samptime29 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Another interesting day of World Cup football. France did what they did needed to do - and I was impressed with Belgium. They looked dangerous on the counter. Going to be an intriguing semi-final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Well, no surprise to some, my first was 1966. Looking back, I now wonder whether that victory was a double edged sword. It made us think we were better than we were, and put pressure and expectations on subsequent England teams that they couldn't live up to. Over the years, we've made progress in reducing the gap in technique between us and the rest, but that's process is still going on. There is a different feeling about this England side, and I think it's because we've started off with modest expectations and aims which the team can grow from. That's a better momentum than thinking / hoping we're good and then coming down to earth with a bump. Southgate's presence has probably helped, in that he didn't come with a big reputation in club football that he and others were hoping would be replicated. He seems immune to the bombardment of advice and criticism that comes with the job, and has been able to put the kind of protective cocoon around the team that helps the players to keep relaxed and focused. Well that, and the good luck of a relatively easy draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Just to say as well, I think, at least up until this point, I think this may be my favourite World Cup since watching from '94 and a tiny bit of '90. At least from a footballing point of view anyway, because the feel of the '98 World Cup (and outside of the World Cup Euro '96) take some beating purely because of my age and obsession with football at the time. ‘94 being my first tournament and eye opener to the beauty of the WC and such teams as Colombia, Nigeria, Bulgaria, Romania, USA () and players like Baggio, Stoichkov, Hagi, Romario and Lalas () et al will always be my fave and most fondest, but this one ha surpassed any since and the quality has been better than ‘94 as well. ‘98 was the last time I felt a real connection with England and now it’s back, albeit because it’s the WC. No doubt after this I’ll lose interest for friendlies and qualifiers. Sweden were a quality team in that tournament. Brolin, Dahlin, Larsson, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Guys, whoever wins between Sweden and England has to win this World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 This is the best World Cup since 90 imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 This is the best World Cup since 90 imo. Was 90 not shite in terms of actual quality football? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I love this World Cup. I haven't given this much of a shit about England since '98 and it's a strange feeling. So many good matches though, mind not being at work currently means I've been able to see almost all of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 This is the best World Cup since 90 imo. Was 90 not shite in terms of actual quality football? Yep. 94 was a better WC imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I was very much still giving a shit right up until the penalties against Portugal in '06. McClaren's tenure very quickly extinguished much of my interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Neymar’s biggest contribution to this WC is memes/social media mockery Serves the twat right, bye. Hazzard and De Bruyne on the other hand How do you misspell “Hazard” but get “De Bruyne” right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I forgot how good France ‘98 was mind, some great players, goals and games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Neymar’s biggest contribution to this WC is memes/social media mockery Serves the twat right, bye. Hazzard and De Bruyne on the other hand How do you misspell “Hazard” but get “De Bruyne” right? Fuck knows Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Encouraging game. France will be tricky but I'm not worried. You sad, sad prick Is America ever going to win this? Exactly. I'm all in for Belgium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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joeyt Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 No point these two even playing, may as well just give us a bye to the final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 So far all the "away" teams have won. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Russian players are fitter and faster than is naturally possible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Russian players are fitter and faster than is naturally possible They're pumped up for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Wew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 What a goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Wowza Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 MY GOODNESS!!! What a hit that is! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Beautiful to watch that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Open_C Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Christ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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