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[The Brit]

just to emphasise how superior we are to everyone else, we wiped the floor with our rivals at the presentations this morning...impressive stuff...but as we know it's about how good you are at sucking up not how good you are at hosting a tournament

[Tea Bar Boy]

I will be really annoyed if we don't win this and it goes to Spain ...............that would be a f*cking joke .

[KrazyTea]

Tea Bar Boy, on 02 December 2010 - 02:14 PM, said:

I will be really annoyed if we don't win this and it goes to Spain ...............that would be a f*cking joke .

I'd be choked if Spain wins.

[Valerie]

So the Holland/Belgium bid is already a non-starter? Excellent! We would never be able to finish building works on budget and in time, it's just not in our nature.

[TheWestwayWonder]

William Hill had the Russian bid in the lead, followed by the English bid and then the Iberian not far behind.


Its funny that you folks would be gutted by the Iberians getting it. I wouldve thought the Russians winning it would produce that kind of reaction. Personally, I think the Iberian bid presents a "safe" option for them, becuase modern and safe like England's bid, but without the stigma of corruption or infighting the Russian one might have.


And though I live in the USA now, I would really like to see Australia get 2022. 1994 was too soon in comparison, and its time for football to really hit the heights in Australia. Somehow, william hill says the Qatari bid is the favorite.

[Tea Bar Boy]

TheWestwayWonder, on 02 December 2010 - 02:52 PM, said:

William Hill had the Russian bid in the lead, followed by the English bid and then the Iberian not far behind.


Its funny that you folks would be gutted by the Iberians getting it. I wouldve thought the Russians winning it would produce that kind of reaction. Personally, I think the Iberian bid presents a "safe" option for them, becuase modern and safe like England's bid, but without the stigma of corruption or infighting the Russian one might have.


And though I live in the USA now, I would really like to see Australia get 2022. 1994 was too soon in comparison, and its time for football to really hit the heights in Australia. Somehow, william hill says the Qatari bid is the favorite.

The reason I object to the Iberian bid is that they have held a World Cup not that long ago compared to 1966 ?? Mexico and Germany have held it twice since we last did . I wouldn't mind it going to Holland / Belgium ......Russia I am not 100% sure would be a good venue given the travel distance and visa issues it would throw up

[TheWestwayWonder]

The Brit, on 30 November 2010 - 12:15 AM, said:

the fact everyone knew fifa was bent before these stories came out says it all...it's inevitable when you've got such old farts in dark rooms making such decisions...the fact england haven't hosted the tournament since 66 is a joke in itself...it's all about politics and money, not who is the best...after the inevitable confirmation that we have failed to win 2018 later this week, I suggest we save our money and don't bother in future...we're beaten before we even start

I dont mean to be negative, but win or lose for England's bid (and I hope its win) Brit sums up exactly how I feel.

You have to think if England dont win 2018, when all the stars seemed to allign to make a fantastic bid, Beckham, Cameron and the future soverign go to make their pitch, and the other bids have some obvious drawbacks, they might as well not even bother in future.

[TheWestwayWonder]

Tea Bar Boy, on 02 December 2010 - 02:59 PM, said:

The reason I object to the Iberian bid is that they have held a World Cup not that long ago compared to 1966 ?? Mexico and Germany have held it twice since we last did . I wouldn't mind it going to Holland / Belgium ......Russia I am not 100% sure would be a good venue given the travel distance and visa issues it would throw up

Oh, I completely agree TBB. The timing and recency of their world cup (and Portugal's Euros only 6 years ago) is very very soon. But if Russia got it, the big difficulties you point out would make it so bleedin obvious that the actual readiness has nothing to do with winning the bid.

[Zola]

England?

[KrazyTea]

Also if the Yanks win the 2022 bid thats just absurd. (apologies to all our American friends and fans)

[KrazyTea]

Qatar or Australia for 2022 is my hope.

[TheWestwayWonder]

none needed, krazy. 1994 was not long ago, it would nice if they could spread the wealth a bit.

I really think Australia, with it being in or near the same time zones as 2.5 billion people in Asia, would be the smart choice.

[The Brit]

sky saying we're out in the first round...that russia have got it, qatar have 2022!

[forbzy]

Frm Guardian blog:
Twitter rumours3.21pm:
@henrywinter: All the fish are sold....England look to have lost. Unconfirmed

@OliverKayTimes: And the suggestion is that England went out at the first hurdle. Unconfirmed

[forbzy]

The Brit, on 02 December 2010 - 03:28 PM, said:

sky saying we're out in the first round...that russia have got it, qatar have 2022!

That was my prediction. Money talks with FIFA after all. If this is the case it will be an absolute disgrace. Especially following all the exposes about corruption. Fifa should be cleared out.

[TheWestwayWonder]

The Brit, on 02 December 2010 - 03:28 PM, said:

sky saying we're out in the first round...that russia have got it, qatar have 2022!

I dont know why myself, or anyone else on planet earth, ever thought it would be different.

[KrazyTea]

Mother of f**k!

[The Brit]

if we went out first round it just shows how corrupt fifa is...not getting it is one thing...to finish last is ridiculous

[TheWestwayWonder]

forbzy, on 02 December 2010 - 03:30 PM, said:

That was my prediction. Money talks with FIFA after all. If this is the case it will be an absolute disgrace. Especially following all the exposes about corruption. Fifa should be cleared out.

Until that happens (and I doubt it will) absolutely nothing changes

[KrazyTea]

Well now we'll find out one way or another