Qatar World Cup

[globaldiver]

1 minute ago, gonzo said:

Best player in the England team by an absolute country mile. 

Man City/Real Madrid the next step for him.

Midfield of 

 

26 minutes ago, gonzo said:

My team...

 

Pickford 

Shaw

McGuire

Stones

Tripper

Rice

Bellingham 

Saka

Sterling 

Foden

Kane 

 

About right, but what kind of formation? Seems a few wide players?

[gonzo]

4-4-2 kind of 

Foden number 10 in behind kane

[globaldiver]

2 minutes ago, gonzo said:

4-4-2 kind of 

Foden number 10 in behind kane

Hmmm…

assuming Trippier and Shaw are to be allowed forward, I’d be inclined, against the might of Iran, to keep Philips ont bench, for (someone like) Mount

[globaldiver]

9 minutes ago, globaldiver said:

Hmmm…

assuming Trippier and Shaw are to be allowed forward, I’d be inclined, against the might of Iran, to keep Philips ont bench, for (someone like) Mount

Or Grealish

[jmjhb]

4231 tomorrow. Maguire and Stones at the back, the 3 are Saka/Mount/Sterling. 

Rice and Bellingham in the middle

apparently 

 

I have my doubts about Maguire in a back 4 and I'd prefer Foden starting, but at least we have good options going forward against an Iran side that will presumably be very well-drilled at the back

Edited November 20, 2022 by jmjhb

[Didledee]

Group games if a 4 back

                         Pickford

Trippier   Stones   Maguire     Shaw

                  Bellingham Rice

      Foden/Mount/Maddison(misses Iran)

Saka                    Kane                   Foden/Rashford

Foden can play LW or 10 but as to start, I would have Rashford or even Grealish over Sterling on this seasons form.

if 5 back

                                    Pickford 

       White(until Walker) Stones Maguire/Dier 

TAA                                                                                Shaw

                  Bellingham                   Rice

 Saka                            Kane                                 Foden

 

 

Edited November 20, 2022 by Didledee

[L/H White]

1 hour ago, Mounts Kipper said:

I’m convinced Dier & Maguire will start, 2 of the worst ever England players picked by one of the worst managers ever. 

He'll be gutted about this coming from the worst grassroots coach, ever. 

[L/H White]

I don't see him changing from a successful formation 

Pickford 

Trip Walker Stones Maguire Shaw

Bellingham Rice 

Sake Kane Foden 

 

 

[globaldiver]

20 minutes ago, L/H White said:

I don't see him changing from a successful formation 

Pickford 

Trip Walker Stones Maguire Shaw

Bellingham Rice 

Sake Kane Foden 

 

 

Is Walker fit?

We’re pretty strong across the pitch, aside of central defence.

Will Trent get a go at some stage?

[Mounts Kipper]

27 minutes ago, L/H White said:

He'll be gutted about this coming from the worst grassroots coach, ever. 

🤣🤣🤣

[Marc505]

 

[L/H White]

13 minutes ago, globaldiver said:

Is Walker fit?

We’re pretty strong across the pitch, aside of central defence.

Will Trent get a go at some stage?

I'm not 100% sure if he's match fit, did read he'll definitely be involved in the group stage though, wether that's tomorrow or next week I'm not sure. 

Probably make a few cameo appearances, imagine trips has the spot nailed down 

[royal white]

Would be interesting 

 

 

[bolty58]

14 hours ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

OK, I've tried. 

What or who is 'the Tite' ?

Deary me. I thought we were all global football scholars on here?

[e2e4]

31 minutes ago, royal white said:

Would be interesting 

 

 

all the bullshit is coming from fifa. 

rainbow laces one week, dont drink its offensive to muslims the next, banning people on the sly. 

theyve took that many bribes from that many causes they cant keep their own story straight.

come home so the qataris bankrupt fifa

[bolty58]

3 hours ago, desperado said:

England: Gareth Southgate says players will take the knee before Iran World Cup 2022 match
 

Good on em

Yes! We have already won. Can cancel the entire competition now - we are officially the world champion virtue signallers.

Cry God for Harry, England and St. George Floyd!

We couldn't be heading for a repeat of 29th June 1950 could we?

[bolty58]

3 hours ago, gonzo said:

We haven't won a competitive match in over a year

He's our best campaigner since Peter Tatchell.

McGuire is an absolute colorectal turd wrangler

Updated for you.

[Dr. Feelgood]

1 hour ago, bolty58 said:

Deary me. I thought we were all global football scholars on here?

Not me mate. I pride myself on my mundane knowledge.

[bolty58]

41 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

Not me mate. I pride myself on my mundane knowledge.

 Not falling for that one mate. I have seen your recent posts.

To gear myself up for the World Cup I have been watching one of the All Or Nothing series on the Brazilian national team. Bit of a fan of Tite from when he managed Corintians and he features heavily in this series which was their journey to winning the last Copa America. A proper football coach with just one thing in focus - football.

I used to subscribe to Brian Glanvilles 'World Soccer' when I was a little un (started at 8 years old) and decided that this lot were my favourite Brazilian club - mainly because they played in the closest to BWFC colours! According to the documentary I have mentioned a few times on WWays (Brothers In Football), they now have 30 million supporters!

Anyway, I digress. I expect Tite and Brazil to go very close this time around. Their focus on all things football from every angle (fitness, diet, psychology etc.) is mind boggling. Even items you would class as minutae. BSA used to talk about that extra 0.5% and Brazil take it to a whole new level.

Edited November 21, 2022 by bolty58

[Traf]

Have they found that Ecuador fan’s head yet? He was definitely being killed after the game

[desperado]

Something like this I reckon 

[Mounts Kipper]

Just had a look at the Iran squad and they’ve some decent players, the lad from Porto going to be a big threat, they are fifa ranked 20 in the world and manager is Carlos Quieroz, this isn’t the walkover we might think it is. I can easily see this being a score draw unless we’re at it from the off. 

[lobbypond]

Has Foden ever had a good game for England?

[Spider]

0-0

[radcliffe white]

Some very generous odds knocking about