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Phall Throw 1:23 Tue Jun 11
Euro 2024

We seem to have an England v Bosnia thread but not an actual Euro 2024 thread so here it is

So, do we realistically think England can win it? On paper we obviously have a very talented squad but I just don't see us going all the way. For me it's "same old" when it comes to England. Breeze the group, favourable draw in last 16 and win then up against far superior opposition in the QFs and out. At best I can see us at the SF stage before being beaten again.

Winners for me:

France, Portugal, Spain

Dark horses:

Germany - even though it's a home tournament they've been in a consolidation period, could go close

Biggest flops:

Scotland - no goals scored

Top goalscorer:

Mbappe

I'm just hoping it's a decent tournament with plenty of decent games that's not ruined by VAR (are they using it?)




consolidation period but could go close

Manuel 1:34 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

boleyn - Southgate's 'that's why you keep players on' line was a little cheeky considering how shit we have been, but I assume he's heard some saying the likes of Kane should be dropped, so in his eyes with Kane getting the winner he's justified himself by leaving him on and I don't have a problem with him giving a bit back, or do you think it should only be a one way street?

Takashi Miike 1:30 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

*bang average*


it was like a carbon copy of moyes last night. that gormless cunt frozen on the touchline not knowing what to do. he didn't bring Toney on (who had an instant impact) until stoppage time. like that jock bastard, he also takes an age to make the changes, sometimes ten minutes they're standing their whole he tucks about with his notepad and that clown holland. it clearly passed him by that we only got control of the game last night when we committed more players forward, yet as soon as we got the lead he reverted to his original set up by bringing on Gallagher and we're then defending for the last fifteen minutes. also that selfish cunt saka, clearly asked to do a job at LB, yet refuses to play for the team and drifts back to the right. there's no leadership from the manager, he wants to be their friend and it's clear there's cliques and favouritism

El Scorchio 1:25 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

Yup, Bellingham has been shit for 99% of the time in this tournament. Great goal but now it’s already been massively overhyped papered over all the cracks and TBH I didn’t really like the celebrations of that goal or at the final whistle. I honestly don’t see a lot to be proud of at all and nor would a team with serious aspirations of winning. Yes of course it was a huge moment of relief but it’s a bit embarrassing to give it the big I Am after what we’ve just witnessed. I’d have liked a bit of contrition from the players and much more ‘we must do better’.

There’s no way we will transform it or change anything against Switzerland. Southgate will just see this as vindication of his ‘methods’ and we will get the same starting line up as we did yesterday all in the same positions, unless Trippier is injured and replaced likely with another right footer. I don’t know how many more opportunities Southgate wants before he learns something. We are miles off even Georgia in terms of functioning as a cohesive unit and anyone with real quality will wipe the floor with us. Saying that I refuse to believe we can play as badly as individuals again. However clearly the ‘second comings’ Mainoo and Palmer aren’t the answer as we are still shit when either is plugged into the ‘system’. This is deeper than individual players. It’s the whole philosophy and identity of the team. He must be the worst, most cautious and negative and yet stubborn coach at the competition.

The whole nation is now witnessing what it’s like to watch Moyes-esque football. And he’s not a bad bloke either. I actually started to feel a bit sorry for him in the last few mins of normal time when I thought about all the vitriol and ridicule he was going to face because it would have been Schteve levels. Graham Taylor levels and as a person he doesn’t deserve that especially after Euro 96, but as a manager unless he wins the tournament he’s picked his hill to die on and dug his own grave now. 100% England is looking for a new manager after this tournament, whether he resigns in defeat or somehow in glory.


Anyway…

Takashi Miike 1:23 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

only in clown world can you have a fake Aussie cunt in a kilt policing actual English fans about an England player. bellingham has been hang average for four games, and I agree with ron that he can fuck off with his "Who Else?" shit.

boleyn8420 1:14 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

The most annoying thing out of all of that (obviously happy we won) was that absolute cunt Southgate trying to justify his total inability to coach at this level with his 'thats why you leave players on when everyone is clamouring for change' Well against the Swiss he has to make at least one change, other than the one he does next to Rice, as Gheui is suspended. I never have or ever will like or think Southgate is equipped for this role. Just an FA yes man. Still lets hope we can beat the Swiss, we may get 3 shots this game. It really is like watching Moyes at International level.

Side of Ham 12:51 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

Look at McSvender trying to be one of us English folk…..and fucking it up…..

Ron Eff 12:33 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

The media didn’t tee up his “who else?” arrogance, Faux. He also has a habit of leaving something on someone after play has stopped. Needs to grow up a bit.

Manuel 12:27 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

I agree with pretty much all that Ronald, Bellingham is a bit of a dick. Not the best player in the world either, that would be Mbappe.

Fauxstralian 12:16 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

Perhaps the turgid unimaginative ‘journalists’ should stop asking banal shit like who writes your scripts?
He is a smart kid which is probably a disadvantage in dealing with the press

As I said he looks frustrated with what he is being asked to do and obviously other teams are trying to wind him up
Needs to calm down a bit to avoid red

Gary Strodders shank 12:15 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

Far Clough

Odegaard at Arsenal who is also Norway's captain and highly regarded in the role.

Rice coming in was not going to displace him.

fraser 12:14 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

How many dramatic late goals has he scored then?

I would say our top scorer was more likely and would have been shorter odds wouldn't you?

fraser 12:12 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

How many dramatic late goals has he scored then?

I would say our top scorer was more likely and would have been shorter odds wouldn't you?

Ron Eff 12:10 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

Bellingham would do well to lose this arrogance with the “who else?” bollocks and writing his own scripts. Fucking shit script if so. It’s very Ronaldo-esque and not at all endearing.

That over celebration at the end was pathetic, too. Should have held their hands up and got out of there for a debrief. The PR spin of the likes of Rice and Kane with “mentality” “never say die” just doesn’t wash with those who aren’t all gushy “it’s coming home” once every couple of years gimpy England fans. It was fucking Slovakia.

Lastly I’m sick to death of hearing performances aren’t important in tournament football from the players and pundits. That's exactly why it is important. Eventually the luck runs out as it should have yesterday.

I’d sack him mid tournament like Ivory Coast did. He has shown he either can’t learn or is too stubborn to do so.

Fauxstralian 12:06 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

Who said he was the best player in the world?

He just has that knack for the dramatic late goal as in a couple of El Classicos
Nice skill to have
If someone had said pre game that England would rescue the game with a 95th min equaliser who would you expect it to come from?

Far Cough 12:04 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

Gary, is Rice captain at the Gooners?

fraser 12:00 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

Sven-well I didn't say that did I you dramatic cunt.. I agree he's learning his game and only 21 and an excellent player, just far from being the best player in the world which was my point.

Gary Strodders shank 11:55 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

It s about time Rice was made captain

Kane and Walker no influence on those around them and can't drive the team forward like he can.

I thought he was a growing influence last night and unlucky to hit the post

We have all seen the job he can do at club level and he has the potential to step up again imo

Fauxstralian 11:53 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

How dare Jude of the Rovers not score a hat trick in every game at 20
One thing Ancelloti has realised that as he learns the game it is best to use his knack for a crucial goal in a more forward position

Hammer and Pickle 11:52 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

You’ve obviously been groomed to be thick, Twundle. How distressing and tragic.

Lee Trundle 11:46 Mon Jul 1
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Hammer and Pickle 11:20 Mon Jul 1
"Hope the Swiss finally rid us of this curse."

Poland don't have any matches coming up with the Swiss.

fraser 11:43 Mon Jul 1
Re: Euro 2024

"The only player in that team that could have done that"

That's a massive overhyped statement right there.
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We have some excellent players, you only have to see them for their clubs.

Of course he's an outstanding talent but he's scored 20 odd goals for Real Madrid..
Palmer and Bowen scored 20 goals one in an absolute basket case of a team one in a negative sit back anti football team.
He may get to be best player in the world but he's not there yet.

I've watched him both legs against City, both legs against Bayern and 4 games in this and he hasn't stood out in any of those games as the best player on the pitch, I'd he was the best in the world you'd expect him to do so.

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