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Yes I agree very interesting. But the kind of sad part was that Larin scored again against Qatar, making him Canada's all time WC highest scorer, until Johnathan David got a hat trick in the same game. It is a "funny old game".

Calling @ErwinK1961 how do you feel about that win? Will the Dutch go all the way?

Nice, except with Gunn in goal would be lucky to get out the group stage, as will Scotland 😄.

Guess Stewart is also in the Scotland squad if he comes on and scores in the last 15 minutes as Larin did, it will be a huge co-incident.

Is there a full eleven of current and former Saints at the World Cup? Seen so far Larin, Adams, Gunn any others?

On the coverage I saw all the pundits agreed there were five penalties in the game. Then they called in a female "rules expert" probably a highly qualified referee, she agreed that it should have been 3-2 SFC on penalties. Described the referee as having a bad day at the office, rating him 2 out of 10.

Oh yes he looked mustard, he even recreated a memorable moment from his brief pro career.

Also he is playing himself into the world cup, before he joined Saints his chances looked remote. Now the first choice for Canada is crocked. Can any player have any more motivation that?

Man City 1-0 vs Everton. Think maybe Doku watched the Azaz goal in the semi, thought I can do that, and has been practicing it since? That first goal was almost a carbon copy a little more directly in front of the goal but very similar.

You will never guess, but here is what the statistics show, and it is not even close. Have to go back and watch those games, seen so many where he wasn't nearly so effective. Southampton vs. Manchester United Historical Head-to-Head | FBref.com https://share.google/SLF7Ha9eByXAsNLHL

No kidding!

Ireland really riding their luck omitting Russel Martin's favorite keeper. What are they thinking?

He is not walking alone, TAA the biggest omission in that same position. Personally would take Bree before TAA anyway.

Every player has a price that the club will sell at, at his age it might also be his last chance at the top level on a good contract. My feeling is if Saints get promoted he will stay, if not probably (sadly) best for both sides to accept a good offer.

Agreed, strange indeed, had a lot of the right attributes but looked like he couldn't be arsed in most games. Maybe should have had more tonic with his lemonade?