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[werrington]

[The Toxic Avenger]

Nov 21, 2022 8:14:30 GMT lordb said:

Nov 21, 2022 8:08:56 GMT The Toxic Avenger said:

Think I'd still be a bit worried about TAA defensively given they do carry a threat on the break.

If not prepared to play TAA v Iran then he shouldn't be in the squad
Of course TAA can be liable at the back, wouldn't play him v Mbappe but against an Iran side who will surely park the bus our fullbacks will be crucial
To he fair Trippier can contribute to the attacking play too
If Iran do come out to play then we could end up with a hatful
Would expect Iran to keep it tight so 1.0 or 2.0 England
USA are the weakest at the back in the group so we should score v them

I agree, wouldn't have taken TAA if I was Southgate.

Don't think Iran will come out to play but do think they'll try and counter if they get chance and Taremi and Azmoun (if he plays) are dangerous.

Agree it'll likely be a low-scoring England win but 0-0 wouldn't shock me.

[Chewbacca the Wookie]

Nov 21, 2022 7:57:23 GMT The Toxic Avenger said:

Nov 21, 2022 7:42:10 GMT wearestoke80 said:

Probably saving him for the big games ? Is Iran a really big game ?

It's a game where we'll need creative players on the park to unlock a well organised defence.

Which is why Foden should play not Mount.

[milton58]

Kane to be sent off today.if he wears LGBT armband he will get a yellow card for it...then some bent ref will give him another yellow card guaranteed

[starkiller]

Don't get me wrong, this tournament is a complete shitshow. And I'm hoping for scenes from Poltergeist as the dead get their revenge.

However, if you want to make a protest, don't go. I guess the sponsorship and pay was too much to resist.

And if you are there, spare us the armbands and gestures. Same goes for Lineker and co.

The biggest mistake was allowing all this gesture politics crap onto the field.


Just play football, FFS.

[redstriper]

Nov 20, 2022 17:06:49 GMT lordb said:

Might be in a minority here but good luck Wales

I live just over the border in Wales, and in the past I'd hope they do well, although not against England obviously.

But the thought of Mark Drakeford wallowing in reflected glory is simply too much to bear. Odious killjoy. He can stuff his pub lockdowns, 20mph speed limit, persecution of second home owners and renaming of Snowdon up his arse.

[lordb]

Going to be hot
Slow game
subs will be even more important than usual
the good news unlike England sides of the past every single player is good in possession

[Deleted]

Routine 2-0 win.

Come on England

[Deleted]

Nov 21, 2022 1:33:51 GMT thehartshillbadger said:

Fuck me we’re playing Iran, chill out. It’s a team capable of smashing 5 in

Not a bad side at all Badgo. Should see them off but England hardly been in good form. Got a 2-0 win

[thehartshillbadger]

Nov 21, 2022 10:54:20 GMT jesusmcmuffin said:

Nov 21, 2022 1:33:51 GMT thehartshillbadger said:

Fuck me we’re playing Iran, chill out. It’s a team capable of smashing 5 in

Not a bad side at all Badgo. Should see them off but England hardly been in good form. Got a 2-0 win

I agree, but it’s not like he’s picking reserves is it. As the manager it’s his job to pick personnel and tactics, he obviously wants to pick Foden for other games. Fine by me.
Not that Southgate inspires confidence mind

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Nov 21, 2022 10:58:20 GMT thehartshillbadger said:

Nov 21, 2022 10:54:20 GMT jesusmcmuffin said:

Not a bad side at all Badgo. Should see them off but England hardly been in good form. Got a 2-0 win

I agree, but it’s not like he’s picking reserves is it. As the manager it’s his job to pick personnel and tactics, he obviously wants to pick Foden for other games. Fine by me.
Not that Southgate inspires confidence mind

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Nov 21, 2022 11:14:13 GMT jesusmcmuffin said:

Nov 21, 2022 10:58:20 GMT thehartshillbadger said:

I agree, but it’s not like he’s picking reserves is it. As the manager it’s his job to pick personnel and tactics, he obviously wants to pick Foden for other games. Fine by me.
Not that Southgate inspires confidence mind

Some of the Qatari fans have left already
I think the Wales v USA game will be a bit more interesting as quite evenly matched. Looking forward to that one.

[thehartshillbadger]

Nov 21, 2022 11:16:29 GMT jesusmcmuffin said:

Nov 21, 2022 11:14:13 GMT jesusmcmuffin said:

Some of the Qatari fans have left already
I think the Wales v USA game will be a bit more interesting as quite evenly matched. Looking forward to that one.

Not sure Qatar fans leaving early has anything to do with my point. Alas.
Wales game should be decent yeh, also looking forward to Senegal v Netherlands, I’ve gone for a cheeky wager on a 2-1 Senegal win even though Mane is out.

[lordb]

Nov 21, 2022 11:21:43 GMT thehartshillbadger said:

Nov 21, 2022 11:16:29 GMT jesusmcmuffin said:

Some of the Qatari fans have left already
I think the Wales v USA game will be a bit more interesting as quite evenly matched. Looking forward to that one.

Not sure Qatar fans leaving early has anything to do with my point. Alas.
Wales game should be decent yeh, also looking forward to Senegal v Netherlands, I’ve gone for a cheeky wager on a 2-1 Senegal win even though Mane is out.

0.0 that one

[raythesailor]

On the hour news saying Captains (Eng &Wales) will wear armbands. Then;

Will be cautioned thus risking a send off. Then;

Will not be wearing them.

Anybody know what’s going on or should I wait for the next news bulletin? A bloody farce.

[lordb]

Nov 21, 2022 11:27:03 GMT raythesailor said:

On the hour news saying Captains (Eng &Wales) will wear armbands. Then;

Will be cautioned thus risking a send off. Then;

Will not be wearing them.

Anybody know what’s going on or should I wait for the next news bulletin? A bloody farce.

Fifa made late announcement, today, despite knowing about this for months and months

[middleoftheboothen]

Sick of hearing about all the politics, hypocritical pundits, daft bloody armbands and all the look at me virtue signalling shit now. It's the world cup and it's about the football which is all it should be about. If you don't want to watch it don't watch it, it's not going to change anything. I will be and I hope we win the bastard thing. Come on England lads bring it home!

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Nov 21, 2022 11:37:41 GMT middleoftheboothen said:

Sick of hearing about all the politics, hypocritical pundits, daft bloody armbands and all the look at me virtue signalling shit now. It's the world cup and it's about the football which is all it should be about. If you don't want to watch it don't watch it, it's not going to change anything. I will be and I hope we win the bastard thing. Come on England lads bring it home!

Don't know who the female commentator was but she tried to get as many digs in as she could about these pointless gestures etc. They could wear pointy hats ... is irrelevant...taking the knee, armbands etc will change nothing and few will care on notice and rightly so.

[middleoftheboothen]

Nov 21, 2022 11:40:55 GMT jesusmcmuffin said:

Nov 21, 2022 11:37:41 GMT middleoftheboothen said:

Sick of hearing about all the politics, hypocritical pundits, daft bloody armbands and all the look at me virtue signalling shit now. It's the world cup and it's about the football which is all it should be about. If you don't want to watch it don't watch it, it's not going to change anything. I will be and I hope we win the bastard thing. Come on England lads bring it home!

Don't know who the female commentator was but she tried to get as many digs in as she could about these pointless gestures etc. They could wear pointy hats ... is irrelevant...taking the knee, armbands etc will change nothing and few will care on notice and rightly so.

Exactly mate it wouldn't be my choice to have it in Qatar at all, it was clearly corrupt as fuck. I don't agree with their laws or religion or any other religion for that matter but that's where the world cup is and its all about the football for me and I hope its a great one.

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Nov 21, 2022 11:44:39 GMT middleoftheboothen said:

Nov 21, 2022 11:40:55 GMT jesusmcmuffin said:

Don't know who the female commentator was but she tried to get as many digs in as she could about these pointless gestures etc. They could wear pointy hats ... is irrelevant...taking the knee, armbands etc will change nothing and few will care on notice and rightly so.

Exactly mate it wouldn't be my choice to have it in Qatar at all, it was clearly corrupt as fuck. I don't agree with their laws or religion or any other religion for that matter but that's where the world cup is and its all about the football for me and I hope its a great one.

Absolutely, all these pointless protests and gestures . Changes absolutely nothing

[middleoftheboothen]

Nov 21, 2022 11:46:25 GMT jesusmcmuffin said:

Nov 21, 2022 11:44:39 GMT middleoftheboothen said:

Exactly mate it wouldn't be my choice to have it in Qatar at all, it was clearly corrupt as fuck. I don't agree with their laws or religion or any other religion for that matter but that's where the world cup is and its all about the football for me and I hope its a great one.

Absolutely, all these pointless protests and gestures . Changes absolutely nothing

Spot on mate, should be some good games today. I've got Netherlands in the works sweep and think the Wales v USA will be a great game. Its just England's game I won't enjoy because can see us making hard work of it.

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Nov 21, 2022 11:51:53 GMT middleoftheboothen said:

Nov 21, 2022 11:46:25 GMT jesusmcmuffin said:

Absolutely, all these pointless protests and gestures . Changes absolutely nothing

Spot on mate, should be some good games today. I've got Netherlands in the works sweep and think the Wales v USA will be a great game. Its just England's game I won't enjoy because can see us making hard work of it.

I think Netherlands could be a good semi final bet. Expecting England game to be as dull as yesterday but yep, Wales v USA should be excellent.

[dirtygary69]

Team as expected.

[scfcwebby]

Nov 21, 2022 12:03:47 GMT dirtygary69 said:

Team as expected.

The thing holding this group of players back, is the manager IMO

[lordb]

Nov 21, 2022 11:57:42 GMT jesusmcmuffin said:

Nov 21, 2022 11:51:53 GMT middleoftheboothen said:

Spot on mate, should be some good games today. I've got Netherlands in the works sweep and think the Wales v USA will be a great game. Its just England's game I won't enjoy because can see us making hard work of it.

I think Netherlands could be a good semi final bet. Expecting England game to be as dull as yesterday but yep, Wales v USA should be excellent.

I think US are the weakest in the group but Pulisic is a cracking player

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Nov 21, 2022 12:07:34 GMT lordb said:

Nov 21, 2022 11:57:42 GMT jesusmcmuffin said:

I think Netherlands could be a good semi final bet. Expecting England game to be as dull as yesterday but yep, Wales v USA should be excellent.

I think US are the weakest in the group but Pulisic is a cracking player

They had a poor qualifying campaign. Got 3 or 4 very good players and will take points in the group.

[middleoftheboothen]

Nov 21, 2022 11:57:42 GMT jesusmcmuffin said:

Nov 21, 2022 11:51:53 GMT middleoftheboothen said:

Spot on mate, should be some good games today. I've got Netherlands in the works sweep and think the Wales v USA will be a great game. Its just England's game I won't enjoy because can see us making hard work of it.

I think Netherlands could be a good semi final bet. Expecting England game to be as dull as yesterday but yep, Wales v USA should be excellent.

Hope so mate as second and third pays out aswell 👍

[march4]

I can’t generate any excitement for this tournament and particularly for England’s prospects.

Our recent form has been ghastly and it would be no surprise if we don’t get out of the group.

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Good answer by Southgate


Typical BBC bringing and armband into it...he politely said in a roundabout way...here to play football

[crouchpotato1]