World Cup Match Thread DAY 3

Indisguise

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THFCSPURS19 said:

What are the odds that Rooney will start the first game in the 2018 World Cup in Russia

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Slash the budget and put the team on a Monarch flight. That'll stop the fat fucker from getting a seat on the plane next time.

 

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thinktank

Hmmm...

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Shout out has to go to prandelli - canny fucker.

 

Spurger King

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tototoner said:

Regardless of the result that is the best I have seen England play in a major tournament in a decade and they should not fear Uruguay or Costa Rica at all

Far more positives than negatives

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Yep. It was a pretty encouraging performance, and I'm looking forward to our game against Uruguay.

 

THFCSPURS19

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Spurger King said:

Yep. It was a pretty encouraging performance, and I'm looking forward to our game against Uruguay.

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Satisfied with the commitment of most of our players (excluding you know who), SK?

 

hugrr

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beats1 said:

If Henry didnt have a french accent he would not be on the BBC


then again I take it back considering Neville is on there

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I wish that media organisations would stop their policy of using ex footballers for all new commentators. Far too many have no personality, can't convey what they're trying to get across, or are just plainly too stupid or biased.

I'd much rather listen to a nerd like Statto than almost all of current crop.

 

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yankspurs

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Hold on to your seats, boys. We got another match in 45 minutes

 

beats1

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THFCSPURS19 said:

Finally, some sense in here. You don't see the Spain fans crying that their tournament is over.

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No one is crying but the old players are holding us back imo and England created more chances against Germany in 2010

For the next match it has to be imo:

Sturridge

Lallana Barkley Sterling

Henderson BitchStewie

Baines Cahil Jagielka Johnson

Hart​

We are looking exposed for a lack of DM, sad Barry didnt make the grade after a great season for a positive football team

 

thinktank

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yankspurs said:

Hold on to your seats, boys. We got another match in 45 minutes

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Totally forgot about that. Champion!

 

jondesouza

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Thought we were very good. It was obviously a plan to play measured football in the first half and then come out more in the second. Obviously Balotelli's goal did for that and we didn't have enough guile to break down a team that stuck 476 men behind the ball.

Thought Barkley looked raw but exciting - like Rooney did when he first broke through. And Welbeck didn't offer enough going forward. Lallana and Barkley for Welbeck and Rooney and I'd be delighted.

I still think we should have enough to make it through the group.

 

tototoner

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From a neutral pundit

Magnificent game. Can't remember when I last saw an England team that has offered so much going forward. 1996? A very odd feeling.

http://twitter.com/PhilippeAuclair/status/477964658692083712

 

beats1

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Syn_13 said:

I think England will qualify. They've got more going for them than Uruguay and I can see an England win next week.

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But Costa Rica have pace if england play like they do today Costa Rica will hurt them on the counter

 

hugrr

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Syn_13 said:

I think England will qualify. They've got more going for them than Uruguay and I can see an England win next week.

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Grazi!

 

mil1lion

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Really good showing by Sterling and Sturridge, also Barkley looked good when he came on. I'm really enjoying watching the young prospects instead of the same old disappointing regulars we've seen over the years.

2 major problems though, still not defensively solid enough and lack of balance. We seem to have too many players who want to play in that central number 10 role. We can't keep pushing players out wide during the game and expect consistency. We should know who plays where by now but Roy clearly has no idea who to play out wide and who to play central.

 

thinktank

Hmmm...

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Nice, positive interview from woy tbf.

 

Syn_13

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thinktank said:

Shout out has to go to prandelli - canny fucker.

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The only time I've ever been disappointed with him was in the Euro final 2 years ago. Should've gone back to the 3-5-2 where we did well against Spain in the group stage. Otherwise, he's been very good.

I'd like to see him take over at Juve eventually after Conte leaves.

 

LexingtonSpurs

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tototoner said:

Regardless of the result that is the best I have seen England play in a major tournament in a decade and they should not fear Uruguay or Costa Rica at all

Far more positives than negatives

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First part is true, but I think its more likely that England get no points than they advance this year. Uruguay has as much talent, but more overall speed and energy, and while England should beat CR, if England lose to Uruguay, I can see them wilting under the heat and humidity in a third game.

Clearly getting a result against Uruguay is a must.

 

0-Tibsy-0

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yankspurs said:

Hold on to your seats, boys. We got another match in 45 minutes

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When did that fixture sneak into the standings..?! was completely oblivious!

 

Syn_13

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hugrr said:

Grazi!

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Prego.

 

LSUY

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Indisguise said:

Why that fat fucker Rooney keeps getting selected

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It's funny watching his supporters bring up running stats to support his constant selection. Don't think they realise football isn't a marathon.

 

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yankspurs said:

If we buy Pirlo even for one year, we would become infinitely times better. Do it, Daniel. Fucking do it.

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When Davids came to Spurs he had a positive impact - experience and respect from squad.