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  On 28/06/2018 at 20:24, HTT said:

Now that the dust has settled and we know who we are playing next, it’s up to Southgate to send out the right team and to get them playing the way he wants us to play so that we can beat Columbus. Let’s hope those rested return chomping at the bit and keep the dream of not facing Brazil in the quarters alive!

 

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Sick of seeing the word 'momentum' tonight.

 

Yes, it could backfire on Southgate if they lose to Colombia. But, then again, England could've lost to Japan. Playing the percentages, man.

 

Job done.

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Forget about the momentum meter for a moment, England tonight used up the benevolent bounty of my cup of goodwill, which was full but is now sorely depleted. Competitive internationals against fancied sides come around but rarely, and this one barely came before I wished it were gone.

 

Anyway, if the final is the objective, I don't think there's much between the two sides of the draw. Better Japan than Colombia, better the Swedes or Swiss than Brazil, and better the Argentines, French, Portuguese or Uruguayans than Spain or Croatia judging on performances so far in my opinion, then it's just the final to go!

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  On 28/06/2018 at 20:38, Ketsbaia said:

Sick of seeing the work 'momentum' tonight.

 

Yes, it could backfire on Southgate if they lose to Colombia. But, then again, England could've lost to Japan. Playing the percentages, man.

 

Job done.

 

Didn't realize you were a love child of Sam allardyce Football.

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Well we're all back on the same page now lets just hope we go for it & do well from here.

 

I'll be impressed if we can get past Colombia & I've a feeling Rodriguez will make a miraculous recovery. That Quintero lad aswell may have a say.

 

Kane could be the difference for us though. Kane is the player we haven't had for a long time.

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I’m sure I read an article a while ago basically arguing that ‘momentum’ in respect of sporting mentality is a nonsense.  In any event, would beating a weakened Belgium with a full strength team really make any difference? Some amazing amateur psychologists knocking around on twitter though.

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  On 28/06/2018 at 20:43, Hughesy said:

I’m sure I read an article a while ago basically arguing that ‘momentum’ in respect of sporting mentality is a nonsense.  In any event, would beating a weakened Belgium with a full strength team really make any difference? Some amazing amateur psychologists knocking around on twitter though.

 

Was that someone's opinion or actual research.

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  On 28/06/2018 at 20:44, Disco said:

Momentum are s**** at football anyway. f***ing hippy lefties.

 

Very true, need a centalist party to win the midfield battle.

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  On 28/06/2018 at 20:45, neesy111 said:

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I’m sure I read an article a while ago basically arguing that ‘momentum’ in respect of sporting mentality is a nonsense.  In any event, would beating a weakened Belgium with a full strength team really make any difference? Some amazing amateur psychologists knocking around on twitter though.

 

Was that someone's opinion or actual research.

 

Actual research. Wasn’t the article I read but just saw something by freakonomics on momentum that referenced research - http://freakonomics.com/2011/11/20/football-freakonomics-is-momentum-a-myth-2/

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Went out into the garden to have a beer at full time and accidently left ITV on the TV and just walked in to Danny Dyer telling Piers Morgan and Jeremy Corbyn he think's David Cameron is a twat for calling the EU referendum.

 

Bloke has just gone up in my estimation.

 

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  On 28/06/2018 at 21:01, WarrenBartonCentrePartin said:

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The only thing I'm annoyed about us losing this game, is that were on ITV again.

 

:lol: Only time I ever watch it is for football. Entire channel built on programmes for thick c***s.

 

BBC's coverage for this tournament is absolutely shite.

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  On 28/06/2018 at 21:03, Ketsbaia said:

If England end up losing to Colombia, this whole 1st/2nd debate was a waste of time because the team clearly wasn't close to good enough.

 

Says the guy who was proposing the whole situation after we beat Tunisia.  Talk about pot calling kettle.

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I wouldn't say I'm confident about the Colombia game. I've been watching England too long for that, but Colombia looked really poor today. Senegal should have beaten them, they just lacked a bit of quality and composure in the box. Colombia couldn't handle Senegal's pressing in midfield or their physicality. England should really beat them. Obviously, whether James is fit or not will make a big difference to Colombia's chances too - he wen't off early in the Senegal match and he never really looked fully fit from the start.

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