Van der MoodHoover Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 13 minutes ago, uttoxram75 said: Italy are very strong and are probably favourites now. They play with skill, technique and great tactical awareness. They also cheat like Leonardo Da Vinci can paint. Yeah the last 15 mins may as well not have happened. uttoxram75 and Jourdan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 How enjoyable was that? It could have been another 3-3. I think this is Italy’s time. They have been very good from minute one in this tournament. I thought they would reach the semis but Spain are beatable. They really could go all the way. Special mention for Jorginho! He has always been class but he has really taken his game to another level in recent months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtoileSportiveDeDerby Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 It 4 minutes ago, Jourdan said: How enjoyable was that? It could have been another 3-3. I think this is Italy’s time. They have been very good from minute one in this tournament. I thought they would reach the semis but Spain are beatable. They really could go all the way. Special mention for Jorginho! He has always been class but he has really taken his game to another level in recent months. Its between England and Italy for me Premier ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I've not seen such time wasting tactics as the Italians used tonight since Bremner captained Leeds! Jourdan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, EtoileSportiveDeDerby said: It’s between England and Italy for me I think that’s the final we are hoping for. But even if that happens, Italy will have too much guile and experience for us I think. One thing is for sure, I hope it isn’t Spain v England. It would be excruciatingly dull. Chester40 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Jourdan said: How enjoyable was that? It could have been another 3-3. I think this is Italy’s time. They have been very good from minute one in this tournament. I thought they would reach the semis but Spain are beatable. They really could go all the way. Special mention for Jorginho! He has always been class but he has really taken his game to another level in recent months. Italy have looked decent enough, but that’s It, nowhere near on the same level as England. If we get them in the final we will destroy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtoileSportiveDeDerby Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, MuespachRam said: Italy have looked decent enough, but that’s It, nowhere near on the same level as England. If we get them in the final we will destroy them. As much as i would want England to win in an Italy vs England final, if i put my french neutral hat on i ll have to disagree. Italy have been the best side in the tournament. You have by far the best attacking talent at your disposal of all teams left and can do some serious damage, that i agree. Midfield is ok thats all. I was amazed how an Italian were prepared to push so far forward to press and attack at speed last night against a very good Belgium side and that would cause England problems. This being said they will miss Spinazola badly if he is out of the tournament. A bit like beer goggles, your patriotic ones may slightly taint your better judgement Edited July 3, 2021 by EtoileSportiveDeDerby Chester40, Jourdan and JoetheRam 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 25 minutes ago, EtoileSportiveDeDerby said: As much as i would want England to win in an Italy vs England final, if i put my french neutral hat on i ll have to disagree. Italy have been the best side in the tournament. You have by far the best attacking talent at your disposal of all teams left and can do some serious damage, that i agree. Midfield is ok thats all. I was amazed how an Italian were prepared to push so far forward to press and attack at speed last night against a very good Belgium side and that would cause England problems. This being said they will miss Spinazola badly if he is out of the tournament. A bit like beer goggles, your patriotic ones may slightly taint your better judgement Very politely put...more succinctly he's talking out his backside or being deliberately provocative, I'm never sure which ... GboroRam, DarkFruitsRam7 and EtoileSportiveDeDerby 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjam Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Subtle ? TigerTedd and Parsnip 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtoileSportiveDeDerby Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Chester40 said: Very politely put...more succinctly he's talking out his backside or being deliberately provocative, I'm never sure which ... May be both, who said Men cant multitask ? Chester40 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 In the tradition of every sportsing team I want to succeed this year trurning out to be rubbish/failing, from Derby to Pittsburgh to Memphis to F1 drivers and teams to cricket to not even checked snooker but sure if I'd wanted a guy to win he'd probably have managed to ping the cue ball off the table somehow..... .... ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 If England do not make the final at this stage, not sure that’s forgivable really, Southgate will probably resign. If we don’t win the tournament, fair enough, but to not make the final at the stage, with the players we have, without sounding overly disrespectful, that can’t happen. Saying that, tonight’s game and the semi final if we made it will not be a walk in the park, if anything it’s complacency that will beat us now. Fans have a right to be confident, but the players need to be as focussed as they were against the Germans or we’ll be in trouble. Myself, I’m more nervous than confident as we’re loaded with expectation now, getting older now and know that I’m not allowed nice things. Put money on Ukraine, just for some reverse psychology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuespachRam Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 6 hours ago, EtoileSportiveDeDerby said: As much as i would want England to win in an Italy vs England final, if i put my french neutral hat on i ll have to disagree. Italy have been the best side in the tournament. You have by far the best attacking talent at your disposal of all teams left and can do some serious damage, that i agree. Midfield is ok thats all. I was amazed how an Italian were prepared to push so far forward to press and attack at speed last night against a very good Belgium side and that would cause England problems. This being said they will miss Spinazola badly if he is out of the tournament. A bit like beer goggles, your patriotic ones may slightly taint your better judgement Ha ha ha we will beat Italy and Spain if they combined forces and put all 22 players on the pitch against us. TigerTedd, Gritstone Ram, Jourdan and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, MuespachRam said: Ha ha ha we will beat Italy and Spain if they combined forces and put all 22 players on the pitch against us. Has @B4ev6is stolen your account? EtoileSportiveDeDerby and Gritstone Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 14 hours ago, Jourdan said: I think that’s the final we are hoping for. But even if that happens, Italy will have too much guile and experience for us I think. One thing is for sure, I hope it isn’t Spain v England. It would be excruciatingly dull. So if Spain beat Italy, you don't want England to win their semi final? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 5 hours ago, Chester40 said: Very politely put...more succinctly he's talking out his backside or being deliberately provocative, I'm never sure which ... Usually both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 A top lad just interviewed on SSN gearing up to attend the game tonight... Rammy03, maxjam and Gritstone Ram 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 2 hours ago, David said: Put money on Ukraine, just for some reverse psychology. I was just looking at the odds - are we really THAT big a favourite? £10 on England going through wins you about £1.50 The same bet on Ukraine would return you £35! Ukraine are definitely beatable, but they clearly pose a threat vs our low-scoring team Deffo worth a commiseration bet on Ukraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I'm hearing rumours the game is in doubt as one of the Ukraine players has got covid I think it's the left back, Tickli Chestikov. Gaspode, I know nothing, Rev and 2 others 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posh Ram Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 I think Mount will be the star tonight. For me he's the most important player in the 4-3-3 - someone who can break a press and pass the ball forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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