Ecuador very comfortable and stayed in 1st gear after taking a two goal lead in the first half. Looking forward to more. Expecting England to trounce Iran tomorrow, though it's England, anything can happen.
In reply to Post #1
Won me a few bob that one. wouldnt be surprised to see Iran score.
Won me a few bob that one. wouldnt be surprised to see Iran score.
In reply to Post #2
Very possible if Maguire starts.......
Very possible if Maguire starts.......
Well, not seen the game but off to a good start 
Shouldn't really be conceding to Iran for me though, albeit one was a penalty 
Shouldn't really be conceding to Iran for me though, albeit one was a penalty
Looking at all reports England look to have won the world cup today the others may aswell go home.Bellingham best since slice bread and southgate a genius ! Lets see what the same people are saying in a couple of weeks.
In reply to Post #5
Southgate is a ****ing idiot,the sooner he goes the better,How he can leave a player like Tomori out of the squad is unbelievable and takes a player like Maguire
Southgate is a ****ing idiot,the sooner he goes the better,How he can leave a player like Tomori out of the squad is unbelievable and takes a player like Maguire
In reply to Post #5
Bellingham is really good....
Imagine how much better he'll be once klopp gets hold of him
Agree that tomori should be in the squad. The maguire situation is a joke. Same with pickford. Both only in because Southgate 'likes' them rather than talent, ability or even form.
Pleased for Wales getting the draw against USA
Bellingham is really good....
Imagine how much better he'll be once klopp gets hold of him
Agree that tomori should be in the squad. The maguire situation is a joke. Same with pickford. Both only in because Southgate 'likes' them rather than talent, ability or even form.
Pleased for Wales getting the draw against USA
In reply to Post #7
We wont be able to afford bellingham and id rather have declan rice to be honest but remember never buy a player off the back of a world cup.
We wont be able to afford bellingham and id rather have declan rice to be honest but remember never buy a player off the back of a world cup.
In reply to Post #7
Klopp can't get his existing players working let alone bringing in another one.
Klopp can't get his existing players working let alone bringing in another one.
In reply to Post #8
El hadj diouf comes to mind.... absolute tool of a player.
I'd rather have Bellingham than Rice tbh. And if the Mason mount rumours are true I'd be OK with that.
El hadj diouf comes to mind.... absolute tool of a player.
I'd rather have Bellingham than Rice tbh. And if the Mason mount rumours are true I'd be OK with that.
In reply to Post #9
Fickle game ain't it,I remember Arsenal fans wanting Arteta sacked now they talk about him like he is a god.When he puts some silverware in the trophy cabinet then fair enough
Fickle game ain't it,I remember Arsenal fans wanting Arteta sacked now they talk about him like he is a god.When he puts some silverware in the trophy cabinet then fair enough
Good result, nice to see lots of our forwards getting on the scoresheet, which will be great for their confidence. Need to tighten up in defence as to concede two against a poor side (albeit one dodgy penalty) suggests a more potent side will certainly be finding the net.
Need some consistency with VAR generally.
Wales looked awful for most of their game, slightly better last 20 mins and probably just about earned their draw.
Need some consistency with VAR generally.
Wales looked awful for most of their game, slightly better last 20 mins and probably just about earned their draw.
Argentina 
In reply to Post #10
We actually brought El Hadj Diouf before that World Cup, just wasn't finalised until after.
Agree with him being a tool though lol
I'd take Bellingham over Rice any day of the week. He could be the Gerrard replacement, I don't think Rice would. Just my opinion. I think Rice plays better for England that he does West Ham, I don't see "it" when he plays for West Ham but do in an England shirt. Different tactics/responsibilities I suppose and obviously don't see him week in/week out.
Bellingham just looks like he has a bit of everything and younger.
Would take both mind
Anyway World Cup.
Thought England played OK, not as well as the commentators/pundits made out but OK.
Iran were no competition really but as the old saying goes, you can only beat what is in front of you.
Argentina and Messi failing again. Some peoples favourites, not mine.
Uruguay are my dark horses. Brazil and France will be the teams to beat.
We actually brought El Hadj Diouf before that World Cup, just wasn't finalised until after.
Agree with him being a tool though lol
I'd take Bellingham over Rice any day of the week. He could be the Gerrard replacement, I don't think Rice would. Just my opinion. I think Rice plays better for England that he does West Ham, I don't see "it" when he plays for West Ham but do in an England shirt. Different tactics/responsibilities I suppose and obviously don't see him week in/week out.
Bellingham just looks like he has a bit of everything and younger.
Would take both mind
Anyway World Cup.
Thought England played OK, not as well as the commentators/pundits made out but OK.
Iran were no competition really but as the old saying goes, you can only beat what is in front of you.
Argentina and Messi failing again. Some peoples favourites, not mine.
Uruguay are my dark horses. Brazil and France will be the teams to beat.
In reply to Post #13
Now that is a shocker, Saudi lol
Imagine the kosh Southgate would have got if that was us
Now that is a shocker, Saudi lol
Imagine the kosh Southgate would have got if that was us
In reply to Post #14
Rice would be playing with better players at anfield than with the hammers ,that makes a difference but we need much more than 1 player.Argentina will come good .Belgium or Brazil for me .
Rice would be playing with better players at anfield than with the hammers ,that makes a difference but we need much more than 1 player.Argentina will come good .Belgium or Brazil for me .
In reply to Post #15
The bookies must be loving it at the minute, that Argie loss killed many many acca's and chuck in Kane not scoring or even having a shot against the Iranians they are creaming it in at present.
The bookies must be loving it at the minute, that Argie loss killed many many acca's and chuck in Kane not scoring or even having a shot against the Iranians they are creaming it in at present.
Nobody fancying Germany?
France look good. Brazil... richarlison? Neymar better be on form...
France look good. Brazil... richarlison? Neymar better be on form...
In reply to Post #11
Not from me, I've never asked for Wenger, Emery or Arteta to be sacked.
Although Arteta is doing well I think Emery would have done well if given as much time that Arteta has been given.
Not from me, I've never asked for Wenger, Emery or Arteta to be sacked.
Although Arteta is doing well I think Emery would have done well if given as much time that Arteta has been given.
In reply to Post #13
Germany
Germany
In reply to Post #19
What is that helmet lol, ffs
Mr golden helmet
What is that helmet lol, ffs
Mr golden helmet
In reply to Post #20
Japan lol
Well, just watched the first half of the Belgium vs. Canada game, should have had 10 goals Canada ffs, can't finish, strikers wanting too many touches sadly, lacking quality up front
On a plus point, blueprint is out there for Belgium, long ball down the channels and the quick attacks is killing them!
Japan lol
Well, just watched the first half of the Belgium vs. Canada game, should have had 10 goals Canada ffs, can't finish, strikers wanting too many touches sadly, lacking quality up front
On a plus point, blueprint is out there for Belgium, long ball down the channels and the quick attacks is killing them!
Spain ....
Most enjoyable football I've seen so far. Luis Enrique has got them playing with the right attitude...
Surprised by the Germany result. I do expect both them and Argentina to improve in their next games though.
Belgium got lucky by all accounts
And as for tinhead.... clearly been spending too much time polishing his helmet...
Most enjoyable football I've seen so far. Luis Enrique has got them playing with the right attitude...
Surprised by the Germany result. I do expect both them and Argentina to improve in their next games though.
Belgium got lucky by all accounts
And as for tinhead.... clearly been spending too much time polishing his helmet...
In reply to Post #21
I think it looks rather suave, that nice chap Karlos chose it for me
I think it looks rather suave, that nice chap Karlos chose it for me
In reply to Post #23
Yes, Spain looked slick and completely unhurried - as they should against a side like Costa Rica. Great to see all of the Belgian superstars moaning at each other.
Given the Germany and Argentina results, was beginning to think that Englands drubbing of Iran was better than it looked. Next round will be interesting.
Nice bunch of fixtures today; tight between Cameroon and Switzerland, Uruguay should have Korea's measure, Ghana to upset Portugal (?) and a bit of Samba magic to end the first round of group games.
Yes, Spain looked slick and completely unhurried - as they should against a side like Costa Rica. Great to see all of the Belgian superstars moaning at each other.
Given the Germany and Argentina results, was beginning to think that Englands drubbing of Iran was better than it looked. Next round will be interesting.
Nice bunch of fixtures today; tight between Cameroon and Switzerland, Uruguay should have Korea's measure, Ghana to upset Portugal (?) and a bit of Samba magic to end the first round of group games.
In reply to Post #25
Portugal... lucky win? Ronaldo again showing his class in 'winning' the penalty. He fell over easier than a drunk nanna at a wedding....
Brazil... richarlison?!,!? Clearly my view of him is tainted by only seeing him play with crap teammates.. ...
On what I've seen so far, France and Spain look the best bets. But its all a bit unpredictable. Netherlands could be dark horses
Portugal... lucky win? Ronaldo again showing his class in 'winning' the penalty. He fell over easier than a drunk nanna at a wedding....
Brazil... richarlison?!,!? Clearly my view of him is tainted by only seeing him play with crap teammates.. ...
On what I've seen so far, France and Spain look the best bets. But its all a bit unpredictable. Netherlands could be dark horses
Wales were being overrun in 2nd half but Page kept the same formation if you going to keep Bale on put him up front where he can make a difference. Iran fully deserved the win and are 1 place below Wales in FIFA rankings so not a big surprise.
That was dull.
We'll qualify out of the group stages but can't see us going much further based on that performance.
We'll qualify out of the group stages but can't see us going much further based on that performance.
Well, to be fair I think America could give any team problems, super fit and chased the ball around in numbers. A good counterattacking side would have had 5 against them and that's not us.
We are totally one dimensional under Southgate, and the same old, possession at the back and build on it, tell he was a defender. A long ball would have killed the Americans, build up play does not work, it's got to be slick and quick and in their half in seconds before they stick 8 men behind the ball
To be fair this has got to be Southgate's last roll of the dice unless he wins it. Looking a the competition, I think we have a good chance!
We are totally one dimensional under Southgate, and the same old, possession at the back and build on it, tell he was a defender. A long ball would have killed the Americans, build up play does not work, it's got to be slick and quick and in their half in seconds before they stick 8 men behind the ball
To be fair this has got to be Southgate's last roll of the dice unless he wins it. Looking a the competition, I think we have a good chance!
Comes to something when your best player was Harry Maguire! 🤦♂️
In reply to Post #29
Why does Southgate keep playing Mount probably let's hope changes are made for the Wales game id drop Sterling and start Foden
Why does Southgate keep playing Mount probably let's hope changes are made for the Wales game id drop Sterling and start Foden
In reply to Post #31
And drop Kane too
And drop Kane too
In reply to Post #29
I can't believe you think we can win it
I can't believe you think we can win it
In reply to Post #32
Great club player and finisher but has not got the pace we need, needs the ball to his feet or a cross and he will finish. Can't say i am a big Foden fan but at least he can shift a bit, same for Sterling, can't say I'm his biggest fan either but I would like to see those too given a free role to just run and terrorise defences, has to be a second half or last 20 minute option surely. The changes yesterday did virtually nothing!
As I said though, America just get everybody behind the ball quickly making it difficult to score. Tactically wrong from Southgate for me, saying that they seemed happy with the draw.
The Wales game is massive for us and those sheep shaggers will want it, probably more than us!
Great club player and finisher but has not got the pace we need, needs the ball to his feet or a cross and he will finish. Can't say i am a big Foden fan but at least he can shift a bit, same for Sterling, can't say I'm his biggest fan either but I would like to see those too given a free role to just run and terrorise defences, has to be a second half or last 20 minute option surely. The changes yesterday did virtually nothing!
As I said though, America just get everybody behind the ball quickly making it difficult to score. Tactically wrong from Southgate for me, saying that they seemed happy with the draw.
The Wales game is massive for us and those sheep shaggers will want it, probably more than us!
In reply to Post #32
That's the big problem i have with a striker being Captain makes him sort of undroppable always prefer a defender. Even when Southgate made the subs it didn't change anything he is tactically inept.
That's the big problem i have with a striker being Captain makes him sort of undroppable always prefer a defender. Even when Southgate made the subs it didn't change anything he is tactically inept.
In reply to Post #34
I hope Wales knock us out and they sack Southgate straight after the game
I hope Wales knock us out and they sack Southgate straight after the game
In reply to Post #34
Looks to me like Kane is playing with an injury, definitely not the player he was a year ago. Not really been the same since the City move fell through.
Looks to me like Kane is playing with an injury, definitely not the player he was a year ago. Not really been the same since the City move fell through.
In reply to Post #36
Can't see him being sacked, he'll resign because he wants a job in the Prem.
Can't see him being sacked, he'll resign because he wants a job in the Prem.
In reply to Post #36
Braders, go and sit in the corner and face the wall for at least one hour, what kind of statement is that!
Braders, go and sit in the corner and face the wall for at least one hour, what kind of statement is that!
In reply to Post #39
I'm with Bradders on this one hello wall.
I'm with Bradders on this one hello wall.
In reply to Post #39
Southgate is useless,this build from the back slow play does not work as we have no clue how to break teams down.We have got pace in that team with Sterling,Saka and Walker we also have creative players with Foden,Bellingham,Grealish and Mount.We should be flying at teams like USA and keep them chasing the ball to create space for Kane to run into and do what he does best.Mbappe is the best player in the tournament so far for me and he is only 23,its scary how good his movement and decision making is at such a young age
Southgate is useless,this build from the back slow play does not work as we have no clue how to break teams down.We have got pace in that team with Sterling,Saka and Walker we also have creative players with Foden,Bellingham,Grealish and Mount.We should be flying at teams like USA and keep them chasing the ball to create space for Kane to run into and do what he does best.Mbappe is the best player in the tournament so far for me and he is only 23,its scary how good his movement and decision making is at such a young age
In reply to Post #41
Completely different players, Mbappe was good tonight, electric pace and a real threat, their ain't a defender in the world who likes people taking them on and running at them, exactly what we need to be doing!
Disappointed for the Danes, deserved a draw or maybe the win for me
Cmon England, fancy us for the final
Completely different players, Mbappe was good tonight, electric pace and a real threat, their ain't a defender in the world who likes people taking them on and running at them, exactly what we need to be doing!
Disappointed for the Danes, deserved a draw or maybe the win for me
Cmon England, fancy us for the final
In reply to Post #42
You really are a deluded dope
You really are a deluded dope
In reply to Post #43
Watching the game, wonder goal from the worlds greatest player? apparently
Argentina are *****!
Feel for Mexico in a way but, similar to us though, one dimensional!
Watching the game, wonder goal from the worlds greatest player? apparently
Argentina are *****!
Feel for Mexico in a way but, similar to us though, one dimensional!
In reply to Post #44
Argentina are ***** but would still turn us over.Come on Wales put us out of our misery and knock us out on Tuesday.I want see Southgate doing that dance Wednesday morning
Argentina are ***** but would still turn us over.Come on Wales put us out of our misery and knock us out on Tuesday.I want see Southgate doing that dance Wednesday morning
In reply to Post #42
We don't have a player like mbappe though. Not since Michael Owen really in terms of that pace and direct running and finishing...
We lacked creativity against the USA. And yet there are players like foden and trent warming the bench. Southgate still thinks like a defender. Maddison could be an option too against Wales
Kane looks jaded. He's not had a shot on goal yet. Wilson deserves a try. He can't do worse can he?
Pleased that Messi isn't done yet. It would be a shame if they'd gone tonight.
We don't have a player like mbappe though. Not since Michael Owen really in terms of that pace and direct running and finishing...
We lacked creativity against the USA. And yet there are players like foden and trent warming the bench. Southgate still thinks like a defender. Maddison could be an option too against Wales
Kane looks jaded. He's not had a shot on goal yet. Wilson deserves a try. He can't do worse can he?
Pleased that Messi isn't done yet. It would be a shame if they'd gone tonight.
In reply to Post #46
Kane has scored more England goals than Owen already
He ain't getting the service and Southgate ain't doing him any favours with his tactics either!
Against teams who want a game I think we will do well, watching the yanks was like watching kids football, everybody was chasing the ball and then they just stuck everybody behind it. You should know what we are looking for, look at the scousers front line, pace, break, score!
If Kane is up there he needs people around him, we will get the world record for holding onto the ball and passing it around in our own half
Not to mention then looking for a break with a striker who the ref can run faster than, wrong tactics for Kane, he needs the ball to feet. Dare I say it, Rashford may even be a better option the way how they are playing, will he leave Kane out, nope. He really needs to make tactical subs, the other night it was virtually like for like other than Henderson having a good 5 minutes when he came on but then just faded away
We live in hope
Kane has scored more England goals than Owen already
He ain't getting the service and Southgate ain't doing him any favours with his tactics either!
Against teams who want a game I think we will do well, watching the yanks was like watching kids football, everybody was chasing the ball and then they just stuck everybody behind it. You should know what we are looking for, look at the scousers front line, pace, break, score!
If Kane is up there he needs people around him, we will get the world record for holding onto the ball and passing it around in our own half
Not to mention then looking for a break with a striker who the ref can run faster than, wrong tactics for Kane, he needs the ball to feet. Dare I say it, Rashford may even be a better option the way how they are playing, will he leave Kane out, nope. He really needs to make tactical subs, the other night it was virtually like for like other than Henderson having a good 5 minutes when he came on but then just faded away
We live in hope
In reply to Post #48
Say what you want but under Southgate we are winning F.A,Kane drops off too much trying help where he is not needed.Kane should stay in and around the box and let the midfield do their job,Kane has no pace and is a defenders dream as he can't run onto a ball over the top,Toney would of caused problems with Wilson or Rashford but Kane looks lost and clueless just like Southgate
Say what you want but under Southgate we are winning F.A,Kane drops off too much trying help where he is not needed.Kane should stay in and around the box and let the midfield do their job,Kane has no pace and is a defenders dream as he can't run onto a ball over the top,Toney would of caused problems with Wilson or Rashford but Kane looks lost and clueless just like Southgate
In reply to Post #49
Look at Belgium, all that talent and got stuffed
Goes to show, you can be whoever you want but teamwork makes the dream work
Kane drops off too much trying help where he is not needed
100%
Look at Belgium, all that talent and got stuffed
Goes to show, you can be whoever you want but teamwork makes the dream work
Kane drops off too much trying help where he is not needed
100%
In reply to Post #47
Not saying kane hasn't scored goals - his numbers are impressive for his ability and the teams he plays for...
I was referring to you saying we needed a player like mbappe - hence Owen
Kane plays in a very different way. He's no mbappe and he's never had that pace that Owen had. Remember his goal against Argentina when he was just 18?
Belgium?!?! Another surprise result. Keeping it all interesting eh?
Not saying kane hasn't scored goals - his numbers are impressive for his ability and the teams he plays for...
I was referring to you saying we needed a player like mbappe - hence Owen
Kane plays in a very different way. He's no mbappe and he's never had that pace that Owen had. Remember his goal against Argentina when he was just 18?
Belgium?!?! Another surprise result. Keeping it all interesting eh?
Come on Spain,send them home
In reply to Post #52
Spain and Germany looked average there.
European teams seem to be very leggy in this tournament, strange considering where they all are in there respective leagues.
Spain and Germany looked average there.
European teams seem to be very leggy in this tournament, strange considering where they all are in there respective leagues.
In reply to Post #53
Both closed eachother down very well and limited eachothers time to create anything.I can see Germany getting better as the tournament progresses,I hope I'm wrong though and the next round of results see them going home
Both closed eachother down very well and limited eachothers time to create anything.I can see Germany getting better as the tournament progresses,I hope I'm wrong though and the next round of results see them going home
In reply to Post #54
Nah looking at their final games it looks like the Gerries will creep through.
Really hope I'm wrong.
Nah looking at their final games it looks like the Gerries will creep through.
Really hope I'm wrong.
In reply to Post #55
Yeah Germany will win.
And Spain too.
Unless they don't of course.
In which case they'll lose.
Or draw.
There. That's got that sorted
Yeah Germany will win.
And Spain too.
Unless they don't of course.
In which case they'll lose.
Or draw.
There. That's got that sorted
In reply to Post #51
It's interesting and quite an open tournament, anybody could win it, thats why I fancy us to go a long way, hopefully to the final.
Good 2nd half for the gerries, I would have liked to have seen them out of there but as mentioned you just know they will creep though
Best side I have seen is probably France, take away Mbappe and I think they were average
Looking at England, our 11 is as good as any other, probably better, can we play as a team and score goals, that's something else
It's interesting and quite an open tournament, anybody could win it, thats why I fancy us to go a long way, hopefully to the final.
Good 2nd half for the gerries, I would have liked to have seen them out of there but as mentioned you just know they will creep though
Best side I have seen is probably France, take away Mbappe and I think they were average
Looking at England, our 11 is as good as any other, probably better, can we play as a team and score goals, that's something else
In reply to Post #57
Croatia. Power, pace, precision. 👌
Croatia. Power, pace, precision. 👌
In reply to Post #56
Wish I hade seeen this earlier I may have won some money if I'd have had a bet
Wish I hade seeen this earlier I may have won some money if I'd have had a bet
In reply to Post #59
Not really impressed with Brazil today they showed glimpses of decent stuff France wouldn't have a problem beating them
Not really impressed with Brazil today they showed glimpses of decent stuff France wouldn't have a problem beating them
In reply to Post #60
No real stand out team so far, pretty much anyone could beat anyone it seems.
Don't expect anything of quality out of the England game, a lower league prem sort of affair.
No real stand out team so far, pretty much anyone could beat anyone it seems.
Don't expect anything of quality out of the England game, a lower league prem sort of affair.
Good result that. Wished they had continued to press for four or five and really put it on them and got some goals but no complaints really
Henderson, headless chicken, weak point as always. Other than that fine. Much tougher opponents next. 🤞
Big up Marcus Rashford, delivering free school meals and winning goals at the World Cup. Legendary.
Shearers slating of Wales was quality, was asked if he ever played against wales , he said no I only played against the big nations 😂
In reply to Post #65
They were shocking, didn't think they'd be that bad, didn't even have any fight, not a single one got stuck in, looked like a pub team with a hangover on a Sunday morning.
They were shocking, didn't think they'd be that bad, didn't even have any fight, not a single one got stuck in, looked like a pub team with a hangover on a Sunday morning.
In reply to Post #64
Rashford started to play well now he's concentrating on doing the job that the fans pay him to do, instead of being a dinner lady. Having his back injury and mind sorted has done him a world of good.
Rashford started to play well now he's concentrating on doing the job that the fans pay him to do, instead of being a dinner lady. Having his back injury and mind sorted has done him a world of good.
In reply to Post #67
Not sure his mind is sorted.
Roy Kean nailed it when he referred to him as "team Rashford" pretty obvious that those around him have pushed him into things he shouldn't have been involved in, Alex Ferguson wouldn't have let that happen.
Not sure his mind is sorted.
Roy Kean nailed it when he referred to him as "team Rashford" pretty obvious that those around him have pushed him into things he shouldn't have been involved in, Alex Ferguson wouldn't have let that happen.
In reply to Post #64
Not an out and out striker but the modern game has moved past that in most cases (Haaland and lewandowski being exceptions obviously)
He's got pace and can run with the ball just like Harry kane doesn't.
And his other passion in free school meals makes him a cut above the likes of Ronaldo and the typical ego driven types.
If he could find some consistency he'd be even better p
Not an out and out striker but the modern game has moved past that in most cases (Haaland and lewandowski being exceptions obviously)
He's got pace and can run with the ball just like Harry kane doesn't.
And his other passion in free school meals makes him a cut above the likes of Ronaldo and the typical ego driven types.
If he could find some consistency he'd be even better
p
In reply to Post #68
Roy Kean nailed it when he referred to him as "team Rashford" pretty obvious that those around him have pushed him into things he shouldn't have been involved in, Alex Ferguson wouldn't have let that happen.
100%
Roy Kean nailed it when he referred to him as "team Rashford" pretty obvious that those around him have pushed him into things he shouldn't have been involved in, Alex Ferguson wouldn't have let that happen.
100%
In reply to Post #69
consistency
That's the worry
I also thought Foden and Bellingham worked well together, more than a handful for anybody those two when they are playing well
It was an interesting front line that and nice to see we can mix it up. One day we will find our starting 11
consistency
That's the worry
I also thought Foden and Bellingham worked well together, more than a handful for anybody those two when they are playing well
It was an interesting front line that and nice to see we can mix it up. One day we will find our starting 11
Less of the negativity about Englands winning goalscorer please lads.
In reply to Post #72
Poland Argentina could be a really good game no sitting back in this for Argentina
Poland Argentina could be a really good game no sitting back in this for Argentina
In reply to Post #73
The Poles didnt deserve to go through, very poor. At least the Mexicans were going for it in the other game.
The Poles didnt deserve to go through, very poor. At least the Mexicans were going for it in the other game.
In reply to Post #73
Those bloody Poles... going over there, taking all those last 16 places....
Those bloody Poles... going over there, taking all those last 16 places....
In reply to Post #74
Poland where anti-football no ambition got to feel for the Mexicans and Saudis atleast they had ago
Poland where anti-football no ambition got to feel for the Mexicans and Saudis atleast they had ago
In reply to Post #76
Mourinho has made millions from that approach...
Another surprise result with France getting beat
It's definitely not boring so far.
I've got England in the sweepstake at work. Was gutted at first but if the Saudis can beat Argentina...
...
Yeah I know. I'm being silly
Mourinho has made millions from that approach...
Another surprise result with France getting beat
It's definitely not boring so far.
I've got England in the sweepstake at work. Was gutted at first but if the Saudis can beat Argentina...
...
Yeah I know. I'm being silly
In reply to Post #77
Different Argentina now from when the Saudis played them they seem to be growing into the World Cup and getting better each game they play.
One thing we learnt about France yesterday there squad doesn't have the depth we have
Different Argentina now from when the Saudis played them they seem to be growing into the World Cup and getting better each game they play.
One thing we learnt about France yesterday there squad doesn't have the depth we have
In reply to Post #78
They were maybe a bit complacent in the Saudi game.
France's 1st team should be able to beat anyone on their day but a suspension or injury and maybe you're right. Southgate hasn't even unleashed the best right back in the world yet...
They were maybe a bit complacent in the Saudi game.
France's 1st team should be able to beat anyone on their day but a suspension or injury and maybe you're right. Southgate hasn't even unleashed the best right back in the world yet...
In reply to Post #79
He can't Ben White's come home.
He can't Ben White's come home.
In reply to Post #80
Wow how many chances did Romelu Lukaku have Belgium have been embarrassing
Wow how many chances did Romelu Lukaku have Belgium have been embarrassing
Watching Costa Rica is like watching 10 Spidermen.
In reply to Post #81
He is *****, same as Belgium, teamwork zero
He is *****, same as Belgium, teamwork zero
In reply to Post #79
France's 1st team should be able to beat anyone on their day
So should England!
Take Mbeppe out of that squad and they are average, Giroude up front, similar to Lukkako, ****
France's 1st team should be able to beat anyone on their day
So should England!
Take Mbeppe out of that squad and they are average, Giroude up front, similar to Lukkako, ****
The Germans didn't like it up em 😅
In reply to Post #85
F*** em! 😆
Brilliant from Japan. 👏👏
F*** em! 😆
Brilliant from Japan. 👏👏
In reply to Post #84
Giroud is underrated
He's just equalled (passed even?) The French goalscorer record that was held by Henry
Their keeper is also better.
And if you took mbappe out of any team they'd feel it.
England do have a strong 1st eleven. Trouble is that Southgate doesn't play them...
Senegal will be a good test. England are lucky that mane isn't fit
Giroud is underrated
He's just equalled (passed even?) The French goalscorer record that was held by Henry
Their keeper is also better.
And if you took mbappe out of any team they'd feel it.
England do have a strong 1st eleven. Trouble is that Southgate doesn't play them...
Senegal will be a good test. England are lucky that mane isn't fit
In reply to Post #86
Watched it a pub with loads of japs in there.
They went mental, I was very pleased for them, especially the second goal that looked out of play.
Shame the Spaniards qualified but hey ho.
Watched it a pub with loads of japs in there.
They went mental, I was very pleased for them, especially the second goal that looked out of play.
Shame the Spaniards qualified but hey ho.
In reply to Post #88
At one point Spain were also going out, a great 90+ minutes of topsy turvy entertainment.
At one point Spain were also going out, a great 90+ minutes of topsy turvy entertainment.
In reply to Post #89
Wish they would have gone
Well done Japan, teamwork wins the day again
Wish they would have gone
Well done Japan, teamwork wins the day again
In reply to Post #87
17 goals in. 5 seasons at Chelsea! class act.
About 70 in 7 seasons at the gunners, world class at been on the bench lol. Wonder how many of those were with the head too, I bet most!
Said it now, you know the useless **** will score a crucial goal
And good on Southgate for leaving Trent on the bench, if he can't run up and down the touch line like a headless chicken he looks like a lost sheep
17 goals in. 5 seasons at Chelsea! class act.
About 70 in 7 seasons at the gunners, world class at been on the bench lol. Wonder how many of those were with the head too, I bet most!
Said it now, you know the useless **** will score a crucial goal
And good on Southgate for leaving Trent on the bench, if he can't run up and down the touch line like a headless chicken he looks like a lost sheep
Hope there's a camera in the tunnel at the Uruguay game, ref was getting it all the way off🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ronaldo v Messi in the final, the fix is in the money has been paid 👍
In reply to Post #92
The ref just wants to hope Suárez don't get near him
I
I did think though Cavani should have got awarded the penalty
The ref just wants to hope Suárez don't get near him
I
I did think though Cavani should have got awarded the penalty
In reply to Post #94
Never a penalty in a million years, he deliberately let his leg make contact. Should have been booked for simulation.
Never a penalty in a million years, he deliberately let his leg make contact. Should have been booked for simulation.
Well done Korea. What a cheeky pass that was from Son. 👌
In reply to Post #90
Karma for the disallowed Lampard (Fat Frank) goal.
And for bombing our chip shops.
Nearly as funny as 2001 when Liverpool beat Germany 5-1. I remember the commentators starting to laugh as the 5th goal went in, the Germans went silent, the the broadcaster muted the commentary and pumped up the crowd noise, 5000 England fans in Munich humming and whistling the Dam Busters theam tune.
After 66 possibly English footballs greatest moment in Europe, worth a YouTube
Karma for the disallowed Lampard (Fat Frank) goal.
And for bombing our chip shops.
Nearly as funny as 2001 when Liverpool beat Germany 5-1. I remember the commentators starting to laugh as the 5th goal went in, the Germans went silent, the the broadcaster muted the commentary and pumped up the crowd noise, 5000 England fans in Munich humming and whistling the Dam Busters theam tune.
After 66 possibly English footballs greatest moment in Europe, worth a YouTube
In reply to Post #96
Great player
Great player
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In reply to Post #99
Holland deserved that got there tactics spot on today looked in control from kick off
Holland deserved that got there tactics spot on today looked in control from kick off
In reply to Post #100
Is it time for an upset ?
The Aussies to bring Messi's World Cup hopes to an end ?
Is it time for an upset ?
The Aussies to bring Messi's World Cup hopes to an end ?
In reply to Post #101
Love it to happen but I think sadly Argentina are growing into this world cup
Love it to happen but I think sadly Argentina are growing into this world cup
In reply to Post #101
I hope so
Just sat watching now, Messi, how about that for a goal scoring record, unreal!
I hope so
Just sat watching now, Messi, how about that for a goal scoring record, unreal!
In reply to Post #103
I want them to win. I want the best player in the world, maybe the best ever, to win the world Cup.
Speaking of best players, looks like Pele is in time added on.
I want them to win. I want the best player in the world, maybe the best ever, to win the world Cup.
Speaking of best players, looks like Pele is in time added on.
In reply to Post #104
The Dutch will have them out
Take Messi out of that side they are crap
The Dutch will have them out
Take Messi out of that side they are crap
In reply to Post #106
Take Messi out..
Take mbappe out..
You need a new line scozza
I think you could be right though. The Dutch are quietly doing a very good job. Can't believe some pundits had the USA to beat them.
And even with Messi, there's virgil to contend with so it could be game over for them.
Take Messi out..
Take mbappe out..
You need a new line scozza
I think you could be right though. The Dutch are quietly doing a very good job. Can't believe some pundits had the USA to beat them.
And even with Messi, there's virgil to contend with so it could be game over for them.
Why have the BBC got Dublin as a commentator,he was useless as a player and he is giving his opinion on players that have achieved more than he ever did.
In reply to Post #108
To be fair... that's most English ex players commenting on world cups, champions league finals etc.
Doesn't he do a house renovation show now?
To be fair... that's most English ex players commenting on world cups, champions league finals etc.
Doesn't he do a house renovation show now?
In reply to Post #108
He's crap. He just prattles on and on, talking b*******.
He's not the only one.
He's crap. He just prattles on and on, talking b*******.
He's not the only one.
In reply to Post #110
Don't knock him he knows a good house when he sees one👍
Don't knock him he knows a good house when he sees one👍
Poland, about as good at defending tonight as there were at the start of WW2
In reply to Post #111
He Never was any good with walls
That's why he always wants to knock them down.
He Never was any good with walls
That's why he always wants to knock them down.
In reply to Post #112
Everyone, if it all goes wrong tonight there's another in 4 years time.
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In reply to Post #112
Funny how you get no crowd troubles if the consequences are getting your hands chopped off, stoned or chained to a wall for twenty years. What a fabulous country👍
Southgate: yeah it's great to see Marcus rashford back to his best and scoring important goals for England
....
Southgate: yeah Marcus is dropped to the bench for the game tonight.
...
Edit : luckily there's the Bellingham / Henderson combination that were all looking forward to in the Premier league soon... 😀
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Southgate: yeah Marcus is dropped to the bench for the game tonight.
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Edit : luckily there's the Bellingham / Henderson combination that were all looking forward to in the Premier league soon... 😀
In reply to Post #118
I didn't know Henderson was going to Man City too
I didn't know Henderson was going to Man City too
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In reply to Post #111
Good first half performance and decent overhaul, another plus point we did not concede either
HMG looked suspect a couple of times, JG was poor!
Star performances from Kane, Bellingham and Foden for me, some great attacking football
Senegal are difficult to play against too!
HMG looked suspect a couple of times, JG was poor!
Star performances from Kane, Bellingham and Foden for me, some great attacking football
Senegal are difficult to play against too!
In reply to Post #122
Strength in depth, tallyho tallyho
Operation Overlord next 😘
Strength in depth, tallyho tallyho
Operation Overlord next 😘
In reply to Post #122
Senegal difficulties in going forward cost my acca tonight the useless sods🤣
Senegal difficulties in going forward cost my acca tonight the useless sods🤣
Klopp to Germany, Gerrard to Liverpool?
In reply to Post #125
We will beat France, I think they will implode on the night.
We will beat France, I think they will implode on the night.
In reply to Post #126
Tough game. Keeping Mbappe quiet is the key, but I fear he will run rings around Maguire. 🤦♂️
Tough game. Keeping Mbappe quiet is the key, but I fear he will run rings around Maguire. 🤦♂️
In reply to Post #127
Agree, seems to have been playing more left sided thankfully, I reckon Walker can deal with is pace
But if we have a weakness in defence...
Is he 100% fit, didn't look it to me?
Agree, seems to have been playing more left sided thankfully, I reckon Walker can deal with is pace
But if we have a weakness in defence...
Is he 100% fit, didn't look it to me?
In reply to Post #128
Japan's penalties where just aweful shame they have had a great world cup
Japan's penalties where just aweful shame they have had a great world cup
In reply to Post #129
Yes, appalling. Let themselves down a bit I think.
Yes, appalling. Let themselves down a bit I think.
Samba boys looking good, what a pass for the third goal, brilliant
In reply to Post #131
This is men against boys Koreas defence is shocking
If results go right it could be Brazil Argentina semi final that could be something special
This is men against boys Koreas defence is shocking
If results go right it could be Brazil Argentina semi final that could be something special
In reply to Post #132
I'd love to know what the Korean manager is saying to the players at half time.
I'd love to know what the Korean manager is saying to the players at half time.
In reply to Post #128
Luckily giroud is useless and won't score eh?...
I was surprised at how England did against Senegal. It would be even more surprising if they beat France but if Saudi can beat Argentina....
Brazil... winning for Pele?
Luckily giroud is useless and won't score eh?...
I was surprised at how England did against Senegal. It would be even more surprising if they beat France but if Saudi can beat Argentina....
Brazil... winning for Pele?
In reply to Post #132
Exactley that, horrendous defending but looked good on the break
Brazil still playing similar tactics to when the Germans thrashed them, nothing in midfield, like two banks of 4 or 5 in defence or attack
Exactley that, horrendous defending but looked good on the break
Brazil still playing similar tactics to when the Germans thrashed them, nothing in midfield, like two banks of 4 or 5 in defence or attack
In reply to Post #134
He had is luck in the last game, I hope
Cmon England, player for player we are better than the frogs, we just need to get it together as a team on the day, and score...
He had is luck in the last game, I hope
Cmon England, player for player we are better than the frogs, we just need to get it together as a team on the day, and score...
In reply to Post #136
Wow morocco I never thought that was going to happen
Just seen Ronaldo been dropped to the bench for Portugal come on Switzerland 🇨🇭
Wow morocco I never thought that was going to happen
Just seen Ronaldo been dropped to the bench for Portugal come on Switzerland 🇨🇭
In reply to Post #137
Neither did i but Spain ain't the team they were.
As for Portugal the manager says with Ronaldo it's all about him not the team good call IMHO.
Neither did i but Spain ain't the team they were.
As for Portugal the manager says with Ronaldo it's all about him not the team good call IMHO.
In reply to Post #138
Enrique had his players take over a 1000 penalties before the world cup just shows you can't replicate the pressure of a penalty shoot out
Enrique had his players take over a 1000 penalties before the world cup just shows you can't replicate the pressure of a penalty shoot out
What odds would you have got for Spain missing all their penalties?
Fantastic from Morocco.
Hope they go further.
Fantastic from Morocco.
Hope they go further.
In reply to Post #140
They certainly know how to defend they could go all the way.
They certainly know how to defend they could go all the way.
In reply to Post #140
Diego's out
Well done Morocco
Diego's out
Well done Morocco
That's the end of Ronaldo then.
In reply to Post #143
Hopefully
Hopefully
In reply to Post #143
Why's that then?
I didn't see any of yesterday's football.
Why's that then?
I didn't see any of yesterday's football.
In reply to Post #145
He was a sub didn't come on until 70 odd minutes and his replacement scored a hat trick lol
He was a sub didn't come on until 70 odd minutes and his replacement scored a hat trick lol
In reply to Post #146
Much like Man United Portugal are a better team without Ronaldo in the starting 11
Portugal's manager got it spot on yesterday leaving Ronaldo on the bench use him as a impact player or when the games already won
Much like Man United Portugal are a better team without Ronaldo in the starting 11
Portugal's manager got it spot on yesterday leaving Ronaldo on the bench use him as a impact player or when the games already won
In reply to Post #147
Agreed
Is he going to strop out of Portugal too?
Not seeing the queues of big clubs to sign him up. Saudi payday for him maybe? MLS?
Agreed
Is he going to strop out of Portugal too?
Not seeing the queues of big clubs to sign him up. Saudi payday for him maybe? MLS?
Have a dance about that Naymar you bottler
In reply to Post #149
Exactly my thoughts
Exactly my thoughts
Bye Bye Brazil. Bye Bye Naymar. 😂
In reply to Post #149
Great news.
Let's hope we don't bottle it.
Great news.
Let's hope we don't bottle it.
In reply to Post #151
Result that for Croatia
Result that for Croatia
In reply to Post #153
Brazil out, well it is winter 😀
Is it time to put a bet on England to win it 😉
Brazil out, well it is winter 😀
Is it time to put a bet on England to win it 😉
In reply to Post #153
Wide open now, anybodys.
Fancy this next match to be a cracker. Think the Dutch will edge it though.
Wide open now, anybodys.
Fancy this next match to be a cracker. Think the Dutch will edge it though.
In reply to Post #155
Fancy Argentina to win this but the winners of France England to win the World Cup
Good thing about Brazil being knocked out Paquetá will be available for West Hams friendly against Fulham next week
Fancy Argentina to win this but the winners of France England to win the World Cup
Good thing about Brazil being knocked out Paquetá will be available for West Hams friendly against Fulham next week
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I drew England in the sweep at work... immediately asked 'so who's got Brazil then?'
Full of surprises this one
I drew England in the sweep at work... immediately asked 'so who's got Brazil then?'
Full of surprises this one
In reply to Post #156
As Portugal go under the radar.
As Portugal go under the radar.
In reply to Post #159
Watching Holland is like watching Wimbledon in the crazy gang days
What a free kick so cleverley worked
Watching Holland is like watching Wimbledon in the crazy gang days
What a free kick so cleverley worked
Sunday pub league ref.
In reply to Post #161
Tell me about it I was just amazed he didn't send anyone off
Tell me about it I was just amazed he didn't send anyone off
In reply to Post #160
Bitter sweet result for me.
Didn't want to see virgil knocked out. Been a fan of the Dutch since cruyff, krol, van der kerkhof johnny rep and the like. Then gullit and van Basten of course.
But...
I'd really love to see Messi lift the World Cup...
...
Or jordan Henderson
Bitter sweet result for me.
Didn't want to see virgil knocked out. Been a fan of the Dutch since cruyff, krol, van der kerkhof johnny rep and the like. Then gullit and van Basten of course.
But...
I'd really love to see Messi lift the World Cup...
...
Or jordan Henderson
In reply to Post #161
Adds a bit of spice to the game.
Adds a bit of spice to the game.
In reply to Post #160
Extra time, everything depends on it, what a free kick that was
Like you say, Ariel bombardment killed them, should have tried it 45 minutes earlier
Unlucky for the Dutch
Extra time, everything depends on it, what a free kick that was
Like you say, Ariel bombardment killed them, should have tried it 45 minutes earlier
Unlucky for the Dutch
In reply to Post #165
Argentina couldn't handle the big guys upfront Holland should have kept playing the direct game throughout the Extra time period.
Argentina couldn't handle the big guys upfront Holland should have kept playing the direct game throughout the Extra time period.
In reply to Post #164
Well at the moment the uk has some of the best strikers in the world, so we're in with a good chance 👍🏼
Well at the moment the uk has some of the best strikers in the world, so we're in with a good chance 👍🏼
In reply to Post #167
Yeah, but who'd have thought the USA would have trouble finding someone who could shoot?
Yeah, but who'd have thought the USA would have trouble finding someone who could shoot?
In reply to Post #165
If England met them in the final could they play and beat them playing that way though.
If England met them in the final could they play and beat them playing that way though.
In reply to Post #168
Portuguese clearly not liking it up em.
Some award winning acting by them too.
Some award winning acting by them too.
Cheerio Pepe you diving ****.🤣🤣🤣
In reply to Post #172
And Fernandes let alone CR7
And Fernandes let alone CR7
In reply to Post #173
In tears in the tunnel, not about him though 🤣🤣
In tears in the tunnel, not about him though 🤣🤣
In reply to Post #174
Never is.
Hopefully he'll realise that his career is going downward now.
Never is.
Hopefully he'll realise that his career is going downward now.
In reply to Post #174
You have to laugh good riddance we don't have to put up with his crying attitude no more
Always remember his winking when he got Rooney sent off 🤬
You have to laugh good riddance we don't have to put up with his crying attitude no more
Always remember his winking when he got Rooney sent off 🤬
In reply to Post #175
But the Arab's want to pay him £174 million for a few seasons, just can't see what they get out of it. Possibly tv money out that way .
But the Arab's want to pay him £174 million for a few seasons, just can't see what they get out of it. Possibly tv money out that way .
Looks like France for world cup glory, even the ref agrees. .....
Shocking display from the biased ref so far, we struggled to win anything in the first half.
Shocking display from the biased ref so far, we struggled to win anything in the first half.
In reply to Post #178
We are so flat really need something / someone to spark us into life when we come out.
Where's fergies hairdryer ?
We are so flat really need something / someone to spark us into life when we come out.
Where's fergies hairdryer ?
In reply to Post #179
Nice quick response at the start of the second half
Nice quick response at the start of the second half
Another Sunday pub league ref!
2-1 win for the ref's chosen side. Well done .
England doing what England do.
Scozza.....
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.... giroud....
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.... giroud....
At least we won't get to suffer the ignominy of losing to Morocco. We'll leave that to France. 😉
Maybe England need a different approach. It will be a piss taking waste of time so just don't give a f##k about it.
Never trust a Spud.
In reply to Post #186
Treat the world cup like the Eurovision Song Contest?
Worth a go ...
Treat the world cup like the Eurovision Song Contest?
Worth a go ...
In reply to Post #187
👍 my thoughts exactly
Time for England to get new younger number 9 who can be a long time part of this England squad
👍 my thoughts exactly
Time for England to get new younger number 9 who can be a long time part of this England squad
In reply to Post #189
Who would you go for? Wilson maybe?
I'd rather a change of system to a more fluid 433 to utilise the likes of foden, mount, rashford, sterling, grealish and some of the players coming through like Elliott
It would need a more progressive manager to make it work though...
Edit - and I'd play the world's best right back too...
Who would you go for? Wilson maybe?
I'd rather a change of system to a more fluid 433 to utilise the likes of foden, mount, rashford, sterling, grealish and some of the players coming through like Elliott
It would need a more progressive manager to make it work though...
Edit - and I'd play the world's best right back too...
In reply to Post #190
Eddie Howe as manager,he would pick players on performance not names.Southgate has had his time and needs to go now.Tomori should of been in that team and Ivan Toney
Eddie Howe as manager,he would pick players on performance not names.Southgate has had his time and needs to go now.Tomori should of been in that team and Ivan Toney
In reply to Post #191
Do like the look of Tomori another young player who can be a long term part of this team
Not sure about Toney but he should have been in Qatar number 9 seems to be a postion where we ain't blessed with players coming through at the moment
I personally think Southgate will stay on to after the Euro's
Do like the look of Tomori another young player who can be a long term part of this team
Not sure about Toney but he should have been in Qatar number 9 seems to be a postion where we ain't blessed with players coming through at the moment
I personally think Southgate will stay on to after the Euro's
In reply to Post #192
I hope you're wrong about Southgate
I hope you're wrong about Southgate
FA have stated that they intend to extend Southgates contract if he wishes to stay on. 🤦♂️
More fawning from Wright /Lineker and the like.
More fawning from Wright /Lineker and the like.
In reply to Post #187
Exactly
Disappointing but I felt we were the better side and just unlucky. Frances opener was a good goal but most times the keeper stops those. As for the penalty, I bet he won't do that again!
Southgate, I believe he has brought the team on, defensive with a lot of the ball, goal scoring in open play CONSISTENTLY is my only concern
Exactly
Disappointing but I felt we were the better side and just unlucky. Frances opener was a good goal but most times the keeper stops those. As for the penalty, I bet he won't do that again!
Southgate, I believe he has brought the team on, defensive with a lot of the ball, goal scoring in open play CONSISTENTLY is my only concern
In reply to Post #184
Said that's what he did, head too. We had a chance and fluffed it
Said that's what he did, head too. We had a chance and fluffed it
In reply to Post #191
Agree with you on that
Can't see him leaving the toon any time soon though
Agree with you on that
Can't see him leaving the toon any time soon though
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The big difference is Jonny Wilkinson won us a world cup,Harry Kane won't ever win one.If he stays at Spurs he will go his whole career without any winners medals
The big difference is Jonny Wilkinson won us a world cup,Harry Kane won't ever win one.If he stays at Spurs he will go his whole career without any winners medals
In reply to Post #201
Your 100% right there fella
Your 100% right there fella
The sh** is really starting to hit the fan now with the corruption over this World Cup. Bent EU officials, who would of thought that? 🤔
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63941509
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63941509
In reply to Post #203
Think it's something the whole world new had gone on
Too late now
Think it's something the whole world new had gone on
Too late now
In reply to Post #204
Yep, we all new it had gone on. But that high up?
Its not that late that they can't be arrested as they are doing now.
Yep, we all new it had gone on. But that high up?
Its not that late that they can't be arrested as they are doing now.
In reply to Post #205
On the basis of that I reckon the world cup should be declared null and void and started all over again.
As the EU is corrupt and we are no longer part of it we are fit to stage it in the UK next summer, a year late, just like the Euro's.
On the basis of that I reckon the world cup should be declared null and void and started all over again.
As the EU is corrupt and we are no longer part of it we are fit to stage it in the UK next summer, a year late, just like the Euro's.
In reply to Post #206
Very good point that. 🤔
Very good point that. 🤔
In reply to Post #206
Yeah... no chance of corruption here....
You'll change your tune when they close off the roads around Wembley and divert via Lewisham...
Yeah... no chance of corruption here....
You'll change your tune when they close off the roads around Wembley and divert via Lewisham...
Messi he is unbelievable,I hope he can lift that trophy on Sunday
he is unbelievable,I hope he can lift that trophy on Sunday
In reply to Post #209
Sounds like I've hit a nerve here
You do realise that post was conjured in a land of fantasy, not to be taken seriously and now you've spoilt it.
But now you mention it corruption is rife in my local Labour council.
They say they are cash strapped but they are to spend more money for further gentrification in the area where the local mayors mates live.
But hey this is a football thread and it's your beloved EU not my local council that's the focus.
Sounds like I've hit a nerve here
You do realise that post was conjured in a land of fantasy, not to be taken seriously and now you've spoilt it.
But now you mention it corruption is rife in my local Labour council.
They say they are cash strapped but they are to spend more money for further gentrification in the area where the local mayors mates live.
But hey this is a football thread and it's your beloved EU not my local council that's the focus.
In reply to Post #210
Different class the way he reads the game and plays it
Shame this is probably the last time we get to see this old Croatian team play together
Different class the way he reads the game and plays it
Shame this is probably the last time we get to see this old Croatian team play together
In reply to Post #211
I was of course joking - well about tge second part anyway
As for Messi - braders I'm with you on that. If anyone ever deserved to lift the world Cup (maybe cruyff in '74 too) ...
I was of course joking - well about tge second part anyway
As for Messi - braders I'm with you on that. If anyone ever deserved to lift the world Cup (maybe cruyff in '74 too) ...
In reply to Post #213
Not sure if I believe you Mal.
Myself included, we all bite occasionally but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt this time.
I wish my world cup fantasy could come true but we all know that when the EU is part of it, just like corrupt FIFA they will find a way of turning a blind eye to it.
Mal no need to respond to that, i'm only having another wind up
Not sure if I believe you Mal.
Myself included, we all bite occasionally but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt this time.
I wish my world cup fantasy could come true but we all know that when the EU is part of it, just like corrupt FIFA they will find a way of turning a blind eye to it.
Mal no need to respond to that, i'm only having another wind up
Cmon Morocco 🇲🇦
In reply to Post #215
Morocco played way they just didn't have that cutting edge upfront
Morocco played way they just didn't have that cutting edge upfront
In reply to Post #216
Cmon Argentina 🇦🇷
Cmon Argentina 🇦🇷
In reply to Post #217
Nah rather the froggies than the argies.
Nah rather the froggies than the argies.
In reply to Post #217
Could be a classic. Two of the top 5 players in the world right now going head to head in Messi and mbappe.
France probably favourites but the little fella looks like he's on a mission
Could be a classic. Two of the top 5 players in the world right now going head to head in Messi and mbappe.
France probably favourites but the little fella looks like he's on a mission
In reply to Post #219
I just hope it's a good game
Messi looks like a man on a mission so I'm going for a Argentina 🇦🇷 win
I just hope it's a good game
Messi looks like a man on a mission so I'm going for a Argentina 🇦🇷 win
I just think France have that bit more quality all over the pitch but Argentina are playing with alot of heart and their fans have been amazing
Allez Les Bleus!
Have some of that Macron you plastic Napoleon 🤣🤣🤣
In reply to Post #223
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Dear oh dear 🤣🤣🤣
In reply to Post #225
Just unbelievable France have been aweful today
Just unbelievable France have been aweful today
In reply to Post #226
When you have that man Mbappe you can never rule them out.
When you have that man Mbappe you can never rule them out.
That was a value for money final 👌
I expect Ronaldo is sat at home really pleased for Messi 🤔
MessiSometimes things just feel right eh?
What a game that was
Argentina deserved winners for me, France we're out of it for 80 minutes until the stupid penalty and then Mbeppe's wonder goal. Argentina superb throughout, just love how comfortable they are on the ball in and around the opponents box. I fancied the keeper in the shoot out, he had his fingers on both of Mbeppes first efforts, superb performance. Don't know why he took DiMaria off though?
As for Messi, just proved that he is world class, superb all round
Mbeppe will be back, quality player and finisher
Argentina deserved winners for me, France we're out of it for 80 minutes until the stupid penalty and then Mbeppe's wonder goal. Argentina superb throughout, just love how comfortable they are on the ball in and around the opponents box. I fancied the keeper in the shoot out, he had his fingers on both of Mbeppes first efforts, superb performance. Don't know why he took DiMaria off though?
As for Messi, just proved that he is world class, superb all round
Mbeppe will be back, quality player and finisher
What a final and I'm glad I got to see the GOAT lift the trophy
Writing in the stars that Messi and Argentina where to go on and win the World cup
Some things where just ment to be
Some things where just ment to be
In reply to Post #232
Same here
Same here
In reply to Post #233
A mischievous part of me wanted the Argies to lose. Not because I'm a fan of the French, far from it, just not a fan of fairy tale endings, unless it's non league teams beating the bigger boys
A mischievous part of me wanted the Argies to lose. Not because I'm a fan of the French, far from it, just not a fan of fairy tale endings, unless it's non league teams beating the bigger boys
In reply to Post #231
Yeah mbappe will definitely be there again - probably the player to take on the best in the world tag for the next few years. There's little to not like about him and the way he plays.
Surely the Messi v Ronaldo debate is now over. (Never was a question for me)
Wonder what kind of welcome back he'll get at PSG?
Yeah mbappe will definitely be there again - probably the player to take on the best in the world tag for the next few years. There's little to not like about him and the way he plays.
Surely the Messi v Ronaldo debate is now over. (Never was a question for me)
Wonder what kind of welcome back he'll get at PSG?
England win the Fair play award for the least bookings. Maybe that's our problem,
maybe we should be cheat like the Argies have done all the way through.
maybe we should be cheat like the Argies have done all the way through.
In reply to Post #237
I didn't see any of the argies get booked for diving in the box,with a user name like yours it's clear you don't know decent football when you see it
I didn't see any of the argies get booked for diving in the box,with a user name like yours it's clear you don't know decent football when you see it
In reply to Post #237
Didn't see Argentina cheat today it was a French player Thuram who got booked for diving
Argentina started the tournament slowly but they grew into
Didn't see Argentina cheat today it was a French player Thuram who got booked for diving
Argentina started the tournament slowly but they grew into
In reply to Post #239
Tell you what, you wouldn't want to get told off by Thuram's dad... now he was a beast of a player.
I saw a team today who were willing to give every last drop for their captain. They looked like they wanted it more for him than for themselves.
And don't England always win the fair play awards? Better at disguising our late tackles maybe? Sympathy prize because of the amount of TV money from the UK networks?
Tell you what, you wouldn't want to get told off by Thuram's dad... now he was a beast of a player.
I saw a team today who were willing to give every last drop for their captain. They looked like they wanted it more for him than for themselves.
And don't England always win the fair play awards? Better at disguising our late tackles maybe? Sympathy prize because of the amount of TV money from the UK networks?
In reply to Post #240
Spot on Mal those Argentina players gave absolutely everything for the captain today they wanted it so much more then the French.
Took France 79 minutes to realise they where in the world cup final today
Spot on Mal those Argentina players gave absolutely everything for the captain today they wanted it so much more then the French.
Took France 79 minutes to realise they where in the world cup final today
In reply to Post #241
Two questions.
1, could Messi do it on a wet Tuesday night in Stoke ?
2, would England have done any better today instead of the French?
Two questions.
1, could Messi do it on a wet Tuesday night in Stoke ?
2, would England have done any better today instead of the French?
In reply to Post #242
1. Let's say he's played it safe. They say he's won everything but he hasn't won a winners medal for the Premier League, the hardest and best league in the world.
2. No Kane would've missed the penalties.
1. Let's say he's played it safe. They say he's won everything but he hasn't won a winners medal for the Premier League, the hardest and best league in the world.
2. No Kane would've missed the penalties.
In reply to Post #243
Exactly, a farmers league and a fixed league , didn't have the bottle for a 3rd round tie at Dulwich Hamlet in the cup on a Friday night did he.
****ing fraud
Exactly, a farmers league and a fixed league , didn't have the bottle for a 3rd round tie at Dulwich Hamlet in the cup on a Friday night did he.
****ing fraud
In reply to Post #242
Stoke can't even do it on a wet Tuesday night in Stoke
Stoke can't even do it on a wet Tuesday night in Stoke
Exactly, Argie players just didn't get booked. It's been a theme all the way through. Messi seems completely immune to any form of booking even the hand ball against Holland. Diving, play acting, getting other players booked, harassing the ref, fouls on the blind side of the ref, all typical Argie stuff. Yet, you all turn a blind eye because of Messi.
There is no doubt he is a fantastic player, but drugs made him the player he is, he wouldn't have done anything without them.
Ronaldo maybe a mardarse but at least he's clean!
Bradders, I dunna follow Stoke, I follow no individual team, I just watch the football I like to watch.
There is no doubt he is a fantastic player, but drugs made him the player he is, he wouldn't have done anything without them.
Ronaldo maybe a mardarse but at least he's clean!
Bradders, I dunna follow Stoke, I follow no individual team, I just watch the football I like to watch.
In reply to Post #246
Nobody would admit to following stoke on an open forum What drugs is Messi on and at least he has never had to pay any women off
Nobody would admit to following stoke on an open forum
What drugs is Messi on and at least he has never had to pay any women off
In reply to Post #247
I didn't say he was 'on' any drug. When he arrived at Barcelona he was very small, they new they had an exceptional talent on their hands. So they pumped him full of growth hormones to make him the size he is. Apparently all legal and above board, cough cough.
Great player that he is, he's not the real deal as he has been enhanced.
I didn't say he was 'on' any drug. When he arrived at Barcelona he was very small, they new they had an exceptional talent on their hands. So they pumped him full of growth hormones to make him the size he is. Apparently all legal and above board, cough cough.
Great player that he is, he's not the real deal as he has been enhanced.
I saw quite a few players who have won 'the hardest league in the world' not lifting a world Cup ...
De bruyne? Ronaldo? Van dyk? Foden? Aguero? Salah?
Don't believe the hype. I love the premier league but just because Messi never played in it doesn't diminish his achievements. Same with Pele, Maradona, Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Maldini, the real Ronaldo
Sure la liga has Almeria, but the premier league has Everton so....
De bruyne? Ronaldo? Van dyk? Foden? Aguero? Salah?
Don't believe the hype. I love the premier league but just because Messi never played in it doesn't diminish his achievements. Same with Pele, Maradona, Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Maldini, the real Ronaldo
Sure la liga has Almeria, but the premier league has Everton so....
In reply to Post #248
Did the growth drug help with his movement,vision,passing and how he takes players on with ease.Messi was already doing that against kids twice his age,he is a very good role model on and off the pitch can that be said about Ronaldo,Ronaldo has had to work at it,Messi is just naturally gifted and has won something Ronaldo never will,he also is loved by his fellow professionals.Most clubs Ronaldo has left they are glad to see the back of him,hence why no team want him now
Did the growth drug help with his movement,vision,passing and how he takes players on with ease.Messi was already doing that against kids twice his age,he is a very good role model on and off the pitch can that be said about Ronaldo,Ronaldo has had to work at it,Messi is just naturally gifted and has won something Ronaldo never will,he also is loved by his fellow professionals.Most clubs Ronaldo has left they are glad to see the back of him,hence why no team want him now
In reply to Post #249
Yes loads of great players but to be crowned the greatest player of all time you need to prove it by playing in toughest league in my opinion.
Yes loads of great players but to be crowned the greatest player of all time you need to prove it by playing in toughest league in my opinion.
In reply to Post #251
Bah - the 'toughest' league
In that case you probably need to look at someone playing in the Scots second division then. Sloping pitches that thaw out for about five games in May and wind that turns your blood blue.
Bah - the 'toughest' league
In that case you probably need to look at someone playing in the Scots second division then. Sloping pitches that thaw out for about five games in May and wind that turns your blood blue.
In reply to Post #248
He was getting those injections BEFORE he went to Barca...they just carried on paying for his treatment as his family were struggling to pay .
He was getting those injections BEFORE he went to Barca...they just carried on paying for his treatment as his family were struggling to pay .
In reply to Post #251
Out of interest.
What do you think is the toughest league?
Out of interest.
What do you think is the toughest league?
In reply to Post #254
The paras and Royal Marines..
The paras and Royal Marines..
In reply to Post #254
Basildon Sunday League.
Basildon Sunday League.
In reply to Post #254
The human league...
Hear me out. They not appear so on first glance but to walk around Sheffield in the 80's with that haircut and make up...? Fearless doesn't come close.
The human league...
Hear me out. They not appear so on first glance but to walk around Sheffield in the 80's with that haircut and make up...? Fearless doesn't come close.
In reply to Post #252
Yes now you've pulled me up about it toughest was not the right word.
I'm changing it to the best league.
If you don't agree tell me what is
@cam
The best league is the PL
Yes now you've pulled me up about it toughest was not the right word.
I'm changing it to the best league.
If you don't agree tell me what is
@cam
The best league is the PL
In reply to Post #258
It's only the best league when Liverpool win it
It's only the best league when Liverpool win it
In reply to Post #250
Without the drug he wouldn't be playing, simple.
Ronaldo to Arsenal?
Without the drug he wouldn't be playing, simple.
Ronaldo to Arsenal?
In reply to Post #260
What a load of ********
What a load of ********
In reply to Post #261
Messi suffered from a very rare growth hormone deficiency.
He was very fortunate their was treatment to treat his GHD as are we to have been around to see such a talent.
Messi suffered from a very rare growth hormone deficiency.
He was very fortunate their was treatment to treat his GHD as are we to have been around to see such a talent.
In reply to Post #262
I don't care about his injections for Growth we are just so lucky to see players like Messi and Ronaldo perform at such standards over the years
I don't care about his injections for Growth we are just so lucky to see players like Messi and Ronaldo perform at such standards over the years
In reply to Post #263
And Harry maguire.....
And Harry maguire.....
In reply to Post #256
I played for LCN back in the day. was usually 8 nil down by half time..
I played for LCN back in the day. was usually 8 nil down by half time..
In reply to Post #264
Oh Harry Maguire 🤣🤣🤣
Oh Harry Maguire 🤣🤣🤣
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