England’s 8 goals have included 6 from set pieces,people would be criticising the City for those stats and moaning about a lack of creativity from open play.
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England’s 8 goals have included 6 from set pieces,people would be criticising the City for those stats and moaning about a lack of creativity from open play.
Except for England are not hoofing the ball 50/60 yards under no pressureQuote:
Originally Posted by cromwell
To be fair, we've been good at set pieces for a number of seasons, not just since Warnock arrived.
His name is Sean Morrison.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Under Slade if we scored it seemed to be by luck.Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
Under slade if we scored it was usually a set pieceQuote:
Originally Posted by The Bob Banker Spanker
From where I sit in the ground I don’t quite see as much hoofball as some,perhaps I should change my seat!.
England have been very direct . At all times.Quote:
Originally Posted by J R Hartley
We were very critical of Slade .Quote:
Originally Posted by The Bob Banker Spanker
He has gone on to prove what a great manager he is.
We’re talking international football, finals of a major tourament, here Jim.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimmy the Jock
Nothing for you to see or read here fella. Please move on.
Fair play, you do have a good wit and irony about you. Pity more people don't see it!Quote:
Originally Posted by J R Hartley
I was going to say ,as most of us will only see this tournament on the TV ,an excellent opportunityQuote:
Originally Posted by J R Hartley
for the armchair fans to be able to comment on the football with equal authority.
I originally desisted.
As a professional armchair fan I bow to your superior knowledge and added wit.
Kane scored a "great hat-trick".
Two pelanties, and a deflection off his ankle that he knew nothing about.
What a player!
I'm a big fan of his and will be amazed if he's not at real Madrid by next yearQuote:
Originally Posted by bobh
But he has signed new contract in the last few weeks keeping him at Spurs until 2058 - and he is a MOST honourable man.........Quote:
Originally Posted by jamieccfc
Englands high pressing style relies on winning the ball high up the pitch and quickly attacking before the defence is organised, which I suppose can be described as direct, but it is very different from a 60 yard hoof upfield when under no pressure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimmy the Jock
When the other team has got players back they pass the ball around fairly well (not in Spain's league mind you) and probe for an opening, they don't launch it aimlessly into the box.
I agreeQuote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Are you saying Harry Kane isn’t a top class player?!Quote:
Originally Posted by bobh
That’s Ronaldo and Kane been called shite on here by the experts this week :hehe:
It doesn't look like he's saying anything of the sort, simply giving an opinion which I agree with, that it was hardly a "great" hat trick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Croesy Blue
Harry Kane in my opinion is the perfect role model and captain for what Southgate is trying to produce... good players who have a role in a team and not a bunch of mavericks who let their egos and press write ups get to them and do their own thing.
That said, I've seen far better hat-tricks than his yesterday, although if the end product of a brilliant move is Harry Kane's final kick, then perhaps it was better than we all give credit for.
I didn't think the move for the Kane third was that good, a lot of those passes were just 5-0 up passes around the back. But his two pelanties were really excellent (stand out in a world cup awash with pelanties thus far).
Who called Ronaldo shit?Quote:
Originally Posted by Croesy Blue
The penalties were absolute screamers though.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobh
:hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
We played some fine stuff early in the season. It did become a little basic as key players got injured or lost a bit of form.
The games I have watched this world cup have all been great entertainment as sides have surprisingly tended to go for it.
Warnockesque some might say.