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Nov 20, 2023 19:35:35 GMT
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Post by lordb on Nov 20, 2023 19:35:35 GMT
I really, really like that starting XI. I'm hoping that Rice and Trent are going to be the starting midfield two behind Jude next summer. Balanced midfield, got everything |
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Nov 20, 2023 19:36:18 GMT
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Nov 20, 2023 19:36:18 GMT
Why does Pickford keep getting picked ? Wouldnt it be a good idea to give Ramsdale and Johnstone some game time ? Being a number two or three keeper must be soul destroying at times |
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Nov 20, 2023 19:37:53 GMT
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Nov 20, 2023 19:37:53 GMT
I really, really like that starting XI. I'm hoping that Rice and Trent are going to be the starting midfield two behind Jude next summer. Balanced midfield, got everything I guess the only question mark is does Trent have what it takes to be a bit more disciplined against sides who may have more of the ball. Not that they should but just being a little pragmatic in my thinking. We all know how it goes against the better sides in tournaments. One for the manager I guess |
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Post by hughjarse on Nov 20, 2023 19:40:24 GMT
Why does Pickford keep getting picked ? Wouldnt it be a good idea to give Ramsdale and Johnstone some game time ? Being a number two or three keeper must be soul destroying at times Especially when the number one really isn’t all that good |
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Nov 20, 2023 19:41:15 GMT
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Nov 20, 2023 19:41:15 GMT
Being a number two or three keeper must be soul destroying at times Especially when the number one really isn’t all that good I think he mops Southgates mouth at lunchtime |
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Post by lordb on Nov 20, 2023 19:45:02 GMT
Balanced midfield, got everything I guess the only question mark is does Trent have what it takes to be a bit more disciplined against sides who may have more of the ball. Not that they should but just being a little pragmatic in my thinking. We all know how it goes against the better sides in tournaments. One for the manager I guess I think he does have the discipline don't think he has strong enough positional awareness, especially near his own goal when playing fullback but that is not the same as discipline Only one way to find out Could do with a friendly against a top nation in the spring Otherwise we will found out in the actual tournament Risk v reward quite clear balance in favour of reward imho |
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Post by hughjarse on Nov 20, 2023 19:45:13 GMT
Especially when the number one really isn’t all that good I think he mops Southgates mouth at lunchtime And wipes his arse at toilet time |
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Nov 20, 2023 19:47:18 GMT
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Post by lordb on Nov 20, 2023 19:47:18 GMT
Being a number two or three keeper must be soul destroying at times Especially when the number one really isn’t all that good He's better than the others and has shown he has the temperament for tournaments over and over If there was a better keeper then yes they should play but there isn't |
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Nov 20, 2023 19:49:12 GMT
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Post by Paul Spencer on Nov 20, 2023 19:49:12 GMT
Looks like Lewis has been instructed to play that inverted role and overload the midfield whenever he can.
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Nov 20, 2023 19:50:06 GMT
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Post by maninasuitcase on Nov 20, 2023 19:50:06 GMT
Lewis looks like sideshow bob.
Watch out for rakes.
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Post by hughjarse on Nov 20, 2023 19:55:25 GMT
Especially when the number one really isn’t all that good He's better than the others and has shown he has the temperament for tournaments over and over If there was a better keeper then yes they should play but there isn't We never get the chance to find out though as Pickford seems to play in all the friendlies as well as all the competitive games. Looks like next year’s Euros will again see us with a no.2 & 3 keeper with little or no international experience. If Pickford gets injured or sent off in game one we’re f**ked |
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Nov 20, 2023 20:04:59 GMT
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Post by lordb on Nov 20, 2023 20:04:59 GMT
He's better than the others and has shown he has the temperament for tournaments over and over If there was a better keeper then yes they should play but there isn't We never get the chance to find out though as Pickford seems to play in all the friendlies as well as all the competitive games. Looks like next year’s Euros will again see us with a no.2 & 3 keeper with little or no international experience. If Pickford gets injured or sent off in game one we’re f**ked Thats a different argument yes the others need more game time but that's not the same as arguing that Pickford isn't correctly the number one keeper Definitely prefer Southgate sticking with his first choice than past managers being unable to choose, admittedly Clemence or Shilton was a tough choice. Shame we don't have a top draw keeper but will back Pickford, he's got the Cojones for the job |
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Nov 20, 2023 20:05:06 GMT
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Post by mrnovember on Nov 20, 2023 20:05:06 GMT
Lad in the pub has just said that Rice is one of the best midfielders in the world. He was laughed at, but I think there's a grain of truth to it.
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Nov 20, 2023 20:05:20 GMT
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Post by lordb on Nov 20, 2023 20:05:20 GMT
Excellent movement from England so far
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Nov 20, 2023 20:09:25 GMT
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Post by lordb on Nov 20, 2023 20:09:25 GMT
Abysmal from Maguire
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Post by silsdenstokie on Nov 20, 2023 20:09:28 GMT
A mad 20 seconds from Harry maguire
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Post by TinkerT on Nov 20, 2023 20:09:34 GMT
Stonewall pen that, absolute shocking from maguire
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Post by maninasuitcase on Nov 20, 2023 20:09:35 GMT
Lucky boy Maguire
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Nov 20, 2023 20:09:55 GMT
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Post by thisisouryear on Nov 20, 2023 20:09:55 GMT
North Macedonia should have had a penalty then.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Nov 20, 2023 20:10:00 GMT
How is that not a pen?
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Post by raythesailor on Nov 20, 2023 20:10:09 GMT
That looked a clear penalty to me.
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Post by etebojan on Nov 20, 2023 20:10:46 GMT
beyond terrible pass, then dodgy tackle almost conceding penalty |
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Post by Gods on Nov 20, 2023 20:11:01 GMT
Puts one in mind of the old joke 'Lucky we didn't have to play the whole of Macedonia' !
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Nov 20, 2023 20:11:02 GMT
That challenge by Walker was similar but less of a foul.
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Nov 20, 2023 20:11:16 GMT
He's absolutely dogshit. But especially in this system where he;s expected to play the ball about quickly. He's just a donkey. |
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Post by silsdenstokie on Nov 20, 2023 20:11:24 GMT
I thiught it was a pen yet big Dion is trying to convince us otherwise!
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Post by raythesailor on Nov 20, 2023 20:12:29 GMT
Dion Dublin talking rubbish.
Had it even given it could have been the end of Maguires England Carrer.
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Post by BristolMick on Nov 20, 2023 20:12:32 GMT
Stonewall pen that, absolute shocking from maguire Even more shocking from the ref. Maybe this is how it is for the ‘big clubs’ every week? BM |
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Nov 20, 2023 20:13:20 GMT
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Post by neddy on Nov 20, 2023 20:13:20 GMT
Definite pen for me. He slipped fell into their player and knocked him over?
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Nov 20, 2023 20:15:29 GMT
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Post by Absolution on Nov 20, 2023 20:15:29 GMT
I thiught it was a pen yet big Dion is trying to convince us otherwise! Either we're all wrong, or the argument for having ex-players as refs starts to look a bit dodgy. |
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