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Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:10 pm
by Tricky Trevor
Muric starts for Kosovo. So no injury concern for now at least.
Wales v Poland for me tonight. A competitive game rather than a chance to throw caps about. Really ticked off with Mainoo getting caps when he is in his apprenticeship. England caps should be earned.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:21 pm
by LeadBelly
I'll definitely be watching Wales v Poland rather than the friendly at Wembley. Ill even switch on 5 mins before K.O for the anthems.
I'm not Welsh but lived in Wales for two chunks of my life totaling about 10 years so very much supporting them this evening. Roberts playing right midfield, Lewandowski up front for Poland.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:22 pm
by morninbob
Cullen and O'Shea v zeki.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:47 pm
by Flixtonclaret1
Wow … that was some anthem belted out by the Welsh.
All the players all in time as well …. can turn volume off now as I'm watching SC4

Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:50 pm
by ISpeds00
Think it was mentioned the other day about Norway and how **** they are
looking at that starting 11 you'd be amazed how they havent won tonight - accumulators ruined nationwide
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:55 pm
by Rileybobs
This England game should be abandoned for Belgium’s kit.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:56 pm
by ISpeds00
and...
over to wales we go
England are ****
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:56 pm
by Rileybobs
That goal was even worse than Belgium’s kit.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:57 pm
by Tricky Trevor
Georgia have won the first of tonights play-offs. Beating Greece 4-2 on pens after a 0-0 draw.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:58 pm
by Bosscat
Get Trafford in ... Howler from Pitchfork there

Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:58 pm
by Conroysleftfoot
Get Pickford off and Traff on.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:00 pm
by Claretincraven
I can’t believe Chilwell is playing after his horror show at the weekend. If he is one of the best two left backs in the country we really are stuffed.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:02 pm
by Bosscat
Wonder if anyone had a bet on Toney taking a penno tonight
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:03 pm
by HahaYeah
Roberts sporting his 'lucky' Dick Dastardly tache.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:03 pm
by Rileybobs
Ivan the Toneyble. Huge goal. Massive credit to Gareth for putting Toney on penalty duties.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:09 pm
by Bosscat
HahaYeah wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:03 pm
Roberts sporting his 'lucky' Dick Dastardly tache.
Rassinsassinfrassinrassin dickdasserdly
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:13 pm
by beddie
Rileybobs wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:55 pm
This England game should be abandoned for Belgium’s kit.
The England game should be abandoned for wearing that deplorable grey kit. Where’s the traditional white. “money, money, money.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:14 pm
by aclaretinstevenage
Decided to watch Scotland v N. Ireland purely because Jamie Reid of Stevenage fc is playing for N.I.
The odious Robert Jones is Ref. Not the best game.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:14 pm
by burnmark
Rileybobs wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:55 pm
This England game should be abandoned for Belgium’s kit.
It’s in tribute to Tintin believe it or not!
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:16 pm
by HahaYeah
beddie wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:13 pm
The England game should be abandoned for wearing that deplorable grey kit. Where’s the traditional white. “money, money, money.
Think it's actually purple but it does look like an old dishrag.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:17 pm
by Rileybobs
burnmark wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:14 pm
It’s in tribute to Tintin believe it or not!
Haha. Sometimes an idea should remain an idea.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:17 pm
by aclaretinstevenage
beddie wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:13 pm
The England game should be abandoned for wearing that deplorable grey kit. Where’s the traditional white. “money, money, money.
Definitely, I see some comments about the Belgium kit but heck that England strip is rotten.
Obviously just flicking around looking for a decent game somewhere , tried the Wales match but can't handle the commentary.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:18 pm
by Tricky Trevor
Re:Roberts ‘tache. Mrs. Roberts is very happy.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:19 pm
by Rileybobs
I think the England kit is pretty neat.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:20 pm
by Rileybobs
England’s Lewis Dunk…
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:21 pm
by ISpeds00
power ****
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:23 pm
by Bordeauxclaret
Jittery keeper and a poor defence.
Some pressure on the attacking players.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:24 pm
by ClaretTony
I thought Belgium’s kit looked claret & blue from a distance
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:26 pm
by Boss Hogg
This England kit is awful what’s the point of it on home turf ? A better game than the Brazil one. Chilwell and Dunk not looking great so far.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:27 pm
by TsarBomba
How Tomori doesn’t get a look in, even in friendlies, is beyond me. Obviously Southgate has his favourites.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:29 pm
by HahaYeah
Great play by Roberts then, it's that tache!
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:30 pm
by beddie
What an absolute shambles by Dunk. He doesn’t need to go to ground FFS.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:31 pm
by TPClaret
Another boring Southgate performance.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:33 pm
by Bordeauxclaret
I think we’ve played alright to be honest. Two horrible mistakes.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:33 pm
by Rileybobs
England have been decent. Some nice play between the lines. All three midfielders looking good. Obviously can’t make the defensive mistakes we have and get away with them. I wouldn’t call it a boring performance though.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:35 pm
by HahaYeah
HT Wales 0 Poland 0.
Great headed goal disallowed, marginally offside.
Connor playing well.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:42 pm
by ISpeds00
Rileybobs wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:33 pm
England have been decent. Some nice play between the lines. All three midfielders looking good. Obviously can’t make the defensive mistakes we have and get away with them. I wouldn’t call it a boring performance though.
toney and mainoo the difference
toney offers way much more than watkins - sometimes more so than kane
mainoo is like a duck to water
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:48 pm
by Rileybobs
ISpeds00 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:42 pm
toney and mainoo the difference
toney offers way much more than watkins - sometimes more so than kane
mainoo is like a duck to water
Yeah, bound to be a Mainoo bandwagon but he’s been impressive.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:48 pm
by Rileybobs
Woke England removing names from the back of their kits to raise awareness for dementia.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:49 pm
by timshorts
HahaYeah wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:35 pm
HT Wales 0 Poland 0.
Connor playing well.
Yep. Keeps popping up all over the place. No one goes with him when he drifts infield.
A very even game though. Moore having a much better game than v Finland, although thats probably because " moving whilst being tall" doesn't appear to be this refs list of offences.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:54 pm
by kentonclaret
Rileybobs wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:48 pm
Woke England removing names from the back of their kits to raise awareness for dementia.
Confirms the view of several on this forum that Trafford’s inclusion for this game was just to make up the numbers

Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:56 pm
by Paul Waine
beddie wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:13 pm
The England game should be abandoned for wearing that deplorable grey kit. Where’s the traditional white. “money, money, money.
No names on the shirts in the 2nd half. Part of a dementia awareness campaign. It's possible the colour of the kit is also part of the dementia awareness campaign.
Players will sign shirts after game. Shirts to be sold/auctioned to raise funds for dementia campaign.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:57 pm
by Paul Waine
Rileybobs wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:48 pm
Woke England removing names from the back of their kits to raise awareness for dementia.
Why is campaign on a serious health issue "woke?"
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:59 pm
by Rileybobs
Paul Waine wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:56 pm
No names on the shirts in the 2nd half. Part of a dementia awareness campaign. It's possible the colour of the kit is also part of the dementia awareness campaign.
Players will sign shirts after game. Shirts to be sold/auctioned to raise funds for dementia campaign.
That’s just the away kit.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:00 pm
by Rileybobs
Paul Waine wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:57 pm
Why is campaign on a serious health issue "woke?"
I was being ironic.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:01 pm
by timshorts
Boss Hogg wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:26 pm
This England kit is awful what’s the point of it on home turf ? A better game than the Brazil one. Chilwell and Dunk not looking great so far.
It's a homage to the john major spitting image puppet. As is the style of play by the sound of it.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:03 pm
by kentonclaret
Rileybobs wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:48 pm
Woke England removing names from the back of their kits to raise awareness for dementia.
Should England end up losing the game no doubt the performance will quickly be forgotten

Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:05 pm
by HahaYeah
kentonclaret wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:03 pm
Should England end up losing the game no doubt the performance will quickly be forgotten
Who cares about their performance as long as they've shown their Woke credentials.
Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:06 pm
by Bosscat
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:24 pm
I thought Belgium’s kit looked claret & blue from a distance
They forgot their shorts and borrowed some from Coventry Citys 80's brown kit

Re: Internationals 26-3-24
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:06 pm
by Goalposts
Same old england for me when faced with a top ten side, defensively not up to snuff