Alex 33830 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 He said the best teams don’t always win, that’s tournament football. Or similar I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 8157 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Just now, Alex said: He said I suck off dogs, to be sure, to be sure. I know, that’s what I said. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 33830 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 2 minutes ago, Dazzler said: I know, that’s what I said. That’s what you said? You might want to internalise those thoughts, mate 👍🏻 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 33830 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Touch of class there from Koeman in the post-match interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 8157 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 2 minutes ago, Alex said: That’s what you said? You might want to internalise those thoughts, mate 👍🏻 Don’t try to happy Gilmore me, I’m not shooter mcgavin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9568 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 I will spend the first three weeks in August close to Eddie Howe’s birthplace as almost every year. It will be unbearable if you win it but after tonight I am actually not that bothered as you did well. I do still hope Spain will win it though. Enjoy being in the final after a really poor start to the tournament. Just the tension and excitement is really nice as I can tell you after watching wins and defeats in 82, 86, 90, 92, 96, 02, 08, 14 😉 Honestly, just enjoy it. Maybe it really is your time this time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam 548 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 https://x.com/JamesTMaw/status/1811143865312891207 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 4058 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 First half was good. Southgate out thought himself at half time, went to a back 4 for 15 minutes and we lost all momentum. He switched back when he realised he fucked up, then we got a late winner again. More luck than judgement. Sometimes better to be lucky than good, the Southgate family motto 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 16349 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Well done England 😆 🏴 I had to work tonight then drive nearly two hours home 🥱so a bit knackered but just seen Watkins goal what a fuckin player man. His performance at Villa Park the season before last was the best I’ve seen from a striker since Ageuro used to regularly bum us to death . Lots of people phoning 5 live still not happy with Southgate and Kane though 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 7009 Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 That was some finish from Watkins. Really looking forward to the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42030 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 The Watkins goal was a proper David Platt moment, where as soon as it went in, you knew it was the winner cos there was so little time left in the game. Seen it a few times again this morning and it's brilliant. It's a shame he won't drop Kane cos they would start the final with a better chance of winning with Watkins up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42030 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 And I almost forgot... IN YOUR FACE, RONALD KOEMAN! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15031 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 5 minutes ago, Gemmill said: And I almost forgot... IN YOUR FACE, RONALD KOEMAN! Do I like that. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBass 2538 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 9 hours ago, Dazzler said: Don’t try to happy Gilmore me, I’m not shooter mcgavin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeAdmirer 1194 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 @Gemmill Fill it in and send it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4375 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 I mean fuck all that. The football has been mind numbingly boring to watch, we’ve scraped through a fair few games by the skin of our teeth against lesser teams and he has nowhere near got the best out of the talent available to him. A better manager could have romped home with that squad, playing good football. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19147 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 Just now, Christmas Tree said: I mean fuck all that. The football has been mind numbingly boring to watch, we’ve scraped through a fair few games by the skin of our teeth against lesser teams and he has nowhere near got the best out of the talent available to him. A better manager could have romped home with that squad, playing good football. It's been fucking shite. Bellingham has been over hyped by himself. Kane is ready for Glue Trippier has had a fucking tonne of shite whilst Walker has got off Scott free. Rice has been shite Yet we're in the final 😂 and I really couldn't care less if we win. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42030 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 5 minutes ago, LongTimeAdmirer said: @Gemmill Fill it in and send it off Fuck that, he's still a super limited manager. I call him THE HANDBRAKE. Replace him with someone decent and the handbrake comes off. I hope he wins the tournament and goes out on a high cos he's done loads for the culture of the team, and has really supported the players through some absolute bullshit from fans and media. But he's undoubtedly holding this set of players back. And I understand how ridiculous it sounds to be saying that I want him to win the tournament so he can leave. But I'll not be the only one. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 8157 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 11 minutes ago, LongTimeAdmirer said: @Gemmill Fill it in and send it off "I don't know true managing actually is" 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10335 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 17 minutes ago, Gemmill said: Fuck that, he's still a super limited manager. I call him THE HANDBRAKE. Replace him with someone decent and the handbrake comes off. I hope he wins the tournament and goes out on a high cos he's done loads for the culture of the team, and has really supported the players through some absolute bullshit from fans and media. But he's undoubtedly holding this set of players back. And I understand how ridiculous it sounds to be saying that I want him to win the tournament so he can leave. But I'll not be the only one. It would be a brilliant way to end his tenure. He's got England further in competitions than most of the spuds that are foisted upon the English public, but he's absolutely a safety-first manager. Which would be fine if they had a limited squad, but some of the attacking talent at his disposal (and the paucity of defending talent) should mean they play more on the front-foot. Saka, Foden, Watkins, Toney, Palmer, Bellingham, Gordon, should not be hamstrung by favouring an increasingly static Harry Kane. He deserves more credit than he gets, but definitely deserves the criticism he gets. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 29211 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 Is there any argument still to be made for Kane starting the final? That was his sixth game of the tournament and he’s yet to play well. You’re going into the final and now is the time to be ruthless, there’s nothing to be gained in persisting with Kane up front. If he starts then I can see Spain having a field day as they will have nothing to worry about at the back. If you play Watkins or Toney then their mobility will cause Spain a lot more problems than Kane will. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42030 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 He should start Watkins, but he won't drop his captain. No way. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19147 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 9 minutes ago, ewerk said: Is there any argument still to be made for Kane starting the final? That was his sixth game of the tournament and he’s yet to play well. You’re going into the final and now is the time to be ruthless, there’s nothing to be gained in persisting with Kane up front. If he starts then I can see Spain having a field day as they will have nothing to worry about at the back. If you play Watkins or Toney then their mobility will cause Spain a lot more problems than Kane will. No he shouldn't have played half as many minutes as he has. Watkins should have been on more. But will that change Southgate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10335 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 7 minutes ago, ewerk said: Is there any argument still to be made for Kane starting the final? That was his sixth game of the tournament and he’s yet to play well. You’re going into the final and now is the time to be ruthless, there’s nothing to be gained in persisting with Kane up front. If he starts then I can see Spain having a field day as they will have nothing to worry about at the back. If you play Watkins or Toney then their mobility will cause Spain a lot more problems than Kane will. It's not even like there aren't sufficiently capable leaders (or penalty takers) in the England squad. It would also be something Spain wouldn't expect. The Door and The Norman would expect a pretty easy day against the cinderblock, but Watkins will, at the very least, make them use some energy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 8157 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 11 minutes ago, ewerk said: Is there any argument still to be made for Kane starting the final? That was his sixth game of the tournament and he’s yet to play well. You’re going into the final and now is the time to be ruthless, there’s nothing to be gained in persisting with Kane up front. If he starts then I can see Spain having a field day as they will have nothing to worry about at the back. If you play Watkins or Toney then their mobility will cause Spain a lot more problems than Kane will. From a style of play perspective then it should be Watkins, and it's not debatable for me. However, the fact that Kane is the captain is why I think he's still getting the nod. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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