World Cup 2022

[chaddyrovers]

Interesting that Spain have already announced their replacement for Luis Enquire hours after it he said he was going in their under 21's 

 

 

[Mattyblue]

First few pages of this thread are a laugh ‘well I certainly won’t be watching’, ‘England games and that’s it’, ‘I’m boycotting’… most of the same posters have since given a minute by minute running commentary. 😁

[Waggy76]

33 minutes ago, matt83 said:

I think an interesting question would be if Southgate leaves (he won’t do) would any top half premier league team take a punt of him. 

no

[Mashed Potatoes]

1 hour ago, OldEwoodBlue said:

Will Southgate go if we lose ?

Only if he chooses to. His job is safe with the FA.

[roversfan99]

1 hour ago, chaddyrovers said:

I think Spurs might do if Conte leaves at the season if he doesn't get backing he wants. 

If Southgate does leave I think he will decide himself. The FA want him to stay on and so do I. 

Absolutely no chance of Spurs going for Gareth Southgate.

[Sweaty Gussets]

Come on Morocco, send the 'winker' home. 

[Roverthechimp]

Southgate will be the next ”technical director” for the FA. Most likely after 2024 or 2026

 

[roverandout]

Portuguese are disgusting divers

[Darrenbot]

Morocco have done amazingly well in this world cup but i can't help feeling whoever wins later tonight will win the semi final 3-0 

[roverandout]

England and France can do better against them as Spain Portugal play the ball in front of Morocco whereas France and England have pace to get in behind 

[Ianrally]

3 minutes ago, Darrenbot said:

Morocco have done amazingly well in this world cup but i can't help feeling whoever wins later tonight will win the semi final 3-0 

I wouldn’t be too sure about that. 

[DE.]

Incredible achievement for Morocco. Whichever of us and France goes through tonight, a semi final against the Moroccans will be very tough.

[JohnD]

I'm not often envious but it must be a great feeling to support a team you can be proud of!

Morocco drew with Croatia and have beaten Belgium, Canada, Spain and Portugal, fantastic 👋

[chaddyrovers]

Come on England 

[Darrenbot]

Lets give it as go and take it to them win or lose,just don't lose playing defensively

[matt83]

24 minutes ago, JohnD said:

I'm not often envious but it must be a great feeling to support a team you can be proud of!

Morocco drew with Croatia and have beaten Belgium, Canada, Spain and Portugal, fantastic 👋

 

In other words punched above their weight. Considering we went in to 1966 as favourites since 1954, England have NEVER caused an upset in a World Cup knockout stage. France would be the first one. That’s what we’re up against.

More “recently” since 1986 we’ve lost every game which has been tight on paper or went in as underdogs - West Germany, Argentina x2, Brazil, Portugal, Germany. Then lost to Croatia last time out as the favourites. We’ve been cheated in some games, robbed in others but we have never ever prevailed as underdogs.

It’s an embarrassing record really. It’s not even like we’ve knocked out a Brazil or Germany in the last 16/quarters then gone a bridge too far losing to an Italy or Argentina in the semis. Every top side we’ve come up against ever we’ve lost to. 1966 aside.

That said never lost to France in a World Cup (I don’t think)

 

[roverandout]

Unchanged team. Maybe Gareth Is finally learning 

[JohnD]

12 minutes ago, matt83 said:

 

In other words punched above their weight. Considering we went in to 1966 as favourites since 1954, England have NEVER caused an upset in a World Cup knockout stage. France would be the first one. That’s what we’re up against.

More “recently” since 1986 we’ve lost every game which has been tight on paper or went in as underdogs - West Germany, Argentina x2, Brazil, Portugal, Germany. Then lost to Croatia last time out as the favourites. We’ve been cheated in some games, robbed in others but we have never ever prevailed as underdogs.

It’s an embarrassing record really. It’s not even like we’ve knocked out a Brazil or Germany in the last 16/quarters then gone a bridge too far losing to an Italy or Argentina in the semis. Every top side we’ve come up against ever we’ve lost to. 1966 aside.

That said never lost to France in a World Cup (I don’t think)

 

Quite true but I'm not too arsed about Engerland, I was thinking about Rovers.

I have pride in the club but not this team and set up. I always told my kids that I don't care how well you do as long as you do your best.

The kids did me proud but this version of Rovers are an utter shambles and embarrassment. 

[roverandout]

23 minutes ago, matt83 said:

 

In other words punched above their weight. Considering we went in to 1966 as favourites since 1954, England have NEVER caused an upset in a World Cup knockout stage. France would be the first one. That’s what we’re up against.

More “recently” since 1986 we’ve lost every game which has been tight on paper or went in as underdogs - West Germany, Argentina x2, Brazil, Portugal, Germany. Then lost to Croatia last time out as the favourites. We’ve been cheated in some games, robbed in others but we have never ever prevailed as underdogs.

It’s an embarrassing record really. It’s not even like we’ve knocked out a Brazil or Germany in the last 16/quarters then gone a bridge too far losing to an Italy or Argentina in the semis. Every top side we’ve come up against ever we’ve lost to. 1966 aside.

That said never lost to France in a World Cup (I don’t think)

 

We've been a penalty lottery away from winning against Big teams. Argentina Portugal Germany.  

[matt83]

Just now, roverandout said:

We've been a penalty lottery away from winning against Big teams. Argentina Portugal Germany.  

But never have won. 

[benhben]

Pleased to see he has gone for the same side as last game. I was convinced he would get nervous and revert back to his defensive 5 at the back. 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

1 hour ago, roverandout said:

England and France can do better against them as Spain Portugal play the ball in front of Morocco whereas France and England have pace to get in behind 

There’s no  “ getting behind “ with Morocco. They don’t leave that space.

[roverandout]

16 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

There’s no  “ getting behind “ with Morocco. They don’t leave that space.

What i mean is when Morocco are going forward u can catch them on the break.  Portugal Spain always slow the play down 

[matt83]

Mulled wine, Xmas tree, works dos with people who haven’t had a sup since this time last year. It’s quarter final time.

[matt83]

As a superstitious creature I’ve never tried mulled wine to help England. If it works it’ll be a staple in July.