The Dark Horses · Nation to Glory
Take Greece to Glory
“siege-mentality defenders”
Greece — siege-mentality defenders. 2004 never really ended for them. The bookmakers file them under the dark horses at 66/1 – 150/1.
▶ Play as Greece
- The bookmakers
- The Dark Horses — 66/1 – 150/1
- The federation's target
- The round of 16
- Your spine
- Nikopolidis, but the Clooney thing is deliberate in goal · Dellas, but taller at the back · Zagorakis, but with a resting heart rate in midfield · Charisteas, but he scores in group games too up front
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 Greece can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Greece
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