. "We should consider the rotation of the World Cup as a privilege for all the confederations to have the right to host the World Cup if they can meet the right conditions - though without Australia, which is now part of the Asian confederation, Oceania are not in a position to host it." The US announced last week it would consider bidding for 2018while Blatter said senior China officials had informed him of their interest. "In discussing the Beijing Olympics, Chinese officials have also told me they are considering a bid for a future World Cup," he added. http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,2...2-23215,00.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am not happy about this at all. Why does the North American region have any more right to hold the World Cup than any other region. Basically the only countries in that region that can run a world cup are USA, Canada and Mexico and Canada has shown no interest in hosting the cup. That means if Sepp Blatter gets his may the 2018 World Cup is either going to USA or Mexico Blatter is an ar$e, ykick, you should know that. The only decent idea I have ever heard him come up with is that women footballers should wear skimpier kit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ykickamoocow 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Blatter is an ar$e, ykick, you should know that. The only decent idea I have ever heard him come up with is that women footballers should wear skimpier kit! Yes but Blatter is in a position of power and people are going to listen to his idea's. On another note in regards to womens football i only wish the Australian mens team were as good as the Australian womens team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Blatter is an ar$e, ykick, you should know that. The only decent idea I have ever heard him come up with is that women footballers should wear skimpier kit! HAHA, indeed. Dont worry, im sure the old fart would have passed away/retired come the voting for the 2018 world cup... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ykickamoocow 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Dont worry, im sure the old fart would have passed away/retired come the voting for the 2018 world cup... Good because im really hoping that Australia will get the 2018 World Cup and i would be really annoyed if it goes to North America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Hey, since we haven't spoken about the premiership in quite a while... What do you all think of the table situation at the moment? Man Utd still looking as though they will take those Russian scum bags. If United beata Liverpool this Saturday in the match of the weekend, United (for a few hours at least) will be 12 points ahead of Chelski! 1. Man Utd 28 69points 2. Chelsea 27 60points 3. Liverpool 28 53points 4. Arsenal 26 49points 5. Bolton 28 47points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Hey, since we haven't spoken about the premiership in quite a while... What do you all think of the table situation at the moment?Man Utd still looking as though they will take those Russian scum bags. If United beata Liverpool this Saturday in the match of the weekend, United (for a few hours at least) will be 12 points ahead of Chelski! 1. Man Utd 28 69points 2. Chelsea 27 60points 3. Liverpool 28 53points 4. Arsenal 26 49points 5. Bolton 28 47points Yep, it's looking more promising for you Wez, but Chelski can't be discounted, that goes without saying. Obviously, I hope we beat you this weekend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Mosley 2 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Lpool must be a dark horse for the championship. Very dark. So dark that no one except Paul above can see them. And yeah Man U are looking good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ykickamoocow 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Im still disappointed about how badly the young Reading keeper played against Manchester United afew days ago. 3 goals in the first 6 minutes is never good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Lpool must be a dark horse for the championship. Very dark. So dark that no one except Paul above can see them. And yeah Man U are looking good! Who said that, it's dark in here!! But I also had faith, if you look back to the start of this thread, that Liverpool's form would come good when everybody else doubted me and we went on a really good run, so there!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Im still disappointed about how badly the young Reading keeper played against Manchester United afew days ago. 3 goals in the first 6 minutes is never good. It wasn't entirely his fault, ykick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ykickamoocow 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 It wasn't entirely his fault, ykick. True and he did have a brilliant game against Man U a week and abit ago and he was the reason they were playing the replay. I have high hopes for Adam Federici. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 True and he did have a brilliant game against Man U a week and abit ago and he was the reason they were playing the replay. I have high hopes for Adam Federici. I didn't see the first goal, but the other 2 I wouldn't have said were mistakes, certainly not Solskjaer's. Saha's was possibly saveable I guess, but it was well places and not a mistake to miss it and Solskjaer's, well, he gave him the eyes an everything and then just bent it past him with the outside of his boot - he is a class player, for sure. Pity he has lost so much time in his career through injuries, even if he does play for man u!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 But I also had faith, if you look back to the start of this thread, that Liverpool's form would come good when everybody else doubted me and we went on a really good run, so there!! That you did! I didn't see the first goal, but the other 2 I wouldn't have said were mistakes, certainly not Solskjaer's. Saha's was possibly saveable I guess, but it was well places and not a mistake to miss it and Solskjaer's, well, he gave him the eyes an everything and then just bent it past him with the outside of his boot - he is a class player, for sure. Pity he has lost so much time in his career through injuries, even if he does play for man u!! OG is a legend of the game... And a nice guy too (Yes I have met him before)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 OG is a legend of the game... And a nice guy too (Yes I have met him before)! And he still looks the same age as when he started!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Im sure he's actually only 18 now... I think he made his United debut at 8. Honestly!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Im sure he's actually only 18 now... I think he made his United debut at 8. Honestly!!!! I believe you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 I believe you!! Paul and I say this guy is 18, the press & Alex Ferguson say he's 34... Common people who do you believe??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloh20 1 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Paul and I say this guy is 18, the press & Alex Ferguson say he's 34... Common people who do you believe??? Think you got that wrong there, Wez, I think it's meant to be 3 + 4 (they are still teaching him to count) so he's 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Think you got that wrong there, Wez, I think it's meant to be 3 + 4 (they are still teaching him to count) so he's 7. Ooooo... It all makes sense now!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayStorm 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 The Liverpool United game should be entertaining. Whatever the result, i'll be fairly happy, I just want to see some quality football played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 The Liverpool United game should be entertaining.Whatever the result, i'll be fairly happy, I just want to see some quality football played. Yeah, should be a cracking game... obviously I only going to be happy with an United victory though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jem of the Shire 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Ryan Giggs celebrates his 700th appearance for Man Utd this weekend. LEGEND. The only welshman in the world that I admire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayStorm 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2007 Haha, one of a very select few for me too. lol But wow, that's impressive. He's been there for a bout 15 years now hasn't he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
