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KingCherry on 08 July 2018
Lafiel said:
KingCherry said:
A lot of English haters on this forum like elsewhere, not sure why you'd go for Croatia over England.

eh? you really can't take that a few people prefer Croatia? how incredibly soft-skinned are you?

It's nothing to do with me! It was a genuine question, wondering if it was folk following the crowd, or basing it on something solid. Am I not allowed to ask, or wonder?



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KingCherry on 08 July 2018
SecondWar said:
KingCherry said:

Fore some context, where are you from, and why do wish for this to happen to them?

His profile says the UK, so my bet is Wales or Scotland, who are usually the most vociferous anti-England fans. 

I know, I see plenty of people around me wishing them to lose at every single aspect of life, it's embarrassing. However, if the smaller home nations had the population of England, their ills around the World and arrogance would be more apparent.



Moren on 08 July 2018

I'm indifferent towards England. I would have preferred Colombia to win over them, but it is nothing personal.
Only reason I'd tilt slightly towards Croatia is because of a new WC winner, but otherwise I don't really care whether England wins or loses.

That said, saying everyone wants England to lose sounds like delusion of persecution.

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Lafiel on 08 July 2018
KingCherry said:
Lafiel said:

eh? you really can't take that a few people prefer Croatia? how incredibly soft-skinned are you?

It's nothing to do with me! It was a genuine question, wondering if it was folk following the crowd, or basing it on something solid. Am I not allowed to ask, or wonder?

You didn't ask anything in that post I quoted, a question is generally signaled by a "?". Based on your observation that several people went for Croatia you seemingly assigned them the label "English-hater".



KingCherry on 08 July 2018
Lafiel said:
KingCherry said:

It's nothing to do with me! It was a genuine question, wondering if it was folk following the crowd, or basing it on something solid. Am I not allowed to ask, or wonder?

You didn't ask anything in that post I quoted, a question is generally signaled by a "?". Based on your observation that several people went for Croatia you seemingly assigned them the label "English-hater".

You can argue all you want and try to be a smart arse, but you know exactly where I'm coming from!



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ZODIARKrebirth on 08 July 2018

how could look the finals? france vs england, maybe



SecondWar on 08 July 2018
KingCherry said:
SecondWar said:

Two reasons - on paper Croatia have a better starting 11 when you consider players like Modric and Kovavic etc. Also, even if it's been less so this year, England have historically seen a World Cup win as almost their right, which is a sense of arrogance is very irritating to none English fans.

The came will come down to however takes control of the tempo, if Croatia's midfield dominant the ball or if England press and stop them developing a rhythm.

Reason 1, England are the underdog, so you're going against them?

Reason 2, England have never said it's their right to do anything of the sort. Check Germany, what do they say, the World Cup starts at The Quarter Finals, etc...

1) I'd say their semi is actually 50:50

2) The team has never said it but the fans in the past have given that impression

Also, I don't think you realised that I'm English. I'm going off how other countries seem to perceive England. Also going back to point one, no I'm not going against them, I'll be cheering them on - as I have always done.



SecondWar on 08 July 2018

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Lafiel on 08 July 2018
SecondWar said:
Lafiel said:

eh? you really can't take that a few people prefer Croatia? how incredibly soft-skinned are you?

Your original post comes across with a level of pettiness, in that you just want to gloat over another team's defeat.

Did I guess right that you are either Scottish or Welsh? It would explain a lot.

you quoted the wrong person



SecondWar on 08 July 2018
Lafiel said:
SecondWar said:

Your original post comes across with a level of pettiness, in that you just want to gloat over another team's defeat.

Did I guess right that you are either Scottish or Welsh? It would explain a lot.

you quoted the wrong person

My mistake, the post I was referring to was from DarkLord.