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 It might have escaped your attention but very soon, the biggest and second most magical sporting event in the universe The FIFA World Cup is coming up (and home). Around this time in The Ray Parlour, we tend to get a lot of new soccer fans popping in to enjoy the carnival atmosphere here in the theatre of memes, so I thought it would be nice if we had a thread to welcome them. Posting in The Big 'P as we call it can be an intimidating and dangerous experience as there are a few known trolls who are inexplicably allowed to roam free by our so called moderator, but for the most part, we are all good lads who mean well and just want everyone to have a fun and inclusive posting time. So come on new fans, tell us about yourselves. Where are you from? Who will you be supporting in Brazil 2014, and Why? Perhaps you love the colour of their kits, or you use them in the popular video game FIFA, or maybe one of your many ancestors came from one of the most successful footballing nations in the world. Let us know if you'll be sticking around after the World Cup, the various club sides you support, or even if you have any suggestions as to how soccer could be improved? We'd love to hear all about it. Its not just a one way street though so feel free to ask us, the soccer veterans, anything at all about the beautiful game. Given the demographics of SA its likely that you, the new fan, are American so here is a selection of threads that may interest you: Italy Thread Germany Thread The Jozy Altidore Thread USMNT Thread MLS Thread  This thread comes with the Fat Ronaldo seal of approval. p.s. Mods please sticky this thread and regularly patrol it for trolls thanks in advance.
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You should probably also link the Spain thread in the OP, with Mardids triumph in the league and champions trophy Spain will probably be a popular side for our newer viewers who want to get behind a successful side.
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Jun 2, 2014 12:47
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Top thread OP, this thread is now designated a safe space for new fans and I will mod it accordingly.
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Jun 2, 2014 12:56
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As an Australian and therefore a racist I disapprove of any new people in the forum. Shame on you op Stop the boats
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Jun 2, 2014 14:13
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Hi! I would like to invite all newcomers to the friendly Orange thread. Many Americans have Dutch roots, heck, did you know that New York City used to be called New Amsterdam? Come join us, brothers in Orange, and let's celebrate our heritage!
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Jun 2, 2014 14:21
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Tongues posted:As an Australian and therefore a racist I disapprove of any new people in the forum. Shame on you op gently caress OFF WE'RE FULL
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Jun 2, 2014 14:46
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Tongues posted:As an Australian and therefore a racist I disapprove of any new people in the forum. Shame on you op As a fellow Australian I would just like to say this oval office is a oval office and any new cunts who want to come in are only too welcome to be shipped off to an off-subforum processing centre while we determine if you meet real fan status.
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Jun 2, 2014 14:54
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Byolante posted:As a fellow Australian I would just like to say this oval office is a oval office and any new cunts who want to come in are only too welcome to be shipped off to an off-subforum processing centre while we determine if you meet real fan status. agreed on all counts Come post in our thread we need the tourism dollars edited to add Jedinak feasting on non-Australian and therefore futile world cup dreams 
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Jun 2, 2014 15:05
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From Scotland, supporting Croatia, because I've heard on good authority their play style is "11 men, all with unpronounceable names, have turned up to a football game with the express intention of having a fight with the other team." And y'know, that's a style I can get behind. Almost took Holland though, after being shown a video of one of their players straight-up fly-kicking another player in the sternum. Gyro Zeppeli fucked around with this message at 16:26 on Jun 2, 2014 |
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Jun 2, 2014 16:10
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It's ok to support Italy if you want, there are only a few posters on this board that will demand birth certificates and citizenship credentials.
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Jun 2, 2014 16:35
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Hi new fans! There are 32 teams in the World Cup, representing 32 different countries. If you don't know where they all are on a globe, that's okay! Most players at the World Cup won't know either. Anyway, since this is your one stop shop for new information, I thought I'd provide a public service and let you find all the information the football veterans of TRP have put together for the various teams. The 32 countries are divided into 8 groups of 4 teams each. Each team plays each other team in their group once, and the two most successful teams move on to the knockout round. Group A  Group A contains Brazil, the host country, who will kick off the tournament against Croatia on June 12th. Brazil thread Croatia thread Mexico thread Cameroon thread Group B  Group B contains Spain, winners of the 2010 World Cup and reigning champions, as well as the Netherlands, who were the runners-up in the 2010 final. Spain thread Netherlands thread Chile thread Australia thread Group C  Colombia thread Greece thread Cote d'Ivoire thread Japan thread Group D  Uruguay thread Costa Rica thread England thread Italy thread Group E  Switzerland thread No Ecuador thread yet, sorry! France thread Honduras thread Group F  Argentina thread Bosnia and Herzegovina thread Iran thread Nigeria thread Group G  The Group of Death. Sorry, Americans. Germany thread Portugal thread Ghana thread USA thread Group H  Belgium thread Algeria thread Russia thread South Korea thread
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Jun 2, 2014 16:36
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Hey new fans, if you try to root for the Red Devils by saying you have like Belgian heritage no one can actually confirm that!! Because we're already a huge loving melting pot on our own
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Jun 2, 2014 18:18
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The actual Group of Death is group D, by the way.
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Jun 2, 2014 18:27
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Dunban posted:The actual Group of Death is group D, by the way. Please, this is a no-trolling zone. The actual Group of Death is group B.
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Jun 2, 2014 18:39
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Hopefully this youtube answers any questions you have about football (soccer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXxqmAxDlYU
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Jun 2, 2014 19:00
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Welcome new posting brothers and sisters. I hope you all have fresh new insights and commentary to bring to this forum, and don't be afraid to root for the old U S of A!!!
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Jun 2, 2014 19:32
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I look forward to experiencing the thoughts, desires and passion of all new contributors to this forum for the duration of the World Cup and beyond. Come, friends, old and new: lets post.
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Jun 2, 2014 19:41
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Welcome new fans! I hope you have a great World Cup and come away from it with a new-found appreciation for The Beautiful Game. If you're looking for a team to get behind, why not try Scotland? An up-and-coming team with plenty of young talent that has shot up the world rankings in recent years, and the best part is that we aren't even playing in the World Cup, so you don't have to take time out of your busy schedule to watch football (soccer)!
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Jun 2, 2014 19:52
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I'm excited to see lots of passionate new soccer/football fans here, for the greatest sporting event, hell, the greatest event of any kind, the world has to offer. If it's your first WC you're in for a treat.
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Jun 2, 2014 19:55
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Hi it's me Fat Ronaldo, the ONE TRUE RONALD and I approve this mmessage. 
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Jun 2, 2014 20:01
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why do the dudes in the back sometimes go forward? whats the difference between a full back, right back, and a right winger? why does some dude always act like he's gonna throw it in but then doesn't and hands it off to another dude who actually throws it in?
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Jun 2, 2014 20:40
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Calliper posted:why do the dudes in the back sometimes go forward? Football positions aren't set in stone, a defender can attack and a striker can defend, if a situation arises that warrants it. Centre backs are usually tall so will go forward for set pieces (corners/free kicks). a right back is a full back, and a left back is also a full back. they're the two guys at the side of the central defenders. a right winger is the man in front of the right back, who probably excels at crossing and dribbling, and is fast. He may or may not 'track back' which means 'help his defender'. It could be time wasting, it could just be that the player doesn't have an obvious pass and his mate can throw it further than he can.
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Jun 2, 2014 20:45
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Calliper posted:why does some dude always act like he's gonna throw it in but then doesn't and hands it off to another dude who actually throws it in? To elaborate on this one a little bit, typically the team will have a designated throw-in taker, usually the fullback on whichever side the throw-in is happening from. However, they're not always right there when the ball goes out. So whichever player reaches the ball first will usually pick it up and check if there's an opportunity to take a quick throw in before the opposition defence gets into position. Usually there isn't actually a good opportunity for this, so he hands it off to the designated throw-in taker when that player arrives.
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Jun 2, 2014 20:52
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Throw in rules are very complicated, for example they are supposed to be taken from where the ball went out but in the Laws Of The Game it actually says you're allowed to go as far forward from that point as you like as long as you do it with a little shuffly walk. Handing the ball to another player allows them to go forward normally a couple of steps. At least I assume thats how it works, a ref will be along in a minute to confirm.
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Jun 2, 2014 20:59
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Calliper posted:why do the dudes in the back sometimes go forward? Most of everyone answered this already but I'll help clarify a little more on No. 1. In addition to set pieces (Free Kicks and Corners), sometimes they push forward to help out the attack. An example of this would be Germany VS Kazakhstan last year. The Keeper for Germany was able to push so far up that he took a back pass at the half field mark. Another reason defenders will push up is if they have a clear chance for an attack. Fullbacks tend to have more opportunity to do this, but you will sometimes see a defender run into the midfield making an attacking run. Fullbacks are the ones who will push forward the most, mainly to assist the wingers with keeping the ball forward and providing an option in case they need to get rid of the ball.
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Jun 2, 2014 22:28
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so wingers would be more midfield players and not considered part of the back line?
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Jun 2, 2014 22:37
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Calliper posted:so wingers would be more midfield players and not considered part of the back line? Depends, now a days the Big Thing is for wingers to cut inside (move into attacking positions), this opens up space for fullbacks who can then do a cross or w/e. Full backs are required to run and run and run but wingers are more or less considered pseudo-attackers and will hardly do any defensive work (This is true for the big stars at least like Cristiano Ronaldo, Eden Hazard and the likes). Instead, the defensive midfielder stays back with the two centre backs effectively creating a three man defence. Also, welcome new posting World Cup friends.
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Jun 2, 2014 22:50
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Calliper posted:so wingers would be more midfield players and not considered part of the back line? Wingers are midfield players so yes. Don't get too caught up in formations and positions. It's more fluid than in any other sport.
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Jun 2, 2014 22:50
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Thanks a lot everyone. Really helpful stuff
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Jun 2, 2014 23:07
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Hijo Del Helmsley posted:From Scotland, supporting Croatia, because I've heard on good authority their play style is "11 men, all with unpronounceable names, have turned up to a football game with the express intention of having a fight with the other team." If you want that same style with more quality players, Bosnia is also a good shout.
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Jun 3, 2014 00:46
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Troy Queef posted:If you want that same style with more quality players, Bosnia is also a good shout. Alright, I'm essentially supporting Former Yugoslavia FC.
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Jun 3, 2014 00:56
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I would like to know which is unironically the worst team in the entire WC so I can "root for the underdog". can any kind poster assist me with this
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Jun 3, 2014 12:02
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The team with Jozy Altidore in it will universally be the worst team
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Jun 3, 2014 12:03
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coffeetable posted:I would like to know which is unironically the worst team in the entire WC so I can "root for the underdog". can any kind poster assist me with this Tossup between Algeria and Iran probably.
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Jun 3, 2014 12:04
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vyelkin posted:Tossup between Algeria and Iran probably. Its definitely Honduras.
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Jun 3, 2014 12:23
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Australia will be shockingly bad.
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Jun 3, 2014 12:24
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coffeetable posted:I would like to know which is unironically the worst team in the entire WC so I can "root for the underdog". can any kind poster assist me with this FIFA rankings would have you believe that its Australia. I reckon its probably Iran. Nigeria will probably do the worst as they love a bit of match fixing.
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Jun 3, 2014 12:29
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coffeetable posted:I would like to know which is unironically the worst team in the entire WC so I can "root for the underdog". can any kind poster assist me with this They might not be the worst team, but the team with the least chance to get out of their group is probably Australia. Plus the Australia-thread will most likely be more lively than the really bad teams. Australians are known as quite avid rooters.
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Jun 3, 2014 12:37
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There's a few active Australia posters itf too so you'll have people to share the agony with.
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coffeetable posted:I would like to know which is unironically the worst team in the entire WC so I can "root for the underdog". can any kind poster assist me with this Don't listen to these negative bastards, Australia is gonna win it all and it's going to loving rule. You should still root for Australia as much as you can 
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