The World Cup Thread

[Turkish]

Just now, AlexLaw76 said:

That is a foul on Kane

100% a foul how the ref hasn’t given it, then it’s if it’s inside or outside. 

[AlexLaw76]

no foul - WTF?

[BotleySaint]

Joke decision. Clear foul and should have been a free kick. Since they were checking for a pen, it had to be a pen... 

[saintant]

Well someone has clearly decided that France must win this game.

[SotonianWill]

If Peter Walton says it’s a penalty, it’s not a penalty 

[egg]

1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said:

That is a foul on Kane

 

Just now, adrian lord said:

Definite foul on Kane, it’s just whether it was in the area or not

Not for me. We'd be swearing at our TV's if that was given against us. 

[saint lard]

How is that not a foul?

bollix. 

[bpsaint]

Like that then is it FIFA? Don’t want England progressing? How the fuck that wasn’t over ruled by VAR is beyond me.

[badgerx16]

9 minutes ago, saintant said:

Fucking cheats. That's a foul all day long.

 

7 minutes ago, badgerx16 said:

Presumably you are claiming the ref and VAR are the cheats ?

Looking possible.

[Disco Stu]

Very questionable officiating so far.

[BotleySaint]

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Edited 10 December, 2022 by BotleySaint

[adrian lord]

Green. The rub of, not getting.

[hackedoff]

6 minutes ago, saintant said:

Well someone has clearly decided that France must win this game.

Yep,think we know already how this ends.

[benjii]

I'd like to see the team and coaches properly harangue the ref at half time. Latino style.

 

 

 

[AlexLaw76]

I hate that England band

[adrian lord]

We are starting to get sloppy and fade at the end of this half

[stknowle]

Yet another failure incoming....

[egg]

1 minute ago, adrian lord said:

We are starting to get sloppy and fade at the end of this half

Fade? We haven't got going. Midfield overrun, Foden and Sakab barely in the game, Kane no pace, being closed down everywhere. We've been 2nd best by a mile all half. 

[farawaysaint]

1 minute ago, stknowle said:

Yet another failure incoming....

Quarter finals is hardly an embarrassment. We are giving France a proper go as well. 

[stknowle]

Just now, farawaysaint said:

Quarter finals is hardly an embarrassment. We are giving France a proper go as well. 

Who mentioned embarrassment? If we lose its another fucking failure though.

[AlexLaw76]

1 minute ago, farawaysaint said:

Quarter finals is hardly an embarrassment. We are giving France a proper go as well. 

Proper go is not how I would put it.  We are doing alright.  Stats on possession will look good as France are happy for us to have it in our half/middle 3rd

Edited 10 December, 2022 by AlexLaw76

[adrian lord]

France have been visibly better in all areas. 

[Yorkshire Saint]

Can someone explain to me what a reception is ? Saka had x receptions between defence and attack?

[adrian lord]

1 minute ago, Yorkshire Saint said:

Can someone explain to me what a reception is ? Saka had x receptions between defence and attack?

A celebratory social event or party, typically after a wedding or similar.

[Lighthouse]

I can’t say I’m in any way surprised, Southgate has never done anything other than beat vastly inferior teams with far worse players at major tournaments. As soon as we come up against a team of similar talent, we come unstuck.

[AlexLaw76]

I'd have Rashford on a HT.  He is more direct and will actually have a pop at goal

[AlexLaw76]

"love train"

what prat Matterface is

[RedArmy]

Rashford and Phillips on at half time please. 

[Whitey Grandad]

We are going for the record of number of passes amongst the back four.

[Turkish]

4 minutes ago, Lighthouse said:

I can’t say I’m in any way surprised, Southgate has never done anything other than beat vastly inferior teams with far worse players at major tournaments. As soon as we come up against a team of similar talent, we come unstuck.

. 1-0 down against the world champions been on the wrong end of a couple of game changing decisions and the whinging starts FFS

[SotonianWill]

2 minutes ago, Turkish said:

. 1-0 down against the world champions been on the wrong end of a couple of game changing decisions and the whinging starts FFS

southgate is a bit of a wanker though

[Disco Stu]

Slow tempo passing along the back four reminds me of the USA game. Not looking good.

[Chewy]

Every knew it’d be a close game and so it is. Both sides have had possession and moments without any major threat. All that’s in it is a couple of questionable decisions. No need to panic, I think we’ll score. Whether we win or not, however…

[Dr. Kucho]

I would bring on Rasford for Henderson and have Foden play behind Kane with Rashford taking up Foden’s position. 

[egg]

31 minutes ago, egg said:

 

Not for me. We'd be swearing at our TV's if that was given against us. 

Just seen it again. It was a foul. 

[FarehamSaintJames]

21 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

I hate that England band

The only post you’ve ever made that I’ve agreed with. 👍🏻

[SotonianWill]

Saka should come off for me, potentially one of the centre mids as well to increase the temp, we have most of the ball so can afford to be on the front foot

[FarehamSaintJames]

Saka needs to go off. Love him, but he’s getting kicked about. Need someone with a bit of muscle and someone who can whip a ball in.

Too many times on that right hand side there has been an opportunity to whip but he doesn’t have the right foot to do it.

Henderson needs to stay central, not try and overlap the wingers too, leaves us too exposed.

[miserableoldgit]

9 minutes ago, Whitey Grandad said:

We are going for the record of number of passes amongst the back four.

No....I think Saints win that.....

[Turkish]

1 minute ago, egg said:

Just seen it again. It was a foul. 

As was the one on Saka before they scored both clear decisions for me

[FarehamSaintJames]

I fully expect Southgate to stick to the players he has pictures of in his wallet, and bring on Mason Mount and Raheem Sterling. 😂

[saintant]

Definite foul on Saka, definite penalty shout for us. Officials and VAR favouring France.

[AlexLaw76]

Just now, FarehamSaintJames said:

I fully expect Southgate to stick to the players he has pictures of in his wallet, and bring on Mason Mount and Raheem Sterling. 😂

😆

its happening

[saint1977]

13 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

I'd have Rashford on a HT.  He is more direct and will actually have a pop at goal

For Saka who has been too lightweight against a powerful French back line.

[adrian lord]

Anyone for Grealish?

 

we need creativity 

[SotonianWill]

1 minute ago, FarehamSaintJames said:

Mason Mount

tv off, walk out pub, go home

[Disco Stu]

I don't think I can recall Southgate ever changing a game when things aren't going our way so I'm not holding much hope.

Edited 10 December, 2022 by Disco Stu

[egg]

2 minutes ago, Dr. Kucho said:

I would bring on Rasford for Henderson and have Foden play behind Kane with Rashford taking up Foden’s position. 

Not a way in the world. Henderson is having to do a job in the middle, and give cover against Mbappe. That's leaving spaces, and leaving the other 2 with too much to do. Foden will find that role tougher. It's the shape that's wrong. 

[saintant]

Huge 45 minutes coming up. Go for it boys!

[FarehamSaintJames]

1 minute ago, adrian lord said:

Anyone for Grealish?

 

we need creativity 

A player slowing the game over because his hair gets in his eyes is not what we need. Creative at Villa, not really since.