The Footie Thread

[Deleted member 21784]

Great game. Controlled from the off

Kane just needed that rubbish tap in to get his confidence back

Good to see Henderson score, justified his place . I guess that's what Southgate wanted him for all along seeing out games rather than starting. Let's face it his two are rice and Phillips..he showed that by taking them off to protect their cards .. and they bossed the game

I said Sancho would get a game soon as he signed for United but that takes the Mick lol

Well played everyone

Not a weak player in sight and plenty of talent got a rest

 

[harpo_72]

Surprised how comfortable that was! We could of had 6 if we hadn’t taken our foot of the gas. Think Denmark will be a sterner test Wednesday….. Can’t wait! ? ?????????????? ???????

I think we saw a nice control and Denmark haven’t had the extra time games that the Ukrainian side have had so yes it’s going to be a stern test and they have played well to get there

 

[fundy]

I think we saw a nice control and Denmark haven’t had the extra time games that the Ukrainian side have had so yes it’s going to be a stern test and they have played well to get there

Think the Czechs showed that the Danes have plenty of weaknesses at the back tonight, we should have plenty enough for them at Wembley, just hope we dont sit too deep against them and invite them to play too much. Then bring on the Italians!!!!!

 

[ColchesterFC]

Interesting stat just now on BBC. All four of the semi finalists played all three of their group games at home. Has the lack of travel around Europe given them an advantage?

 

[larmen]

Surprised how comfortable that was! We could of had 6 if we hadn’t taken our foot of the gas. Think Denmark will be a sterner test Wednesday….. Can’t wait! ? ?????????????? ???????

I wouldn’t get blended by the 4 goals as Ukraine basically gave up after the 2nd one. Great win, but not a reason for overconfidence going forward.

 

[fundy]

dont forget, UEFA the fans friends (the same UEFA who held a 1/4 final in Baku (again!!! Baku!!!)

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Current travel regulations mean travellers from #DEN to #ENG must quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. So no Denmark fans (other than UK residents) in semi-final or potential final.

Meanwhile, FIFA & UEFA officials, as well as all VIPs, have an exemption to allow them to attend.

 

[harpo_72]

Think the Czechs showed that the Danes have plenty of weaknesses at the back tonight, we should have plenty enough for them at Wembley, just hope we dont sit too deep against them and invite them to play too much. Then bring on the Italians!!!!!

Italians will miss spinzola or whatever his name is … he was hard to handle and that created space. The Belgians didn’t close down enough and KD was only half the player he really is .. but we will see as the Spanish need to find a striker .. will possibly be a pretty cynical game

 

[ColchesterFC]

Has a team ever won a major tournament without scoring from outside the penalty area? Or all goals from within 8 yards of the goal?

(Kane's 1st and Henderson ruined the stat that all our goals had been scored from within the 6 yard box).

 

[ColchesterFC]

Italians will miss spinzola or whatever his name is … he was hard to handle and that created space. The Belgians didn’t close down enough and KD was only half the player he really is .. but we will see as the Spanish need to find a striker .. will possibly be a pretty cynical game

I was planning to watch the Olympic 10m diving competition but I think I'll give it a miss now. I'll just watch the Italy v Spain semi-final instead.

 

[Pin-seeker]

So they “could” have got him but he went to someone else , unless he had the stadium tour etc just for the giggle ?

Here we go again?‍
Right so he had the choice of a few clubs,UTD showed interest,but he opted for another club.

So if Liverpool show interest in a player but he opts for another club does that mean they “could have got him”?

Why always you Phil?? ?‍

 

[harpo_72]

I was planning to watch the Olympic 10m diving competition but I think I'll give it a miss now. I'll just watch the Italy v Spain semi-final instead.

Yes I think you will see more technical variations

 

[harpo_72]

dont forget, UEFA the fans friends (the same UEFA who held a 1/4 final in Baku (again!!! Baku!!!)

Alex Red Retweeted
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Colin Millar @Millar_Colin
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Current travel regulations mean travellers from #DEN to #ENG must quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. So no Denmark fans (other than UK residents) in semi-final or potential final.

Meanwhile, FIFA & UEFA officials, as well as all VIPs, have an exemption to allow them to attend.

Where is a ballsy jobsworth when you need one .. spread the rumour that the paperwork comes with a special biometric photo ID card .. ?

 

[Fromtherough]

Like other Boro fan’s, I have a bit of a soft spot for Southgate. As a player and captain, he was phenomenal for us. He skippered us to our only major trophy and an unlikely, but amazing run to the UEFA cup final. He cut his management teeth with us, in what is remembered as a bit dour patch in our history. Truth be told he had a huge rebuilding job to do, not once but twice within his three year tenure. His transfer policy was rightly called into question (Afonso Alves anyone) numerous times. But his commitment, drive, ambition, passion and professionalism were never questioned.

Roll on 12 years later and that focus, desire and willingness to win is still evident. However, he has developed his managerial IQ significantly, which is now paying dividends. We’ve had world class players before. We’ve had golden generations. We’ve never had someone who can harness that individual ability to work for the team. It’s clear he’s got the squad to gel. The spirit is undeniable. Look at Henderson, Foden et al celebrating when they’re not on the pitch. Southgate’s approach is that a squad wins tournaments and every player contributes whether on the pitch or not. Not rocket science - but motivation isn’t difficult when boiled down, even for pampered millionaires.

I’ve heard loads about being on the right side of the draw. Playing easy games. We don’t control that and you can only beat what is in front of you. I reckon you could go back over most tournaments and identify similar perceived easy route to finals. However, Croatia and Germany are no push overs, especially in tournament football. Add Scotland playing in their World Cup final into the mix and I think a fairer picture emerges.

Whatever the result in the next game (and hopefully the game after that) I think Southgate now deserves the opportunity to take this team forward. It feels like the right mix to deliver success in the near future.

 

[Orikoru]

So, just checking in, do we all still think he's going to drop Kane?

 

[Pin-seeker]

So, just checking in, do we all still think he's going to drop Kane?

Don’t think anyone wasn’t doubting Kane,but you’ve got to admit he didn’t look great.
But the other strikers are no where near his level.
He should be full of confidence now.

 

[Hobbit]

So, just checking in, do we all still think he's going to drop Kane?

And how many still doubt Southgate? It’s amazing how many armchair experts decry him, yet many of the retired ex-pro’s really rate him highly. The results over the last 4 years suggest he’s the man for the job.

 

[fundy]

And how many still doubt Southgate? It’s amazing how many armchair experts decry him, yet many of the retired ex-pro’s really rate him highly. The results over the last 4 years suggest he’s the man for the job.

still not convinced personally, had plenty go his way and beaten very little in this competition so far, but as im not an ex pro ill keep my opinion to myself

my judgement is very odds and stats based so wont align with those who want to celebrate on a very small sample size of games

we are allowed different opinions still I assume?

 

[Hobbit]

still not convinced personally, had plenty go his way and beaten very little in this competition so far, but as im not an ex pro ill keep my opinion to myself

my judgement is very odds and stats based so wont align with those who want to celebrate on a very small sample size of games

we are allowed different opinions still I assume?

Of course. Stats based, they’re 4th in the ranking. I’d hazard a guess that ranking wasn’t plucked out of thin air.

 

[harpo_72]

So, just checking in, do we all still think he's going to drop Kane?

His best performance to date .. and there was movement etc .. but let’s wind it back here and get some perspective. That Ukrainian side had been through 2 tough games, with extra time. They don’t have the depth we do .. we should have beaten them. I am glad we did and I am glad we saw Sancho. I don’t think you can say anything negative about the new guys coming on because they played professionally.
There are 2 more games and they will not be easy and he won’t be contending with tired defenders ..

 

[fundy]

Of course. Stats based, they’re 4th in the ranking. I’d hazard a guess that ranking wasn’t plucked out of thin air.

was meaning more performance stats, expected goals etc, such a small sample size and comfortably outperforming in several areas and highly statistically likely to revert to mean over a larger sample

he has an excellent set of resources at his disposal, way better than most and is doing ok with them but personally think there is far more scope from that group of players. just my opinion though

if fifa rankings are the way to judge a manager then hes doing great, just 3 better than him on all accounts