World cup

[n00dle]

On 11/21/2022 at 11:09 AM, Neeranam said:

They all have beards anyway.

What would football be without a healthy dose of racism and intolerance. 

 

The beautiful game indeed. 

[Mac Mickmanus]

3 minutes ago, n00dle said:

What would football be without a healthy dose of racism and intolerance. 

 

The beautiful game indeed. 

Stop being ridiculous , no racism or intolerance there 

[Joe Farang]

1 hour ago, chickenslegs said:

 

England score 6 in their first game.

Argentina beaten by Saudi

Germany beaten by Japan

What a great time to be an England supporter.

 

Yes, I absolutely love to see it.

England getting their hopes up again, then as soon as one of them say "It's coming home" they get squashed like a bug and out they go.

[Mac Mickmanus]

4 minutes ago, Joe Farang said:

Yes, I absolutely love to see it.

England getting their hopes up again, then as soon as one of them say "It's coming home" they get squashed like a bug and out they go.

I just concentrate on England  , I am not bothered about the how other teams fare .

   Why do you take such an interest in England and not your own Country ?

[RedArmy]

1 hour ago, chickenslegs said:

 

What a great time to be an England supporter.

 

 

[Joe Farang]

36 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

I just concentrate on England  , I am not bothered about the how other teams fare .

   Why do you take such an interest in England and not your own Country ?

Why did these players take such an interest in my country and not England.

 

My country is very poor at soccer, they rarely qualify.

 

[Mac Mickmanus]

48 minutes ago, Joe Farang said:

Why did these players take such an interest in my country and not England.

 

My country is very poor at soccer, they rarely qualify.

 

Declan Rice was born in the same London hospital as I was and went to the same School as I did in London  , just that his Grandparents were from Ireland 

[RedArmy]

On 11/3/2022 at 2:52 PM, RedArmy said:

My money is on Brazil @ 4/1 to win the World Cup.

Now 3/1, without even kicking a ball - Neymar top goalscorer 10/1 -  Brazil / Neymar double 20/1.

[jellydog]

That was the worst football has to offer. Ten minutes into the second half I started to consider suicide.

 

Isn't Foden part of the squad? Is Southgate insane?

[mrbojangles]

6 hours ago, jellydog said:

Isn't Foden part of the squad? Is Southgate insane?

Southgate is a buffoon. Pep is arguably the best coach on the planet and constantly uses Foden. Southgate can't see what Foden can bring to a game that needs some zip ????

[richard_smith237]

2 hours ago, mrbojangles said:

Southgate is a buffoon. Pep is arguably the best coach on the planet and constantly uses Foden. Southgate can't see what Foden can bring to a game that needs some zip ????

Agreed.. 

 

I’d want to see Foden and Grealish on at the same time... see them linking up and attacking. 

 

We were flat and sterile against the US...  very ‘careful’ tactics nearly cost us dearly with the US pressing very hard very quickly, they countered very well - we were lucky to come out of the game with a draw. 

 

I hate to see England playing such boring, hesitant, unfolding football. 

As soon as Grealish game on we were far more fluid in attack - he drew players, drew fouls... Foden would do the same.... 

 

IMO - Foden is the best player in the England side - I’m really not sure why he isn’t starting.

 

It was good to see Maguire play well after the year of horrific medial bullying he has faced -  I hope that has done his confidence the world of good. 

 

 

[mommysboy]

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Agreed.. 

 

I’d want to see Foden and Grealish on at the same time... see them linking up and attacking. 

 

We were flat and sterile against the US...  very ‘careful’ tactics nearly cost us dearly with the US pressing very hard very quickly, they countered very well - we were lucky to come out of the game with a draw. 

 

I hate to see England playing such boring, hesitant, unfolding football. 

As soon as Grealish game on we were far more fluid in attack - he drew players, drew fouls... Foden would do the same.... 

 

IMO - Foden is the best player in the England side - I’m really not sure why he isn’t starting.

 

It was good to see Maguire play well after the year of horrific medial bullying he has faced -  I hope that has done his confidence the world of good. 

 

 

I agree about Foden being a talented player, but I don't think he would have made much of a difference.  England just lacked zip for some reason. Actually, it was the Henderson substitution that probably steadied the ship.

 

I'm afraid to say, as matters stand,  England will only progress to the latter stages if we revert to 5 at the back.

 

Don't know why our midfield gets so subdued, but there it is.

[RedArmy]

Gutted about Neymar being out for at least the next 2 games - Hopefully he'll be back in time to lift the World Cup - Brazil now 5/2 - Cash out with a profit available already - Think I'll let this one ride for a few more games.

[MrMuddle]

On 11/24/2022 at 12:21 AM, Joe Farang said:

Yes, I absolutely love to see it.

England getting their hopes up again, then as soon as one of them say "It's coming home" they get squashed like a bug and out they go.

Released today - the updated version of the Baddiel/Skinner song, England are doomed now!

[MrMuddle]

Don't care if I get a yellow card or not, I'll be wearing my armband!

 

[KannikaP]

 

[MrMuddle]

On 11/26/2022 at 10:49 AM, mrbojangles said:

Southgate is a buffoon. Pep is arguably the best coach on the planet and constantly uses Foden. Southgate can't see what Foden can bring to a game that needs some zip ????

Us Boro fans couldn't believe he got the England job, after the pigs ear he made of the Boro's so called promotion push. Even Steve Gibson, a chairman who was reknowned for his patience, gave Southgate the bullet asap! 

Gareth Southgate was replaced as Manager by Gordon Strachan. The joke on Teesside, was that it saved the club money, by not having to buy a new cark park sign, as the initials were the same!

Edited December 2, 2022 by MrMuddle
more info added

[Neeranam]

On 11/24/2022 at 12:38 AM, RedArmy said:

 

Your avatar is a Scotsman, who used to live across the road from me in Aberdeen. 

[RedArmy]

3 hours ago, Neeranam said:

Your avatar is a Scotsman, who used to live across the road from me in Aberdeen. 

Thanks for enlightening me brother - Did you used to look out your window in the hope that he would lift up his skirt & give you a quick flash while carrying his log ????

[oldgit]

A bit of a dicey first half hour for England, as one of the Senegalese strikers was man- marking Rice, so the outlet to the midfield and attack was limited. Then up steps the kid Bellingham, dropping deeper to pick up the ball and gliding effortlessly through the midfield. Senegal have very quick players but, because Bellingham is equally as comfortable with either foot, he kept them guessing where he would pass the ball next. Kane also dropped deeper and we know how well he can ping a ball to the runners. A near faultless performance by Southgate's men but with France up next, a whole new set of problems will have to be encountered. 

[Joe Farang]

They're going home

They're going home

[Mac Mickmanus]

17 minutes ago, Joe Farang said:

They're going home

They're going home

Is your Country in the Semi Finals ?

[Joe Farang]

6 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Is your Country in the Semi Finals ?

 

[nauseus]

9 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Is your Country in the Semi Finals ?

Oh well. 

[nauseus]

3 minutes ago, Joe Farang said:

 

Cruel.

[Mac Mickmanus]

1 minute ago, Joe Farang said:

 

Are you not supporting your own Country ?

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[Mac Mickmanus]

4 minutes ago, Joe Farang said:

 

He went all Spursy , expected from them really 

[richard_smith237]

24 minutes ago, Joe Farang said:

 

It came home…. The football that is…. Apparently it landed somewhere in the uk !!!
 

A great game, well done to the French. England played very well. 

A penalty has to hit the target….   The French may consider themselves a little lucky, sometimes teams need that. 
 

This one’s gonna hurt it was England’s best chance at a World Cup win for a generation… they still played so well. No player on either team had a poor performance.

 

[AndyFoxy]

Great to see the horrible Chavs go out. Scummy team.

[brewsterbudgen]

2 hours ago, AndyFoxy said:

Great to see the horrible Chavs go out. Scummy team.

Portugal?