cidercity1987 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I don't think we were supposed to smash six past these? Panama last time, were rank. Iran so say a decent side though Wow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royz Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Robbored said: My prediction - after turgid performance England will win 1-0. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Looks like your manager does know what he’s doing. Try getting behind him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 That's a penalty but the one on Maguire wasn't? Righto.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 Ha ha they missed the rugby tackle on Maguire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 What a complete joke VAR and the official are complete clowns Farcical , truly farcical 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Rugby tackle on England player, no foul. Slight shirt pull on Iran player, Pen. VAR is ******* shit no consistency at all 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City_USA Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Ridiculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freezer Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 How many subs are allowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 **** me what is that VAR guy on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 What a load of shite. Zero consistency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I'm just looking forward to seeing how the usual suspects will decide that both of those penalty decisions were spot on. Don't let us down lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, 1960maaan said: Rugby tackle on England player, no foul. Slight shirt pull on Iran player, Pen. VAR is ******* shit no consistency at all The VaR officials are Latino’s - says it all…………. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I’ve got a horrible feeling that it’s going to be something like that which will eventually dump us out of the World Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Robbored said: The VaR officials are Latino’s - says it all…………. Errrr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Robbored said: The VaR officials are Latino’s - says it all…………. Racist 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Robbored said: The VaR officials are Latino’s - says it all…………. Explain yourself please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 I’m not sure if I can watch anymore with this VAR involvement, its a great tool, but in the wrong hands……. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Robbored said: The VaR officials are Latino’s - says it all…………. I reckon it says you'll spend the rest of the tournament trying to convince people you don't have an issue with race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Great performance, great win.If the tournament carries on like this there could be some interesting results/decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) Made me laugh Bellingham strolling , motoring around the pitch like a stalking panther , pointing and directing , ready to pounce , and demanding the ball , pointing , directing ...... with the very good Rice , controlling the middle of the pitch ,making it look like he’s the best kid in the playground.....and how old..........ridiculous Edited November 21, 2022 by Sheltons Army 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Wanderingred said: I’ve got a horrible feeling that it’s going to be something like that which will eventually dump us out of the World Cup. I think if not us then someone is going to get shafted by poor decisions. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Robbored said: The VaR officials are Latino’s - says it all…………. English referees are so good after all. Jesus wept, what are you on about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Glad we won but joke penalty, if they got theirs why didn’t we get ours? and Jude is just awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 How refreshing to see a shirt tug punished with the award of a penalty. Assuming that this approach will filter out across all leagues following the world cup, I can't wait for the season to restart. Anything less than a dozen goals per game just won't be acceptable………. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Happy days our attack was great , our defence was shaky at times but great to see us be clinical up top. Kane, Saka and Bellingham (mom) were superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 3 hours ago, petehinton said: The amount of people who are looking too much into this side and getting angry over it is staggering. It’s our first game for **** sake. And it’s against Iran. As we often see on a Saturday, a lot of people proven wrong. Not perfect, and Iran were awful, but that’s the games we didn’t win (or certainly not comfortably) pre Southgate 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City_USA Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 My highlight today was Wilson's pass to Grealish for a tap in. Pure class Nobody would have begrudged him for going for goal himself, especially with the scoreline as it was. Encouraging start 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 You can fit some people's knowledge of football on the back of a postage stamp. Always very kind of those people to make it so obvious on days like today. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Big C said: 2 games in. Dodgy VAR yesterday, Dodgy VAR today and now flaunting concussion protocols What was dodgy yesterday? It was offside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Six of the best, nice. Strong start, that lengthy injury delay could have stalled us but 6-2 excellent. Maguire should have a penalty, Iran's was dodgy/soft however. VAR eh?? Very clinical too, took chances well..thought we went to sleep a bit after racking up that big lead bit Iran's goal woke us up again. Was no big deal as we were 4 up. To think, Bellingham is only 19?? Grealish, Bellingham, Saka x 2- all goals from midfield one way or another, augurs well. Thought Saka's 2nd was excellent. Rashford scored quickly off the bench too, good for competition and confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Refs must be corrupt. Three VAR decisions in first 2 games they’ve got horribly wrong. Luckily we could have won 10-2 today so didn’t matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Alex_BCFC said: Refs must be corrupt. Three VAR decisions in first 2 games they’ve got horribly wrong. Luckily we could have won 10-2 today so didn’t matter. Yeah massive corruption incentive to make it 6-2 instead of 6-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Lack of consistency of VAR decisions is going to have a huge impact on this tournament, unless they sort it out quickly. Tight knock-out games will just become a VAR lottery. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 This is what happens when we play 4 at the back and play without fear. Bellingham outstanding, MOTM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 The only difference between the 2 penalty shouts that may have influenced VAR was the likelihood of the player challenging for the ball if not fouled, HM was no where near the ball, not sure that should or not be a factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 7 minutes ago, 2015 said: This is what happens when we play 4 at the back and play without fear. Bellingham outstanding, MOTM Question is, will Southgate stick with it against a better team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 24 minutes ago, freezer said: How many subs are allowed? Five? 23 minutes ago, Northern Red said: I'm just looking forward to seeing how the usual suspects will decide that both of those penalty decisions were spot on. Don't let us down lads. Umm why would they? Both pens or both not IMO 23 minutes ago, Robbored said: The VaR officials are Latino’s - says it all…………. That’s a bit racist isn’t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 25 minutes ago, Robbored said: The VaR officials are Latino’s - says it all…………. Please explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: Please explain. 2 possible reasons, and the 2nd one is he think Iran is a Latin Country and there was favouritism . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 All Team USA tonight ain’t we!? 5 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said: The only difference between the 2 penalty shouts that may have influenced VAR was the likelihood of the player challenging for the ball if not fouled, HM was no where near the ball, not sure that should or not be a factor I take your point and it's the sort of thing refs might consider but I don't think the laws suggest that should be a factor. It's a bit like pundits saying a penalty shouldn't be awarded because the player was going away from goal, which is irrelevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, MarcusX said: Umm why would they? Both pens or both not IMO Of course. However, think of some of the plain wrong decisions that have gone against City in recent months and every single one has had at least one contrarian on here trying to suggest that the referee got it right. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Decent. Great going forward, vulnerable at the back. With the squad Southgate picked, unsurprising. Let’s just hope he’s the tactical nouse to deal with those who might find it easy to unpick us. Hats off to the opposition, they gave it a good go for the full 900 minutes and for their stand on not singing the national anthem - brave men and they should be proud of themselves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 6-2 First set to England. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 25 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: I reckon it says you'll spend the rest of the tournament trying to convince people you don't have an issue with race. My comment is based entirely on my experience of seeing Latino players diving, rolling around, trying to con referees not only in the PL but in the Champions League - take Athletico Madrid as a perfect example, managed by an Argentinian and probably the worst of all was the infamous ‘Hand of God” by that cheating shit Maradonna. The Latino’s call that “street craft” and they see it as a positive……..jeez……… The VaR officials today were Uruguayan and that says it all………….. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 12 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: Please explain. I already have explained CA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, RedRock said: Hats off to the opposition, they gave it a good go for the full 900 minutes and for their stand on not singing the national anthem - brave men and they should be proud of themselves. Agreed, that took real courage given the consequences they could face at home. I wonder if FIFA will give all their players retrospective yellow cards for making a political gesture? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 37 minutes ago, Slacker said: I think if not us then someone is going to get shafted by poor decisions. Hopefully the Argies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Robbored said: My comment is based entirely on my experience of seeing Latino players diving, rolling around, trying to con referees not only in the PL but in the Champions League - take Athletico Madrid as a perfect example, managed by an Argentinian and probably the worst of all was the infamous ‘Hand of God” by that cheating shit Maradonna. The Latino’s call that “street craft” and they see it as a positive……..jeez……… The VaR officials today were Uruguayan and that says it all………….. Ah, English exceptionalism because our brave lads would never do that would they? And what the hell does your rant have to do with the referee giving a penalty? Were the VAR officials diving and rolling around when they advised the referee? Or are you saying they cheated? Bizarre. And it's Atletico Madrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Fam on the bench for Senegal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Crowds aren't looking great. 45k for the Eng game in a 68k capacity ground and Senegal v Netherlands looks half full in a stadium of 40k. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: Crowds aren't looking great. 45k for the Eng game in a 68k capacity ground and Senegal v Netherlands looks half full in a stadium of 40k. And yet you go on the ticketing website and they are apparently sold out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 58 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: In fairness Weve cut them apart because we’ve been very slick , very sharp , great energy and off ball movement They aren’t a side expected to concede six We have been excellent, truly excellent Southagte going to be brave to revert to 3 centre halves , but likely to be required Bit of a dilemma for him with us looking so,potent going forward Multi-dimensional….set Iran up by spreading them wide, then exposed them through the lines….so then they go narrow, and we expose them through width. Good performance. Annoyed by late penalty decision. Great result…I was thinking nervy 1-0. Some very strong individual performances. Our full-backs are often criticised but I thought they did very well today. 25 minutes ago, MarcusX said: Five? Umm why would they? Both pens or both not IMO That’s a bit racist isn’t it? Six….concussion sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Crowds aren't looking great. 45k for the Eng game in a 68k capacity ground and Senegal v Netherlands looks half full in a stadium of 40k. Not the vast swathes of orange we normally see certainly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 14 minutes ago, Robbored said: I already have explained CA. 14 minutes ago, Robbored said: I already have explained CA. I didn’t think you were interested in the World Cup and South Gate a poor manager? you will be painting your face Friday night I reckon 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: Not the vast swathes of orange we normally see certainly Dutch media and supporters have been some of the more outspoken regards Qatar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Wanderingred said: FIFA world ranking are nonsense, I agree. But Iran aren’t that bad. They did well against decent Senegal and Uruguay teams recently. We’ve just been utterly dominant and ruthless today. Note that I'm not watching the WC, but Iran have lost 2 in 21 games before the WC, they aren't a bad team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Noticed it during the England game and now this game, the referees have their names on the back of their shirts (albeit in small text) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 19 minutes ago, Taylor10 said: All Team USA tonight ain’t we!? Clearly a combination of getting old/not having lived in Bristol for a long time…but don’t have a problem with Wales and will be supporting them rather than the Irish/Biden hate-the-Brits mob from across the pond. Not only that, in terms of swimming against the tide on here, I think I’m going to quite enjoy a feast of football from a sunny, hot place in the darkest, coldest and most boring part of our year. I’ll even go as far as it’s quite different and novel seeing England fans not smashed by drink and drugs in the stadium! OTIB ban incoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 29 minutes ago, Taylor10 said: All Team USA tonight ain’t we!? i'd like to see Wales go through 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North London Red Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Crowds aren't looking great. 45k for the Eng game in a 68k capacity ground and Senegal v Netherlands looks half full in a stadium of 40k. The Khalifa looked and felt full once the issue with the ticketing app (which meant many missed kick off) was resolved. Don’t believe it holds 68k. Think it was at capacity today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 17 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Multi-dimensional….set Iran up by spreading them wide, then exposed them through the lines….so then they go narrow, and we expose them through width. Good performance. Annoyed by late penalty decision. Great result…I was thinking nervy 1-0. Some very strong individual performances. Our full-backs are often criticised but I thought they did very well today. Six….concussion sub. Ah them, thought meant Maguire - his wasn’t a concussion sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 hour ago, David Brent said: Explain yourself please Come on it's a way of life for southern European players they do it all the time fall over at the slightest contact, its not RACIST to point that out it's just what they do, stop looking for offence where non is genuinely intended. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 45 minutes ago, Taylor10 said: All Team USA tonight ain’t we!? Nope. Welsh ancestors so Wales all the way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 This Dutch kit is very... orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 25 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Crowds aren't looking great. 45k for the Eng game in a 68k capacity ground and Senegal v Netherlands looks half full in a stadium of 40k. Everything online suggests the capacity of the Khalifa stadium is only 40-45k? Admittedlt the Dutch game looks poor, although commentators said it’s now about 75% full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: I didn’t think you were interested in the World Cup and South Gate a poor manager? you will be painting your face Friday night I reckon You’re wrong there sticks. The WC is a football bonanza and as a lifelong football fan I have no plans to miss any of it. I even arranged a bowls match replacement for me so I could watch England live. Southgate has achieved nothing in the managerial game. He’s a FA man who won’t rock the boat and nowhere near a proper manager. Edited November 21, 2022 by Robbored 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 7 minutes ago, pillred said: Come on it's a way of life for southern European players they do it all the time fall over at the slightest contact, its not RACIST to point that out it's just what they do, stop looking for offence where non is genuinely intended. What’s that got to do with a referee and giving one decision but not the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 minute ago, MarcusX said: What’s that got to do with a referee and giving one decision but not the other? None whatsoever, apart from inconsistency, which is why I was not surprised to see somebody from the Iran side competing in strictly come dancing being awarded a ten whilst our player being given a penalty against him, cynical? well you decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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