Today's Football - 2023/2024 Season

[witchdoc187]

There's a reason Pickford is number 1 and it's a really good one

 

[Magus]

Just seen this. Wasn't Pickford like goalie of the tournament in world cup and last euros? He's been outstanding. That's why he's still no1

I'm not Pickford's biggest fan, he does have some mad moments, but I don't think he has ever let England down.

 

[witchdoc187]

I'm not Pickford's biggest fan, he does have some mad moments, but I don't think he has ever let England down.

I love him. We'd have been relegated last few years if not for him in my opinion. Also my son is a goalie because of him and wears his Pickford kit for every game he plays out here in Spain. So I'm dead biased. But appreciate everyone has their opinions

 

[barneygumble]

What I took from last night.

Watkins absolutely fits Aston Villa style of play - but doesn't quite cut it for England, at least under Southgate.

Bowen - a similar situation for me, even though he wasn't actually that bad.

Branthwaite - probably didn't do himself justice, as opposed to realising the game was done, I think people will see the yellow and cast judgement.

Alexander Arnold - Despite being unconvinced by him at DM, his passing can't be doubted and I reckon he'll be a nap for the XI alongside Rice.

England have a very solid core of players in

Pickford, Stones, Walker, Tripper, Rice, Foden, Bellingham, Palmer, Saka, Kane, Alexander Arnold.
There are some who I don't think are good enough (Maddison, Bowen, Dunk, Watkins) but lots of reason to be excited.

The emergence of Eze, Wharton, Branthwaite, Mainoo I think is exciting for future and if all continue their upwards trajectory; they'll have an excellent international career.

7 I'd drop

Trafford
Quansah
Jones
Maddison
Bowen - I just don't see how he gets minutes
Watkins - Not suited to the system
Dunk - I'd take Konsa over Dunk

 

[Billy Dean]

What I took from last night.

Watkins absolutely fits Aston Villa style of play - but doesn't quite cut it for England, at least under Southgate.

Bowen - a similar situation for me, even though he wasn't actually that bad.

Branthwaite - probably didn't do himself justice, as opposed to realising the game was done, I think people will see the yellow and cast judgement.

Alexander Arnold - Despite being unconvinced by him at DM, his passing can't be doubted and I reckon he'll be a nap for the XI alongside Rice.

England have a very solid core of players in

Pickford, Stones, Walker, Tripper, Rice, Foden, Bellingham, Palmer, Saka, Kane, Alexander Arnold.
There are some who I don't think are good enough (Maddison, Bowen, Dunk, Watkins) but lots of reason to be excited.

The emergence of Eze, Wharton, Branthwaite, Mainoo I think is exciting for future and if all continue their upwards trajectory; they'll have an excellent international career.

7 I'd drop

Trafford
Quansah
Jones
Maddison
Bowen - I just don't see how he gets minutes
Watkins - Not suited to the system
Dunk - I'd take Konsa over Dunk

I think that's pretty much the 7 I'd go for I think. It's a bit harsh on Bowen and Maddison especially as they've been doing well for England recently, but I couldn't think of who to drop them for. I reckon it's a straight choice between Eze and Maddison for one position. And Bowen is competing with the likes of Saka, Foden and Palmer on the right

 

[barneygumble]

I think that's pretty much the 7 I'd go for I think. It's a bit harsh on Bowen and Maddison especially as they've been doing well for England recently, but I couldn't think of who to drop them for. I reckon it's a straight choice between Eze and Maddison for one position. And Bowen is competing with the likes of Saka, Foden and Palmer on the right

I don't dislike Bowen - I think there's a reason he's performed as well as he has for West Ham, he's got a lot of quality features.

It's wrong time, wrong place for me.

If it's a toss up between Gordon and Bowen, I take Gordon, as I think he's just got that little more quality.

I don't think Maddison is actually that good. When he shows flashes of brilliance I can't argue, but it's more often than not flashes, rather than sustained periods.

Eze shouldn't even be in consideration; the fella has such a raw quality, a bit like Doku, which could be crucial if a game goes to Extra Time. Unbelievable player, surely he doesn't miss out now?

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

1996 England

<p>The world’s most controversial referee, the deadliest group of death, the incredible psychic powers of Kevin Keegan and a seemingly endless exercise in negativity as football ‘comes home’ and we deepdive Euro 96 in England.</p><p>With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please...

player.fm

Decent podcast where they look back at previous World Cup and Euro's

I recently started the 1986 one and now I have "Diamond Lights" stuck in my head

 

[witchdoc187]

 

[Simon Buttle]

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

Tackle was reckless but the madness that followed it was straight up assault

 

[Preki]

Tackle was reckless but the madness that followed it was straight up assault

Which game is it from?

 

[Littlesue]

Wenches worse than the blokes now, like being back in the school playground

 

[Rita_Poon]

Snide left hook. Big hit from a big girl. Amazing there wasn't a full ruck there. Have a season off, crud tackle as well.

 

[YoboCopter]

Is this the end of the prem?

 

[sd_1992]

Is this the end of the prem?

FFP/PSR has always been very clearly illegal.

Good on City for finally challenging it.

Hope if/when they succeed we sue the PL for the missing prize money from last year.