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Wales have done as well as expected given the players in their team. Too many League 1 and Championship level players, and a couple of old fellas who can't run anymore.

Just now, petermcpete said:

Based on these two performances they do need a win today, as they won't get a draw against England...

If England have already qualified Wales could definitely get a point against them. To say a draw is "no good to Wales" today is just stupid, yet they keep repeating it as if they'd be going out if they don't beat Iran.

BBC pundits and commentators desperate to convince us that a draw is no good to Wales. Ignoring the fact that they'd be on two points instead of one and could qualify if they get another draw against England and other results go their way.

21 minutes ago, Charlie Wayman said:

I thought Salisu played very poorly against Portugal and was responsible for at least two of their goals. Same mistakes that he makes for Saints. In the cool and cruel light of day, how good is he really?

He's about our level. The occasional quality game sprinkled in among mostly average-poor performances. Very Saintsy.

Bale just gave Iranian captain a rainbow hat 😂 meltdown incoming especially for a select few precious types on this forum.

Bloody Windsor used to give us nightmares. 

They’ll change their minds on the groups of 3 won’t they? The Disgrace of Dijon springs to mind. 
 

edit think I’m mistaken that was groups of 4 not 3

That’s the best jam jar costume I’ve seen for a good while. Bet he’s being paid by Bonne Maman. #sellout

9 minutes ago, cloggy saint said:

Were Spain brilliant or Costa Rica shite, or a bit of both? I see CR registered zero shots ....

Spain pass the ball beautifully and have wonderful control of the football. But it was like they were playing against an under 10s team today. Play like that against the Spanish and it’ll certainly Costya. 

Costa Rica the worst team I've seen so far. Didn't see much of Qatar.

Argentina have been crap since minute one. Supposedly one of the favourites to win the tournament. 

Oh De Jong that's poor. Nederland should be 1 up. Shoot man! Gakpo looking nifty.

Just now, benjii said:

So many empty seats. Pretty sad really.

This world cup has a bit of a South Africa 2010 feel about it. Not a "real" football atmosphere to be found yet.

Van Gaal is looking healthy! Happy to see that after his struggle with illness. He's a great character.

2 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said:

But he doesn't JUST do that. He goes down a lot yes but he contributes a lot more. The way he glides up and down the wing is thrilling at times and besides, if he dives over to win a penalty that wins England the world cup, are we going to moan? Remember our country's one and only world cup so thus far has been won thanks to a goal that really shouldn't have stood.

I won't moan I'll be too busy crying my eyes out if we win, but I really f*cking hope he doesn't. I hate diving regardless of who does it.

3 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said:

Do people "slag him off"? Or do they just not rate him as a footballer? Just because he's a nice guy and does a lot for charities and community projects, that doesn't mean everyone has to like him.

I'm not one of those people who don't rate him btw, I think he's quality but it's still a game of opinions.

I don't like how he throws himself around on the pitch and wish he'd focus more on his footballing ability. Winning free-kicks should not be seen as a priority in my opinion. But what I just watched was brilliant, fair play to him.

7 minutes ago, Saint Garrett said:

Dont particularly like Grealish but fair play for doing that celebration. 

Beautiful. 😊

Only problem with this result is now my f**king expectations have been risen and now I truly believe our name is on the cup. 😉 Half joking.

Brilliant lads. Don't care that it's only Iran. That's quite a performance.

Pickford may have his limitations but I love watching him for England. He bleeds St. George's red.

Rashford now too. Beautiful build up from Kane.

Good goal

Just now, FarehamSaintJames said:

Saka - so composed. Twice the player Sterling is. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Sterling did well to get the assist there.

Oh Saka you little beauty

Just now, Sheaf Saint said:

No sign of that so far. England still piling on the pressure. Looks like only a matter of time before we score again.

We're playing some very good stuff.