This page is no longer updated, and is the old forum. For new topics visit the New HOL forum.
World Cup in Russia
Register | Edit Profile | Subscriptions | Forum Rules | Log In
 Stuk  Top half 26 Apr 18 1.35pm |
  |
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by YT
Fair comment on the political aspects. Although Turkey is (rightly or wrongly) a member of UEFA, so I guess it should have a fair crack at being allowed to host 'Euro' things; it has of course hosted the (so-called) Champions League final. Well so are Israel but I don't think UEFA would give them a fair crack! Not that I think they're going to give Turkey one, they've just let them bid for it. A bit like us with FIFA for 2022. UEFA would host the CL final in America if someone paid them enough.
Optimistic as ever |
|
 Alert a moderator to this post |
  |
| topcat Holmesdale / Surbiton 26 Apr 18 3.14pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Stuk
It's only a matter of time. Although Shanghai, Singapore or Azerbaijan are just as likely.
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses. |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
mr. apollo  Somewhere in Switzerland 27 Apr 18 9.52am |
|
|---|---|
|
Final this year is in Kiev that's already Asia Originally posted by topcat
It's only a matter of time. Although Shanghai, Singapore or Azerbaijan are just as likely.
Glad All Over |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| YT Oxford 27 Apr 18 10.15am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by mr. apollo
Final this year is in Kiev that's already Asia Exactly. All I was referring to was the ‘Asia’ reference. I was trying to avoid geopolitical fall-out. Personally I don’t give a f^ck where the Euros or the CL final are held. Regarding the former, I wouldn’t cross the road to watch England at my local park, even if they were offering free beer as an incentive. In the case of the latter, I’m realistic enough to conlude that Palace will never get there!
Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes) |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| mr. apollo Somewhere in Switzerland 27 Apr 18 10.46am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by YT
Exactly. All I was referring to was the ‘Asia’ reference. I was trying to avoid geopolitical fall-out. Personally I don’t give a f^ck where the Euros or the CL final are held. Regarding the former, I wouldn’t cross the road to watch England at my local park, even if they were offering free beer as an incentive. In the case of the latter, I’m realistic enough to conlude that Palace will never get there! Your local park? Abroad is it?
Glad All Over |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| YT Oxford 27 Apr 18 1.34pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by mr. apollo
Your local park? Abroad is it? If you are in Switzerland, then yes it is.
Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes) |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Stuk Top half 27 Apr 18 1.52pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by topcat
It's only a matter of time. Although Shanghai, Singapore or Azerbaijan are just as likely. Azerbaijan maybe. I can't see the other two hosting it as kick off would need to be in the middle of the night. Even in the USA it would only really work on the east coast. 2-3pm local time.
Optimistic as ever |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Qwijibo Bournemouth 27 Apr 18 1.55pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by YT
Exactly. All I was referring to was the ‘Asia’ reference. I was trying to avoid geopolitical fall-out. Personally I don’t give a f^ck where the Euros or the CL final are held. Regarding the former, I wouldn’t cross the road to watch England at my local park, even if they were offering free beer as an incentive. In the case of the latter, I’m realistic enough to conlude that Palace will never get there! Really?!
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| YT Oxford 27 Apr 18 2.09pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Qwijibo
Really?! Yep. No interest at all in the England team any more (and this is someone who watched the '66 WCF live on the telly...who cried when W Germany knocked England out in 1970, and again when England failed to qualify for 1974 etc etc etc)
Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes) |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| topcat Holmesdale / Surbiton 27 Apr 18 2.16pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by mr. apollo
Final this year is in Kiev that's already Asia I think Ukraine is in Europe.
It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses. |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
Ketteridge  Brighton 27 Apr 18 2.32pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by YT
Fair comment on the political aspects. Although Turkey is (rightly or wrongly) a member of UEFA, so I guess it should have a fair crack at being allowed to host 'Euro' things; it has of course hosted the (so-called) Champions League final. It is typically Palace that the only time we where in Europe we want out to Samsunspor in Asia.
One supporter of hacking argued that without it "you will do away with the courage and pluck of the game, and I will be bound to bring over a lot of Frenchmen who would beat you with a week's practice -Blackheath secretary at first meeting of the F.A |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| YT Oxford 27 Apr 18 5.52pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Ketteridge
It is typically Palace that the only time we where in Europe we want out to Samsunspor in Asia. There was of course the Anglo-Italian cup of 1971, where we were unbeaten home and away against Inter Milan, including a victory at the San Siro.
Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes) |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
Login / RegisterNew users
Registration is now on our new message board
Existing users
To login with your existing username you will need to convert your account over to the new message board.
Sponsors
All images and text on this site are copyright © 1999-2024 The Holmesdale Online, unless otherwise stated.
Web Design by Guntrisoft Ltd.