The 3rd place world cup play-off

[Copps is Magic]

It's pointless isn't it.

Anyone disagree?

[GazLaz]

Pointless. All to do with revenue though.

[Wild Rover]

Ah.....Someone listening to LVG. I don't think its pointless, 3rd place in WC, bet England  ( and host of others ) would want to participate.

[afro goal machine]

Third place should be decided with both captains having a game of paper scissor stone ?

[IDM]

Ah.....Someone listening to LVG. I don't think its pointless, 3rd place in WC, bet England  ( and host of others ) would want to participate.

I dunno WR, after the disappointment of losing in the semis it is such a downer to have got so close to the final, I'd just want to go home. 

[Wild Rover]

No doubt most would favour getting out of there, But, its part and parcel of WC, its been there for years, all know its a possibility. If I was sufficiently capable of playing, I wouldn't mind saying I was in 3rd best team in 2014 world cup.

[podrover73]

Maybe gives Brazil a chance to restore some pride after the defeat by Germany

[PDX_Rover]

Or maybe it gives Brazil another chance to get thrashed.

[andysly]

Generally a run out for the 2nd team

[BillyStubbsTears]

I remember in 1990, everyone I spoke to said that the 3rd place play-off was the match that everyone thought should have been the final itself.

Mind, I only spoke to people from Donny and Italy.

[hoolahoop]

I remember in 1990, everyone I spoke to said that the 3rd place play-off was the match that everyone thought should have been the final itself.

Mind, I only spoke to people from Donny and Italy.

Strange but true Billy because losing the game would not have the consequences that losing in the final has.
Some of the finals over the years have been dour non events competed by teams just frightened to death to lose.