CB Fry Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 It will be the tempo, expectation, atmosphere and style of game that will be like no other for lambert. Hence the 'big test' line Amazing you even need to point this out to people, TDD. It's a sensational new m-board viewpoint - if you are good in the league then you'll be good internationally because it's, like, easier and that. Such a pity no one told John Barnes. Or the tens, probably hundreds of English players for whom this hasn't been the case over the last thirty years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 He has got himself into the team, grabbed his chance and doesnt look out of place, fair play to the lad and yes it has been a fairytale and a gamble that paid off. Personally I think he will do a good job tonight but as Samuals said it has the potential to turn sour for him. He will now be a decent option up until the WC, but lets be honest, Welbeck, Sturridge and Rooney are all better options than him and after the WC we shoukd IMHO drop anyone too old for the next WC which will include all the centurians and Lambert unfortunately Considering Rickie had given up up on ever getting a cap, I'm just enjoying his goals and games so far and the fact that he maybe in the WC squadblet alone what's going to happen post2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 (edited) He has got himself into the team, grabbed his chance and doesnt look out of place, fair play to the lad and yes it has been a fairytale and a gamble that paid off. Personally I think he will do a good job tonight but as Samuals said it has the potential to turn sour for him. He will now be a decent option up until the WC, but lets be honest, Welbeck, Sturridge and Rooney are all better options than him and after the WC we shoukd IMHO drop anyone too old for the next WC which will include all the centurians and Lambert unfortunately I disagree. When Rooney is not available Lambert is the perfect replacement. He's not in the same class as Wayne but he disrupts the system less when he steps in for Rooney. I also think suggesting things will turn sour is unfair. Tonight's game could be a very tight one, a game that you often see Rooney becomming frustrated in and having a poor game. Edited 10 September, 2013 by notnowcato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Might be difficult for Rickie tonight, he isn't going to get a lot of chances looking at England's line up. Would love it if he scored again though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Martini Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 This sums up the pervasive attitude in many glory team players, and why SRL is so popular by contrast: Its also bull****, if we look at the Netherlands for instance then this was the first time in years they played regular senior national team players in an U21 squad. Its quite common that U21 that play for the senior team do not participate. I also understand why they wouldn't want to participate. They're not really regulars for their club teams so I understand them wanting to take part in the whole pre-season (which isn't really possible if you played in the U21 Euro's). Its very easy to judge them for not having enough pride but the fact of the matter is that they played a summertournament 2012 and will probably play on in 2014. At some point the body needs a rest. They're choosing with their heads and not with their hart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Can you explain what bit of that article demonstrates the media being "hell bent on English failure"? Seriously, pick a sentence. Or two if you like. I honestly cannot see what is wrong with that piece. If an almost indentical article was written about Wellbeck or Andy Carroll people on here would point to it as another example of "the media" overhyping average England players. Hi CB Fry, I'm not specifically referencing the article, I'm referencing my 20 odd years watching England and constantly feeling exasperated by the build them up, knock them down attitude. The Mail article is an odd mix of the two. I can't see how anyone, with England best interests at heart, could find anything negative to say about Rickie's success. Yet they're already find headlines like: Do Hodgson's hopes really rest on one-time beetroot bottler Lambert from Kirkby? Do you really not find that headline offensive to Rickie's ability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 (edited) Hi CB Fry, I'm not specifically referencing the article, I'm referencing my 20 odd years watching England and constantly feeling exasperated by the build them up, knock them down attitude. The Mail article is an odd mix of the two. I can't see how anyone, with England best interests at heart, could find anything negative to say about Rickie's success. Yet they're already find headlines like: Do Hodgson's hopes really rest on one-time beetroot bottler Lambert from Kirkby? Do you really not find that headline offensive to Rickie's ability? Sort of. But good as he is, a team which is capable of competing for honours in major international tournaments starts with better players than Rickie Lambert. The question is at what point, and for how long, England has ever been this team. Anyone invested in England's success has to think about those issues. Edited 10 September, 2013 by DuncanRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 £200 down on various bets....... Come on ENGLAND! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Come on you reds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 I'm so excite! I usually only watch england games so i can hate on milners + coles etc, but Rickie has reduced the England c*nt factor by about 40%! I almost hope they win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 hahaha speeches ffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 C'mon Rickie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 All b*llocks aside, here we go. Heavy atmosphere there. Hope we can feed off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Nooooooooooooooooooooo TV Feed drops out just before KO Panic over it's back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 did you miss the goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Theo starting on the right in the Welbeck role from Friday. Early threat from Ukraine, our defender caught standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbria Saint Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Anyone have a feed that works outside the UK? I'm in Turkey and ITV is blocked here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Rickie's first touch, holds off a defender to lay the ball off for a Gerrard strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Hooch?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 lambert's flick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Hi CB Fry, I'm not specifically referencing the article, I'm referencing my 20 odd years watching England and constantly feeling exasperated by the build them up, knock them down attitude. The Mail article is an odd mix of the two. I can't see how anyone, with England best interests at heart, could find anything negative to say about Rickie's success. Yet they're already find headlines like: Do Hodgson's hopes really rest on one-time beetroot bottler Lambert from Kirkby? Do you really not find that headline offensive to Rickie's ability? No. It's not offensive....it's meaningless. Just like "he's like one of us/not like a pampered premadonna/breath of fresh air" stuff we've had, the "positive" angle on exactly the same theme. It's really not negative, just a story. Anyway. Who cares. Game on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Lambert already threading it through the Ukraine defence, dropped deep, ball through onto Walcott's run. 'Keeper injured, corner to England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Ouch. Walcott on Piatov - that's gonna hurt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Great ball from Lambert to Walcott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Cahill getting in the way of Lambert pffffft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Their number ten is enjoying playing against Walker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 What is Hart doing! You never wait for the bounce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Really lucky that the referee is favouring Joe Hart, despite the fact that Hart is trying to give a goal / penalty away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 England defence all over the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrensup Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Ukraine seem pretty good at putting in these drifting balls, it's a little worrying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Anyone have a feed that works outside the UK? I'm in Turkey and ITV is blocked here. Good game this! Probably best game of all time. One of them games people will tell their grandchildren about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbria Saint Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Good game this! Probably best game of all time. One of them games people will tell their grandchildren about. Thanks Bearsy. I knew I could rely on you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picard Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Anyone have a feed that works outside the UK? I'm in Turkey and ITV is blocked here. With Chrome use extension Hola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbria Saint Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Good game this! Probably best game of all time. One of them games people will tell their grandchildren about. Thanks Bearsy. I knew I could rely on you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 ITV commentator fawning over Rickie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Wilshere looks pretty decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Walcott doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Lamberts made a tidy start. Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 He's doing the lone striker role perfectly at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 maybe i'm bias but he seems like the only c*nt who ain't giving the ball away cheaply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Lamberts made a tidy start. Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 One of the most composed players out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Their number ten is enjoying playing against Walker. He's got Walker in his pocket. He looks mustard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Our right hand side is looking pretty average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 He's looking good. Neat touches, hassling their players too and being the all round lone striker. Looks knackered already though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 First stray ball from Rickie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Spoke too soon. I think that's the first pass he's had that's missed its man since he's worn and England shirt. (Rose tinted specs on...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Lambert drops in, wins the ball, feeds it perfectly to Walcott.... who fluffs his lines. Just need one of these to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Nooooooooooooooooooooo TV Feed drops out just before KO Panic over it's back! Oopps delayed post for 25 mins ago sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 Walcott, Wilshere, Walker - all the W's are the Worst players on the pitch so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 10 September, 2013 Share Posted 10 September, 2013 In other news Luxembourg have equalised v Northern Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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