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http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/sep/04/romania -team-no7-world-euro-2016 (http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/sep/04/romania-team-no7-world-euro-2016)
Sounds like an indirect bitter article by the Guardian. Who'd have thought it.
Envy by the English media, lets rubbish the Rankings now that Wales are doing well
The Bob Banker Spanker
04-09-15, 15:32
Envy by the English media, lets rubbish the Rankings now that Wales are doing wellEngland were ranked 3rd a couple of years ago, the FIFA rankings were the best thing since sliced bread then.
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Colonel Cærdiffi
04-09-15, 15:52
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table. You conveniently left out Belgium there mate.
I tend to look on the rankings as a form table. If not, you might as well put Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Holland, Brazil & Argentina as the top 7 (in whatever order) and never bother changing it.
On form, we deserve to be up there, the other 'names' do not. Crystal Palace are near the top of the Premier League on merit, nobody says they should be constantly near the bottom.
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table. like holland you mean
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.we all know who will be there when it gets down to the last 4 etc, and it wont be wales or belgium. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif or holland http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/Dsmile.gif
The Bob Banker Spanker
04-09-15, 16:05
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif When was the last time England beat a top 5 team in a competitive game?
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
You conveniently left out Belgium there mate.england will do nothing either, they have been crap for the best part of 50 years. only 4 possible winners for me germany, spain, italy or slovakia. the rest might as well pack up and go home. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Sounds like an indirect bitter article by the Guardian. Who'd have thought it. You'll be a tinfoiler before long. Mark my words.
He thinks he's taunting us by saying we probably won't reach the semis http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
he thinks he's taunting us by saying we probably won't reach the semis http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gifreally http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Loya Jirga
04-09-15, 16:18
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table. Last 12 games - Wales won 7, drawn 4, lost 1 - most of those competitive matches. Who, below Wales, has a record that is better than that?
Loya Jirga
04-09-15, 16:18
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif Who will be there - and who have they played in the last 10 games?
Loya Jirga
04-09-15, 16:20
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
You conveniently left out Belgium there mate.
the vast majority of the last ten games you have played, have been against the minnows of world football, granted you beat belgium, but when the competition starts in earnest.Aye, Italy slaughtered the minnows of Malta last night didn't they. And they also slaughtered the minnows of Malta last year. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/Dsmile.gif
Mabinogion
04-09-15, 16:20
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table. The points system we have at the moment is shit, but so is the point you are trying to make.
Loya Jirga
04-09-15, 16:22
He thinks he's taunting us by saying we probably won't reach the semis http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gifEngland should be winning tournaments. They've done this once. Without qualifying. I think that, in terms of expectations, both Wales and England disappoint- but England disappoint with much more regularity.
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
You conveniently left out Belgium there mate.when it gets down to the competition itself, they will switch into another gear, at present they are just going through the motions and doing enough to qualify. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.That is a very good post.
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
You conveniently left out Belgium there mate.
the vast majority of the last ten games you have played, have been against the minnows of world football, granted you beat belgium, but when the competition starts in earnest.i,m sure before last night you would of picked Holland in your 4 to win it http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.and for Christine its only going to get worse
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
You conveniently left out Belgium there mate.
the vast majority of the last ten games you have played, have been against the minnows of world football, granted you beat belgium, but when the competition starts in earnest.
we all know who will be there when it gets down to the last 4 etc, and it wont be wales or belgium. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif the dutch have left themselves a lot to do now packerman, but if they do qualify, they could go all the way, no doubt about that. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table. How do you think this would help with the impact of the seeding system that you said you disagree with?
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.basing rankings on qualifying games is ludicrous, you know as well as i do as soon as you come up against any of these nations in france you will get blown away. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Thanks Chris, we've seen England in enough competitions to know they always get thrashed by the first half decent team they play.
One thing for sure is the Welsh will have more fans in France than any other qualifying country.
Best supporters in the world.
bear grylls
04-09-15, 18:05
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif I note your incorrect use of the plural. The Netherlands have won one trophy, the same as Greece, who you've omitted from your idiotic list.
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
So, who are the top nations? Italy, who scraped a 1-0 win at HOME to Malta? Belgium? They only managed one point against Wales. Perhaps Spain - the team that lost to Slovakia and South Africa, but did get a win in Equatorial Guinea. France? The team that couldn't beat Albania - yeah, so they hit eight past Jamaica, but they lost in Albania, and they drew at home to Albania. I know, it's the Dutch isn't it? You know, the team that just lost against Iceland - again.the dutch have appeared in 3 world cup finals fella, they have produced some of the greatest players in world football. they are certainly one of the best nations in world football, far better than andorra, israel, and the rest of the world superpowers, wales have managed to beat so far. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
So, who are the top nations? Italy, who scraped a 1-0 win at HOME to Malta? Belgium? They only managed one point against Wales. Perhaps Spain - the team that lost to Slovakia and South Africa, but did get a win in Equatorial Guinea. France? The team that couldn't beat Albania - yeah, so they hit eight past Jamaica, but they lost in Albania, and they drew at home to Albania. I know, it's the Dutch isn't it? You know, the team that just lost against Iceland - again.
England? They managed a single point against the Costa Rican reserve team in WC2014 - and in the warm up failed to beat the mighty Honduras and Ecuador.Your criteria was 'regularly win trophies'. The Netherlands don't do that. On fact, only Spain have 'regularly' won anything recently.
The rankings are nonsense everyone knows that, however they do appear to have a winding up effect on Chris and a lo4t of my English mate. For that I like them. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/Dsmile.gif
Sounds like an indirect bitter article by the Guardian. Who'd have thought it.
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif I watched that Straight out of Compton yesterday and I haven't got a clue what she's on about with this NWA stuff. How the f**k are they going to have a one world government. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/homer.gif
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
So, who are the top nations? Italy, who scraped a 1-0 win at HOME to Malta? Belgium? They only managed one point against Wales. Perhaps Spain - the team that lost to Slovakia and South Africa, but did get a win in Equatorial Guinea. France? The team that couldn't beat Albania - yeah, so they hit eight past Jamaica, but they lost in Albania, and they drew at home to Albania. I know, it's the Dutch isn't it? You know, the team that just lost against Iceland - again.
England? They managed a single point against the Costa Rican reserve team in WC2014 - and in the warm up failed to beat the mighty Honduras and Ecuador.
Wales deserve their current ranking based on form. You dismiss it as them beating "Cyprus" and "Azerbaijan". How do you think Germany are top 2? Do you think they're beating Argentina every month? Do you think England are in the top 10 because they are consistently defeating teams in the top 10? but you dont reach three world cup finals, without been a great side. and produce players of the quality of, cruyff, van basten, rijkaard, krol, koeman, rensenbrink, neeskens, van persie, bergkamp, and countless others over the years. to say holland are not one of the top nations in world football is a ridiculous argument fella. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Mrs Steve R
04-09-15, 20:23
Sounds like an indirect bitter article by the Guardian. Who'd have thought it.
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Mrs R has infiltrated you.Is that film any good?
Sounds like an indirect bitter article by the Guardian. Who'd have thought it.
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Mrs R has infiltrated you.
You'll be a tinfoiler before long. Mark my words. I never really watched it. Just needed it to shoehorn a shit joke in. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/Dsmile.gif
Sounds like an indirect bitter article by the Guardian. Who'd have thought it.
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Mrs R has infiltrated you.
You'll be a tinfoiler before long. Mark my words. "Bare behind bars" it was called, pure filth. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Mrs Steve R
04-09-15, 20:30
Sounds like an indirect bitter article by the Guardian. Who'd have thought it.
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Mrs R has infiltrated you.
You'll be a tinfoiler before long. Mark my words.
I think you are right mate, although she has me properly confused (not difficult I know). http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Mrs Steve R
04-09-15, 20:30
Sounds like an indirect bitter article by the Guardian. Who'd have thought it.
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Mrs R has infiltrated you.
You'll be a tinfoiler before long. Mark my words.
I think you are right mate, although she has me properly confused (not difficult I know). That's TruBlue's favourite film http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Wales have beaten Germany, Brazil and Italy more recently than Leeds have beaten Cardiff.
Sounds like an indirect bitter article by the Guardian. Who'd have thought it.
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Mrs R has infiltrated you.
You'll be a tinfoiler before long. Mark my words.
I think you are right mate, although she has me properly confused (not difficult I know).
I watched that Straight out of Compton yesterday and I haven't got a clue what she's on about with this NWA stuff. How the f**k are they going to have a one world government. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/homer.gif Flesh everywhere, init. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
StraightOuttaCanton
04-09-15, 20:34
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.I'd forgotten you could make a positive football post. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
Mrs Steve R
04-09-15, 20:35
Sounds like an indirect bitter article by the Guardian. Who'd have thought it.
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Mrs R has infiltrated you.
You'll be a tinfoiler before long. Mark my words.
I think you are right mate, although she has me properly confused (not difficult I know).
I watched that Straight out of Compton yesterday and I haven't got a clue what she's on about with this NWA stuff. How the f**k are they going to have a one world government. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/homer.gif
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif Lots of hair too http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
So, who are the top nations? Italy, who scraped a 1-0 win at HOME to Malta? Belgium? They only managed one point against Wales. Perhaps Spain - the team that lost to Slovakia and South Africa, but did get a win in Equatorial Guinea. France? The team that couldn't beat Albania - yeah, so they hit eight past Jamaica, but they lost in Albania, and they drew at home to Albania. I know, it's the Dutch isn't it? You know, the team that just lost against Iceland - again.
England? They managed a single point against the Costa Rican reserve team in WC2014 - and in the warm up failed to beat the mighty Honduras and Ecuador.
Wales deserve their current ranking based on form. You dismiss it as them beating "Cyprus" and "Azerbaijan". How do you think Germany are top 2? Do you think they're beating Argentina every month? Do you think England are in the top 10 because they are consistently defeating teams in the top 10?
Wales are the 9th most in form team in the world. Swansea are the 4th most in form team in the Premier League. Leeds are the 18th (or whatever it is) best team in the Championship. All those things will change in the next few months - the difference with the rankings is that there is never a final table. Bold does not apply to the Netherlands. It's not me saying they aren't a great footballing nation, it's you.
Sounds like an indirect bitter article by the Guardian. Who'd have thought it.
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Mrs R has infiltrated you.
You'll be a tinfoiler before long. Mark my words.
I think you are right mate, although she has me properly confused (not difficult I know).
I watched that Straight out of Compton yesterday and I haven't got a clue what she's on about with this NWA stuff. How the f**k are they going to have a one world government. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/homer.gif (leaves open a pussy joke for someone).
Mrs Steve R
04-09-15, 20:41
Sounds like an indirect bitter article by the Guardian. Who'd have thought it.
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
Mrs R has infiltrated you.
You'll be a tinfoiler before long. Mark my words.
I think you are right mate, although she has me properly confused (not difficult I know).
I watched that Straight out of Compton yesterday and I haven't got a clue what she's on about with this NWA stuff. How the f**k are they going to have a one world government. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/homer.gif
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/hehe.gif
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
So, who are the top nations? Italy, who scraped a 1-0 win at HOME to Malta? Belgium? They only managed one point against Wales. Perhaps Spain - the team that lost to Slovakia and South Africa, but did get a win in Equatorial Guinea. France? The team that couldn't beat Albania - yeah, so they hit eight past Jamaica, but they lost in Albania, and they drew at home to Albania. I know, it's the Dutch isn't it? You know, the team that just lost against Iceland - again.
England? They managed a single point against the Costa Rican reserve team in WC2014 - and in the warm up failed to beat the mighty Honduras and Ecuador.Would you say the Dutch have produced a player like George Best?
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
So, who are the top nations? Italy, who scraped a 1-0 win at HOME to Malta? Belgium? They only managed one point against Wales. Perhaps Spain - the team that lost to Slovakia and South Africa, but did get a win in Equatorial Guinea. France? The team that couldn't beat Albania - yeah, so they hit eight past Jamaica, but they lost in Albania, and they drew at home to Albania. I know, it's the Dutch isn't it? You know, the team that just lost against Iceland - again.
England? They managed a single point against the Costa Rican reserve team in WC2014 - and in the warm up failed to beat the mighty Honduras and Ecuador.
Wales deserve their current ranking based on form. You dismiss it as them beating "Cyprus" and "Azerbaijan". How do you think Germany are top 2? Do you think they're beating Argentina every month? Do you think England are in the top 10 because they are consistently defeating teams in the top 10? best was finished and washed up at 27 and never played in a world cup. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
the other bob wilson
05-09-15, 06:34
I tend to look on the rankings as a form table. If not, you might as well put Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Holland, Brazil & Argentina as the top 7 (in whatever order) and never bother changing it.For me, what Wales are is a side that "bigger" countries under estimate at their peril - they are very well organised defensively, have a spirit that so many of their so called betters cannot match and, besides having two or three players who are very effective at international level, they have someone who is a very realistic contender to be the best individual performer at the tournament.
The Penguin
05-09-15, 14:21
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table. Complain about the rankings all you like but they've kept a consistently shit England team at the top table based on a result in 1966.
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.the reality is in most football fans eyes including your own,is that wales are not the 9th best side in the world, for reasons i have already explained. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif
StraightOuttaCanton
05-09-15, 15:22
the rankings are based on results, but if you are playing the likes of cyprus, andorra, finland, israel, etc and the minnows of world football, then you are going to string a few results together and shoot up the rankings table.
the problem with that, is then it puts you in a totally false position, the reality is most people know who are the best nations in world football.
the table should only apply to matches in the competitions itself. http://www.ccmb.co.uk/images/smiley_icons/thumbup.gif Perhaps you do live in Leeds after all
It's a system that's over ranked England for decades. Placing them consistently in the top-10 when they've achieved two-fifths of fak-all. It's only now become of sudden wide interest and debate because it's been noticed that Wales for the first time in ages are beneficiaries.
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