The Outsiders · Nation to Glory
Take Romania to Glory
“nostalgic dreamers”
The press pack calls Romania chasing the ghost of Hagi's left foot, and files them as nostalgic dreamers. The bookmakers put them in the outsiders at 250/1 – 500/1.
▶ Play as Romania
- 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, Stelea, but louder. At the back, Popescu, but he stays at sweeper. Running midfield, Hagi, but the left foot is licensed. Up front, Răducioiu, but he presses.
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 Romania can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Romania
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