England v Czech Republic Match Thread

[trabuch]

Every time I see Gareth Southgate I expect to see a big drip hanging off the end of his nose, for some reason. Maybe I just associate him with a big drip.

[Legend_in_blue]

So dull to watch.

[DJ Barry Hammond]

Strange thing is… as uninspiring as we’ve been so far, I could see us boring our way to glory.
 

 

[RoboFox]

England might go and win it playing like this but it won’t mean much if the population has died of boredom.

[RowlattsFox]

From memory, dull teams do tend to do alright. Might need to practice penalties though. 

[Duquesne Whistle]

I was screaming for the inclusion of Grealish. He did create the goal and it was a moment England needed, but didn't have much of the ball after that.

Saka was a revelation at times. Quick, aggressive attacking when he had the chance. He was a breath of fresh air.

 

Not sure the Czechs gave a toss about losing. Definitely bigger challenges to come. I think we should start as underdogs for the next game, if you ignore the ridiculous bookies and media.

[Guest ttfn]

This will all be worth it if we beat Germany on penalties.

[Guest StevieLynex]

5 minutes ago, foxes_rule1978 said:

Tournament now starts, no easy route this time the true test is in the last 16 

Great achievement to be one of the best 16 teams in Europe - well done lads

[ealingfox]

3 minutes ago, RoboFox said:

England might go and win it playing like this but it won’t mean much if the population has died of boredom.

 

Counter argument: Yes it will.

[foxfanazer]

We won't win the tournament anyway but even if we did, playing the way we are I'm not sure how much enjoyment I could really take from it. Hopefully we liven up a bit but I won't hold my breath

[foxes_rule1978]

Remember Portugal sent everyone to sleep but win the tournament, don’t knock it  okay it is boring as sh*t but if the results come and we actually beat a good side in the knockouts then I’m happy 

[Guest StevieLynex]

1 minute ago, StevieLynex said:

Great achievement to be one of the best 16 teams in Europe - well done lads

In years gone by, only eight teams played in the European Championship finals - that was a true test

[RoboFox]

Just now, ealingfox said:

 

Counter argument: Yes it will.

No I mean literally. It’s literally going to bore everyone to death.

[filbertway]

Feel much better for skipping the  game. We will be put out of our misery in the next game and hopefully that'll be the end of Southgate.

 

Positive is that we doubled our shots on target for the tournament to 4 tonight. So well done lads.

[Vacamion]

6 minutes ago, Foxy_Bear said:

We will talk proudly about 1 draw in 3 games and you lot will greet and bitch and moan about 2 wins and a draw.... swings and roundabouts. 

 

I'm sure we can count on your support in our coming fixture 

 

 

[foxes_rule1978]

2 minutes ago, StevieLynex said:

Great achievement to be one of the best 16 teams in Europe - well done lads

Not an achievement but it is when the tournament starts… just as it used to before this 24 rubbish 

Edited 22 June 2021 by foxes_rule1978

[Super_horns]

Nice easy game against France /Germany or Portugal next ..

 

(Maybe Hungary)

Guess we have to beat the best at some point .

[trabuch]

1 minute ago, foxfanazer said:

We won't win the tournament anyway but even if we did, playing the way we are I'm not sure how much enjoyment I could really take from it. Hopefully we liven up a bit but I won't hold my breath

If we do win Southgate will be manager until 2050

[Gazi Giray]

3 minutes ago, Izzy said:

Gazi Giray for England manager I say 

 

Sure. Who is Southgate ? .. A defensive manager.. I can turn English Team to a biggest storm. Every game they take 3-4-5  goal difference. 

[Guest StevieLynex]

Southgate is more obsessed with clean sheets than our Claudio was

[MattFox]

Reminds me of Capello's side in 2010 this 

[shen]

1 minute ago, Gazi Giray said:

 

Sure. Who is Southgate ? .. A defensive manager.. I can turn English Team to a biggest storm. Every game they take 3-4-5  goal difference. 

Start by taking Senol Günes' job. That Turkey side should have done much better.

[foxes_rule1978]

1 minute ago, StevieLynex said:

Southgate is more obsessed with clean sheets than our Claudio was

Seen clean sheets win this tournament before, might not be exciting but could be winning football 

[Duquesne Whistle]

4 minutes ago, Foxy_Bear said:

I didn't actually! Right off the tip of my head. Highlight of our campaign. 

Well, you called it 100% off the cuff then.. Not sure why it is. Is it the relentless England media that makes us grow up down here almost always expecting more than we get? Conversely, I still think the Scottish media went a bit over the top, but the fans dgaf, they're just happy to follow the team, come what may.

 

Fair play mate, campaign is over but Scotland didn't disgrace themselves and you did shade the game at Wembley, that'll never change.

You still have a team to support in the next round, you just don't know who England will face yet 

 

 

 

[trabuch]

I think we can beat Portugal. Then who knows where it goes.