bwfcfan5 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 until theres a reserves World Cup i couldnt give a toss if we had Spazzy Daz as 2nd choice Goal Keeper and unless all XI starters contract aids and cant play the depth in the full 23 man squad is irrelevant. It isnt going to win us anything A decent enough 13/14 will do Honestly couldnt give a flying fook if another nations 3rd choice CB is better than ours. We wouldnt meet them until the final again anyway where non of last nights outfield players baring Stones would start It probably just suggests that if Dembele can't get into their 1st team that on paper they are far stronger than us. We didn't need last night to show that. Doesn't mean they'd beat us in a real game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 It probably just suggests that if Dembele can't get into their 1st team that on paper they are far stronger than us. We didn't need last night to show that. Doesn't mean they'd beat us in a real game. Or it shows Dembele isn't as good as Kevin DeBruyne but not many players are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycowdrill Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 It probably just suggests that if Dembele can't get into their 1st team that on paper they are far stronger than us. We didn't need last night to show that. Doesn't mean they'd beat us in a real game. i completely get they have a bigger and better squad than ours but we knew that anyway? so we havent learned anything in my mind. Last night just reinforced what we all knew... plus, you only really see the impact of that depth if there are a raft of changes (ie; last night) a change in DM or FB doesnt tilt the balance massively in favour of one team over the other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted July 12, 2018 Author Site Supporter Share Posted July 12, 2018 Another England Belgium game that no one really gives a shit about. I’ll never understand the 3rd/4th place fixture. Anyway, play the lads who didn’t get a game + Kane to make sure he can win the golden boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birch-chorley Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I think it’s an important one for us to win If we finish the tournament having lost to Belgium twice and Croatia once then many will say that we can’t do it against ‘the better sides’ A fair opinion granted I just don’t think we want to come away from this with three defeats under our belt, Belgium are a good side, let’s go out and prove ourselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted July 12, 2018 Moderators Share Posted July 12, 2018 aye, full strength and go for it, why not, I don't care now if any of them get injured or sent off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marple whites Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Going watching Lanky in the 20/20, so not really bothered. Why do they have this pointless match anyway ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Whats more pointless 3rd or 4th place or the charity shield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted July 12, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted July 12, 2018 Both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfcfan5 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I think it’s an important one for us to win If we finish the tournament having lost to Belgium twice and Croatia once then many will say that we can’t do it against ‘the better sides’ A fair opinion granted I just don’t think we want to come away from this with three defeats under our belt, Belgium are a good side, let’s go out and prove ourselves I think its utterly irrelevant. Nothing will be proven either way. Go and show we've learned from this in 2020. That is the only time it counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted July 12, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted July 12, 2018 Couldn’t care less about this. I will watch the final but won’t even bother watching this farce. I will never forget the look on Shilton’s Face when he received his flowers for playing in the 1990 game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salford Trotter Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 3rd place receive $24m and 4th place receive $22m. I wonder how much the players get of the prize pot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Cant see us playing anywhere near full strength team in this, no way. Freak situation where what would usually be a bit of a marquee fixture in international football is going to be practically a reserve fixture twice at the same World Cup. Must be a horrible fixture to have to stay behind and play in, after the Lord Mayors show, country emptying out. I expect everyone will just be wanting to get on holiday and back to their clubs now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I don’t get this anti stuff now. Finishing 3rd is a great result for our lads. Get behind them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I don’t get this anti stuff now. Finishing 3rd is a great result for our lads. Get behind them Thinly veiled 'I'm going to the 3rd / 4th play off match' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I’m split on this. On the one hand what’s the point! On the other this is an opportunity to have our best World Cup since 66 still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Not yet I am not. Can’t get a ticket for anywhere near reasonable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Alf Hartigan Posted July 12, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted July 12, 2018 Fifa should fuck this game off, remember thinking this in 1990 and think exactly the same now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Fifa should fuck this game off, remember thinking this in 1990 and think exactly the same now They should.....but it generates cash! It really is a game nobody cares about, especially the players. I'd expect another semi-reserve side to be fielded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolty58 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Just watched first half. Same old midfield creativity deficiency. One thing though. Raheem Sterling? Does my fucking head in. How can such a highly paid pro not keep hold of the ball better. If he hasn't given away possession more than any other player at the WC, I would be amazed. Is there a Golden Tool award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adlington Trotter Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Why are Belgium in yellow and England in red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Lukaku’s first touch is dreadful. Twice he should’ve scored so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules_darby Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I think it’s an important one for us to win If we finish the tournament having lost to Belgium twice and Croatia once then many will say that we can’t do it against ‘the better sides’ A fair opinion granted I just don’t think we want to come away from this with three defeats under our belt, Belgium are a good side, let’s go out and prove ourselves I think it’s of utter irrelevance personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted July 14, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted July 14, 2018 For the 2nd England v Belgium friendly this tournament I’ve missed much of it falling asleep. The bits I have seen we look 2nd best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didledee Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 England should have been level through Dier before they got thier second, Hazard loves it against shitty Jones, cup final and today, appalling defending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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