They think its all over……well it is now ?

[olddutch]

They think its all over……well it is now ?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/10521867.stm

Paul the Octopus has “finally” spoken (sort of)

He’s just chosen Spain as winners of the 2010 World Cup on Sunday

Commiserations to Holland

Spain do probably play the best beautiful game - individually and as a team - so congratulations to Spain

But is it just possible in an age of miracles and wonders, that the sky may fall in, the form book be overturned and the infallible Octopus put all his tentacles in his mouth on Sunday evening ?

In a nutshell, can Holland - against all odds - still do it ?

what do you think ?

Come on Holland !

[Seadragon]

Yes! I think they can. They beat Brazil so why not? Anything can happen and I think the Octopus was wrong once?

Anyway good luck to Holland on Sunday. At least they in the final! x
Come on Holland/Dutch/Netherland.

[rowanwitch]

Paul ought to know...the spanish eat octopus....a lot.....the turkey has just voted for christmas........

[squarebear]

He hasn't got one wrong yet, so I might put a small wedge on Spain. That should make Holland win!

[olddutch]

thanks Seadragon,rowanwich and even squarebear

and credit to the dutch - they've now managed to get England into The World Cup Final twice - in the form of refs Taylor and Webb. Hope Howard Webb is kind on Sunday - esp to van bommel and robben ?

[rowanwitch]

He will need to be Van bommel has been evil...how he has avoided being sent off I don't know.. he only got a yellow near the end of the semi and had thecheek to look surprised...and Robben for all his talent is an obnoxious little drama queen,,,, makes Drogba look genuine..

[bibblebub]

And Paul has also picked Germany to beat Uruguay for 3rd place.

Can't argue with either prediction.

[olddutch]

rowanwitch - tried hard to find a reason to disagree with you - poor excuses are - blame bayern munich germans for van bommel and giving him captaincy - and robbens time at chelsea playing with drogba #

howard webb be kind

[rowanwitch]

Robben is sneaky with it and I'm glad he left us... though Van Bommel would fit right in as he is from the Ron Harris, Dennis Wise school of footie

[redman41]

I'm backing the Octopus with his predictions and heading for the Bookies ! :-)

[joannie10]

all might not be lost......

http://www.metro.co.u...chic-world-cup-parrot

[Gromit]

Paul will be Calamari Sunday evening.

Spain were rubbish against Switzerland and Paraguay. They played well against the Germans who had their most influential player suspended.

I'm still sticking with the Dutch. Less attractive football, but they will out muscle the foppy Spaniards.

Can't agree with Paul on the other one either. Uruguay to beat Germany.

[rowanwitch]

Ok straight fight.... Mani the parrot v paul the octopus .... I'm going to ask the cat she might have just as good an idea....

[olddutch]

"though Van Bommel would fit right in as he is from the Ron Harris, Dennis Wise school of footie" rowanwitch - apart from wisey and chopper harris - chelsea also boasted Mickey Droy and Vinnie Jones for a while !

Imagine a fantasy defence with those 4 playing together - im wincing thinking about it !

[joannie10]

I think Holland will win and I have reached that decision because orange has been a lucky colour this year. Blackpool and Dundee Utd were both winning teams this year!

[rowanwitch]

What would they make of their front man though..... Absolutely terrifying thought

[olddutch]

"Now meet a contender to his throne in Mani the 'psychic' parrot, who is tipping Holland to win the final on Sunday." Well Done joannie

inspiring stuff Gromit - words and shirt

The Future may still be Orange !

[jno]

alas no, the octopus has it, the parrot goes into the paella