Sexydadbod Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 16 minutes ago, Parsnip said: I'm actually more excited for tonight's game than this afternoon's. If Croatia produce a masterclass and beat Russia well - then I'm worried. If it's close, or if Russia win, then a world cup final surely awaits! Russia scare me. They arent a good team but they’ve run the most and made the most sprints in the tournament despite having an aging team(Make of that what you will) and one of their players has already been accused of doping by his father, plus they will have the home intimidating factor. It may or may not be true but if one player is doing that, how many of the others are doing the same? Golovin ran over 15km in the last match. That’s not normal is it for a player who isn’t usually known for his running or stamina. Those running stats combined with the hostile atmosphere and Russia naturally having favouritism by the referee is dangerous to play against. Reminds me of Korea 2002 all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Amazing to think that already, the current crop, have exceeded the so called ‘golden generation’.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Here we go here we go here we go here we go... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Seemed Sweden ran out of Ikeas at the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 As I alluded to in a reply to Andy in Liverpool maybe this crop have less interest in using a World Cup to raise their personal celebrity profiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 18 minutes ago, McLovin said: Russia scare me. They arent a good team but they’ve run the most and made the most sprints in the tournament despite having an aging team. Salt mines won't look after themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 So far we have been no more than competent. Really we should have beaten everyone we have beaten. The draw has been exceedingly kind to us. However, competent is better than our usual World Cup form. I think we probably have a 60/40 chance of winning the semi, but think we have to improve massively to beat France or Belgium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 If someone had said before the WC that we might have a SF against Russia...... I would take a SF against Russia any and every day of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 24 minutes ago, McLovin said: Russia scare me. Putin is a big softy really, just an act Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Pearl Ram said: As I alluded to in a reply to Andy in Liverpool maybe this crop have less interest in using a World Cup to raise their personal celebrity profiles. I’d say that’s complete balls. Dele is absolutely everywhere, being sponsored by Lynx, Adidas and Boohoo (clothing brand) to name a few. Lingard is a one-man brand (#JLingz), Sterling has a YouTube channel, Loftus-Cheek is a heart throb and Walker often goes viral with his tweets. If anything, I’d say it’s the most publicity-seeking team I’ve ever seen, and I don’t think that’s a bad thing. It’s allowing these multimillionaires to connect with the normal people, even if it does include dabbing and stupid poses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadFly Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Unpopular opinion: We're getting away with it, and no one wants to admit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, GadFly said: Unpopular opinion: We're getting away with it, and no one wants to admit it. It must really piss you off that you STILL haven't been able to say "I told you so". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, BurtonRam7 said: I’d say that’s complete balls. Dele is absolutely everywhere, being sponsored by Lynx, Adidas and Boohoo (clothing brand) to name a few. Lingard is a one-man brand (#JLingz), Sterling has a YouTube channel, Loftus-Cheek is a heart throb and Walker often goes viral with his tweets. If anything, I’d say it’s the most publicity-seeking team I’ve ever seen, and I don’t think that’s a bad thing. It’s allowing these multimillionaires to connect with the normal people, even if it does include dabbing and stupid poses. Oh. You forgot the circus Beckham created under Sven have you ? Say what you like, I think you are the one typing complete balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, GadFly said: Unpopular opinion: We're getting away with it, and no one wants to admit it. I think we've been reasonably well organized and a competent team, but no more, and if we'd been up against genuinely quality opposition we'd come unstuck. If Croatia get past Russia I think they'll beat England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadFly Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, eddie said: It must really piss you off that you STILL haven't been able to say "I told you so". Please do elaborate? Personally I thought we'd make the quarters, and we've done one better, I'm delighted with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, GadFly said: Unpopular opinion: We're getting away with it, and no one wants to admit it. But who cares? ITS COMING HOME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadFly Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 minute ago, RadioactiveWaste said: I think we've been reasonably well organized and a competent team, but no more, and if we'd been up against genuinely quality opposition we'd come unstuck. If Croatia get past Russia I think they'll beat England. Agree. Whole heartedly. We've scored one "decent" goal - Lingard's against Panama. We have got extremely (I literally can't emphasise that word enough) lucky with the draw. The one time we came up against what I'd personally consider to be "proper" opposition (Belgium), we've lost. The football has been boring (I'd think a Derby County forum that on the whole slates Rowett for his style, would agree with that), the only thing distracting from that is that the results haven't been boring. Kane may be on for the golden boot but he's had 4 (?) penalties and one goal that should have been counted as Loftus-Cheek's really... he's not been all that. We created absolutely sod all chances of note against Colombia. Oh, and Sterling is trash... as a striker. Tell me I'm wrong. When we come up against a real team of any real quality, we will probably lose. I'm fine with that, we did well to get this far and I'm genuinely ecstatic about it. However, being happy with the progress in the tournament and the results we've had thus far, and being objective about the football I'm seeing, do not need to be mutually exclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 minute ago, GadFly said: Agree. Whole heartedly. We've scored one "decent" goal - Lingard's against Panama. We have got extremely (I literally can't emphasise that word enough) lucky with the draw. The one time we came up against what I'd personally consider to be "proper" opposition (Belgium), we've lost. The football has been boring (I'd think a Derby County forum that on the whole slates Rowett for his style, would agree with that), the only thing distracting from that is that the results haven't been boring. Kane may be on for the golden boot but he's had 4 (?) penalties and one goal that should have been counted as Loftus-Cheek's really... he's not been all that. We created absolutely sod all chances of note against Colombia. Oh, and Sterling is trash... as a striker. Tell me I'm wrong. When we come up against a real team of any real quality, we will probably lose. I'm fine with that, we did well to get this far and I'm genuinely ecstatic about it. However, being happy with the progress in the tournament and the results we've had thus far, and being objective about the football I'm seeing, do not need to be mutually exclusive. We’ve score 11 goals..... decent or not, or do you get 2 for better ones, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Think one or two on here need to take up a hobby like staring at aeroplanes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadFly Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Just now, Mafiabob said: We’ve score 11 goals..... decent or not, or do you get 2 for better ones, You're absolutely right, but I think you know where I'm coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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