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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Fri 28 Jun 00:57
Original thread was getting a bit long.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Sat 29 Jun 07:52
OK, now that most of the diddy teams have returned home (England are still hanging in there),😀 who do you think will win the Euros.
Spain have been the pick of the group stage, but I think Germany will find a way to beat them - probably on penalties,
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Sat 29 Jun 08:18
England or maybe Italy if they can get past the Swiss. They have both started relatively poorly but so often in tournament football it`s about feeling your way into the competition and progressing while still having another gear to go into. Of course it could be that England, in the current set up, really just aren`t that good but they have some of the best players in the world and if it clicks for them then they can beat anyone.
As for Italy I wonder if in two weeks we`ll be looking back at how they were one minute from being knocked out in the group stage and now here they are retaining their title as champions.
Now there are better teams than England or Italy on the other side of the draw but they are going to have to go deep into their respective wells two maybe even three times just to make it to the final. Maybe that`ll mean they`ll be flying and supremely confident going into the final or they`ll be physically and mentally worn out.
I sincerely hope my prediction is wrong.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Sat 29 Jun 10:54
Spain... Maybe 🤔
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Sat 29 Jun 17:40
Great goal by the Swiss there-not sure how many passes they had in the build up? Dominating so far.
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Sat 29 Jun 17:46
Yeah forget what I said about Italy. They are miles off it.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Sat 29 Jun 18:08
Two nil now to the zip and it`s been a bit of an embarrassing performance so far from the defending champs.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Sat 29 Jun 18:25
We gave the Swiss a harder game than this.They can knock the ball about nicely though.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 29 Jun 18:41
Not sure how Scotland got a draw
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Sat 29 Jun 18:48
Neither was I but we did hit the post and gift them a goal although Shaqiri took it well.
This has to be one of the worst Italian teams in recent times, though.In saying that they haven`t been to a World Cup since 2014 which seems strange to say.
Post Edited (Sat 29 Jun 18:53)
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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Sat 29 Jun 19:32
Italy were dire .
Not sure why.
They looked pretty decent in the group stage.
Maybe just a bad day at the office.
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Sat 29 Jun 20:38
German game paused as an electrical storm rages overhead. Germany might be glad because they`ve been a bit powderpuff up front so far.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 29 Jun 22:02
What has happened to the beautiful game ? We are now using a snickometer to determine if the ball has hit a finger ?
You have to feel for Denmark. The ball didn’t even deflect using the naked eye
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Sat 29 Jun 22:12
Quote:
widtink, Sat 29 Jun 19:32
Italy were dire .
Not sure why.
They looked pretty decent in the group stage.
Maybe just a bad day at the office.
I had to read this a few times just to check it wasn`t some kind of post-modern poetry
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 29 Jun 22:57
The Swiss are nothing spectacular, just well organised, no superstars, tactically astute with a good manager, everything that Scotland were not. What an opportunity we missed in this competition. I really think that we should bring in a foreign coach. Bertie Vogts had no chance at the time but with the current crop of players I think we could do a lot better. Mogadon man Clarke had had is day…..hopefully..
Why are Italy so bad these days ?
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Sat 29 Jun 23:19
Quote:
desparado, Sat 29 Jun 22:57
The Swiss are nothing spectacular, just well organised, no superstars, tactically astute with a good manager, everything that Scotland were not. What an opportunity we missed in this competition. I really think that we should bring in a foreign coach. Bertie Vogts had no chance at the time but with the current crop of players I think we could do a lot better. Mogadon man Clarke had had is day…..hopefully..
Why are Italy so bad these days ?
No superstars but players from leverkusen, Man City, inter Milan, dortmond, Newcastle
An extremely talented and well organised team.
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Topic Originator: Livingston Par
Date: Sat 29 Jun 23:54
Agreed Raymie I`m sick of it and I had money on Germany tonight.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Sun 30 Jun 07:35
Italy were absolutely woeful. Very few players good enough to wear the shirt. The only consolation for ABE fans is that Switzerland will be stiffer opposition for England than Italy would have been.
Some guy said so on the radio - he made no mention of Iceland - I mean Slovakia. 🙂
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: Bucuresti Par
Date: Sun 30 Jun 08:03
Italy were terrible, they looked like a team that had never played together before, and in fact probably haven`t. Spalleti made 6 changes from the previous game and he had also shuffled the pack in the other group games. The Swiss on the other hand have had a consistent group of players for a while. I`d say there is very little difference in the individual quality of the players.
The German penalty was ridiculous and the offside so so tight. You can`t eliminate the subjectiveness of handball and other decisions, let the on-field officials makes decisions and just get on with it.
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Topic Originator: 1985Par
Date: Sun 30 Jun 08:33
Hopefully Arsene Wenger manages to push through his proposed amendment to the offside rule because to have a goal disallowed for a toe being offside is ludicrous. The handball decision was a joke. Innocuous, accidental, unavoidable and at point blank range - I’ve said it all before. Application of the rules blah blah blah- then the rules are wrong- just plain wrong.
As for Italy- struggling to understand how a team that won the tournament, deservedly, only 3 years ago can become so insipid.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Sun 30 Jun 10:04
Quote:
1985Par, Sun 30 Jun 08:33
Hopefully Arsene Wenger manages to push through his proposed amendment to the offside rule because to have a goal disallowed for a toe being offside is ludicrous. The handball decision was a joke. Innocuous, accidental, unavoidable and at point blank range - I’ve said it all before. Application of the rules blah blah blah- then the rules are wrong- just plain wrong.
As for Italy- struggling to understand how a team that won the tournament, deservedly, only 3 years ago can become so insipid.
Agree with your thoughts but even if the new rule is introduced there are still going to be margin calls decided by millimetres.
VAR was supposed to enhance the game but it’s the only thing it’s done is ruin it.
I’d like to see a time limit introduced on VAR calls, 30 seconds. If a decision can’t be reached then the on field decision applies.
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Topic Originator: fcda
Date: Sun 30 Jun 13:03
I wonder if they could have some kind of tolerance applied to offside decisions by VAR?
So on field decision can only be overruled if it`s wrong by (?) 5cm.
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Topic Originator: d3monstrate
Date: Sun 30 Jun 13:23
All that will happen then is the decisions ruled out at 5.1cm will be claimed to be harsh... There has to be a line somewhere so there will always be tight calls. Only way to stop it is to remove offside...
As for the handball, with incidents like the Denmark one, rather than a penalty, if its clear there`s no intent, is to give an indirect freekick...
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Topic Originator: Bucuresti Par
Date: Sun 30 Jun 16:49
Handball, and intent is also subjective though. Presumably VAR/Oliver thought he raised his arm with the intent to block the cross? Otherwise, if it was believed to be a natural position for his arm, and from such a short distance - how can you award a penalty?
Just go with the on field decision! The game doesn`t need VAR.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sun 30 Jun 17:25
Gooooallll Slovakia!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: 1985Par
Date: Sun 30 Jun 17:29
Long ball, knock down, incisive pass, goal.
England slow, ponderous, Pep style garbage.
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Topic Originator: Bucuresti Par
Date: Sun 30 Jun 17:37
Fair to compare Slovakia to Scotland?
Is a midfield of Gilmour, McGinn & McTominay worse than Duda, Lobotka & Kucka? Gilmour isn`t at the level of Lobotka - but no reason why he can`t get there.
We don`t have a defender of Skriniar`s pedigree but otherwise?
I don`t see a big difference in terms of individual quality, but a massive difference in terms of tactics and mindset.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cllyny60d6po
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Sun 30 Jun 18:02
I fell asleep, I think after about 20 minutes, it was really pleasing waking up to the pundits speaking at halftime 😂
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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Sun 30 Jun 18:10
Goal ... Englandshire ....
Hang on .... VAR .... Offside .
Big half for Southgate.
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sun 30 Jun 18:15
I used to like Southgate, he started off putting out a first eleven on merit and was reaping the rewards for some time.
He’s bottled it this campaign though, by refusing to use the other players at his disposal- Palmer and Gordon for example have had belters of seasons. Instead he knackers out Bellingham, Foden etc.
The style of play is also brutal. I usually want them to progress but they deserve to be knocked out.
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Topic Originator: Berkey
Date: Sun 30 Jun 18:22
England have a decent team but Kane is the weak link, not even winning many free kicks. He’s either carrying an injury or his legs have gone but either way he’s barely contributing anything and not Moving the defenders to make space for other etc.
Alas Kane is untouchable so until he retires this might be the best they get.
Back to being drenched in my own negativity….
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sun 30 Jun 18:24
Halfway through the second half and yet to make a substitution, when you have:
Palmer
Gordon
Watkins
Eze
All on the bench who have shown up this season.
Embarrassing stuff.
Palmer has come on, only because Trippier injured and they’ve stuck Saka left back when TAA is on the bench?
Post Edited (Sun 30 Jun 18:26)
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Topic Originator: USMac
Date: Sun 30 Jun 18:37
England to score in added time and then lose on penalties.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 30 Jun 18:38
Tyrick Mitchell has missed three games in three years for Palace yet Gareth chose to take a player that’s been injured since February and left having to play right footed players at left back.
Keeps playing Kane, Saka and Bellingham, who have been poor, not having the bottle to play guys like Watkins, Palmer and Eze
He will be sacked soon
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Sun 30 Jun 18:42
Nothing worse than greeting English commentators!
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Sun 30 Jun 18:54
Bellingham has has a superb season but no excuse for this laughable fodder England are serving up. Southgate is just another gutless defense minded manager. They should be ashamed of themselves. Cheering me right up though 😃 😀 😄 😁 🤣 😂 😃 😀 😄 😁 🤣 😂 😃 😀
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Sun 30 Jun 18:58
You had to count your chickens with only a couple of minutes to go. Names on the trophy it seems.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sun 30 Jun 19:00
Thing is it’s not a dreadful display by England. They’ve hit the post (twice?) and made plenty of good runs into the Slovakia box. Bellingham’s goal was a cracker. The pundits wrote them off too quickly but they heap so much pressure on them right from the start of the campaign.
Into ET and it’s all about the next 30 mins and god forbid penalties.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 30 Jun 19:00
Jammy but I’d bet all the money I had that they won’t win the tourney
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: dafc-chris1
Date: Sun 30 Jun 19:01
Slovakia won`t recover from this
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 30 Jun 19:01
Quote:
buffy, Sun 30 Jun 19:00
Thing is it’s not a dreadful display by England. They’ve hit the post (twice?) and made plenty of good runs into the Slovakia box. Bellingham’s goal was a cracker. The pundits wrote them off too quickly but they heap so much pressure on them right from the start of the campaign.
Into ET and it’s all about the next 30 mins and god forbid penalties.
It was dreadful, Buffy
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sun 30 Jun 19:03
And there ye have it. Kane
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Sun 30 Jun 19:04
Slovaks were panicking with the ball in the last 10 mins and gave it back repeatedly when they should have been seeing it out.
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Sun 30 Jun 19:05
Who is going to stop them Raymie? Switzerland? Austria or maybe Netherlands in the semis? Aye they might struggle in the final but by then it`s a one off occasion and in many aspects a flip of the coin.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: Berry
Date: Sun 30 Jun 19:10
The Swiss will give them a right game.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 30 Jun 19:11
They won’t get to the final.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Sun 30 Jun 19:13
They`ll be competitive but apart from Iceland in 2016 I can`t remember when England have lost a knockout game against a side that most would expect them to win. Like in the qualifiers to tournaments they just steamroller the lesser lights and find a way to win.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: USMac
Date: Sun 30 Jun 19:20
Slovakia are not out of this. England are dropping deep on cue. I still think we are going to penalties.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sun 30 Jun 19:38
Fisticuffs between Slovakia manager and Rice
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Sun 30 Jun 19:38
Dickford
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Sun 30 Jun 20:07
Aye he`s a thoroughly unlikeable character
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Sun 30 Jun 20:09
You could kind of understand Pickford being a total erse if he was world class but he is genuinely the most average run of the mill keeper in England. He plays for relegation fodder, is never linked to a top club and isn’t exactly in anyone’s dream teams. Maybe it’s his face that I find bothersome? It’s very smug. Very English.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sun 30 Jun 20:18
What a stoater from Georgia!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 30 Jun 20:25
I think England should put things in perspective. At the start of this tournament they were ranked 4th in the world and Slovakia were 48th. That`s 9 places below us!
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Sun 30 Jun 20:35
Spain are in a bit of bother here. One down and chasing the game the Georgians are looking very dangerous on the counter attack. Do the Spanish have the same minerals that England showed or will they wilt under the pressure of expectation.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: d3monstrate
Date: Sun 30 Jun 20:41
That answers that!
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 30 Jun 21:09
Spain v Georgia is a cracking watch. Everything that the England games have not been
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sun 30 Jun 21:10
Cracking goal
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: d3monstrate
Date: Sun 30 Jun 21:12
Spain are certainly more direct than they were, even from when Scotland beat them. And Georgia are so quick in the counter attack... But now Spain are ahead I can see them trying to take the sting out of it now
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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Sun 30 Jun 21:15
Even after Georgia scored Spain didn`t panic.
Georgia are basically sitting in and hitting on the counter.... A dangerous game to play against arguably one of the better teams left in the tournament.
2-1 now and I can see more goals.
But fir who? 🤔
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Topic Originator: JnrB
Date: Sun 30 Jun 21:25
Spain look decent. They are direct, move the ball very quickly and aren’t afraid to have a shot.
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Sun 30 Jun 21:26
Morata has an excellent scoring record for Spain yet you feel that the Spanish could be so much more lethal up front with a better alternative.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 30 Jun 21:35
Oh for a player like Nico Williams. Pace to burn and he makes good decisions.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 30 Jun 21:44
Or Yamal or Ruiz or Olmo or Pedri or …..
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Sun 30 Jun 21:45)
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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Sun 30 Jun 21:53
A thumping in the end.
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Sun 30 Jun 21:59
A very entertaining game. Lamal and Williams can be sensational and I really hope Spain can get past Germany in the quarters though with home advantage it`ll be tough.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: EastEndTales
Date: Sun 30 Jun 22:14
I love how the Spanish have evolved from tiki taki to direct and pressing. Williams has been sensational all tournament and surely in with a shout of best player. What a lad. The young boy too, 16 I think? Some talent. They`re set up so effectively, willing to take risks in the final 3rd and knowing they can mop up most counters effectively.
Fair fcks to Georgia. Gave it a right go, just beaten by a better team. Their fans were great too. Spain have some team but shyte fans, offer nothing at all even when winning.
Ep.17 of East End Tales is out now with Andrius Skerla
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/15082607
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Topic Originator: SusieQ
Date: Sun 30 Jun 22:32
Best game I`ve seen since getting home - we know how awkward Georgia can be, but the better team of course won in the end.
Such a shame the best 2 sides left meet in the next round 🇩🇪 🇪🇦
Looking forward to France Belgium tomorrow tho. Hopefully a decent game 👏🏼🤞🏼
COME ON YE PARS!
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Mon 1 Jul 09:54
I`m going to go against popular opinion here and say England deserved to go through yesterday. They didn`t play particularly well but dominated possession and came very close on several occasions before scoring with their first two strikes on target. Slovakia limited themselves to defending their lead with some "hefty" tackles and the odd counterattack. I thought they were fortunate to avoid at least one red card.
England will definitely need to up their game if they hope to reach the semi-finals. Switzerland are a much better team than Slovakia. Well organised, everyone knows their role (Southgate take note) and superbly marshalled by Manuel Akanji in defence. If they were to somehow win this tournament, they would be the poorest and dullest since Greece in 2004.
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: 1985Par
Date: Mon 1 Jul 10:44
I agree GG Riva. England were poor but you cannot say Slovakia were better. They spent most of the 90 minutes in a “ low block “ which England struggled to break down because of their insistence to play a slow build up from the back. It’s no coincidence that their 2 goals came from lobbing the ball onto Toneys head. British teams are crap at “ continental “ football. They should stick to what they’re good at. Direct doesn’t necessarily mean aimless long balls.
I also think England will fare a bit better when they come up against a team who have a bit more of the ball.
Post Edited (Mon 01 Jul 10:46)
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Mon 1 Jul 10:45
Too early to call that GG. They still have three games left. They could conceivably crush a Swiss team that couldn`t beat us, win a highly entertaining semi against the Austrians before winning a thrilling final against the hosts in Berlin.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Mon 1 Jul 11:04
Quote:
The One Who Knocks, Mon 1 Jul 10:45
Too early to call that GG. They still have three games left. They could conceivably crush a Swiss team that couldn`t beat us, win a highly entertaining semi against the Austrians before winning a thrilling final against the hosts in Berlin.
Your dream could well turn into a nightmare before Saturday is done, TOWK. 😀
What puzzles many of us is how a team containing so many talented players can play such pedestrian football. That`s 4 games now, and England haven`t looked much better than Scotland, yet they`re still 4/1 joint favs with Spain to win the tournament. Germany is 9/2. To my mind, both Spain and Germany are playing football several levels above anything we`ve seen so far from England.
Crush the Swiss, aye? Wishful thinking..... daydreams fly 😉
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Mon 1 Jul 11:16
The difference Spain have some tough games ahead - the Germans, then probably the French before the Final.
Whoever comes through that side of the draw will likely be favourites in the final, whoever comes through the other side (which I very much expect to be England).
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Topic Originator: Bucuresti Par
Date: Mon 1 Jul 11:19
I agree, Slovakia played well first half, but second half they offered nothing, and ultimately this was their downfall.
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Topic Originator: Tad Allagash
Date: Mon 1 Jul 13:29
Yes, Bandy’s right. Spain and Germany aren’t favourites because one of them is going out on Friday.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 1 Jul 14:06
Spain have ben excellent going forward, but not sure their defence is strong enough to go on and lift the trophy?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Mon 1 Jul 14:45
Believe me GG, I have no desire to see England win the trophy and would be ecstatic if the Swiss dumped them out on Saturday afternoon not this England team is vastly experienced at the business end of tournaments. They are zeroing in on their third semi from the last four tournaments. Extraordinary.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Mon 1 Jul 17:19
I have a feeling England will come good in the quarters and semi with some vastly improved performances.
The final will be 50:50 - whoever they face in the final will be a tough game, and they`ll likely be more `match tight` than England.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 1 Jul 18:17
France v Belgium - France play a lot of first-time passes. Griezmann is particularly good at them and seems to know instinctively where his team-mates are or will move to.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 1 Jul 18:24
Terrible game
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Mon 1 Jul 18:26
Aye it has been p***.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Mon 1 Jul 19:53
France have been every bit as underwhelming and lacklustre as England. They`ll probably both make the final.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Mon 1 Jul 19:59
Belgium were slowing the game down from the 1st minute which didn`t make for a great spectacle.Poor game but France were the better side.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Mon 1 Jul 22:14
Holymoly fantastic save!
It’s just not Ronaldo’s night
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: stevemac
Date: Mon 1 Jul 22:20
Tonight is exactly why Ronaldo is disliked by so many. Tonight is all about him scoring to break the record rather than for the country getting through. 😡
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 1 Jul 22:22
I don`t think the Portuguese players will fancy taking pens against Oblak!
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Mon 1 Jul 22:23
I`ve seen players crying after missing a crucial penalty in a penalty shoot out many times before, but to cry like a little girl when there are still 15 minutes left? Just wow,what an unbelievable sissy boy the great Ronaldo is.
Wahhhhh
Wahhhhh
😭😭😭😭
Wahhhhh
Wahhhhh
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Topic Originator: d3monstrate
Date: Mon 1 Jul 22:36
Will he be taking pen number 5?
Maybe not...
Post Edited (Mon 01 Jul 22:39)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Mon 1 Jul 22:43
What a keeper saving all those penalties!
Portugal through
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 1 Jul 22:45
Hats off to Ronaldo for taking the first one and setting the standard for the others.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Mon 1 Jul 22:49
Feel a bit sorry for Slovenia as I thought they did well up til then
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 1 Jul 23:20
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 1 Jul 22:45
Hats off to Ronaldo for taking the first one and setting the standard for the others.
Come on, wee eck. He’s a narcissist and age has caught up with him but the manager isn’t brave enough to drop him
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
Post Edited (Mon 01 Jul 23:21)
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Topic Originator: stevemac
Date: Mon 1 Jul 23:33
Raymie the Legend wrote:
> Quote:
wee eck, Mon 1 Jul 22:45
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> Hats off to Ronaldo for taking the first one and setting the
> standard for the others.
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> Come on, wee eck. He’s a narcissist and age has caught up
> with him but the manager isn’t brave enough to drop him
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> Post Edited (Mon 01 Jul 23:21)
Absolutely spot on ,on all levels!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 1 Jul 23:42
I know he is but in that situation I think he did the right thing rather than hide. The tears were a joke for a professional player.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Tue 2 Jul 07:13
Quote:
The One Who Knocks, Mon 1 Jul 14:45
Believe me GG, I have no desire to see England win the trophy and would be ecstatic if the Swiss dumped them out on Saturday afternoon not this England team is vastly experienced at the business end of tournaments. They are zeroing in on their third semi from the last four tournaments. Extraordinary.
I know, mate. Just pulli3ng your leg. 😉
I don`t like games being decided by penalties but that was high drama last night. Like him or loathe him, Ronaldo showed a lot of cajones in stepping up to take the first kick. You had to feel for Oblak. All the talk before the pens was about him being Slovenia`s hero and he couldn’t get near one, whereas Costa, with no great expectations, saved the lot. Fitbaw eh?
Not your average Sunday League player.
Post Edited (Tue 02 Jul 07:14)
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Tue 2 Jul 07:42
Quote:
EastEndTales, Tue 2 Jul 07:29
Whats the rule on takers stopping during their run up? I thought that was outlawed, yet Ronaldo did it last night.
Lewandowski got away with murder in the group stages
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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