England - Lee Carsley Takes The Reins

[Lancaster Rover]

Also, Rice and Wharton is the most naturally balanced double pivot pairing England have, and for that reason alone Southgate won’t pick it.

[Dreams of 1995]

23 minutes ago, Lancaster Rover said:

Also, Rice and Wharton is the most naturally balanced double pivot pairing England have, and for that reason alone Southgate won’t pick it.

A natural right foot, left foot midfield is always ideal

I do think Wharton will get a chance. If we beat Denmark, I can see him getting at least 20 minutes v Slovenia. I hope that 20 minutes is with Rice where he can really demonstrate what he can do

[Lancaster Rover]

44 minutes ago, Dreams of 1995 said:

A natural right foot, left foot midfield is always ideal

I do think Wharton will get a chance. If we beat Denmark, I can see him getting at least 20 minutes v Slovenia. I hope that 20 minutes is with Rice where he can really demonstrate what he can do

I think the way they play compliments the others style too. 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

One of the things I’ve taken from this comp is shooting from distance can pay off. I always knew it really but it’s nice to see it pay off. When did Rovers last score with a screamer from outside the box. 
 

Turkey’s last goal reminded me of Sammi’s second goal at Leicester.

Edited June 19 by Tyrone Shoelaces

[Mike E]

1 hour ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

One of the things I’ve taken from this comp is shooting from distance can pay off. I always knew it really but it’s nice to see it pay off. When did Rovers last score with a screamer from outside the box. 
 

Turkey’s last goal reminded me of Sammi’s second goal at Leicester.

Travis vs QPR in JDTs first game?

[Exiled_Rover]

4 hours ago, Lancaster Rover said:

I think the way they play compliments the others style too. 

Genuinely if I'm Arsenal I'm already putting in a bid for Wharton.

[Exiled_Rover]

Watching Croatia v Albania - so frustrating seeing two teams go at it hammer and tongs when we go into our shell the moment we score

Edited June 19 by Exiled_Rover

[Ewood Ace]

What a sensational tournament this has been so far. Great to see so many sides playing such exciting football

[riverholmes]

Romania might be a team to watch for. They looked really good against an albeit disappointing Ukrainian side. They kind of played a Liverpool-Klopp style of breaking with pace and no shortage of skill. In that game, at least, their defenders played in a really aggressive and technical way.

It's probably harsh to expect much of Ukraine. Their players have been, I think, constantly travelling for their international games, not playing home games in Ukraine - as far as a I know. Also, I believe the players' families are, in some cases, dotted around Europe, even though many have been playing domestic football in Ukraine. I did notice a lot of their players play for Ukrainian clubs, which made me wonder if this is a patriotic choice or, perhaps, a legal stipulation, as, the easier option in terms of practicality, perhaps, would be to move abroad, using their pro athlete exemptions from conscription, which I believe they have.

Edited June 19 by riverholmes

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

That looked like a foul to me before the Germany goal. A bit more than a nudge in the back, A free kick if it’s down the other end.

[bazza]

8 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

 

Turkey’s last goal reminded me of Sammi’s second goal at Leicester.

But he didn't celebrate early like Sammie did.

[simongarnerisgod]

grant hanley starts for scotland in a back three😦

[Ianrally]

Class respect from the Swiss and the Tartan Army with the anthems. 

[roverandout]

Switzerland should be at least 3-1 up now 

[Armchair supporter supremo]

Bit of a random aside... 

 

Had the radio on in the car earlier and former rover(well he played maybe 3 games😅) Bruno Berner was doing an interview about the Swiss-Scotland game. 

Turns out he's a manager now, most recently managed grasshopper zurich! But was let go after a rubbish run of results, he also managed the swiss under 19s & 20s a few years ago. 

 

So there you go🤷‍♂️

Edited June 19 by Armchair supporter supremo

[Upside Down]

4 minutes ago, Armchair supporter supremo said:

Bit of a random aside... 

 

Had the radio on in the car earlier and former rover(well he played maybe 3 games😅) Bruno Berner was doing an interview about the Swiss-Scotland game. 

Turns out he's a manager now, most recently managed grasshopper zurich! But was let go after a rubbish run of results, he also managed the swiss under 19s & 20s a few years ago. 

 

So there you go🤷‍♂️

Putting himself in line for the rovers job in the future.

He's already got the 'club legend' box ticked.

[Armchair supporter supremo]

Just now, Upside Down said:

Putting himself in line for the rovers job in the future.

He's already got the 'club legend' box ticked.

Yep 😅😅

[Ianrally]

Legend ??? No chance but Maggot probably thinks he is. 

[Blow-in]

That goal from Shakiri must be up there as goal of the tournament.

[ABBEY]

Congratulations sweaties..

A 1-1 win

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Poor game. Scotland turned it into an ale house derby and the Swiss were happy with a point. How did that dingle miss that header at the end !  I haven’t seen every game but the two worst ones football wise were tonight’s game and the England game.

Edited June 20 by Tyrone Shoelaces

[B16Rover]

11 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

One of the things I’ve taken from this comp is shooting from distance can pay off. I always knew it really but it’s nice to see it pay off. When did Rovers last score with a screamer from outside the box. 
 

Turkey’s last goal reminded me of Sammi’s second goal at Leicester.

I've said before in a match thread.  If Pears is an average championship keeper then I'd be telling the lads to shoot from distance 2/3 times a game minimum.  

If we get some more height in the team too then there's always the chance of a corner from a deflection too.  

[Polky]

Scott is having a great time 😀

[Exiled_Rover]

36 minutes ago, B16Rover said:

I've said before in a match thread.  If Pears is an average championship keeper then I'd be telling the lads to shoot from distance 2/3 times a game minimum.  

If we get some more height in the team too then there's always the chance of a corner from a deflection too.  

I shout that every game - the amount of deflected goals that are scored at this level is bonkers. Shoot on site.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

9 hours ago, Exiled_Rover said:

I shout that every game - the amount of deflected goals that are scored at this level is bonkers. Shoot on site.

Last night being a prime example. The ball was going right down the Swiss keepers throat until the defender panicked and stuck out a foot.