gallaghert366@yahoo.com Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 4 hours ago, Toadhall Saint said: No quick ball no movement off the ball. That is the problem, other teams move forward with pace - England are ponderous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Another painful watch but still in it so can't complain too much. Dutch will be tough but hopefully we keep that formation and play a bit better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsBarry74 Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Southgate’s murder ball will sort out the Dutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Ouch. Pedri apparently out of the semis and the final if they get there with a stretched ligament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixedkebab Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 3 hours ago, sadoldgit said: We could well fluke our way to the final! Despite so many people saying that Southgate needed to change things up, he stuck to the same formula. He will argue that it has gotten us this far but luck rather than skill and good tactical decisions is responsible for that. Expect more of the same in the semi! He didn’t stick to the same formula at all, he changed the shape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 3 hours ago, Badger said: Credit where it’s due though - penalties were spot on. from that you’d have to give Southgate some credit if the players have focused on this, whereas it’s been a bit of an afterthought in the past. That's quite an understatement! Prior to Southgate almost all England managers have viewed penalties as a pointless exercise to prepare for, considering them as just a lottery, and didn't bother to practice ("What's the point, you can't recreate the pressure of a real match", "Ok lads, it's penalties. Who fancies taking one?") The only exception was Venables, who had 5 players prepared (which led to our only success, against Spain). Unfortunately he didn't consider the possibility that it could go beyond a 5th penalty, and we duly lost to Germany (ironically Southgate missing the 6th). If England had been as well prepared as we were today then we probably would've had more major trophies than that solitary one 50+ years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 8 hours ago, sadoldgit said: We could well fluke our way to the final! Despite so many people saying that Southgate needed to change things up, he stuck to the same formula. He will argue that it has gotten us this far but luck rather than skill and good tactical decisions is responsible for that. Expect more of the same in the semi! He did not stick to the same formula at all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 England's run so far reminds me a bit of Portugal in 2016. Just doing enough. Hopefully, a good omen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 My son has just alerted me to Jordan Pickford's water bottle. It had all the Swiss players on it with their usual penalty preferences. Some papers are calling it a 'cheat sheet'. I'm not. https://www.goal.com/en/lists/akanji-dive-left-jordan-pickford-water-bottle-england-goalkeeper-penalty-heroics-euro-2024-semi-finals/blt107183bc0958aeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 18 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: How does he compare to Che's three games, probably not a lot of difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 5 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said: How does he compare to Che's three games, probably not a lot of difference? Except for two crucial goals, yeah no difference at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 20 minutes ago, Sheaf Saint said: Except for two crucial goals, yeah no difference at all. How does Kane's match (yesterday) comapre with Che's three games is the question. Perhaps you misunderstood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 47 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: Got to be honest, I think we would be a better side with Toney or Watkins in Kane’s place. He’s been really poor. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 16 hours ago, East Kent Saint said: Crossing the ball with no one on the the end of it is a feature of all teams this Euros , all to do with the slow tippy tappy build up meaning there is no momentum in the final third. Pep is to blame. It’s so fucking boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 16 hours ago, East Kent Saint said: Crossing the ball with no one on the the end of it is a feature of all teams this Euros , all to do with the slow tippy tappy build up meaning there is no momentum in the final third. Same was said about us for times last season. Came good in the end though, -especially the approach in the play offs- hope it does for England over the next two games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 14 hours ago, gallaghert366@yahoo.com said: That is the problem, other teams move forward with pace - England are ponderous. But are unbeaten and controlled the game yesterday against a strong Swiss side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 4 hours ago, AlexLaw76 said: Great armband though and that’s more important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 4 hours ago, Wade Garrett said: Got to be honest, I think we would be a better side with Toney or Watkins in Kane’s place. He’s been really poor. For the third tournament in row 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 3 hours ago, John B said: But are unbeaten and controlled the game yesterday against a strong Swiss side Not sure I would go as far as saying we controlled the game. There were times when we were stretched and the Swiss were on top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 5 hours ago, Whitey Grandad said: My son has just alerted me to Jordan Pickford's water bottle. It had all the Swiss players on it with their usual penalty preferences. Some papers are calling it a 'cheat sheet'. I'm not. https://www.goal.com/en/lists/akanji-dive-left-jordan-pickford-water-bottle-england-goalkeeper-penalty-heroics-euro-2024-semi-finals/blt107183bc0958aeee Good preparation that’s all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Gifford Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 Good chance of another Final. Need to pull the rabbit out of the hat against probably Spain though. IMO this tournament for every team is up there as one of the most boring, lack of any quality euros for a long time. Turkey, Austria, Georgia could come away pleased. Apart from that utter b?,.cks. I guess the record books won’t show that however, just whoever wins it. Come on England………. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 6 minutes ago, Saint Gifford said: Good chance of another Final. Need to pull the rabbit out of the hat against probably Spain though. IMO this tournament for every team is up there as one of the most boring, lack of any quality euros for a long time. Turkey, Austria, Georgia could come away pleased. Apart from that utter b?,.cks. I guess the record books won’t show that however, just whoever wins it. Come on England………. I agree, it’s been pretty boring. I worry for the game if tippy tappy is the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 1 hour ago, Saint Gifford said: Good chance of another Final. Need to pull the rabbit out of the hat against probably Spain though. IMO this tournament for every team is up there as one of the most boring, lack of any quality euros for a long time. Turkey, Austria, Georgia could come away pleased. Apart from that utter b?,.cks. I guess the record books won’t show that however, just whoever wins it. Come on England………. And Spain too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Didn’t see that coming! Spain should have been one up but missed a similar header. Game on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Shocking defending from Spain for that goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 France likely to be extremely difficult to break down now! Have I missed Cucurella doing something? Crowd seem to be right on his back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Oh! German fans over the handball penalty that wasn’t given against him apparently, been a big part of the German reporting after they went out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Cucurella is nowhere near the required standard's for this level of football imo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 BBC commentary team shocking. Fawning from the first whistle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Cracking goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 What a fucking goal. 16! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Wow that was/is top drawer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 He is 16 ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 16 years old bloody hell. Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Game on now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 Good game here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 What a fecking goal that was, amazing. No stopping that. This has been a great game so far, Spain have been miles better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Put money Yamal more likely to take Messi’s crown than Mbappe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Wow again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 1 minute ago, AlexLaw76 said: Good game here Best by country mile already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 Spain are fantastic. I think this is how most imagined England would look something like…. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Ok, maybe not so difficult to break down (Although that is due to two incredible goals.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Just now, AlexLaw76 said: Spain are fantastic. I think this is how most imagined England would look something like…. No one is going to beat them far too much quality going forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_D Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Interesting game now, Spain likely to keep attacking you’d think, but they’ve also looked vulnerable on the break, perhaps not surprisingly with the players they have out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted July 9 Author Share Posted July 9 1 minute ago, Turkish said: No one is going to beat them far too much quality going forward We’d have Yammal at LWB… clean sheet innit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 German fans are idiots (holding a grudge over a penalty appeal that was a pile of nonsense) love watching Spain, if there’s any justice they’ll win the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Just now, Jimmy_D said: Interesting game now, Spain likely to keep attacking you’d think, but they’ve also looked vulnerable on the break, perhaps not surprisingly with the players they have out. France have to attack should be more goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Just now, Jimmy_D said: Interesting game now, Spain likely to keep attacking you’d think, but they’ve also looked vulnerable on the break, perhaps not surprisingly with the players they have out. Will be when Navas gets a red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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