TomC Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 55 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Bentancur oozes class. There's an alternate reality, where we did sign him and Steven had him as backup for McGinn, missing the World Cup. We missed out on a player there, that's for sure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 28, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 28, 2022 Ronaldo claiming that goal he clearly doesn’t touch is the most Ronaldo thing to have ever happened 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Ronaldo role model for the goal. I have a feeling Portugal wont put as much effort into claiming it as Spurs did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted November 28, 2022 Moderator Share Posted November 28, 2022 Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 8 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: It's so funny how a side can come from two goals down, seem to have all the momentum behind them, and then lose it all as soon as they get level. We saw it with Cameroon in the earlier game as well (who made the daft decision to make three changes immediately afterwards). There must be a powerful psychological relief to 'being back on level terms' that it really removes your edge as a team. Maybe it's because they have something to lose again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 I’m not English but from the outside looking in , particularly in this tournament, i do feel they get unfairly held to a ridiculously high standard by the media compared to other countries. Italians were notoriously slow starters in world cups. Crawling through the group stages on many occasions - even needing results to go their way in the last round of games. However when they get though they’d then go far, won it a few times ( inc euros ) England could well go far yet. Nobody in group A they’d be worried about. Even if Holland came 2nd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 24 minutes ago, Johnnyp said: I’m not English but from the outside looking in , particularly in this tournament, i do feel they get unfairly held to a ridiculously high standard by the media compared to other countries. Italians were notoriously slow starters in world cups. Crawling through the group stages on many occasions - even needing results to go their way in the last round of games. However when they get though they’d then go far, won it a few times ( inc euros ) England could well go far yet. Nobody in group A they’d be worried about. Even if Holland came 2nd. Not sure about that, Ecuador are as much of a pressing machine as US and have a very good defensive record in last year. I know it's not a vintage dutch in attacking sense but they hardly created anything v Ecuador after the early goal. Think England would rather play Senegal who'll go at a slower tempo. Ecuador would give them a tough game especially as everyone in the press would underestimate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 18 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Not sure about that, Ecuador are as much of a pressing machine as US and have a very good defensive record in last year. I know it's not a vintage dutch in attacking sense but they hardly created anything v Ecuador after the early goal. Think England would rather play Senegal who'll go at a slower tempo. Ecuador would give them a tough game especially as everyone in the press would underestimate them. Don’t know, from watching it so far group A looks the weakest. I think missing Mane is papering over a lot of Senegal’s issues. Arguably the weakest African side at the finals. Qatar is a gimme for all of them really in that group. I’ll be honest - didn’t see much of Ecuador in qualifying. I know have an insane record at home anyway. Winner takes all really with them v Senegal tomorrow. Well, a point actually does Ecuador. Holland just look a bit meh. Build up is very slow. Don’t press the opposition too intensely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Canelo picking on the little lads now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 The politics are boiling for Iran-USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Canelo has lost the plot going after aguero now. Messi was literally taking off his boots and brushed by jersey. FFS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, maqroll said: The politics are boiling for Iran-USA. I hope the states beat the shite out of them. Klinsmann was wrong what he said but there is truth to it. Extremely cynical against Wales. Dirty. Played the clock from minute 1. Two fine goals but nah, not for me plus you know it’s the equivalent of winning the WC if they got through and they’d be hammered in the last 16. The states would genuinely believe they’d beat Holland ( if they win group A, should do ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maqroll Posted November 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) Adams seems like a prick on the pitch but he's handled himself well here. Edited November 29, 2022 by maqroll 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted November 29, 2022 Moderator Share Posted November 29, 2022 7 hours ago, Johnnyp said: I hope the states beat the shite out of them. Klinsmann was wrong what he said but there is truth to it. Extremely cynical against Wales. Dirty. Played the clock from minute 1. Two fine goals but nah, not for me. Klinsmann was wrong in that he misidentified the cause of this footballing culture. They are cynical, they are dirty, they do employ gamesmanship, but that's not the footballing culture of Iran, or at least if it is, it's one that's being coached into them; it's the natural national footballing culture of their manager - they've been taught Portuguese. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I hope Iran batter the US. The players are in an awful position with whats going on in the country and they deserve to bring some joy to their people. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Rumoured Henderson starting tonight?? Why does Safegate not just go out tonight to batter Wales, show them how far ahead we are. Knowing Safegate he'll play it safe as he won't want to embarrass them due to respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Wales are a championship level team England should be wiping the floor with them. Foden has to start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, omariqy said: I hope Iran batter the US. The players are in an awful position with whats going on in the country and they deserve to bring some joy to their people. I hold no ill will toward the Iran players or people. I'd be happy for them if they advanced. P.S. Some terms and conditions apply. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobsons Choice Posted November 29, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 29, 2022 So am I right in saying if Wales beat us and Iran draw with USA, England and Wales go through on GD? I want us to win obviously but that would be a decent result for the home nations, and I would like to see both the yanks and Iran go home if I'm honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobsons Choice Posted November 29, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, foreveryoung said: Rumoured Henderson starting tonight?? Why does Safegate not just go out tonight to batter Wales, show them how far ahead we are. Knowing Safegate he'll play it safe as he won't want to embarrass them due to respect. We gave the yanks way too much respect. If we went at them early doors we could have broken them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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