St_Tel49 Posted 4 July, 2016 Posted 4 July, 2016 Well I of course watched yesterday evening's game and I must say I really can't understand how that shower beat England. Iceland "won" the second half and were not as bad as you are implying - but in response to your question - they didn't - but a lack of planning, inconsistency in approach to each game, wrong selections for the initial squad (let alone each game!) and mental fragility ensured that England beat themselves.
striker Posted 4 July, 2016 Posted 4 July, 2016 Iceland were not that bad. In my opinion they just were overwhelmed in the first half. Its likely a combination of the French playing well and the overall magnitude of the circumstances. In the 2nd half they played their normal game and looked like they always do. This team was fairly good. Remember they did beat the Dutch twice, tied Portugal and Hungary, and beat Austria (among others). Yes England should have won, but with a lousy coach pushing all the wrong buttons (both personnel and motivation) its not that far a reach to lose.
aintforever Posted 4 July, 2016 Posted 4 July, 2016 Iceland were that bad, they were awful. the second half was just a case of the French having already won and just had to see the game out without getting injuries or suspensions.
Window Cleaner Posted 4 July, 2016 Posted 4 July, 2016 Iceland were that bad, they were awful. the second half was just a case of the French having already won and just had to see the game out without getting injuries or suspensions. That's kind of how I saw it but for sure others saw it differently.
Picard Posted 4 July, 2016 Posted 4 July, 2016 The England game was Iceland's cup final so they didn't have much left for the France game.
The Saint Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 ** I now have a spare ticket for the EURO FINAL in Paris ** Message me quickly if you want it.... Note to MODS... If this post breaks any rules, please delete it. Thanks...
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Subject to injuries and bookings, there is now every likelihood that we will see a player associated with Saints (either a current player or a former player) in the final. We would expect to either see Bale or Fonte and Cedric in the final. Not only that, but if Italy beat Germany and France beat Iceland, each of the semi-finalists will feature a current or past Saints player. Incidentally and on another related point, I thought the following stats may be of interest: * Three Premier League teams have four players still at the Euros: Man Utd, Arsenal and Palace. * Four EPL teams have three players still there: Saints, Liverpool, Swansea and West Ham. * Three EPL teams still have two players still at the Euros: Man City, Spurs and Leicester City. * Two EPL teams have just one player still at the tournament: Burnley and West Brom. Meanwhile, Chelsea, Everton, Stoke, Watford, Sunderland, Bournemouth and Hull players have all seen the international teams that they play for eliminated from the tournament. That just leaves Middlesbrough who did not send any players to the Euros. Aren't two or three of the Welsh team from crystal palace? Apologies that I have been slow in replying... As you will see from my post above Palace were one of the teams that still had four players at the tournament - including their Welsh players. These stats are obviously out-of-date now, but I won't attempt to update them.
OldNick Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 After watching the Welsh teams celebrations after Englands defeat against Iceland I couldn't give a toss how they do tonight, a good hammering might do them so good. I understand them being quietly pleased, but that was pretty distasteful.
Chalkboy Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 After watching the Welsh teams celebrations after Englands defeat against Iceland I couldn't give a toss how they do tonight, a good hammering might do them so good. I understand them being quietly pleased, but that was pretty distasteful. Agree. No need for it imo. I'll be supporting Cedric and Fonte.
whelk Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 After watching the Welsh teams celebrations after Englands defeat against Iceland I couldn't give a toss how they do tonight, a good hammering might do them so good. I understand them being quietly pleased, but that was pretty distasteful. Cos until then you always thought the Welsh loved the English? I love that Wales have kept home interest alive.
Batman Posted 6 July, 2016 Author Posted 6 July, 2016 got to love the co-commentator. Collins has ronaldo in a headlock and the 'tator says Collins is just letting him know he is there
Toadhall Saint Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 got to love the co-commentator. Collins has ronaldo in a headlock and the 'tator says Collins is just letting him know he is there Pen all day long
S-Clarke Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 got to love the co-commentator. Collins has ronaldo in a headlock and the 'tator says Collins is just letting him know he is there Not biased, what so ever...!!!
OldNick Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Cos until then you always thought the Welsh loved the English? I love that Wales have kept home interest alive. well why do we show such love and enthusiasm back then? The players were celebrating the humiliation of many of their team-mates
CB Fry Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 well why do we show such love and enthusiasm back then? The players were celebrating the humiliation of many of their team-mates And so they should. That England team deserve to be humiliated and the Welsh quite right to laugh at them. Come on Wales.
Yorkshire Saint Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Fnte brilliant so far, Cedric looking good too
OldNick Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 And so they should. That England team deserve to be humiliated and the Welsh quite right to laugh at them. Come on Wales. Laugh by all means to celebrate like that no way. A Welsh colleague of mine was ashamed of their conduct.
Pass the Dutchie Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Everyone cheers for the underdog. Not much wrong or strange about that in my opinion.
dronskisaint Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 got to love the co-commentator. Collins has ronaldo in a headlock and the 'tator says Collins is just letting him know he is there Stoke assistant manager....says it all. ITV coverage is sh*te though
Saint Billy Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 got to love the co-commentator. Collins has ronaldo in a headlock and the 'tator says Collins is just letting him know he is there He's doing my head in tbh, just keeps going on and on relentlessly.
Lets B Avenue Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Just watching the half-time adverts. Are we signing Usain Bolt?
angelman Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Watching the game, not sure the England side would be winning this.
saint si Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 The England game was Iceland's cup final so they didn't have much left for the France game. Next you'll be saying that the match was too big for the referee and he was overawed by the passion of the England supporters? :-)
saintmatt Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Have we ever had a player in an international final? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
saintmatt Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Must be either england 66 or one of african/american tournaments? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Dark Munster Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 [video=youtube;a5nlrSVi5-A]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5nlrSVi5-A Next up, a video of English players celebrating Wales' loss today.
wild-saint Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 [video=youtube;a5nlrSVi5-A]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5nlrSVi5-A Next up, a video of English players celebrating Wales' loss today. the irony is most of them are english. muppets
ScepticalStan Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 He has such an epic ability to 'hang in the air. The man is an utter superstar regardless of whether people like him or not.
Lets B Avenue Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Bale doing a fair impression of an English player so far.
ScepticalStan Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 That mong co-commentator whinging about how Portugal haven't done anything to deserve being 2-0 up can pipe down. - Particularly given the way Jose and Cedric have both been outstanding in keeping what looks like it'll be a clean sheet.
Patrick Bateman Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Fonte is brilliant! It's HIM that I'm worried about replacing when he hangs up his boots for Saints.
Slugger Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Probably no chance of getting him as he has a buyout clause of £30m odd but Danilo would be a good Wanyama replacement. Excellent tonight in front of the back four.
Saint-Armstrong Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Cédric and Fonte were both great tonight. Hope they come back to Southampton with winners' medals now!
Chalkboy Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Well chuffed for Cedric and Fonte. According to Tyldesley even if Portugal go on to win the cup they won't go home to a better reception than what Wales will get when they go home. Utter c***.
Crab Lungs Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 ITV's commentary is absolutely perfectly aligned to the England national side in terms of quality.
Toadhall Saint Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Probably no chance of getting him as he has a buyout clause of £30m odd but Danilo would be a good Wanyama replacement. Excellent tonight in front of the back four. He's been quality everytime I've seen him
hasper57saint Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 So for all the defectors who left us for 'Greater things' (money) Jose and Cedric remain and are in the Euro Finals.Like others I hope they return with winners medals.Great performance from both of them tonight.What a reception they're going to get on their return to St Mary's.
Chalkboy Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 (edited) Who was the Welsh co-commentator? Think he's the assistant manager at Stoke. Stunning commentary from the man. Edited 6 July, 2016 by Chalkboy
The Cat Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Think he's the assistant manager at Stoke. Stunning commentary from the man. He was dull, but far preferable to Savage.
scotty Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 He was dull, but far preferable to Savage. Anyone is preferable to savage.
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Really glad the Welsh have gone out. I lived and worked around the world for over 20 years and never encountered so much anti English racism than when I lived there. Bye bye Welsh. Had a good old drink celebrating your demise tonight.
Pass the Dutchie Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 The 'English race'? Ha. I don't know whether a lot of Welsh people dislike English people or not, but that's got nothing to do with 'racism'.
CB Fry Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 Really glad the Welsh have gone out. I lived and worked around the world for over 20 years and never encountered so much anti English racism than when I lived there. Bye bye Welsh. Had a good old drink celebrating your demise tonight. What form did this racism take?
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 6 July, 2016 Posted 6 July, 2016 The 'English race'? Ha. I don't know whether a lot of Welsh people dislike English people or not, but that's got nothing to do with 'racism'. Why exactly do you quote "English race" when it isn't something I wrote?
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