Capt. Pants 4,232 Posted December 6, 2022 Thumping header. That's how to do it Hanley! No loopy ****. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy2600 301 Posted December 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Portugal looking really good Unlike Spain…. Who looked ordinary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy2600 301 Posted December 6, 2022 So after beating the Francais 🐸 it will be Morocco or Portugal in the Semi. And Brazil or Argies en Finale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,291 Posted December 6, 2022 Portugal coasting.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,403 Posted December 6, 2022 Is the Ronaldo chanting a pìss take or mosguoded but serious support for him, I hope the former but suspect the latter. Idiots, Portugal are better without him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,291 Posted December 6, 2022 Swiss are very disappointing....thought they'd give them a game at least.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,980 Posted December 6, 2022 For such a small country they deliver well on the big stages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,232 Posted December 6, 2022 Ronaldo gutted, he was expecting a cross there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwearyCanary 1,179 Posted December 6, 2022 I bet Ronaldo was sooooooo happy to have been dropped for a young lad that scores a great hattrick. 😂 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,443 Posted December 7, 2022 10 hours ago, SwearyCanary said: I bet Ronaldo was sooooooo happy to have been dropped for a young lad that scores a great hattrick. 😂 I think we've all loved Ronaldo for having great skills and that ego even when it keep embarassing like now. That Euro final was unbelievable. I know he can be a genuine guy though so he will be happy for the team and was celebrating like everyone else. He probably just wants to be involved in everything non-stop. Reminds me of that Corporal Jones character in Dads Army who is always volunteering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,605 Posted December 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, KiwiScot said: I think we've all loved Ronaldo for having great skills and that ego even when it keep embarassing like now. Can say honestly no, I've never loved him. I could respect the skill and ability but never liked him at all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,443 Posted December 8, 2022 The game needs some dislikeable characters though which in itself can be likeable. Players without game time yet - White who left, GKs Pope,Ramsdale then Coady and Maddison Looks like Sterling will be rejoining the squad, but it's not confirmed yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted December 8, 2022 4 hours ago, KiwiScot said: The game needs some dislikeable characters though which in itself can be likeable. Players without game time yet - White who left, GKs Pope,Ramsdale then Coady and Maddison Looks like Sterling will be rejoining the squad, but it's not confirmed yet. Realistically Maddison is behind a lot of midfielders, and when Grealish is not in the starting lineup, Maddison can't expect any game time. Unless we have a rash of injuries in that area in which case he'd be useful as cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 2,624 Posted December 8, 2022 10 hours ago, It's Character Forming said: Realistically Maddison is behind a lot of midfielders, and when Grealish is not in the starting lineup, Maddison can't expect any game time. Unless we have a rash of injuries in that area in which case he'd be useful as cover. Different positions IMHO. Maddison is better in behind the striker, less so out wide. We played a 4-3-3 against Senegal with Saka and Foden wide of Kane. He wouldn't dislodge naturally wide players for me. When we played the first two group games and played 4-2-3-1 with Mount in the middle of an AM three, then I would say that is Maddison's best position. Sadly he was injured for the first two fixtures so wasn't able to be a sub for Mount. Which would be the obvious one. I know some have said it would be Foden's best position too, but he does play wide for Man City and Maddison is probably better than him central at this point in their careers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,291 Posted December 9, 2022 Really looking forward to today's Quarter Final games....Croatia v Brazil at 15.00 and Netherlands v Argentina at 19.00..... Gonna be fun..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,342 Posted December 9, 2022 Really good piece about how Gareth Southgate has changed the culture of the England team. Highly recommended, especially for those who still don't rate him. As I've said before, while there's scope to criticise his coaching (especially in-game), he is clearly an outstanding manager, especially when you think about the horrific dysfunction of previous England set-ups. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/09/education-and-listening-helping-southgate-shape-his-happy-england Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,232 Posted December 9, 2022 Croatia are going to have to keep better care of the ball, otherwise there'll be only one winner here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengo 822 Posted December 9, 2022 37 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Croatia are going to have to keep better care of the ball, otherwise there'll be only one winner here. Even first half. Both teams giving the ball away . C'mon Brazil 🇧🇷 get a hold on this game . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengo 822 Posted December 9, 2022 2 seconds of sheer class. Its going crazy down in 🇧🇷 . Absolute 💯 Neymar . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,291 Posted December 9, 2022 Not a huge fan of Neymar...but that was an exceptional goal.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,291 Posted December 9, 2022 You foogin beauteee!.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary73 160 Posted December 9, 2022 Good work Croatia. Now dump overrated Neymar and Brazil out. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hook's-Walk-Canary 213 Posted December 9, 2022 Fantastic goal, c'mon Croatia!! 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,291 Posted December 9, 2022 Penalties.....oh goody.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,232 Posted December 9, 2022 A rare moment of quality from Croatia. PKs as the Yanks say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,716 Posted December 9, 2022 Croatia the penalty experts dragging it on to pens? Nooooo wayy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 9, 2022 Croatia are better than they ever attempt to be. They have so many top players, aging of course, who if they were braver would be one of the worlds best teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hook's-Walk-Canary 213 Posted December 9, 2022 SAVED!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hook's-Walk-Canary 213 Posted December 9, 2022 Advantage Croatia... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
