toon25 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Glad to see I'm not the only one. One good thing about the current state of the side is that we've not had so much hype about 'England's chances', though whether or not that's because the Olympics rather overshadows the Euros I'm not sure. Nah. The media have just decided to take a different spin on it imo. 'We know we're not the greatest, have to be tight and battle hard' etc etc bla bla bla. Until the expected turgid performances start, at which point they'll rip the team and Hodgson to shreds as usual. You've a good point there. Expectations are certainly lower than they have been in previous tournaments. Irrespective of my feelings for the team, however, I do hope Hodgson doesn't get much stick. I live in hope that he'll turn them into a more likeable outfit in the next few years though whether he'll be given that chance is another issue entirely. Also, Yorkie: Agree with you on this. Glad to see, also, that those chosing not to support England are not hounded out (here, at least) as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 COME ON TIM! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Think our abject performances in the world cup have basically killed off any lingering fondness for the national side, tbh. Might be different if there were some Toon players in there. Or Geordies, come to that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I would enjoy it if HBA did something wonderful, but I'd much rather he was quiet and England ran out winners. I detest the majority of the players, but I still support my country. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I would enjoy it if HBA did something wonderful, but I'd much rather he was quiet and England ran out winners. I detest the majority of the players, but I still support my country. Look at me, look at me, I'm loyal. Pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Bonjour. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/560293_10150895553659262_2002146474_n.jpg hopefully scotty parker absolutely f***ing dominates him today. :anguish::anguish::anguish: SCOTTY SCOTTY SCOTTY SCOTTYY SCOTTY SCOTTY SCOTTY [move]SCOTTY[/move] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Is the sentiment expressed by many on here representative of fans of other clubs? Sewelly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Hopefully we don't do a Lolland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Is the sentiment expressed by many on here representative of fans of other clubs? Sewelly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 It's something i'm very curious to find out about tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 just called up the dentist, getting seen at 4.20 so won't miss the start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 BBC have the ox starting, should be interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 So pleased i'm not going to have to sit and watch Stewart Downing for ninety minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 the team is as banded about on twitter this morning. Young just behind Welbeck with Oxlade-Chamberlain starting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thought Oxlade-Chamberlain looked overawed in the friendlies tbh. I think he's gonna be a top player and I'd rather him than Downing but it's a brave move. Also think he's destined to play centrally long term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Wonder who leaked the team then? I know we're not exactly a massive threat whoever plays but it's a definite disadvantage for the line-up to be known by the opposition for hours before kickoff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I find when watching games as a neutral until it starts I've no idea which team I would like to win. So Arsenal vs Spurs, I don't know, Fulham vs QPR likewise, Everton vs Liverpool, definitely Everton etc. England vs France I should be supporting England, after all I'm English. However I've lived in France a lot and liked it, England have some of the most despicable/useless players to have ever played international soccer, Cole, Terry, Gerrard, Rooney, Downing, Milner etc, and most importantly France have two of our players playing, and will attack and play with flair. Until the game starts and the first goal goes in I've no idea who I want to win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thought Oxlade-Chamberlain looked overawed in the friendlies tbh. I think he's gonna be a top player and I'd rather him than Downing but it's a brave move. Also think he's destined to play centrally long term. Like Walcott? Don't necessarily disagree btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thought Oxlade-Chamberlain looked overawed in the friendlies tbh. I think he's gonna be a top player and I'd rather him than Downing but it's a brave move. Also think he's destined to play centrally long term. Like Walcott? Don't necessarily disagree btw. No, central midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Vive La France! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thought Oxlade-Chamberlain looked overawed in the friendlies tbh. I think he's gonna be a top player and I'd rather him than Downing but it's a brave move. Also think he's destined to play centrally long term. Like Walcott? Don't necessarily disagree btw. No, central midfield. Aye i know. Can just see Wenger insisting on keeping him wide, like Walcott, due to his pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Im not that fussed but i still want england to win. Over the old enemy especially. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Im not that fussed but i still want england to win. Over the old enemy especially. Scotland didn't qualify. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 England: Hart, Johnson, Cole, Terry, Lescott, Gerrard, Young, Milner, Parker, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Welbeck SUBS: Green, Butland, Baines, Jones, Jagielka, Walcott, Henderson, Downing, Carroll, Defoe. France: Lloris, Debuchy, Evra, Rami, Mexès, Cabaye, Ribéry, Nasri, Malouda, Diarra, Benzema SUBS: Mandanda, Carrasso, Réveillère, Koscielny, Clichy, Valbuena, Matuidi, Ménez, M'Vila, Martin, Ben Arfa, Giroud. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Malouda ahead of Ben Arfa? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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