EURO 2020

[Neeranam]

2 minutes ago, Excel said:

Just so long it is a good game that's all what matters

You're not Scottish are you? ???? 

[Excel]

Just now, Neeranam said:

You're not Scottish are you? ???? 

No, you know that -  English. The only International worth watching years ago was the Eng v Scot ones. Only one that mattered due to intense rivalry. Of course I always like England to win but a good intense game was far more important. There really were some <deleted> games where one team was dominant but hardly entertaining. That was the problem with the home internationals, generally NI or Wales were the weakest two. Anyway all the best for tonight. Of course England want a win to automatically go thro' but Scotland need one to stay in the chase . So long as you jocks leave the goal posts intact this time and don't steal the turf all should be ok????

[Neeranam]

1 hour ago, Excel said:

No, you know that -  English. The only International worth watching years ago was the Eng v Scot ones. Only one that mattered due to intense rivalry. Of course I always like England to win but a good intense game was far more important. There really were some <deleted> games where one team was dominant but hardly entertaining. That was the problem with the home internationals, generally NI or Wales were the weakest two. Anyway all the best for tonight. Of course England want a win to automatically go thro' but Scotland need one to stay in the chase . So long as you jocks leave the goal posts intact this time and don't steal the turf all should be ok????

I remember when I was at primary school, everyone knew someone who had a piece of the Webley turf! 

Yes, it's always a good game, regardless of the outcome. Of course, we prefer our team to win. Good luck:)

[Kadilo]

Surprised not to see Grealish or Sancho start. 

Scotland will sit on and Grealish is the kind of player to unpick them. 
 

Good to see Magoo only on the bench. 
 

I guess it was inevitable Sumo would  get a game. 

[Kadilo]

Shocking performance. 

Well done Scotland. Better game plan and more heart and commitment. 

How did Sterling stay on for 90 minutes. He takes Foden off who at least was having a go. <deleted> decision. Kane was dismal again, offering nothing and looking like an old man. 100million, do me a favour. 
 

Rice and Philips same old same old. Rice never passed forward once the whole game. Is that really the best we can muster? We played at a snails pace and it starts from them. So pedestrian. 

 

Grealish should have been on earlier he did make a difference for the short time he played. 
 

And no Sancho game time. Really? We needed energy and creation.

Southgate decisions were pathetic. Can’t wait to hear the sh.ite he’s gonna come out with. 
 

One of the favourites for the competition, you’re gotta be kidding.  
 

 

 

[richard_smith237]

8 hours ago, Neeranam said:

I remember when I was at primary school, everyone knew someone who had a piece of the Webley turf! 

Yes, it's always a good game, regardless of the outcome. Of course, we prefer our team to win. Good luck:)

 

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well done Scotland.....

[Excel]

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

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well done Scotland.....

Just watched the highlights. Well there were no highlights as far as the England team were concerned and I am English. Scotland did well for a draw yet on the balance of play, at least the parts I saw, they deserved the win. Not sure what Southgate is up to and Harry Kane in this and the last match appears more concentrated on his next move to PSG ? then he does playing for England.. Problem is now that with the next England game against the Czech  Rep they could just connive for a draw so that they both go through even if Scotland win their last game.

[mrbojangles]

I have nothing positive to say about Southgate or England's performance. Therefore, no further comment

[Neeranam]

14 minutes ago, mrbojangles said:

I have nothing positive to say about Southgate or England's performance. Therefore, no further comment

I think Scotland did well, especially as they have worse players than England by a long way. I only watched the first half before falling asleep.

[richard_smith237]

8 hours ago, Excel said:

Just watched the highlights. Well there were no highlights as far as the England team were concerned and I am English. Scotland did well for a draw yet on the balance of play, at least the parts I saw, they deserved the win. Not sure what Southgate is up to and Harry Kane in this and the last match appears more concentrated on his next move to PSG ? then he does playing for England.. Problem is now that with the next England game against the Czech  Rep they could just connive for a draw so that they both go through even if Scotland win their last game.

 

After yesterdays performance I can see the Czechs taking it to England and beating us !!...

 

England just looked lethargic - it seemed that Only Foden had the ‘fight’ in him. I suspect Southgate took him off before he got himself sent off, this is where he needed his captain to guide him. We needed Foden’s fire on the pitch for the whole game. 

Kane was slow and neutralised from the start, he looked unfit. Grealish should have come on at half time.

 

After yesterday’s performance I can see Scotland neutralising Croatia, I hope Scotland do beat Croatia, but I just can’t see that happening though. 

[Excel]

1 minute ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

After yesterdays performance I can see the Czechs taking it to England and beating us !!...

 

England just looked lethargic - it seemed that Only Foden had the ‘fight’ in him. I suspect Southgate took him off before he got himself sent off, this is where he needed his captain to guide him. We needed Foden’s fire on the pitch for the whole game. 

Kane was slow and neutralised from the start, he looked unfit. Grealish should have come on at half time.

 

After yesterday’s performance I can see Scotland neutralising Croatia, I hope Scotland do beat Croatia, but I just can’t see that happening though. 

Strange but as an Englishman if England do get beaten and the Scots win then I would be pleased that justice was seen to be done as much as I find that hard to admit

[Kadilo]

3 minutes ago, Excel said:

Strange but as an Englishman if England do get beaten and the Scots win then I would be pleased that justice was seen to be done as much as I find that hard to admit

I think the Scots will be found wanting against Croatia even though Croatia have not been great. 

They got a point from their Cup Final last evening but may still end up going out of the comp if England and Czech contrive a draw. 

[Jockstar]

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 I hope Scotland do beat Croatia,

I <deleted> hope so too.

[smokie36]

9 hours ago, mrbojangles said:

I have nothing positive to say about Southgate or England's performance. Therefore, no further comment

 

At least no one was injured so no need to make any changes.

[smokie36]

5 hours ago, Kadilo said:

I think the Scots will be found wanting against Croatia even though Croatia have not been great. 

They got a point from their Cup Final last evening but may still end up going out of the comp if England and Czech contrive a draw. 

 

A win against Croatia would almost certainly see Scotland through as third place with 4 pts is likely enough.

[Kadilo]

38 minutes ago, RonniePickering22 said:

 

A win against Croatia would almost certainly see Scotland through as third place with 4 pts is likely enough.

I genuinely hope you get it Ronnie. You deserved the 3 points last night, England were outplayed and lucky. 
Croatia will need the points too so it will be a tough game.  

[smokie36]

9 hours ago, Kadilo said:

I genuinely hope you get it Ronnie. You deserved the 3 points last night, England were outplayed and lucky. 
Croatia will need the points too so it will be a tough game.  

 

Yes hopefully we play as well again then see what happens!

[stament]

53 minutes ago, RonniePickering22 said:

 

Yes hopefully we play as well again then see what happens!

 

It would be great if all 3 countries could progress.

[mrbojangles]

12 hours ago, Kadilo said:

I genuinely hope you get it Ronnie. You deserved the 3 points last night, England were outplayed and lucky. 
Croatia will need the points too so it will be a tough game.  

 

Believe me, Ronnie's feelings aren't mutual. He wants us out ASAP. 

[GroveHillWanderer]

Just to mention I got an SMS the other day from TrueVisions, saying games would be on True Sports HD (channel 666) as well as True Sports HD 3 (channel 668).

 

I wasn't sure at the time but I suspected it would be to cover the final group games where both are played simultaneously.

 

I had a look at the schedules just now and that's the case. TSHD has Switzerland vs Turkey tonight and TSHD3 has Italy vs Wales.

 

[Surelynot]

21 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

After yesterdays performance I can see the Czechs taking it to England and beating us !!...

 

England just looked lethargic - it seemed that Only Foden had the ‘fight’ in him. I suspect Southgate took him off before he got himself sent off, this is where he needed his captain to guide him. We needed Foden’s fire on the pitch for the whole game. 

Kane was slow and neutralised from the start, he looked unfit. Grealish should have come on at half time.

 

After yesterday’s performance I can see Scotland neutralising Croatia, I hope Scotland do beat Croatia, but I just can’t see that happening though. 

Snap...my comments copied from another forum......

 

What a load of ****......James kicked the ball forwards once in the whole match......Stones can't play football.....Kane couldn't give a ****......Foden taken off WHY? Grealish only given 20 minutes........The only player to get the ball into the Scottish penalty area was Pickford.......as an Englishman was praying for Scotland to score in the second half.......90 minutes of my life wasted.

[owl sees all]

From first game back after WW11 until last game:

 

30 England wins

11  Draws

12  Scottish victories.

 

Seems to me that before the comp' started, the Scots would rather have taken a win against England and not progress, than lose to England and qualify out of the group.

 

Scotland were the number one team in the world for a couple of decades. Still yearning for the 1890s and early 1900s. They have not moved on emotionally IMO.

[Jockstar]

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Scotland were the number one team in the world for a couple of decades. Still yearning for the 1890s and early 1900s. They have not moved on emotionally IMO.

Not once have I heard anyone from Scotland mention this. Not like some mentioning 1966 at every opportunity. ????

[champers]

Italy v Wales set to go and both teams have named weakened sides. Draw absolutely nailed on and will mean Italy top the group and Wales finish 2nd. 

Turkey v Switzerland fighting it out for 3rd place then a long wait to see how results pan out in other groups.

[smokie36]

15 hours ago, mrbojangles said:

 

Believe me, Ronnie's feelings aren't mutual. He wants us out ASAP. 

 

Not just out...I want humiliation and a wally with a brolly moment to boot.

[Kadilo]

20 minutes ago, RonniePickering22 said:

 

Not just out...I want humiliation and a wally with a brolly moment to boot.

We can probably offer a goat in a waistcoat if thats any use. 

[mrbojangles]

19 hours ago, Jockstar said:

 Not like some mentioning 1966 at every opportunity. ????

 

That's all in yours, Ronnie's and Jim Whites imagination. You never hear English go on about 1966

[wilai]

Billy Gilmour will miss the Scotland v Croatia game having tested positive for Covid 19. No news about remainder of squad.

[Kadilo]

38 minutes ago, wilai said:

Billy Gilmour will miss the Scotland v Croatia game having tested positive for Covid 19. No news about remainder of squad.

Obviously they will have to forfeit the result. 

[Kadilo]

38 minutes ago, wilai said:

Billy Gilmour will miss the Scotland v Croatia game having tested positive for Covid 19. No news about remainder of squad.

How can other players not be affected if they are all in the bubble? Surely there will be other players who will need to be isolated as well.