The Dannish super-seniors are doing very well in the All-England. Denmark will probably field their super-seniors in the Thomas cup as seniors seem to be doing better than regular seniors.
I think Malaysia has a great chance to win the Thomas Cup. And that's because it's being played in Malaysia. It's no use comparing results in the German Open, the All England and other tournaments. Firstly, this is the Thomas Cup not some individual tournament. What's the difference? Many of the 'grandpas' can actually retire if they win the Cup. That's one of the best motivational factors anybody can ask for. They'll also get a thousand and one titles like datuks or maybe tan sri and become instant national heros. And, if they reach the final I tell you the country will stop to watch that one match. Indonesia does not loose in Jakarta, Malaysia does not loose in KL. Time to look at the history books!!
Oh no. Playing in the host country does not mean you will win, especially against a mega-strong team like China!
Home ground advantage is a minor advantage. Great advantage to the home fans.We would see big bunch of world class players! Players do not win for where they have played the games, but how. I cheer for Malaysia, when they win or lose. It's the feel, actually.
Home ground advantage might help Malaysia for the Thomas cup. It gives the players more incentive to do well, but also more pressure. But, if the players choke, they will get rotten tomatoes thrown at their faces for the rest of their lives. For the Uber cup, I don't see Malaysia winning a single match against China. I don't see any country winning a single match. I see China winning all their matches 5-0, including the finals. Home advantage is not going to do anything against the Super Duper Great Wall of China.
Thomas Cup LCW - LD - 45:55 (Hopefully LCW gets one point) KKK/TBH - CY/FHF - 45:55 (Another chance...) HH vs CJ/BCL - 25:75(Very, very difficult) Fuzzy or whoever vs GZD/XC - 30:70 or less for MAS (Depend on yoyo Fuzzy, or if they use other players, it will be less.) WCH vs CJ/BCL - 20:80 (Can Uncle Wong reproduce great form? Think not.) End result : 0-5, 1-4 or 2-3 Uber Cup 90% 0-5, WMC doesn't seem to have the form to beat WYH again.
Does anyone think we should be throwing DEN into the mix seeing how their 2 MDs did so well in the AE. With Gade, Jorgensen and Persson, this seems like a dark horse that could do quite well. Another obstacle in MAS's way.
Hmm... LCW against PG, PG hasn't beat him since KO 09, so I give LCW 60-40 KKK/TBH against MB/CM, last defeat to MB/CM was All-England 09, I think 60-40 in favour to KKK/TBH too. HH against JOJ is unpredictable. I think in favour of JOJ, not sure, these two has never met. 2nd MD has low chance against Paaske/Rasmussen unless Fuzzy yoyo goes up. WCH might be able to beat Persson. I think Denmark and Malaysia, Malaysia has a higher chance to win, although the last three matches are hard to predict. The first two are in MAS's favour, as long as LCW and KKK/TBH doesn't mess up.
MAS are so reliant on LCW and KKK/TBH to deliver them 2 points that it puts huge pressure on their shoulders. If either of them don't win, MAS's chances are pretty much done. Imagine having to rely on Yoyo HH, Uncle WCH and Yoyo Fuzzy to deliver one point. Kinda scary
Recent performance doesn't means they can perform like that kind of performance again in next 2 or 3 months. So the key word here is 'consistent' This concept does apply to every player.
I can't see Yoyo HH, Yoyo Fuzzy and Uncle WCH falling into the consistent category. Would you take these 3 over JOJ, JR/LP and JP?
Of course sometimes from the names we can already imply who is stronger. Anyway, logically i also can't see Yoyo HH , yoyo fuzzy and WCH win over those danish. But then, who might know, we might get a surprise line up from either 1 team if both teams were really to meet each other. (remember this tournament is a team event), don't forget even lee chong wei can play doubles very well Also, you got to feel the atmosphere in Stadium Putra, Bukit Jalil. The thrills and spills is so great The crowd and fans there who non-stop cheering for Mas players will surely boost malaysia players' performance for sure..I'm sure u will enjoy yourself in the stadium. So have u booked your air ticket?
Which means both LCW (probable v PG) and KKK/TBH (50/50 v Boe/Mogensen) must win both their matches for MAS to triumph 3-2.
Yes, badminton is unpredictable however. The pressure, unfortunately is heaped on Lee Chong Wei and Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong. However, even if they win, Malaysia might not win Unless Fuzzy does well again...they seem to always do well in majors, like WC last year, if I'm not mistaken...
I think I prefer JR/LP over Yoyo Fuzzy right now. With their experience, JR/LP can take the heat (sorry, bad pun )
Hmm...let me reconsider. MAS vs DEN - 3-2/2-3 is most likely MAS vs CHN - 0-5/1-4 is most likely MAS vs KOR - 3-2/2-3 is most likely MAS vs INA - 3-2/2-3 is most likely Whatever, CHN will win in the end. MAS can basically beat the rest or lose to the rest, hehe.
