Soccer World Cup.

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  • Kennine
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    edited July 2018 #92

     Well said R2B !!. 

    On the game last night England has to be complimented on their Penalty taking and their win.  

    I was disappointed in their standard of play on the field though. If they want to progress to the final, they will have to up their game and adopt a more attacking game plan.  There are many excellent teams still to play and we want to see England prevail.  

    K

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2018 #93

    I agree that there's been a lot of hype about our (England's) performances so far. Apart from trouncing a very mediocre Panama we've struggled to dominate against two moderate opponents in Tunisia and Colombia. And I don't wish to diminish Harry Kane's chances of winning the Golden Boot but his 6 goals have come from 3 penalties, 2 tap ins and a wicked deflection!

    But, at this stage the team are showing a great spirit,  Gareth Southgate is proving a calm but determined leader and if we can beat Sweden who haven't looked great themselves we must have a good chance of reaching the final. Problem is that then we'll probably be facing France, Brazil or Belgium all of whom have looked much better than us so far.

    So let's celebrate the fact that we'very got further than Germany, Spain, Portugal and Argentina but just be realistic about our chances and keep our fingers crossed that our good fortune continues for a bit longer yet! smile

  • ABM
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    edited July 2018 #94

    Just  back  the  lads,  they  can  only  beat  the  side  they are playing  against,  and  they  are  getting  experience  &  confidence  all  the  time,  Just  ask  the  Otter  God,  He / She  must  still  be  laughing  the  fur  dry  !wink

  • mickysf
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    edited July 2018 #95

    Soccer's coming home, well, to Europe at least at the moment! wink

    You never know, the boys may just pin it down possibly closer to home tomorrow! Come on England!👍

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited July 2018 #96

    I’m not a Soccer fan but last nights Belgium vs Brazil was a very enjoyable game. The theatrics not so good but were embarrassingly funny mind😊. 

  • Extugger
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    edited July 2018 #97

    First thing I checked when arriving on site yesterday was the TV signal - and it's fine!!

    Think the competition has been very interesting and at times, very entertaining with the added bonus of all the favourites getting knocked out.

    Now it's become the European World Cup and we've buried the 'penalties' monkey fingers crossed for a decent performance today

    The site I'm on in Cornwall has certainly got more to talk about than the norm!

  • DSB
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    edited July 2018 #98

    You must have enjoyed the Columbia v England match then, K.  For what I could tell, it was more of a rugby match than football. 😀😀  I don't ever remember football matches being so 'physically aggressive' back in the day.  After saying that, I don't actually watch much football, so I've obviously missed out on how the game has developed between the 1966 world cup and now!  😀

    David

  • Kennine
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    edited July 2018 #99

    England just scored from a header..  Sweden is sloppy and uncommitted. England should slaughter them today on their current form. 

    K smile

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2018 #100

    It's a bit slow, but hopefully England will pick tempo up a bit now. Six of players are from South Yorks area.......must be something in water here!laughing

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2018 #101

    So far so good! I know Gareth has instilled a lot of loyalty in the squad by his own loyalty to them but I do wonder if the time has come to say enough is enough for Raheem Sterling - against a big defence like this surely Rashford or Welbeck would be better? But I'd be more than happy to be proved wrong in the next 45 minutes! smile

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2018 #102

    He's had a couple of good chances. Pickburn is having a good game.

  • Kennine
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    edited July 2018 #103

    2 - nil.   .Well played England.  If Sweden is the standard of the rest of the opposition ,  England will reach the final easily.  

    K smile

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2018 #104

    Apologies, Pickford, not Pickburn. Not over yet. Have to say, I fancy them more against Russia and Croatia rather than either France or Belgium. 

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2018 #105

    Well there you go! The best performance so far and they can be confident against either Russia or Croatia. Gareth Southgate has certainly brought out the best of a young squad, but for me Ashley Young has been the real revelation. The oldest player in the squad and a winger turned full back; he's had an outstanding tournament, but then so have so many of the team.

    So on to Wednesday .... here's hoping. smile

     

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2018 #106

    +1,M.

  • peedee
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    edited July 2018 #107

    Trippier and Maguire are the revelations. 

    peedee

  • trellis
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    edited July 2018 #108

    I just can't take to Stirling , to me he's too greedy and not a team player. Personally I'd like to see Rashford playing a lot more and not just coming on as a sub.

     

  • trellis
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    edited July 2018 #109

    Trippier has had an outstanding tournament,.

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2018 #110

    Yes, those too - and again you could nominate Jordan Pickford and Jesse Lingard. smile

    I just think Ashley Young is a player whose best days seemed to have gone but has been transformed by Gareth and his backroom team. smile

    But let's not squabble over individuals - the whole squad deserves every bit of praise.  smile

  • MrRoute
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    edited July 2018 #111

    Yet another good team performance,  the only problem I have is my friend's from across the border are running out of teams to cheer on.😂😂

  • trellis
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    edited July 2018 #112

    I never realised the Scots were so multicultural !.😁😁

  • Freddy55
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    edited July 2018 #113

    A great result. I just wish we were a bit more incisive going forward. We could, and probably should have beaten them 4 or 5-0. But hey, we’re in the semi!

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  • trellis
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    edited July 2018 #115

    With all the electronic wizardry in F1 cars now isn't the driver just there as ballast ? 😁.The race could be run by 20 or so michanics in the pits with PlayStation handsets 😂,( other game consoles are available.)..

  • moulesy
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    edited July 2018 #116

    No - "if" we lose the semi, I think you'll find there's a 3rd/4th place play off. But we're not going to lose are we? smile

    As for F1, well, OK till they get to the first bend, then it's all over isn't it? wink

  • Freddy55
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    edited July 2018 #117

    “But we’re not going to lose are we?”

    Watching Russia v Croatia, we just have to turn up 🙂

    I hope I don’t regret saying that ....

  • Extugger
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    edited July 2018 #118

    Probably the best performance from an England team in years and Congratulations on reaching the semis.

    Some outstanding performances - but if I managed England, I'd ditch Sterling. Sorry, but he's not a finisher at this level.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited July 2018 #119

    Extra time in the Russia-Croatia match, that should tire them out a fair bit....now 2-1 to Croatia, and their goalkeeper has hamstring problems.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2018 #120

    He's fast, a tad lacking in the confidence when he reaches the box. France have a couple like him, just as fast who do know how to finish!

    The ref made a big difference today, very good, took control, not having any nonsense. Plus no Latin American theatricals of course! 

  • Freddy55
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    edited July 2018 #121

    I kinda agree about Sterling. He does though have tremendous pace, and that might, just might be decisive. That said, my pick would be Rashford. Fortunately, I don’t have to pick the team, and so far, Southgate has done pretty good 😉

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