World Cup thread

[Doombrain]

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[losCHUNK]

BAM !

just had this sent to me, apparently from the BBC

South Africa ponders vuvuzela ban after complaints

The vuvuzela has already made a big impact at the World Cup
South Africa's World Cup organising chief Danny Jordaan may ban vuvuzelas from inside stadiums after complaints from broadcasters and supporters.

The constant sound of the high-pitched horn-like instrument has so far drowned out much of the atmosphere-generating singing usually associated with games.

And Jordaan, when asked if he would get rid of them, told BBC Sport: "If there are grounds to do so, yes.

"We did say that if any land on the pitch in anger we will take action."

France captain Patrice Evra has already blamed the noise generated by the vuvuzelas, which has been likened to the drone of thousands of bees, for his side's poor showing in their opening group game against Uruguay, which finished goalless.


He said: "We can't sleep at night because of the vuvuzelas. People start playing them from 6am.

"We can't hear one another out on the pitch because of them."

Jordaan conceded that while the noise was irritating for some people, they were doing all they could to minimise the impact.

"We've tried to get some order," he continued. "We have asked for no vuvuzelas during national anthems or stadium announcements. It's difficult but we're trying to manage the best we can.

BBC Sport's Peter Scrivener
"We've had some broadcasters and individuals [complaining] and it's something we are evaluating on an on-going basis."

Jordaan admitted he was not a huge fan of them himself. "I would prefer singing," he said.

"It's always been a great generator of a wonderful atmosphere in stadiums and I would try to encourage them to sing.

"In the days of the struggle (against apartheid) we were singing, all through our history it's our ability to sing that inspired and drove the emotions."

this bit -

"We did say that if any land on the pitch in anger we will take action."

Fans in SA, take note

[Don Carlos]

Indeed!

[DRuM]

Germany v Australia on now. Who's gonna win this?

[Doombrain]

lol

[losCHUNK]

lol, even Wales managed a draw against ze germans :P

[seremtan]

4-0

[Captain]

yay Ghana

[dubz]

Algeria vs Slovenia

Jesus christ...

what happened? i missed this one...

[Don Carlos]

Algeria vs Slovenia

Jesus christ...

what happened? i missed this one...

No you didnt...

[Don Carlos]

WP Germany. Not suprising that they are once again ruthlessly efficent at a major tournamant

[losCHUNK]

if the germans win ill eat my own arse with a spoon

hoping england finishes in 2nd now too .... england VS germany / argentina / italy / spain

[Don Carlos]

Tim Cahills red card? WTF was that all about????!

[losCHUNK]

i HATE that prick, its karma , hope the ref gets a bollocking for that one though, see what match of the day say

[Dark Metal]

Tim Cahills red card? WTF was that all about????!

Looked like a poor challenge to me. Late and from behind. Could have been a caution, but a sending off isn't a stretch either.

[seremtan]

...Germany...efficient...

two words that always go together when discussing football

[mjrpes]

[mjrpes]

[Eraser]

lol, Algerian pussy goalkeeper:

http://g.sports.yahoo.com/soccer/world- ... 1310W.html

[Ryoki]

Germany is the first team i've seen playing good football so far. Not that i've seen them all. But gg anyways

[Eraser]

Netherlands - Denmark in 25 mins. Damn work. I got a USB stick that functions as MP3 player and FM receiver as well so at least I can follow it through radio :-)

[Don Carlos]

Gwarn Dutchies

[Ryoki]

YARR!

[MKJ]

Netherlands - Denmark in 25 mins. Damn work. I got a USB stick that functions as MP3 player and FM receiver as well so at least I can follow it through radio :-)

we brought a digitenne receiver to work during the tour de france
PiP

[Ryoki]

I only watched the second half on the interwebs, even missed the first goal (but i heard it was mostly a Danish fail moment so thats ok).

Anyway, huzzah! We wins!