chrisjpainter Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Raja Clavata said: Gareth Bale earns 325x that each week, every week, regardless of whether he plays or not. I agree that, even in this day and age, it's pretty inconceivable that international footballers do anything but their very best when representing your country. What I do find ironic though is that an expression of National Pride through the England football team is these days one of the few ways it's seen as acceptable to be patriotic and nationalist, yet the performances themselves are not anything to be particularly proud about. I agree. I'm a big Reading FC fan and when I lived up that way, I was a season ticket holder. There was a season in the Championship where we were unstoppable. I'd go to games expecting us to score three or four and I knew the players were trying to score three or four. Thems were happy days. I'd just love to watch one England game where I'd get that feeling. Instead it's keep it tight...stay in the game...keep the ball...be patient. Meanwhile fans at home are screaming at the TV to just GO FORWARD! It's a depressing business following England. I'll still tune in for Czech Rep...ever the glutton for punishment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 Dismal performance, they need to take a leaf out of Scotlands book and play with passion. God help them if they meet France or Italy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 (edited) The fastest they moved all night was taking the knee. Whilst Southgate defends this appalling gesture, I wish him nothing but the sack. He seems to peddle an image, rather than having tactical genius and his team selection bordered on bizarre. Harry Kane seems a decent lad and top flight on his day, but he looked lethargic. Raheem Stirling running about like a headless chicken. The full backs changed for no apparent reason. Scotland, without the same available talent, tried and looked to be the only side going for a win. Our abysmal performance aside, I would be interested to know of any individual player who has impressed. My own vote would go to Denzel Dumfries. Never heard of him before the tournament, but he looks good. Edited June 20, 2021 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted June 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 14 hours ago, Gordon R said: The fastest they moved all night was taking the knee. Whilst Southgate defends this appalling gesture, I wish him nothing but the sack. He seems to peddle an image, rather than having tactical genius and his team selection bordered on bizarre. Harry Kane seems a decent lad and top flight on his day, but he looked lethargic. Raheem Stirling running about like a headless chicken. The full backs changed for no apparent reason. Scotland, without the same available talent, tried and looked to be the only side going for a win. Our abysmal performance aside, I would be interested to know of any individual player who has impressed. My own vote would go to Denzel Dumfries. Never heard of him before the tournament, but he looks good. I thought Alexander Isak of Sweden looked good, and only 21 years old.( I've never heard of this player either) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chrisjpainter Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 14 hours ago, strimmer_13 said: Sigh. That song deserves a better team. What would fans sing if England kept winning the Euros and the world cup? Gotta chant something to pass the time whilst watching all that winning... Bring on the relentless, unwavering, abject mediocrity I say, and give us all a song to sing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 On 20/06/2021 at 18:41, strimmer_13 said: she got more chance i hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 ENG v GER Out on penalties, yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Jim Neal said: ENG v GER Out on penalties, yeah? penalties, that's wishful thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted June 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Newbie to this said: penalties, that's wishful thinking. Gareth Southgate is very experienced in penalty shootouts.........oh no, hold on. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Same old same old!😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bavarianbrit Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 11 hours ago, Jim Neal said: ENG v GER Out on penalties, yeah? My daughter is a German national so we will have an interesting playoff next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 On 18/06/2021 at 22:40, ShootingEgg said: We have enough attack minded players to run a set for 60 minutes and then take advantage of the 4/5 sub rule.. we could of run them ragged... But with a defender as a manager we sit back and play some awful football.. Tonight proved that he picks players due to club not performance.. Sterling and Kane should be dropped for the next game. Feeling better now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 23 hours ago, Smokersmith said: Feeling better now? Hahaha of course. I know he has a game plan, we have such a good squad, young talented players.. just sometimes it's frustrating watching haha. I'm a stereotypical England supporter. Have to have something to moan about 😅😂😂😂😁😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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