54 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'm surprised at the gulf in class, I was expecting Scotland to at least be competitive, but that was such a one sided affair. It makes a change to actually enjoy an England game, some promising signs as well, Chamberlain, Rooney, Clyne, Milner and Wilshere all played well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Why were you surprised at the gulf in class? Scotland are a hard working team yes, but they're filled with Championship & Celtic players. You'd expect England to win comfortably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Did Chiles just say, "Since the glory day's of Sven Goran Eriksson" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Did Chiles just say, "Since the glory day's of Sven Goran Eriksson" had to be taking the piss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Why were you surprised at the gulf in class? Scotland are a hard working team yes, but they're filled with Championship & Celtic players. You'd expect England to win comfortably. For all the bluster and poor performances, England do tend to dispatch 2nd/3rd rate UEFA opponents - it's all the others we have a problem with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Souness and Carragher having a fight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Scotland are fucking shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I've seen a few Scotland - England games, but there was a real gulf in class out there tonight. We simply had better players. This is a good England side, and they're improving all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Enjoyed the game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Gary Lineker @GaryLineker 13m13 minutes ago BREAKING NEWS: Wayne Rooney retires from international football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yes we were the better side but while we're a million miles from top class, if the barometer is set at "being better than Scotland" then we really are in trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yes we were the better side but while we're a million miles from top class, if the barometer is set at "being better than Scotland" then we really are in trouble. Except nobody said it was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Enjoyed the game Yup, a genuinely enjoyable England game still exists. The simple act of passing the ball with an ounce of purpose gets you places, who'd have known? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yes we were the better side but while we're a million miles from top class, if the barometer is set at "being better than Scotland" then we really are in trouble. Except nobody said it was. Except it's a clear implication from the above posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 It was played at a good tempo the game and we played well. Wilshere and Rooney the standouts obvs. Scotland were poor but look at their squad, it lacks quality all over the park. They could do with producing a couple of top class players again; it's been a while for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 It was played at a good tempo the game and we played well. Wilshere and Rooney the standouts obvs. Scotland were poor but look at their squad, it lacks quality all over the park. They could do with producing a couple of top class players again; it's been a while for them. Aside from Stevie May. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yes we were the better side but while we're a million miles from top class, if the barometer is set at "being better than Scotland" then we really are in trouble. Except nobody said it was. Except it's a clear implication from the above posts. It really isn't. We were up against a side lacking quality, but one who competed well and naturally probably had more desire to win the game. We were levels above, played good football and scored 3 goals. There are positives to be taken, that's all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 In sporting terms, the sons and grandsons of Commonwealth immigrants have boosted England, but not Scotland. I'm not saying that's the only reason that the gulf between the two sides has grown over the years, but it is a factor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 In sporting terms, the sons and grandsons of Commonwealth immigrants have boosted England, but not Scotland. I'm not saying that's the only reason that the gulf between the two sides has grown over the years, but it is a factor. Wuuup. Here we go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 There's something seriously wrong with Scotland mind. They used to produce good players historically; last twenty years you'd struggle to name one even approaching top class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Stevie May got 19 in 22 for Alloa, like. EDIT: Also won the Irn Bru ginger boot award too, apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlufPurdi Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 There's something seriously wrong with Scotland mind. They used to produce good players historically; last twenty years you'd struggle to name one even approaching top class. An awful grassroots set up, man. Done nothing to resolved it in all that time you've mentioned. Sad, so much missed talent down the years, promote heffers and grafters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Even aside from not producing footballers, they're not making up that gap with athletes. Scotland has far, far too many one paced players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Decline in true working class areas north of the border will play a part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yeah. Scotland used to rely on players who'd developed their skills through their childhood by hours and hours of street and park football, in a time when there were few other distractions or sources of entertainment. Now that the development of players has to take place in more organised settings, they're falling short of the standard needed for the top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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