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[RTM08]

3 minutes ago, DeeCee said:

And on another negative note 🙄 the pitch looks shit.

I think all the pitches have been pretty poor this tournament. 

Next change surely needs to be Kane for Toney. He's so far off it it isn't funny.

[Forever Blue]

The Dutch have closed down the space that Foden was operating in. Different game now. 
 
This game has at least been a tactical lesson for the anti-Gareth mob. I include the useless pundits in that. 

 

Edited July 10 by Forever Blue

[simongarnerisgod]

dutch have adapted,can gareth???? few more balls over the top might be worthwhile with a runner like watkins or eze on

[RTM08]

2 minutes ago, Forever Blue said:

The Dutch have closed down the space that Foden was operating in. Different game now. 
 
This game has at least been a tactical lesson for the anti-Gareth mob. I include the useless pundits in that. 

 

Has it? I'd argue if anything it's following the classic pattern of Gareth being completely outfoxed by any even slight change in tactics from an opposition manager.

This is winnable but he needs to make a change.

[simongarnerisgod]

Just now, RTM08 said:

Has it? I'd argue if anything it's following the classic pattern of Gareth being completely outfoxed by any even slight change in tactics from an opposition manager.

This is winnable but he needs to make a change.

he needs to tweek the approach and put a sub or two one,kane is knackered and needs to come off for a start

[Forever Blue]

Just now, RTM08 said:

Has it? I'd argue if anything it's following the classic pattern of Gareth being completely outfoxed by any even slight change in tactics from an opposition manager.

This is winnable but he needs to make a change.

We were dominating. The Dutch had to make a change before they got over run. Gareth won the tactical battle in the first half. 
 

Foden’s disappeared because they are now marking him. It’s Foden’s job to adapt. 

[RTM08]

We are all over the place on set pieces and we're losing control of this game. Make a sub!

[RTM08]

Just now, Forever Blue said:

We were dominating. The Dutch had to make a change before they got over run. Gareth won the tactical battle in the first half. 
 

Foden’s disappeared because they are now marking him. It’s Foden’s job to adapt. 

This happened against Italy, Croatia etc as well. Gareth won the early exchanges and then the opposition manager changed things and we threw the games away. Since the changes we've barely been in their half - Gareth needs to change it. 

[simongarnerisgod]

Just now, Forever Blue said:

We were dominating. The Dutch had to make a change before they got over run. Gareth won the tactical battle in the first half. 
 

Foden’s disappeared because they are now marking him. It’s Foden’s job to adapt. 

ide say it was the managers job to change personel and tactics,if it was the players choice he`d be charging all over the pitch and would never ever sub himself

[riverholmes]

 

4 minutes ago, Forever Blue said:

We were dominating. The Dutch had to make a change before they got over run. Gareth won the tactical battle in the first half. 
 

Foden’s disappeared because they are now marking him. It’s Foden’s job to adapt. 

Looks like a negative switch to 4-4-2 by Southgate? With no left midfielder again.

Edited July 10 by riverholmes

[Forever Blue]

1 minute ago, RTM08 said:

This happened against Italy, Croatia etc as well. Gareth won the early exchanges and then the opposition manager changed things and we threw the games away. Since the changes we've barely been in their half - Gareth needs to change it. 

lol, it’s not like we’re under immense pressure. It’s just more even now. We completely outclassed them first half.
 

You can’t just shout ‘change the tactics’ every time we have a quiet 10 mins! 

[RTM08]

Just now, Forever Blue said:

lol, it’s not like we’re under immense pressure. It’s just more even now. We completely outclassed them first half.
 

You can’t just shout ‘change the tactics’ every time we have a quiet 10 mins! 

It's been a "quiet" almost 30 minutes now. We've created nothing this half, the Dutch have multiple good opportunities. When exactly should he change it? When the Dutch score?

[simongarnerisgod]

Just now, Forever Blue said:

lol, it’s not like we’re under immense pressure. It’s just more even now. We completely outclassed them first half.
 

You can’t just shout ‘change the tactics’ every time we have a quiet 10 mins! 

not change the tactics,small changes in some areas and the use of a substitute or two

[Forever Blue]

Just now, RTM08 said:

It's been a "quiet" almost 30 minutes now. We've created nothing this half, the Dutch have multiple good opportunities. When exactly should he change it? When the Dutch score?

Multiple good opportunities? Utter nonsense. 
 

It’s an even game cos the Dutch have packed the midfield. 
 

Gareth now about to make subs at just the right time. 

[Displaced Rover]

This is just depressingly familiar from Southgate in a high profile game. Decent start than just watches as the other team adapt and take control. Infuriating 

[Blue blood]

11 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

he needs to tweek the approach and put a sub or two one,kane is knackered and needs to come off for a start

Dunno if it's injury fitness or age but in this case Kane is looking like the international version of Rhodes. Great finisher but no pace or presence. 

[simongarnerisgod]

ide be putting gordon on down the side,that would push the dutch back a bit

[RTM08]

Decent subs there, Watkins and Palmer should stretch the Dutch a bit and press better. Kane off was always the right choice.

[Blow-in]

That wieghorst is absolute shite.

[simongarnerisgod]

Just now, Blow-in said:

That wieghorst is absolute shite.

the dutch version of ashley ward😁

[Forever Blue]

Great sub by Gareth!

[Darrenbot]

Shaw and Watkins to start the final please Gareth

[TugaysMarlboro]

Finish and a half 

[RTM08]

What a goal that is! Superb play, makes me wonder why we haven't seen him before now.

[simongarnerisgod]

1 minute ago, Forever Blue said:

Great sub by Gareth!

i bet he`s not got the minerals to start watkins on sunday😅