Spike Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 32 minutes ago, BCFCGav said: How the bloody hell did we let these win it three years ago. Because a lot has changed since then, I'd argue that based on our performances so far that Switzerland would have sent us home too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 On the one hand you look at the potential route to the final of Slovakia, Switzerland and say Austria, and think that’s pretty good. On the other, Switzerland and Austria have looked really impressive and as good as anyone. So big names aside, we would definitely need to raise our game significantly to stand a chance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Come on Denmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 42 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: No more "it's coming Rome" (whatever that actually meant" More like "they're going home" “It’s coming Rome” ended three years ago. Said in jest in response to the perceived arrogance of England fans. It’s not that deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 4 minutes ago, mozo said: Germany crumbled for a period of 2/3 tournaments, but they're in a much better place than they have been since 2016. Rebuilding nicely and some gigh quality young players in Musiala and Wirtz. Italy are so lacking in talent. Just solid, unspectacular players with very little character. I'm not sure about France. Better on paper than on the pitch imo. Griezmann isn't the menace he once was and beyond Mbappe they don't have many goalscorers. Spain are interesting. Not many players that could sell a product but they're clicking again. Mostly agree, perjosd they aged together Germany. Tend to agree on the rest although Chiesa and Insigne, Immobile was in prime years and delivered goals or could and there was a strong attacking left back who had a bad injury in 2021. On paper vs a lot of sides we should be well placed but our balance seems suspect and I'm not so sold on some aspects. The LB problem for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Just now, Spike said: Because a lot has changed since then, I'd argue that based on our performances so far that Switzerland would have sent us home too. Absolutely they would. If we win tomorrow I can't say I'm looking forward to us trying to break the Swiss down. Very solid and experienced outfit. I think their back 3 and keeper Sommer (Serie A keeper of the season) have something like 350 caps between them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 29 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: To a degree although this is rather dismissive of the very good midfield unit we were up against. We can be quite dismissive over here though, if they aren't shining in our top League eh well. Fair comment Mr P - I haven’t studied any side other than England in this or any other tournament. I really have no idea how good the Italian midfield was or is now. All I do know is they failed to qualify for the last World Cup and England always seems to try and win games 1-0 and gets caught out often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Sane in ahead of Wirtz for the Germans. Wouldn't have been my choice for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 (edited) 3 minutes ago, bcfcredandwhite said: Fair comment Mr P - I haven’t studied any side other than England in this or any other tournament. I really have no idea how good the Italian midfield was or is now. All I do know is they failed to qualify for the last World Cup and England always seems to try and win games 1-0 and gets caught out often. Fair, I have some ties to Italy so I am little defensive if I ultimately support England. Won't Labour the point but they missed a penalty in each of their drawn qualifiers v Switzerland, finishing 2nd however this probably peaked a little after the Euros or kn the final and were on the slide since. Very wasteful v Macedonia and Sweden in playoffs too for WC. Edited June 29 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 22 minutes ago, Baldyman said: I feel like I’ve just watched a pre season friendly where one team really couldn’t care less ! I thought it was insulting to the 24 Championship clubs when one of the commentators stated !It's like watching a team from the Championship taking on one from the Premier League". Meanwhile on the radio the other day Shearer, Linneker and other former players were discussing "Why can't England win a tournament"? They discussed it though as if they were complete outsiders and not players who've been there and failed themselves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Thankfully gone are the days when Italy would score one goal in the first half and then park a fleet of buses across their goal for the rest of the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Ciao Italia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distortia Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 The way Clive Tyldesley has been treated by ITV is a disgrace. Matterface cannot, and never will be able to, lace his boots. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Sure I heard this was Clive Tyldesley final game commentating. Shame as he's miles better than Matrerface. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 3 minutes ago, Distortia said: The way Clive Tyldesley has been treated by ITV is a disgrace. Matterface cannot, and never will be able to, lace his boots. They've never fully replaced Brian Moore properly on ITV (then again how could they? ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 3 minutes ago, Super said: Sure I heard this was Clive Tyldesley final game commentating. Shame as he's miles better than Matrerface. Really, he just won't shut up, commentators tourettes! All the games he's on I have the sound off. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 The games gone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Just now, joe jordans teeth said: The games gone Aye, nowt wrong with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North London Red Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Not sure if British TV showed the same replay, but on German TV there was a clear body-check on one of the Danish defenders as the corner came in. Foul wasn’t on Schmeichel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 3 minutes ago, North London Red said: Not sure if British TV showed the same replay, but on German TV there was a clear body-check on one of the Danish defenders as the corner came in. Foul wasn’t on Schmeichel. It happens all day long regarding defenders and a penalty is never given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Whether that was soft or not, Germany showing some real threat from set pieces. Seems to be something that we have lost as a threat the last couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 4 minutes ago, North London Red said: Not sure if British TV showed the same replay, but on German TV there was a clear body-check on one of the Danish defenders as the corner came in. Foul wasn’t on Schmeichel. Yeah we saw it but still seemed harsh. Germany already have the same number of shots on target (4) inside 10 minutes than we managed in a whole 90 against Denmark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: They've never fully replaced Brian Moore properly on ITV (then again how could they? ) Barry Davies used to bloody irritate me. Edited June 29 by Robbored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: Yeah we saw it but still seemed harsh. Germany already have the same number of shots on target (4) inside 10 minutes than we managed in a whole 90 against Denmark. And still scored less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Khan's pants Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Yeah we saw it but still seemed harsh. Germany already have the same number of shots on target (4) inside 10 minutes than we managed in a whole 90 against Denmark. Agree - I actually thought the German player just stood his ground and got run into as much as anything else 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 18 minutes ago, Distortia said: The way Clive Tyldesley has been treated by ITV is a disgrace. Matterface cannot, and never will be able to, lace his boots. Top commentator and top bloke to boot. Met him when he commentated on the Paulton Rovers v Norwich game years ago. Came into club afterwards and had time for a chat with with loads of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Really like the look of that Danish kit. Hummel do some lovely kits 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 9 minutes ago, Robbored said: Barry Davies used to bloody irritate me. I would prefer no commentary and just the crowd and stadium noise 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Hojlund is so bad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Game suspended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Don’t see that very often. Suspended due to lightening! Very very frightening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 (edited) English VAR making a decision about the weather? If they are worried about lightning, why are the players still out on the pitch? Edit: They're off now. Edited June 29 by downendcity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North London Red Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Didn’t that happen to the Gas a few years ago? At Wycombe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 1 minute ago, cityexile said: Don’t see that very often. Suspended due to lightening! Very very frightening. Galileo, Galileo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 15 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Really like the look of that Danish kit. Hummel do some lovely kits If that was our home shirt I’d be delighted. No copyright so would love this to be the template for 24/25. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 has a player ever been killed on the pitch after being struck by lightning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 1 minute ago, exAtyeoMax said: has a player ever been killed on the pitch after being struck by lightning? In Africa I think. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/freak-blast-lightning-killed-entire-31162440.amp https://www.independent.co.uk/news/lightning-kills-an-entire-football-team-1181336.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Rich Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 2 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: has a player ever been killed on the pitch after being struck by lightning? Yes - 11 people (fans and players in this game, apparently. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/freak-blast-lightning-killed-entire-31162440 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 9 minutes ago, Super said: Hojlund is so bad Good player, gonna be a superstar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 26 minutes ago, Robbored said: Barry Davies used to bloody irritate me. Other than the Olympic Hockey Final in 1988. "where are the Germans and frankly, who cares"! Looks a bit like Old Trafford! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Good player, gonna be a superstar. Based on? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 6 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: has a player ever been killed on the pitch after being struck by lightning? A kid did in Blackpool a couple of years back - though that was training rather than in a stadium. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 (edited) Edited June 29 by exAtyeoMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 20 minutes ago, Super said: Based on? He’s a funny one. Showed glimpses of promise last season. He is the type of player currently that if he went on the win multiple trophies and score hundreds of goals, you wouldn’t be surprised. But if he was to fall off the face of the earth and never be mentioned again, you would be equally not surprised. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Jesus a bit of thunder and they can’t play,I’ve had piss and shit thrown at me from our Cardiff friends and still carried on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Seems a bit mad that 10 minutes after a 25 minute break they're going to have another 15 minute break. But I suppose the rules don't allow for this sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 4 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said: He’s a funny one. Showed glimpses of promise last season. He is the type of player currently that if he went on the win multiple trophies and score hundreds of goals, you wouldn’t be surprised. But if he was to fall off the face of the earth and never be mentioned again, you would be equally not surprised. I think some you can tell will be superstars at a young age. I don't see it with him. Just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 2 minutes ago, Super said: I think some you can tell will be superstars at a young age. I don't see it with him. Just my opinion His performance at Wigan in the cup earlier this year was laughably bad. Missed 3 or 4 sitters. That said, I do recall a young lad called Harry Kane who was on loan at Millwall miss a couple of sitters at Ashton Gate, and his career turned out OK! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Chaos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 That's harsh if given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 It’s a joke let’s be honest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 15 minutes ago, Super said: I think some you can tell will be superstars at a young age. I don't see it with him. Just my opinion Jack Rodwell looked a superstar in the making, Ross Barkley should have achieved more than he has. I think a becoming a superstar is more than how you look on the pitch in your younger years. Coaching and career decisions will play a big part in the player he becomes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 What is he expected to do with his arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Spawny Germans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Bullshit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyy66 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Poor guy just had one goal disallowed and now a penalty against him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Thought the penalty taker could not stop his run when taking the kick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 The rule needs rewriting if only because the punishment of a penalty for that alleged "foul" is not proportionate. If you really think that is handball, ok, then award an indirect free kick inside the area. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 English officials so VAR goes tits up. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 What a joke, the disallowed goal and the pen are ridiculous decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 1 minute ago, downendcity said: Thought the penalty taker could not stop his run when taking the kick. Yep I think Havertz stopped in his run-up. VAR didn't spot that huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Feel a bit sick in that I agree with Clive Tydlesley: ’The handball law is not fit for purpose’. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 The rules are ruining the game,it’s getting to the point where you literally think what is the point 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 3 minutes ago, formerly known as ivan said: Jack Rodwell looked a superstar in the making, Ross Barkley should have achieved more than he has. I think a becoming a superstar is more than how you look on the pitch in your younger years. Coaching and career decisions will play a big part in the player he becomes. Remember a lad called Michael Johnson at Man City everyone raved about him was last seen working in a kebab shop! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: The rule needs rewriting if only because the punishment of a penalty for that alleged "foul" is not proportionate. If you really think that is handball, ok, then award an indirect free kick inside the area. Spot on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Just now, Kid in the Riot said: Yep I think Havertz stopped in his run-up. VAR didn't spot that huh I think we could well see decisions going Germany's way for the rest of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Offside by a toe. Penalty when ball blasted at you. Stops in run up. Hate all of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 That booking for Bah was wrong as well. Andrich fouled Bah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 1 minute ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: English officials so VAR goes tits up. That’s not var that is the rules which are a bloody waste of the time 1 minute ago, Super said: Remember a lad called Michael Johnson at Man City everyone raved about him was last seen working in a kebab shop! The kebabs any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Just now, cityexile said: Offside by a toe. Penalty when ball blasted at you. Stops in run up. Hate all of that. Offside by a toe and not really in the phase of play where he scored. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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