Only watched the last 15 minutes but Messi had a chance to shoot in injury time and just dribbled it into trouble - in fact he held on to the ball too long most times he got it
Want England & Republic of Ireland to win when playing so supposed that could be classed as ‘supporting’.
The ‘No Surrender’, ‘10 German bombers’ brigade are just excruciatingly embarrassing though.
As much as the Hand of God was a liability I won’t let it cloud my judgement on how good Maradona was. If it had happened the other way round I would have more then taken it.
To be fair hardly a controversial view even amongst England fans.
And as for fouling Maradona it's not as if Argentina were ever shrinking violets when it came to cynical physical challenges. If Maradona had been English he'd never have scored that second as an Argentinian defender would have taken him out.
And as for fouling Maradona it's not as if Argentina were ever shrinking violets when it came to cynical physical challenges. If Maradona had been English he'd never have scored that second as an Argentinian defender would have taken him out.
I’m pretty certain that was Peter Reid’s intention but he couldn’t get near him 😂
Yes think we can safely cross Belgium off the list of contenders - famous last words but they looked poor.
Wonder if we'll see both managers in charge of English clubs by the start of next season - the Canada manager never played pro football and had to leave the UK to progress his coaching career - he'd make an interesting appointment for a Championship or decent L1 club.
Yes think we can safely cross Belgium off the list of contenders - famous last words but they looked poor.
Agreed, can't see them turning things around, as soon as they come up against a team with pace that can finish I suspect they will get turned over. You could tell from Kompany's face in the post match chat he knew they were past their best. Shame, they really should have won something 4 or 5 years ago at their peak.
Yes think we can safely cross Belgium off the list of contenders - famous last words but they looked poor.
Agreed, can't see them turning things around, as soon as they come up against a team with pace that can finish I suspect they will get turned over. You could tell from Kompany's face in the post match chat he knew they were past their best. Shame, they really should have won something 4 or 5 years ago at their peak.
I often wonder if the fact they don't even speak the same language and have to revert to English plays into this kind of performance - really lacking in basic teamwork.
Not sure, I definitely think there is a lack of cohesive tactics/style though. You have a core of Premier League players and and a PL manager mixed in with others from across other leagues. It always felt like they were playing a mix of tactical approaches without a clear aim. They always seemed to be more a collection of top class individuals as well and not a complete team.
The more you think about it, the madder it gets; they can't pick Dutch or French as it'd be too political, so they end up setting on English to keep it from getting dicey.
Not sure, I definitely think there is a lack of cohesive tactics/style though. You have a core of Premier League players and and a PL manager mixed in with others from across other leagues. It always felt like they were playing a mix of tactical approaches without a clear aim. They always seemed to be more a collection of top class individuals as well and not a complete team.
I have a theory that we rank countrys higher if we are familiar with their players, ie how many play in the premier league.
Not sure, I definitely think there is a lack of cohesive tactics/style though. You have a core of Premier League players and and a PL manager mixed in with others from across other leagues. It always felt like they were playing a mix of tactical approaches without a clear aim. They always seemed to be more a collection of top class individuals as well and not a complete team.
I have a theory that we rank countrys higher if we are familiar with their players, ie how many play in the premier league.
I have a theory that we rank countrys higher if we are familiar with their players, ie how many play in the premier league.
I think you are right, there is a definite bias if you know of, and regularly watch, certain players play. Canada last night is a good case in point, I knew of Davies and Junior Hoilett but none of the other players. Therefore I (ignorantly) assumed Belgium would win with ease. Yes they won, but Canada were clearly the better team.
Yes think we can safely cross Belgium off the list of contenders - famous last words but they looked poor.
Agreed, can't see them turning things around, as soon as they come up against a team with pace that can finish I suspect they will get turned over. You could tell from Kompany's face in the post match chat he knew they were past their best. Shame, they really should have won something 4 or 5 years ago at their peak.
Came up against a high class side in the 2016 Euros that knocked them out.
Current Cameroon match just made me remember Roger Milla, one of their star players from a few decades ago, there was loads of mystery at the time as to how old he really was at the world cup.
Not sure, I definitely think there is a lack of cohesive tactics/style though. You have a core of Premier League players and and a PL manager mixed in with others from across other leagues. It always felt like they were playing a mix of tactical approaches without a clear aim. They always seemed to be more a collection of top class individuals as well and not a complete team.
I have a theory that we rank countrys higher if we are familiar with their players, ie how many play in the premier league.
They did come third in the last world cup tbf.
you know that was 4 years ago. Kompany retired and Eden Hazard may as well have, Lukaku is struggling and the two at the back aren'tgood enough for Spurs.
No idea who the commentator is, but "I've never understood why they don't count shots that hit the post as shots on target" deserved the response it got. "Because they aren't on target."
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England’s victory is looking more impressive by the day. Think America will be turned over easy enough on Friday. They were awful in the second half.
Knew nothing about Canada, they look like a proper dark horse team, young and pacey side. They will cause teams problems.
Good to see Spain back at the top as well. CR were terrible but the Spanish humiliated them and never let their foot off.
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Wonder if we'll see both managers in charge of English clubs by the start of next season - the Canada manager never played pro football and had to leave the UK to progress his coaching career - he'd make an interesting appointment for a Championship or decent L1 club.
Agreed, can't see them turning things around, as soon as they come up against a team with pace that can finish I suspect they will get turned over. You could tell from Kompany's face in the post match chat he knew they were past their best. Shame, they really should have won something 4 or 5 years ago at their peak.
I think you are right, there is a definite bias if you know of, and regularly watch, certain players play. Canada last night is a good case in point, I knew of Davies and Junior Hoilett but none of the other players. Therefore I (ignorantly) assumed Belgium would win with ease. Yes they won, but Canada were clearly the better team.
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Good point!