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Quote Originally Posted by Joe Public:

I haven't even logged into this site in years, but you know what, for this I will take the time because I've always believed message boards and forums function best when the users police themselves to an extent.

To that point, posts like these are the worst of the Internet. They're embarrassing, and not only do they make you look like a petty, jealous infant with no life and nothing better to do than troll others online, they actively discourage exactly what forums like these are supposed to promote.

Van may remember me from ye olden times, he may not. But one thing I know about him is that he'll always discuss how he's capped a game, why his play is what it is—and if you're asking for more, for free, from someone online that you'll never meet, you need to re-evaluate your life.

Forget for a second that I've been on the same side as some of these losses and can tell you I absolutely believe many of them were capped well (hell, despite not even trying to score for the last 15 minutes of the game, but for dumb luck Spain wins that game at least 2-0, if not 3-0, blah blah blah). But the individual plays are irrelevant.

The point is, if your entire contribution to this thread is to remind a guy that he lost, as if a handicapper wouldn't know that, removing you from the thread is addition by subtraction. And if your only contribution to the site is the same, you're failing at the incredibly low bar of doing enough to justify posting here.

And don't say it was just one post, because you had another post barely minutes after the France game saying the same thing about his record.

TL;DR, you're being a jackass.

Don't bother responding, I'm now returning to hibernation and to watch the World Cup in peace.

Good to see you're still out there swinging, Van. Been a long time, brother, good luck the rest of the tourney.

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JoePub, always a class act, good to see you - this moron lost his áss - he's not here just to raz Van to "remind a guy that he lost" he's on a mission because he has no idea about the world cup, tailed and lost his rent money. Poor bástard.

Van your writeups and overall wisdom, whatever side I'm contemplating or am already on is a pleasure to read and digest and I have saved and made money just because you take the time to share. Thanks brother!
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Posted: #203

Van - as others have said, there are plenty of us that come everyday to read your analysis and value your input greatly. Hopefully you don't let a few morons stop you from finishing out the rest of the tournament.

 
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Friday.....

Brazil -1.5 -125 vs CR (1.25 to win 1)

Iceland pk -110 vs Nigeria (2.2 to win 2)

Switzerland pk +103 vs Serbia (2 to win 2.06)

Gotaawin a game at some point...

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I haven't posted on this forum ever I believe but I really appreciate vanzacks insight and picks, I followed his picks in the last wc and did quite well, I think all will agree that there have been a lot of weird outcomes so far this wc that no one could have foreseen, just wanted to chime in as another appreciative follower of vanzacks time and effort on this thread, will continue to follow daily and hope for some positive outcomes!

 
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You tail at your own risk. So far I've won more tailing Vanz than lost because I only choose to follow him when his analysis makes sense to me or is aligned with mine. Otherwise, I either pass completely or fade and go with my original pick. It all depends. Following blindly is not something I ever recommend. Always do your own research to see if you agree with someone's pick or analysis.

For instance. I tailed Vanz on Denmark beating Peru, but after watching the game and seeing how lucky they got and how passive they got once they took the lead, I decided that was not a team worth backing (too passive, not enough cohesion, etc), at least not until they solved their issues. Sure enough, all those issues arose for them again today against a team they should have beaten. But once they took the lead they got too passive and just tried to hang on (as they did against Peru). Today, that tactic did not pay off.


 
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Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

Friday..... Brazil -1.5 -125 vs CR (1.25 to win 1) Iceland pk -110 vs Nigeria (2.2 to win 2) Switzerland pk +103 vs Serbia (2 to win 2.06) Gotaawin a game at some point...

 

Good Luck today

One down two to go....

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Crashdavis565:

Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

Friday..... Brazil -1.5 -125 vs CR (1.25 to win 1) Iceland pk -110 vs Nigeria (2.2 to win 2) Switzerland pk +103 vs Serbia (2 to win 2.06) Gotaawin a game at some point...
  Good Luck today One down two to go....

 

Jinxed it MFer me

 
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Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

Friday..... Brazil -1.5 -125 vs CR (1.25 to win 1) Iceland pk -110 vs Nigeria (2.2 to win 2) Switzerland pk +103 vs Serbia (2 to win 2.06) Gotaawin a game at some point...

Excluding Iceland, it was a great day for you Vanzack. Congrats and keep it going tomorrow. an_cheers

 
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If it takes a few miracles to get me back to winning, I will take it....

Saturday

Tunisia / Belgium no bet

Sweden / germany under 2.5 -108 (2.16 to win 2k - lean Sweden here also but waiting to see if there is a better line forthcoming

Mexico -150 vs s Korea (3 to win 2) - feels like a total square sucker bet, but I can't lay off this one.

GL all

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Funny, I didn't even read comments in this thread until today. The negativity doesn't bother me at this point at all. I just keep moving along. 

I finally should have some time tonight to spend more time discussing stuff, especially some thoughts about the Germany match.

Anybody who gambles for a long time has winning streaks and losing streaks. People who don't get that just expose themselves. I stay positive no matter what. Short memory. 

I can't believe JoePublic made an appearance here. One of the good guys from way back. Hope all is well. I am going to try and read yours and others comments but this covers 1998 technology makes it very difficult on a mobile phone.

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Thanks van!! Much appreciated 
 
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Van whenever you have a moment to reply much appreciated...whats your take on Argentina/Nigeria and Iceland/Croatia...does Argentina advance? Can Iceland beat Croatia and advance on tb scenarios?

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A true Covers’ Legend!

 

Don’t forget to send my invitation for this year’s Yacht Party. I’ll be there. Also headed to Vegas in 3 weeks. 

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Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

If it takes a few miracles to get me back to winning, I will take it.... Saturday Tunisia / Belgium no bet Sweden / germany under 2.5 -108 (2.16 to win 2k - lean Sweden here also but waiting to see if there is a better line forthcoming Mexico -150 vs s Korea (3 to win 2) - feels like a total square sucker bet, but I can't lay off this one. GL all

 

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I'll be curious to hear your thoughts on Germany, Vanz. I was not impressed by the Swedes at all, though I tailed you on that one. These Swedes are not your mother's vikings:), they looked and played scared against a S Korea team that, though athletic, was very limited in terms of skills (poor passing and shooting). And now they play the Germans, who are like the Swede's big brothers, and like the big brother, I expect them to take the Swedes to the woodshed in this one.

I don't expect the Germans to be bothered like they were against Mexico, with their flair, speed, and creativity. The Swedes present a predictable brand of soccer the Germans know well, and the only way they lose and/or don't win this game handily is if the team is somehow broken beyond repair (the way Argentina looks broken and defeated). But that has never been the German's MO, and I have been following their national team since the early 80's. These guys are extremely proud and professional and I think they will respond in a positive way tomorrow.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by begginerboy:

I'll be curious to hear your thoughts on Germany, Vanz. I was not impressed by the Swedes at all, though I tailed you on that one. These Swedes are not your mother's vikings:), they looked and played scared against a S Korea team that, though athletic, was very limited in terms of skills (poor passing and shooting). And now they play the Germans, who are like the Swede's big brothers, and like the big brother, I expect them to take the Swedes to the woodshed in this one. I don't expect the Germans to be bothered like they were against Mexico, with their flair, speed, and creativity. The Swedes present a predictable brand of soccer the Germans know well, and the only way they lose and/or don't win this game handily is if the team is somehow broken beyond repair (the way Argentina looks broken and defeated). But that has never been the German's MO, and I have been following their national team since the early 80's. These guys are extremely proud and professional and I think they will respond in a positive way tomorrow.

 

Again, this is so square but I have to say with my very limited knowledge, it is dead on!

 

 

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Crashdavis565:

 

Again, this is so square but I have to say with my very limited knowledge, it is dead on!



 

 



Not exactly a beatdown, but when you beat a team after spotting them a goal and then being a man down, with your subs (because of the starters who were injured), and all the pressure of the world is on your shoulders because you are the champs and a tie means the same as a loss and you are out of the tournament, well, that shows the superiority of the Germans. And the vikings? They showed their true colors: yellow!
 
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Sweden should have had a PK early. Germans bailed out there. There is no denying their firepower but Sweden showed that the Germans are very vulnerable on that back line especially when they press high and are countered. Germans got a gift that he was fouled and converted on a great strike. Should advance but still have to sure up their defense 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by CrusCrnshw:

Sweden should have had a PK early. Germans bailed out there. There is no denying their firepower but Sweden showed that the Germans are very vulnerable on that back line especially when they press high and are countered. Germans got a gift that he was fouled and converted on a great strike. Should advance but still have to sure up their defense
Mexico showed the Germans the same thing in even more so in their match last Sunday. 

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This one should scare German fans nore. Only because teams can have bad games but 2 in a row when they had a chance to better it should be a scare. 
 
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By bad game I'm referring to their counter struggles
 
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i honestly felt similar to how i felt having the Falcons in the last superbowl.. had Sweeden in multiple AH's thankfully my 1h wager cancelled out won i a tiny tiny amount on a live wager such a swing.. but so many things tilted me out it was 99% a penalty before anyone scored in 1h at the end prior to FK and foul they had a great scoring opporunity in attack with numbers and the idiot chose to take a shitbag shot.. then the foul absolutely no reason to foul there you have backup 2 feet behind you also why only 2 men in the wall if there was a 3man wall the shot likely gets blocked..
 
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The Germany goal.....  I would have been lucky to win, but I was unlucky to lose.......

Sunday:

England / Panama over 2.5 -119 (2.38 to win 2)

Senegal +130 vs Japan (2 to win 2.6)

Colombia +128 vs Poland (2 to win 2.56)

GL all

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GameHunter spotting???

What is going on here.

Good to see you around.

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