England Vs Sweden..

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:46 pm

Starting to feel sorry for Sterling

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:46 pm

Always been overrated, has Sterling.
Does something good in a couple of dozen plus attempts and he's on his media's love-in again.

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:46 pm

I thought Sterling had a rifle for a right leg... more like a super soaker - cos that was p!ss

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:47 pm

Don't know about football but Sterling needs to come home

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:48 pm

I don't understand why you lot hate Sterling so much. The guy's a class player lacking confidence and you lot just continue to **** on him over and over again.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:49 pm

Rick_Muller wrote:I thought Sterling had a rifle for a right leg... more like a super soaker - cos that was p!ss

Im not sure you’re using your super soaker correctly

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:49 pm

Apart from his speed I have never seen a less natural footballer than Stirling.... even the simple decisions don't enter his non-football brain until its far far too late.

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:49 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:I don't understand why you lot hate Sterling so much. The guy's a class player lacking confidence and you lot just continue to **** on him over and over again.

We can't carry people who are lacking confidence

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:49 pm

He's one of our most important players. Had an excellent half (apart from the finishing of course). Alli seems drained of confidence however.

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:50 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:sorry, Sterling is ****

You`ll be labelled a racist having that sort of opinion, you know!!!!??? It`s irrelevant he hasn`t scored in over 25 games for England and is making a right tit job of today`s game. Your opinion is based on the skin of his colour, according to the sycophants in the media.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:50 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:I don't understand why you lot hate Sterling so much. The guy's a class player lacking confidence and you lot just continue to **** on him over and over again.

Lacking confidence?? He’s just had a record breaking season at city. Whilst Spurs trophy cabinet remains empty. What about poor Kane?!

Caernarfon_Claret · Post by **Caernarfon_Claret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:51 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:I don't understand why you lot hate Sterling so much. The guy's a class player lacking confidence and you lot just continue to **** on him over and over again.

I'm sure if he played for Burnley the naysayers would all think he should win the ballon d'or.

ClaretFelix · Post by **ClaretFelix** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:51 pm

He’s been best player on the pitch this first half. Sweden don’t know whether to follow him into the hole or stay in position. Good save by the keeper when one on one then Kane (who must’ve touched the ball 3 times) closed the space down making a pass to him impossible. Him and Lingard tearing them a new one

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:51 pm

elwaclaret wrote:Apart from his speed I have never seen a less natural footballer than Stirling.... even the simple decisions don't enter his non-football brain until its far far too late.

He runs like he wants to do the hurdles backwards

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:52 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:I don't understand why you lot hate Sterling so much. The guy's a class player lacking confidence and you lot just continue to **** on him over and over again.

I don’t hate him, I rate him - when he plays as he can, instead of how he thinks he looks in his head. His head isn’t right for his country, but for his club - it’s his bread and butter. I want him to play with the freedom of mind he has for City.

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:52 pm

How can people bash Sterling when he’s the only one doing anything. Nothing from Alli and Lingard. All of you are clueless.

Caernarfon_Claret · Post by **Caernarfon_Claret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:52 pm

Sterling hattrick second half.

TonbridgeClaret · Post by **TonbridgeClaret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:55 pm

Caernarfon_Claret wrote:Sterling hattrick second half.

I'll have a pint of whatever you're drinking!

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:55 pm

KefkaClaret wrote:How can people bash Sterling when he’s the only one doing anything. Nothing from Alli and Lingard. All of you are clueless.

Exactly what I was thinking!

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:56 pm

KefkaClaret wrote:How can people bash Sterling when he’s the only one doing anything. Nothing from Alli and Lingard. All of you are clueless.

Sterling has and always does miss gilt-edged chances - therefore `criticism`. Alli has again been ponderous and ineffectual. Lingard ummmmmmmm...

We certainly don`t need all 3 of `em on the pitch. Alli off, Loftus-C

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:57 pm

KefkaClaret wrote:How can people bash Sterling when he’s the only one doing anything. Nothing from Alli and Lingard. All of you are clueless.

Sterling has and always does miss gilt-edged chances - therefore `criticism`. Alli has again been ponderous and ineffectual. Lingard ummmmmmmm...

We certainly don`t need all 3 of `em on the pitch. Alli off, Loftus-Cheek on and hope beyond hope Sterling doesn`t attempt to engage brain if another chance comes along.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:59 pm

I hope everyone there is enjoying the sunshine and are getting a good Samara tan.

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:00 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:I hope everyone there is enjoying the sunshine and are getting a good Samara tan.

If Sterling keeps missing chances there might be a few calling the Samaratans!

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:00 pm

Sterling has now had 4.5 matches and hasn't scored or created. At this level that is just not good enough. Fine club player, not an international.
Rashford on now for me, he can run defenders just as well as Sterling but he finishes.

I see Vardy was sat on the bench in his civvies.

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:01 pm

I'll donate £100 to Pendleside Hospice for every goal that Sterling scores in the second half

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:01 pm

Wow. Half time in a QF which we are winning and this thread has turned into criticising our players.

Sweden are there for the taking - they've offered nothing yet.

Caernarfon_Claret · Post by **Caernarfon_Claret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:01 pm

TonbridgeClaret wrote:I'll have a pint of whatever you're drinking!

Blind Optimism?

You can't afford it.

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:02 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:Wow. Half time in a QF which we are winning and this thread has turned into criticising our players.

Sweden are there for the taking - they've offered nothing yet.

Neither had Colombia and look how that almost panned out!

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:03 pm

Special mention for the ref, so far he’s not taken any backchat and stopped the players from both sides complaining - it’s been good for the game

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:04 pm

Pickford did well there

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:04 pm

Great save Pickford.

Caernarfon_Claret · Post by **Caernarfon_Claret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:04 pm

Pope coming on for Sterling after his hattrick.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:05 pm

if Sterling didn't have pace he wouldn't be anywhere near the Premier League, if Sterling had composure he would be playing for Barcelona. Delicate balance and he's still young but he needs serious help on slowing his mind down

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:06 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:Wow. Half time in a QF which we are winning and this thread has turned into criticising our players.

Sweden are there for the taking - they've offered nothing yet.

Good job we didn't beat Belgium in that group game, eh?

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:09 pm

Pope would've caught it.

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:13 pm

Playing well so far

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:14 pm

Superb goal

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:14 pm

What a great move

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:15 pm

Alli`s a good `un!

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:15 pm

Right over the keepers head

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:16 pm

brilliant patience shown there

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:16 pm

I believe someone said Lingard and Alli weren't doing anything.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:16 pm

Great team goal, that!

Greenmile · Post by **Greenmile** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:17 pm

HiroshimaClaret wrote:Supposedly an unchanged side. Amazed to be honest. Southgate`s blindspot is Alli - a passenger so far. Let`S hope he show`S me how wrong I am. The heavens have opened again here in Hiroshima after over 50 hours non-stop rain on Thursday and Friday...many deaths. BRING ME THE SUNSHINE, ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will that do?

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:17 pm

Coming home status:

It's

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:18 pm

Excellent save

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:18 pm

A GREAT SAVE!!!!

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:19 pm

Greenmile wrote:Will that do?

AYe..so far!

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:19 pm

Yep, can’t fault Pickford at all - that is confidence growing right before our eyes

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 4:20 pm

Croydon Claret wrote:Excellent save

I'm watching on the BBC website and you must be a minute or two ahead of me. On what and where are you watching?