Pop World Cup 2014 – Groups List

6
Dec 13

Pop World Cup 2014 – Groups List

Tom • FT + Pop World Cup Podcast • 21 comments • 8,658 views

UPDATE: Finally sent out details. If you are a manager listed here and you haven’t got them then a) check your spam folder and b) shout at me cos I probably got your email wrong…

UPDATE 2: Unfortunately, Italy manager Tom Schaller has had to pull out (thanks for letting me know so promptly!) so I’m delighted to welcome 2010 finalist manager Andrew Hickey back to the PWC, and I’m sure Italy’s fans are delighted too.

Here we go – NOW UPDATED WITH GROUPS. I will be getting in touch with you over the weekend (assuming I can find an email address).

Click below the cut for the full groups.

GROUP A
Brazil (Matt DC)
Croatia (intothefireuk)
Mexico (Steve M)
Cameroon (Chris)

GROUP B
Spain (Carsmile Steve)
Netherlands (Job)
Chile (lartsaegis)
Australia (Matt Powell)

GROUP C
Colombia (Patrick Mexico)
Greece (Billy)
Cote D’Ivoire (Garry)
Japan (Patrick St Michel)

GROUP D
Uruguay (Matthew)
Costa Rica (Pete)
England (Ronald)
Italy (Andrew Hickey)

GROUP E
Switzerland (Mullah Resmat)
Ecuador (Megan)
France (Jessica)
Honduras (Kat)

GROUP F
Argentina (Chris B)
Bosnia/Herzegovina (Scott M)
Iran (Wichita Lineman)
Nigeria (Cis)

GROUP G
Germany (Tak)
Portugal (Weej)
Ghana (Jonathan Bogart)
United States (Lex)

GROUP H
Belgium (Glynn)
Algeria (Katherine)
Russia (Chelovek na Lune)
South Korea (Iain Mew)

Comments

1
Andrew Hickey † on 22 Nov 2013 #
Didn’t see the original post about this — I’d be very interested in taking part again if someone drops out.
2
Carsmile Steve (@CarsmileSteve) † on 22 Nov 2013 #
What a draw! Happy with Spain MT @freakytrigger: Pop World Cup 2014 – Managers List: http://t.co/0s4PEZ79aW
3
Dave † on 22 Nov 2013 #
Seconding service for an “alternate” position, but otherwise very excited to see how it goes this year!
4
Juana † on 22 Nov 2013 #
As an Argentine I’m excited to know what music Chris B will discover!
5
Matt DC † on 22 Nov 2013 #
The draw is in two weeks’ time by the way.

As defending champion and manager of the host nation I am excited for all the madness.
6
Tomas Pinheiro † on 22 Nov 2013 #
Is there any chance i can sign up now? hahaha missed the original post for this.
7
@ofcaladan † on 22 Nov 2013 #
So I’ll be managing France for @freakytrigger’s Pop World Cup 2014 http://t.co/AV6Ojb2V99
8
byebyepride on 23 Nov 2013 #
Good fortune and good hunting to all managers, I look forward to watching from the sidelines!
9
jeff w † on 25 Nov 2013 #
What byebyepride said @#6.

Mullah Resmat still taking the shilling from the Axis of Evil I see! ;)
10
lockedintheattic † on 26 Nov 2013 #
Argh missed this as I was on hols. I’d love to be on the reserve list if poss. Either way v much looking forward to this.
11
Anna_anna † on 29 Nov 2013 #
I always like the Pop World Cup – if there are any spares (after the people upthread, obviously) I’d love to take part.
12
@JobdeWit † on 30 Nov 2013 #
Trots om uw popbondscoach te zijn op het a.s. WK. http://t.co/mqlaLDHWmP
13
weej † on 6 Dec 2013 #
The draw is underway!
14
Tom † on 6 Dec 2013 #
I’ll be getting in touch with everyone over the weekend. Good luck all!
15
Steve Mannion on 6 Dec 2013 #
Jo emocionados de batalla país anfitrión y campeón saliente Senor Wells. Amigos preparar para juego de los muertos…bueno.
16
Tom on 7 Dec 2013 #
Speculation at this point would be invidious, but Groups A, F and G look particularly tasty to me. Good luck all managers!
17
Freaky Trigger (@freakytrigger) † on 7 Dec 2013 #
Pop World Cup 2014 – Groups List: Here we go – NOW UPDATED WITH GROUPS. I will be getting in touch with you ov… http://t.co/5dzyCOPvGv
18
katherine † on 8 Dec 2013 #
once again in my life, I wish I had learned Arabic for real instead of like 50 phrases
19
Matt DC † on 9 Dec 2013 #
Group G looks like the real Group of Death to me, three of the perennial favourites in there, but A looks pretty tricky as well.
20
Rezmat of Zermatt on 3 Feb 2014 #
PREPARE TO QUAKE, PUNY MICROPEONS
21
pˆnk s lord sükråt cunctør on 3 Feb 2014 #
he’s back :(

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