2014 FIFA World Cup

[Gazz]

I just don't see that Dutch defence keeping out Spain.

[Baddar]

Holland shirt on (thanks again Baddarina), but Spain are in my acca, and my pick to win Group B. Would love some unexpected Dutch magic tonight.

[Meacon Keaton]

I picked the Spaniards, but I prefer the Dutch.

...to win.

[Kaney]

Holland shirt on (thanks again Baddarina), but Spain are in my acca, and my pick to win Group B. Would love some unexpected Dutch magic tonight.

Does she read your posts or something?

[Roster Depth Sicko No. 2]

Gone for the draw, think both teams have the attack power to beat the other's defence.

[Baddar]

Was hoping Lawro had retired by now. Saaaake.

[Gazz]

Holland shirt on (thanks again Baddarina), but Spain are in my acca, and my pick to win Group B. Would love some unexpected Dutch magic tonight.

Does she read your posts or something?

She's Jericode.

[Baddar]

Holland shirt on (thanks again Baddarina), but Spain are in my acca, and my pick to win Group B. Would love some unexpected Dutch magic tonight.

Does she read your posts or something?

She's Jericode.

Busted.

[Your Mom]

Robin Van Persie! A name I recognize!

[Gazz]

I like these little arm foldy things.

De Jong looks like he's going to murder you.

[Chris2K]

The thought of Lawrenson makes me want to try the Radio 1 commentary, who's on it?

[Roster Depth Sicko No. 2]

Holland shirt on (thanks again Baddarina), but Spain are in my acca, and my pick to win Group B. Would love some unexpected Dutch magic tonight.

Does she read your posts or something?

She's Jericode.

Busted.

My cover's blown

[Your Mom]

Anyone know why they made the teams wear different uniforms?

[Gorka]

Don't encourage Radio 1, we'll soon have Nick Grimshaw on every match.

[Thrilla]

Spain should attack down their right flank, apparently Holland's left back is Blind...

[Baddar]

Anyone know why they made the teams wear different uniforms?

Blue and white is easier to distinguish than red and orange, presumably.

Although why one couldn't wear their home, the other away, I don't know.

[Gorka]

Anyone know why they made the teams wear different uniforms?

From Reddit:

Interesting on kit choices:

• For each match, the team listed first (on FIFA's website) is designated as the home side.

• Since this match is listed as "Spain v Netherlands", Spain receives first choice of which kit to wear.

• Spain selects all-red.

• Since Holland's Orange clashes with red, Holland must switch to blue.

• But according to the regulations, we now have a case of dark colored kit v dark colored kit.

• With Spain's alternate kit being all-black, FIFA inform Spain and their kit manufacturer (Adidas) that a light colored kit needs to be submitted to comply with FIFA regulations.

• All-white is chosen and will be worn against Holland.

• This means Holland can switch to orange right? Wrong. Orange is deemed to be Holland's light colored kit, so white v orange would mean light kit v light kit.

• For this match, Spain will wear white and Holland will dress in blue.

[Gazz]

The thought of Lawrenson makes me want to try the Radio 1 commentary, who's on it?

Scott Mills.

Like choosing between a shit sandwich and shit on toast.

[GoGo Yubari]

ESPN has actual hispanic announcers, and Ruud Van Nistelrooy in the studio.

I love ESPN.

Oh man, Moreno and Palomo are so much fun. They take the piss out of everything, the perfect team for calling the third most important match of the day.

Also the Ruud Van Nistelrooy/Roberto Martinez tactical breakdown of Spain/Netherlands was fantastic. So pissed that Fox Sports is going to take over World Cup coverage in the US, they're fucking awful.

[Baddar]

Anyone know why they made the teams wear different uniforms?

From Reddit:

Interesting on kit choices:

• For each match, the team listed first (on FIFA's website) is designated as the home side.

• Since this match is listed as "Spain v Netherlands", Spain receives first choice of which kit to wear.

• Spain selects all-red.

• Since Holland's Orange clashes with red, Holland must switch to blue.

• But according to the regulations, we now have a case of dark colored kit v dark colored kit.

• With Spain's alternate kit being all-black, FIFA inform Spain and their kit manufacturer (Adidas) that a light colored kit needs to be submitted to comply with FIFA regulations.

• All-white is chosen and will be worn against Holland.

• This means Holland can switch to orange right? Wrong. Orange is deemed to be Holland's light colored kit, so white v orange would mean light kit v light kit.

• For this match, Spain will wear white and Holland will dress in blue.

I was kind of right. That clears that one up.