LiberalCommunist Posted 16 November, 2021 Share Posted 16 November, 2021 His high confidence will be a great asset to us over the coming games. I'm really looking forward to him kicking on. Just imagine his goal tally when these sitters start going in! Good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 16 November, 2021 Share Posted 16 November, 2021 4 hours ago, John Boy Saint said: Lovely finish and a great knowing through ball from Stuart that comes from regular team mate knowledge, because Che still had a bit of work to do getting to it, show cased how deceptively powerful he is. Hopefully good for us that Che has kept his scoring clock ticking over. Needed a bit more meat on the through ball for it to be a perfect set up. Che deals with it though but cutting across the defender and buying himself space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 16 November, 2021 Share Posted 16 November, 2021 2 hours ago, Fan The Flames said: Needed a bit more meat on the through ball for it to be a perfect set up. Che deals with it though but cutting across the defender and buying himself space. Ah- maybe it was perfectly weighted on purpose to help check his run and prevent him being offside 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 16 November, 2021 Share Posted 16 November, 2021 3 hours ago, Fan The Flames said: Needed a bit more meat on the through ball for it to be a perfect set up. Che deals with it though but cutting across the defender and buying himself space. He knows Che's strengths, better to put it in space where Che can use his pace and strength to get there before the defenders than put it closer to the keeper and leave a harder finish under pressure. Or it was just a slightly weak through ball and I'm overthinking it! Whos to say? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 16 November, 2021 Share Posted 16 November, 2021 1 minute ago, TWar said: He knows Che's strengths, better to put it in space where Che can use his pace and strength to get there before the defenders than put it closer to the keeper and leave a harder finish under pressure. Or it was just a slightly weak through ball and I'm overthinking it! Whos to say? Who cares?! 😉 If you are a Scot you are over the moon in the moment as it gets you a seeded slot in the play offs.........they certainly were bouncing like dizzy fools in the crowd. And good for Che to get that moment to savour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 I see Norway have again failed to qualify for the finals of a major tournament. I hope Haaland and his Dad enjoy watching England playing in Qatar on TV next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 5 hours ago, Dark Munster said: I see Norway have again failed to qualify for the finals of a major tournament. I hope Haaland and his Dad enjoy watching England playing in Qatar on TV next year. You say that with a degree of Vitriol, as if it serves him right in some way. All he’s done is choose to represent the country his Dad is from, which he’s lived in since he was three years old. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 50 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: You say that with a degree of Vitriol, as if it serves him right in some way. All he’s done is choose to represent the country his Dad is from, which he’s lived in since he was three years old. Quite. From my point of view I have no interest in seeing that lad play for England. What with him not being English and everything. Honestly it is utterly bizarre that there are some people having a go at the lad for wanting to play for his actual home country rather than to give his international career up to play under a flag of convenience. Well done to the lad, be proud of your home. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 12 hours ago, Lighthouse said: You say that with a degree of Vitriol, as if it serves him right in some way. All he’s done is choose to represent the country his Dad is from, which he’s lived in since he was three years old. Not vitriol, just frustration from a selfish point of view! He'll be fine, probably retire a billionaire in his thirties, with a shit load of trophies won with a club like Man City or Real Madrid. But he's almost guaranteed to miss out on the biggest prize of all, maybe never even play in any final tournament. Unlike Klose for example, who didn't speak of word of German until he was 8, but went on to 2 World Cup finals, winning one. Also one of the greatest goal scorers in WC history. He chose Germany as the country that could win something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 21 minutes ago, Dark Munster said: Not vitriol, just frustration from a selfish point of view! He'll be fine, probably retire a billionaire in his thirties, with a shit load of trophies won with a club like Man City or Real Madrid. But he's almost guaranteed to miss out on the biggest prize of all, maybe never even play in any final tournament. Unlike Klose for example, who didn't speak of word of German until he was 8, but went on to 2 World Cup finals, winning one. Also one of the greatest goal scorers in WC history. He chose Germany as the country that could win something. Why don't you just go and support Brazil or Germany then? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 (edited) On 16/11/2021 at 06:39, Fan The Flames said: Talking of anthems, the Scottish one is great, hearing the Scottish fans sing it at top voice is brilliant, you will never get that with the English one because it's so shit. GSTQ IS the Scottish national anthem, also the Welsh and Northern Irish. Their nation is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, they are not nations in their own right. What annoys me is that the other 3 get to choose an alternative regional anthem for sports events, whilst England don't. Why can't we have a unique identity as well ? Edited 17 November, 2021 by badgerx16 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Box Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 Jerusalem would be good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 18 minutes ago, Chocolate Box said: Jerusalem would be good. Wouldn't a secular song better represent a diverse country? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 Watching the Stockport v Bolton FA Cup replay - quite entertaining - some chap called Lloyd Isgrove got his trotters in a pickle to gift a penalty to get County back into the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 11 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Wouldn't a secular song better represent a diverse country? It's a metaphor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Wouldn't a secular song better represent a diverse country? Come on then, suggest one that will cover all of the various 'diverse' aspects of the country. Edited 17 November, 2021 by badgerx16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 33 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: Wouldn't a secular song better represent a diverse country? Bring me my bow of burning gold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 2 hours ago, CB Fry said: Why don't you just go and support Brazil or Germany then? Because I have no German or Brazilian relatives. My mother's Dutch so I do cheer on Netherlands, behind England. Next question? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 Just now, Dark Munster said: Because I have no German or Brazilian relatives. My mother's Dutch so I do cheer on Netherlands, behind England. Next question? No problem: Why are you being such a twat about Haaland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 This Stockport v Bolton game is a cracker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 As good as this game is, what is the f**king point in cup replays AND extra time? If you can’t settle a game in three hours, who wants another 30 minutes? Just go to penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 1 minute ago, Lighthouse said: As good as this game is, what is the f**king point in cup replays AND extra time? If you can’t settle a game in three hours, who wants another 30 minutes? Just go to penalties. You obviously don’t remember the days when games used to go to third and fourth replays. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 6 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: As good as this game is, what is the f**king point in cup replays AND extra time? If you can’t settle a game in three hours, who wants another 30 minutes? Just go to penalties. Ah you were staying up to watch live at the Apollo at 10pm 🙃 How can you not like a bit of FA Cup tradition. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 35 minutes ago, CB Fry said: No problem: Why are you being such a twat about Haaland? Oh my God, I hope no-one shows him my post. I'm not sure if he'll be able to handle it. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 17 November, 2021 Share Posted 17 November, 2021 2 hours ago, badgerx16 said: GSTQ IS the Scottish national anthem, also the Welsh and Northern Irish. Their nation is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, they are not nations in their own right. What annoys me is that the other 3 get to choose an alternative regional anthem for sports events, whilst England don't. Why can't we have a unique identity as well ? Your pedantry is incorrect, as you will note I said anthem not national anthem. Anyway, we are four different nations in one sovereign country, that have a level of autonomy including national sports with their own anthems. I agree England should definitely have it's own anthem, GSTQ is shit and no one wants to belt it out before a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 18 November, 2021 Share Posted 18 November, 2021 Stayed up late last night to watch Canada defeat Mexico 2-1. Puts Canada top of concacaf with 6 games left to play. Top 3 qualify directly. There's a great feeling around the country for this squad. It's not just Alphonso Davies, there are many others starring in these games and a real togetherness and high workrate amongst this group. Great to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 18 November, 2021 Share Posted 18 November, 2021 7 hours ago, CB Fry said: Bring me my bow of burning gold. Health and safety risk, surely? You start with that and you end up with chariots being set on fire in no time too. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 18 November, 2021 Share Posted 18 November, 2021 10 hours ago, CB Fry said: Bring me my bow of burning gold. Bring me my spear - is this going to pass the pc test ? might be construed as offensive by some suggesting it’s a slur or cultural misappropriation O clouds unfold - good to see something for the meteorologists and their inclusion. An often maligned minority group ( facing ridicule daily for getting it wrong ever since Michael Fish in 1987). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Left Back Posted 18 November, 2021 Share Posted 18 November, 2021 I'd vote for Land of Hope and Glory for the England anthem. Land of hope and glory Mother of the free How shall we extol thee Who are born of thee Wider still and wider Shall thy bounds be set God who made thee mighty Make thee mightier God who made thee mighty Make thee mightier yet Obviously I'm thinking god in the universal sense to encompass religious and theological diversity. In the words of Dave Allen, "may your god go with you". I don't mind GSTQ but it is a bit of a dirge. And I'll not feel so enthusiastic when it becomes GSTK. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 November, 2021 Share Posted 18 November, 2021 this would be more apt for modern Britain BLUE MINK - Melting Pot (RARE LIVE UK TV 1970) Ft Roger Cook & Madeline Bell - YouTube Although despite the incredible well meaning of this song even this would be considered racist these days due to lines 5 and 6 Curly Latin kinkies Mixed with yellow Chinkees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 18 November, 2021 Share Posted 18 November, 2021 31 minutes ago, The Left Back said: I'd vote for Land of Hope and Glory for the England anthem. Land of hope and glory Mother of the free How shall we extol thee Who are born of thee Wider still and wider Shall thy bounds be set God who made thee mighty Make thee mightier God who made thee mighty Make thee mightier yet Obviously I'm thinking god in the universal sense to encompass religious and theological diversity. In the words of Dave Allen, "may your god go with you". I don't mind GSTQ but it is a bit of a dirge. And I'll not feel so enthusiastic when it becomes GSTK. That’s already Macho Man Randy Savage’s anthem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Box Posted 18 November, 2021 Share Posted 18 November, 2021 The Welsh bloke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 18 November, 2021 Share Posted 18 November, 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59330673 More good officiating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 18 November, 2021 Share Posted 18 November, 2021 7 hours ago, The Left Back said: I'd vote for Land of Hope and Glory for the England anthem. Land of hope and glory Mother of the free How shall we extol thee Who are born of thee Wider still and wider Shall thy bounds be set God who made thee mighty Make thee mightier God who made thee mighty Make thee mightier yet The unofficial anthem of the Tory party - no thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 18 November, 2021 Share Posted 18 November, 2021 8 hours ago, Maggie May said: That’s already Macho Man Randy Savage’s anthem. "Pomp And Circumstance" I believe is the name of the Instrumental that Macho Man comes out too (same tune) Oooooooooh yeeeeeeeeah Tried to put a Macho Man Gif in but absolutely no idea how to. And there are fucking loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Force Posted 18 November, 2021 Share Posted 18 November, 2021 Canada looked pretty useful against Mexico, whose recent generation of players does not match the previous one. That game was played in insane coldness on an artificial surface. I feel most for the keepers, everyone else at least gets to run around to try to stay warm. I can live with GSTQ but I am going to have a problem when before too long it becomes GSTK, the current incumbent I have some respect for the next up for the job not so much.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 18 November, 2021 Share Posted 18 November, 2021 9 hours ago, The Left Back said: I'd vote for Land of Hope and Glory for the England anthem. Unfortunately can't be that, as it was part of the end credits of It Aint Half Hot, Mum, which will possibly not be considered appropriate today (or even then). 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 18 November, 2021 Share Posted 18 November, 2021 13 minutes ago, Mystic Force said: I can live with GSTQ but I am going to have a problem when before too long it becomes GSTK, the current incumbent I have some respect for the next up for the job not so much.... Yeah same. Certainly not to the point I would happily singing a song invoking an imaginary deity to bail him out anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 18 November, 2021 Share Posted 18 November, 2021 England by the angelic upstarts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 19 November, 2021 Author Share Posted 19 November, 2021 White Noise - Stiff Little Fingers. Includes a lot of cultures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Left Back Posted 19 November, 2021 Share Posted 19 November, 2021 17 hours ago, badgerx16 said: The unofficial anthem of the Tory party - no thanks. Didn't realise that. In which case, it's a no for me too. How about Acid country by Paul Heaton? It's a little long at 8 minutes but covers pretty much every thing you can think of - it's more UK than England but would be a good replacement for the already unpopular GSTK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Keef Posted 19 November, 2021 Share Posted 19 November, 2021 Probably not suitable as a "football song" but as we're talking about songs for and about England, I think this takes some beating. Ralph McTell's "England". Just a beautiful song. Hope you enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayling Saint Posted 19 November, 2021 Share Posted 19 November, 2021 7 hours ago, Saint Keef said: Probably not suitable as a "football song" but as we're talking about songs for and about England, I think this takes some beating. Ralph McTell's "England". Just a beautiful song. Hope you enjoy it. great choice, really liked that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 November, 2021 Share Posted 20 November, 2021 Absolutely buzzing for the Villa v Man City, should be a cracker. Be interesting to see How city recover losing to Chelsea so badly Last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 20 November, 2021 Author Share Posted 20 November, 2021 1 hour ago, Turkish said: Absolutely buzzing for the Villa v Man City, should be a cracker. Be interesting to see How city recover losing to Chelsea so badly Last week. Think Sky are missing a trick not having shower cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 20 November, 2021 Share Posted 20 November, 2021 2 hours ago, Turkish said: Absolutely buzzing for the Villa v Man City, should be a cracker. Be interesting to see How city recover losing to Chelsea so badly Last week. Good to see you take an interest in the women's game after usually being so cynical and facetious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 November, 2021 Share Posted 20 November, 2021 6 minutes ago, cloggy saint said: Good to see you take an interest in the women's game after usually being so cynical and facetious I never was, you misinterpreted my posts. 5-0 city, great performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 November, 2021 Share Posted 20 November, 2021 Chelsea look absolutely superb going to take some stopping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinSFC Posted 20 November, 2021 Share Posted 20 November, 2021 Just had a glance at Foxestalk. Really toxic there. They want Rodgers gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 20 November, 2021 Share Posted 20 November, 2021 17 minutes ago, JustinSFC said: Just had a glance at Foxestalk. Really toxic there. They want Rodgers gone. Ridiculous, he won the FA cup 6 months ago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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