England v Iran

HahaYeah · Post by **HahaYeah** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:12 pm

Shaggy wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 21, 2022 10:53 am
Why? Does no one respect other cultures either?

Good question.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:13 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:08 pm
The team from my op has been confirmed

As has been said by numerous people, no time to try new formations or players so he's hoping that they can spark the old magic

Its his call, and its a big one

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:14 pm

If countries really had a problem with the host nation, they'd have said they were boycotting back in 2010 when the tournament was awarded.

I actually think that England knew all along they wouldn't be able to wear the rainbow armband.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:15 pm

Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:13 pm
As has been said by numerous people, no time to try new formations or players so he's hoping that they can spark the old magic

Its his call, and its a big one

Personally fine with it. Expecting it to be tricky against an organised Iran. Looking forward to seeing Bellingham make this tournament his.

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:21 pm

Not sure Hey, but once again the USA coverage is absolutely spot on. It’s just very very good with lots of life in situ footage and the positioning of the life studio is cool also. Kelly Smith is on the panel. I might switch to the Spanish coverage to see how that is going, because it’s a different network.

Roosterbooster · Post by **Roosterbooster** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:27 pm

KRBFC wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 21, 2022 9:56 am
England reached the European final, what on earth are you talking about? not getting the best out of them

As I said, we've only beaten one good team in a major finals. I think a semi and a final has flattered us. And the last few months have been a disaster. Including failing to beat Hungary in 3 consecutive games

I respect Southgate. I just think he stifles us

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:29 pm

Anyone else think that from the air the stadium looks like a ……. Rorschach test?

Targetman · Post by **Targetman** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:50 pm

KRBFC wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 21, 2022 10:12 am
I don't think I've seen Foden have a great game for England yet and I'm a big fan of his. Do we just keep picking him based on his Man City form and hoping he'll turn it around for England? or do we pick the players who perform the best in an England shirt?

We spent 10+ years hoping Lampard and Gerrard would replicate their club form at international level.... all people cry about is club form, did they not learn anything

I was replying to your statement about Foden at the last Euros not about his current form with Man City.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:04 pm

I just can’t understand how that’s not a pen on Maguire.

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:04 pm

And we were told that officials at this tournament were cracking down on blocking.

What a farce!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:05 pm

VAR strikes out again

so now wrestling a attacking players to the ground isn't an offence

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:06 pm

Clear penalty!!
Daft it wasn't given.
VAR is crap, how its used.

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:06 pm

fidelcastro wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:04 pm
And we were told that officials at this tournament were cracking down on blocking.

What a farce!

Absolutely pathetic.

Zlatan · Post by **Zlatan** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:10 pm

If that’s not a clear concussion injury I have no idea what is. Their keeper needs replacing for his own health

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:12 pm

Hopefully the keeper gets better soon, that does not look good at all. Surely sense needs to take over and take him off.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:13 pm

At least its given those fans stuck outside a chance to get to their seats...

Hope the lads OK looked a sore one ouch.....

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:14 pm

How are they keeping him on? Shoot on sight here.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:14 pm

That’s a stupid decision to keep him on

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:14 pm

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:12 pm
Hopefully the keeper gets better soon, that does not look good at all. Surely sense needs to take over and take him off.

Can’t believe they are trying to keep him on.

Zlatan · Post by **Zlatan** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:15 pm

I can’t believe he’s staying on, good for England but that keeper has had a nasty knock to the head and should go off

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:15 pm

This tournament is becoming more farcical by the day...

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:16 pm

Irans medical team being lead by Dr Nick Riviera

Zlatan · Post by **Zlatan** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:16 pm

Another bang to the face and he could be dead

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:17 pm

He's going off ... I don't think it was the Iranian bench but the player himself who decided to try and stay on ...

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:17 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:14 pm
Can’t believe they are trying to keep him on.

Seen some things in tournaments but that tops it.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:17 pm

Don't see the point in VAR if they can't award a pen there.

Keeper should be going off, and this is where football needs to improve, and put it in the hands of medics.

Tripps looking bright in the opening stages, wouldn't surprise me if he bagged an assist or two today with the amount of service he's getting.

Zlatan · Post by **Zlatan** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:18 pm

Just hope the keeper is ultimately ok

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:19 pm

Timewasting already

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:20 pm

Zlatan wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:18 pm
Just hope the keeper is ultimately ok

Indeed his health is the most important aspect in all this.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:20 pm

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:17 pm
He's going off ... I don't think it was the Iranian bench but the player himself who decided to try and stay on ...

Every player is going to want to stay on though

It should be the medical teams call, not the player or even the manager

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:22 pm

Come on England

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:28 pm

England lost their rhythm since the stoppage, need to get back to that early flow again soon.

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:32 pm

Bored already, we’ll probably win but it is all very safe. The wingers are being asked to track back, Saka nearly fouled a guy on our corner flag.

Interesting though to ponder what pressing the Clarets will face against better teams in the PL. Iran putting us under pressure with it.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:33 pm

Close from Slabhead there

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:34 pm

Bellingham scores

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:35 pm

Even closer from Bellingham

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:35 pm

Juuuuude. His tournament.

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:35 pm

Good move, lovely header.

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:36 pm

England have been quite impressive so far

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:36 pm

Get in there!!!!

Shaggy · Post by **Shaggy** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:37 pm

The Southgate lovers are going to go overboard now because we are beating a crap team.

England should be posting a rugby score past these teams. Wait until they meet half decent side

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:38 pm

Hey Jude his now arrived on the world stage, great header by the lad, and he just seems to take all these big occasions in his stride and deliver.

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:39 pm

Shaggy wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:37 pm
The Southgate lovers are going to go overboard now because we are beating a crap team.

England should be posting a rugby score past these teams. Wait until they meet half decent side

By world ranking we’re in the toughest group. Deluded.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:39 pm

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:36 pm
England have been quite impressive so far

Agree, lot to like so far

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:40 pm

Shaggy wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:37 pm
The Southgate lovers are going to go overboard now because we are beating a crap team.

England should be posting a rugby score past these teams. Wait until they meet half decent side

Bloody hell, wait until full-time before you start belly aching.
Iran have come for a draw at best and are trying every damn trick in the book to make it difficult.
Fair enough.

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:41 pm

What’s this with players not smiling when the score,you don’t see that with the Clarets

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:43 pm

Shaggy wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:37 pm
The Southgate lovers are going to go overboard now because we are beating a crap team.

England should be posting a rugby score past these teams. Wait until they meet half decent side

Never mind Verstappen FC play later this afternoon Shaggy

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:44 pm

Excellent goal by Saka

Darthlaw · Post by **Darthlaw** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:45 pm

Well taken that

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:45 pm

What a clever finish from Sterling