nebristolred Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Someone has been playing too much Football Manager again . Rodwell isnt' crap imo but he's not in the same league as Cleverley and Wilshere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Anyone spotted the annoying superimposed touchline advertising. 21st century football. :-( What was this? I could make out something was different because the players seemed to have black lines around them but couldn't work out why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Batman Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Someone has been playing too much Football Manager again . Rodwell isnt' crap imo but he's not in the same league as Cleverley and Wilshere. correct. I dont see him playing much footy at Man City next season, but i'm hoping he can learn a lot from Yaya Toure, who is just an all round immense midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dastardly and Muttley Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 What was this? I could make out something was different because the players seemed to have black lines around them but couldn't work out why? It's back on now. Look at the adverts around the pitch. They are computer generated, as the replays and some close ups are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunnyfunt Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 correct. I dont see him playing much footy at Man City next season, but i'm hoping he can learn a lot from Yaya Toure, who is just an all round immense midfielder. Isn't De Jong on his way? Maybe pathing the way for Rodwell to stake a claim... Which can only be a positive for England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Batman Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Isn't De Jong on his way? Maybe pathing the way for Rodwell to stake a claim... Which can only be a positive for England. from what i heard, De Jong is on his way at the end of the season, Barry is just crap and old and Toure will be off to Africa Cup of nations again in January. He will play, just not too often. Season after next, I think he'll be starting pretty much week in week out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Doesn't look like we will see Caulker win his first cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Defoe is quality, did we play him in the EURO's, can't remember.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Or I don't care.. like everyone I'm pretty meh on it. Come down from the Olympics I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I have the England game playing in the background whilst I am working: from the snippets I have watched, it looks like a reasonably positive performance (and regular readers of this forum may recall my current views on England). I must admit I saw the move for the 2nd goal, and was muttering about why the ball didn't get played right in the break, and how Defoe had just lost momentum by checking back inside. Shows what I know. That said, all positives have been tempered by the fact that Milner has reappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastonboy Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 That said, all positives have been tempered by the fact that Milner has reappeared. I hate James Milner, but in fairness to the lad, he has been sensational since he came on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted August 15, 2012 Admin Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I have the England game playing in the background whilst I am working: from the snippets I have watched, it looks like a reasonably positive performance (and regular readers of this forum may recall my current views on England). I must admit I saw the move for the 2nd goal, and was muttering about why the ball didn't get played right in the break, and how Defoe had just lost momentum by checking back inside. Shows what I know. That said, all positives have been tempered by the fact that Milner has reappeared. You may have missed an absolute peach of a cross he put in that so nearly resulted in an own goal...and I dislike Milner as much as the next man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin 101 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 good win for the team tonight but i forgot "no-one cares" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I hate James Milner, but in fairness to the lad, he has been sensational since he came on You may have missed an absolute peach of a cross he put in that so nearly resulted in an own goal...and I dislike Milner as much as the next man! You can argue anything with facts. I prefer to rely on ill-informed gut reactions and baseless dislikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedUn Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Decent effort by a far more interesting looking England squad than that at Euro 2012 - a win over Italy significant for Ranking points next time there's a seeded draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted August 15, 2012 Admin Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 You can argue anything with facts. I prefer to rely on ill-informed gut reactions and baseless dislikes. Don't worry I can argue that he's shit with facts too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxo Jr. Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Butland is going to be our Pepe Reina. Fantastic keeper but never gets a cap due to Joe Hart being one of the worlds best. If Butland is ever as good as Pepe Reina, I will personally eat all 23 hats I have. Watched the GB match which they lost, his attempted "save" for their goal was embarrassing. If a ball could go through hands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastonboy Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 You can argue anything with facts. I prefer to rely on ill-informed gut reactions and baseless dislikes. Ha ha In your defence, you did say you had the game on in the background. Normally, I would be making a case for Milner to be repatriated to Wales... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxo Jr. Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I don't particularly want to get lynched here, but... What's wrong with James Milner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Best team selection goes to ITV for picking Lee Dixon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I don't particularly want to get lynched here, but... What's wrong with James Milner? Very limited footballer who, in my opinion, has no place wearing an England shirt, other than one he bought from JJB. His ineptitude on the wing in the Euros should have cast him aside forever from the international game. Personally, I have taken an active dislike to him since South Africa 2010 when, in the Germany game, he was shown up to have the pace of a geriatric when chased down and passed for one of the goals (think it was the 4th.) Edit: wasn't the 4th, think he was already off by then. On another tack, I was glad that Carrick got a game, and hope that now he gets a regular start in the centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Bristol-City_ Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Milner motm tonight, never thought I'd say that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperRed Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Very limited footballer who, in my opinion, has no place wearing an England shirt, other than one he bought from JJB. His ineptitude on the wing in the Euros should have cast him aside forever from the international game. Personally, I have taken an active dislike to him since South Africa 2010 when, in the Germany game, he was shown up to have the pace of a geriatric when chased down and passed for one of the goals (think it was the 4th.) How James Milner has 30 plus caps for England I will never know, watching him and Gareth Barry play for England just sends me over the edge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxo Jr. Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Very limited footballer who, in my opinion, has no place wearing an England shirt, other than one he bought from JJB. His ineptitude on the wing in the Euros should have cast him aside forever from the international game. Personally, I have taken an active dislike to him since South Africa 2010 when, in the Germany game, he was shown up to have the pace of a geriatric when chased down and passed for one of the goals (think it was the 4th.) On another tack, I was glad that Carrick got a game, and hope that now he gets a regular start in the centre. Funny. In a completely amicable way, I disagree with everything you've put. I thought he was great in 2010, basically got us out of the group with Defoe. In 2012, I would accept people making a point of his lack of pace if we had another winger who did everything he does as well as him as consistently as him, and was also quicker. Yes, Walcott came on and did well against Sweden, but let's not pretend we haven't been left disappointed by Walcott on many previous occasions. Milner is not conventional as a winger, but I thought he delivered better crosses than anyone at the Euros, and was certainly better than Ashley Young all the way through the tournament. On the other hand, I don't see anything in Carrick that makes me want to see him playing for England consistently. Parker, Gerrard, Lampard, Barry and even a couple of players like Cleverly and Rodwell fill me with more hope. But then, that's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Funny. In a completely amicable way, I disagree with everything you've put. I thought he was great in 2010, basically got us out of the group with Defoe. In 2012, I would accept people making a point of his lack of pace if we had another winger who did everything he does as well as him as consistently as him, and was also quicker. Yes, Walcott came on and did well against Sweden, but let's not pretend we haven't been left disappointed by Walcott on many previous occasions. Milner is not conventional as a winger, but I thought he delivered better crosses than anyone at the Euros, and was certainly better than Ashley Young all the way through the tournament. On the other hand, I don't see anything in Carrick that makes me want to see him playing for England consistently. Parker, Gerrard, Lampard, Barry and even a couple of players like Cleverly and Rodwell fill me with more hope. But then, that's just my opinion. All fair comments: everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Very limited footballer who, in my opinion, has no place wearing an England shirt, other than one he bought from JJB. His ineptitude on the wing in the Euros should have cast him aside forever from the international game. Personally, I have taken an active dislike to him since South Africa 2010 when, in the Germany game, he was shown up to have the pace of a geriatric when chased down and passed for one of the goals (think it was the 4th.) Edit: wasn't the 4th, think he was already off by then. On another tack, I was glad that Carrick got a game, and hope that now he gets a regular start in the centre. Finally! Someone who shares my exact views on Milner! You sir, are a hero! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Very good result tonight and good performance. Happy with it. Why this squad wasnt a squad hodgson called up to the Euro's who knows. Generally what happens though. When it comes to tournaments managers bottle it and call up the tried and failed players. No doubt in Brazil we can look forward to JT, Lampard, Gerrard, Rooney etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted August 16, 2012 Admin Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Very good result tonight and good performance. Happy with it. Why this squad wasnt a squad hodgson called up to the Euro's who knows. Generally what happens though. When it comes to tournaments managers bottle it and call up the tried and failed players. No doubt in Brazil we can look forward to JT, Lampard, Gerrard, Rooney etc. 3 or 4 of the starting lineup were injured weren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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