World Cup Match Thread Day 11 - Sunday

[Marty]

Russia arn't starting Dzagoev again....Jesus, they only started to play a bit when he came on against South Korea.

Incredible really, they were so poor until he came on.

When Capello takes a disliking to a player, it's a surprise Dzagoev's even in the squad.

 

[Mr Pink]

I think Capello is going to play for the draw and hope to go for it against Algeria.

Think you're right.

If Belgium do get in front I'd expect them to pick the Russians off on the counter and get another one or two goals.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Why play Van Buyten? Surely you would play Vermaelen, Kompany and Vertonghen?

 

[SlickMongoose]

If I was picking the team i'd drop Vertonghen as well. His performace in the Algeria game was unacceptable.

 

[ShaunL84]

BeNeFoot ‏@BeNeFoot 12m
Wilmots on Vermaelen: I wanted to put a real defender on the left, who doesn't leave too much space & who defends first and foremost (RTBF)

 

[CosmicHotspur]

Complete line-ups here:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=b...&channel=sb&gfe_rd=cr&ei=EvGmU_p9xrLQBbuvgYgN

 

[Joeyboey]

Jesus, all Spurs players dropped from the Belgium side today. Brutal.

 

[thinktank]

Jesus, all Spurs players dropped from the Belgium side today. Brutal.

Though necessary tbf.

 

[carpediem991]

Jesus, all Spurs players dropped from the Belgium side today. Brutal.

Tbf...absolutely correct.

 

[CosmicHotspur]

All on the subs bench so could play. Not at all surprised though.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

BeNeFoot ‏@BeNeFoot 12m
Wilmots on Vermaelen: I wanted to put a real defender on the left, who doesn't leave too much space & who defends first and foremost (RTBF)

That's painful. I think he just means that Vermaelen will play more defensively and won't go forward as much.

Well, I hope that's what he means.

JV kind of deserves it after his "I don't give a fuck" attitude.

 

[DuDe]

Dear BBC,

Please stop talking to England. We don't care.

Thanks, all at SC.

 

[DuDe]

Awww, Gary. Bless.

 

[nidge]

Jesus, all Spurs players dropped from the Belgium side today. Brutal.

All completely understandable though. None of the players contributed positively to the game imo.

 

[CosmicHotspur]

A dog commentating on the BBC Red Button.

I thought we'd already seen enough of Savage.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Did Pearce just suggest that JV isn't being risked and therefore, is not being dropped, per se...

 

[Syn_13]

Jesus, all Spurs players dropped from the Belgium side today. Brutal.

Vertonghen not risked because of his yellow, apparently. Probably a punishment though for his stupid penalty. Chadli replaced by Mertens which is understandable, he played poorly and Mertens did well, plus has had a better season.

Dembele dropped for Fellaini....well, that's just embarrassing for Moussa.

 

[Mr Pink]

I backed Belgium to win this tournament before it started, and I still believe they've got every chance with the way things have broken down. If the USA gets through, then Belgium will have a straight shot to the quarterfinals to face an Argentina team that Belgium matches up very favorably with.

As for the dropping of our players, it's not surprising, but let's not overreact. Lukaku was arguably the worst player on the pitch for Belgium in the first game. Wilmots will give all three of our guys a chance as subs or starters again in this tournament.

With no natural full backs I'm not so sure. Although I think they'll win today quite comprehensively.

 

[CosmicHotspur]

That clash of heads looked nasty.

 

[tototoner]

Jesus, all Spurs players dropped from the Belgium side today. Brutal.

But correct decision based on their 1st game