With the beginning of South Africa-Mexico imminent, it strikes me that neither of these teams look suited to qualify over France or Uruguay. Looking at both lineups, it seems like getting excited over Wigan and Bolton just because it's the first game and in Lancashire.
ITV, in the studio, they've pulled out all the stops, recruiting a man who can't take a penalty, a man Ron Atkinson racially abused and an Englishman who captained Ireland. Great job, picking the "unique" personalities, what is this, Big Brother?
Later on, we see France vs Uruguay, the first real opportunity at an upset. the French team have a coach about as popular as Steve Mclaren in Trafalgar square and a team that imitates previous World Cup controversies just to qualify. A team that does have a nice blend of youth and experience, but also one with no direction and no motivation it seems.
Uruguay on the other hand, have two fantastic strikers, creative midfielders and hard-as-nails defenders, which will immediately ovstruct and disturb France's silky, fluid apporach to the game.
I see a 1-1 draw for the opener and I see France scraping (and i mean scraping) a 2-1 win later on tonight.
Although i may have to watch these on mute or minimal volumee, as the incessant ringing of Satan's toys, also dubbed "Vuvuzuela's" could drive me to an early grave.
-Adam
2nd podcast Monday. Twitter @AFKAA or @WorldCupWillie1
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