The Outsiders · Nation to Glory
Take Slovakia to Glory
“quiet spoilers”
The press pack calls Slovakia they only beat teams you support, and files them as quiet spoilers. The bookmakers put them in the outsiders at 250/1 – 500/1.
▶ Play as Slovakia
- 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 calm pair of Tatra hands. At the back, Škrtel, but he leaves no souvenirs. Running midfield, Hamšík, mohawk included. Up front, Vittek, but in every round.
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 Slovakia can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Slovakia
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