sanddancer 1,964 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 It’s a Sunday afternoon and a hell of a boring game. I hate mundane pass backs and crossing the back line while opposition trot back in numbers. Why is Harry dropping back when his value is in and around the box. Get a decent attacking midfielder on and create some opportunities, spice it up a bit before I drop off to sleep. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,402 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Comfortable 2-0 win in the end, probably should have scored more. I think Pickford is nailed on to retain the shirt if the nervy moments from Pope are anything to go off, rarely called upon but didn't look confident when he was. Though he's still the first English keeper to not concede in his first 6 games. Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,872 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 hour ago, sanddancer said: So I referred to being selective, so I’ll ask again, do you own anything manufactured in China? Do you use plastic or palm oil products? Will you boycott the World Cup? Talk about Whataboutery! Everybody in the world owns something that was made in China, the laptop, tablet or phone that you used to access this site or the TV that you watched the England game on will all have Chinese components. Do I like it no, and if I can I do avoid Chinese products now but it is literally almost impossible. The NHS are dependant on PPE sourced from China especially masks so should we now suddenly cease using PPE and succumb to Covid? No doubt when we are over the worst of the pandemic the Western world will move away from dependency on China but for now we are desperately dependant so I'm not sure what your point is unless it's that it somehow mitigates slavery? My Plastic use is reduced as I'm sure it is with a lot of people and my use of Palm Oil products has been minimal to zero for well over a decade well before it became popular and trendy. Can I avoid plastic, of course not, would it be desirable yes. No doubt there is Palm Oil in things I have used that I am unaware of and as for the World Cup the fact that I am reading and responding right now tells you my level of interest in it. I'm sorry to disappoint but I can't fight every battle 100% of the time and no one individual, state or organisation can so I have no idea what point you are trying to make. Your stance makes me uncomfortably feel that you are saying that we should just accept everything and do absolutely nothing unless we fight every single battle and right every wrong in the world past and present. Maybe its simpler (or even sinister) and that you just think exploitation of the weak and poor is perfectly acceptable so long as it doesn't affect you? You seem to think it perfectly acceptable that people are dying building Stadia because they are born into poverty and have become virtual modern day slaves and that it is somehow acceptable because people buy Chinese products? Me not being interested and boycotting the World Cup will have no effect whatsoever but if all decent football fans made their feelings clear then it could make a difference. If individual Players and their FA's made a stand then it would definitely make a difference. There again I suppose if Kane or Southgate once bought or own something from China then I guess in your mind that would make their protest null and void. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,229 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) Anyway...in an attempt to drag the thread back on track, how impressed (or otherwise) was everyone by our win over Albania? Seemed we were taking it very easy for most of the first half. Very pedestrian - almost like a training match. Wonder if that was anything to do with the long grass...I'm told that slows the ball down and makes it hard to do fast, slick passing. Must admit I was getting rather worried until Kane scored. We did seem to perk up after that and played more to our capabilities. Thought our goals were well worked, interspersed between long periods of not looking very threatening. Was also surprised how good Albania were at times. Although Pope wasn't really tested, they certainly caused our defence a few problems. I understand they are generally pretty solid at home and rarely lose by many goals, so wasn't surprised we didn't score more. England will need to find an extra gear or two against Poland I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,402 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 I didn't realise how many Albanians were playing at the top level, plenty of Serie A and Bundesliga players in their side. I was happy with the win, they didn't make it easy but it ended up quite comfortable. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,402 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 That's a huge boost for England's chances on Wednesday. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,229 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 hour ago, TeaCider24 said: That's a huge boost for England's chances on Wednesday. Indeed...we should only lose 2-1 now instead of 3 or 4-1. 😁 More seriously, I wouldn't be surprised if this ended in a draw. Link to post Share on other sites
DanFromDownSouth 1,706 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) @BlancoMaybe things aren't that bad for Ireland. Portugal are currently losing to (2022 World Cup winners) Luxembourg. As it stands they are 2nd in the group with a game in hand! 😂 Link to post Share on other sites
Blanco 4,900 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, DanFromDownSouth said: @BlancoMaybe things aren't that bad for Ireland. Portugal are currently losing to (2022 World Cup winners) Luxembourg. As it stands they are 2nd in the group with a game in hand! 😂 And Ireland are currently 1-0 up against the World Cup Holders @DanFromDownSouth🤣🤣🤣 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,402 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I know Portugal will end up winning comfortably, but I'd absolutely love for Luxembourg to beat them. Ronaldo embarrassed himself the other day by storming off the pitch and throwing the captain's armband to the floor because his goal wasn't allowed. Imagine his face if little old Luxembourg beat them, the Luxembourgish goalscorer was born in Portugal too 😂. Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,402 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Ew, he's just given Portugal the lead. Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe 3,543 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Watching the England v Poland game 1 Link to post Share on other sites
boro-unger 3,817 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, Uwe said: Watching the England v Poland game Is that Stones attempting to play out from the back? Link to post Share on other sites
sanddancer 1,964 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 GS has to go.. Link to post Share on other sites
sanddancer 1,964 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 AND still GS hasn’t made changes, remind you of anyone? Link to post Share on other sites
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