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Thing is they had stumbled on a kind of solution to the lack of a left hand side with the 3-4-3. That did allow Bellingham and Foden to both have influence particularly against Netherlands. I don't really understand why we got rid of that just because Shaw was back. Unless we didn't and they were trying badly to do both systems, which did kind of seem to be the case.

I take back my comment about swapping them, but only because these Basque lads love getting homesick straight away so would be far too much of a gamble. All being equal and just looking at them as players Williams is another level IMO.

Btw I think Southgate was genuinely a good manager for England 2018-2022. Personally never agreed with any of the criticism previously, both in terms of performances and results considering the relative personnel available each time. However I think we were actually terrible throughout this tournament and think it would have been more befitting if we had gone out against Slovakia.

Some truth to the first, but not the latter. I'd swap Gordon for Williams in a heartbeat.

I don't rate Cucurella but I genuinely reckon he's been good all tournament.

Yeah Spain in 2010

Spain 2008 were fun btw, to give credit where it's due to the owld racist they had in charge.

Greece 2004 were a better watch.

Under Del Bosque they were slow, methodical, anti-football merchants who used technical ability to dominant possession to such a degree that it was effectively impossible for a football match to actually break out. This continued pretty much up to 2022 with increasing ineffectiveness tbh. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this team. Scored more goals, played with vigour and pace and generally very entertaining. Well done to them.

Not as much as you clearly

Give me this Spain team over the 2010-2012 class btw, the most boring side I've ever seen, regardless of quality.

Wish his passing was half as good as his media training. Great moments player for sure, but he doesn't inspire me at all at the level he's supposed to be at. If he's a Ballon D'or candidate then football really has fallen off a cliff.

I thought he was fucking tripe

Why wouldn't they?

You're going on like this wasn't completely expected to happen at some point. It always was - just a matter of when. They are not wealthy enough in themselves to retain the stake in the club as we invest and grow.

Seems like the expensive alternative to Hawk Thiaw. I don't doubt we've genuinely had contact - profile is pretty much perfect if you're looking for a young right sided CB.

For me it's an exciting point. It suggests we're ready to kick into gear with major infrastructure projects that she can't stick around for as she doesn't have the cash to support her stake. I just hope they both remain involved in the club, even just in an ambassadorial role.

Is it? I'm pretty sure it has always been absolutely nailed on that she would sell her shares in the club. She is not rich enough to hold such a significant stake as the club grows - hence the gradual dilution of her stake even up to now. I'd imagine there's a pretty good chance she retains some kind of role going forward in the club even when she sells.

Was La Masia wasn't he? Odd move to make.

Why do you keep calling him Cherky

Threave Rovers Vs Whitley Bay at 3pm in Castle Douglas if you fancied a double header. I'm weighing up going along to the former, but have been to QoTS won't be bothering with doing both.

Remember when Portugal dropped Ronaldo in Qatar and won 6-1. Scored a hatful against Luxembourg though so run it back. Fair play to Pepe though - think he probably deserved to play.

Ronaldo letting France go first up there with him going 5th in 2012. Absolute weirdo of a decision.

80 million euros

Best two teams for me, shame this happened at QF stage probably.