The Dark Horses · Nation to Glory
Take Poland to Glory
“striker-dependent hopefuls”
Poland — striker-dependent hopefuls. Eleven men and one plan: give it to the big fella. The bookmakers file them under the dark horses at 66/1 – 150/1.
▶ Play as Poland
- The bookmakers
- The Dark Horses — 66/1 – 150/1
- The federation's target
- The round of 16
- Your spine
- Tomaszewski, and nobody calls him a clown anymore in goal · Żmuda, but faster at the back · Boniek, but he left politics at home in midfield · Lato, but with hair 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 Poland can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Poland
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