Might add, I don't think they'll win it, but I reckon we could get a good run for our money. Lets be honest, they were always (probably) gonna lose tonight, but cant see any obstacles for them to get out the group. Ridiculous price.
Might add, I don't think they'll win it, but I reckon we could get a good run for our money. Lets be honest, they were always (probably) gonna lose tonight, but cant see any obstacles for them to get out the group. Ridiculous price.
Really like how these small balkan nations like Croatia and Bosnia play their football
Both these countries have tiny populations but manage to play to win and play without fear and go toe to toe with the top teams.
Really like how these small balkan nations like Croatia and Bosnia play their footballBoth these countries have tiny populations but manage to play to win and play without fear and go toe to toe with the top teams.
stu 17 Jun 14 10:00 Joined: 12 Jan 02 | Topic/replies: 7,690 | Blogger: stu's blog Makes the old Scottish argument about population size seem rather weak, yes.
Why?
Of the world's 100 most populous nations 29 qualified for the World Cup = 29% Of the world's 134 least populous nations 3 qualified for the World Cup = 2.2%
Seems a pretty strong argument to me.
stu17 Jun 14 10:00Joined:12 Jan 02| Topic/replies: 7,690 | Blogger: stu's blogMakes the old Scottish argument about population size seem rather weak, yes.Why? Of the world's 100 most populous nations 29 qualified for the World Cup = 29%Of the world's
stu 17 Jun 14 18:36 Joined: 12 Jan 02 | Topic/replies: 7,725 | Blogger: stu's blog Well, could reverse the question - how do smaller countries like Croatia do so well?
So your question is now how do countries like Scotland do so well when they have small popopulation?
stu17 Jun 14 18:36Joined:12 Jan 02| Topic/replies: 7,725 | Blogger: stu's blogWell, could reverse the question - how do smaller countries like Croatia do so well?So your question is now how do countries like Scotland do so well when they have small p
They've got a bigger population than Bosnia or Croatia Fred, so not that small for a country that never qualifies. Plus, football is a major sport in Scotland (aside from curling).
They've got a bigger population than Bosnia or Croatia Fred, so not that small for a country that never qualifies. Plus, football is a major sport in Scotland (aside from curling).
I think best way to consider population is very similar to something like attendance in football - it's a factor, but not the key one in terms of playing strength.
I think best way to consider population is very similar to something like attendance in football - it's a factor, but not the key one in terms of playing strength.
"How can they palp that bet - surely allowed to be bigger priced? 500/1 about right for them to win the tourny IMO."
I cant see how they could either.
Anyway, I emailed them for confirmation and today (4 days later!) received a reply stating the bet was still standing
"How can they palp that bet - surely allowed to be bigger priced? 500/1 about right for them to win the tourny IMO." I cant see how they could either.Anyway, I emailed them for confirmation and today (4 days later!) received a reply stating the bet w
Dzeko was a disgrace. Total disinterest as he lazily lumbered around. Not a **** was given compared to players like Pjanic and that Besic kid who can play and loves a tackle.
Dzeko was a disgrace. Total disinterest as he lazily lumbered around. Not a **** was given compared to players like Pjanic and that Besic kid who can play and loves a tackle.