holmesfield_owl Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 Based on our squad, growing experience of tournament football and team and manager record with England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snap Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 Tough watch and listen. England really should be battering teams like this. Not sure what was worse, Englands performance, or the referee or Dion Dublins commentary. Still a bit of time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmesfield_owl Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 Look at the Italy away performance, that's more the performance level we'll be at and raise in Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 (edited) 42 minutes ago, holmesfield_owl said: Based on our squad, growing experience of tournament football and team and manager record with England Went backwards between 2018 & 2022 World cups. Will do same at Euros. We have a group of players that a decent coaching set up could have replicated France and Spain at their best and won Euros / World cups in same 'phase'. England simply don't have that and until he goes we'll get nowhere. Explain what you saw in playing Trent cente mid instead of James Ward Prowse (for example) and how a 1-1 draw with North Macedonia is a potent for future success. And how did Italy get on in Qatar? Edited November 20 by Andyben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 A very odd mix of displays. Some bad, some poor and some good performances. And some really bad refereeing. We should be walloping teams like that, didn’t create enough and in terms of attacking threat only Foden looked capable. Grealish, Saka and Maguire were just plain bad. Felt sorry for TAA because he was told to fill the gaps that were being left by Saka and Walker, which stifled that right foot of his. I do like Rico Lewis, he’s another who will be a superstar, his reading of the game is exceptional… but, we need to get a left back fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmesfield_owl Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 8 minutes ago, Andyben said: Went backwards between 2018 & 2022 World cups. Will do same at Euros. We have a group of players that a decent coaching set up could have replicated France and Spain at their best and won Euros / World cups in same 'phase'. England simply don't have that and until he goes we'll get nowhere. Explain what you saw in playing Trent cente mid instead of James Ward Prowse (for example) and how a 1-1 draw with North Macedonia is a potent for future success. And how did Italy get on in Qatar? You don't rate the manager, I do, we'll see how we do. I'm not mad on TAA in central midfield, don't agree with everything Rohl does but still rate him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_Owl2,0 Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 The ref was a joke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 12 minutes ago, Andyben said: Went backwards between 2018 & 2022 World cups. Will do same at Euros. We have a group of players that a decent coaching set up could have replicated France and Spain at their best and won Euros / World cups in same 'phase'. England simply don't have that and until he goes we'll get nowhere. Explain what you saw in playing Trent cente mid instead of James Ward Prowse (for example) and how a 1-1 draw with North Macedonia is a potent for future success. I think we have a new issue. Southgate has adopted a system that we all know will work. He’s now utilising players in what we would class as their best positions. He can go for it and play Bellingham next to Rice or play him behind Kane. He’s got his idea of who is wide forwards are and he’s accepted that Foden has to play somewhere in that three behind Kane… But… we have a problem at centre half. Stones is now picking up knocks every other week, and that leaves a load of centre halves who can’t face a team that presses and are not willing to defend high up the pitch. Dunk can do it but isn’t the most mobile, Colwill needs games at centre half. I will never be convinced by Tomori despite the hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 53 minutes ago, KrolMong said: Southgate has adopted a system that we all know will work. Won't with him in charge though. 1-1 Away at North Macedonia 2-0 at home to Malta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neville Facking Bartos Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 I see both sides of the Southgate argument but this tournament will be his last chance, no one will argue he's not deserving of it for what he's done to change the team culture. Best thing everyone can do is get behind him and the team, have the argument after. Having said that i've not watched either of the games but even so it's not these games that will define our tournament Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 Just seen the Ukraine last minute penalty shout. Absolute shocker ! Something not right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 12 hours ago, KrolMong said: Southgate has adopted a system that we all know will work. He’s now utilising players in what we would class as their best positions. He can go for it and play Bellingham next to Rice or play him behind Kane. He’s got his idea of who is wide forwards are and he’s accepted that Foden has to play somewhere in that three behind Kane… Problem Southgate has is what if Bellingham and Kane both pick up injuries that take them out of that system. Watkins and Wilson can't play the same role as Kane and Rashford can't. The closest you're going to get is Toney but I doubt he'd get picked. So Southgate would have to change system and these last two matches, with Bellingham being injured, would have been an ideal opportunity to try out different things. Watkins is Vardyesque in his ability to break a line and run on so play to that. Or ignore a recognised striker and play an interchangeable 3 like City did before Haaland's arrival. Boden and Grealish would be used to playing that. Instead Southgate sticks to the same ideas expecting Watkins to be Kane and dragging him for Kane when it doesn't work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 3 hours ago, Tylluan said: Boden and Grealish would be used to playing that Scott? big step up from Chezzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmesfield_owl Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 I do agree anything but a win, getting to final wouldn't be enough, and I'd say thanks and farewell. Obviously he gets another for me if he wins, he'd deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 1 hour ago, Andyben said: Scott? big step up from Chezzie Surely Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 6 minutes ago, Andyben said: Why? Just because a lazy ex Wednesday link… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto_Man Posted November 21 Share Posted November 21 Who the fuck is Luke Grealish? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skamp Posted November 26 Author Share Posted November 26 Another 90+ penalty for Rangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skamp Posted November 26 Author Share Posted November 26 Fucking right goal by Garnacho. @JBO will be doing cartwheels for weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamblor Posted November 26 Share Posted November 26 It was. Also, really good performance by Kobbie Mainoo. Hopefully he manages a few more of those and pushes Henderson out of the England squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted November 27 Share Posted November 27 Southgate must be delighted with the extensive coverage of Venables career as every BBC bulletin that shows the tribute shows him missing the pen that lost us the 1996 'Euro' semi final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted November 27 Share Posted November 27 Once a loser... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto_Man Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 Anyone see the Barnsley winner last night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 57 minutes ago, Otto_Man said: Anyone see the Barnsley winner last night? Very bizarre. Torn between can't believe it was not disallowed to funny as f**k that the keeper messed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skamp Posted November 29 Author Share Posted November 29 Wycombe. Serves the time wasting set if ***** right even if it was the Dingles that did it to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skamp Posted November 29 Author Share Posted November 29 Gal v Mun. What a game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 QPR two up at Preston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmesfield_owl Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Preston somehow 8th and looked bloody awful, as did the pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 If you want a laugh look at the highlights of the Notts County game and their defending. Makes us look competent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 1 hour ago, mkowl said: If you want a laugh look at the highlights of the Notts County game and their defending. Makes us look competent I was there last night. Shrewsbury were never in it, in open play, and needed the gifts that County gave them. But they were shocking slips. For some reason County also fielded a weakened team. I know they had a hard game against Crawley on Tuesday but Williams wouldn't have turned that team out if it had been a league game. Another misjudgement from a manager as they had a great chance to get into the 3rd round as Shrewsbury were there for the taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 Almost as comical as the defending and goalkeeping by England women, granted the comeback glossed over it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 36 minutes ago, Reesh said: Almost as comical as the defending and goalkeeping by England women, granted the comeback glossed over it. The curse of winning the player of the year award Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 (edited) Alfreton v Walsall called off at 12.24! Sky issues causing the West Brom v Leicester game to not be shown live at present. Edit Sky get the game broadcasted without any build up. How it should be. Edited December 2 by Reesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_Owl2,0 Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 14 hours ago, holmesfield_owl said: Preston somehow 8th and looked bloody awful, as did the pitch Lets be reyt we werent brilliant against PNE but it it was harsh on the team we lost that fixture. Said already, this league isnt stuffed with top quality, but there are a few teams and players that are difficult to beat. A decent Championship quality striker that can get 15-20 goals and we would be comfortable. I mean apart from the fact that XM was clueless, DR could have us in touch with the Huddersfield if hed started the season depsite our poor signing/ squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 I had us in the laptop and the pigs on the TV. They are toss, Burnley should have got 9 or 10. This pigs team don’t have one player good enough for the division. No pace, no power, no physicality, and no players with nouse. Burnley rolled them today and barely broke sweat. It’s worth adding, the pigs net spend was about 60 million, and they have around a 40 million quid wage bill. They don’t have anything in the way of a crown jewel to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 @KrolMong just seen the stupid antics of McBurnie.... Oh and how is the Lech Poznan game being played on that pitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 15 minutes ago, Reesh said: @KrolMong just seen the stupid antics of McBurnie.... Oh and how is the Lech Poznan game being played on that pitch? He should have got two straight reds. He threw the elbow at O’Shea earlier and got booked when it was a red. And then did it again. Lech are playing in Kielce, which is in the south of Poland and it’s literally not stopped snowing this week. Conditions are horrific down there at the minute. Plus it’s -7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 If anyone is watching Newcastle v Man Utd. Two teenagers playing. Lewis Miley for Newcastle and Kobbie Mainoo. Both midfield players and both look a bit special. And both English… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaconowl Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 31 minutes ago, KrolMong said: If anyone is watching Newcastle v Man Utd. Two teenagers playing. Lewis Miley for Newcastle and Kobbie Mainoo. Both midfield players and both look a bit special. And both English… Henderson will still be picked in front of them 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted December 3 Share Posted December 3 Just seen Chris Maguire playing for Eastleigh, they're 1 up against Reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted December 3 Share Posted December 3 Farcical scenes at Stamford Bridge, that bent Aussie **** Jarrod Gillet just sent Craig Pawson to the VAR monitor for a ball hitting Colwill in the face. Football is on its arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snap Posted December 3 Share Posted December 3 Wait while they implement AI VAR which can't be far away surely. Would certainly stop the waiting around for the offside decisions, when they overcome the teething problems although they'll probably run it side by side with the humans to prove it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted December 3 Share Posted December 3 6 minutes ago, Snap said: Wait while they implement AI VAR which can't be far away surely. Would certainly stop the waiting around for the offside decisions, when they overcome the teething problems although they'll probably run it side by side with the humans to prove it first. As long as the AI VAR knows his left from right.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted December 3 Share Posted December 3 Imagine watching football when Uncle Buck's on...madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted December 3 Share Posted December 3 22 minutes ago, Snap said: Wait while they implement AI VAR which can't be far away surely. Would certainly stop the waiting around for the offside decisions, when they overcome the teething problems although they'll probably run it side by side with the humans to prove it first. Champions League already has AI offsides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snap Posted December 3 Share Posted December 3 16 minutes ago, Reesh said: As long as the AI VAR knows his left from right.... And posting in the correct thread might help as well, I confused myself there. Posting about a save in the BR game in the Leicester thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snap Posted December 3 Share Posted December 3 3 minutes ago, Andyben said: Champions League already has AI offsides I didn't know that, but then again I wouldn't do, I never watch it but I might just do now to see how quick it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted December 3 Share Posted December 3 It's instant, like goaline tech, and they show why in next break of play 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrySpeakup Posted December 3 Share Posted December 3 5 hours ago, Reesh said: Just seen Chris Maguire playing for Eastleigh, they're 1 up against Reading. He took the corner that led to the 2-1 winner in added time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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