World Cup 2022

[4 Eyes Better Than 2]

And I would have gotten away with it too legs if it wasn’t for you and your gigantic sandwich eating dog

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I was trying to find that post for about a week as I knew I’d seen you say wales would finish top of the group. Made up @MaupsGoat posted the missing part.

 

[davek]

yeah lad, gordon over saka innit

That doesn't make sense. How much do you rate Saka?

 

[davek]

In a conversation, pre tournament, sure, But seeing the two teams this last 2 weeks? Was not in the least surprised. I dont think the group results would have been expected neither. Belgium and Germany sunk, Japan and someone else going through.

Basically, I think this England squad, for the last 4 or 6 years or so, has progressed. In so many ways. Will they beat France? Dunno. But if they lose, it wont be some hyper French team that demolishes them. If England beat them, unless some 20 minutes explosion occurs, again, it will be a pen. a Kane, maybe a Bellingham.

I dont think there's any question England are one of the favourite countries at the WC. But that's been the case in many competitions.

IMO I think they missed the boat when they lost to Italy at the Euro Championships. I think that was peak England for this generation. Yes, Bellingham and Saka are more mature, but that England defence is pretty average at best. Walker, Stones and Maguire have deteriorated since then, and the Rice-Phillips CM duo is not there to protect them.

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[McBain]

Im just wondering if Daves hate of the English extends to things like English Muffins and English Breakfast tea.

“You’re a pale imitation of a crumpet!” munch munch munch

 

[Walken]

Im just wondering if Daves hate of the English extends to things like English Muffins and English Breakfast tea.

“You’re a pale imitation of a crumpet!” munch munch munch

On tea at least he will be diligently tracing the geneology of the plant back to its indiginous home as the kettle boils.

 

[st.domingo]

Tea-drinking is surely the most egregious cultural appropriation

 

[DanEFC92]

This and that Guardian article. American viewers: what have you made of Fox Sports coverage?

 

[ETID]

Guess who'll have the last laugh on saturday when England get pumped by Les Bleu?

I still cant fathom this btw: Evertonians supporting England.

The embarrassment of it.

Where does the supposed embarrassment stem from?

 

[davek]

Where does the supposed embarrassment stem from?

For supporting the team of a country that's marginalised and rubbished this area for decades.

 

[Billy Dean]

For supporting the team of a country that's marginalised and rubbished this area for decades.

What about Peter Reid Dave?

 

[davek]

What about Peter Reid Dave?

He used to play for England, he cant very well say he wants them beaten.

 

[duncs pigeon]

For supporting the team of a country that's marginalised and rubbished this area for decades.

Didnt you support the England womens team in the Euros? Should rephrase that - you did support the woman team.

 

[mmmmsnouts]

American viewers: what have you made of Fox Sports coverage?

Shambles. Someone has to outbid them for 2026. Has to.

 

[Rook]

They were trying to get it in the box as much as they could. If you have a load of yard dogs standing on their own 18 yard box for 120 minutes it's a bit difficult.

I missed OT b/c had to do work stuf, and it was looking like 0-0. heard they hit or post late so maybe really pushing then. I kept watching 20 something passes around the box, then cross which was getting easily blocked quite a bit. They did win all 4 rounds in 2010, 1-0 w/ all goals coming in the 2nd half/ET. So I guess they trying to wear them out playing keep a way. That being said Inesta, Alonso, Xavi, Villa aren't there anymore and you prob can't dial up a goal when u need it. Also if Morocco were tired, 5 subs these days. At no time did I ever think Morocco was expending much energy defending.

 

[Rook]

This and that Guardian article. American viewers: what have you made of Fox Sports coverage?

1. ESPN always did great w/ international footie. Coverage was better than Europe.

2. Comcast - is a good presenter of the prem, pre-game isn't as good w/o Kyle Martino

3. Fox - Improved from dumpster fire to awful.

4. CBS/Paramount/Bleacher Report (C-league) - ArsenalFanTV has better production values. Steve Nash (ex-NBA point guard) was once an analyst.