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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: Branton Red on February 25, 2023, 07:42:44 pm

Title: England women v Belgium
Post by: Branton Red on February 25, 2023, 07:42:44 pm
On Wednesday evening I watched England women against Belgium on the TV. They won 6-1 against a team ranked 20th in the world so no mugs.

Every time I watch England women they get better and better.

They were truly excellent on Wednesday evening and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them play - as much as I've enjoyed  watching any football team play for some considerable time.

Their attacking play in the opponent's half was outstanding. Constant movement off the ball; forward runs; great link up play; wide players looking to get into the box when the ball was on the opposite flank; midfielders getting forward to support the centre forward.

Truly they were brilliant.

I see nothing like this when I watch Rovers. Absolutely nothing.
Title: Re: England women v Belgium
Post by: drfchound on February 25, 2023, 08:36:37 pm
We struggle against a team 20th in our own division.
Title: Re: England women v Belgium
Post by: dickos1 on February 25, 2023, 08:42:26 pm
U may not see anything like this when rovers play but it’s a completely different sport and should never be compared

If for any reason we played the England national team it would be double figures before half time
Title: Re: England women v Belgium
Post by: scawsby steve on February 25, 2023, 08:46:59 pm
Quote from: dickos1 on February 25, 2023, 08:42:26 pm
U may not see anything like this when rovers play but it’s a completely different sport and should never be compared

If for any reason we played the England national team it would be double figures before half time

We wouldn't get double figures if there were no f*cking opponents on the field.
Title: Re: England women v Belgium
Post by: drfchound on February 25, 2023, 08:48:05 pm
Agreed Dickos, the defending is dodgy and the keepers are worse than dodgy.
I can see though why people might enjoy watching the Lionesses, goals almost guaranteed which isn’t the case when watching the Rovers.
Title: Re: England women v Belgium
Post by: Branton Red on February 25, 2023, 09:15:21 pm
Quote from: dickos1 on February 25, 2023, 08:42:26 pm
U may not see anything like this when rovers play but it’s a completely different sport and should never be compared

If for any reason we played the England national team it would be double figures before half time

I'm not comparing ability. I'm comparing tactical approach and therefore entertainment value.

Double figures which way btw??
Title: Re: England women v Belgium
Post by: dickos1 on February 25, 2023, 09:33:30 pm
Put it this way when world champions USA played an under 15s boys side from tampa they got a spanked