Bibliogryphon 9,571 Posted July 6 I am expecting a robust performance from England tonight and a good scoreline (3-0) which will then allow the press to get excited until the semi-final 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 374 Posted July 6 1 minute ago, Bibliogryphon said: I am expecting a robust performance from England tonight and a good scoreline (3-0) which will then allow the press to get excited until the semi-final I can see England somehow getting to the final but Spain(my prediction to win tournament now) will batter us when we get there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted July 6 51 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: I am expecting a robust performance from England tonight and a good scoreline (3-0) which will then allow the press to get excited until the semi-final I'm using this space to reserve the right to come back and laugh like a drain at this in a few hours. This is win win, because if you are right and I am wrong I'll still be damned happy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,595 Posted July 6 No one mentioning yesterday's France v Portugal game? All turned into Ronaldo fans have we? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted July 6 Just now, time said: No one mentioning yesterday's France v Portugal game? All turned into Ronaldo fans have we? Another snooze fest, could barely keep awake. What is there to say about it? At least perhaps I'll feel less aggrieved when England play yet another negative game later? Ronaldo is a function of 'A list' celebs being granted more power and voice than they deserve. So far as I can tell, they'd have been better off without him, he didn't do much. His row Z effort was amusing mind. But it's hard to argue against the idea that Roberto Martinez was terrified of leaving him out. *Yes yes, I know I'm a football parvenu, but it's all gone quiet around here since everyone is still recovering from spending all Thursday night here instead of in bed. So I'll chatter to fill up the holes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinbabad 1,115 Posted July 6 4 minutes ago, time said: No one mentioning yesterday's France v Portugal game? All turned into Ronaldo fans have we? France performance was boring as hell, but unfortunately that’s not new. As for Cristiano, he’s clearly not the same as before, but at least he tries, he still goes on at 39, starting the shootout for Portugal, I admire that. The same goes for Pepe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,595 Posted July 6 3 minutes ago, En Passant said: Another snooze fest, could barely keep awake. What is there to say about it? At least perhaps I'll feel less aggrieved when England play yet another negative game later? Ronaldo is a function of 'A list' celebs being granted more power and voice than they deserve. So far as I can tell, they'd have been better off without him, he didn't do much. His row Z effort was amusing mind. But it's hard to argue against the idea that Roberto Martinez was terrified of leaving him out. *Yes yes, I know I'm a football parvenu, but it's all gone quiet around here since everyone is still recovering from spending all Thursday night here instead of in bed. So I'll chatter to fill up the holes. That amused me too, 19-year-old Ronald would have buried that (hell, 38 year-old Ronaldo would have). 2 minutes ago, Sinbabad said: France performance was boring as hell, but unfortunately that’s not new. As for Cristiano, he’s clearly not the same as before, but at least he tries, he still goes on at 39, starting the shootout for Portugal, I admire that. The same goes for Pepe. A strangely stilted performance from them, considering the players out there, thought they improved when Dembele came on for Griezeman (a bit like when Watkins came on for Kane previously). I'm sorry to see Portugal go out but not sorry to see Ronaldo go out. Pepe deserved better (still, I wouldn't put it past him to still be around for the World Cup). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,577 Posted July 6 1 hour ago, time said: No one mentioning yesterday's France v Portugal game? All turned into Ronaldo fans have we? Ronaldo should have been subbed at half time. He's supposed to be a "Goat" up there with Messi and even Mbappe and yet every time he has been given an opportunity to shoot a goal in normal time he has missed. I even posted on social media yesterday that I felt he's got a bet with someone or been bribed to miss goals. Pepe at least tries to give the other players hell when trying to go for goal. His performance at his age was amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Master Obit 828 Posted July 6 1 hour ago, ladyfiona said: Ronaldo should have been subbed at half time. He's supposed to be a "Goat" up there with Messi and even Mbappe and yet every time he has been given an opportunity to shoot a goal in normal time he has missed. I even posted on social media yesterday that I felt he's got a bet with someone or been bribed to miss goals. Pepe at least tries to give the other players hell when trying to go for goal. His performance at his age was amazing. Including all the free kicks he's hogged, he had over 30 shots throughout the tournament and scored none of them. That's absolutely abysmal. He missed (by a colossal margin) an absolute sitter last night that I reckon even I'd have had a reasonable chance of scoring. He's an arrogant prick who believes that the sun is still shining on his career, but the last few glimmers of sunlight are rapidly setting and he needs to take his odious personality elsewhere. If you're going to be a twat, at least be a good-looking twat. Otherwise you give me zero cause to defend your presence. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MariNisia 4,189 Posted July 6 About Spain... my respects to Mr. Luis de la Fuente, extraordinary person, that without doubt he knows how to coach a team. He took on the difficult challenge of coaching a broken team which was down on moral. As a result of its highly-professional and serious work, Luis de la Fuente has transformed the Spanish team since taking over from Luis Enrique in December 2022. The team is under construction, but the roots of the tree are already growing. Congratulations to Mr. De la Fuente for his excellent work. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,582 Posted July 6 5 hours ago, En Passant said: Another snooze fest, could barely keep awake. What is there to say about it? At least perhaps I'll feel less aggrieved when England play yet another negative game later? Ronaldo is a function of 'A list' celebs being granted more power and voice than they deserve. So far as I can tell, they'd have been better off without him, he didn't do much. His row Z effort was amusing mind. But it's hard to argue against the idea that Roberto Martinez was terrified of leaving him out. *Yes yes, I know I'm a football parvenu, but it's all gone quiet around here since everyone is still recovering from spending all Thursday night here instead of in bed. So I'll chatter to fill up the holes. Martinez was hired because it was known he would treat Ronaldo like this. He did the same as Belgium manager keeping all the favourites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted July 6 8 hours ago, Bibliogryphon said: I am expecting a robust performance from England tonight and a good scoreline (3-0) which will then allow the press to get excited until the semi-final Er no. But then I wasn't right either. Lets call it a (1-1) draw... ...and 5-3 on pens 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Master Obit 828 Posted July 6 I'm glad it went to penalties. I've been wanting to see Cole Palmer slip one in for a very long time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted July 6 So, just talking to Mrs MPFC who suffered through that with me, I'm thinking we equal our best Euros performance from here (beaten finalists) but this time we're well beaten because I can't see us holding either Spain or France over 90 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,577 Posted July 6 It's going to be Netherlands V England on Tuesday. So...yeah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted July 6 10 minutes ago, ladyfiona said: It's going to be Netherlands V England on Tuesday. So...yeah. Wednesday 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,029 Posted July 10 It's all go, isn't it? Commentator 1 - Not a penalty. Commentator 2 - Not a pen for me. Referee Expert ; Kicks him on the follow through, not a penalty. Commentator 3 - Yes definitely not a penalty. Referee - Penalty. Kane scores. Hilarious. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Master Obit 828 Posted July 10 Yeah it was a soft penalty but we've had bad decisions go against us in the past. Sometimes you benefit from shocking decisions, sometimes you get royally screwed. As long as there are referees with subjective opinions, there will be bad decisions. I'd rather we win more legitimately, though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,029 Posted July 10 1 minute ago, Master Obit said: Yeah it was a soft penalty but we've had bad decisions go against us in the past. Sometimes you benefit from shocking decisions, sometimes you get royally screwed. As long as there are referees with subjective opinions, there will be bad decisions. I'd rather we win more legitimately, though. I'm a casual watcher of the game these days. A lot more falling over, a lot more tippety tappety and a lot more cheating. That said, England are playing well. But I disagree it was a soft penalty. It wasn't a penalty. Gary Neville was right as was everybody else except Ian Wright, who apparently is a prick these days. The game is being rigged before your very eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Master Obit 828 Posted July 10 1 minute ago, YoungWillz said: I'm a casual watcher of the game these days. A lot more falling over, a lot more tippety tappety and a lot more cheating. That said, England are playing well. But I disagree it was a soft penalty. It wasn't a penalty. Gary Neville was right as was everybody else except Ian Wright, who apparently is a prick these days. The game is being rigged before your very eyes. Read soft as "definitely shouldn't habe been" Are all the refs in on this conspiracy to fix matches? I'm curious how far it extends. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,029 Posted July 12 As we are back and running (for how long?) well done England. Deserved to win with their first decent performance. (Despite the "penalty"). Final prediction: Spain 6 - England 2. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted July 12 2 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Final prediction: Spain 6 - England 2. This, surely, is more goals than have been scored in the whole tournament so far?.....well, it feels like it. England 2 - 1 Spain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,577 Posted July 13 England 3 - 2 Spain and it will go to penalties. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
