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It's nearly upon us!

Roy Keane has already quit, National Treasure Gary is yet to shit himself and FIFA is embroiled in a massive corruption scandal over the giving of the 2022 competition to a sandpit of a country built on the back of modern slavery! Brazil might or might not have the stadia ready in time, too. Who knows? Our Great players are already to increase their value and paypackets (only as dividends through companies, though, they won't pay proper tax).I'm tipping France to win; Holland to last 3 days before having a big fall out with each other; myp not watching any of it at all; and the mighty 3 Lions only managin to come third in their group after 2 losses and a dispriting 1-1 draw, but we all know who the real winner is, eh Sepp?

I'm excited now my World Cup shirt has arrived.

They painted the pub round the corner with red and white and "Come on England!". After speaking to some football type people about the England team's chances of success I can't help thinking that it probably took longer to do than it'll be up for.

Danny Baker's 'Brushing up on the World Cup' show that was on BBC4 the other night is very funny and worth catching.

Draw first game. WIN second. Draw third. Lose on pens in 2nd round.

You read it here first

Indeed. Though it is good for a bit of publicity (very good - Ed) the shameless promotion of the evil BUTCHERS APRON does affect those who have suffered under it's JACKBOOTED HEEL for centuries. As a protected minority, I own't be flying plastic flags REPRESENTING OPPRESION AND SLAUGHTER from either of the cars, nor will I being wearing a shirt or painting a house. I am left with no choice but to support Spain who have under an elected King maanged to throw off the shackles of fascism and bring order, democracy and Chico time to the Western World.

And ruined their economy. THINK OF THE KIDS

Good man. I am supporting USA. Their group is almost as difficult as England's.

I refuse to take predictions from someone whose team's "Best ever season" was when they lost two cup finals and got relegated.

You weren't there man. It was legendary

England to do surprisingly well.

France to also do well.

Holland to not make it out of their group.

Chile to nearly shock the world by getting out of their tough group and then almost beating Brazil.

Germany to win at least one penalty shoot out.

You mean getting to the 2nd round?

I'd be amazed that ,if in a pub, you evre made it to the second round.

Juninho, Arca not believe that.

Our company is dressing up each department as a different country to help raise morale during the world cup.

As my suggestion of North Korea was vetoed, they were picked out of a hat, and now IT will be dressed up as Brazil for a month (or however long the world cup lasts).

I'm not bothered about the world cup, although I will maybe enjoy watching some of the games, but coming in every day to yellow and green banners everywhere is not my idea of fun.

I got the USA in the office sweepstake.

North Korea did not qualify. VETO UPHELD

March to everything you need to sort battering fuck out a drum & blowing an apito.

USA USA USA

Are there are any other jobs going at The Illuminati right now?

In a bikini...

Name change too?

It's about time

Already sent off.

Sweet!

Argentina to win, beating Spain in the final. Germany 3rd, Italy fourth.
Costa Rica to be the surprise team.

Yeah, they're all going to appear for their first game out of a clown car.

So you're going to ignore it completely?

My biggest world cup challenge will be trying to convince Craster to watch the England match at Download, I suspect

I remember watching England v Portugal in Euro 2004 in a field at Glastonbury with thousands of other people. Despite the result it was an amazing experience.

Haha, best of luck with that.

Well, there's one going in my office, as I quit yesterday

Bamba might not be any good at making coffee, though.

Where are you going?

He was head-hunted by The Justified Ancients of Mummu.

The place that you initially said to avoid at all costs.

I'm saying Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Germany all to do well. Will be surprised if England get out their group. Might support Bosnia.

I see you are approaching it like the town does mafiascum!

I like Bosnia, but mainly because their flag looks like the emblem for an airline.

Damnit. I'm not going to get any more fees from you.

Is there any interest in a fantasy football league? It's free on the sun app and I don't mind taking charge of it if anyone wants to join for say a fiver or tenner, then 75% to the winner and 25% to the second place?

I'm backing Belgium!

Happy to participate!

I'm in too

there is an official Fifa one too, that I signed up for (I don't think you can make your team yet)

Malc

Ok, it's on the sun app, league name is beex, pin is 8139451 and password is
How much do you want the buy in to be?

Joined

Malc

Given the password I'm reconsidering

Happy with any level of buy in. If people want to play for pounds or pennies I'm happy

I'm going to choose to assume that there is no The Sun app on WP

In France and the locals are not too sure they'll do well. They expect their 'young' team to get out of the first round but that's it.

The German I'm with doesn't think germany will do too well either and will be lucky to get past the first round.

They all think england might beat Italy and if so easily get into the second round.

Mmm.

France were my pick to do better than expected. Well, them and Chile.

I also got them as my second team in the sweepstake, so ALLEZ LES BLEUS!