Having said that, I shall support them. I think they are weak though. Just not a good team.
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Having said that, I shall support them. I think they are weak though. Just not a good team.
You missed the chance that James Milner fluffed then, or the one that Mexis denied Welbeck from Johnsons cross?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf
If Milner scores (as he should have) it probably goes down as a top drawer performance. Given the fact that its opening game and no one wants to get off to a losing start I think the chances we created were just fine.
If you and your students disagree I can live with that.
Im a scotland fan that lives in england, hope england do well not ones of these bitter jocks, would like to see ireland get out there group too
Be thankful you don't have to root for the US national team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf
It's getting to that level in some ways though. Usually there are false expectations for the England team, but noone has any expectation that we will do much here.Quote:
Originally Posted by VictorCharlieBe thankful you don't have to root for the US national team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf
Plenty of far better teams. But if we get to the knockout stages it is one game at a time and Chelsea did it against Barcelona.
I will support my team, but I think they are very lacklustre compared to teams of yesteryear.
And don't diss the knowledge of my students. Many of the males watch just as much English and international football as people in England.Quote:
Originally Posted by MemphisYou missed the chance that James Milner fluffed then, or the one that Mexis denied Welbeck from Johnsons cross?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf
If Milner scores (as he should have) it probably goes down as a top drawer performance. Given the fact that its opening game and no one wants to get off to a losing start I think the chances we created were just fine.
If you and your students disagree I can live with that.
It is very popular here. They know as much as you or I and not one positive voice about the England team and many are cheering the English on.
It was a dull defensive performance and chances were few and far between. 4 shots is shocking. It is like a fighter throwing 200 punches in a fight, nobody likes to see that.
So you're just going to ignore my post and throw your toys out of your pram because I dissed your students? How paternal of you ;D
Actually you did acknowledge it because you've now conceded that we created more than just the goal ;)
You should have saved this salvo for after the Sweden game, if we're (in yours and your students eyes) negative in that game then moan it up!
I didn't ignore your post, you made some valid points. But likewise, the counter argument is equally valid. Reading the media they seem to be jumping between the way we are both looking at it. We will have to see how it pans out.
Regardless, I hope I am wrong about our toothless football, but it isn't a team that I can see creating a lot of chances. Defensively we are sound, but we are weak in midfield and just cannot create.
Still, we are all cheering them on.
You are a moaning cunt who knows fuck all about supporting anyone. We could win the world cup and you would still whinge.You have completely missed the point of this team in which many young players are accruing valuable experience to stand them in good stead for the future. When Rooney has a chance to play our attacking play will no doubt improve, all though you probably don't rate him either with you and your clueless students vast knowledge of football. Participating in life and taking joy from doing so is the point of life something that seems to pass you by. Blind Patriotism? What are you talking about? People are being realistic not saying this is the best team since 66, but no, you are never happy unless you are pissing on someone's parade.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf
we are playing to ur strengths - unfortunately we don't have any
But look at this statistic. We had two shots on goal on Monday and scored one.
Imagine what will happen when have eight shots !!!
Yeah you just wait til Wayne comes back to save us! Or get sent off in a quarter final we are winning :-\
if he got sent off again I wouldnt have him in England team ever again.
Surely even he's not that stupid......surely......:rolleyes:
I do fear this will happen in the Ukraine game. He will be so eager to please, he will be like a bull in a china shop. End up doing something stupid and getting sent off :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
Wayne needs to shave his head....good God man, the plugs ain't workin bro
yeah, just goes to show all that money ain't going to help. You should never mess with nature - hasn't he seen Jurassic Park goddamnitt !!!
Or at least he should get a refund
I was watching the other day just wishing he would do a dainty little hair flip....had he done that I would have fallen off my barstool laughingQuote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKO
I predict Ronaldo will wear some flamboyant hair-style this evening. ;D
Ronaldo has caught a nasty case of the Torres ;D
He certainly shanked a few didn't he....still not as bad as RvP the other dayQuote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/...meness-105.jpg
"Derrrrrr, I like to soccer" ;D
He's even wearing a Mud Dogs kit ;D
What the fuck is the keeper doing there? Stay on your feet man!!!
Shearer giving Gomez a bit too much credit there. He didn't lift it over the keeper, the keeper dived under it for him. Stay stood up he saves it.
The Dutch are in meltdown. I just wish it was someone other than Germany sticking it to them.
bloody germansQuote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
Well played Germany. Tournament play at its best....again.
The only consolation was Robben sulking like a 12 year old girl ;D
Typical Greenbeanz post, insulting and dismissive and himself sometimes blinded by patriotism. I support the team like anyone, but I will also call it rubbish when I see it. I will not blind myself to the glaring and obvious faults.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenbeanzYou are a moaning cunt who knows fuck all about supporting anyone. We could win the world cup and you would still whinge.You have completely missed the point of this team in which many young players are accruing valuable experience to stand them in good stead for the future. When Rooney has a chance to play our attacking play will no doubt improve, all though you probably don't rate him either with you and your clueless students vast knowledge of football. Participating in life and taking joy from doing so is the point of life something that seems to pass you by. Blind Patriotism? What are you talking about? People are being realistic not saying this is the best team since 66, but no, you are never happy unless you are pissing on someone's parade.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf
I don't think Wayne Rooney is the answer either as I don't think he is a consistent player. It's just a case of hoping for the best in this tournament.
Miles you're a hypocrite
You're accusing Beanz of being dismissive yet you've written off England after one game, the opening game against a very good team that lots of people fancied.
No one here is being blinded by patriotism. No one here fancied England pre tournament and nothing has changed following the France game.
Most sensible people are happy that we picked up a point and looked organised and difficult to beat in the process. lets see what happens in the next two games before we start getting our knickers in a bunch eh?
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Originally Posted by Memphis
Maria Gomez did what she does best. :lickish:
I hope Roy chins Chiles at some point, the condescending cunt needs a clump.
Germany look the best team in the tournament so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
He's being rude to me using aggressive language. I am not doing it to him and so I don't think that's fair.Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
I think England looked poor, I don't think we will look spectacular. These are basic assessments to make. I hope we get through to the next round and I think we can. But that's as far as my expectations go.
Do I want us out early? No, obviously. I see no problem with being realistic that we are lacking in MF and upfront. Rooney isn't going to fix anything.
The Irish fans have lots of fans after yesterday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyTu8ibpp9w
I was wondering where this thread vanished to. :-\
England tonight and I make no predictions, but I will be very happy if we can create ten chances, convert one and concede none.
This is a must win game I reckon. Mathematically maybe not but if we are happy with what we did with France then it has to be backed up by a more attacking display and most importantly 3 points. we dont want to leave ourselves it all to do in the final game.
Sweden wont be easy. On paper they aren't that strong especially if Ibrahimovic is carrying a knock but they've proved a bogey team for us over the years.
To be continued Milo ;D
England took the easy way in this group. Now Sweden and later Ukraine. Where's the challenge, puzzy-scousers?? ;D
I'll be happy with a straight forward win and a bit more activity upfront. We can win this, but I've got horrid thoughts of a draw in my head. Hopefully not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
Rain has stopped play? :(
Cressa, I am top at the moment. ;)
I've haven't checked but I'll probably be bottom, I've had Shay Given in goal for both games.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Come on england
@Gandalf stand up man