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Post by cdf on Sept 13, 2023 17:12:13 GMT
I have no association with Scotland whatsoever, and I'll happily admit they have the best national anthem. It makes the hairs on your bollocks standup. I agree. Standing in Hampden Park most certainly did that last night. They were unbelievably loud until about the 10th minute when they realised only one team had turned up |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2023 17:43:41 GMT
I have no association with Scotland whatsoever, and I'll happily admit they have the best national anthem. It makes the hairs on your bollocks standup. I agree. Standing in Hampden Park most certainly did that last night. They were unbelievably loud until about the 10th minute when they realised only one team had turned up I was at Celtic Park when we played them aound 10 years ago. The noise levels they made when singing their anthem is something I'll never forget. |
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Post by chicagostokie on Sept 13, 2023 17:43:48 GMT
The King still has the power to refuse Royal assent in parliament, meaning that in the be all and end all he has over all power and the final say on any matter within this territory. If a King or Queen did that it would be the end of the monarchy, parliament knows it, the monarchy knows it and the people know it. Therefore their power is theoretical not absolute. This is the perfect example of modern social media. One person with clear facts, the other person with an opinion, but believes it’s just as relevant. |
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Post by Pugsley on Sept 13, 2023 18:09:49 GMT
If a King or Queen did that it would be the end of the monarchy, parliament knows it, the monarchy knows it and the people know it. Therefore their power is theoretical not absolute. This is the perfect example of modern social media. One person with clear facts, the other person with an opinion, but believes it’s just as relevant. Aren't they both right? |
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Post by pavel on Sept 13, 2023 18:21:01 GMT
This is the perfect example of modern social media. One person with clear facts, the other person with an opinion, but believes it’s just as relevant. Aren't they both right? Yep |
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Post by pavel on Sept 13, 2023 18:22:16 GMT
If a King or Queen did that it would be the end of the monarchy, parliament knows it, the monarchy knows it and the people know it. Therefore their power is theoretical not absolute. This is the perfect example of modern social media. One person with clear facts, the other person with an opinion, but believes it’s just as relevant. It isn’t opinion, our constitution would not survive King or queen overriding parliament. It’s like a lot of things in the UK, it’s an unwritten agreement. |
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Post by Rednwhitenblue on Sept 13, 2023 20:52:28 GMT
One thing about Bellingham that perturbs me just a little is the touch of petulance he shows every now and then.
I very much doubt that it's gone unnoticed by opposing teams and their managers and analysts, especially those well-practised in the more cynical, darker arts of the game: Spain, Argentina, Italy etc. They'll fancy him for a sending off I reckon.
Someone needs to tell him to exploit the attention he's going to get. Roll around like a pansy, milk it, make players scared to touch him. Don't get frustrated if the ref doesn't give you the freekick you thought you deserved. Roll around a bit more next time.
I'm delighted he's at RM. No better place to become the all round footballer, including this cynical aspect of the game. Same for Kane going to Germany. We need more English players playing abroad, learning from the stuff that has undoubtedly contributed to WC and Euro wins over the years and, just as important, playing fewer games.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Sept 13, 2023 20:57:17 GMT
One thing about Bellingham that perturbs me just a little is the touch of petulance he shows every now and then. I very much doubt that it's gone unnoticed by opposing teams and their managers and analysts, especially those well-practised in the more cynical, darker arts of the game: Spain, Argentina, Italy etc. They'll fancy him for a sending off I reckon. Someone needs to tell him to exploit the attention he's going to get. Roll around like a pansy, milk it, make players scared to touch him. Don't get frustrated if the ref doesn't give you the freekick you thought you deserved. Roll around a bit more next time. I'm delighted he's at RM. No better place to become the all round footballer, including this cynical aspect of the game. Same for Kane going to Germany. We need more English players playing abroad, learning from the stuff that has undoubtedly contributed to WC and Euro wins over the years and, just as important, playing fewer games. Absolutely bang on…………..for once😉 |
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Sept 13, 2023 22:50:46 GMT
This is the perfect example of modern social media. One person with clear facts, the other person with an opinion, but believes it’s just as relevant. It isn’t opinion, our constitution would not survive King or queen overriding parliament. It’s like a lot of things in the UK, it’s an unwritten agreement. The unwritten agreement wouldn't survive a king or queen overriding parliament but the monarch could argue that they are exercising their actual authority and that takes precedent over any unwritten agreement. At Charles's coronation people were encouraged to make a personal oath of allegiance to the king (read this message board and push comes to shove a good number of people would side with the monarch over Parliament) and the armed forces pledge their loyalty to the crown, not Parliament. Our unwritten constitution has very shaky foundations. I want you to be right but I don't share your confidence in what we have. |
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Post by GrahamHyde on Sept 13, 2023 23:27:43 GMT
Might not be for everyone but I find these to be a fascinating watch. You just get such great insight into the behind the signs, and see just what a strong cohesion, chemistry and togetherness we have in this squad.
My main worry when Southgate leaves is that his replacement won't be able to cultivate the same type of atmosphere and camaraderie.
You can tell everyone enjoys playing for England now and it's great to see. Contrast that with England teams of the past and you can see why we're consistently more successful in tournaments now than we were back then.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2023 23:35:23 GMT
One thing about Bellingham that perturbs me just a little is the touch of petulance he shows every now and then. I very much doubt that it's gone unnoticed by opposing teams and their managers and analysts, especially those well-practised in the more cynical, darker arts of the game: Spain, Argentina, Italy etc. They'll fancy him for a sending off I reckon. Someone needs to tell him to exploit the attention he's going to get. Roll around like a pansy, milk it, make players scared to touch him. Don't get frustrated if the ref doesn't give you the freekick you thought you deserved. Roll around a bit more next time. I'm delighted he's at RM. No better place to become the all round footballer, including this cynical aspect of the game. Same for Kane going to Germany. We need more English players playing abroad, learning from the stuff that has undoubtedly contributed to WC and Euro wins over the years and, just as important, playing fewer games. I agree, we need more English players playing abroad. I don’t agree that they should find ways to be a better cheating scumbag. |
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Post by mickmillslovechild on Sept 14, 2023 11:06:33 GMT
This is the perfect example of modern social media. One person with clear facts, the other person with an opinion, but believes it’s just as relevant. Aren't they both right? Yes and I think it's him that's shown the best example of modern social media i.e. criticising others without first doing any actual research into what he's saying himself. Technically the monarch can refuse any bill, however the Govt can also technically abolish the monarchy if that was to happen. It's almost as if we fought a civil war and only agreed to reinstate the monarchy on the agreement it was ceremonial and couldn't get involved in political matters (which they're still not allowed to do to this day). Even the UK parliament themselves make it clear www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary/royal-assent/ |
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 14, 2023 12:31:48 GMT
Might not be for everyone but I find these to be a fascinating watch. You just get such great insight into the behind the signs, and see just what a strong cohesion, chemistry and togetherness we have in this squad. My main worry when Southgate leaves is that his replacement won't be able to cultivate the same type of atmosphere and camaraderie. You can tell everyone enjoys playing for England now and it's great to see. Contrast that with England teams of the past and you can see why we're consistently more successful in tournaments now than we were back then. Changing the squad dynamic is the mark Southo has left on the England team. |
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Post by Vermelho20312505 on Sept 14, 2023 21:46:48 GMT
Haven't you just picked the tournaments that suit your argument there? Missed a couple of World Cups. One knocked out by being cheated and another on penalties to a brilliant team. I'm not into battering Southgate but the guy couldn't have hand picked better tournament draws. He also has a better squad of players than Robson ever had. Sorry but don't agree The squad Southgate had for 2018 not anywhere near as good as the players Robson had Robson was a top class club manager but his England record is very mixed And the fact that Southgate had a draw gifted from the Gods.....? |
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Post by Vermelho20312505 on Sept 14, 2023 21:50:52 GMT
Sorry but don't agree The squad Southgate had for 2018 not anywhere near as good as the players Robson had Robson was a top class club manager but his England record is very mixed And the fact that Southgate had a draw gifted from the Gods.....? And in 1988, only 8 teams made the finals. England lost to a brilliant Dutch side and a very very good Soviet side (the 2 finalists incidentally). The loss to ROI was poor but talk about a tough tournament. Not comparable to the soft qualification and early rounds of the modern tournaments. |
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 15, 2023 1:28:48 GMT
Sorry but don't agree The squad Southgate had for 2018 not anywhere near as good as the players Robson had Robson was a top class club manager but his England record is very mixed And the fact that Southgate had a draw gifted from the Gods.....? Whenever England do well people have to belittle it. In 2018 we might’ve got Germany in the quarter final instead of Sweden. But Germany weren't good enough to get that far. And people conveniently overlook we knocked a strong Colombia side out. |
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Post by Vermelho20312505 on Sept 15, 2023 8:45:12 GMT
And the fact that Southgate had a draw gifted from the Gods.....? Whenever England do well people have to belittle it. In 2018 we might’ve got Germany in the quarter final instead of Sweden. But Germany weren't good enough to get that far. And people conveniently overlook we knocked a strong Colombia side out. It's not about belittling an achievement. It about assessing the.qualities of the manager. We drew with a decent Colombian team and beat them on pens yes. We avoided a shit Germany to play a bang average Sweden. The point was that Bobby Robson would have easily achieved the same outcome if not better in the same circumstances. |
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Post by Pugsley on Sept 15, 2023 8:48:09 GMT
Whenever England do well people have to belittle it. In 2018 we might’ve got Germany in the quarter final instead of Sweden. But Germany weren't good enough to get that far. And people conveniently overlook we knocked a strong Colombia side out. It's not about belittling an achievement. It about assessing the.qualities of the manager. We drew with a decent Colombian team and beat them on pens yes. We avoided a shit Germany to play a bang average Sweden. The point was that Bobby Robson would have easily achieved the same outcome if not better in the same circumstances. What were the knockout games in Italia 90 for England? |
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Post by ParaPsych on Sept 15, 2023 9:00:44 GMT
It's not about belittling an achievement. It about assessing the.qualities of the manager. We drew with a decent Colombian team and beat them on pens yes. We avoided a shit Germany to play a bang average Sweden. The point was that Bobby Robson would have easily achieved the same outcome if not better in the same circumstances. What were the knockout games in Italia 90 for England? Now feels like the appropriate time to wheel out my favourite fact. England have never won a knockout game against a major nation in a tournament unless the match was at Wembley. |
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Post by Vermelho20312505 on Sept 15, 2023 21:04:37 GMT
It's not about belittling an achievement. It about assessing the.qualities of the manager. We drew with a decent Colombian team and beat them on pens yes. We avoided a shit Germany to play a bang average Sweden. The point was that Bobby Robson would have easily achieved the same outcome if not better in the same circumstances. What were the knockout games in Italia 90 for England? A bloody good Belgium team who had finished 4th in 1986. Then a Cameroon team who had beaten the defending World Champions with Maradona in the team. And a West Germany team who were clearly the best in the World. So piss easy...(after a group which included the European Champions) |
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