World Cup

DJ HammerDJ Hammer
in Men's Internationals
A few players omitted from the England squad who probably expected to be chosen. I’ve no problem with Bowen not being selected, he hasn’t had the best of seasons, which could be said, is a reflection of West Ham’s season. By the same token what I can’t understand is Tottenham’s DJed Spence being selected. Have I missed something?
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  • DJ HammerDJ Hammer
    Despite being relegated with West Ham, Jarrod Bowen was the only English player to reach 20 goal contributions in the Premier League in 2025/26. Yet he was still overlooked for the England World Cup squad

    ⭐️ Bowen: 20 (9G, 11A)

    Gibbs-White: 19 (15G, 4A)
    Watkins: 19 (16G, 3A)
  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    edited May 25
    Gibbs White didn’t make the squad either.
  • DJ HammerDJ Hammer
    thornburyiron said:

    Gibbs White didn’t make the squad either.

    He’s there to draw the comparison with Bowen.
  • chicagohammerchicagohammer
    To be honest, I would not have picked Bowen either - a number of his assists were from corners and he has squandered far more opportunities than made the best of - in general play I think his form has certainly dipped in recent months - I feel that Gibbs White has more reason to be aggrieved, football, imo, is very much a “form” sport and he has been in the form of his life.
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    Bowen hasn’t played anywhere near his level this season, we wouldn’t have gone down if he had. The stats mask his performances. He’s also not really ever done that much in an England shirt, even at his best, so I’m not surprised he didn’t make it. Hopefully he can get back into form soon though and get to the Euros.
  • stevesteve
    Are you two trying to put clubs off bidding for him if so great job =)
  • SlackerSlacker
    OutcastLondoner said:

    Bowen hasn’t played anywhere near his level this season, we wouldn’t have gone down if he had.

    Oooh that’s harsh.

  • IronHerbIronHerb
    OutcastLondoner said:

    Bowen hasn’t played anywhere near his level this season, we wouldn’t have gone down if he had. The stats mask his performances.

    I think you'll find Potter ,Kilman, Paqueta, Areola, Hermansen, AWB and others are ahead of Bowen in the not doing enough category.
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    IronHerb said:

    OutcastLondoner said:

    Bowen hasn’t played anywhere near his level this season, we wouldn’t have gone down if he had. The stats mask his performances.

    I think you'll find Potter ,Kilman, Paqueta, Areola, Hermansen, AWB and others are ahead of Bowen in the not doing enough category.
    I’m not really saying he didn’t do enough. But I think in the past he’s saved us because he is so good and for whatever reason he wasn’t able to conjure that up this season. Just a few more games where he could’ve driven the team forward like he has in the past and we would’ve had the points to stay up. I don’t really mean to blame Bowen, more that it shows how reliant we are on him to be at his best to save us.
  • DJ HammerDJ Hammer
    On another World Cup topic….at long last ticket prices being addressed. Lifted from the BBC.

    Fifa must answer questions after allegations of "artificially inflating prices" and "misleading fans" over the sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup.
    It comes as the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey officially launched an investigation into Fifa's practices.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Wouldn't it be good if Infantino gets arrested at the Final.
  • ASLEFshruggedASLEFshrugged
    Make it part of the half time show...
  • chicagohammerchicagohammer
    This half time show nonsense is irritating- I am slightly surprised they have not gone the whole hog and looked to insert advert breaks at corners and goal kicks


    Oh boy - what have I done
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    chicagohammer said:

    This half time show nonsense is irritating- I am slightly surprised they have not gone the whole hog and looked to insert advert breaks at corners and goal kicks


    Oh boy - what have I done


    That’s what the drinks breaks are for.
  • claretandblueskyclaretandbluesky
    There is talk about visitor numbers being way down on previous World Cups due to the Trump effect. I really hope so, to see empty stadiums would let America know exactly how the rest of the world see the idiot they elected.
  • FortuneseekerFortuneseeker
    IMHO It's more to do with the ticket pricing and cost of travel than Trump.
  • alderzalderz
    Fortuneseeker said:

    IMHO It's more to do with the ticket pricing and cost of travel than Trump.

    Classic bit of both. There are plenty of people around the world who are very unlikely to feel safe in that country, regardless of the price of tickets. There are plenty of people who would go regardless but are priced out.
  • ASLEFshruggedASLEFshrugged
    claretandbluesky said:

    There is talk about visitor numbers being way down on previous World Cups due to the Trump effect. I really hope so, to see empty stadiums would let America know exactly how the rest of the world see the idiot they elected.

    America isn't too keen on Trump right now, his approval rating is down to 35%

    They're more worried about the price of "gas" than the World Cup, up from an average of $2.99 per gallon in May 2025 to $4.35 last month
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    edited June 4
    With Infantino in charge of FIFA and Trump as US President, I'd love to see lots of empty stadiums and the tournament have a huge lack of interest. The switch to 48 teams makes the group stages a joke; most of the 3rd place teams will progress.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    But FIFA won't lose out by much. The TV and sponsorship deals are done and they are where the vast majority of the income originates.
  • BubblesNeverDiesBubblesNeverDies
    ASLEF:
    America isn't too keen on Trump right now, his approval rating is down to 35%

    I reckon Starmer wishes he was as popular. =)
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Be careful what you wish for.
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    IronHerb said:

    But FIFA won't lose out by much. The TV and sponsorship deals are done and they are where the vast majority of the income originates.

    If the group stages generate little interest it might make them reconsider this useless format going forward.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    I'm pretty sure it was a vote for this so be surprised to see nations vote against it.
  • ASLEFshruggedASLEFshrugged
    The World Cup is FIfA’s only major cash cow and TV money is huge, tickets are just a sideline, they won’t care about empty stadiums

    It’s worth remembering that Mexico and Canada are also host nations, those games aren’t selling tickets either
  • BubblesNeverDiesBubblesNeverDies
    If they don't care about empty stadiums why not reduce the prices.
    Watching football played in an empty silent stadium is awful which might also affect viewing figures.
    I think the sponsors, advertisers etc. would question why they're paying big bucks if they're not getting the projected/promised audience.
  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    Don’t know why they’re moaning about price of fuel. The equivalent over here is about $10 per gallon.
  • ScotHammerScotHammer
    ……and now they've banned water bottles from stadiums!! The worrying thing is the health of the fans. I hope water is free to all, but I doubt it.
    Being more negative, I also worry that there could be trouble if fans have “a nice cold, refreshing beer” rather than the expensive water on sale. We know what this could lead to.😥
    IMO, Infantino and Trump have ruined this World Cup. I’m not looking forward to it, like i have every four years for as long as I can remember. I’ll watch some of it but I can’t get excited about many of the games. ⚒🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
  • EXETERHAMMEREXETERHAMMER
    I agree that there is a lot less biz with this World Cup. So many negatives.

    However, could this be the one where England sneaks it?
  • ScotHammerScotHammer
    EXETERHAMMER said:

    I agree that there is a lot less biz with this World Cup. So many negatives.

    However, could this be the one where England sneaks it?

    Know I’m really worried!😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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