Knockout Stages - Round of 16

[LCFCJohn]

46 minutes ago, Muzzy_no7 said:

Personally don’t care if it’s Madueke, Burn, Kane or Chalobah who gets goals or the winner but each to their own. 

Plenty cared when Saka, Rashford and Sancho were subject to vile abuse when they missed penalties against Italy in the Euros final in 2021, just saying.

[LCFCJohn]

9 minutes ago, leicsmac said:

Even UEFA are giving FIFA pelters over the Balogun decision now. 

Pot kettle and that but fair play. FIFA are a disgrace.

[spacemunky]

4 minutes ago, Kitchandro said:

Fantastic game, though I think there’s a slight overreaction from the media for England beating an also-ran nation that has only reached the quarter finals twice and never the last 4. It’s being reported as if we beat one of the big boys.

People keep slagging us(Canada), but we are man per man better than that Mexico side. How many of their players are playing at Bayern or Juve? 

 

They talk about Jimenez like he's world class, but he'd be sitting on our bench with Cyle f**king Larin 

 

Mexico had their home circus and that's it.

[ClaphamFox]

Just now, LCFCJohn said:

Pot kettle and that but fair play. FIFA are a disgrace.

UEFA's statement is a belter—dripping with icy contempt. They don't mince their words.

[LCFCJohn]

1 minute ago, ClaphamFox said:

UEFA's statement is a belter—dripping with icy contempt. They don't mince their words.

Oh I just mean because UEFA aren’t exactly clean when it comes to being money grabbing and a bit corrupt, albeit not on the same level as FIFA under Infantino.

[Bert]

15 minutes ago, Kitchandro said:

Fantastic game, though I think there’s a slight overreaction from the media for England beating an also-ran nation that has only reached the quarter finals twice and never the last 4. It’s being reported as if we beat one of the big boys.

Some people just can’t give England credit. 
 

It’s more to do with the context of the game. Most people that know the game are fully aware that on paper, the Mexicans are an average international side. 

 

[David Guiza II]

13 minutes ago, Kitchandro said:

Fantastic game, though I think there’s a slight overreaction from the media for England beating an also-ran nation that has only reached the quarter finals twice and never the last 4. It’s being reported as if we beat one of the big boys.

Context, though. They had an unbelievable record at the Azteca and we were down to 10 men for almost half the game. It's the sort of game that England sides of the past would have 'bottled' and rolled over in.

 

In a domestic context, I guess it's the equivalent to a formerly flaky Arsenal side going and getting a result somewhere like Elland Road or St James' with their backs to the wall and 10 men etc.

[foxfanazer]

20 minutes ago, Kitchandro said:

Fantastic game, though I think there’s a slight overreaction from the media for England beating an also-ran nation that has only reached the quarter finals twice and never the last 4. It’s being reported as if we beat one of the big boys.

At the very least it was a far more positive performance under difficult circumstances. I've been very critical of our world cup so far but can't fault them for last night 

[Samilktray]

25 minutes ago, Kitchandro said:

Fantastic game, though I think there’s a slight overreaction from the media for England beating an also-ran nation that has only reached the quarter finals twice and never the last 4. It’s being reported as if we beat one of the big boys.

Come on pal we’ve just played against a team whose stadium is a stones throw from the moon. Enjoy it 

[MPH]

Ooo errr, UEFA. I personally wouldn’t pick a fight with FIFA but it’s very brave if them to do so. For those that  haven’t seen, they’ve released a statement saying the decision to suspend the banning of Balogun is unjustifiable and incomprehensible and that the integrity of the game is at stake. 
 

of FIFA were to overturn the red card then fair enough, but they didn’t, they just suspended the ban that comes with it.

[Lionator]

11 minutes ago, MPH said:

Ooo errr, UEFA. I personally wouldn’t pick a fight with FIFA but it’s very brave if them to do so. For those that  haven’t seen, they’ve released a statement saying the decision to suspend the banning of Balogun is unjustifiable and incomprehensible and that the integrity of the game is at stake. 
 

of FIFA were to overturn the red card then fair enough, but they didn’t, they just suspended the ban that comes with it.

It’s almost like they’re correct. Imagine the uproar if Putin pulled this stunt in 2018 😂

[Spudulike]

1 hour ago, Bert said:

Some people just can’t give England credit. 
 

It’s more to do with the context of the game. Most people that know the game are fully aware that on paper, the Mexicans are an average international side. 

 

Better than an average international side. Currently ranked 14th.

[whoareyaaa]

Having Rice on a yellow from the 1st minute along with Bellingham on a suspension is another massive plus along with playing half the game with ten men.

 

 

[KingsX]

6 hours ago, Leicesterpool said:

Bring on the Norway!

 

    ... so said from the Northumbrians in 793.