RoystonFoote'snephew

This is tough. Spain have been really good at denying Keira Walsh time and space to operate, while their full backs, have been all over Hemp and Mead like a rash. England are usually better 2nd half though so I'm hoping to see enough improvement to eventually come out on top.

Ephraim Yeboah, Tim Ap Sion and Billy Phillips with the goals.

Not on topic but I noted that City's U-18s beat Clevedon Town 3-1.

So in other words if her grandfather, father, uncle and brother got their career jobs on merit she probably did to.

'she's clearly got the job through her family connection' You don't know that you're just assuming it. Researching further her LinkedIn page: I'm a multimedia journalist that has worked across a range of national and regional press, television and radio, with my expertise being in sport. I'm organised and can adapt my communication skills to a variety of demographics. Having been brought up in a footballing family, born in England, raised in Scotland and spending my teenage years in New Zealand, I’ve been exposed to different cultures and sporting environments around the world. It goes on to give numerous references and examples of her work. In short therefore while you could be right she might also have got the gig on merit.

Aren't we getting a little heated about nothing. She is not presenting on a major sports network, at the Euros or heaven forbid at the BAFTAs wiith thousands, possibly millions watching on but on Robins TV in front of at best a few hundred viewers. She may be cutting her teeth here but it's good enough at present and everyone has to start somewhere.

2-2 another from Conway and another assist from. Wells. I sometimes think Conway is the most natural finisher at the club.

Good goal from City. Excellent ball from Omar Taylor-Clarke and Nahki showed good pace to get to the byline and cross for Conway to tap in.

Not so much bad as strange. Osbourne seeking the opinion of Semenyo on Scott as if Antoine was a 30 something seasoned pro, rather than being a rising star himself.

Looks like Araoye had his weetabix this morning. I think the Exeter player is enquiring about the number plate of the truck he bounced off.

Dead leg apparently. Idehen feeling unwell.

Interesting that James Taylor is playing out of position again on the left.

I don't disagree that Vyner was ball watching but because it's a set piece you'd expect to match up appropriately. Vyner wouldn't handle Matt even if he wasn't ball watching.

Vyner v Matt is not a good match-up. Surely Atkinson or Naismith should have been deployed on big Jamille.

A little yes but he's looking more like a starter against Hull every minute he plays.

Do kids still play football outside of organised sport. In my day where I grew up organised local football for kids was confined to school, it was, practically non existant outside of that arena. So we used to play after tea until dark on any patch of grass available with a Trophy football and never shirked from heading the ball.

I don't like the sexual chants either and I'm an old git who knows what the words mean although I expect many of those chanting such filth don't. You have to remember you're dealing with 15-20 year olds with 4th-6th form mentality where 'boobies' make them snigger or a, few older types who haven't got their mind out of the 6th form yet. If it was an individual you could report it to the stewards but they're not going to take action against a sizeable group. I never took my nephew to a City away match until he was 15 and I certainly wouldn't take my 7 year old great nephew to one, which is sad. He's better off watching Melksham Town.

The problem with Denmark is that they have Pernille Harder and... Er, that's it!

The Argyle 5 was James Wilson once a youngster at City. Martin looked a little off it but he may have had some sleepless nights recently. I'm sure his sharpness will pick up. Weimann and Conway were super energetic and much of our chances arrived courtesy of one or both putting Argyle players under pressure. HNM and King were OK but they got overrun by the Plymouth midfield 3 at times. Neither look likely to replace the James/Williams pairing. Vyner was often exposed as City's right side of the back 3 (Klose played in the middle with Naismith rested) and Argyle should have scored 1st half but their forward line couldn't hit a barn door. City made a rash of subs at 60 minutes and Bell and Sykes were the pick for me although Towler was unlucky with a header that hit the bar.

There'll have been some sort of pressure applied. There's a desire for Cat 1 status to be restricted to sides in the Premier League.

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Break out the vegan sun cream and have plenty of water on hand.

Shock equaliser for Belgium there against a dominant France. JP has managed to get a City reference in.. As I write France back in front. 2-1

Wow! What a ride from Tom Pidcock. Winning on Alp d'Huez on Bastiile Day to put himself in the top 10.The last two days have shown that this Grand Tour rookie can now call himself a road racer. Great rides to from Chris Froome, finally getting back to form, and Geraint Thomas who gets himself onto the GC podium.

I'm loving this thread which has engendered some real debate. There are differences of opinion but without any rancour and with many valid points being made on all sides of the argument. I do like most threads on OTIB, not minding the comical quips and setting off on tangents, but this one is a real winner.