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Post by brighousebandbred on Dec 5, 2022 0:22:21 GMT 1
Sadly it’s not the first time for RS either apparently his family were robbed whilst he was up north playing at MC . Totally understandable why he’s gone home .
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Post by Captainslapper on Dec 5, 2022 1:04:58 GMT 1
Tough game v France of course. Am I right in thinking that the winners of that game play the winners of Argentina v Holland? You’ve got to face the big teams at some point of course. Not sure, Captainslapper is the one with the wall chart on his bedroom wall.  Studied my wall chart and I can confirm if we beat France we'll play the winners of Spain v Portugal ( if they overcome Morocco and Switzerland as expected) in the semi final. |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Dec 5, 2022 1:06:18 GMT 1
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Post by Captainslapper on Dec 5, 2022 1:12:59 GMT 1
Bit like that where I live now.
When we moved in I asked a neighbour about crime in the village ( I was putting my alarm up ) and after a bit of thought he remembered somebody's shed got broken into about 20 years ago and they took his lawnmower!
Theres a couple in the village who take their younger dog for a walk for an hour or so and leave their front door not just unlocked, but wide open, so their older dog can go out for a piss if it needs one.
Raheem Sterling needs to move here.
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Post by 3Pipe on Dec 5, 2022 7:19:40 GMT 1
Make it a Botanist from The West Island Stan ! - or even try our newest one Nerabus Gin or Lussa Gin from our near neighbours across The Sound of Islay on The Isle of Jura... I can’t garauntee you a win for England but I can garauntee you’ll enjoy any of these three gins - Let you’re fun Be-Gin !!! 🍸🍸 Those gins sound lush Westie. Unfortunately I'm no connoisseur, a cheap bottle from Lidl is plenty quality for me. I only drink the stuff once or twice a year. I've just recently gone over a year without drinking any alcohol whatsoever. It's not the alcohol I have a problem with, it's the sugar. |
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Post by 3Pipe on Dec 5, 2022 7:20:39 GMT 1
Raheem Sterling needs to move here. Or improve his security system. |
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Post by workshyfop on Dec 5, 2022 9:00:31 GMT 1
Both France and England are better going forward than defending. I hope Southgate realises that our best hope is to get at them rather than focusing on stifling Griezmann and Mbappe and stopping the service to Giroud. Possibly get a few “reducers” in on them early doors, then use subs if we’re getting too many yellow cards. But other than that, I hope we’re positive and let them worry about our forwards. All very obvious I know.
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Post by rockwall on Dec 5, 2022 9:03:01 GMT 1
Both France and England are better going forward than defending. I hope Southgate realises that our best hope is to get at them rather than focusing on stifling Griezmann and Mbappe and stopping the service to Giroud. Possibly get a few “reducers” in on them early doors, then use subs if we’re getting too many yellow cards. But other than that, I hope we’re positive and let them worry about our forwards. All very obvious I know. Have a feeling Southgate will revert back to his 3 at the back with 5 defensive players in front of them. It's a shame really. Let other big teams worry about is for a change. Hope I am wrong. But a change to a defensive lacklustre performance with a 2-0 defeat is my prediction. Unless he sticks with what is working and doesn't worry about the opposition, then we definitly have a chance. |
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Post by durhamterrier on Dec 5, 2022 9:04:30 GMT 1
Both France and England are better going forward than defending. I hope Southgate realises that our best hope is to get at them rather than focusing on stifling Griezmann and Mbappe and stopping the service to Giroud. Possibly get a few “reducers” in on them early doors, then use subs if we’re getting too many yellow cards. But other than that, I hope we’re positive and let them worry about our forwards. All very obvious I know. I think we’ll see the same line up as yesterday with a strong focus on Saka, Walker and Henderson stifling mbappe. We do have the quality to beat them , when I put the squads side by side I think they’re comparable in terms of quality and depth . Be an exciting game with England shading it I hope ! |
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on Dec 5, 2022 9:34:18 GMT 1
Henderson, Rice and Bellingham have been superb as a trio.
Be interesting to see if Mount or Rashford start ahead of Saka and/or Foden. All quality players so we should give them a good game. I still believe we should build around Foden no matter what.
Bramall Lane then quarter final. Could be a painful day all round 😀
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Post by bridgeterrier on Dec 5, 2022 9:56:11 GMT 1
Still loving life out here in Doha, bumped into Bozzie and co at the Wales game beforehand and after the USA game we bumped into a Town fan from Brighouse wearing his BELIEVE t-shirt. On the sly there is quite a few Town fans out here.
England, well we’re doing alright aren’t we. Aside from that USA game we’ve won at a canter. Last night we rode our luck in the first half but when the chances came we took them. Bellingham, what a player, he has come on leaps and bounds since I first saw him play against Town.
Qatar/Doha. We have had the warmest of welcomes from everyone here. Locals/ex pats/migrant workers, everyone has a smile on the face. They are so proud to be hosting this event. The group stages were party central with fans of all nations getting on with each other, a World Cup like no other because we are all in one place . I said before I came out that Doha wants to show it can be a destination to compete with Dubai and Abu Dhabi and other than being short of the old all inclusive packages my verdict is it certainly can
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Post by detox on Dec 5, 2022 10:36:08 GMT 1
I think France will expose all the weaknesses in our back 4, I shudder to think about MaGuire v Giroud, Shaw or Walker against Mbappe. Our only hope is I don't think the French defence is all that hot either. Ultimately I think it'll be down to who scores first because either side having the chase the game will become further exposed to breakaways, something both sides are good at. Could be a high scoring game, but nerve wracking for the fans...
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Post by runner76 on Dec 5, 2022 11:22:48 GMT 1
Still loving life out here in Doha, bumped into Bozzie and co at the Wales game beforehand and after the USA game we bumped into a Town fan from Brighouse wearing his BELIEVE t-shirt. On the sly there is quite a few Town fans out here. England, well we’re doing alright aren’t we. Aside from that USA game we’ve won at a canter. Last night we rode our luck in the first half but when the chances came we took them. Bellingham, what a player, he has come on leaps and bounds since I first saw him play against Town. Qatar/Doha. We have had the warmest of welcomes from everyone here. Locals/ex pats/migrant workers, everyone has a smile on the face. They are so proud to be hosting this event. The group stages were party central with fans of all nations getting on with each other, a World Cup like no other because we are all in one place . I said before I came out that Doha wants to show it can be a destination to compete with Dubai and Abu Dhabi and other than being short of the old all inclusive packages my verdict is it certainly can not sure about the 'all inclusive' part.......  |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on Dec 5, 2022 11:38:12 GMT 1
I think France will expose all the weaknesses in our back 4, I shudder to think about MaGuire v Giroud, Shaw or Walker against Mbappe. Our only hope is I don't think the French defence is all that hot either. Ultimately I think it'll be down to who scores first because either side having the chase the game will become further exposed to breakaways, something both sides are good at. Could be a high scoring game, but nerve wracking for the fans... My thoughts exactly. All the focus is on their front line, but I believe France have yet to keep a clean sheet in this tournament, even if some of those goals came when the game was won. It'll be a tight game, we're pretty decent on the break ourselves, here's hoping. |
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on Dec 5, 2022 11:38:17 GMT 1
I think France will expose all the weaknesses in our back 4, I shudder to think about MaGuire v Giroud, Shaw or Walker against Mbappe. Our only hope is I don't think the French defence is all that hot either. Ultimately I think it'll be down to who scores first because either side having the chase the game will become further exposed to breakaways, something both sides are good at. Could be a high scoring game, but nerve wracking for the fans... France can expose weaknesses in any back line so it’s no big surprise and not a slight on our back 4, who have been excellent again apart from Maguire’s passing out from the back last night. It will be real tough but we have a team good enough to beat anyone. |
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Post by 3Pipe on Dec 5, 2022 13:02:57 GMT 1
Hoping Southgate and the boys take note of what having balls the size of Fylingdales has done for the English cricketers today.
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Post by Marshleeds on Dec 5, 2022 13:14:19 GMT 1
I think France will expose all the weaknesses in our back 4, I shudder to think about MaGuire v Giroud, Shaw or Walker against Mbappe. Our only hope is I don't think the French defence is all that hot either. Ultimately I think it'll be down to who scores first because either side having the chase the game will become further exposed to breakaways, something both sides are good at. Could be a high scoring game, but nerve wracking for the fans... France can expose weaknesses in any back line so it’s no big surprise and not a slight on our back 4, who have been excellent again apart from Maguire’s passing out from the back last night. It will be real tough but we have a team good enough to beat anyone. Not Maguire’s greatest fan and was also concerned with those few stray passes first half last night. However he has generally done quite well with important well timed interceptions and to me has been an integral part of of an encouraging campaign so far. Here’s hoping that continues on Saturday and beyond. 👍🏴👍 |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Dec 5, 2022 13:26:35 GMT 1
France can expose weaknesses in any back line so it’s no big surprise and not a slight on our back 4, who have been excellent again apart from Maguire’s passing out from the back last night. It will be real tough but we have a team good enough to beat anyone. Not Maguire’s greatest fan and was also concerned with those few stray passes first half last night. However he has generally done quite well with important well timed interceptions and to me has been an integral part of of an encouraging campaign so far. Here’s hoping that continues on Saturday and beyond. 👍🏴👍 Once somebody decided to go a bit longer, a bit quicker, a bit more often, it all looked better. We get caught when it takes an age to get the ball up the pitch, everyone moves a bit, everyone has a touch or two, its too slow and we end up with everyone too close together, too flat and one long ball catches us out. Truth is we have an attacking 3 or 4 at any one time that can play quick,one touch stuff that gets us opportunities. Add that to a good set piece team, I dont see that we need to slowly move up the pitch and try to press too high?  |
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Post by Marshleeds on Dec 5, 2022 13:53:33 GMT 1
Not Maguire’s greatest fan and was also concerned with those few stray passes first half last night. However he has generally done quite well with important well timed interceptions and to me has been an integral part of of an encouraging campaign so far. Here’s hoping that continues on Saturday and beyond. 👍🏴👍 Once somebody decided to go a bit longer, a bit quicker, a bit more often, it all looked better. We get caught when it takes an age to get the ball up the pitch, everyone moves a bit, everyone has a touch or two, its too slow and we end up with everyone too close together, too flat and one long ball catches us out. Truth is we have an attacking 3 or 4 at any one time that can play quick,one touch stuff that gets us opportunities. Add that to a good set piece team, I dont see that we need to slowly move up the pitch and try to press too high? Agreed. Despite Senegal’s 2 x well saved chances by Pickford was never really worried last night even before the well worked first goal. Obviously the Kane 2nd just before the break made life a whole lot more comfortable and felt we had the game won, managed it well second half and made a nice change to watch a game fairly stress free (be that club or country) from 40 minutes onwards. Bellingham was outstanding, a really strong squad to call on if / when needed and feel that England could have stepped up several gears if they had needed to.No reason to think that cannot continue and feel Gareth Southgate and been brave and focussed with his often unpopular selections but has been proved to be right so far with every one. |
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Post by sabailand on Dec 5, 2022 19:06:52 GMT 1
France can expose weaknesses in any back line so it’s no big surprise and not a slight on our back 4, who have been excellent again apart from Maguire’s passing out from the back last night. It will be real tough but we have a team good enough to beat anyone. Not Maguire’s greatest fan and was also concerned with those few stray passes first half last night. However he has generally done quite well with important well timed interceptions and to me has been an integral part of of an encouraging campaign so far. Here’s hoping that continues on Saturday and beyond. 👍🏴👍 Yes Maguires had his fair amount of stick and problems at Man utd, but to be fair he rarely lets England down, and hes always a threat at set pieces, Englands defence is generally quite sound and it would be silly to change things. |
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on Dec 5, 2022 19:51:23 GMT 1
Not Maguire’s greatest fan and was also concerned with those few stray passes first half last night. However he has generally done quite well with important well timed interceptions and to me has been an integral part of of an encouraging campaign so far. Here’s hoping that continues on Saturday and beyond. 👍🏴👍 Yes Maguires had his fair amount of stick and problems at Man utd, but to be fair he rarely lets England down, and hes always a threat at set pieces, Englands defence is generally quite sound and it would be silly to change things. The keeper, striker, back 4 and middle 3 are sorted. It’s the remaining 2 places that people will debate. Spoilt for choice. |
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Post by stinkypete on Dec 5, 2022 23:57:39 GMT 1
Bit like that where I live now. When we moved in I asked a neighbour about crime in the village ( I was putting my alarm up ) and after a bit of thought he remembered somebody's shed got broken into about 20 years ago and they took his lawnmower! Theres a couple in the village who take their younger dog for a walk for an hour or so and leave their front door not just unlocked, but wide open, so their older dog can go out for a piss if it needs one. Raheem Sterling needs to move here. Where do you live and what time do they usually take dog out? 😉 |
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Post by ambryboy on Dec 6, 2022 0:01:31 GMT 1
How will England do in Qatar? Thanks for leaving the poll open, I've just changed my prediction If you can leave it open I think I might call it right! |
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Post by drewden on Dec 10, 2022 18:56:42 GMT 1
Come on England beat these frogys.
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Post by impact on Dec 10, 2022 19:04:34 GMT 1
How will England do in Qatar? Thanks for leaving the poll open, I've just changed my prediction If you can leave it open I think I might call it right! I just want to find the 17 who would rather be watching Town right now |
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Post by kennyk2 on Dec 10, 2022 19:30:16 GMT 1
England 0-2 down at half time... come back to win 3-2.
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Post by Orinoco on Dec 10, 2022 19:36:34 GMT 1
Be interesting game in semis if England do progress, 2 teams playing defensively minded.
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Post by space hardware on Dec 10, 2022 19:36:53 GMT 1
I haven't got a good feeling about this one.
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Post by drewden on Dec 10, 2022 19:41:40 GMT 1
I have, we are going to smash them 3 - 1.
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Post by andyeastleake on Dec 10, 2022 19:51:50 GMT 1
Be interesting game in semis if England do progress, 2 teams playing defensively minded. England 12 goals in 4 games in the world cup ... ....defensively minded? |
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