sticks 1969 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Really hoping for a Croatia win mate as it seems as teams get knocked out a load of tickets become available. Mate over there said there were load of Columbine getting shot of tickets after we knocked them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 minute ago, sticks 1969 said: Really hoping for a Croatia win mate as it seems as teams get knocked out a load of tickets become available. Mate over there said there were load of Columbine getting shot of tickets after we knocked them out there we go mate 1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Don’t think it will end 1-0 mate You were correct bob any chance of the of the lotto numbers tonight please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: You were correct bob any chance of the of the lotto numbers tonight please If it was in Italy / France / Portugal / Germany etc I think I’d be chucking a few things in the car ready for an early start tomorrow mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: Really hoping for a Croatia win mate as it seems as teams get knocked out a load of tickets become available. Mate over there said there were load of Columbine getting shot of tickets after we knocked them out Were they going bowling instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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South-of-river Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 41 minutes ago, downendcity said: Harry Kane will be lifting the World Cup aloft and there will be people saying this. Mate, I really hope so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North London Red Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Nibor said: That's the first impressive England performance of the world cup. We've scraped past a shite Tunisia, hammered a Panama who are basically Bristol Rovers, and lost to Belgium's reserves with our reserves, culminating in not beating an awful (niggling, cheating but bereft of quality) Columbia in 120 minutes. The hype following the penalty win was ridiculous, regardless of how well the chips were falling we'd only played about an hour of decent football over four games. However today was very, very comfortable and a notoriously hard to break down Sweden just weren't in it all over the pitch. We now have a semi final against one of two sides who are both beatable, and a real opportunity. Set pieces can win trophies and we seem to be the best in the world at them at the moment, which is great news. Now's a good time for justified optimism, it's fairly likely we'll see the best tournament result for England since 1966. First decent performance? Does the Panama game not count because of the perceived weakness of the opposition? And if not, would the performance have counted instead (negatively) if England had played badly and drawn 1-1? Surely England can’t win there - draw or lose against a weak team and then get slaughtered; win and play well against a weak team and it doesn’t count because the opposition were weak. As for saying Colombia are bereft of quality - sorry, can’t agree. They reached the quarter finals 4 years ago and beat Poland 3-0 in this tournament. They made life extremely difficult for England on Tuesday and generally defended very well. England may not have played brilliantly against them but that was largely because Colombia didn’t allow us to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Nibor said: That's the first impressive England performance of the world cup. We've scraped past a shite Tunisia, hammered a Panama who are basically Bristol Rovers, and lost to Belgium's reserves with our reserves, culminating in not beating an awful (niggling, cheating but bereft of quality) Columbia in 120 minutes. The hype following the penalty win was ridiculous, regardless of how well the chips were falling we'd only played about an hour of decent football over four games. However today was very, very comfortable and a notoriously hard to break down Sweden just weren't in it all over the pitch. We now have a semi final against one of two sides who are both beatable, and a real opportunity. Set pieces can win trophies and we seem to be the best in the world at them at the moment, which is great news. Now's a good time for justified optimism, it's fairly likely we'll see the best tournament result for England since 1966. At least Panama know how to build impressive infrastructure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, North London Red said: First decent performance? Does the Panama game not count because of the perceived weakness of the opposition? And if not, would the performance have counted instead (negatively) if England had played badly and drawn 1-1? Surely England can’t win there - draw or lose against a weak team and then get slaughtered; win and play well against a weak team and it doesn’t count because the opposition were weak. As for saying Colombia are bereft of quality - sorry, can’t agree. They reached the quarter finals 4 years ago and beat Poland 3-0 in this tournament. They made life extremely difficult for England on Tuesday and generally defended very well. England may not have played brilliantly against them but that was largely because Colombia didn’t allow us to. England's ability to put in a good performance was heavily influenced by the ineffective referee failing to get to grips with Colombia's "shithousery" early on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, TheCulturalBomb said: At least Panama know how to build impressive infrastructure Hats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Job done @sticks 1969 Tickets for the semi And the final A plenty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Job done @sticks 1969 Tickets for the semi And the final A plenty Cue Russian penalty awarded in the 129th* minute by a dodgy VAR. *Lots of shithousery time wasting and 'cramp' meaning large added time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Job done @sticks 1969 Tickets for the semi And the final A plenty Let’s hope so mate but still only half time bud... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 11 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: Let’s hope so mate but still only half time bud... Bloody ell spoke too soon mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 18 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: Cue Russian penalty awarded in the 129th* minute by a dodgy VAR. *Lots of shithousery time wasting and 'cramp' meaning large added time. I wasnt a million miles out @BobBobSuperBob Mario Fernandes only allowed to play for Russia because of a decree from Putin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwilkins50 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 hours ago, Major Isewater said: À sign , let us all take off one shoe and follow the Messiah. Pretty sure at one stage that trainer in question was being thrown around in the crowd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Don’t think there’s a single player who isn’t humble A big part of the success - no egos anywhere Think we will do it now. Sum of the parts and all that. No other team are playing the way we are. Were not Spain in the passing ,our first touch is not the best. But Southgate has managed to implement the passing game with the power of the English game. Not a big fan of Young slowing things down on the left, but Kane knowing the ball wont come in drops off receives it , takes a free kick for the team brilliant. And your thoughts on Sterling, well, nobody can handle him. His balance, movement, energy is second to none. If he can find a finish could well be the player that wins us the World Cup.!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT The Optimist Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 5 hours ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: get that cheque book out Steve Ref Harry Maguire We were chasing him a few years back, went to Hull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 I understand the frustrations with Sterling but people saying he's shite are way off the mark. We would be nowhere near as dangerous without him. He breaks lines, unsettles and panics defences with his speed, dribbling and pressing, and creates space for the other three to work in. I desperately want him to get a goal or assist as he's working his socks off and just needs that moment to get everything to click into place for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 7 hours ago, JonDolman said: Bobby Reid missed many sitters when he was Sterling's age. Year later he barely missed a chance. He will work on his shooting, his composure, the lot under guardiola, who is a master of improving players. We know he is going to miss chances at the moment in his career. I'd still have him in because he is so good at everything else.. Exactly how old is sterling, you make excuses for him like he is 18 or19, he is trying too hard is obviously a good player but his finishing while playing for England has been terrible, that does not mean he can't finish as he patently can as proved for man city, just please don't use his age as an excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 6 hours ago, cidercity1987 said: Get out there chaps these boys deserve it got a spare five grand you can go yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 hours ago, South-of-river said: Russia or Croatia is going to be a much harder game, I think we’ve done fantastic so far but we haven’t really played anyone decent yet, and I think with our silly mistakes a better team will take advantage of it. sorry but shut the f up, getting boring now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 50 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: Think we will do it now. Sum of the parts and all that. No other team are playing the way we are. Were not Spain in the passing ,our first touch is not the best. But Southgate has managed to implement the passing game with the power of the English game. Not a big fan of Young slowing things down on the left, but Kane knowing the ball wont come in drops off receives it , takes a free kick for the team brilliant. And your thoughts on Sterling, well, nobody can handle him. His balance, movement, energy is second to none. If he can find a finish could well be the player that wins us the World Cup.!!! Young slows things down because he is right footed. This means that instead of being able to go past the full back on the outside, he always tends to cut back or to the inside onto his favoured right foot and this stops the flow of moves down his side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstoke Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 The burning issue is whether the "revenge" Novichok attack against the Croatian team for knocking them out of the world cup has kicked in by the time we play them on Wednesday. If so they could be short of players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 34 minutes ago, downendcity said: Young slows things down because he is right footed. This means that instead of being able to go past the full back on the outside, he always tends to cut back or to the inside onto his favoured right foot and this stops the flow of moves down his side. Yeah know that Downend. Apart from Young's corner, if Rose is fit would play him every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 3 hours ago, pillred said: got a spare five grand you can go yourself! You can get a flight for £200 - £300 and digs for £20 a night. Both games in Moscow now so no excuses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 3 hours ago, cidercity1987 said: You can get a flight for £200 - £300 and digs for £20 a night. Both games in Moscow now so no excuses So how’s the weather there ? Have you managed to get to all the games ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 24 minutes ago, Badger08 said: Everyone's loving England now are they? Funny that. Club & Country. A manager most did not want and a group of, in the main, unfancied and not big name players - let's hope this rubs off on us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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