deane koontz Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 (edited) Sterling is at a goal every 2 games so far for Chelsea Edited September 25, 2022 by deane koontz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underpants Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 This world cup is going to be shit. And with England's form going into it means its going to be even more shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Was gonna say, hes been bob on for Chelsea this season. Their only shining light. Plus hes been Englands best player for past 4 year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deane koontz Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 The sooner they figure out how to use Foden in this England side the better. Doesn't seem to have got going yet internationally. He's could/ should be a game changer for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 1 hour ago, MickyD said: The big problem for most is, had he been sold to Wolves or Everton or some other less fashionable team he wouldn’t be picked. First criteria certainly seems to be who you play for way before how you’re currently playing. Disagree. Southgates picked and started players from most clubs. He started Rice & Phillips the last tournament, West Ham & Leeds are hardly world beaters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted September 25, 2022 Moderators Share Posted September 25, 2022 Somebody nailed it earlier, southgates shit He needs to pick haaland and maybe niemi, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted September 25, 2022 Moderators Share Posted September 25, 2022 Who are the players he should be picking, out of interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Maddison deserved a call up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 8 hours ago, Casino said: Who are the players he should be picking, out of interest? THOMASON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted September 26, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2022 The players are ok. If anything during Southgate’s time, he’s had them playing better than they do for their clubs! Granted, getting the best out of Foden and Grealish is something that still needs addressing. Against the real top opposition we’ve seemed to struggle to impose ourselves - but that’s always been the case in my lifetime! However there’s good games and results in the friendlies/uefa nations against Spain and Croatia that spring to mind. And beating Denmark, Germany, Colombia and Sweden in major tournaments shouldn’t be forgotten. Yes we aren’t in great form, but a decent performance/result tonight would be a good confidence booster prior to the World Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 48 minutes ago, radcliffe white said: Maddison deserved a call up Playing for a team thats had the worst start in premier league history. Hes taking nobody's place in that team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjayoghani Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 France, many people's favourites, lost to Denmark. Think the WC is wide open and our recent big game experience may help. What I'm clinging to is France losing 2016 Euros and then winning 2018 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Any good team (apart from Brazil in the 70s) starts from the back. Walker is fast but makes mistake, but good enough at RB. Stones can play but not a top level defender not in best 2 centre halves at his club. Other 2 positions we are weaker, because the back 4 is weak you need 2 Defensive Midfield players or we get over run. Up front you have Kane who is IMO a world class number 9 but plays deeper and deeper, still good but not as effective. Sterling is the worlds most frustrating footballer his record is hard to fault as Gonzo points out but if it comes to one crucial moment in a game I always think he will mis control the ball, take on an extra man and then run like a waddling duck. Foden looks brilliant in bits but never dominates a game. Grealish as Foden but does not look brilliant as often. Watching City he plays in very safe 99% of time. I just do not think we are that good, add in a manager who is not inspiring it is a shit combination. Bellingham looks very good but if we need 2 DFMs whoever else is in there has a tough job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted September 26, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2022 I really an struggling to be enthused for tonight's game. Imagine if you'd already got tickets to see it live after that shit-show on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 9 hours ago, MickyD said: I really an struggling to be enthused for tonight's game. Imagine if you'd already got tickets to see it live after that shit-show on Friday. same it's like trying to get up for bolton v leeds u21s next week meaningless game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted September 26, 2022 Members Share Posted September 26, 2022 20 hours ago, L/H White said: still got our knickers in a twist over a glorified friendly i see? judge us on the games that actually matter, tournament football semi & final last 2 most successful side since 66 calm down ffs the 'golden generation' couldnt get past a 1/4 final great to see them still taking the knee also Not biting R. Southgate out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 9 hours ago, bolty58 said: Not biting R. Southgate out. if we fail to get out of the group stage in the world cup then maybe impossible to consider it after the last 2 tournaments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 26, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2022 Irrespective of sterling's Chelsea form, he went off last year for England, after being a regular scorer. Almost anonymous now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 1 hour ago, gonzo said: Playing for a team thats had the worst start in premier league history. Hes taking nobody's place in that team. So we don’t pick players because there clubs ain’t performing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted September 26, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2022 12 minutes ago, radcliffe white said: So we don’t pick players because there clubs ain’t performing? I'm no longer sure of the selection criteria. Has it changed from plays for United, City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs or Arsenal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 15 minutes ago, MickyD said: I'm no longer sure of the selection criteria. Has it changed from plays for United, City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs or Arsenal? It’s all wrong for me Should be done on merit, Jack grealish (yes a very good player but not hitting the levels) but he’s guaranteed a slot and Phillips Jesus he’s hardly played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycowdrill Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Back from Milan yesterday and just getting ready for the mooch down for tonight. I need it like a 2nd hole in the arse tbh everyones just bored aren’t they. Getting to the point very quickly where it feels like GS has outstayed his welcome. squads are rigid, team selection is poor, tactics are boring and performances are half arsed. Just feels like the players have switched off. Everyone is just completely bored. Sleep walking in to the WC players like Tomori must be fucking fuming. Called up regularly, Been decent since he went to Milan, playing at his home ground against familiar players then Dier comes in from the cold after a few years and goes straight in front of him. no incentive for the players outside his favourite XI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deane koontz Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, radcliffe white said: So we don’t pick players because there clubs ain’t performing? Odd hes not getting a look in after the form he's been in. Has he been in many squads since he got busted at the casino? Edited September 26, 2022 by deane koontz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 15 minutes ago, deane koontz said: Odd hes not getting a look in after the form he's been in. Has he been in many squads since he got busted at the casino? Couldn’t answer that fuck knows, but his form has been very good compared to others selected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 2 hours ago, radcliffe white said: So we don’t pick players because there clubs ain’t performing? Well hes looked ok in a totally crap team for me. Calling him is pointless as hes never going to replace anyone in that team and theres already a queue infront of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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