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2022 World Cup.

Actually though, it’s not a fault of VAR here , is it?

VAR let us see what happened, and it’s the idiot referee who saw an accidental contact made by the goalie as he followed through and caught the man who had a split second before knocked the ball away( with his head), and made the decision he did?.
Just because it happened in the pen area. It’s becoming a non contact sport, even when the contact is an accident.
Pathetic decision, ruining the game by encouraging cheating by exaggerating the effects of the contact.
Descartes must be turning in his grave.!
But like LT said, there is a room full of VAR officials. Maybe they only look at their own area of the pitch rather than all of them looking at the same incident. Whatever it is it’s a joke, and as you rightly point out the players don’t help, especially when they scream like babies when they get a tap on the ankle.
 
But like LT said, there is a room full of VAR officials. Maybe they only look at their own area of the pitch rather than all of them looking at the same incident. Whatever it is it’s a joke, and as you rightly point out the players don’t help, especially when they scream like babies when they get a tap on the ankle.

yes, but at the final analysis, you and I and all the TV audience were seeing what the referee went to watch .
several times it was run through, and it seems only the referee decided that what we saw was a penalty !
His decision alone. Down to him.
unbelievable what are considered the rules now!
 
yes, but at the final analysis, you and I and all the TV audience were seeing what the referee went to watch .
several times it was run through, and it seems only the referee decided that what we saw was a penalty !
His decision alone. Down to him.
unbelievable what are considered the rules now!
I could be wrong, but so far, I think only one ref has had the balls to stick with his original decision after being summoned to the monitor.
 

He does and there’s no doubting that he waxes lyrical about a quality player but to suggest he protects the centre half’s on his own is laughable esp when Henderson is also doing that. And like I said the other day. His job is to break up, yet it is mentioned he also made the odd foray forward. He has to, with two defensive midfielders it is leaving a lot for Bellingham to do. I don’t know of one prem team that plays two defensive midfielders. I would be happier with one defensive midfielder, ( and it would be Rice) with two players who can create to get the front three really attacking..
 
He does and there’s no doubting that he waxes lyrical about a quality player but to suggest he protects the centre half’s on his own is laughable esp when Henderson is also doing that. And like I said the other day. His job is to break up, yet it is mentioned he also made the odd foray forward. He has to, with two defensive midfielders it is leaving a lot for Bellingham to do. I don’t know of one prem team that plays two defensive midfielders. I would be happier with one defensive midfielder, ( and it would be Rice) with two players who can create to get the front three really attacking..


For me that would be rice holding, Bellingham box to box and foden attacking with saka and rashford either wing
 
We have Gareth Southgate as our manager, we aren't playing Foden at 10 - unfortunately :ROFLMAO:
It's a pity. Even if you ignore his obvious quality as a footballer, he has won 4 Premier Leagues, 1 FA Cup and 4 EFL Cups. Not bad at the age of 22 so, he even ticks the box for those that like to see decorated footballers in the side (if that is a reason Southgate looks at when picking sides). Perhaps he just doesn't shout at his team mates enough? Once he learns that skill, maybe everyone will then consider him as a definite starter for England, including Southgate :)
 
It's a pity. Even if you ignore his obvious quality as a footballer, he has won 4 Premier Leagues, 1 FA Cup and 4 EFL Cups. Not bad at the age of 22 so, he even ticks the box for those that like to see decorated footballers in the side (if that is a reason Southgate looks at when picking sides). Perhaps he just doesn't shout at his team mates enough? Once he learns that skill, maybe everyone will then consider him as a definite starter for England, including Southgate :)

You know, that's probably it mate - although I don't think the 10 needs to be a loudmouth, should let his football do the talking for him.

I think were going to see:

Pickford
Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw
Rice, Hendo, Bellingham
Rashford Kane Saka
 
You know, that's probably it mate - although I don't think the 10 needs to be a loudmouth, should let his football do the talking for him.

I think were going to see:

Pickford
Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw
Rice, Hendo, Bellingham
Rashford Kane Saka
Agree with that team, except that I still feel he will pick Sterling over Rashford. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Mount in for Henderson. I think he sees Henderson as an impact player...

Basically, I feel he will start with the same first 11 he started the tournament with.
 
Agree with that team, except that I still feel he will pick Sterling over Rashford. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Mount in for Henderson. I think he sees Henderson as an impact player...

Basically, I feel he will start with the same first 11 he started the tournament with.

I just don't think we should ignore Rashfords form at the moment, its a hopeful pick on my behalf but one I really hope is made.

Mount gave us nothing for 2 games - a bit like Foden in the euros, I do think he gets dropped for Hendo's experience but I have no issue with Mount's ability if picked!
 
You know, that's probably it mate - although I don't think the 10 needs to be a loudmouth, should let his football do the talking for him.

I think were going to see:

Pickford
Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw
Rice, Hendo, Bellingham
Rashford Kane Saka

im going to move on from my henderson problem, we all know my views so looking at that team id change 1 player and thats walker

yes we all want foden but saka and rashford you cant argue

walker A doesnt look fully fit and B tripper is the most inform right back in league / a beast on set pieces .. we will need him for all the fouls saka will win
 
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