LazloW Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I guess this is the 'League Cup' of International Football (or perhaps the Community Shield, as that is essentially a friendly). Not exactly a priority, not the end of the world if you get 'relegated' and is really just a (good) way of making friendlies a bit more meaningful. However, if you're in it, you may as well try to win it and take it seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRam Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 56 minutes ago, mozza said: Well that was fun, didn't jump off the settee, but did do a cheeky fistpump when Kane scored. Yep same here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 30 minutes ago, 86 points said: UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE - pointless competition really. Just more friendlies dressed up as meaningful match-ups. What a fab tournament. Top of our group and deffo back mixing it with the big boys now. World Cup was just a warm up to this if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenBr Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 7 minutes ago, LazloW said: I guess this is the 'League Cup' of International Football (or perhaps the Community Shield, as that is essentially a friendly). Not exactly a priority, not the end of the world if you get 'relegated' and is really just a (good) way of making friendlies a bit more meaningful. However, if you're in it, you may as well try to win it and take it seriously. Well if we don't qualify in the normal way for Euro 2020 it also gives us a second chance to qualify, so not completely meaningless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Great win for England. Winning the Nations League would be a great shot in the arm for these players and inspire them to have greater success. More than anything I am excited for the lads that they get a lovely summer trip to northern Portugal. It’s amazing here. I recently moved to Porto for work and it’s an incredible city. The boys will love it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Uni exams finish that week so we’d better make the final, Portugal trip may be in order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 30 minutes ago, Millenniumram said: Uni exams finish that week so we’d better make the final, Portugal trip may be in order You’re prepared, don’t even want to think of exams yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 32 minutes ago, Millenniumram said: Uni exams finish that week so we’d better make the final, Portugal trip may be in order 1 minute ago, BurtonRam7 said: You’re prepared, don’t even want to think of exams yet. Proper preparation avoids p is s poor performance ?? good luck both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, BurtonRam7 said: You’re prepared, don’t even want to think of exams yet. Trust me I’m not prepared, be miracle at this stage if I make it that far? Prepared for football perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 2 hours ago, ronnieronalde said: When Southgate was appointed I honestly thought it was a joke. Bloody hell I'm so glad I'm just another armchair fan who thinks he knows more than he does. Gareth has been brilliant and it's not just cos we've topped the group. He's refreshing, he's got us playing a style of football most of ushave never seen England play. He's bringing through youth every chance he gets and he's really got a sense of togetherness building. It's the first time in years I've been interested enough to change plans to make sure I'm in to watch the match. He's got me liking international football again at a time I'd long since give up. Fair play and thanks!! You and me both @ronnieronalde. I honestly thought he was just a 'yes man' appointment. Was my first international game in 8 years today and I've really got the bug again. Not seen Wembley buzzing like it was today since 1996. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 3 hours ago, JoetheRam said: Lingard channelled his inner Dave Nugent to finish from a yard out. Deserved the win for sure. Bar about 5 minutes, Croatia looked distinctly average. Can't believe the stick Sterling gets. Rashford impressed before he got a knock. Delph excellent first half. Chilwell didn't look great if we're looking for a scapegoat, but was 5 or 6/10. Good job Kane scored because he was anonymous until then. Don't like him playing as this false number 10 he seems to have decided he is for England and Tottenham. TBH if we're looking for a scapegoat I'd prefer it to be Dier. Great to qualify - don't care what the tournament is, it'd be great to win it. The Croats were looking to win tonight and whoever else gets to the semis in Portugal will be looking to win - the competition will be 'real'. #COYL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 28 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: TBH if we're looking for a scapegoat I'd prefer it to be Dier. Great to qualify - don't care what the tournament is, it'd be great to win it. The Croats were looking to win tonight and whoever else gets to the semis in Portugal will be looking to win - the competition will be 'real'. #COYL We aren't Looking for a scapegoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 43 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: We aren't Looking for a scapegoat. Fine. Dier was crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, RoyMac5 said: TBH if we're looking for a scapegoat I'd prefer it to be Dier. Not sure if it's reflected in official stats but to me he seemed to cover so much ground today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, AndyinLiverpool said: We aren't Looking for a scapegoat. Got to agree we’re not in the market for one, Keoghs still here don’t forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 hour ago, RoyMac5 said: Fine. Dier was crap. Some people can't help themselves I suppose. I thought Dier was good. I didn't think anyone was crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 2 hours ago, AndyinLiverpool said: We aren't Looking for a scapegoat. You must be new around here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 33 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: I thought Dier was good. I didn't think anyone was crap. I'll point out that others thought Dier was 'not as good as the other England players'. Whether you rate that as crap is down to you - he ranks bottom of the player ratings! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46254035 He contributed little to the win and perhaps more to their goal - what a poor attempt at stopping the shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 15 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: I'll point out that others thought Dier was 'not as good as the other England players'. Whether you rate that as crap is down to you - he ranks bottom of the player ratings! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46254035 He contributed little to the win and perhaps more to their goal - what a poor attempt at stopping the shot. I don’t really care what others thought. I don’t feel the need to follow the herd. What I will say though is that in a team game of 11 v 11, everyone needs to contribute to a win over the World Cup runners up. ‘Crap’ doesn’t get you very far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 1 minute ago, AndyinLiverpool said: I don’t really care what others thought. I don’t feel the need to follow the herd. What I will say though is that in a team game of 11 v 11, everyone needs to contribute to a win over the World Cup runners up. ‘Crap’ doesn’t get you very far. No, crap makes it harder for the other 10. Dier wasn't worth his place. So pleased you don't feel the need to follow the herd. Make me wonder why you bother exchanging your precious thoughts with us herd-dwellers, thanks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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