Darren Moores Mum Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, Bootador said: The way Colombia seem to be getting more impressive by the minute I'm starting to think that if we can keep the score down to a respectable 5 or 6 goal defeat we'll have done well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootador Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, av3ry said: Is that our MLG? Nope, it's an intelligent one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_LO_ Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Just now, Atarin said: Clearly not. So just a good time to criticise some squad choices made over a month ago? Ok then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
av3ry Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, Pukey said: If we played our first team and one (Kane?) got injured people would have moaned. We made changes and people moaned. If we won people would have moaned that we have a harder route. We lose with a weaker team and people moan because our back up players didn't perform as well as the main group. Basically there was no way people wouldn't moan. I don't buy that we deliberately threw the game either. I think we tried to get the goal but there clearly wasn't the intensity if it were absolutely vital, which I think would be the same for any team in the same situation. Moral of the story here is people love moaning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 15 minutes ago, Sid1984 said: Beat Columbia 60% and beat Swiss/swe 70% so probability if reaching semi = 42% in other half beat japan = 90%, beat brasil 30%. Reach semi = 27%. using estimated probabilities the bottom half is better for getting further. (Not taking account of the small prob that mex beat bra) Been posting these all week in one of the other threads. Gives England a better chance of reaching the semis now compared to Belgium, even though they are ranked as an inferior team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Just now, av3ry said: Moral of the story here is people love moaning. Precisely, and now I'm moaning about people moaning Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_LO_ Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 24 minutes ago, AJJ said: No. I was using the royal "we". I am however a football fan and think using pretty much wholesale changes makes a mockery of what is supposedly the most prestigious international competition in the world Welcome to 2018 where rotation is a thing. I hope you applied the same standards as passionately to the other teams which made many changes after qualifying with a game to spare Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Bliss Seeker said: How is Januzaj a professional footballer and wtf is he doing playing a the world Cup? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: Been posting these all week in one of the other threads. Gives England a better chance of reaching the semis now compared to Belgium, even though they are ranked as an inferior team. So, England is a bigger favorite against Colombia than Croatia is against Denmark. And Portugal is for some reason the favorite against Uruguay. Switzerland against Sweden. Oh well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Sweden quite obviously beating Switzerland, England, Spain and then beating France in the final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: So, England is a bigger favorite against Colombia than Croatia is against Denmark. No they're not? Unless I misunderstand here, Croatia have a higher % chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Only thing this game proved was this will happen more often if Fifa allow more teams in the tournament Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Both teams at the end looked like they're trying to miss a pass and get the other team chances.That goalmouth scamble at the end, the England player passed it back into the middle with the outside of his boot rather than hoofed it out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Just now, ginnybob said: No they're not? Brainfart, was looking at some other number. <.< Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Not all that concerned, or at least no moreso than before. The hype after wins against Tunisia and Panama was always drastically overblown, and the apocalyptic reactions I've seen after the Belgium game are the same. Quite apart from the fact that none of the players out tonight will play against Colombia, we weren't great and didn't create much, but also weren't terrible - I'd argue better than for long stretches of the Tunisia game - and mostly just flat against the best opposition faced so far: even Belgium's second string are leagues above Tunisia and Panama. A win against Colombia is 50/50, they've got excellent individual players but some clear shortcomings as well. If we get past that, we'll have a far better chance of reaching the semis than we would have with a win. Long story short, our second string weren't fantastic but didn't look anywhere near as incompetent against our best opposition to date as England's first XI have in previous tournaments, and there aren't many serious conclusions that can be drawn from a team featuring zero players who will start on Tuesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 "easier path" being mentioned by pundits is becoming more and more irritating to listen to at least show respect to other nations Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJJ Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, D_LO_ said: Welcome to 2018 where rotation is a thing. I hope you applied the same standards as passionately to the other teams which made many changes after qualifying with a game to spare No. I don't look at other teams other than England. I don't support them but in the world cup I follow them as I'm sure most others do. National football is very much second nature to me. I do care a lot about the respect of international competitions. Edit: Also we have a weak squad. We can't afford wholesale changes. Belgium can Welcome to 2018. Where dumbass posts like yours get shot down 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Just now, TM said: "easier path" being mentioned by pundits is becoming more and more irritating to listen to at least show respect to other nations But I'd argue those other nations could be saying exactly the same, and why not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, TM said: "easier path" being mentioned by pundits is becoming more and more irritating to listen to at least show respect to other nations Is quite funny banging on about our "easier path" when it's not that long ago we were getting beaten by Iceland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJJ Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Weezer said: Is quite funny banging on about our "easier path" when it's not that long ago we were getting beaten by Iceland. And Costa Rica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Just now, AJJ said: And Costa Rica We didn't lose to Costa Rica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJJ Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 No but we did come bottom of a Group most expected us to get out of. With them topping it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynlcfc Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 The side was always going to struggle with the midfield personnel we put out, along with 2 forwards who want to make the same runs. We had no link between Midfield and attack, and until Maguire came on, nobody in the back 3 whose distribution could break lines. Nobody really did enough to force themselves in, even Rose who would have been the most obvious change to make. So therefore can't take too much from the team display, but on an individual level: Dier - Neither mobile enough defensively, nor progressive/dynamic enough on the ball to be the lone "pivot". A dismal effort from him which only ended up showing how Henderson is our 2nd most important player. Rashford - I was thinking he should be very close to replacing Sterling, but actually in this system having the link between midfield and attack is key. When he comes deep, it's too deep like Rooney used to. I'm struggling to see where he gets more minutes at this tournament, as Vardy should be the first cab off the rank as a Striker behind Kane. Pickford - A big worry. Has a real lack of presence and is pushing shots back out into dangerous areas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readingfanman Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 If only Liverpool had won the champions league, nobody would care about easy draws then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Were most of us expecting to get out of that group? We were pretty crappy around then in a group including Italy and Uruguay. Nobody expected Costa Rica to top the group obviously Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 18 minutes ago, Rob1981 said: Been posting these all week in one of the other threads. Gives England a better chance of reaching the semis now compared to Belgium, even though they are ranked as an inferior team. Brazil Vs. Spain final, we riot. Please no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJJ Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 That's my point. There is no easy sides and no expected passes to the next round. Especially in international football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 hour ago, decapitated said: I think both teams are trying to win. The one thing we've learned in this match is Belgium have better squad players than England. Would have been interesting to see a result from two full strength sides in this one. Would have been a similar story unfortunately, IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_LO_ Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 39 minutes ago, AJJ said: No. I was using the royal "we". I am however a football fan and think using pretty much wholesale changes makes a mockery of what is supposedly the most prestigious international competition in the world 2 minutes ago, AJJ said: No. I don't look at other teams other than England. I don't support them but in the world cup I follow them as I'm sure most others do. National football is very much second nature to me. I do care a lot about the respect of international competitions. Edit: Also we have a weak squad. We can't afford wholesale changes. Belgium can Welcome to 2018. Where dumbass posts like yours get shot down 👍 Shot down? Read the mess and contradictory messages contained in your two posts. I'm not even sure you know who you support and the concern for the integrity of international competition is very noble and it's not at all hypocritical that you apply these standards to England ONLY. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, AJJ said: That's my point. There is no easy sides and no expected passes to the next round. Especially in international football. There are "easier" sides tho. Teams like Brazil, France etc can turn it on when it matters. I dont get how anyone can argue this. Who would you want your domestic team to face in the Champions League - Real Madrid or some lesser known team? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Paul Bacon said: There are "easier" sides tho. Teams like France etc can turn it on when it matters. I dont get how anyone can argue this. Who would you want your domestic team to face in the Champions League - Real Madrid or some lesser known team? They can? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJJ Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 You're gonna face the big sides eventually though barring a massive slice of lucky results or poor performances. Doesn't matter when you play them. Just matters you are prepared when you do. You can't take anything in football for granted Not responding to the douchebag above you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I'd rather play 2 big sides than 3. It was mentioned earlier, but Italia 90 is lauded in English football and we didn't play any of the big boys until the semis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, AJJ said: You're gonna face the big sides eventually though barring a massive slice of lucky results or poor performances. Doesn't matter when you play them. Just matters you are prepared when you do. You can't take anything in football for granted Not responding to the douchebag above you. Of course. But id rather avoid them until the last possible moment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_LO_ Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Just now, AJJ said: Not responding to the douchebag above you. You'd need to learn coherent English first anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_LO_ Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, ginnybob said: I'd rather play 2 big sides than 3. It was mentioned earlier, but Italia 90 is lauded in English football and we didn't play any of the big boys until the semis. This relatively simple concept is clearly beyond some people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Paul Bacon said: Of course. But id rather avoid them until the last possible moment Wouldn't you rather win it by beating the best teams though? Honestly though, if you get the 'smaller' nations all the way to the final does that feel as great? I really only ask as none of the bigger sides look good, yet you guys would still rather avoid them, ffs take them on and beat them, it's like hide and seek and you guys don't want to come out! Is there a team you don't think you could beat? At this World Cup you are just as likely to lose to Switzerland as you are to Brazil! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, daylight said: Wouldn't you rather win it by beating the best teams though? Honestly though, if you get the 'smaller' nations all the way to the final does that feel as great? I really only ask as none of the bigger sides look good, yet you guys would still rather avoid them, ffs take them on and beat them, it's like hide and seek and you guys don't want to come out! Is there a team you don't think you could beat? At this World Cup you are just as likely to lose to Switzerland as you are to Brazil! Wouldnt care if we won And i dont think we would beat Brazil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggins Top Boys Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 No point being annoyed. Neither team really played to win at all. Result doesn't matter. We have to get on with it on Tuesday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJJ Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, D_LO_ said: Now how can anyone argue with such a well thought out and articulated point as that. I feel well and truly 'shot down' The grown ups are talking now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, daylight said: Wouldn't you rather win it by beating the best teams though? I'd happily beat San Marino, Panama, and Luxembourg tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, daylight said: Wouldn't you rather win it by beating the best teams though? Honestly though, if you get the 'smaller' nations all the way to the final does that feel as great? I really only ask as none of the bigger sides look good, yet you guys would still rather avoid them, ffs take them on and beat them, it's like hide and seek and you guys don't want to come out! Is there a team you don't think you could beat? At this World Cup you are just as likely to lose to Switzerland as you are to Brazil! Are you suggesting that if we won the world cup without playing Brazil, France, Spain etc that it would somehow mean any less? Of course not. Does it mean less for any team to win it now because they didn't get to face Germany? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_LO_ Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Just now, AJJ said: The grown ups are talking now. the irony. I last heard an adult say "douchebag" never. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Well, that was garbage. Too many changes and no intent from Southgate to win the game. Just watch Columbia turn us over, on Tuesday night. The most England thing ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Love all the theories that we actually tanked the game, as opposed to simply having a team of players that couldn't pass or finish particularly well and weren't motivated to put a Herculean effort in to make up for it. Almost like they've never watched England play in a knockout tournament before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJJ Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, D_LO_ said: the irony. I last heard an adult say "douchebag" never. That's strange. You fit the description to a T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bacon Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, enigmatic said: Love all the theories that we actually tanked the game, as opposed to simply having a team of players that couldn't pass or finish particularly well and weren't motivated to put a Herculean effort in to make up for it. Almost like they've never watched England play in a knockout tournament before. Southgate admitted we didnt want to win in post match interview Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 1 minute ago, enigmatic said: Love all the theories that we actually tanked the game, as opposed to simply having a team of players that couldn't pass or finish particularly well and weren't motivated to put a Herculean effort in to make up for it. Almost like they've never watched England play in a knockout tournament before. This^^ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, enigmatic said: Love all the theories that we actually tanked the game, as opposed to simply having a team of players that couldn't pass or finish particularly well and weren't motivated to put a Herculean effort in to make up for it. Almost like they've never watched England play in a knockout tournament before. Come off it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daylight Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Just now, Paul Bacon said: Southgate admitted we didnt want to win in post matcg interview Did he really? If he said that then FIFA should take action, I don't have ITV here so I haven't seen it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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