Van wink 2,994 Posted November 25, 2022 32 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Uruguay are a similar size country and do well continuously. How do NZ dominate Rugby and do so well in Cricket? It cannot be completely down to size. Denmark isn't much bigger and continues to do well. Maybe Wales were let down by Giggs. And I did mention the Rugby which is almost a religion in some parts. England fail on a regular basis but to me its attitude. I got some flak for having a go at Southgate. But for me, he is another in a long list of pragmatic choices that don't bring out the full potential. And just maybe Wales were comfortable having qualified. Maybe they thought it was as far as they needed to go. I've got my tickets for the Swansea match so I might ask a few in the local pubs what they think. Ps. My Mum was from Tredegar. Tredegar eh, not too far from Brynmawr then 😀 Agree its not all down to size but the pool of available players must be a factor. There is a lot of deprivation in Wales, low wage, low aspiration, poor health, poor living conditions for a significant proportion of the indigenous population, the remnants of and left overs of the industrial revolution finished off by Thatcher. For athletes to emerge is quite a significant achievement! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton canary 134 Posted November 25, 2022 Valencia again 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hook's-Walk-Canary 213 Posted November 25, 2022 Ecuador equalise 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,984 Posted November 25, 2022 Good match this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hook's-Walk-Canary 213 Posted November 25, 2022 Just now, Midlands Yellow said: Good match this. Keenly contested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,234 Posted November 25, 2022 Holland have been very ordinary. Deserved equaliser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,234 Posted November 25, 2022 Spawny Dutch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,717 Posted November 25, 2022 Sargent benched for thier biggest game. Hope we smash em for that. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,234 Posted November 25, 2022 Just now, cambridgeshire canary said: Sargent benched for thier biggest game. Hope we smash em for that. Not surprised. From an England perspective not sure if that's good or bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,897 Posted November 25, 2022 That's a shame. I think any striker would fancy their chances against our centre backs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,234 Posted November 25, 2022 England unchanged. Harry fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,921 Posted November 25, 2022 On 24/11/2022 at 12:39, dylanisabaddog said: The ITV music is driving me nuts. Is it a film theme? I am reliably informed that the ITV music is the theme tune from the original Round The World In 80 Days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Van wink said: Tredegar eh, not too far from Brynmawr then 😀 Agree its not all down to size but the pool of available players must be a factor. There is a lot of deprivation in Wales, low wage, low aspiration, poor health, poor living conditions for a significant proportion of the indigenous population, the remnants of and left overs of the industrial revolution finished off by Thatcher. For athletes to emerge is quite a significant achievement! Yes I agree Wales does look to have been left behind. Shame as they have had some great politicians and thinkers over the years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,897 Posted November 25, 2022 15 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: I am reliably informed that the ITV music is the theme tune from the original Round The World In 80 Days This? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 762 Posted November 25, 2022 28 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Sargent benched for thier biggest game. Hope we smash em for that. Not surprised - he was almost totally anonymous in that first game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFN FC 1,123 Posted November 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, yellowrider120 said: Not surprised - he was almost totally anonymous in that first game. Actually thought he was decent. Making runs and was involved in their goal. They just didn't pass to him enough 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,234 Posted November 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, yellowrider120 said: Not surprised - he was almost totally anonymous in that first game. 2nd half he was, decent first half and involved in their goal. 2nd half he probably didn't join in enough and is not the type of player to drop deep and go looking for the ball. He'll probably come off the bench tonight, we'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,717 Posted November 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, yellowrider120 said: Not surprised - he was almost totally anonymous in that first game. Not really, he was rather like Pukki in which he made great runs and was always in the box when needed but his teammates decided to ignore him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,897 Posted November 25, 2022 Kenny's backing Sarge: 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,717 Posted November 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, Pyro Pete said: Kenny's backing Sarge: God Scotland fans are weird. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,443 Posted November 25, 2022 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/nov/25/the-world-cup-tension-the-west-is-not-seeing-israelis-told-to-keep-low-profile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,984 Posted November 25, 2022 My daughter has just informed there’s 2 of them in a pub in Leeds wearing City shirts. Shame Josh is a sub. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,443 Posted November 25, 2022 Neymar out of the rest of the group games with ligament damage in his right ankle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted November 25, 2022 Much too slow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,293 Posted November 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, ricardo said: Much too slow Put a smaller amp fuse in your TV plug....I did and the game's a lot quicker.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 25, 2022 They have learnt how to slow us down. Highline and press midfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted November 25, 2022 A poor half hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Richard 186 Posted November 25, 2022 USA very well organised so far. Frustrating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hook's-Walk-Canary 213 Posted November 25, 2022 Game badly needs a goal.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted November 25, 2022 FFS wake up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites