I'm not disputing the quality, it's just been boring, the two don't necessarily equate. Having said that, last season was boring minus the quality..Quote:
Originally Posted by William Treseder
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I'm not disputing the quality, it's just been boring, the two don't necessarily equate. Having said that, last season was boring minus the quality..Quote:
Originally Posted by William Treseder
Every team are playing the same way, down either wing, playing short balls in little triangles and then when they get into a position to cross the ball, there’s no f uck er in the box !!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by A Quiet Monkfish
So they go back to the goalie and try the other side.
The amount of times I’m shouting “get it in the f uck ing box”, the Mrs eventually said “I’ll put you in a f uck ing box in a minute”
I may be in a minority here but I'm loving the skill levels shown in nearly all the games, even by the 'lesser' teams. Yes there are times when I wish they would cross the ball more often when the opportunity arises but you have to admire the passing, movement and creativity shown.
I know I'm knocking England again but their passing is so predictable and easy to defend against. Compare them with the really top teams and the gulf in this facet of the game is huge.
With a few exceptions I do not buy into the concept that most of the English players would walk into other teams. They're decent footballers but no more than that.
Watching the knockouts so far I don't think England have much to be scared of.
Spain have impressed me the most.
England due a performance where everything comes off for them, actually think they will cruise today and then go back to struggling on.
The game has changed, though. There's much more of an onus on keeping possession - if you have the ball the other team don't and can't do anything with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
I did an analysis on here a while ago where I noticed that teams were crossing the ball less often and shooting from distance less often, but there was a reason for that. Shots from outside the box are least likely to find the back of the net, so are more likely to be wasted opportunities and, I think at least, teams would rather keep the ball and look for a better opportunity than waste a shot from distance. Similarly with crosses into the box. Cut backs and clever passing in and around the area leads to better scoring opportunities than a hopeful cross.
I'm aware that most people who use this board have been watching football for years and many still yearn for days of yore when the game was more physical, when there was a target man up front and teams tried to get the ball forward quickly most of the time, even if it usually meant the ball came straight back. Those days have gone and I think people need to realise that.
You don't know your arse from your elbow. You and bluetit ought to start up a club.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maurice Swan
I'm aware that most people who use this board have been watching football for years and many still yearn for days of yore when the game was more physical, when there was a target man up front and teams tried to get the ball forward quickly most of the time, even if it usually meant the ball came straight back. Those days have gone and I think people need to realise that.
This competition started off with the supposed “lesser” teams, going for the jugular and there were some fantastic games and goals and it revitalised my love of football.
Since the knockout stages, I’m back in my “do I really wanna watch this”
A 600 passes team, where 450 of them are between the back 4 and goalie, doesn’t do anything for me I’m sorry
I think he could probably still do a job for 45/60 minutes. I put the blame firmly on Martinez myself, appears he's telling Ronaldo to conserve his energy so he can play the full 90/120 minutes. Poor management by a poor manager.Quote:
Originally Posted by William Treseder
One thing I find mystifying about today’s game, compared to the game of yrs gone by, is the injuries.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
I am of an age to remember when the game was more physical (Norman Hunter, Graham Souness, Vinnie Jones etc), and I can’t remember there being half as many players out through injury as there are in today’s game.
Maybe it’s my memory playing tricks, but I seem to recall you could virtually name the line ups of teams week in week out.
Rotating teams didn’t happen much back then either, although teams do seem to play more games now. Mind you, only the teams involved in Europe and the play offs.
Your memory is not playing tricks, unless mine is too!Quote:
Originally Posted by William Treseder
The game was more physical, the ball was heavier, the boots were heavier, and yet, as you say, the same team played virually every game - with only one sub (no sub at all if you go back far enough).
And there was no "players are tired after two game in 4 days" nonsense. Christmas derbies, for instance, used to be played on Christmas day, with the reverse fixture on boxing day!
:old: :old:
Heavy boots and heavy pitches would have kept collisions a bit slower I suppose. Similar in horse racing I believe, summer racing is more dangerous for the horses. Less falls, but the ones that do occur are harder and faster.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobh
I know lads that play amateur league and work full time jobs, suppose thats where the standard of play comes into it.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobh
So Southgate proves how stubborn he is.
3-4-3 so a change of formation but the personnel pretty much the same just rejigged.
They'll win this purely based on the fact they cant continue to be shit, but id love to see them beat. He had a chance to make changes today. What a stubborn prick :hehe:
The Swiss are going to get caught, playing this out from the back shite
That's what I've been thinking. They look way too nonchalant. But then it's neutralised by England's corner going back to Pickford followed by a free kick doing the same. But it's a good game so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
Swiss need to do something about Saka.
not exactly entertaining
No Swiss pundit on the BBC. Neutral...my ar*se.
Should have someone to Tell the Swiss side of things I s’pose.Quote:
Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew
I really dont get why Palmer and Gordon aren't being given more game time.
Dreadful game.
I hope they knock each other out
Oh dear.
YYYYyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!
really fun now tho
No.
NNNNnnnnnnnoooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
I agree. He is either stupid, which I doubt, or very stubborn. This game has been crying out for Gordon and Watkins. Something a bit different and direct.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dembe
i'm glad its not my team :hehe:
Switzerland finishing strongly, what an effort by Shaqiri.
England's luck still holding.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
I could have saved that penalty :facepalm:
Always harsh when just one penalty is missed, excellent penalties by England though.
Looks like England might well win the tournament on penalties.
Every one of those penalty takers you knew would score.
Do I not like Pickford!
I laughed at Shearer, “Pickford got a strong hand on it” :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
A frigging spaniel could have saved that :hehe:
It,s coming home, great set of pens
If you can’t be good, be lucky 👍
I hope tÖrkEya get booted out
How bloody tall is Dick Van Dyke ?????
England haven’t even come close to a performance that matches their attacking potential yet and they’re in the semi-finals. I don’t believe they’ll win it, but if they can actually start playing to their natural abilities, then who knows?Quote:
Originally Posted by William Treseder
I suppose if they do win the whole thing it'll give the English a bit more confidence in themselves. Not just Greece but Portugal shambled their way to the title in 2016. It was only against us where they looked comfortable (damn them).