fudge27 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 IT'S COMING HOME, IT'S COMING. FOOTBALLS COMING HOME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latemodelchild Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Not read this thread really but I'm assuming it starts off as a tongue in cheek comment, loads of posters agree with it and give the manager and squad loads of stick before either backtracking or disappearing from it? Was interesting to note that before the match yesterday, when the team was announced, my Facebook feed wasn't full of posts about how that was the wrong team and we'll never win owt with him in charge. I'll hold my hands up, I thought GS was holding the team back, he isn't, he's the rock it's built on. There are many ways to win games of football, I don't care which way we do it personally. Last night was a lesson for everyone I reckon. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatevertrevor Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 12 hours ago, scram said: As i said before Football makes fools of all of us We should be beating every team we have played so far (possible exception of an end-of-life Germany) - and we have so fair enough But it can easily be undone It shouldn't be because we absolutely should beat Denmark If we get to final and lose then we will have hit par because Italy are the outstanding team of the tournament and although not unbeatable it would be no shame to lose to them - but they still have to negotiate a very difficult game against Spain Either in the final will be a very tough ask - and that will be the cutting edge of the game What we have faced so far has been mediocrity in international football terms but we have done the job required I honestly don't care as long as we win Are you enjoying the journey though, despite the fact we may or may not win the thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Strange question to ask I love every minute of every tournament while we're still in it This is no different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I find the handwringing about us beating mediocre teams fascinating. If Germany beat a load of mediocre teams then it’s their “ruthless efficiency”; if Spain do it then it’s their “footballing intelligence”; for Holland, it’s their “total football” heritage; France, it’s “talent”; and Italy, it’s their “culture”; but it’s always “luck” when we put lesser sides to the sword. We should just enjoy it and accept that we have a bloody good squad. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 I like to think of it more that Sir Gareth took my concerns onboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, shandypants said: I find the handwringing about us beating mediocre teams fascinating. If Germany beat a load of mediocre teams then it’s their “ruthless efficiency”; if Spain do it then it’s their “footballing intelligence”; for Holland, it’s their “total football” heritage; France, it’s “talent”; and Italy, it’s their “culture”; but it’s always “luck” when we put lesser sides to the sword. We should just enjoy it and accept that we have a bloody good squad. Portugal failed to win a group game in Euro 2016 and the only team they beat in 90 minutes in the entire tournament were Wales, having to go to penalties against the might of Poland on their way to the final. I doubt their fans were too concerned about their route when they lifted the trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MF TAZ Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 On 18/06/2021 at 21:55, BIG D said: Sh ite On 18/06/2021 at 22:00, fudge27 said: England for too long have had managers who worry more about trying to be trendy and talk about stopping the oppositions passing lines and pressing smartly. We need someone who picks players who will be aggressive with the ball and without it. On 18/06/2021 at 22:00, Roscoe P. Coltrane said: Very negative manager We'll win nowt with him.. On 18/06/2021 at 22:05, Ellis Rimmer said: Get Bielsa in On 18/06/2021 at 22:06, FreshOwl said: Should be forced to resign and never been in this position in the first place. nice guy blah blah but an absolute fraud On 18/06/2021 at 22:22, Taz said: Qualified for two/two tournaments and took us to a WC semi final. Settle ya wallops. On 18/06/2021 at 22:28, Roscoe P. Coltrane said: Should get back to the pizza adverts... On 18/06/2021 at 22:56, jonnyowl said: Southgate will hold these talented players back. Totally out of his depth. On 18/06/2021 at 23:03, BIG D said: Takes a special manager to make Foden, Mount, Sterling, Kane, Rashford and Grealish play with all the desire, intensity and desire of last seasons Wednesday. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Rimmer Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, Taz said: I wish I said more to provoke the mocker gods to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MF TAZ Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 What does Southgate have to do to get this in the terry henfleet hall of fame ? mods!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe P. Coltrane Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 18 minutes ago, Taz said: Yep I'll take that again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MF TAZ Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Just now, Roscoe P. Coltrane said: Yep I'll take that again.. one more to go hopefully a trophy will make the abuse worth it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 The Scotland performance was sh ite though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 TBH i love Southgate as a person - just thought he fell short as a coach Would love for him to stick his size 10 boot down my throat tbh I've wanted days like this for 50 years I still feel really emotional and i love Southgate now more than i resented what happened in the WC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I for one am one happy chappy tonight! We can do this! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fudge27 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Still argue my points remain valid. He has given saka/Sancho more licence, and picking Mount in a 4-3-3 is aggressive as indeed as putting Foden on tonight. I like us to play on the front foot, we have the players for it and when we do, we are 100x better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MF TAZ Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 southgate has taken us to 50% of our finals and 33% of our semi finals. let that sink in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Corrrr this thread is painful reading innit Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MF TAZ Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 minute ago, @owlstalk said: Corrrr this thread is painful reading innit It’s been a tournament highlight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HullOwlPhil Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 13 hours ago, BIG D said: The Scotland performance was sh ite though. All Bannan's fault. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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