LabouredSubterfuge
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What's wrong with that?
You might as well wait until Nintendo's next handheld comes out. That's when they will drop price.
What I do like about the Vita is that it's game prices drop quite quickly plus pretty much nearly everything on that system ends up on PSN+ at some point. Only thing that doesn't drop price is the memory cards. Contemplating getting a 32 or 64 card as I only have a 4GB. I backup all the games on my PC so I don't have to constantly redownload them.
Yep. Think he's fucked up himself as well to be honest; all the talk of him giving Spain another dimension is pointless if they refuse to play any other way.
The_Hitcher89
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Coutinho hasn't been consistent enough this season
Ruby/Sapphire is still the best Pokemon generation, well hyped for the remake - particularly after X/Y was pretty wank.
People pointing out Ramires, Paulinho, etc., but how about Maicon? Is he even still alive? Would have thought he would be in Saudi Arabia or something like that by now
People pointing out Ramires, Paulinho, etc., but how about Maicon? Is he even still alive? Would have thought he would be in Saudi Arabia or something like that by now
I think that should be Henrique. Must have been a mistake from the guy who tweeted it.
Whereas Paulinho has been consistently anonymous and Ramires has been consistently shit.
You think X/Y was wank but you think R/S was the best? Sohois pls
They were pretty poor even then. So much fucking surfing. Too many normal Pokemon.
The_Hitcher89
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Those 2 can be trusted to defend as part of a middle 2 though, and Paulinho has been good when I've seen him play for Brazil. Admittedly that was a year ago, but still
thehypocrite
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That makes sense.
Even if you disagree about R/S, I can't see how you would like X/Y. Balance was completely fucked by some of the stuff they added, terrible rivals, terrible gym battles, terrible elite 4, the worst goddamn champion imaginable, fucking stupid story, mega evolutions utter garbage that do nothing but make the pokemon look idiotic. I've played every entry save for B/W2 and X/Y is easily the worst.
This is a Clev argument though. He's clearly going to the World Cup on the basis that he's performed decently for England before, yet people want him out based on his performances this season (which I agree with).
Think Coutinho's shown he can press and harry extremely well. But I'm not the one taking Brazil to a World Cup
Unfortunately
I got to the final with Ireland on FM pls big Phil step aside
I think the balance is fine. Aside from some eternals like Ice continuing to get fucked, Fairy was good shit. The Megas I warmed to (principally because I don't really use them or battle competitively, but I don't mind them. Some of the designs are better too - Garchomp and Aggron specifically). Elite 4 was no less notable than the last few Gens but yes the champion fucking blew horse dick, you're right about that.
Did a lot more good than bad though. The speed of it, the look, the music, the amount of pokemon available... Loved it.
90TilInfinity
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Gutted for Felipe Luis and Miranda. They already kinda knew they weren't going though. Scolari has his favourites.
Lucas is a big omission. He would offer this team (that kind of lacks creativity), some real penetration and impetus if Neymar is struggling. Think Kaka had a shout too.
Lucas is a big omission. He would offer this team (that kind of lacks creativity), some real penetration and impetus if Neymar is struggling. Think Kaka had a shout too.
Because he's a mouthy cunt :lol. I love him.
Felipe Luis is a maddening omission. Been the best LB in Europe this season. Maxwell over him is fucking absurd.
The_Hitcher89
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Impetus, not impotence. Neymar is bringing the latter.
brokenbeans
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C'mon City do it for football.
brokenbeans
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Yes Fred made it!
I thought X&Y was a really great first entry for the 3DS. I think the transition to the new engine was handled far better than I could have hoped for, tbh. I'm looking forward to a proper new game in the series but a RuSa remake works for me as well. I don't have any attachment to the different regions like people in the news thread though. "OMG Hoenn!!!" -- not for me.
I feel a little bad for Sandro but he really hasn't played much lately so it's a lot to expect to make the team. I don't really ever watch Serie A so I can't weigh in on Hernanes' form this season, but statistically, it looks like he took a step back from the 3 seasons prior. Must have been injured a bit this year as well because he hasn't played many games.
I think their squad looks pretty damn good, but defense is always a question with them. Their forwards are all consistently dangerous when playing for Brazil.
I feel a little bad for Sandro but he really hasn't played much lately so it's a lot to expect to make the team. I don't really ever watch Serie A so I can't weigh in on Hernanes' form this season, but statistically, it looks like he took a step back from the 3 seasons prior. Must have been injured a bit this year as well because he hasn't played many games.
I think their squad looks pretty damn good, but defense is always a question with them. Their forwards are all consistently dangerous when playing for Brazil.
Vivalaraza
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It's not a great squad on paper but in fairness it seems like Scolari decided a while ago that he had a core of players and he has been building his team around that. If you don't fit that idea - you don't get in.
Not saying it's the right thing to do but it beats just picking the flavour of the month or big names IMO.
Not saying it's the right thing to do but it beats just picking the flavour of the month or big names IMO.
Pretty amazing squad. Big Phil got this.
Mr.Marston
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That Brazil squad can definitely win the the WC.
The_Hitcher89
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Like Viva said (kind of), Brazil were fantastic at the Confederations Cup, with players who I wouldn't have thought would be very good. He seems to have made them into more of a unit than a group of spectacular individuals, so players were always going to miss out if he couldn't be sure that they'd be able to slot into that unit without interrupting their cohesiveness.
Gareth Bale
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I don't think people value performances for the national team enough, when ultimately that's what matters. If you get picked and you played well then you're probably going to get picked again.
Shame Sandro didn't get picked but it's the right call. Way too many injuries and as a result he's not had the run in the side that he needs to get back to top form.
I'm a bit surprised Lucas Moura didn't get a call up.
Yeah, this is why people like Paulinho get called up.
I'm a bit surprised Lucas Moura didn't get a call up.
Yeah, this is why people like Paulinho get called up.
Good point on Lucas -- I had completely glossed over his not being selected but it looks like he has missed the last few selections as well. It's a little interesting that Bernard has not been "punished" like many other Brazilians before him who moved to Ukraine. As has been discussed, Scolari clearly is honoring the performers from recent years -- guys like Fred and Jo are not big glossy selections but they've scored a lot of goals for Brazil lately. I think the only substantive change is Ferna finally getting back in.
silver.tongue
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Fixed that for you.
Maxwell over Filipe Luiz is bullshit.
Henrique over Miranda is insane.
No Coutinho in that midfield (over Hernanes) is a shame. Now Oscar has no real replacement, forcing the team to change style is he is out/hurt.
I also would like to have seen Diego Alves (Valencia/GK) instead of either Jefferson or Julio Cesar.
Aside from those, that's the team. Not much to add or discuss.
Not courting Diego Costa is going to come back to haunt us tho.
brokenbeans
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Holy crap yeah no Lucas.
Hulks fat arse it is then.
Ed- yeah Costa up top would make that team look beastly.
Hulks fat arse it is then.
Ed- yeah Costa up top would make that team look beastly.
silver.tongue
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People thought that at the Confederations Cup too.....
A small kid that looks like should be in kindengarden but is actually a very smart footballer. He deserves to be in for what he shown when playing for Brazil.
------Cesar------
Marcelo-Dante-Silva-Alves
------Fernandinho-----
-----Oscar-Paulinho
Hulk-------------Neymar
---------Fred------
World cup winning squad? Dont think so.
Gareth Bale
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You mean Clasie? he's mediocre.
Very happy for willian. Great player and a fantastic attitude.
Coutinho hasn't had a cap since 2010 and that was for a friendly versus Iran. Probably not a huge surprise he didn't get a call-up even if he's probably deserving. Brazil has such an insanely crowded midfield in terms of talent, it's a tough ask.
He's really fucking good. Went to Shakhtar this summer but a lot of other clubs were interested. Very, very tiny though. Valbuena-esque.
He's really fucking good. Went to Shakhtar this summer but a lot of other clubs were interested. Very, very tiny though. Valbuena-esque.
http://www.rtl.nl/het-beste-nederla...#!/319889/actie/stel-jouw-beste-elftal-samen/
Here you can pick the best dutch XI ever.
Pretty cool feature, other countries should do it as well.
Here you can pick the best dutch XI ever.
Pretty cool feature, other countries should do it as well.
brokenbeans
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