Turkish Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, egg said: It is, but I think there's a case for more countries to be involved, although the 3 teams per group is a daft idea. The new club world cup is a strange one and not sure how that can work alongside the champions league, domestic leagues, and international football. I don't think it'll be long before the big boys all feck off and do their own thing 🤞🙏🤞 I don’t know about the World Cup. For me enough teams are involved already. All that will happen is you’ll end up with more weaker nations and there will be more totally one sided games that it becomes a bit farcical in the early rounds. as for the world club cup, just another money making idea, clubs are already moaning they play too much, so something will have to give. Hopefully it’ll be domestic football and they do one. Edited 18 December, 2022 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Guess we can write-off Euro 24 then 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 7 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: Guess we can write-off Euro 24 then No, I’m absolute confident this will be England’s year. We just need Estonia in the final this time, instead of Italy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 29 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: Guess we can write-off Euro 24 then Why? He’s done an excellent job? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, iansums said: Why? He’s done an excellent job? Not really. About par and certainly does not warrant the fawning all over him that is going on - more so when you look at his results against the elite teams.. Something like 24 games against teams who were in the top 10 at the time of the fixture, with 4 wins.... We all knew how the France game was going to go, and we know we will be plucky in defeat at the Euros. Noting the Euros are in Germany, are the do-good brigade going to be highlighting their recent history for the month? Edited 18 December, 2022 by AlexLaw76 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenilworthy Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 55 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: Not really. About par and certainly does not warrant the fawning all over him that is going on - more so when you look at his results against the elite teams.. Something like 24 games against teams who were in the top 10 at the time of the fixture, with 4 wins.... We all knew how the France game was going to go, and we know we will be plucky in defeat at the Euros. Noting the Euros are in Germany, are the do-good brigade going to be highlighting their recent history for the month? Southgate's mediocrity needs to be measured against the achievements of Croatia with a population of around 4 million 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Is there more than 100 people in the country who will prefer Sam Matterface on ITV to the BBC commentary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 He’s clearly got the best record since Sir Alf, but I’m not sure he’s the man to finally get us over the line. Croatia were a decent side in ‘18 but the game was there to be won.He seemed to lose control of the game and was reactive rather than proactive. The big miss was the Euro final, home game against Italy who aren’t t that good (missed out on WC), again his in game management was questionable. France are a good side, bit unlucky going out to them, a real 50/50 game. Would a top top manager have made the difference in those games (particularly the final), I’d say they would have. Whether we can get a top top manager in, is the question. Would Saints fans rather have a bloke from Luton, or the England manager is questionable. It really shouldn’t be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 With Argentina and France in the final FIFA and Qatar should redeem themselves by declaring both teams joint losers and award the World Cup to Ukraine, progressive, like Eurovision. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Right then. Grubby world cup nearly over, lots of hard-hitting conversations had. In short, Arabs need to change (but not in the UK though, Sharia law is just fine here) Come on Argentina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 1 hour ago, Kenilworthy said: Southgate's mediocrity needs to be measured against the achievements of Croatia with a population of around 4 million If population was relevant then China and India would win everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Couldn’t decide until the anthems, but I am now rooting for France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 4 minutes ago, adrian lord said: Couldn’t decide until the anthems, but I am now rooting for France. I want them both to lose. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 An early red for Messi would put an end to the circle-jerk. Fingers crossed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 (edited) Dirty Argie elbowed Loris in the solar plexus. Edited 18 December, 2022 by adrian lord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 12 minutes ago, egg said: I want them both to lose. Haha that can’t happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 11 minutes ago, cloggy saint said: An early red for Messi would put an end to the circle-jerk. Fingers crossed. Really you want the most skilful player to be sent off? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 12 minutes ago, cloggy saint said: An early red for Messi would put an end to the circle-jerk. Fingers crossed. Why on earth would you want that? Weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Anyone who doesn’t enjoy Messi can’t enjoy football 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, adrian lord said: Couldn’t decide until the anthems, but I am now rooting for France. If you were listening on radio I can see your point. But having seen Macron in the stands, with an off the scale look of smugness, it has to be the Argies for me ( as bitter as it is to say). Edited 18 December, 2022 by Badger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Some of the penalties we’ve had turned down in this tournament and that gets given 😂😂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Get in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 1 minute ago, Badger said: If you were listening on radio I can see your point. But having seen Macron in the stands, with an off the scale look of smugness, it has to be the Argies for me ( as bitter as it is to say). Yeah laughing with Infantino is not a good look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 4 minutes ago, whelk said: Anyone who doesn’t enjoy Messi can’t enjoy football We agree on something. Smashing player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Deserved that been the better team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloggy saint Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Epic dive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Just now, egg said: We agree on something. Smashing player. Be good to bring off the bench for Saints at the end of his career. Wonder if he’d be interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 1 minute ago, Turkish said: Deserved that been the better team Yeah was not expecting it to be so one sided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Just now, Badger said: Be good to bring off the bench for Saints at the end of his career. Wonder if he’d be interested? how good is he 'against the ball'? Could see Mo Elyounoussi keeping out of the side tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 22 minutes ago, egg said: I want them both to lose. If only. It really is the ‘do you remember when you sold us those Exocet missiles?’ cosy friendly final. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 1 minute ago, Badger said: Be good to bring off the bench for Saints at the end of his career. Wonder if he’d be interested? I hope he does end it in a proper league, not some Saudi league for half a million a week or whatever. Some player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Commentator and Jenas just talking about the fans of the tournament. Surprised they didn’t add ‘but no one parties like the Irish … ‘. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 2 minutes ago, egg said: I hope he does end it in a proper league, not some Saudi league for half a million a week or whatever. Some player. I’m sure Semmens will include it in his negotiations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 France were not that good against England, crap against Morocco.... Just highlights a great chance Southgate let slip (again) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Think England would have made a better fist of it than the French 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Di Maria just one defensive line break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Great goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Lovely goal Argentina are on it today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 What no right back ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 3 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: France were not that good against England, crap against Morocco.... Just highlights a great chance Southgate let slip (again) England always play as if scared of the opposition, and are too slow and predictable in the build up. Don’t think that’s just a Southgate issue. It’s been the same for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StDunko Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 So pleased the game didn't end with that dodgy pen as the only goal... What a move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Let’s hope Mac Allister is rested for Boxing Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 That Brighton player is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsaint Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 That's Mac Allister off in January 😂 Been class this world cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said: That Brighton player is very good. Certainly is. They've signed some great players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 2 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: That Brighton player is very good. Cost Brighton £8m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 1 minute ago, Turkish said: Cost Brighton £8m. too old for us anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 2 minutes ago, Turkish said: Cost Brighton £8m. Bargain. Put a 3 in front of that now. 5 if City or Newcastle want him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 Well this Mbappe is no Messi in waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 18 December, 2022 Share Posted 18 December, 2022 What's the headline here? Premier League team has a good player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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