OttawaSaint Posted 16 June, 2021 Share Posted 16 June, 2021 2-0 Wales. Turkey have been an utter joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonraker Posted 16 June, 2021 Share Posted 16 June, 2021 Well played Wales, Turkey very poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 16 June, 2021 Share Posted 16 June, 2021 Good by Bale at the end, twice cons defenders into thinking he'll stick to the corner flag and both times skips around them and creates a chance, scoring at the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 16 June, 2021 Share Posted 16 June, 2021 Turkey really have been appalling in both games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Force Posted 16 June, 2021 Share Posted 16 June, 2021 In the old days they always aimed for the top corners because they were unsavable, now it is this stupid game theory guessing game. If you are good enough you do not have to guess which the keeper is going or look like a turnip when you try to cheekily put it down the middle and they just stand there. However not that many people are good enough so it is kind of moot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 16 June, 2021 Share Posted 16 June, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mystic Force said: In the old days they always aimed for the top corners because they were unsavable, now it is this stupid game theory guessing game. If you are good enough you do not have to guess which the keeper is going or look like a turnip when you try to cheekily put it down the middle and they just stand there. However not that many people are good enough so it is kind of moot. It’s definitely a game within a game. I read an article about Le Tiss that said that his tactic was to see which way the keeper was going and he was talented enough to be able to change the angle of his foot at the last second and go left or right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyinthesky Posted 16 June, 2021 Share Posted 16 June, 2021 I have to say that the Turkey / Wales game was one that I really enjoyed. Bit 'old school' ie plenty of activity around the box rather than a lot of passing around. Wales had a couple of top class players with some 'Journeymen' players who provided enthusiasm and dedication. It also showed that someone as a target man up front provides a different option. Well done Wales. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 16 June, 2021 Share Posted 16 June, 2021 5 minutes ago, spyinthesky said: I have to say that the Turkey / Wales game was one that I really enjoyed. Bit 'old school' ie plenty of activity around the box rather than a lot of passing around. Wales had a couple of top class players with some 'Journeymen' players who provided enthusiasm and dedication. It also showed that someone as a target man up front provides a different option. Well done Wales. Was a very entertaining game. Physical, a bit of handbags, chances, penalty miss etc. Enjoyed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted 16 June, 2021 Share Posted 16 June, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Toussaint said: One difference is it seems to take much less time to reach a decision. I have also to agree with others, the refereeing does seem far superior to what we have had to endure. That's because the standard of referees are higher. These are the best from their country too. As far VAR being quicker..again...it's what happens when you have dedicated VAR officials who are there to VAR only and not the numpties who haven't got a game this week. Edited 16 June, 2021 by Fabrice29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Lion Tamer Posted 16 June, 2021 Share Posted 16 June, 2021 8 minutes ago, Fabrice29 said: That's because the standard of referees are higher. These are the best from their country too. As far VAR being quicker..again...it's what happens when you have dedicated VAR officials who are there to VAR only and not the numpties who haven't got a game this week. Totally agree that VAR was never the problem, just the way it's been implemented here 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 16 June, 2021 Share Posted 16 June, 2021 31 minutes ago, Fabrice29 said: That's because the standard of referees are higher. These are the best from their country too. As far VAR being quicker..again...it's what happens when you have dedicated VAR officials who are there to VAR only and not the numpties who haven't got a game this week. That, and we have twattish refs that bear grudges. I can just see them thinking “hmm, Grealish called me a wanker in my game last week...no penalty, that’ll teach him!”. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 16 June, 2021 Share Posted 16 June, 2021 Italy doing what they need to. Enjoyed the Wales game. Watched it in town, some very happy Wales fans in the pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 16 June, 2021 Share Posted 16 June, 2021 2 hours ago, Baird of the land said: Turkey really have been appalling in both games. They have been really, really bad. I thought they'd offer a bit more if I'm honest. Certainly at least knockouts. But they look done and dusted. Italy look on it again tonight, pretty comfortable against a decent Swiss outfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 16 June, 2021 Author Share Posted 16 June, 2021 Italy I think are the best unit I’ve seen, the way they break together, press without the ball, work had and create chances is impressive. Could win it for sure 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 16 June, 2021 Share Posted 16 June, 2021 2 hours ago, Saint Garrett said: Italy I think are the best unit I’ve seen, the way they break together, press without the ball, work had and create chances is impressive. Could win it for sure Agree they look impressive and they have that winning mentality about them. To be fair though there are some impressive looking line ups in the tournament for teams that could win it. I wrote Portugal off pre-tournament but then saw their attacking line up of Jota/Bruno Fernandes/Bernardo Silva/Ronaldo backed up by Pepe and Ruben Dias at the back, and a solid keeper in Rui Patricio, and they must be considered possibilities. The Belgium line up also looks great, and that's even before you add in favourites France. Even Germany and Spain could be classed as outside bets despite their opening results. Then I look at England and see Stones and Mings in front of Pickford, and I just think we're on a lower level to that lot. I may be surprised, and we do have good attacking players, but I just think the first good team we face and we'll be pummelled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 Are they seriously stopping the Denmark game after the tenth min? Sad as it was, he isn't dead. Do something before the game if needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 Macedonia looking substandard, Ukraine with some quality going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 17 hours ago, Saint Garrett said: Italy I think are the best unit I’ve seen, the way they break together, press without the ball, work had and create chances is impressive. Could win it for sure Yeah I've enjoyed italy these past 2 games think I am gonna hope they win if/as I expect we wont. The thing I see in a tournaments a lot though the best early team isnt normally the one who will win, normally the winner start shit and improve. Think we are out as soon as well play germany/france/portugal in the next round but I live in hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 11 minutes ago, Lighthouse said: Macedonia looking substandard, Ukraine with some quality going forward. To be honest I think macedonia, austria, netherlands, ukraine, russia, wales are just teams we can hope for some good games. Dont think they will trouble the better teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 1 hour ago, Convict Colony said: To be honest I think macedonia, austria, netherlands, ukraine, russia, wales are just teams we can hope for some good games. Dont think they will trouble the better teams. Ukraine involved in two cracking games so far, will be a shame if they don’t qualify. More good examples of VAR done right in this game too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 5 penalties awarded across all games so far... only 1 scored! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 F**k me Tyldesley, you’d think Eriksen had actually died. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 Denmark needed that start - hopefully they can put events behind them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 That was preposterous. I get that he’s a big star in football but to halt a match to clap seemed a bit, I dunno patronising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 1 hour ago, igsey said: 5 penalties awarded across all games so far... only 1 scored! with the new rules of keepers having to stay on the their line you'd think it would never be easier to net. MLT-Beattie-Sir-Ricky spoiled us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 Thought the Danish kid Damsgaard has looked good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 39 minutes ago, OttawaSaint said: That was preposterous. I get that he’s a big star in football but to halt a match to clap seemed a bit, I dunno patronising. Competitive grieving is unsavoury at the best of times but when he’s not dead it all just seems a bit sick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Causer Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 20 minutes ago, Baird of the land said: Thought the Danish kid Damsgaard has looked good. Agreed. Surounded by Saints or ex saints at National level and at Sampdoria so plenty of people to recommend a move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 (edited) Vestergaard didn't cover himself in glory with that Belgium equaliser. Pity - he'd been playing all right until then. Edited 17 June, 2021 by qwertyell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 Excellent reffing. That’s twice today that players have been booked for diving. EPL refs take note! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 Schmeichel having an appalling tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 I’d be happy if McCoist and Tydlesley got every game. Although latter still has ability majorly get on my tits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 Funny to think Chelsea had both KDB and Lukaku. Makes us letting Ben White go easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 7 minutes ago, whelk said: Funny to think Chelsea had both KDB and Lukaku. Makes us letting Ben White go easier Yes, but they have the Champions League crown as consolation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antrimsaint Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 22 minutes ago, whelk said: I’d be happy if McCoist and Tydlesley got every game. Although latter still has ability majorly get on my tits Christ at least its not Savage, ITV have it for me this year. That English lady, I think Chelsea boss is quality no nonsense and adding old school curmudgeon Keane. Great crew ITV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 38 minutes ago, Baird of the land said: Schmeichel having an appalling tournament. He's overrated IMO. No bad, but not top class either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 7 minutes ago, Antrimsaint said: Christ at least its not Savage, ITV have it for me this year. That English lady, I think Chelsea boss is quality no nonsense and adding old school curmudgeon Keane. Great crew ITV I refuse to watch or listen to anything with Savage on it. Mute button was made for him.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Baird of the land said: Thought the Danish kid Damsgaard has looked good. Absolutely - think he’d fit into a 10 role nicely here Edited 17 June, 2021 by ErwinK1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 Dives like Tadic as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 Austria going full on Hassenhuttl vs Spurs with their crazy high line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 Austria’s defending reminds me of our home game against Spurs. This high line pony and continuing with it at all cost, must be an Austrian thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 Just now, The Cat said: Austria going full on Hassenhuttl vs Spurs with their crazy high line. Great minds lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 1 hour ago, Lord Duckhunter said: Austria’s defending reminds me of our home game against Spurs. This high line pony and continuing with it at all cost, must be an Austrian thing. No it’s a German thing. It started with the Siegfried Line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 17 June, 2021 Share Posted 17 June, 2021 9 minutes ago, sadoldgit said: No it’s a German thing. It started with the Siegfried Line. I heard it was the French that started it. Some fella called Maginot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 18 June, 2021 Share Posted 18 June, 2021 11 hours ago, Suhari said: I heard it was the French that started it. Some fella called Maginot. Hadrian's Wall worked perfectly before they invented aeroplanes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted 18 June, 2021 Share Posted 18 June, 2021 Fixed lines of defence were the answer to the previous wars , history has shown you just have to go round them . Our own border has been shown to be a border in name only . Bleriot showed this to be the case in 1909 when he flew over the channel and landed in Dover ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 18 June, 2021 Share Posted 18 June, 2021 Has anyone ever watched an entertaining Sweden game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Lion Tamer Posted 18 June, 2021 Share Posted 18 June, 2021 6 minutes ago, whelk said: Has anyone ever watched an entertaining Sweden game? Not to deny your point at all, but that one against England in the 2012 Euros was good. Shortly followed by the friendly when Ibra scored that ridiculous overhead kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 18 June, 2021 Share Posted 18 June, 2021 Nearly goal of the tournament there from Isak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 18 June, 2021 Share Posted 18 June, 2021 Just now, Lighthouse said: Nearly goal of the tournament there from Isak. Weren't we linked with him a few years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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