Zatman Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 8 minutes ago, sharkyvilla said: Yeah I guess they turned it into the Confederations Cup and used it as a test run for the World Cup hosts from what I remember. Sky didn't have the rights which is probably why I never knew it was happening. I think FIFA got involved and wanted to make money but apparently they stopped the Confederations Cup at probably the worst time. Was an event to help the host nation prepare and Qatar needs most preparation of all UEFA and CONMEBOL signed a new deal so will happen more often with South American teams also joining the Nations League 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, Zatman said: I think FIFA got involved and wanted to make money but apparently they stopped the Confederations Cup at probably the worst time. Was an event to help the host nation prepare and Qatar needs most preparation of all UEFA and CONMEBOL signed a new deal so will happen more often with South American teams also joining the Nations League Didn't realise that, might make it worth watching. England v Argentina is way overdue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Of course they put the game on at Wembley ££££££££ The world's favourite corporate cash cow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted June 2, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted June 2, 2022 Quote May 24 andykeenan changed the title to Hungary v England/Germany v England/England v Italy/England v Hungary Nations League This simply isn't on. However... On 24/05/2022 at 14:04, andykeenan said: Hungary Saturday 4th June 5p Edited May 24 by andykeenan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 No Villa players in the squad, five right backs, Southgate’s boring brand of football and a general dislike for most of the players in this squad, means I won’t be watching any of these games. **** em’, I’ve got better things to do. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakemineVanilla Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 The mismatch between Scotland and Ukraine was what you might expect from two nations, where one has a population of 40 million and the other has a population of 5 million. With Scotland having two centre-backs from the Norwich team which shipped 61 goals last season, things didn't look good from the start, and beating the technically superior Ukrainains looked like a big ask. The fact that the game had been politicised, where the press and commentators claimed that the whole world wanted Ukraine to win, kind of destroyed the expectation that neutrality was possible. The expectation that football fans should be constantly updated on the government's foreign policy, is not what I watch football for. Some of the decisions did seem to favour the Ukrainians. Scotland battled valiantly and came very close to earning a draw, as Ukraine ran out of steam. McGinn had a decent game but inevitably provoked a snooty response from some Villa fans who suddenly think the club has reached a level of sophistication hitherto unknown, where his qualities are to be scorned. Watkins named McGinn as the player with the biggest heart he knows - I never doubted it. Scotland came pretty close and the scoreline flatters Ukraine, but no one would deny they were better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcifer Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Choose between watching boregate"s England or sticking pins in my ****. Think I would choose the latter. The bloke really does hold a grudge. 5 right backs.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Callum Styles in the Hungary squad, love these stories. George Baldock of Sheffield United came on for Greece last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 centre backs, Guehi, Tomori and White all missing with injury so lucky Southgate picked all the right backs to play out of position. I hope we get thumped by Hungary tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 14 minutes ago, theboyangel said: centre backs, Guehi, Tomori and White all missing with injury so lucky Southgate picked all the right backs to play out of position. I hope we get thumped by Hungary tomorrow. and he still left mings on holiday? im hoping big ty told him to **** himself 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 24 minutes ago, villa4europe said: and he still left mings on holiday? im hoping big ty told him to **** himself Just revealed that both Tomori and Guehi were injured prior to being called up and may only be ok for the 3rd and final game… GS is an utter plum of a manager. Cannot stand our current brand of insipid football. Sure we can beat the lesser nations comfortably but get tactically schooled whenever we face anyone decent (or organised!) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 so he wants to take a better look at 2 injured players? and called up 5 right backs rather than CB cover? he will play a back 5 with walker or james as the RCB more concerned about our weaknesses than he is about our strengths 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post a m ole Posted June 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) He’s shit, can’t believe people defend him. Let him organise the invoices for equipment, send emails, attend events with sponsors and be a nice guy, be line manager for all the staff and handle their organisation and sick leave, make the players feel welcome at the training facility, but for **** sake get him away from picking the players and managing football games. Edited June 3, 2022 by a m ole 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 3 right backs starting for England against Hungary. Great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Looks a very underwhelming starting. Why is he playing a back three against Hungary? Good that Bellimgham, TAA and Bowen are getting a start. But looks far too negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 another nations league loss for Ireland. We still no wins it the tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 5 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: 3 right backs starting for England against Hungary. Great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: 3 right backs starting for England against Hungary. Great. Justin left back, Walker centre back vs Hungary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Zatman said: Justin left back, Walker centre back vs Hungary Just so uninspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 One CB on the bench, only two on the pitch with a back 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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