foxes_rule1978 Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 1 minute ago, Isle of Wight Fox said: Kane pretty much nailed on for Golden Boot now Mbappe needs a hat trick even if Kane doesn’t score and we don’t beat Croatia he will get it. Well done
Nalis Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 Honesty think if France play average for them (not even badly) and England /Croatia play well for them then France will lose. 2
Kitchandro Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 The annoying thing is listening to the pundits patronise everyone, saying we’ve got to give France credit and calling it ‘fascinating’ half an hour in. It’s unwatchable at times, can’t they just be honest and say it was a turgid game between 2 substandard teams by World Cup semi-final standards. Say that the World Cup is not about who can kill a game better, and that football is supposed to be entertainment. Even the goal it was settled on was shit, and the player cared so little that he did a cringey pre-planned celebration rather than going mental like a normal human being. I don’t think there’s ever been a more narcissistic team than this French one. 1
Arriba Los Zorros Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 3 minutes ago, Kitchandro said: The annoying thing is listening to the pundits patronise everyone, saying we’ve got to give France credit and calling it ‘fascinating’ half an hour in. It’s unwatchable at times, can’t they just be honest and say it was a turgid game between 2 substandard teams by World Cup semi-final standards. Say that the World Cup is not about who can kill a game better, and that football is supposed to be entertainment. Even the goal it was settled on was shit, and the player cared so little that he did a cringey pre-planned celebration rather than going mental like a normal human being. I don’t think there’s ever been a more narcissistic team than this French one. It was a high-quality, engrossing match. French defence was next level, as were their counter attacks Belgium were very good in trying to break them down but ultimately couldn't do it. We're at an era in football where defence and counter attacking has yet to be worked out. You don't always have to be so critical about everything 3
foxes_rule1978 Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 2 minutes ago, Arriba Los Zorros said: It was a high-quality, engrossing match. French defence was next level, as were their counter attacks Belgium were very good in trying to break them down but ultimately couldn't do it. We're at an era in football where defence and counter attacking has yet to be worked out. You don't always have to be so critical about everything First half it looked a match even with no goals once the French went ahead and dropped back Belgium didn’t have a clue. Job done for France but nothing to really fear for us or Croatia
ARM1968 Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 That was frankly dog turd. Belgium didn’t turn up and France were boring as feck. Mbappe couple of nice moves, but I truly think they are beatable.
EastAnglianFox Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 Are the pundits on some sort of ridiculous commission for everytime they can stroke one out over Mbappe!? Good young player dont get me wrong but fvck me its like they have never seen a 19 year old with pace before. 1
leicsmac Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 36 minutes ago, Arriba Los Zorros said: It was a high-quality, engrossing match. French defence was next level, as were their counter attacks Belgium were very good in trying to break them down but ultimately couldn't do it. We're at an era in football where defence and counter attacking has yet to be worked out. You don't always have to be so critical about everything 2 Yes. Yes he does.
Finnegan Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 47 minutes ago, Nalis said: Honesty think if France play average for them (not even badly) and England /Croatia play well for them then France will lose. Let's be honest, if its an England France final its going to come down to which team ****s up first from a set piece.
shen Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 I thought this was possibly the best game from a technical point of view. Both teams had so much obvious class with the ball. Didn't think either deserved to lose and as poorly advised as it might be on here, to me, this was the "moral" final between the two best teams in this tournament (no disrespect to England or Croatia).
Guest Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 1 hour ago, Kitchandro said: The annoying thing is listening to the pundits patronise everyone, saying we’ve got to give France credit and calling it ‘fascinating’ half an hour in. It’s unwatchable at times, can’t they just be honest and say it was a turgid game between 2 substandard teams by World Cup semi-final standards. Say that the World Cup is not about who can kill a game better, and that football is supposed to be entertainment. Even the goal it was settled on was shit, and the player cared so little that he did a cringey pre-planned celebration rather than going mental like a normal human being. I don’t think there’s ever been a more narcissistic team than this French one. Thought it was a really good game. One of those high level tactical ones that becomes engrossing. You don't seem to know very much about football.
ARM1968 Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 1 hour ago, Gerbold said: I see you're a proper adrenaline fan. This was a game for football connoisseurs - the two best teams in the world - both evenly matched and a single goal deciding it. If you believe that it's going to be anything other than much the same display by England (if they get through) or Croatia (ditto) then you're bemused. This standard of football isn't for you, really, is it? You prefer lots of goals and sloppy defending - yes? Maybe dig out the DVD of Germany beating Brazil in 2014 and give this year's final a miss - because, unless France score a hatful, you're going to be asleep by half-time. Frankly, good football is wasted on you. Now who can’t leave it alone my torch bearing friend? Your pseudo superiority is laughable really, or perhaps pitiable. That match wasc pretty much the antithesis of your earlier declarations regarding the beautiful game. However I’m sure you and your likeminded group of conisseurs thoroughly enjoyed it. It was dull, stagnant and few of the main players turned up. Still, each to their own I guess.
Max Wall Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 3 hours ago, gurru991 said: I never knew a Scottish woman played for Motherwell Paul Lambert 1
Max Wall Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 3 hours ago, Izzy Muzzett said: Decent but not sure it was that orgasmic We're not all as capable of orgasmic as Izzy 'Trousersnake' Muzzet mate, give us a break.
Nick Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 2 hours ago, Col city fan said: Well done @Swan Lesta You were spot on mate. France did just have the edge. I thought they’d be more goals because of space and pace an all that but I also thought that France would play on the break and give Belgium possession. To be honest France scoring first ruined the game a bit as it would have been great to see a more open game. Though Frace had the edge I expected a different game in all honesty, almost what it could have been but didn’t quite turn into! England 2 Croatia 0 you heard it here first. ?
Izzy Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 7 minutes ago, Max Wall said: We're not all as capable of orgasmic as Izzy 'Trousersnake' Muzzet mate, give us a break. 1
gurru991 Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, EastAnglianFox said: Are the pundits on some sort of ridiculous commission for everytime they can stroke one out over Mbappe!? Good young player dont get me wrong but fvck me its like they have never seen a 19 year old with pace before. This is way more than a kid with pace Not too many 19 year olds playing for a top team at the world cup. He is very good and only going to get better. The pundits are over the top but that is what they are paid to do Edited 10 July 2018 by gurru991
treer Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 France were as good as they needed to be , Belgium didn't turn up, they froze , they were crap. Until the goal, pretty even, and that is with Lukaku toucihng the ball only 5 times. England will force France up a notch, its a question of how much France can raise their game from tonight's game, because if they cannot raise it sufficiently, then"FOOTBALLS COMING HOME"
foxfanazer Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 1 minute ago, treer said: France were as good as they needed to be , Belgium didn't turn up, they froze , they were crap. Until the goal, pretty even, and that is with Lukaku toucihng the ball only 5 times. England will force France up a notch, its a question of how much France can raise their game from tonight's game, because if they cannot raise it sufficiently, then"FOOTBALLS COMING HOME" Are we just totally accepting that tomorrow’s game is a formality now?
MahrezFan Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 11 minutes ago, gurru991 said: This is way more than a kid with pace Not too many 19 year olds playing for a top team at the world cup. He is very good and only going to get better. The pundits are over the top but that is what they are paid to do He reminds me a bit of the Brazilian Ronaldo with his acceleration. Although he is 19, he makes other players look like kids who can't keep up. 1
gurru991 Posted 10 July 2018 Posted 10 July 2018 33 minutes ago, foxfanazer said: Are we just totally accepting that tomorrow’s game is a formality now? No.... Croatia will be very tough to beat
Jaspa Posted 11 July 2018 Posted 11 July 2018 Two very solid teams who tactically set an organised defence before anything else, yes there were absolute fantastic quality players against each other but it was a pretty boring match; maybe it was the lack of atmosphere in the stadium, maybe it stems from my perceptive distaste for the France team. Apart from Kante that is, I think without him France would've been out earlier on, Belgium seemed to try to cut N'Golo out, going to the wings and then back into the CF often, they had no space to operate in infront of the box and De Bruyne was stifled, Belgium had chances they still should've took in the first half though and did nothing in the second. It wasn't a very good match, it had a couple of moments like Mbappe's skillful pass and yes tactically it's interesting how teams that far in this competition go about their business but it was a drab game for that stage.
Chico1958 Posted 11 July 2018 Posted 11 July 2018 12 hours ago, PhillippaT said: I'd still wait until England have played before making such statements, even if I'd agree (What we really want is Maguire and Vardy (probably off the bench) to score the winning goals in the final! ) I forgot............ he also won an FA Cup medal. What a player........plus they looked good and solid again last night. Lets get Croatia out of the way and hope The Little French Guy hasa bad day. Best of Luck people
Koke Posted 11 July 2018 Posted 11 July 2018 It's funny because nobody rates Dechamps or Martinez. In fact they are roundly mocked by a lot of people for being tactically clueless. The France v England/Croatia will be another 1 goal decider so if people thought last night was "turgid", I suggest they give the final a miss and watch Wimbledon instead. 2
Dan Posted 11 July 2018 Posted 11 July 2018 Was I watching a different game to everyone else? I strangely quite enjoyed it I agree the atmosphere was garbage though.
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