sne Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, Zatman said: Gutless. Moment Turkey scored they were going to win. Guaranteed Yeah, all Turkey had was momentum, they were really poor, again. Sweden just didn't look bothered Sloppy in the final 3rd and Berg can't score to save his life atm. Ended up costing us starting with 2 injured players in Lustig and Ekdahl who both had to be subbed, wasting 2 subs. Rhoden over Sema was also a boring, safe and predictable choice that didn't pan out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Probably the worst 45 minutes I have seen from England since a Sven friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Disappointed Southgate is reverting to players just because they are at 'big clubs', even if they are not getting game time. Welbeck predictably has been shit, and Rashford is a selfish ballhog. Would rather see someone like Deeney upfront as at least he's playing and in form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Dejan Lovren transfer value is going up by the minute of this Spain vs Croatia game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 And what does Eric Dier actually bring to the side? Cant believe he's captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Just now, andym said: And what does Eric Dier actually bring to the side? Cant believe he's captain. Entire midfield three have done nothing. RLC is literally just strolling about, would have thought he would have a point to prove but looks so disinterested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 (edited) Southgate is too defensive a manager. Look at the startng 11 and there are 8 defensive minded players at home to Switzerland. Southgate out! Edited September 11, 2018 by Brumstopdogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, Brumstopdogs said: Southgate is too defensive a manager. Look at the startng 11 and there are 8 defensive minded players at home to Switzerland. Southgate out! Not sure if serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 No - I don't think we should sack him but I do think he has got the balance of the team wrong and we're set up too defensively and we have been for a few games under him. The goodwill from the World Cup will soon be gone if we don't start winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 5-0 Spain after 60 mins. Croats still have a severe case of WC hangover while Spain has something to prove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Will never trust John Stones, he makes think so hard for himself. Good win. The second string are terrible, as we learnt in the World Cup. Once Henderson and the like came on we moved the ball much more quicker and with purpose. Dier is atrocious and RLC was playing like he gave zero ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Ireland vs Wales, a game for the purist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) Might be it for Jogi Löw? They are going through a generation change and today's 11 had a average age of 24.8 years with only Neuer over 30. But atm they look miles away from finding their mojo again. Edited October 16, 2018 by sne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Its a pretty poor squad at the moment, defensively weak(I never rated Hummels anyway) no legs in midfield and never replaced Klose. Not just his goals but his workrate brought space for Podolski and Muller to get goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakotaDakota Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Great week for Gibraltar. Before this week they had played 22 competitive matches, lost all 22. Only scored 5 goals and conceded 107. (They have actually won 2 friendlies in the 6 years since their first official game(both 1-0)) This week in the nations league they have beaten Armenia 1-0 away from home and tonight beat Liechenstein 2-1. This is the first time they have ever scored more than 1 goal in a game 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Fun Factory Posted October 16, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 minute ago, LakotaDakota said: Great week for Gibraltar. Before this week they had played 22 competitive matches, lost all 22. Only scored 5 goals and conceded 107. (They have actually won 2 friendlies in the 6 years since their first official game(both 1-0)) This week in the nations league they have beaten Armenia 1-0 away from home and tonight beat Liechenstein 2-1. This is the first time they have ever scored more than 1 goal in a game That's why this format has some legs. Get international side playing similar sides at their level, rather than just pointless games in which they put 10 men behind the ball, tire, and lose 3-0 to a decent side. Have some promotion/relegation to reward success and it will improve international football outside the summer tournaments. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I think the logic behind it definitely makes sense. Better than watching England beat San Marino 5-0 in a pointless game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 17, 2018 8 hours ago, The Fun Factory said: That's why this format has some legs. Get international side playing similar sides at their level, rather than just pointless games in which they put 10 men behind the ball, tire, and lose 3-0 to a decent side. Have some promotion/relegation to reward success and it will improve international football outside the summer tournaments. Yep I've been saying for years that having the usual world and euro qualifiers as the only competitive football for these nations is pointless Nobody benefits from Germany going to San Marino and beating them 11-0. And the minnows are always kept apart in the groups so they never play any competitive fixtures against anyone they're likely to beat. This format has its negatives but it's surely got to be beneficial for those nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Somehow the Ukraine v Czech Republic game was on ESPN so I tuned in. Ukraine looked pretty decent and won their group (so i guess they have qualified for Euros or something?). Even with the hiccups that are showing and will become apparent, I like the way of trying to give lesser talented nations matches against similar ranked sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 14 minutes ago, Villaphan04 said: Somehow the Ukraine v Czech Republic game was on ESPN so I tuned in. Ukraine looked pretty decent and won their group (so i guess they have qualified for Euros or something?). Even with the hiccups that are showing and will become apparent, I like the way of trying to give lesser talented nations matches against similar ranked sides. They qualify for semi final against other group winners but will be promoted for next Nations Cup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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