Capt. Pants 4,277 Posted December 4, 2022 Well played Hendo. Got us going tonight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 4, 2022 Just now, Well b back said: Would you play an injured player ? Let’s face it Bellingham, Foden, Saka, Rashford and Grealish are all s***. The progress of Bellingham has been astonishing. If he stays fit, he is only going to get better. We can mould a team around him for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,280 Posted December 4, 2022 Just now, keelansgrandad said: The progress of Bellingham has been astonishing. If he stays fit, he is only going to get better. We can mould a team around him for sure. Living in Birmingham he is worshipped like a god , including by many that support other teams ( including Villa ). He is about to put some of his money his money into youth football centres across Birmingham for disadvantaged kids all over Birmingham. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,303 Posted December 4, 2022 I would like to see Madders make a guest appearance....but he's probably too busy sat on the bench playin' 'Angry Birds' on his phone... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 4, 2022 I am going to mention Luke Shaw because nobody has yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,280 Posted December 4, 2022 5 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: The progress of Bellingham has been astonishing. If he stays fit, he is only going to get better. We can mould a team around him for sure. His younger brother is pretty good as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted December 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Nothing wrong with mixing it up. Also nothing wrong with just keeping hold of the ball. Refusing to take on the full back has nothing to do with mixing it up. Holding onto the ball in the opposition half may indeed make sense, but the constant passing back to the goalkeeper is inviting a very costly mistake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 4, 2022 Just now, Well b back said: His younger brother is pretty good as well Lets hope he is even better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,280 Posted December 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Mello Yello said: I would like to see Madders make a guest appearance....but he's probably too busy sat on the bench playin' 'Angry Birds' on his phone... Or an online casino Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 4, 2022 I bet those Senegalese women don't even know the score. Still dancing and tapping those sticks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,277 Posted December 4, 2022 Well Senegal quickly gave up. Commanding 2nd half performance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,303 Posted December 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, Well b back said: Or an online casino What's the odds on that?.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,467 Posted December 4, 2022 Pleased for England     I think...  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,801 Posted December 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: Pleased for England     I think...  The true pride of Britan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,303 Posted December 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: Pleased for England     I think...  Bet he doesn't struggle with insomnia....he probably lays on his ample tum and rocks himself to sleep.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,781 Posted December 4, 2022 Job done, pub for the French game then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,303 Posted December 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: The true pride of Britan i....he probably is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,800 Posted December 4, 2022 Anyone off to swansea on sat has 2 hrs to get over the border to find a pub... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,439 Posted December 4, 2022 12 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: I am going to mention Luke Shaw because nobody has yet. One of those players that seemingly always steps up his performances when playing in the England shirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,439 Posted December 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: The true pride of Britan sir tango Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,801 Posted December 4, 2022 8 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Job done, pub for the French game then You'll need the beer thats for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,280 Posted December 4, 2022 5 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Anyone off to swansea on sat has 2 hrs to get over the border to find a pub... Our son has a spare ticket now as he has just booked a flight back over Qatar via Dubai to join his brother who flew back out yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,689 Posted December 4, 2022 Not that I give a huge amount of credence to the fifa rankings, but the four sides we’ve played so far are from the 16th-20th range.  You can only beat what’s in front of you, but it’s a big old step up to France.  Hopefully we are up to it… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,280 Posted December 4, 2022 England, France Argentina or Holland are now at quite a disadvantage to Spain and Brazil as the former will have to peak in 3 consecutive games, whereas the latter should have a safe passage to the Semis. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,280 Posted December 4, 2022 Bellingham saying a lot of you don’t know what you are talking about, in fact the words ‘ talking rubbish ‘ were used. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,280 Posted December 4, 2022 This thread is as quiet as when Norwich win, I bet it will get a lot noisier on the day we lose ( assuming that we don’t win the whole thing ). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virtual reality 717 Posted December 4, 2022 Comfortable and completely in control in the end after a very poor start that should have seen us fall behind. France now in the quarters, Southgate was found tactically inept against quality opposition in the previous two competitions. Beat France and those like myself who believe he isn’t capable of stepping up to the big matches when it really matters will have to eat some humble pie. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,492 Posted December 4, 2022 (edited) On 30/11/2022 at 09:58, Robert N. LiM said: It's almost as if the manager who's taken England to 50% of their semi-finals and 100% of their finals in the last fifty years knows what he's doing, isn't it? Once more with feeling Edit: to add to this: he now has 50% of all England's knockout wins in major tournaments since 1966. Six before him, six under him. Edited December 4, 2022 by Robert N. LiM 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 4, 2022 5 minutes ago, Virtual reality said: Comfortable and completely in control in the end after a very poor start that should have seen us fall behind. France now in the quarters, Southgate was found tactically inept against quality opposition in the previous two competitions. Beat France and those like myself who believe he isn’t capable of stepping up to the big matches when it really matters will have to eat some humble pie. Its 60 years since any country retained the World Cup. No need to fear France. Just respect them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,439 Posted December 4, 2022 18 minutes ago, Virtual reality said: Comfortable and completely in control in the end after a very poor start that should have seen us fall behind. France now in the quarters, Southgate was found tactically inept against quality opposition in the previous two competitions. Beat France and those like myself who believe he isn’t capable of stepping up to the big matches when it really matters will have to eat some humble pie. Pretty much same thoughts here. We're set up to counter which in theory will be what's needed against the best sides but I don't think Southgate has got the mentality for it. He keeps the camp happy but I don't think we have that edge the best sides have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites