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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jul 12, 2024 23:02:30 GMT 1
Just hope that somehow England can cause a huge upset and win it. Heart says England, head says Spain.
Would just love an England win obviously as my country but mainly to see the huge amount of humble pie that will need to be eaten over the next few weeks by the Southgate knockers.
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Post by Pilch on Jul 12, 2024 23:30:01 GMT 1
Just hope that somehow England can cause a huge upset and win it. Heart says England, head says Spain. Would just love an England win obviously as my country but mainly to see the huge amount of humble pie that will need to be eaten over the next few weeks by the Southgate knockers. If my life depended on it I'd say Spain too , but I'd rather win it as outsiders than lose it as favourites and vice versa , for me I kind of would have expected the quarter finals at best ,Semis would have been quite acceptable , finals an amazing bonus , winning would be totally unexpected , if I was Gareth I'd resign at the end whatever the outcome , it won't be matched for a long time
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jul 12, 2024 23:56:16 GMT 1
Just hope that somehow England can cause a huge upset and win it. Heart says England, head says Spain. Would just love an England win obviously as my country but mainly to see the huge amount of humble pie that will need to be eaten over the next few weeks by the Southgate knockers. If my life depended on it I'd say Spain too , but I'd rather win it as outsiders than lose it as favourites and vice versa , for me I kind of would have expected the quarter finals at best ,Semis would have been quite acceptable , finals an amazing bonus , winning would be totally unexpected , if I was Gareth I'd resign at the end whatever the outcome , it won't be matched for a long time Won't be matched for a long time, under any manager the knockers want to put forward. It's been nearly 60 years since Ramsey.
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Post by Worthingshrew on Jul 13, 2024 7:47:30 GMT 1
Couple of weeks ago,people were speculating that Southgate would have difficulty getting a top club job due to our performances. I wonder if this has now changed, if he does step down win or lose? Would club fans be happy with him due to his cautious approach to games?
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Post by Pilch on Jul 13, 2024 7:50:49 GMT 1
Couple of weeks ago,people were speculating that Southgate would have difficulty getting a top club job due to our performances. I wonder if this has now changed, if he does step down win or lose? Would club fans be happy with him due to his cautious approach to games? Crystal Palace
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jul 13, 2024 9:42:28 GMT 1
Not heard many moans about him since Wednesday Sure it will return big style if we dont win it tomorrow.
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Post by The Shropshire Tenor on Jul 13, 2024 10:52:18 GMT 1
Couple of weeks ago,people were speculating that Southgate would have difficulty getting a top club job due to our performances. I wonder if this has now changed, if he does step down win or lose? Would club fans be happy with him due to his cautious approach to games? I think he’s better suited to managing a National team than he would be to club football. I hope a man of his qualities who has transformed the image of the England team gets a prominent position in the hierarchy..
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Post by zenfootball2 on Jul 13, 2024 12:25:37 GMT 1
Just hope that somehow England can cause a huge upset and win it. Heart says England, head says Spain. Would just love an England win obviously as my country but mainly to see the huge amount of humble pie that will need to be eaten over the next few weeks by the Southgate knockers. I have been critical of England's performances ,as for many games we have been dire no disrespect to Slovenia or Slovakia but they are not top teams and England struggled to break them down, i don't see been critical when there is a clear example of poor performance is not incompatible to wishing Southgate finds a system that works or that Southgate does well.so i see no reason to eat humble pie . England first half performance against the Netherlands was by far there best in the tournament the England managers job is a poisoned chalice and i dont envy Southgate because of the pressure he faces. what he has achieved is truly remarkable in getting England to Semi finals and finals of major tournaments. i really hope England can win and Southgate can lift the silverware he richly deservers. the expectations and pressure will be much higher for Spain as most people expect them win.
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Post by harboroughshrew on Jul 13, 2024 19:46:17 GMT 1
When England last won a major tournament I was a 12 year old on holiday in a caravan near Rhyl. I am also currently on holiday albeit in the rather more salubrious surroundings of a 4 star hotel in Utrecht. So , if England win tomorrow, I will definitely be looking for sponsors for my holiday in the summer of 2026!
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Post by stuttgartershrew on Jul 14, 2024 7:02:55 GMT 1
Well I'm daft enough to make the trip up there today, don't expect to be able to get a ticket for the game but hopefully a great atmosphere in the city and the Fan Park. Fingers crossed. Come on England!!
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Post by zenfootball2 on Jul 14, 2024 8:26:59 GMT 1
Well I'm daft enough to make the trip up there today, don't expect to be able to get a ticket for the game but hopefully a great atmosphere in the city and the Fan Park. Fingers crossed. Come on England!! I hope you have a great day
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Post by Pilch on Jul 14, 2024 10:12:24 GMT 1
if anyone is feeling ultra patriotic today I've added an England theme to this board if you want it
to change it
profile / edit profile / settings /. forum theme / England
you can change it back right away if you just wanted to check it out
( the default is 'town home' )
there are others on there too
come on town
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Post by Pilch on Jul 14, 2024 10:20:45 GMT 1
good news, I see Spain no longer have that 16 year old kid in the squad ;-)
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jul 14, 2024 11:26:29 GMT 1
good news, I see Spain no longer have that 16 year old kid in the squad ;-) Birthday yesterday wasnt it? Now 17 year old.
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Post by Pilch on Jul 14, 2024 11:46:42 GMT 1
good news, I see Spain no longer have that 16 year old kid in the squad ;-) Birthday yesterday wasnt it? Now 17 year old. yeah, they were playing happy birthday to him on 606 last night
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Post by Pilch on Jul 14, 2024 11:51:59 GMT 1
He may have come close to scoring last night but I think it was fodens worst game at the tournament so far , not really complaining thought His worst performance of the tournament! I thought it was his best 🤣 Football. It's a funny old game. I just remembered to check out the ratings that were given for Foden Serbia 7.0 Denmark 7.3 Slovenia 7.6 Slovakia 7.2 Switzerland 7.2 Holland 6.7 funny old game ;-) www.sofascore.com/player/phil-foden/859765
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Post by Pilch on Jul 14, 2024 17:38:59 GMT 1
is it just me or does today seem to be going slower than normal ?
#waiting for game to start
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Post by gainsparkshrew on Jul 14, 2024 19:24:43 GMT 1
When England last won a major tournament I was a 12 year old on holiday in a caravan near Rhyl. I am also currently on holiday albeit in the rather more salubrious surroundings of a 4 star hotel in Utrecht. So , if England win tomorrow, I will definitely be looking for sponsors for my holiday in the summer of 2026! Like Harbor borough I can also remember 1966,I was 10 and watched from home while my Mum did the ironing and my Dad,who didn't like football, was in the garage making something! I obviously want England to win but after 58 years of not winning anything I'm almost apathetic to the whole thing. I sincerely hope I'm wrong and that the team give us a victory and a year to remember
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Post by theNOTORIOUSfbs on Jul 14, 2024 19:32:39 GMT 1
🤫 3-1 to Spain my guess
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Post by gainsparkshrew on Jul 14, 2024 19:58:54 GMT 1
Didn't realise that the Spanish national anthem doesn't have any words😳 Kane,Pickford and Rice giving it some Welly during our anthem
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Post by Pilch on Jul 14, 2024 20:08:33 GMT 1
walker looking dodgy trying to contain Williams, get trippier on before its too late ;-O
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Post by tarporleyblue on Jul 14, 2024 20:39:17 GMT 1
BBC or ITV commentary that is the big question 🤔
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Post by vladimir on Jul 14, 2024 20:48:21 GMT 1
Watching Rodri is like watching Ben Godfrey 17/18. Nearly as good as well.
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Post by hectord0g137 on Jul 14, 2024 20:48:49 GMT 1
More importantly 2nd bottle of pinotage or bring out the Scotch?
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Post by staffordshrew on Jul 14, 2024 20:48:57 GMT 1
BBC or ITV commentary that is the big question 🤔 No Wostenholme chappy any more, not much to chose except ITV can't wait to get to the ads. They think it's all over, hopefully in our favour, soon.
Was it the cricket where the favourite thing was to turn the TV sound down and listen to the radio commentary?
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Post by chirkshrew on Jul 14, 2024 20:51:00 GMT 1
Take kane off....get some pace on
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Post by Pilch on Jul 14, 2024 20:53:14 GMT 1
scrappy half, Spain slightly having more pressure, England better chances but nothing of note for either side,
England have to get it to shaw a lot earlier, Stones could have done once but decided to go on a run himself for some reason and then almost got caught short when he lost it, my only worry is Spain nearly always seem to have a guy or 2 lurking totally free just outside the box waiting for the ball to be put in their path, Saka not in the game, Kane not getting the ball, Foden getting bullied, Bellingham doing well though, Palmer , Watkins, certain to be used , maybe even Gordon today
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Post by Pilch on Jul 14, 2024 20:53:42 GMT 1
More importantly 2nd bottle of pinotage or bring out the Scotch? what scotch have you got ?
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Post by ssshrew on Jul 14, 2024 20:54:30 GMT 1
Take kane off....get some pace onx Particularly as he’s picked up a yellow card.
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Post by hectord0g137 on Jul 14, 2024 20:58:46 GMT 1
My latest Scotch is Tamnavulin its a speyside single malt.
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