Euro 2024

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 4:57 pm

Lightning Seeds just finished their set at Lytham Festival, with “it’s coming home”

C’mon England

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 4:58 pm

Can we at least get a genuine English anthem? Not so sure why we sing the British one...

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 4:58 pm

Will there ever be a time that England fans don't book the opposing team's anthem.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:04 pm

Here we go.
COME ON UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU LIONS.

Goalposts · Post by **Goalposts** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:10 pm

The Swiss are a better team - much better movement also in first ten mins

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:11 pm

Goalposts wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:10 pm
The Swiss are a better team - much better movement also in first ten mins

Agreed.

Despite change in system the same problems will become apparent.

The front line is static.

Goalposts · Post by **Goalposts** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:13 pm

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:11 pm
Agreed.

Despite change in system the same problems will become apparent.

The front line is static.

Yep pace is slow , sluggish movement and to many side to side balls - but we do look dangerous when we try taking on 1-1

bumba · Post by **bumba** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:14 pm

Only Southgate could see the positives in Trippier left wing back and Saka right wing back.
Instantly loses the width sorry but the guy is an absolute moron.

Wo Didi · Post by **Wo Didi** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:16 pm

So despite all the supposed changes Trippier is still on the left and Saka on the right.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:18 pm

bumba wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:14 pm
Only Southgate could see the positives in Trippier left wing back and Saka right wing back.
Instantly loses the width sorry but the guy is an absolute moron.

Baffling isn't it that? I was gobsmacked when I saw Saka line up on the right.

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:19 pm

Yep, I’d have had Saka left wing back and TAA right wing back if that’s the system we insist on.

Goalposts · Post by **Goalposts** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:21 pm

Much better last ten mins - mixing it up bit more pace on play

bumba · Post by **bumba** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:21 pm

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:18 pm
Baffling isn't it that? I was gobsmacked when I saw Saka line up on the right.

The Swiss right back won't have an easier game he knows they'll be no running in behind and whenever Trippier gets it he'll cut back.
I just don't understand the logic hopefully the players can drag us through

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:23 pm

What on earth was Harry Kane doing there when Saka got to the byline and put a ball across? He simply didn’t move into the box.

We desperately need some width down the left and some energy up top, as we have said in every single game so far.

mikeS · Post by **mikeS** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:26 pm

The Swiss ain't a bad side. Hungry, Strong, skilfull. England need to be on top form to beat these lads.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:30 pm

I’m convinced Harry Kane is playing injured. Just a name on the team sheet, like Ronaldo7.
He didn’t finish the season at Bayern with a back injury and he’s not recovered. Hook him.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:30 pm

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:18 pm
Baffling isn't it that? I was gobsmacked when I saw Saka line up on the right.

I take your point, but Saka has been Englands best player so far.

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:34 pm

At least Watkins wouldn't be as static

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:36 pm

Tedious tactics, tedious manager,sluggish up front.

bumba · Post by **bumba** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:38 pm

MrTopTier wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:30 pm
I take your point, but Saka has been Englands best player so far.

Every time the Swiss attack our wing backs are non existent or getting beating easily because they're defending on the wrong foot.

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:38 pm

Kane doesn’t seem to be reading the game
Brain and body too slow

bumba · Post by **bumba** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:39 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:30 pm
I’m convinced Harry Kane is playing injured. Just a name on the team sheet, like Ronaldo7.
He didn’t finish the season at Bayern with a back injury and he’s not recovered. Hook him.

He's been awful all tournament. Get Watkins on tiring them out then bring Kane on

Terrier · Post by **Terrier** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:39 pm

Is foden playing?

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:42 pm

Terrier wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:39 pm
Is foden playing?

I think so but he keeps getting lost !

BobSykes · Post by **BobSykes** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:43 pm

Another Southgate masterclass this

We've been alright ish but no more than that

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:44 pm

MrTopTier wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:30 pm
I take your point, but Saka has been Englands best player so far.

Not so sure about that - he's done well but the team would have been performing better imo if he and Trippier were on the opposite flanks.

ISpeds00 · Post by **ISpeds00** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:46 pm

Boring Boring England
Like watching walking football

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:47 pm

Not too bad really. Doing better against the Swiss than Italy at least.

bumba · Post by **bumba** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:47 pm

What's these pundits raving about Foden for

Terrible up top again but if we play Watkins he makes a run in behind and that creates space for Bellingham and Foden to play

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:48 pm

Pundits raving about us !

Mark the Claret · Post by **Mark the Claret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:49 pm

Terrier wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:39 pm
Is foden playing?

Is Kane, he's not involved enough, I think I'd rather see Watkins or Toney on.

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:50 pm

bumba wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:47 pm
What's these pundits raving about Foden for
Terrible up top again but if we play Watkins he makes a run in behind and that creates space for Bellingham and Foden to play

Agree but hard to see Kane being hauled off. He’s not performing at all.

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:50 pm

Walker has been dire
Sub him put Tripp at right back .Palmer on for Saka.Toney for Kane and Gordon left wing
This back and sideways passing is complete shite.

THEWELLERNUT70 · Post by **THEWELLERNUT70** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:50 pm

It's been a half of hiding from kane , what are we supposed to do when you've got that immobile lump wanting an inch perfect pass every ball into the box because he's not moving or creating anything, it's like he's marking their defenders FFS!

Kane has become a massive issue for this team IMO

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:53 pm

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:44 pm
Not so sure about that - he's done well but the team would have been performing better imo if he and Trippier were on the opposite flanks.

Could Trippier actually beat his man if he played in Saka's position?

HahaYeah · Post by **HahaYeah** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:55 pm

They are seeing a different Saka than I am.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:55 pm

Saka been our best player, system been good, obv would be better with a better left sided wing back.

HB Claret · Post by **HB Claret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:57 pm

Listening to these so called experts makes you realise why they are not managers ! Not sure what game they’ve been watching as it’s just the same as we’ve seen for the past 4 games.

Carlos the Great · Post by **Carlos the Great** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:57 pm

I know it won’t happen but I think we play better when Kane not in the team .. he plays far too deep and doesn’t seem to be involved

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:58 pm

HB Claret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:57 pm
Listening to these so called experts makes you realise why they are not managers ! Not sure what game they’ve been watching as it’s just the same as we’ve seen for the past 4 games.

Been way better than we’ve seen.

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:59 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:55 pm
Saka been our best player, system been good, obv would be better with a better left sided wing back.

The system has been anything but good. Baffling the formation he's playing.

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:59 pm

Top scorer, bla de bla, but Kane has been a liability all tournament.

bumba · Post by **bumba** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 6:01 pm

chekhov wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:50 pm
Agree but hard to see Kane being hauled off. He’s not performing at all.

He hasn't performed since the tournament started but he's reluctant to drop him, same with Portugal with Ronaldo and that cost them

Benson · Post by **Benson** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 6:01 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:58 pm
Been way better than we’ve seen.

We haven’t had a shot on target, absolute borefest.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 6:01 pm

Kane doing precious little off the ball. Foden doing even less.

Greekclaret · Post by **Greekclaret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 6:03 pm

Get Kane off and we improve massively

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 6:04 pm

Just watch Kane when we're going forward , no movement at all .

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 6:05 pm

boatshed bill wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:53 pm
Could Trippier actually beat his man if he played in Saka's position?

Not to that degree no.

I just find the system strange tbh. He's doing well yes, but then play him as an inside forward, not a wing back?

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 6:07 pm

The formation is irrelevant when players who are selected create such imbalance

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Sat Jul 06, 2024 6:07 pm

bumba wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 06, 2024 5:47 pm
What's these pundits raving about Foden for
Terrible up top again but if we play Watkins he makes a run in behind and that creates space for Bellingham and Foden to play

Agreed again Bumba.

I have no idea wtf a lot of 'pundits' and managers these days think they're doing. It really is a simple game that's needlessly overcomplicated at times.