FT: TURKEY 2 - 0 WALES. Match thread

[MacAdder]

Not good enough in each other's positions.

Referees just rank bad, never a red.

We're doomed.... doomed

[Bobby Dandruff]

That was a rash challenge but a booking , never a sending off

Cheating ponce made a meal of it

Did you SEE the stud marks on the Turkish player?

[Eric the Half a Bee]

That was a rash challenge but a booking , never a sending off

Cheating ponce made a meal of it

Quite agree. Players should be able to aim their studs into the midriff of the opposition players.

[blue sky]

That was a rash challenge but a booking , never a sending off

Cheating ponce made a meal of it

IMG_0538.jpg

His foul tonight and his red card foul for Portsmouth in 2022 on the right.

https://twitter.com/mattoufc/status/...8C292L6jL1zctQ

[Don Corleone]

I agree, the golden era has come to an end and we need to get used to a return to what supporting Wales used to be like, but even in the bad old days, losing 4-2 at home to Armenia would have been a very poor result. Yet, I don’t think the current group of players are as bad as they’ve looked in the last two games, the manager is not getting the best out of them.

Agree, I’m sure we could get better performances out of this group of players with more direction and tactical management. If I’m reading correctly that we have a very good opportunity of getting a 2nd chance in the playoffs through our Nations league A ranking then they need to replace Page now and give the new manager the remaining 4 qualifying games to introduce his ideas so we’re ready for those play offs

[Dorcus]

Quite agree. Players should be able to aim their studs into the midriff of the opposition players.

Midriff? I thought it was his "Turkish Delights". If that wasn't a sending off I don't know what is!

[Taunton Blue Genie]

I agree, the golden era has come to an end and we need to get used to a return to what supporting Wales used to be like, but even in the bad old days, losing 4-2 at home to Armenia would have been a very poor result. Yet, I don’t think the current group of players are as bad as they’ve looked in the last two games, the manager is not getting the best out of them.

We overperformed hugely courtesy of Bale and we are simply returning to the status quo given our very limited resources.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Quite agree. Players should be able to aim their studs into the midriff of the opposition players.

Oh ff sake it's a man's game

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Midriff? I thought it was his "Turkish Delights". If that wasn't a sending off I don't know what is!

Cobblers

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

IMG_0538.jpg

His foul tonight and his red card foul for Portsmouth in 2022 on the right.

https://twitter.com/mattoufc/status/...8C292L6jL1zctQ

Never a red according to lots of people

Unless you are an actor

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Did you SEE the stud marks on the Turkish player?

It's a physical game or used to be

Just because somebody has a mark from a challenge doesn't mean the tackler intended to injure that person

Timing is crucial and often makes a situation look worse than it was

[Bobby Dandruff]

It's a physical game or used to be

Just because somebody has a mark from a challenge doesn't mean the tackler intended to injure that person

Timing is crucial and often makes a situation look worse than it was

If had been the other way around we’d expect the opposition player to be sent off.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

If had been the other way around we’d expect the opposition player to be sent off.

I beg to differ

I can't stand over reactions

It would have stung a bit but in rugby they get on with it

[Bobby Dandruff]

We overperformed hugely courtesy of Bale and we are simply returning to the status quo given our very limited resources.

True, but I still think that these players can deliver more and I’m starting to doubt that Page is capable of making that happen.

There are lots of examples where he fails to make changes that could affect a game when most people can see that certain tactics aren’t working. Proactive management.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

If had been the other way around we’d expect the opposition player to be sent off.

Absolutely. No place for tackles like that in football.

I couldn't give a shit if it was slightly mistimed, any tackle like that could cause serious injury.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

I beg to differ

I can't stand over reactions

It would have stung a bit but in rugby they get on with it

You're happy for players to show studs in a tackle in football. Says all I need to know.

[life on mars]

Two nil away to Turkey is not that bad , thier a decent side, in their last 5 matches they've won 4

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Two nil away to Turkey is not that bad , thier a decent side, in their last 5 matches they've won 4

It could have been 5, but 2, thanks to a penalty save and VAR makes things much better.

[NYCBlue]

It's a physical game or used to be

Just because somebody has a mark from a challenge doesn't mean the tackler intended to injure that person

Timing is crucial and often makes a situation look worse than it was

It was never that physical. That would have always been a sending off.

[MacAdder]

If had been the other way around we’d expect the opposition player to be sent off.

Disagree Bobby.
Dealt a very harsh hand IMHO.
The last decade apart, we have grown accustomed to this type of decision.

Some barren years ahead I fear.

[the other bob wilson]

Two nil away to Turkey is not that bad , thier a decent side, in their last 5 matches they've won 4

Turkey were crap, we’re so bad currently that they won comfortably despite themselves.

[the other bob wilson]

We overperformed hugely courtesy of Bale and we are simply returning to the status quo given our very limited resources.

Deservedly losing 4-2 at home to Armenia would have been a shocking result in any era of Welsh football.

[the other bob wilson]

It was never that physical. That would have always been a sending off.

Not a hundred per cent sure of that, but it definitely was one in this era.

[WJ99mobile]

Not a hundred per cent sure of that, but it definitely was one in this era.

It was the softest definite red ever, but by the letter of the law a definite red

[Robin Friday's Ghost]

I beg to differ

I can't stand over reactions

It would have stung a bit but in rugby they get on with it

In rugby, the challenge on Ampadu in the air would have been a red. And so was this one even though it was unintentional. Very dangerous.