Neil

Evening all.

The idea of Andros Townsend actually getting to Ronaldo is hilarious.

Long way to go. We did struggle badly against "weaker" teams last year so it's encouraging we're winning those games, but that's the thing, we've played barely anyone so far. And arguably our toughest game, away to Villa, we delivered what can only be described as a harrowingly bad performance. Think the 13pts from 6 games does gloss over some major issues we still have which better teams will expose (e.g. we are still terribly slow starters, can look half asleep for large periods of games), but obviously can't knock it so far.

There's a strong argument to be made that we are currently one of the best teams in the world.

Most of this will likely have already been said so I'm lazily just copying what I messaged a few people earlier, but my 2 pennies: I feel this is another example of the tribalism in the country and how people are more bothered about sticking to a rigid opinion instead of being bothered by actual evidence. It's "Southgate is shit" vs "hes mint, ignore the flaws" which is a fucking preposterous mentality to have. We've made huge progress this tournament, shown a lot more composure than we have for decades. We are in a great position for the next few tournaments with so much young talent in the squad. Southgate got found out 2nd half, Mancini changed things and swung the game in their favour. Southgate is clearly a very very good man manager. Tactically he got found wanting in the big moments last night People (not specifically on here) can't seem to accept all of the above can be true at the same time. Proud, frustrated, optimistic and gutted all in one. Football, eh?

Howay you cunts.

Mint, that.

Can't name a single player who played well tonight, Pickford maybe? But Southgate, christ. Utterly insipid. Reminded me of the dark days of 0-0 v Algeria. Appalling.

Apparently so. We're way too short today. Though I was convinced Turkey 11/2 DNB was a great price, so, yknow.

Why are Turkey 11/2 DNB later?

Pawsons done us up here like

Followed you in Wullie. Torres goal/Semedo card 38/1

Evening all.

I feel like you've tried to wind up here but got it terribly wrong but are too tired to do anything about it. Sort of respect it tbh.

Such entitlement in the studio from their former players too. Clearly thought they'd win comfortably and said as much. Now I'm sure they didn't actually care about it that much after all.

They were shite but had a proper manager in charge with a definitive plan.

I'm sure it's already been said but DDG will be a fine scapegoat there when OGS completely and utterly lost them that game. Appalling managerial performance against a poor team. Pleased for Villarreal obviously.

Early card shouts for tomorrow. Kouyate, away to Liverpool, 4 in 7 - 9/1 Ake, we all know about his ratio, unreal he didnt get booked vs you - 9/1 Both are 365 best price so can cash out full stake if not starting. 100/1 double is far too long to resist.

Corklich - 55/1

Fucking need to get a life, don't think I've posted on the forum for a week and what prompted me to post was Nathan Ake starting a game of football.

Glad someone else said it.

Ake starts. 7/1.

Fucks going on

Still not forgiven Kane for not doing a single thing in a 4-0 win. Unreal.

Just disappointed I think. Tuchel too; just obsessed with football and gets asked about some irrelevant shite instead.