2024-25 season non-Hibs games thread

[MWHIBBIES]

holy ****, Saka as a left back in a 4. Southgate has lost it.

[Jones28]

God England are terrible.

A team of individuals.

[easty]

How’s that boy not being sent off 😂

[J-C]

Jeez, Saka is now LB, is Chilwell injured or just not thought off.

[cameronw-hfc]

holy ****, Saka as a left back in a 4. Southgate has lost it.


Even more insane that he's probably their next best option for that role. Just goes to show what an awful squad he's taken. No lbs so needs to use players out of position or move dangerous attackers back.

Think it was reported the other option was Konsa for left back. A right footed Cb that has never played there. Truly a horrendous manager

[hibsbollah]

Bellingham a bit cheeky off the ball, not for the first time.

[Up-the-slope]

holy ****, Saka as a left back in a 4. Southgate has lost it.

As it seems to be the thing at the moment.... anyone thinking they have bet against themselves? how can players we see week in week out playing world class football how can they look like they have not even been introduced?

[Onceinawhile]

Jeez, Saka is now LB, is Chilwell injured or just not thought off.

Not even in the squad.

Shaw the only left back and he's been injured since Feb.

[SteveHFC]

**** off Foden

[we are hibs]

Embarrassing from Bellingham

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[Aldo]

So Bellingham goes down in box and Lee Dixon says he slips. No lee watch the replay Bellingham is going down

[MWHIBBIES]

Even more insane that he's probably their next best option for that role. Just goes to show what an awful squad he's taken. No lbs so needs to use players out of position or move dangerous attackers back.

Think it was reported the other option was Konsa for left back. A right footed Cb that has never played there. Truly a horrendous manager

Just crazy. Chillwell had a woeful season but shouldve been taken. Even Tyrick mitchel.

[Pretty Boy]

If Bellingham cut another 2 holes in his socks he would have kept his feet there.

[Dmas]

holy ****, Saka as a left back in a 4. Southgate has lost it.

Incredible he took shaw, he’s averaged 18 games a season since joining Man Utd he was never going to be fit enough for this and to only take him shows how far out his depth he is

Good laugh though

[crash]

Embarrassing from Bellingham

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Fellingham

[HarpOnHibee]

"Harassed". :faf:

[J-C]

Bellingham goes down without contact, sees the ref looking at him and immediately gets up without an appeal, lucky lad not to get done for simulation and a second yellow.

[Pretty Boy]

Can't decide if losing in 90 minutes or equalising late then losing on penalties would be funnier.

[easty]

Can't decide if losing in 90 minutes or equalising late then losing on penalties would be funnier.

Going out to Slovakia without a shot on target would be fine for me.

[JohnM1875]

Can't decide if losing in 90 minutes or equalising late then losing on penalties would be funnier.

90 minutes for me. Means they'll have scored the same amount of goals as us this tournament.

[pepe]

Can't decide if losing in 90 minutes or equalising late then losing on penalties would be funnier.
Pens, always pens.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

World class striker puts that away.

[Up-the-slope]

Can't decide if losing in 90 minutes or equalising late then losing on penalties would be funnier.

Was just about to post the same.... its the hope that really kills you

[Iain G]

World class striker puts that away.

Che Adams puts that away 😁

[hibsbollah]

Bellingham not up to Maradona/Zico/Platini standard at this point.

[Irish_Steve]

Che Adams puts that away 😁

Rowan Vine puts it away..........maybe

[Green Reaper]

Shot nearly on target as England hit the post

[Lago]

Che Adams puts that away 😁
Steady:rolleyes:

[Up-the-slope]

Lee Dixon going to say something naughty if subs dont get on :greengrin

[we are hibs]

They'll be throwing themselves about and shouting for at least one penalty before the end here. Desperate times for the serial losers.

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[Dmas]

Matterface is unbearable just a huge whine

[Pretty Boy]

Absolutely mad that Southgate has stood and watched this for 85 minutes and hardly changed a thing. A wee bit tinkering round the edges but nothing wholesale.

[cameronw-hfc]

Bellingham not up to Maradona/Zico/Platini standard at this point.

Forget those guys, he's not even on the level of more recent players like Verratti, Bernardo Silva, Rodri etc. Long way to go before he's what england think he is

[Dmas]

Forget those guys, he's note even on the level of more recent players like Verratti, Bernardo Silva, Rodri etc. Long way to go before he's what england think he is

Or what he thinks he is

[Up-the-slope]

the lack of movement for man on the ball... its like a game of statues

[JohnM1875]

Forget those guys, he's not even on the level of more recent players like Verratti, Bernardo Silva, Rodri etc. Long way to go before he's what england think he is

😂 Bellingham is a phenomenal player. Probably win the Ballon d’or.

He’s been pish for England. But so has every other player this tournament.

[Jones28]

I want England to lose but even I’m getting frustrated with them!

[J-C]

All those subs and he's made only 2, criminal by Southgate.

[blackpoolhibs]

All those subs and he's made only 2, criminal by Southgate.

I agree 2 too many for me. :wink:

[Up-the-slope]

do we think the England fans will take this with good grace :wink:

[Pretty Boy]

If England did score it would absolutely kill Slovakia. They look close to out on their feet.

That is a huge if right now though.

[J-C]

the lack of movement for man on the ball... its like a game of statues

It's something I've moaned about for nearly 2 seasons at Hibs, can't believe these so called world class players are also doing it.

[SteveHFC]

Pray for the garden furniture in Gelsenkirchen.

[SHODAN]

Just ****ing hold on you glorious Slovakians

[J-C]

do we think the England fans will take this with good grace :wink:

Guarantee they'll be problems on the streets in Germany tonight, they're not good losers.

[J-C]

Toney coming on with 3 min to go, why so late???

[overdrive]

You’d be blootered if you were playing a drinking game where you drink whenever the commentators mention the lack of England subs. You would be blootered even if you just took a sip :greengrin:

[stokesmessiah]

Southgate trolling them with the subs ha ha

[Up-the-slope]

sub with 2 mins to go:confused:

[hibee_girl]

oh ffs

[jeffers]

Lucky bar stewards

[stokesmessiah]

Ffs

[J-C]

**** off Bellingham

[we are hibs]

Flukey *******s

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[Lago]

England will win this now
Some goal!

[Pretty Boy]

Great goal tbf.

[SteveHFC]

Bellingham shouldn’t even be on the pitch.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

That's superb to be fair

[Iain G]

Ah pishy pish

[Fuzzywuzzy]

**** ****ing pish flaps ****ety **** ****

[jeffers]

Can’t see anything but a win for them now

[Up-the-slope]

one hell of a finish

[JohnM1875]

Aye, Bellingham is ***** right enough

[pollution]

I'm going out to the shops

[I'm_cabbaged]

**** me

[MWHIBBIES]

:faf:

Gotta love football

All those England fans there waiting on the VAR check before celebrating. Aye right

[Green Reaper]

Cracking finish tbf

[jeffers]

Bellingham shouldn’t even be on the pitch.

It’s a fair point. They didn’t mention it during commentary but he caught Dabravka in the coupon earlier.

[we are hibs]

Where did they find the extra minute from the original 5 added on

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[BILLYHIBS]

Lucky Lucky Lucky

[Jim44]

To be honest the Slovakians have been crap. England will walk extra time.

[SHODAN]

England will be going through now.

[Up-the-slope]

Pray for the garden furniture in Gelsenkirchen.


Guarantee they'll be problems on the streets in Germany tonight, they're not good losers.

Temporary reprieve for the pub furniture :greengrin

[I'm_cabbaged]

It’s a fair point. They didn’t mention it during commentary but he caught Dabravka in the coupon earlier.

And tried to buy a pen

[GreenCastle]

6 mins did seem a lot.

Southgate’s job saved by 1 minute.

[HarpOnHibee]

Now they're talking up Southgate like he's some kind of tactical genius.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

The hertz of international fitba, spawny *******s 😠

[MWHIBBIES]

Where did they find the extra minute from the original 5 added on

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They didn't. ITV got it wrong.

[SHODAN]

The hertz of international fitba, spawny *******s 😠

Nah, Hearts occasionally win trophies.

[B.H.F.C]

England will win now. Didn’t think Slovakia could get through playing that way in the second half although they very nearly did.

[EdinMike]

England will win this now, it was meant to be funny, I’ve been writing jokes all night… substitute Swiss for Slovakia I guess !

[Heisenberg]

It would be hilarious if they still managed to go out now. Defeat on penalties please

[jamie_1875]

Big players do big things at important times.

[Stairway 2 7]

Penalties if Slovakia can get back online

[Lago]

There you go :greengrin

[SteveHFC]

**** off Kane

[J-C]

2-1 Kane, good goal TBF

[I'm_cabbaged]

Glastonbury it is then

[The Modfather]

England must rival Hearts in their jammy-nes

[Pretty Boy]

Called it.

Slovakia had done nothing with any pace for 55 minutes. If they conceded they were never going to be able to get going again.

[Tully]

Poor goal to lose goalkeeper punched when easy to catch, a miskick falls perfect for them couldn’t make it up

[HarpOnHibee]

Ack well, another few days of unbearable smugness before we can laugh at them again.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Four poor performances.

They've been blessed with the draw, that much is clear.

[babahibs]

As it seems to be the thing at the moment.... anyone thinking they have bet against themselves? how can players we see week in week out playing world class football how can they look like they have not even been introduced?

No

[Liam978]

Poor goal to lose goalkeeper punched when easy to catch, a miskick falls perfect for them couldn’t make it up
who cares, surely anyone but they racist Putin lovers to go through.

[JimBHibees]

Poor goal to lose goalkeeper punched when easy to catch, a miskick falls perfect for them couldn’t make it up

So many Dubravka should have held rather than punched

[bringbackbenny]

Lee Dixon sounds gutted England equalised 😵*💫

[Tully]

So many Dubravka should have held rather than punched

Correct more chance of getting a foul for being barged going for it, seems to be a trait with foreign keepers punching rather than catching

[ruthven_raiders]

Nah, Hearts occasionally win trophies.


who cares, surely anyone but they racist Putin lovers to go through.

What's that got to do with a game of football...do you tar every player with the way their government acts, do you support the UK government in what they do!???

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

If England offer that 90 minute showing to Switzerland, then they will get beat.

[JimBHibees]

who cares, surely anyone but they racist Putin lovers to go through.

Very odd nothing to do with football

[babahibs]

who cares, surely anyone but they racist Putin lovers to go through.

You what?

[Steve20]

Sometimes football just offers something up.

This time it’s England. They’re winning this tournament. No doubt about it.

[Up-the-slope]

please please please

[JimBHibees]

Sometimes football just offers something up.

This time it’s England. They’re winning this tournament. No doubt about it.

Don’t think they are. Swiss will beat England

[MWHIBBIES]

Sometimes football just offers something up.

This time it’s England. They’re winning this tournament. No doubt about it.

There is quite a lot of doubt about it :faf:

Germany, Spain, France, Portugal will have something to say.

Switzerland look much better than England too.

[GreenCastle]

England will get to semi finals and quite possibly the final..

The question is do they have 3 performances in them to win it ?

50/50 I reckon..

Surely won’t be as bad against Switzerland.

[we are hibs]

Sometimes football just offers something up.

This time it’s England. They’re winning this tournament. No doubt about it.Nice to see you're as much a slaver about other football as well as Hibs.

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[Up-the-slope]

England 5-4-1 there without the ball... its like the opposite of how these players play every week with high press ball retention and quick penetrating passing

[Pretty Boy]

England suddenly going all cautious again and inviting pressure.

[SHODAN]

What are England playing at

[Callum_62]

What are England playing atIt's incredible - slovaks have dominated ET, especially this half

England are terrified to be front foot

Crazy given there squad

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[Up-the-slope]

If England lose a goal in this few minutes they will get absolutely slaughtered for dropping into that formation on the edge of their own box

[stokesmessiah]

England will get to semi finals and quite possibly the final..

The question is do they have 3 performances in them to win it ?

50/50 I reckon..

Surely won’t be as bad against Switzerland.


What are you basing that on???

[babahibs]

Score a goal and sit back, brutal from southgate

[Jim44]

England won’t have to huff and puff against a poorer team in their next games. I wonder if they will still be favourites after this Houdini performance.

[we are hibs]

Pickford is such a knob. Remember folk on here talking ***** about this being a "likeable" England team [emoji23]

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[Scottie]

Pickford is an odious little ****

[Smartie]

They’re not striking fear into anyone but that’s another round out of the way.

Beware the team that just has the knack of getting it done.

[Stairway 2 7]

Commentators are truly awful nowadays

[HarpOnHibee]

England will get to semi finals and quite possibly the final..

The question is do they have 3 performances in them to win it ?

50/50 I reckon..

Surely won’t be as bad against Switzerland.

They've had 0 performances in them so far. But wouldn't be surprised if they still went on to win it, with 0 performances.

[JimBHibees]

Pickford is an odious little ****

Think he has a few issues

[Jim44]

Pickford is an odious little ****

I don’t usually hate footballers but I despise Pickford and wish him nothing but failure in future.

[Callum_62]

They’re not striking fear into anyone but that’s another round out of the way.

Beware the team that just has the knack of getting it done.They could still go and win it but they have been so poor so far

Incredibly lucky to snatch a draw, go ahead 2 mins later and were clinging on somewhat in the end

That should have been a Celtic Vs Morton game

The underdogs can surprise but once the superstars get back into it and go ahead they generally control the game

England looks way way short - and they haven't played any of the really decent sides yet

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[essexhibee]

They've had 0 performances in them so far. But wouldn't be surprised if they still went on to win it, with 0 performances.

They are getting to the final for sure.

People over estimating the Swiss - they drew with us after all ffs. They will get past them.

[JimBHibees]

They are getting to the final for sure.

People over estimating the Swiss - they drew with us after all ffs. They will get past them.

Genuinely not sure what that is based on. Swiss are better than England simple as

[hibsbollah]

They've had 0 performances in them so far. But wouldn't be surprised if they still went on to win it, with 0 performances.

For Jude Bellingham to play poorly for 90 mins and then to produce that goal… what worries me is they have a potentially era defining talent. Not many players have timings for the big moments like that. Credit to him.

[NC1875]

They’ve yet to play a good team.

And they’ve had 4 poor performances so far.

Yet they’re in the quarter finals.

Southgate just keeps hanging on. He’s the reason for there failure, a good manager has that team flying.

Here’s hoping he hangs around as long as possible.

[HarpOnHibee]

They are getting to the final for sure.

People over estimating the Swiss - they drew with us after all ffs. They will get past them.

I reckon Switzerland will greatly outplay them, but the key moments of the game will once again fall in England's favour.

[He's here!]

Pickford is such a knob. Remember folk on here talking ***** about this being a "likeable" England team [emoji23]

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Good keeper. Good bloke too - or he seemed so when I met him at Goodison hospitality on a mate's son's stag weekend.

[EdinMike]

Pickford is an odious little ****

I turned it off, why are we hating him ?! I’ll jump on board ! 😅

[HibbyAndy]

I turned it off, why are we hating him ?! I’ll jump on board ! 😅


Cause he's a helmet , Always has been always will be

[JimBHibees]

They’ve yet to play a good team.

And they’ve had 4 poor performances so far.

Yet they’re in the quarter finals.

Southgate just keeps hanging on. He’s the reason for there failure, a good manager has that team flying.

Here’s hoping he hangs around as long as possible.

Not sure about that so many poor performances by players can't all be down to the coach. Just think so many of them are way overated.

[MWHIBBIES]

Sometimes it’s just written.

England are winning the Euros. This is the one the win.

Or they finally play a good team and lose?

[Callum_62]

England should be able to play like spain

4 mins in and the contrast in energy and fluidity is quite stark

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[Glory Lurker]

Sigh. A week ago tonight...

Spain were lucky to get a win against us in qualifying, and we finally mastered Georgia. That showed them both!

[GreenCastle]

What are you basing that on???

The opposition they will face..

Expect them to beat Switzerland.

Semi final..don’t think they will be worried about Netherlands / Turkey / Romania or Austria.

Still think France being in other side of the draw was a massive piece of luck.

[MWHIBBIES]

England should be able to play like spain

4 mins in and the contrast in energy and fluidity is quite stark

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Tbf, you can't play like Spain with the players England have at the tournament. A washed up walker and no left back. No centre mids apart from rice. No natural left winger.

[Callum_62]

Haha incredible scenes !!

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[J-C]

Well **** me Georgia

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

What did the defender try to do there??

[Irish_Steve]

Brilliant - if only it was a rainy night.....

[EdinMike]

Ok now Georgia have to go do a Greece circa 2004 or this is all just a nightmare…

[Joe6-2]

England won’t have to huff and puff against a poorer team in their next games. I wonder if they will still be favourites after this Houdini performance.

Was so looking forward to the rest of the tournament, lucky b*******

[Irish_Steve]

Wonder when I should cash out my bet - it's at £1.69 just now lol

[Sylar]

The opposition they will face..

Expect them to beat Switzerland.

Semi final..don’t think they will be worried about Netherlands / Turkey / Romania or Austria.

Still think France being in other side of the draw was a massive piece of luck.

If they’ve been paying attention, they will indeed be worried about Switzerland, Austria…they’re playing some excellent football so far.

No way Georgia see this out…

[SHODAN]

Ok Georgia actually have some technically very good players.

[Callum_62]

Ok Georgia actually have some technically very good players.They have a few good players up top

Especially Kvaratskhelia of Napoli

Looks a top player

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[hibsbollah]

They have a few good players up top

Especially Kvaratskhelia of Napoli

Looks a top player

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Dont forget the goalie, an outstanding tournament. I think hes at Valencia (?), but could be on his way to a really big club

[Chorley Hibee]

What a breath of fresh air Georgia are after the years of slow, stale and robotic football that the modern game has forced upon us all.

[Callum_62]

It's such an enjoyable watch

Spain technically very very good and Georgia a forward line of Ivan Sproules [emoji38]

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[Callum_62]

Lovely goal

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[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Really well worked

[stokesmessiah]

Well struck but at least 3 Georgians just stopped and watched him strike it

[Donegal Hibby]

Spain 1-1 Georgia .
Great game , two good teams that have different styles.

[stokesmessiah]

Wouldn’t mind a player like Cucurella at Hibs. Been really impressed with him…

[Irish_Steve]

Wouldn’t mind a player like Cucurella at Hibs. Been really impressed with him…

We'd more likely sign Barbarella...........

[stokesmessiah]

We'd more likely sign Barbarella...........

😂😂😂

[ekhibee]

Wouldn’t mind a player like Cucurella at Hibs. Been really impressed with him…

He's been a revelation at this tournament, he's often looked a bit of a liability for Chelsea, getting caught out of position frequently and too slow to cover back, but at the Euro's he's been great.

[babahibs]

The opposition they will face..

Expect them to beat Switzerland.

Semi final..don’t think they will be worried about Netherlands / Turkey / Romania or Austria.

Still think France being in other side of the draw was a massive piece of luck.

They're not beating Switzerland if they keep playing like that

[Jim44]

The comments of English commentators never fail to astonish me. I’m paraphrasing but after 20 mins. of the Spain v Georgia game, where Spain were in total control, the clown comes out with : “ The mystery is, “why can’t the best team in the competition not dominate the poorer teams, as Spain are against Georgia?”…. comically, Georgia ran up the pitch and scored.:greengrin

[Pagan Hibernia]

The opposition they will face..

Expect them to beat Switzerland.

Semi final..don’t think they will be worried about Netherlands / Turkey / Romania or Austria.

Still think France being in other side of the draw was a massive piece of luck.

They would expect to beat Romania. But I'm not sure any of the others would be too worried about England at the moment.

[SlickShoes]

Quite a few teams have already underestimated Austria, I wouldn’t rule out anyone, if England play a team that will actually have a go at their defence they will be in trouble

[He's here!]

I turned it off, why are we hating him ?! I’ll jump on board ! 😅

He's one of those players we'd love if he played for Hibs. Reminds me of Andy Goram.

His record as England keeper is excellent.

[Iain G]

We'd more likely sign Barbarella...........

That's one way to guarantee increase in season tickets! Counter the positives with too much Duran Duran though...

[Iain G]

He's one of those players we'd love if he played for Hibs. Reminds me of Andy Goram.

His record as England keeper is excellent.

Weird angry shouty psychopath of a goalkeeper, no thanks!

His style of playing really annoys the hell out of me.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

That's a brilliant goal

[Donegal Hibby]

Spain's wingers are excellent.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Another lovely bit of football

[Callum_62]

Spain look like by far the best team in the tournament to me

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[Musselbound]

Spain's wingers are excellent.

They are. Great to see the return of proper wingers. Mind you, Jamal needs to work on his finishing by the looks of it. Maybe just needs to break his duck.

[RyeSloan]

Spain look like by far the best team in the tournament to me

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Yeah they look to have a real balance to their system and some cracking quality throughout.

Going to be interesting how Germany get on against them, looking forward to that already.

[Donegal Hibby]

They are. Great to see the return of proper wingers. Mind you, Jamal needs to work on his finishing by the looks of it. Maybe just needs to break his duck.

He should have had a couple tonight . Frightening to think he's only 16 .
That's going to be some quarter final game between Germany and Spain too .

[Musselbound]

He should have had a couple tonight . Frightening to think he's only 16 .
That's going to be some quarter final game between Germany and Spain too .

It should be. Nico Williams been one of the best players to watch in the tournament so far for me.

[Calidad]

Feel the stars are aligning for England. Haven’t yet met a decent side, nor been remotely impressive, but find themselves in a quarter final. Hopefully Switzerland knock them out, but I don’t see it.

I’m half Scottish, half English - always happy to see England lose when it comes too football though :D

[Donegal Hibby]

It should be. Nico Williams been one of the best players to watch in the tournament so far for me.

I think the German player Jamal Musiala has been good too though I agree Williams has been excellent, exciting player alright .

[CockneyRebel]

Good keeper. Good bloke too - or he seemed so when I met him at Goodison hospitality on a mate's son's stag weekend.

Most of the criticism seems to be that he's a bit 'shouty'. Yet when Hibs have a keeper who doesn't shout and organise the defence then it's all 'He's too quiet, he should be telling them where to stand and who to mark etc.' He is an excellent keeper hence his longevity with Everton and England.

[Trinity Hibee]

Most of the criticism seems to be that he's a bit 'shouty'. Yet when Hibs have a keeper who doesn't shout and organise the defence then it's all 'He's too quiet, he should be telling them where to stand and who to mark etc.' He is an excellent keeper hence his longevity with Everton and England.

He really isn’t. He’s number 1 due to there being a lack of alternatives. It’s not his shouting at the defence that’s annoys people, it’s his playing up to the camera and crowd particularly when he has done nothing to warrant his behaviour. Yet another England player who has an over inflated opinion of himself.

[The Modfather]

I’m now resigned to England winning it. Hard as they try they can’t not make the final given their side of the draw (yet again, is that the second or third tournament in a row that’s happened?). They then just need the likes of Fodden, Bellingham, Saka etc to drag them over the line with one 90 minute performance in the final.

[MWHIBBIES]

I’m now resigned to England winning it. Hard as they try they can’t not make the final given their side of the draw (yet again, is that the second or third tournament in a row that’s happened?). They then just need the likes of Fodden, Bellingham, Saka etc to drag them over the line with one 90 minute performance in the final.

Why are you resigned to them winning it? Because it's "meant to be" and "football is a funny old game"

They are not beating France, Spain or Germany with no left side and 1 centre mid. Switzerland are going to give them a hellish game with their pressing and an extra days rest.

[Dmas]

Why are you resigned to them winning it? Because it's "meant to be" and "football is a funny old game"

They are not beating France, Spain or Germany with no left side and 1 centre mid. Switzerland are going to give them a hellish game with their pressing and an extra days rest.

They need vast improvement to beat the Swiss IMO the only hope for them is that this will be the first game they have had where the team won’t sit in a low block and will actually get at them maybe leaving them space to play into.

The guy on the right for Switzerland ndoye Will be rubbing his hands

[Fuzzywuzzy]

I think they could do with a Germany v Brazil type humiliation. Thatd be nice

[Since90+2]

Why are you resigned to them winning it? Because it's "meant to be" and "football is a funny old game"

They are not beating France, Spain or Germany with no left side and 1 centre mid. Switzerland are going to give them a hellish game with their pressing and an extra days rest.

Is the England quarter not on Saturday? Don't think rest or fitness will be an issue,that's nearly a full week between games.

[Stairway 2 7]

Is the England quarter not on Saturday? Don't think rest or fitness will be an issue,that's nearly a full week between games.

Yeah Saturday evening.

They are evens against Switzerland, who are 3/1. Doesn't mean much but they will definitely be favourites until the final. Finals are usually nervous and anything can happen

[JimBHibees]

Yeah Saturday evening.

They are evens against Switzerland, who are 3/1. Doesn't mean much but they will definitely be favourites until the final. Finals are usually nervous and anything can happen

Switzerland at three to one is exceptional value

[JimBHibees]

They need vast improvement to beat the Swiss IMO the only hope for them is that this will be the first game they have had where the team won’t sit in a low block and will actually get at them maybe leaving them space to play into.

The guy on the right for Switzerland ndoye Will be rubbing his hands

Slovakia didn’t sit in low block for most of the first half.

[JimBHibees]

I’m now resigned to England winning it. Hard as they try they can’t not make the final given their side of the draw (yet again, is that the second or third tournament in a row that’s happened?). They then just need the likes of Fodden, Bellingham, Saka etc to drag them over the line with one 90 minute performance in the final.

Don’t really understand that as they will need to beat better teams than Slovakia to get to the final

[Calidad]

Don’t really understand that as they will need to beat better teams than Slovakia to get to the final

Because they will only have to face one of the four (on paper/reality) in the tournament to win it?

Only having to play one of Germany, Portugal, France and Spain and not until the final is massively fortuitous. Slovakia were probably about the weakest of the teams to qualify for the last 16.

[easty]

Because they will only have to face one of the four (on paper/reality) in the tournament to win it?

Only having to play one of Germany, Portugal, France and Spain and not until the final is massively fortuitous.

It is fortuitous in one sense, but maybe less so in another. They’re not going to know what hits them if they face one of those sides, compared to what they’ve faced so far.

[Since90+2]

It is fortuitous in one sense, but maybe less so in another. They’re not going to know what hits them if they face one of those sides, compared to what they’ve faced so far.

The England team is full of players who play at the highest level against the best players in the world most weeks. Playing against a top side is not going to come as some sort suprise to them. They've reached semi finals and finals of euros and worlds cups on the international stage too so they are well used to it.

They are definitely in a very fortunate position. To potentially only have to beat 1 top tier nation to win an entire tournament is pretty much unheard of, yet that's what is in front of them.

[easty]

The England team is full of players who play at the highest level against the best players in the world most weeks. Playing against a top side is not going to come as some fort suprise to them. They've reached semi finals and finals of European competition on the international stage too so they are well used to it.

They are definitely in a very fortunate position. To potentially only have to beat 1 top tier nation to win an entire tournament is pretty much unheard of, yet that's what is in front of them.

I was more being hopeful than anything :greengrin

They're playing terribly though, regardless of how many semi finals and finals of european competition they've played in. Southgate the problem in my opinion, been clear for a long time.

[CockneyRebel]

He really isn’t. He’s number 1 due to there being a lack of alternatives. It’s not his shouting at the defence that’s annoys people, it’s his playing up to the camera and crowd particularly when he has done nothing to warrant his behaviour. Yet another England player who has an over inflated opinion of himself.

You obviously have a bee in your bonnet regarding Pickford. He is persistently picked for England because he is their best keeper. He can only be compared to whoever else is available. If he is a crap keeper or only playing because there is nobody else he would surely have been found out by now, the media and supporters would give him stick if they thought it was deserved. Everton have had years to replace him if they thought they could do better but he's still there and although they have struggled for a few years they have spent oodles of cash on outfield players but kept faith with Pickford. He doesn't have to win any popularity contests, he just has to keep stopping shots. That's his job and he does it well.

[He's here!]

You obviously have a bee in your bonnet regarding Pickford. He is persistently picked for England because he is their best keeper. He can only be compared to whoever else is available. If he is a crap keeper or only playing because there is nobody else he would surely have been found out by now, the media and supporters would give him stick if they thought it was deserved. Everton have had years to replace him if they thought they could do better but he's still there and although they have struggled for a few years they have spent oodles of cash on outfield players but kept faith with Pickford. He doesn't have to win any popularity contests, he just has to keep stopping shots. That's his job and he does it well.

To have nailed down the England No 1 spot for so many years and become their most capped keeper is good going no matter what anyone's views about him.

[MWHIBBIES]

To have nailed down the England No 1 spot for so many years and become their most capped keeper is good going no matter what anyone's views about him.

I guess most capped at tournaments? He's a long way behind Shilton otherwise.

[scm70nyd1973]

To have nailed down the England No 1 spot for so many years and become their most capped keeper is good going no matter what anyone's views about him.

I’d crawl over broken glass down the M74 and M6 if I knew I’d be successful in persuading him to join HIBS - same old story though, can’t stand the guy when he’s not in your team but when he is you love him.

[He's here!]

I guess most capped at tournaments? He's a long way behind Shilton otherwise.

Yes, sorry most capped at major international tournaments. 11 clean sheets during those tournaments puts him ahead of Shilton in that respect.

[He's here!]

I’d crawl over broken glass down the M74 and M6 if I knew I’d be successful in persuading him to join HIBS - same old story though, can’t stand the guy when he’s not in your team but when he is you love him.

I imagine it mostly comes down to England winning and looking for a player to take it out on. Compared to England sides from the past though it's tricky to find anything especially offensive about this bunch. They seem a down to earth lot, including Southgate. The flak coming their way more justifiably relates to how a squad which probably has the talent to win the event can toil to get out of first gear.

[weecounty hibby]

I imagine it mostly comes down to England winning and looking for a player to take it out on. Compared to England sides from the past though it's tricky to find anything especially offensive about this bunch. They seem a down to earth lot, including Southgate. The flak coming their way more justifiably relates to how a squad which probably has the talent to win the event can toil to get out of first gear.
Bellingham seems to be a bit of a cock. Never really paid any attention to him before but arrogance seems to pour out of him. Something about Foden and Rice I can't take to either. The Palce CH seems a genuinely decent guy though and Kane I feel is always OK. Still want them to get pumped though.

[heretoday]

It's one thing playing for Real Madrid where your coach and colleagues are the best in the world bur different when you're the big fish and your manager is so negative. Great goal though!

[JimBHibees]

Bellingham seems to be a bit of a cock. Never really paid any attention to him before but arrogance seems to pour out of him. Something about Foden and Rice I can't take to either. The Palce CH seems a genuinely decent guy though and Kane I feel is always OK. Still want them to get pumped though.

The down to earth thing is a complete marketing construct bit like the lionesses. No doubt a core of them just decent professionals however a few genuinely can't take to including Walker Pickford Foden.

[Paul1642]

To have nailed down the England No 1 spot for so many years and become their most capped keeper is good going no matter what anyone's views about him.

He is a good keeper but pope is better. Nailing down an England spot under Southgate is a matter of loyalty rather than being the best available in some cases.

[hibsbollah]

Bellingham seems to be a bit of a cock. Never really paid any attention to him before but arrogance seems to pour out of him. Something about Foden and Rice I can't take to either. The Palce CH seems a genuinely decent guy though and Kane I feel is always OK. Still want them to get pumped though.

Hes got ridiculous belief, which is why nothing fazes him. I quite like it, god forbid we had a player that had that ‘swag’, with the talent to back it up.

[JimBHibees]

Hes got ridiculous belief, which is why nothing fazes him. I quite like it, god forbid we had a player that had that ‘swag’, with the talent to back it up.

Yep dont think you play for Real without it

[BILLYHIBS]

UEFA lodge investigation following gesture made by Jude Bellingham versus Slovakia

Live scores

[JimBHibees]

UEFA lodge investigation following gesture made by Jude Bellingham versus Slovakia

Live scores

When did this happen?

[SteveHFC]

UEFA lodge investigation following gesture made by Jude Bellingham versus Slovakia

Live scores

Ban him for the rest of the tournament.

[Since90+2]

When did this happen?

After he scored apparently.

[hibsbollah]

Never heard an anthem booed so heartily as the France ine there since Hampden GSTQ in the 80s :greengrin

They dont like the french.

[Pretty Boy]

How can a referee looking straight at that award anything other than a corner?!

No wonder players have a go at them. That is farcical.

Do your ****ing job mate.

[hibsbollah]

This ref is a joke. Il deteste les Françaises

[Hiber-nation]

How can a referee looking straight at that award anything other than a corner?!

No wonder players have a go at them. That is farcical.

Do your ****ing job mate.

Thought it was only British refs who made decisions like that.

He is hopeless.

[easty]

Refs got money on Belgium

[Donegal Hibby]

Referees a clown.

[ekhibee]

Bellingham seems to be a bit of a cock. Never really paid any attention to him before but arrogance seems to pour out of him. Something about Foden and Rice I can't take to either. The Palce CH seems a genuinely decent guy though and Kane I feel is always OK. Still want them to get pumped though.

Well I used to think on the pitch Bellingham came across a bit like Mbappe does, a wee bit arrogant, but in reality neither of them are like that, quite modest actually. Bellingham is still really young as well.

[hibsbollah]

Big first half hour for Kounde. Right back supposed to be their ‘weak spot. So good going forward and coping with Doku so far.

[Up-the-slope]

You could see Jude was getting abuse during the game. When he scored he, quite understandably, was giving a bit back and started the cupped ear. Noticable that Kane just caught him gave him a hug and engaged him in a bit of celebration - showing his age and experience.

Remember this guy is 21 - think of some of the things you did at 21 (or pehaps don't:greengrin) I think given the spotlight he is under and has been since a 17 year old first teamer at Birmingham, he does amazingly well. Definitely has no shortage of confidence, and regularly backs that up

[B.H.F.C]

Fancy France to win this but they just aren’t quite clicking yet.

[Since90+2]

You could see Jude was getting abuse during the game. When he scored he, quite understandably, was giving a bit back and started the cupped ear. Noticable that Kane just caught him gave him a hug and engaged him in a bit of celebration - showing his age and experience.

Remember this guy is 21 - think of some of the things you did at 21 (or pehaps don't:greengrin) I think given the spotlight he is under and has been since a 17 year old first teamer at Birmingham, he does amazingly well. Definitely has no shortage of confidence, and regularly backs that up

It's not cupping his ear he is being investigated over.

[easty]

Thuram has wasted 2 good chances from headers now.

[Up-the-slope]

It's not cupping his ear he is being investigated over.
Sure I didn't say it was. I was commenting on what I did see from coverage - I'm no lip reader but he was not asking them for a date

[stokesmessiah]

What a TACKLE

[ekhibee]

I do feel a wee bit sorry for Lukaku, with De Bruyne dropping so deep he's pretty well up on his own with no support, as Doku is blowing hot and cold.

[stokesmessiah]

It’s circa 20c in Düsseldorf - Griezmann has played nearly 70 minutes of football and not a single hair out of place. French magnificence 😂

[easty]

I do feel a wee bit sorry for Lukaku, with De Bruyne dropping so deep he's pretty well up on his own with no support, as Doku is blowing hot and cold.

I think he’s looked lazy and sloppy today. I’d feel sorry for him if he looked like he was doing anything worthwhile.

[hibsbollah]

Tchoumeni: coos erse, banjo, elephant, alleyway, blunderbluss.

[hibsbollah]

What a TACKLE

Hes had a great tournament.

[pollution]

Lift the ball

[SteveHFC]

We have a goal.

[hibsbollah]

Deserved, but Didier needs to make them do some shooting drills before the quarters.

[Just Alf]

Sure I didn't say it was. I was commenting on what I did see from coverage - I'm no lip reader but he was not asking them for a dateWhile cupping a couple of somethings that weren't his ears!

[babahibs]

Bellingham seems to be a bit of a cock. Never really paid any attention to him before but arrogance seems to pour out of him. Something about Foden and Rice I can't take to either. The Palce CH seems a genuinely decent guy though and Kane I feel is always OK. Still want them to get pumped though.

It's not arrogance when you can back it up, it's belief.
He knows he's good.
And he is.

[Iain G]

Would Portugal be better without Ronaldo playing? Feel like he slows their build up down quite a lot and then falls over.

[Aldo]

We are now watching a team that will do everything and anything to win. Dive, feign injury and moan about absolutely everything.

Cmon Slovenia

[Iain G]

We are now watching a team that will do everything and anything to win. Dive, feign injury and moan about absolutely everything.

Cmon Slovenia

Though you were rewatching the England game for a moment 😁

[Aldo]

Though you were rewatching the England game for a moment [emoji16]

[emoji1787][emoji1787]

I can see where the comparisons are with my comment!

[hibsbollah]

We are now watching a team that will do everything and anything to win. Dive, feign injury and moan about absolutely everything.

Cmon Slovenia

:agree: theyve been great this tournament. Total commitment and good in the transition.

[JimBHibees]

We are now watching a team that will do everything and anything to win. Dive, feign injury and moan about absolutely everything.

Cmon Slovenia

Slovenian striker was the worst example of gamesmanship

[Aldo]

:agree: theyve been great this tournament. Total commitment and good in the transition.


Slovenian striker was the worst example of gamesmanship

My comments were actually directed at Portugal. The first 20 odd minutes and Ronaldo is trying to win penalties moving at every opportunity and the fullback went down in a heap following superb challenge. Acting like he had been properly leathered.

[Iain G]

Is the Slovenian keeper sponsored by Marigolds? 🤣😁

[easty]

That Leao doesnae half throw himself down.

[pollution]

Would Portugal be better without Ronaldo playing? Feel like he slows their build up down quite a lot and then falls over.

Very possibly!

[Since452]

Ronaldo goal a matter of time

[Iain G]

Very possibly!

He has had 3 or 4 chances he would have buried in his prime

[green day]

That Leao doesnae half throw himself down.

Cracking player

[Keepthefaith]

Am I the only one who can't stand Ronaldo?! Really want Portugal to get knocked out here too many players diving and having a sense of entitlement..

Ronaldo really is a dick and the commentators aren't helping with their love in!

[pollution]

That's it, hook him

[JammyDoidger]

It's all about Ronaldo, he's trying that hard he's up for a header before the cross has even came into the box.

[Stairway 2 7]

Tournament has been awful

[MWHIBBIES]

Tournament has been awful

behave

[stokesmessiah]

Tournament has been awful

I tend to agree with this…it started really well and I was excited for what lay ahead…but it’s been pretty drab since match day 2. Lots of passing backwards, sideways…quality’s been poor at times and a real lack of attacking intentions.