It is wild to me that France are into the SFs and haven't scored a goal themselves from open play so far.
Two OGs and a penalty, unless I'm mistaken?
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It is wild to me that France are into the SFs and haven't scored a goal themselves from open play so far.
Two OGs and a penalty, unless I'm mistaken?
There games have all been crap and they’re a grim watch but they’ll be very hard to beat. Think Spain picked up a number of suspensions yesterday as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
How have the seedings been worked for the tournament
England seem to have an easier path than the other side of the draw
Austria winning the group with France in it, screwed up the drawQuote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Forgot about that oneQuote:
Originally Posted by ardecos
France are excellent defensively. They aren't blowing teams away but any side will find them hard to beat.
That should have been us. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
Carvajal and Morata out i thinkQuote:
Originally Posted by B.H.F.C
Can't watch iplayer as I'm not in the country, but if anyone finds a link for the England game later, drop me a message.
Get yourself a VPN.Quote:
Originally Posted by Onceinawhile
For the 2 weeks I spend abroad a year, it's not worth it.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Tripper over TAA and Saka at left wing back, a positions he's not played in 4 years. He better hope this works. Going to crazy lengths not to bench Foden.
Hanlon scores for Raith.
Southgate is pretty clueless, nice guy am sure but why move to a back three and still play Trippier out wide when you have one of the best attacking fullbacks on your bench? And Foden and Rice have been bang average but he sticks with them?Quote:
Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES
Plenty of free VPN'a out there!Quote:
Originally Posted by Onceinawhile
There is no other option for rice, by far their best midfielder. Thought he was good in their last game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
Raith with a 1-0 win today vs ICT
The ball comes in from the corner and is played back to Hanlon in the middle of the box who slots home.
Southgate seems clueless, last 4-5 games have been very flat and change was needed but he stays with the same players but a wee different system.
13 minutes for Fodens first dive I reckon
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Looks the same line up as last time, Trippier on the left, Saka on the right, no real change from Southgate.
England look up for this one, a bit more about them so far.
Harry Kane utter embarrassment. Been at it his whole career too
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Kane taking up his normal position on the turf looking for a penalty.
I haven't seen a team this pedestrian since Hibs under Butcher.
Kane is such an uninspiring captain
Do they practice getting brushed against and throwing themselves to the ground?
I just don't see what he brings to these games, he doesn't seem to do anything particularly well for England.Quote:
Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES
It's turf loveQuote:
Originally Posted by Aldo
Saka the main threat so far. I fancied Switzerland before ko and i dont see anything to change my mind.
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Originally Posted by Iain G
Is that linesman blind? Wasn't even close to going out
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What the commentator meant by saying he was maybe too close defeats me.Quote:
Originally Posted by we are hibs
Eh?! That is never a freekick or booking for Schar
What a ridiculous booking
Wasn't even a foul
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I didnt think that was a foul on bellingham, let alone a yellow.
Pep Southgate is even more unimaginative and safety first than Steve Clarke. A whole bunch of exciting players at his disposal and we have to watch this pish.
Not sure there's been a shot on target yet
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If anything I thought Bellingham ran into back of ScharQuote:
Originally Posted by JohnM1875
Think they are going to get a wee helping hand this evening from the officials.
I'm that bored I've decided to go for a sheite now instead if waiting till half time.
Steve Clarke at the Euros was pretty awful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
Only difference is England have much better players and still look like a group of individuals and not a team.
Wins the ball back better than just about anyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
How do these ****ers never get a decent team in the draw
I hope the second half is better !
I'd take another stinking 45 as long as England end up losing.Quote:
Originally Posted by pollution
Rather have N'Golo ****e in that role, much better at doing that role. He just looks average and one paced.Quote:
Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES
If he wasn't Irish he would be a lot cheaper 🤣
This is extremely boring.
The 2 of them are out of the same football mold, this has to be Southgate's last rodeo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
What an utterly woeful first half.
Ngolo is still the best in the world at what he does. Saudi hasn’t spoiled him like i thought it would.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
Saka has been fun to watch. Apart from thst it’s similar to what we have been seeing from all the ‘big’ teams in this tournament.Quote:
Originally Posted by USA_Hibee
**** me England are ****
BBC clearly been passing out magic mushrooms in the studio
Are Rio and co watching the same game?
Creaming their pants over what??
Maybe that's how you get through these matches...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
Absolutely hilarious that lot in the studio think England have played well.
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Eh? Pundits must be watching a different game than me
English pundits think they have got Euro 2024 in the bag
C’mon Switzerland get those Toblerone triangles going
My tv must be ****ed as I must be watching a different match to those ***** in the studio
Pundits are hilarious. Its either a triumph or a disgrace every time.
Strange take in the studio at half time I reckon https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d6e65474ce.jpg
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Pundits must have had their salaries on the line following previous criticisms. Either that or they're smoking crack.
Corner kick to England played back to Pickford
Free kick to England half way line played back to Pickford
But relax guys the pundits see a goal coming
World beaters
Sure I heard them say Prickford has punted the ball more times than any other keeper in a tournament since the 40’s?Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
I reckon they are doing it in the hope a flailing Kane dive will get them a chance close to goal
Jez , they're making out that they were brilliant in that half 😳
Kane should be benched, Foden shouldn't start, should have brought a fit left footed player 🤣Quote:
Originally Posted by Aldo
BBC clearly all been told to reduce the negativity and get with the program.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Could have kicked this game off at half time and nobody would notice any difference
Was a bargain at 100 million tbh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
Completely insane cost for a water carrier. Still he will be a winner with Arsenal and England 🤣😁Quote:
Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES
That’s a joke of a free kick
Ref giving England everything.
I think they're just happy to see some improvement from England, they look better than they have been.Quote:
Originally Posted by Onion
Agreed. N’Golo is a far better option.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
Notice shearer didn't mention that after having a go at Vargas 5 mins earlierQuote:
Originally Posted by I'm_cabbaged
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This is the type of performance that if England go 1 down they will suddenly be labelled terrible by all
They've been structured but it's 57 mins in against Switzerland and you haven't had a shot on target
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Not working such a poor game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Onion
Are you watching the same game as the studio pundits. They were gushing over foden.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
Me I agree with you!
Noticed that. UEFA factoring TV audience money into their balance sheet.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Lift the ...... Ball!!!
Imagine how boring an England vs France final would be
Jesus
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static walking football again there seen far too much of that kind of passage of play this tournament. Not going to live long in the memory
Another clean Swiss tackle, wins the ball, penalised. Something not right.
Three mins of Swiss having the ball, and the panic in Shearers voice is palpable.
Breaking news! Harry Kane to partner Tom Daley at the Paris Olympics...
Commentary complaining that a corner wasn't given when there was a blatantly clear foul on the Swiss defender.
Think this ref is usually decent, but having a total stinker here
A 33 year old is a far better option? Not at club level.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedantic_Hibee
Does a lot more than that. Id definitely recommend watching him more than every 2 years. A very good player, sadly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
I'd be bringing on toney
Offers them a great out ball
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Swiss clearer the better team now.
How soft are modern footballers, slightest touch down they, roll, hold head, foot, knee etc oh and scream.
Hate it. It's by a mile the worst thing about football these days. There has to be something Fifa can do about it. retrospective bans or something for the clear ones, some are just embarrassing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lago
The slow mo adds a level of hilarity to what would otherwise just be very sad to watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lago
Oh but at international level ****e is a much more effective player than Rice, who looks like he can't be bothered.Quote:
Originally Posted by MWHIBBIES
A dog with a bone comes to mind, you'll never get the last word in this debate. :faf::faf:Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
Aye. ****e a great player. Couldn't handle the premier league any more, was barely fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Iain G
Rice a brilliant player and still young.
Get in!!!
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Yassssss
Oh dear.
Well deserved
Yassss!!!!