England Senior Squad-general Discussions Thread

It seemed more a case of being distracted. I always wonder about the advisability of getting too hysterical when scoring a goal. It's the sort of thing they warn 10 year olds about.

Throughout the game I thought United could get the break through goal. They did, after defending stoutly, and of course quickly ********ed it up.

 

Enter Jose matriculating down the sidelines. I am of the opinion you let the fans do the celebrating and leave your celebrating until the game is over. for one thing there is the lack of focus. the other thing is getting in position to start the game. once everyone is on their respective sides the ref will blow for the restart (i have seen where players are getting back to their positions when the restart occurs)

this was definitely school boy in nature.

 

What Jose did has been mentioned elsewhere with some people thinking it wasn't an issue but, for me, that sort of thing makes the difference in some games where the margins are tight. Whether you'd call it 'professionalism' or a 'winning mentality' or just plain bullshit, making the players realise the game hasn't actually finished is sometimes necessary.

TBH I don't think it would have made any difference coz Bayern would probably have scored but, nevertheless...

 

I think his actions do two things. One, he gave specific instructions so indivudual players knew what adjustment was needed. second, the very action would force the other players to keep their focus. that cannot be overstated. he was aware of the situation and now his team was too.

 

england can take who they want, they've no chance

 

England can take who they want where to have a chance of doing what?

Put more simply, WTF are you blathering about?

 

Most people who pick England to fail want them to fail. We saw that at the Euros.

 

All i know is yagavo is one ugly fcuk

 

The reactions to his post in here are a bit embarrassing.

 

But bloody funny

The guy's a troll and probably a sock... why should we give him a warm welcome? Have you ever heard anyone on here say England are going to win a major championship? I mean, EVER???

 

Thing is, i doubt he is from an imperious footballing nation himself

No one thinks england are winning anything, we will do well to get out the group

 

Not giving him a warm welcome is one thing, stooping to his level (or lower) is another.

 

Good to see Sterling putting the first goal away like a good un. Let's hope he can make a habit of it. Sadly, Scuffer Sturridge still suffering from biggameitis.

 

I didn't stoop to his level.. I stopped to my level which, unfortunately, is a lot lower



Jeez, lighten up mate. Guy comes on here mouthing off and he gets a verbal slap. What's the big deal?

 

I'm hopeful we might get out the group but not hopeful we'll win the game after. If we get a 1/4 final I'll be pleased.

 

If we win the group we won't have a terribly difficult match. In fact we will probably be favored to win because the group of teams we could potentially play are not great.

 

It's just so juvenile. Makes us looks like a complete set of simpletons.

 

Your point being...?

 

If we win it y'mean? Hmm... well, OK! Not that that's a given though, by ANY means.

I'm just saying we're not unrealistic about our chances, that's all. Most of us have a pretty good idea what will happen and how we'll perform.

We just hope to be pleasantly surprised.

 

Just you wait, everyone has an 'insight' regarding England and come out of the woodwork every two years to share their wisdom with England fans. He's just the first of many, it's going to be a drag.

 

I'd forgotten Jenks is still a relative 'noob', (as the phrase has it). Yes, some people have to learn the hard way

They'll be crawling out of the woodwork soon enough I suppose.

In that sense the 2008 euros were something of a blessing because we didn't have to put up with them.

 

Sorry jenks, but my level is lower than that....wait till this place is tormented during the wc

 

Maybe we were a little hard on the guy but it's not like we haven't seen this stuff for YEARS, is it.

In any case if someone posts this then they won't receive the warmest of responses, will they