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Yep… first game for each team a little frantic but think 8’s worked as hoped and helped as the tournament wore on.

Was a bad injury unfortunately. So out for a little while.

Was it really a big call? Can’t a manager experiment in these meaningless games?

Early days for some of them. Interesting to see how they are all doing post 2026 WC.

I think Carsley could’ve give them a decision to make and the lower salary would’ve appealed along with the optics. However he was a disaster in the media (whether you think that is important up to you). He had a mare against Greece apparently (did not see it) and on top of that give no actual sign to anyone he wanted the job. Quite the opposite in fact.

Well i think if we take a step back and think what international football is all about to the majority of people is thought of a countries best players and coaching staff versus another’s. It doesn’t really get much deeper than that. Obviously over time the need to win or develop is so great that the odd country has imported players and coaching staff which has blurred the original point of it all.

Problem is if Carsley had no appetite for the main job then he shouldn’t have been in place for the U21’s. Think he lost his nerve. Need to replace him with someone who won’t. Or except U21’s manager is solely for developing players for the main team.

Should have been brave and stuck with Carsley and give him some media training. Makes a mockery of the St George’s Park setup. Worked fine for Spain.

Surprisingly ambitious appointment. Cant see us doing much in the heat 2026 mind and if his contract is only 18months we’ll be back to square one for the 2028 Euros on home soil.

@Unbelievableslotting into the Blues back seven replacing @Infatuation Junkie seemlessly. Might bring the average age of our squad down to 45

Depends what the points reduction would’ve been. Whats 4-6 points if he’s our RW answer for the next 3-5years.

All for it. Hands off Eddie!

In his defence he suffered on his first start what those on the club’s medical staff claimed was the worst hamstring injury they’d seen. Was never the same player.

Have Red’s second favourites. See a lot of infighting with B&W’s

Didn’t feel there was much improvement from watching them for my only previous time when they played SJP the first time. Number 23 still the standout player. Maybe the midfielder with the long ponytail also looked to have some potential.

My money is on the Whites.

Who’s our money on this week for asking him if he wants the England job? No Hope?

Surely we want Carsley to do well. We all know who’s top of their list. Last thing we need is losing EH. Would be a devastating blow.

Might have a female timekeeper this year. Awaiting the first Woke reference As for timekeeping if we can somehow get the first game going early (9:55) that will give us actually more breathing space than you’d expect. Main thing is we KO no later than 10am.

Option 1 with 8v8 if all 32 players turn up I’d say. 7v7 has left some glaring gaps on the pitch due to fitness levels if teams turn out imbalanced. Also makes it harder for a simple turn of pace to slice open a team or long ball. That little bit less space will hopefully tighten all the games up and help those who are unable to run endlessly. Also means maximum game time for everyone and less time keeping admin for rotation. Everyone knows where they stand from the off except the team without designated GK who will need to decide how they rotate. Everyone gets to play against everyone and shorter games means you ain’t seizing up waiting for next fixture. 10 years ago I would’ve stuck with 7+1 but over the last couple of years I think it’s time we give 8v8 a go. Can always revert next year if need be. With so many long distance travellers playing I’d rather them get as much pitch time as they can this year.

Sunderland ticket arrived in post. Many going from here?

Any spares for this floating around?