The Footie Thread

[Orikoru]

Defensively they did not miss Ramos. But their goal keeper was a disaster. No strikers to talk about either and when you hear he bought a squad of 24 instead of 26 , I would question the manager’s credibility. But the Spanish have been like that for a few major tournaments- they sometimes bought a striker but rarely played him or fed him … they need to re build and get a striker and find a goalie who stands in the right place, can catch, and has a pair of feet or a healthy respect for his inability to football

I didn't understand not taking him, they called up Eric Garcia who played less than 10 games last season. It seems like being a Barca youth product is more important than actually playing football. As you say, they didn't even take all their squad slots, surely you put Ramos in for a bit of leadership and drive? And he definitely would have scored his penalty.

 

[Liverbirdie]

Very subjective debate. Whats your opinion of "World Class"?

Someone who can score a header at corners.

 

[harpo_72]

Why take players when you know you are not going to play them? They just become a headache for the manager, they end up having to manage players unnecessarily. You can question other aspects, I don't know enough about Spanish football to question selection, players left at home etc, but not wanting a bloated squad is pretty understandable to me.

The others bits, totally agree

I understand the argument but he should have given himself an option .. sometimes things are not predictable. But as you say he would not have played them

 

[Hobbit]

Pizzas are in, beer run done, bbq locked and loaded. Friends due round at 6pm. All will be ready for kick off.

 

[Orikoru]

Predicted line-up is the same as for Ukraine but Saka back in for Sancho apparently.

 

[sunshine]

Home alone for me tonight, well with the cat as well if that counts.
Missus is away all week down at her parents but I've probably got a 2 1/2 drive in the morning so I'd better not risk going to the local pub ?
Took some racks of ribs out of the freezer last night, got a bbq planned for just moi later, two different flavour ribs, maybe some roasted spicy sprouts and get some pit beans on the go. Maybe a bottle of nice sauvignon blanc as well ?

random

 

[sunshine]

He honestly looked more nervous walking up than I've ever seen a player. You wouldn't think he was a striker from his body language.

I would have bet my house he was going to miss. I almost expected him to scuff it.

He looked like me on the 1st tee with water down the left, OOB down the right, and 200 yard carry over thick rough to the fairway.

 

[sunshine]

Predicted line-up is the same as for Ukraine but Saka back in for Sancho apparently.

Hope so.

Jenas went overboard in his praise for Sancho during the last match. He played well, not outstanding. I thought Saka looked more dangerous going forward and tracked back better too.

 

[richart]

he may be now but he was far from it for the vast majority of his time at Arsenal

Brilliant for us, and kept us in the Championship. ?

 

[Bdill93]

Off home from work shortly - so ill leave you all with this...

VINDALOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I'm Getting excited
Bowls match tonight.
Might watch the highlights later if Denmark win.

 

[IanM]

Bowls Doonie??? Surely the Scottish Teams are playing in the Champions League this week? It is the first week in July!

 

[BubbaP]

Hasn't it been nice, having a big footy tournament and not talking/reading about WAGs ?

 

[clubchamp98]

I'm Getting excited
Bowls match tonight.
Might watch the highlights later if Denmark win.

This should be in the Bowls thread surley.

 

[BubbaP]

Having a feeling about England conceding their first goal, and extra time tonight. Hopefully wrong on both counts!

 

[Beezerk]

Having a feeling about England conceding their first goal, and extra time tonight. Hopefully wrong on both counts!

Yeah, be interesting to see how they react to going behind. Will it be the same old England who can't break teams down or something different. Can't flipping wait.

 

[GreiginFife]

Having a feeling about England conceding their first goal, and extra time tonight. Hopefully wrong on both counts!

I've got England clean sheet, 5+ corners and Kane to score, you go take your feelings elsewhere ?

 

[harpo_72]

I've got England clean sheet, 5+ corners and Kane to score, you go take your feelings elsewhere ?

Is it a big bet?

 

[Deleted member 29109]

Comfy 2-0 to England.

 

[pokerjoke]

Great atmosphere in the stadium tonight should take England to a comfortable victory.
Gareth sticking to the tried and tested with plenty of fire power in reserve if needed.
After watching Italy yesterday I can only see one winner of the tournament.
Come on England bring it home.