Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted March 27, 2021 I see Sinani is starting for Luxembourg tonight against Ireland - he seems to be a bit of a forgotten man for many of us. I don’t think Giannoulis played for Greece the other day, and fortunately Krul had a nice and easy time of things today; it’s the u21s and Scotland playing again tomorrow...I’m certainly in two minds as to whether I want our lads to play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,717 Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) I see Ireland failing to beat Luxembourg Edited March 27, 2021 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted March 27, 2021 Luxembourg aren’t quite the whipping boys of yesteryear, and Ireland aren’t as good as they used to be....could easily be an upset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted March 27, 2021 Oops for Ireland - 0-1 with 3 to go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,717 Posted March 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Branston Pickle said: Oops for Ireland - 0-1 with 3 to go I knew I should have put a bet on at some point this world cup.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted March 27, 2021 The Lux no11 Thill looked pretty decent, though probably not PL good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted March 28, 2021 Giannoulis seems to have come on and played 30 mins as a sub in a friendly win today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 749 Posted March 28, 2021 20 hours ago, Branston Pickle said: The Lux no11 Thill looked pretty decent, though probably not PL good. Weren’t we linked with him before his move to France? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 749 Posted March 28, 2021 Aarons on bench for England and Skipp starting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted March 28, 2021 Todd also on the bench. Suits me if neither are needed and Skipp is rested on Weds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,717 Posted March 28, 2021 Good to see O'Shaughnessy playing with Pukki for Finland tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,219 Posted March 28, 2021 23 hours ago, Branston Pickle said: I see Sinani is starting for Luxembourg tonight against Ireland - he seems to be a bit of a forgotten man for many of us. I don’t think Giannoulis played for Greece the other day, and fortunately Krul had a nice and easy time of things today; it’s the u21s and Scotland playing again tomorrow...I’m certainly in two minds as to whether I want our lads to play. Dimi may not have been fully fit with suspected concussion so might have been rested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted March 28, 2021 Portugal U21 2-0 up against England - Boothroyd really hasn't got a clue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) Just seen a prematch quote from Boothroyd, apparently despite losing the opening game we were ‘still on course’....hmm. Those are hardly stats for a decent side looking for a win. Good to see Pukki scored again tonight 🙂 Edited March 28, 2021 by Branston Pickle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted March 29, 2021 Looks favourable that Placheta may get some game time against England, at Wembley, on Wednesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hepphep 175 Posted March 30, 2021 ... sorry.. just couldn't resist! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted March 30, 2021 Krul playing again for Netherlands, but it’s Gibraltar so unlikely to be busy; shouldn’t have too much trouble getting back to blighty for the PNE game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haus 259 Posted March 30, 2021 Sinani with an assist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) Luxembourg clearly aren’t the whipping boys they used to be! ...boo - Portugal equalised just before half time Edited March 30, 2021 by Branston Pickle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,219 Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Branston Pickle said: Krul playing again for Netherlands, but it’s Gibraltar so unlikely to be busy; shouldn’t have too much trouble getting back to blighty for the PNE game A second international clean sheet in a matter of days, didn't have to do a lot and will be good for his confidence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haus 259 Posted March 31, 2021 Sinani didnt look bad tbh, against decent opposition too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,717 Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, AJ said: A second international clean sheet in a matter of days, didn't have to do a lot and will be good for his confidence Does it mean much getting a clean sheet if the team you're playing against doesn't get a single shot on target against you and only had like 15 percent possession? He might as well have been sunbathing Edited March 31, 2021 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,657 Posted March 31, 2021 He should play against England u21 - we’ve had one shot on target in their tournament so far. Boothroyd has a point that he’s onto a bit of a loser - the better players just go into the senior ranks , and several who he thought he might have playing for him are with the main squad - but there’s still more than enough talent there if used properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted March 31, 2021 15 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: He should play against England u21 - we’ve had one shot on target in their tournament so far. Boothroyd has a point that he’s onto a bit of a loser - the better players just go into the senior ranks , and several who he thought he might have playing for him are with the main squad - but there’s still more than enough talent there if used properly. He's utterly failed at every tournament and, as someone on here pointed out, the players have gone from the likes of Pep, Klopp, and Farke to a dinosaur who was bombed out by Coventry and Northampton.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekoku: The Ambassador Of The People 122 Posted March 31, 2021 He’s a yes man at the end of the day. Granted a lot of the u21’s did get called up but looking at that squad, there is still a surplus of talent in there. No excuses. Every top nation has that issue. Never rated him as a manager at club level. Must have been laughing when he was hired especially as he hasn’t done anything at club level to warrant it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted March 31, 2021 Oh great. So five of our ten first-choice outfielders have started for their countries today: Aarons and Skipp (England U21), Kenny and Hanley (Scotland) and Giannoulis (Greece). Cantwell, Placheta and Pukki also on the bench tonight. We have been utterly screwed over by the Football League, it's a disgrace. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,431 Posted March 31, 2021 5 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: Oh great. So five of our ten first-choice outfielders have started for their countries today: Aarons and Skipp (England U21), Kenny and Hanley (Scotland) and Giannoulis (Greece). Cantwell, Placheta and Pukki also on the bench tonight. We have been utterly screwed over by the Football League, it's a disgrace. You mustn’t mention it . You will be accused of pant wetting (whatever that is ?) Of course it’s a disgrace . We will either have to rest these players against Preston or risk over use injury . One day to recover (on a plane/bus/car) is ridiculous. I’m surprised the PFA haven’t had more to say in the matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,749 Posted March 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: Oh great. So five of our ten first-choice outfielders have started for their countries today: Aarons and Skipp (England U21), Kenny and Hanley (Scotland) and Giannoulis (Greece). Cantwell, Placheta and Pukki also on the bench tonight. We have been utterly screwed over by the Football League, it's a disgrace. It is a disgrace....I'm not sure 'we' have been screwed over though as there is a full championship fixture list on Friday...and then on Monday (other than a couple of games of Tuesday including us) Clearly after this international break ,these next 2 rounds of fixtures should have been Sat/Tues... and I cant really see a reason as to why they aren't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,431 Posted March 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: It is a disgrace....I'm not sure 'we' have been screwed over though as there is a full championship fixture list on Friday...and then on Monday (other than a couple of games of Tuesday including us) Clearly after this international break ,these next 2 rounds of fixtures should have been Sat/Tues... and I cant really see a reason as to why they aren't An old fashioned obsession with Easter . Which given lockdown and no fans is a bit bonkers . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,749 Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Graham Paddons Beard said: An old fashioned obsession with Easter . Which given lockdown and no fans is a bit bonkers . You could see that if the Premier League were playing on Good Friday too...but they arent until Saturday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites