The Original OTIB Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, italian dave said: Donnarumma is something special though. Donna Summer was better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 When Italian defenders are kissing each other after blocks and tackles you know it’s vintage Italy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 I was hoping for a Belgium win as I fancied us in a northern european ding dong. Less chance against those tiki taka southerners Italy and Spain imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolmoose Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said: Donna Summer was better. Until she was caught fondling Germany's manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 16 minutes ago, Moments of Pleasure said: Eye-tie in 'is budgie smugglers, there .... apparently that's what they do, according to Jurgen… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 Have to say an excellent tournament so far. Loving all the games. Italy nice football and easy on the eye, despite some of the old injury time nonsense. Shame they have to come up short at the final hurdle. It's coming home, it's coming home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 23 minutes ago, cityexile said: Got to be favorites now. Big, strong, hugely committed and hard working, move the ball so quickly and fun to watch. Throw in some old fashioned gamesmanship in the last ten...been consistently good throughout. They are amazing. The way they pass the ball around, you'd think they play together every week. So much more pace than England too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: apparently that's what they do, according to Jurgen… Oh yeah, how does he know, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, Marco the red said: Yes but depends how many of them are crocked now. They’ll miss Spinazzola for sure, assuming he’s out. He’s been exceptional. On the other hand, they got tonight done in 90 minutes whilst Spain have had two gruelling extra times now, so that might help them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 If we can navigate our through tomorrow night it’s massively in our hands IMO. I think people are underestimating how huge having 60 k England fans in Wembley for the semi’s and final will be - it will be a huge advantage. No doubting the Italian’s have played the best football so far this tournament but we all know and the Italian’s should know better than anyone that defensive pragmatic football can and more often than not is the style that win’s these tournaments.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, italian dave said: They’ll miss Spinazzola for sure, assuming he’s out. He’s been exceptional. On the other hand, they got tonight done in 90 minutes whilst Spain have had two gruelling extra times now, so that might help them. Snapped his Achilles apparently. Massive shame for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 Why can’t that blatant cheating be punished after the game? It’s the only way it will ever stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 A lot saying the second goal was brilliant but if you let a good player run at you while you back off, put you’re arms behind your back , turn sideways & just stick out a leg then most decent players will pick their spot. I said it in the group games, the Belgian back three are way past their best . Good side Italy but any team will be if you let them play . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 Quite enjoyed that game, thought the penalty was a bit soft but modern football I guess. Likewise, the Freuler red card v Spain but who am I to argue with VAR. Didn't like the gamesmanship by Italy late on, but thought they were rather good in general. 5 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: A lot saying the second goal was brilliant but if you let a good player run at you while you back off, put you’re arms behind your back , turn sideways & just stick out a leg then most decent players will pick their spot. I said it in the group games, the Belgian back three are way past their best . Good side Italy but any team will be if you let them play . Some pretty aging defenders I believe? Vermaelen was playing one of the games IIRC, he really must be mid 30's now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Quite enjoyed that game, thought the penalty was a bit soft but modern football I guess. Likewise, the Freuler red card v Spain but who am I to argue with VAR. Didn't like the gamesmanship by Italy late on, but thought they were rather good in general. Some pretty aging defenders I believe? Vermaelen was playing one of the games IIRC, he really must be mid 30's now? I generally think far too many soft free kicks are given for harmless body contact; however, I thought that was a stonewall penalty for a hefty shove with the arm, which he tried to disguise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 12 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Quite enjoyed that game, thought the penalty was a bit soft but modern football I guess. Likewise, the Freuler red card v Spain but who am I to argue with VAR. Didn't like the gamesmanship by Italy late on, but thought they were rather good in general. Some pretty aging defenders I believe? Vermaelen was playing one of the games IIRC, he really must be mid 30's now? 35 , vertongen 34 . Legs have gone . Italy swarmed all over them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 24 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: 35 , vertongen 34 . Legs have gone . Italy swarmed all over them Chiellini is 36 and Bonucci is 34 and kept Lukaku quiet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted July 2, 2021 Report Share Posted July 2, 2021 2 hours ago, bris red said: If we can navigate our through tomorrow night it’s massively in our hands IMO. I think people are underestimating how huge having 60 k England fans in Wembley for the semi’s and final will be - it will be a huge advantage. No doubting the Italian’s have played the best football so far this tournament but we all know and the Italian’s should know better than anyone that defensive pragmatic football can and more often than not is the style that win’s these tournaments.. They're pretty excellent at that as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 10 hours ago, bristolmoose said: Until she was caught fondling Germany's manager. Thought Summer Love was by Olivia Newton John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Lets hope the Italian cheat gets banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 9 hours ago, grifty said: Chiellini is 36 and Bonucci is 34 and kept Lukaku quiet Italian defenders though , they’re positional sense is out standing. Asking players like vertongun to play wide of a three when his legs went a few years ago is footballing suicide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Sancho rumoured to be starting, moves to Man Utd and gets in the starting team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Davey Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Red Army 75 said: what about the barcelona of league 2 surely they must have a stack of players still at the euros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Sancho rumoured to be starting, moves to Man Utd and gets in the starting team In fairness to the manager he can probably see that Sancho has been distracted by this so with the doubt removed probably wants to get him playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 10 hours ago, Leveller said: I generally think far too many soft free kicks are given for harmless body contact; however, I thought that was a stonewall penalty for a hefty shove with the arm, which he tried to disguise. I’ve thought the same for a long time now. I’ve no problem with outlawing the tackle from behind and stopping really dangerous challenges, but to me the apparent desire to “protect “ skilful players seems to have gone too far, and it appears that they want to remove any and all physical contact from the game. Not only are free kicks being given for harmless body contact but, as evidenced by Italy last night, the most harmless contact sees players writhing around on the ground as though the need critical surgery. I’m not sure whether this is as a result of referees following directives or that referees are too naive and easily fooled by cynical players, or a combination of both. From time to time I read about how today’s top players are far better than this of yesteryear - fitter, quicker, more skilful. If the italians had to contend with the pitches, ferocious tackling, really hard man defenders and the of refereeing that George Best had to contend with, they would last about 5 minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 10 hours ago, grifty said: Chiellini is 36 and Bonucci is 34 and kept Lukaku quiet I think Lukaku’s mouth was about the only part of his body the Italian defenders didn't have their arms wrapped around all game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 14 minutes ago, downendcity said: I think Lukaku’s mouth was about the only part of his body the Italian defenders didn't have their arms wrapped around all game! I can see Kane getting a penalty or two if we play Italy - no one better than him at getting penalties, although VAR is now intrusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 47 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Sancho rumoured to be starting, moves to Man Utd and gets in the starting team Interesting selection implications then. Sancho will play in a front 3 with Kane and Sterling.. so will be interesting to see what happens with the midfield. You’d assume Mount would come in and at least one of Rice/Phillips would be rested. I wonder if he will go: Henderson - Mount Grealish Would be a far more attacking move. Mount can play a bit deeper also with Henderson being a pure defensive midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: I can see Kane getting a penalty or two if we play Italy - no one better than him at getting penalties, although VAR is now intrusive. Not in this tournament it isn't. What decisions have been changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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