FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

[Wales-Bales]

Re: FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

They haven’t played every minute of every game.

You are arguing over 3 minutes due to a forced substitution to bring on a goalie

[Divine Wright]

Re: FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

Dissapointed in the Euros. **** me.

Thats enough for me the day. Jesus wept.

The performances in the last one (2021) were very similar to this one. We were afraid to keep the ball and didn't really show much of an identity. You can say what you like about the results. But the performances, apart from the Turkey game didn't show us in our best light.

Call me a nut-job but i think that this group of players can play football. I think they can pass and move and produce quality. But they didn't look like they had the confidence to even attempt that against the Swiss, the Italians, the Danes, the Americans and again today. And in the end you just think ....are they trying to just muddle their way through, hold on without conceding and then nick a goal somewhere. I know tournament football is notoriously tight but these players don't seem like they can express themselves , whether it be because of fitness or tactics. It's my opinion that there is room for improvement in terms of the coaching.

[Divine Wright]

Re: FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

I don’t think a draw against the Swiss, a win v Turkey and a close defeat v Italy away is ambling through. The Danes beat us well but so would many.

Here we are learning there are no mugs around, not in our group in particular. We are probably rightfully 4th seeds and will probably finish there.

We look totally undercooked. Half the side barely play these days, including our stars.
Today has cruelly exposed this fact.

The Swiss looked a million miles better than us. The Italians could have beaten us by 5 if they needed to make up goal difference or something. Results are one thing, but performances tell a different story and if you pay close enough attention to the performances it can give you clues of what is to come.

[Wales-Bales]

Re: FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

It’s not loyalty, it’s appreciating that we are at a tournament I never thought I’d see us play in.

What you are describing is loyalty

[LA Bluebird]

Re: FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

We can argue about players all day and who looked worse than who, but for me I’m just stunned that Page watched that first US game, had days to come up with a plan and put the team out there he did today. Bordering on absolute incompetence, and when he did make a change he made like for like which had absolutely no impact on the game at all. You’d be fuming if your manager at parks level came up with that shite.

Great job getting us to the WC, but if that’s what he can do tactically on the biggest stage, it’s time to look elsewhere.

[Sparticus_Mills]

Re: FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

Page got it tactically wrong again, the US and Iran bypassed our midfield with ease, it's a tournament too far for our "golden generation" can't complain though, three major tournament finals appearances , including a semi final. It was fun.

[Barmy]

Re: FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

It’s not loyalty, it’s appreciating that we are at a tournament I never thought I’d see us play in, mixed with a bit of a sense of reality - the writing has been on the wall for Wales for some time now. Unbelievably, we’ve been in the world’s top twenty for seven years, but we’re nowhere near that level now really.

Not even close Unfortunately.
But I fear we will pay for it now. How the hell has Page earned a two year contract.
And with city as they are,
It looks like it might be back to the bad old days.

[Robin Friday's Ghost]

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That's certainly the case but we don't get to the world cup to give players a swansong , we go there to compete

I think it would have been very harsh not to give Bale, Ramsey and even Allen some World Cup game time after the service they've given. But starting them - Bale and Ramsey - and leaving them on so long is crazy when neither really did enough to stay on the pitch. Loyalty is commendable but it must have its limits.

[llan bluebird]

Re: FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

Page should have acted like a good cornerman. Fighters don't like to admit or even know they are beaten but the team throws the towel in to save further punishment.

[Wales-Bales]

Re: FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

We can argue about players all day and who looked worse than who, but for me I’m just stunned that Page watched that first US game, had days to come up with a plan and put the team out there he did today. Bordering on absolute incompetence, and when he did make a change he made like for like which had absolutely no impact on the game at all. You’d be fuming if your manager at parks level came up with that shite.

Great job getting us to the WC, but if that’s what he can do tactically on the biggest stage, it’s time to look elsewhere.

I've played under a number ex-pro's including former internationals, and I know what it's like to be yanked and shat on from a dizzy height. I remember one game where I made an innocuous mistake which led to a goal and I never played for the 1st team again, no matter what I did in training. It's a tough old game unless you play for Wales under Robert Page

[Hilts]

Re: FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

I think it would have been very harsh not to give Bale, Ramsey and even Allen some World Cup game time after the service they've given. But starting them - Bale and Ramsey - and leaving them on so long is crazy when neither really did enough to stay on the pitch. Loyalty is commendable but it must have its limits.

Who would you have picked?

Morrell? That still wouldn't have allowed Ampadu to control a ball and pass it 5 yards.

Bale and Ramsey have carried us for years. They are past it and the limited players around them are being shown up.

[Hilts]

Re: FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

I've played under a number ex-pro's including former internationals, and I know what it's like to be yanked and shat on from a dizzy height. I remember one game where I made an innocuous mistake which led to a goal and I never played for the 1st team again, no matter what I did in training. It's a tough old game unless you play for Wales under Robert Page

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

10.00 am kos and beer.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Re: FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

I think it would have been very harsh not to give Bale, Ramsey and even Allen some World Cup game time after the service they've given. But starting them - Bale and Ramsey - and leaving them on so long is crazy when neither really did enough to stay on the pitch. Loyalty is commendable but it must have its limits.

It's a difficult balancing act . USA were difficult opponents but after another poor first half we needed energy to get a grip of that game . Bale and Ramsey were passengers imo

[Wash DC Blue]

Re: FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

I've played under a number ex-pro's including former internationals, and I know what it's like to be yanked and shat on from a dizzy height. I remember one game where I made an innocuous mistake which led to a goal and I never played for the 1st team again, no matter what I did in training. It's a tough old game unless you play for Wales under Robert Page

Really?

You are comparing yourself to 2 World Class players who have elevated the profile of Wales to heights never seen before.

Bonkers!!

[Hilts]

Re: FT: WALES 0 - 2 IRAN. Match thread

Really?

You are comparing yourself to 2 World Class players who have elevated the profile of Wales to heights never seen before.

Bonkers!!

I think hes pissed. Early ko. 😂😂😂