VectisSaint Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 TBF hanging your hat on a goal scored by Russia against probably the poorest side in the competition was never really a strong claim. You'll see much better goals from the genuinely big teams as the competition progresses, as yesterday's match proved. Reminded me of Martinas goal as well, which I think was better because it was further out, more difficult technique and had lovely bend on it. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk Reminded me more of Ivan Golac's goal, partly becuase it had come up on Twitter earlier as it was his birthday. Golac's was much better though because it was a bit further out, but very reminiscent of the legend.
Saint-Fred Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 BBC have got one on today, ticking all the boxes once again. They had that squealing, horrendous girl commentator yesterday too doing the highlights of the Iran game. Terrible. Her and the bloke from Robot Wars are two commentators that I really struggle with. They shout " the goalkeeper is taking a free kick" as though Pele is through on goal in the World Cup final having made a miraculous comeback. I disagree about the pundits, they are all pretty poor. Biased and they normally just revert to cliche's. A lot of the commentators, who haven't played top flight football, offer better and fairer analysis than the so called expert sat next to them.
shurlock Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 BBC have got one on today, ticking all the boxes once again. They had that squealing, horrendous girl commentator yesterday too doing the highlights of the Iran game. Terrible. She needs some of clare balding's testosterone shots.
sadoldgit Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 To be fair it was a bit grating when she started giving advice to the Spanish strikers, using her own experience as a striker in women's football. It really isn't comparable in any way. Female and black. I’d have put my mortgage on hypo making a comment about her competence! Best place for her is in the kitchen eh hypo? ? There are plenty of poor male pundits on the telly but let’s have a go at the silly girl. She is still better than Andy Townsend!
shurlock Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 All i will say is "Jermaine Jenas" He's a bit wet but not consistently wrong, partial and impressionable like Quinn, Yorke and Owen.
Cabbage_Face Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 He's a bit wet but not consistently wrong, partial and impressionable like Quinn, Yorke and Owen. Owen, probably the worst.
shurlock Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Lawro meanwhile wise-cracking about dislocated shoelaces as a player goes down too easily.
Cabbage_Face Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Lawro meanwhile wise-cracking about dislocated shoelaces as a player goes down too easily. I don't mind Lawro. He was right, bloke went down like he was shot.
shurlock Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 I don't mind Lawro. He was right, bloke went down like he was shot. Certainly helps the medicine of some dull football go down.
Micky Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Owen, probably the worst.Concur. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk
doddisalegend Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 On paper France have got an amazing team but Australia seem to be channelling their inner Burnley/Huddersfield/ Tony Pullis team and locking them out. TBH its quite entertaining in the same way an FA cup tie between a minnow and PL team can be.
benjii Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Savage and Lawro are ok. At least they aren't too bland. Some of them are just awful though. It's always a pleasure when Tim Vickery is on 5Live but he's a cut above the rest.
benjii Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 On paper France have got an amazing team but Australia seem to be channelling their inner Burnley/Huddersfield/ Tony Pullis team and locking them out. TBH its quite entertaining in the same way an FA cup tie between a minnow and PL team can be. It's mental toughness that's France's problem. Mbappe, Dembele, Pogba: they haven't shown the resilience and strength to deliver their best at crunch times. Compare that to the level you know you will get from Messi, Ronaldo, Silva, Iniesta, Muller etc. They should have a good shout for 2022 if they can keep developing.
Pamplemousse Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 The problem with France is the manager. They need a world class manager in the dugout.
Batman Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 The problem with France is the manager. They need a world class manager in the dugout. Mr Puel awaits
Cabbage_Face Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 VAR a mess, shocking. Works in every other sport.
Batman Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 he touched the ball. the replays showed that, the ref looked at the replays what the hell was that about?
doddisalegend Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 he touched the ball. the replays showed that, the ref looked at the replays what the hell was that about? exactly the reply suggests a good tackle VAR is supposed to help refs get decisions right
Batman Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 the ref has lost it he had no idea if t hat was handball
Whitey Grandad Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 VAR a mess, shocking. Works in every other sport. Fecking disgrace. The referee has now evened things up. At least Umkiki has.
doddisalegend Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 the ref has lost it he had no idea if t hat was handball it was handball though no argument get in 1-1 to our Aussie cousins
Micky Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 (edited) Why did he wait and allow play to continue before looking at the VAR? What would've happened if Oz had broken and scored. Would he then have to knock off the Oz goal and award France the pen? Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk Edited 16 June, 2018 by Micky
Whitey Grandad Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 How has he not been booked! The penalty is seen as sufficient punishment. Had it been on the goal line and prevented a goal however...
benjii Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Why did he wait and allow play to continue before looking at the VAR? What would've happened if Oz had broken and scored. Would he then have to knock of the Oz goal and award France the pen? Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk Yeah. What's so weird about that? Do the review when the ball goes dead. Makes perfect sense.
Cabbage_Face Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 The penalty is seen as sufficient punishment. Had it been on the goal line and prevented a goal however... Sorry that was handball with intent, no need for his arms to be 8 foot in the air. Basically he cheated.
Picard Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 So the next world cup goes to Mexico, Canada and USA. Bit of a f**k you to the fans, trying to get between Vancouver, NYC and Mexico City to watch games. Fecking disgrace. The referee has now evened things up. At least Umkiki has. It shouldn't be even. Aussies should be 1 up.
Cabbage_Face Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 France are not going to win World Cup. Miss-Managed players, left out better players. #LeMess
Scully Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Mark Lawrenson is doing my head in, please don't let him near any more microphones
doddisalegend Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Aussies dead on their feet worked hard and scuppered by a dodgy penalty.
whelk Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Neville arguing it not a pen, ffs he is hopeless. Replace him with a woman
shurlock Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Philip Neville. Pen all day long. #mess Right Cabbage Face?
Cabbage_Face Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Philip Neville. Pen all day long. #mess Right Cabbage Face? Greizman went over like the French Army in World War 2. #Mess
whelk Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Need to drug test Neville. He is on speed. What happened to the dull whispering tw at from last World Cup.
Convict Colony Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 France got lucky with both of their goals. Australia played well until the final third of the pitch
SaintBobby Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Love watching the World Cup for its own sake (and have taken 2 weeks off work to do so). But also love speculating about (realistic) HCDAJFU prospects. I haven't seen any yet, I don't think!
shurlock Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Need to drug test Neville. He is on speed. What happened to the dull whispering tw at from last World Cup. He was born goggly-eyed
benjii Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 I think the replay is inconclusive whether the defender touched the ball or not and therefore the ref should have stuck with his first decision. An "umpire's call" in cricket.
Whitey Grandad Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Sorry that was handball with intent, no need for his arms to be 8 foot in the air. Basically he cheated. Not my guidelines. He cheated and it cost his side a goal.
Whitey Grandad Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 It shouldn't be even. Aussies should be 1 up. Yep, I can’t disagree.
Whitey Grandad Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 Why are the VAR refs in full kit? To get them ‘in the right mood’. It’s a bit like getting BBC radio newsreaders to wear evening dress. I think they should wear bikinis.
shurlock Posted 16 June, 2018 Posted 16 June, 2018 I think the replay is inconclusive whether the defender touched the ball or not and therefore the ref should have stuck with his first decision. An "umpire's call" in cricket. Even if a defender does touch the ball doesn't mean it can't still be a penalty.
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