The Outsiders · Nation to Glory
Take Georgia to Glory
“new-wave dribblers”
The press pack calls Georgia one winger from Tbilisi terrifies all of Europe, and files them as new-wave dribblers. The bookmakers put them in the outsiders at 250/1 – 500/1.
▶ Play as Georgia
- The bookmakers
- The Outsiders — 250/1 – 500/1
- The federation's target
- Get out of the group
- Your spine, as your predecessor's notes describe it
- In goal, a keeper from the Caucasus school of bravery. At the back, Kaladze, but he stayed out of politics. Running midfield, Kinkladze, but he defends. Up front, an Arveladze — there is always another one.
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Georgia can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Georgia
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting