A really, really stupid question about the World Cup...

Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,238MI6 Agent
Aside from, how come James Bond is manager of the Swiss team?


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And how come we haven't started a World Cup thread yet?

It's those Red Square backdrops for the BBC and ITV shows, to when the presenters and guests chat about the match.

Does that mean they actually have a studio nr Red Square, and that's the live background?

Or is it simply a big plasma screen behind them, with a live feed of what is going on there, and the studio is elsewhere?

Anyway, having it in Russia has done wonders for team etiquette. You don't see players surround the referee after a controversial decision - over there it's more than two in a protest and you get arrested. :D
"This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

Roger Moore 1927-2017
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  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    The reason why we have no World Cup thread is that most of us have a life ,and we have better things to do
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,417Chief of Staff
    The reason why we have no World Cup thread is that most of us have a life ,and we have better things to do

    No, it’s because we are all watching the football instead -{
    YNWA 97
  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    Well I'm out in my garden watching flocks of bright green paraqueets (a small parrot) chase each other round the trees
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I used to have a beautiful neighbour and she had
    The biggest paraqueets I've ever seen :D
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    Well now I think of it I was watching 22 bird brains chasing around green stuff
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,701MI6 Agent
    Oh, THAT'S why things have been so quiet around here.....
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,631MI6 Agent
    There are no stupid questions about the World Cup, only stupid referees! :D

    To respond to your original question, although I haven't been watching any WC coverage, when events like this happen - not just sports, but big news stories etc - those studio booths usually are located in the location shown. It's good advertising for the host city/country. However, as you wondered, there are also times when the studio just has a live video feed in the background. Unfortunately, I can't answer your question but I'd guess that they're actually there.
  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    Now we have a World Cup thread :)) I did notice that one of the bookmakers was offering very good odds on England getting to the play offs , or what ever the terminology is 8-) so they obviously believe their money is safe
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    I must admit I am starting to watch the Germany v Sweden match , only because I have German family you understand , and my old mate (mr Higgins ) I'm sure will be glued to the box , come you whites
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Given as how the EU have plans for a European Army. I
    Wonder when we'll see an EU football team ? :p :D
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    Given as how the EU have plans for a European Army. I
    Wonder when we'll see an EU football team ? :p :D
    EUFC ? TP could be the start of a new post , get everyone to name their EUFC team Oops the Swedes have just scored , IKEA 1 BMW 0
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    Just a random thought on the World Cup , I did watch the IKEA v BMW match Lat night , and the thought crossed my mind that not since the war , has Russia had so many Germans in its country , which is great that we can all get on in sport
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • welshguy34welshguy34 Posts: 219MI6 Agent
    Well Panama were good weren't they? :))

    I can see Germany winning it now after last nights comeback. Though they may have to drop Boateng once his suspension has finished.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,701MI6 Agent
    Here we have an expression used about the very smartest football players:"He knows were the goal is."
    Is that praise or something simular used in other countries?
  • CoolHandBondCoolHandBond Mactan IslandPosts: 6,030MI6 Agent
    We’re having a brilliant World Cup time here. The clubhouse on our gated community is open for all the games which means that the last ones played in the day don’t end until about 03.00. It’s like a League of Nations with ex-pats from all over the world. New friendships have been forged and there is lots of good humoured banter. Sport, especially football, is great at bringing people together and the world would be a poorer place without it.
    Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Wow Germany out ! Good news for me though as I've got
    S.Korea in the office world cup sweep stake ;)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,053Chief of Staff
    The Bride just said to me "If you sit very quietly, you can hear the Brazilians laughing".
  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    Wow Germany out ! Good news for me though as I've got
    S.Korea in the office world cup sweep stake ;)


    Hate to tell you TP but South Korea are out too :))
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    :)) shows how much I follow the world cup
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I'm really enjoying the Uruguay v Portugal match ! -{
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • welshguy34welshguy34 Posts: 219MI6 Agent
    Two great matches today. France and Argentina was a classic, and enjoyed Uruguay and Portugal too.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Well played England, .... Good at penalties at last ! {[]
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,449MI6 Agent
    Who'd have thought it, England finally win a penalty shoot out! Winning the world cup is surely now secondary to that.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • Bond44Bond44 Vauxhall CrossPosts: 1,581MI6 Agent
    We never make it easy for ourselves, but seems anything is possible these days!
    Well done lads!

    Cheers :007)
    P.S it’s carnage here and probably everywhere else as well. Need a few days to get over the stress of it!!!!
    My name is Bond, Basildon Bond - I have letters after my name!
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,701MI6 Agent
    I have a stupid question: when does it end? :v
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,053Chief of Staff
    Oh, it doesn't end... :#
  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    I have a idea for future world cups . I might even write to the FA . My idea is to do away with penalties . We all hate them . And if it's a draw then the team that has most yellow cards because of their low down cheating shirt pulling filthy antics loses ,This will cut out the help my I'm dying rolling around on the floor trying to cheat at the stroke of a pen
    By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    I'm not sure I can deal with Saturday ..... my heart rate is only just coming down !!!!
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,053Chief of Staff
    I'm not sure I can deal with Saturday either. Football on screen is the mortal enemy of bands playing in pubs. :(
  • CoolHandBondCoolHandBond Mactan IslandPosts: 6,030MI6 Agent
    I’ve just walked back from the clubhouse in the rain after watching England play through the night - it’s 06.00 here. What a night of unscripted drama! I find it incredible how anyone cannot get caught up in the excitement of it all. Boo - hiss - to all you football haters :)) :D

    I’m off to bed will not be up until after midday. Goodnight all.
    Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
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