Author Topic: World Cup Thread (Read 83690 times)

RedJ · « **Reply #630 on** July 07, 2018, 09:10:39 am by RedJ »

That and the fact that #itscominghome

« **Reply #630 on:** July 07, 2018, 09:10:39 am »

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IDM · « **Reply #631 on** July 07, 2018, 09:11:49 am by IDM »

On the contrary, I think the atmosphere is fully justified.. just being cautious that’s all..

swintonrover · « **Reply #632 on** July 07, 2018, 09:30:15 am by swintonrover »

I'll give Southgate his dues, he's got the country fully backing England for the first time I can remember. There's normally an air of "we're shit", but the hysteria is dragging everyone along and it's bloody enjoyable.

hoolahoop · « **Reply #633 on** July 07, 2018, 09:51:48 am by hoolahoop »

Quote from: MachoMadness on July 06, 2018, 09:11:18 pm

Belgium's front 3 are the best front 3 in history and are carrying an otherwise 6/10 side. Their trophy to lose now.

I wouldn't disagree with that assessment generally but 6/10 for the rest of the team - a couple of weaknesses in there but 6/10 That is a harsh assessment .
However that front 3 is exceptional - all can hold the ball, dribble the ball, have an exceptional eye for a pass as well as positional sense and an unerring determination as well as ability to fire that trigger at just the right time . A joy to watch yesterday.

hoolahoop · « **Reply #634 on** July 07, 2018, 09:55:16 am by hoolahoop »

Quote from: Rigoglioso on July 06, 2018, 09:02:22 pm

Quote from: RedJ on July 06, 2018, 04:28:38 pm
Can't see us beating France, assuming we reach the final - and assuming they do, of course, which I can't see them not doing.

If Hazard plays like he did tonight, I can't see France beating Belgium.

Should be a bloody great game though!

As for play-acting, theatrics, etc, I don't mind it - it's just doing what you can to win. But with VAR it doesn't work, which is or isn't a bad thing depending on everyone's own personal viewpoint on VAR.

Yes this is set-up to be one of those memorable , classic World Cup games . If we fail to get there I would back that Belgium team to win now .

NickDRFC · « **Reply #635 on** July 07, 2018, 09:55:50 am by NickDRFC »

Lukaku was exceptional yesterday - saw a part to his game that I have never really seen before with his passing and running with the ball. Either playing with Hazard & De Bruyne lifts his confidence or Martinez gives him more license, either way I'd like to see more of it in the Premier League.

GazLaz · « **Reply #636 on** July 07, 2018, 09:59:48 am by GazLaz »

This sums up the Brazil game...

https://twitter.com/markohaire/status/1015515943638851584?s=21

RoversAlias · « **Reply #637 on** July 07, 2018, 11:42:09 am by RoversAlias »

Quote from: NickDRFC on July 07, 2018, 09:55:50 am

Lukaku was exceptional yesterday - saw a part to his game that I have never really seen before with his passing and running with the ball. Either playing with Hazard & De Bruyne lifts his confidence or Martinez gives him more license, either way I'd like to see more of it in the Premier League.

He used to play that way for Everton s fair bit, certainly his dribbling skills were always used to good effect there. He's never been a "lump it up to the big man" striker by any means.

IDM · « **Reply #638 on** July 07, 2018, 03:30:34 pm by IDM »

Get in.!

Cantley Rover · « **Reply #639 on** July 07, 2018, 03:44:16 pm by Cantley Rover »

Could Sterling score with an empty goal in front of him?

IDM · « **Reply #640 on** July 07, 2018, 03:48:06 pm by IDM »

A great touch from the keeper denied Sterling then, but he should have passed to Kane..

PDX_Rover · « **Reply #641 on** July 07, 2018, 03:48:48 pm by PDX_Rover »

Sterling is going to get one. He's making the runs. Unlucky with that last effort. Difficult to control those balls and keeper got a hand to it. But it'll come. And it will do him the world of good.

Great performance by England so far.

tommy toes · « **Reply #642 on** July 07, 2018, 03:49:33 pm by tommy toes »

Quote from: Cantley Rover on July 07, 2018, 03:44:16 pm

Could Sterling score with an empty goal in front of him?

Don't criticise Sterling you'll have the Hound on your back.
To be fair Sterling is frightening them to death. They obviously don't know he can't finish.

PDX_Rover · « **Reply #643 on** July 07, 2018, 03:49:40 pm by PDX_Rover »

Quote from: IDM on July 07, 2018, 03:48:06 pm

A great touch from the keeper denied Sterling then, but he should have passed to Kane..

Yeah, both Kane and Alli (I think) were in better positions.

Cantley Rover · « **Reply #644 on** July 07, 2018, 03:50:12 pm by Cantley Rover »

FFS how many more chances does he need.

Colemans Left Hook · « **Reply #645 on** July 07, 2018, 03:52:24 pm by Colemans Left Hook »

Quote from: drfchound on July 03, 2018, 10:27:00 pm

Quote from: Colemans Left Hook on July 03, 2018, 10:26:14 pm
Quote from: Filo on July 03, 2018, 10:17:21 pm
Quote from: ravenrover on July 03, 2018, 10:13:41 pm
Maguire MoM for me

Without a doubt, he was immense

in all the matches so far have you all noticed how Maguire gets his head on 90% of the headers when attacking from corners etc he seems to have a knack of doing it

Anderson will do that for us next season.

nice to see him finally getting a result with his header

Cantley Rover · « **Reply #646 on** July 07, 2018, 03:55:32 pm by Cantley Rover »

Quote from: Colemans Left Hook on July 07, 2018, 03:52:24 pm

Quote from: drfchound on July 03, 2018, 10:27:00 pm
Quote from: Colemans Left Hook on July 03, 2018, 10:26:14 pm
Quote from: Filo on July 03, 2018, 10:17:21 pm
Quote from: ravenrover on July 03, 2018, 10:13:41 pm
Maguire MoM for me

Without a doubt, he was immense

in all the matches so far have you all noticed how Maguire gets his head on 90% of the headers when attacking from corners etc he seems to have a knack of doing it

Anderson will do that for us next season.

nice to see him finally getting a result with his header

I hope your right.

Wiltshire Exile · « **Reply #647 on** July 07, 2018, 04:08:48 pm by Wiltshire Exile »

What a save by Pickford at the start of the second half!

Phew!

Colemans Left Hook · « **Reply #648 on** July 07, 2018, 04:14:25 pm by Colemans Left Hook »

Quote from: Cantley Rover on July 07, 2018, 03:55:32 pm

Quote from: Colemans Left Hook on July 07, 2018, 03:52:24 pm
Quote from: drfchound on July 03, 2018, 10:27:00 pm
Quote from: Colemans Left Hook on July 03, 2018, 10:26:14 pm
Quote from: Filo on July 03, 2018, 10:17:21 pm
Quote from: ravenrover on July 03, 2018, 10:13:41 pm
Maguire MoM for me

Without a doubt, he was immense

in all the matches so far have you all noticed how Maguire gets his head on 90% of the headers when attacking from corners etc he seems to have a knack of doing it

Anderson will do that for us next season.

nice to see him finally getting a result with his header

I hope your right.

"
quote from bbc commentator "Harry keeps winning everything in there" - ffs amazing observation NOT suppose better late than never

Wiltshire Exile · « *Last Edit: July 07, 2018, 04:22:04 pm by Wiltshire Exile* »

Yeeeeees! 2-0, Deli Alli.

PDX_Rover · « **Reply #650 on** July 07, 2018, 04:19:01 pm by PDX_Rover »

Pickford is some keeper. Holy shiiiiit.

Wiltshire Exile · « **Reply #651 on** July 07, 2018, 04:33:34 pm by Wiltshire Exile »

Referee having an excellent game. Hardly a bad foul at all from either side. Contrast that with the Colombia game.

Wiltshire Exile · « **Reply #652 on** July 07, 2018, 04:51:54 pm by Wiltshire Exile »

All over, England 2-0! Bring on Russia or Croatia!

Copps is Magic · « **Reply #653 on** July 07, 2018, 04:55:12 pm by Copps is Magic »

What an absolutely mag f**king nificent complete performance form England.

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #654 on** July 07, 2018, 04:57:33 pm by BillyStubbsTears »

Quote from: Copps is Magic on July 07, 2018, 04:55:12 pm

What an absolutely mag f**king nificent complete performance form England.

A little OTT. It was a thoroughly competent performance against a Championship standard side. That’s not a criticism by the way. But “magnificent” is stretching it a bit.

Filo · « **Reply #655 on** July 07, 2018, 04:59:15 pm by Filo »

Again job done, theres momentum building in this side, two games to go, we can win this!

PDX_Rover · « **Reply #656 on** July 07, 2018, 04:59:57 pm by PDX_Rover »

Professional performance from front to back. Totally nullified Sweden. Could have and should have been more... Be interesting to see if there are any dodgy decisions in the Russia Croatia match...

NickDRFC · « **Reply #657 on** July 07, 2018, 05:00:37 pm by NickDRFC »

Live a little Billy you miserable sod. We’ve done something no one, least of all you, thought possible, just enjoy the moment and the possibilities that lay ahead.

RedJ · « **Reply #658 on** July 07, 2018, 05:03:46 pm by RedJ »

We've done something we haven't managed since before some people on here were born.

BillyStubbsTears · « **Reply #659 on** July 07, 2018, 05:06:05 pm by BillyStubbsTears »

I’m finding it hard to really judge this. There’s an unreality about getting this deep into a WC against such an awful set of opponents.

I’m enjoying England not underachieving, don’t get me wrong. But it just seems a bit odd to hype up a competent performance like that.

Or maybe it’s summat else.

52 years I’ve waited to see England in a WC Final. Next Sunday, I’m in an all-day meeting in Boston Massa-f**king-chusetts.

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