Members Rudy Posted March 31, 2021 Members Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Zico said: Wonder if the nations league helps the shit teams more competitive, by giving them games against other shit teams, with something to play for They should be thrown in a WC qualifier together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 26 minutes ago, Rudy said: They should be thrown in a WC qualifier together Yes. Or even a separate contest for countries, or FA's of a certain size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted March 31, 2021 Moderators Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Yes. Or even a separate contest for countries, or FA's of a certain size. Scotland would still be shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Zico said: Scotland would still be shit Yep. But it'd be even funnier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Isn't there a tournament for non-FIFA 'nations'; Greenland, Palestine etc. I know there's an Islands Cup... There's still drubbings at these levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 31, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 31, 2021 A bit shit this second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Jesus - look at that Germany result! 😳😳😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted March 31, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 31, 2021 Germany 1 North Macedonia 2 There’s a coupon buster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted March 31, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 31, 2021 Crikey. That's a bad one for the Germans. Were they isolating? Anyway, decent win having cocked up for the equaliser. Could have been better, but were getting used to winning narrowly with patient football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidLeesMullet Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Germany 1 North Macedonia 2, Is this how World War III starts?, :lol:!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidLeesMullet Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Youri McAnespie said: Isn't there a tournament for non-FIFA 'nations'; Greenland, Palestine etc. I know there's an Islands Cup... There's still drubbings at these levels. There is an organisation for unnoficial non-FIFA sanctioned countries, principalities, ethnic groups etc who hold their own friendlies, tournaments and even World Cups (Think they're called CONIFA) Edited March 31, 2021 by DavidLeesMullet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Duck Egg Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Good England win. Stones makes amends for an earlier error by laying on the winner. ITV news "Look away now if you don't want to see a horrendous mistake" and just show Polands goal. Our media are feckin wankers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted April 1, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted April 1, 2021 There'll be Stones out protests soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted April 1, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted April 1, 2021 14 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Anyway, decent win having cocked up for the equaliser. Could have been better, but were getting used to winning narrowly with patient football Like watching another team we know 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted April 1, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 1, 2021 15 hours ago, MickyD said: Germany 1 North Macedonia 2 There’s a coupon buster! Apparently their first qualifying defeat since we did them 5-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesince63 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 8 hours ago, desperado said: Like watching another team we know 😂 Ha, I thought that too Desperado, when really needing a goal they were still passing it around sideways and back but like ourselves they got some joy out of it with a good move. Unlike us, they scored from the resulting corner!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted April 1, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted April 1, 2021 12 minutes ago, Whitesince63 said: Ha, I thought that too Desperado, when really needing a goal they were still passing it around sideways and back but like ourselves they got some joy out of it with a good move. Unlike us, they scored from the resulting corner!! I back Southgate in the same way I back IE, even when others (especially earlier in the season with IE) are critical of their methods and style of play. I have a feeling the knives would have been well and truly out for Southgate and Stones had we not got that equaliser. Its great to see both the teams I love looking to play creative, exciting and more importantly winning football. I’m sure we’d all like to see us put games to bed earlier with our attacking play, but I’d take 1 goal wins everyday of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted April 1, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 1, 2021 I back Southgate as he has got us to two semis and the squad now looks stronger than he's had previously We should compete in Qatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Steejay Posted April 1, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted April 1, 2021 Mmmm, Phillips??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, Steejay said: Mmmm, Phillips??? He'll be dropped as soon as Henderson is fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted April 1, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted April 1, 2021 As a former member of the "I don't rate Declan Rice" club I have to say he was excellent last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted April 2, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted April 2, 2021 6 hours ago, Mr Grey said: Ditto, just needs a decent creative midfielder next to him, Phillips isn't the answer, solid enough player, bu unfortunately we won't win anything until that midfield is sorted. In terms of creativity and keeping possession, I think it’s a strength of our current midfield. The likes of Foden, Mount, Grealish, Maddison etc are probably competing for 1/2 places behind the exciting forwards on offer. For me the problem is more about protecting the back 4 (which I’m preferring to the 5). Which is why Southgate (correctly IMO) is always keen to include 1/2 defensive midfielders. I agree with @RONNIE PHILLIPS and @Kent White in that Rice was excellent Wednesday and seems to be improving in an England shirt and while Phillips wasn’t bad, I think Henderson is in there when he’s fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted April 2, 2021 Members Share Posted April 2, 2021 8 hours ago, RONNIE PHILLIPS said: As a former member of the "I don't rate Declan Rice" club I have to say he was excellent last night. It’s because he is. No coincidence that West Ham are having an excellent season and he’s been their best player. His pass completion rate is higher than KDB and Fernandes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted April 2, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted April 2, 2021 27 minutes ago, Rudy said: It’s because he is. No coincidence that West Ham are having an excellent season and he’s been their best player. His pass completion rate is higher than KDB and Fernandes That in itself doesn't always tell a true story though. Passes can be 5yrd sideways or backwards & make that completion rate look better than it actually is. I've watched him a few times & just thought he was bang average ( not taking into account his age tbf) but he seems to have grown in confidence & looked a top player. Felt exactly the same with Mount but he too was excellent against Poland. We now need to see how they cope against the top teams before we go ott but these are interesting times & competition for places is very strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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