World Cup KO: En-ger-land, En-ger-land, En-ger-land (was 'Group G')

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  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    edited July 2018
    Hammerwombat said:

    Lukerz said:

    Maguire is the weak link in that team. Has been all tournament.

    I rarely disagree with anyone on this site, as I believe it’s all about opinions, but Lukerz, I must take a completely opposing view from you. I think He has been rather good. More than that, I think he is probably the best England shirt out there.
    Got to say Maguire in his first game looked nervous and a few reckless passes and very dodgy in possession. However out of everyone in the England team, he has grown leaps and bounds in this tournament, was winning nearly every header for England yesterday.

    My only criticism of Maguire is when he does bring the ball forward, he tends to release it to the nearest player when he gets towards the penalty box, i think the Colombians sussed him out early on that one and he gave possession away. But at least he takes the ball forward unlike some of our midfield passengers. I think Maguire could turn into a world class defender, as much as i dislike Ramos if Maguire can learn to ping a ball from left to right like Ramos when he is bringing the ball forward, the type of balls that Trippier would thrive on. Similar to the ones Henderson was playing to him in the Tunisia and Panama game. Then he could be deadly.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Was that last minute shot saved by Pickford going wide? Not criticising as I got another hour in the pub. ;biggrin
  • alderzalderz
    I thought Pickford, Trippier, Maguire and Stones were all excellent last night. I said in the pub it's the best I've ever seen Stones play, definitely for England.

    One thing that really surprised me was that Jamie Vardy didn't take a penalty. I thought he'd be one of the first up there. The stones on Marcus Rashford too.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    edited July 2018
    Did anyone notice after the penalties where Dier leapt towards Pickford who veered off leaving Dier looking like a spring lamb? A bit Kayoute like in the goal celebration against Man U. Made me ;lol
  • LukerzLukerz
    I was surprised about Vardy too but it turns out he had a groin knock and he was switched out for Dier. Is doubtful for the 1/4 final.
  • Expat_HammerExpat_Hammer
    alderz said:


    One thing that really surprised me was that Jamie Vardy didn't take a penalty. I thought he'd be one of the first up there. The stones on Marcus Rashford too.

    Rumoured that Vardy had a slight groin strain - somewhere on SSN
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    alderz

    I thought that about Vardy.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Strange that the 'easy' half of the draw resulted in a 1-0 and three penalty shootouts whereas the 'hard' half of the draw has been a goal fest. ;hmm
  • whupathmanwhupathman
    More hope of holding out for pens as a supposed weaker team
  • MIAHammerMIAHammer
    edited July 2018
    Having worked in the Karin America region I have a lot of Colombian friends.
    It’s amazing how many of them are posting that the game was rigged in England’s favour and how they were cheated.
    Their biggest complaints were the throw-in towards the end where Geiger pulled it back and a penalty they thought they should have got.
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    edited July 2018
    Mia

    It beggars belief..
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Shame.
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    Was worried about the ref before the game I’ve seen him numerous times in the MLS and he’s not strong enough and never far away from an almighty mess up.

    How they come to the conclusion that the head to chin is not intentional and red I just don’t know.

    Thought Columbia were a disgrace personally, they didn’t come to win, they came to cheat, and possibly get through via the lottery.

    I think the defence in the main has been fantastic and fair play to Stones and Walker but Maguire has been brilliant for me, the lad is a rock. Pickford done nothing wrong, Trippier was a bit unlucky with the bounce on their goal.

    Deli Alli should never of started he’s clearly carrying something and rarely shows his spurs form, Sterling I can see why they’ve stuck with but he has better players round him at MCFC and they make his decisions/life easier.

    Henderson solid but knew he’s miss a penalty even though it wasn’t a bad one, decent save.

    I hope that game stands us in good stead for all the dirty tricks that can be applied, 3 1/2 mins to take a penalty and several players digging up the pen spot is truly awful, so glad to see them go home.

    Maradona in a Colombian shirt before the game, he’s gonna have problems getting in a Sweden one that’s for sure the cheating mess.

    Only gripe would’ve been the subs, Ali should’ve come off earlier but apart from that it’s all good, I love these lads they have little to no fear, it really is in their hands. Special mention to Harry Kane, you may be a spud but you’re a special player with nerves of steel

    ;scarveng
  • WHU_Champo_league_in_7_yearsWHU_Champo_league_in_7_years
    We are gonna get to the final at minimum

    First time ive actually believed it this tournament

    Years of west ham have ruined optimism for me....i like it ;wahoo ;wahoo
  • MunichHammerMunichHammer
    We really ought to put it beyond Sweden's reach before the 90th minute. I really don't want another one of These "Team XYZ equalize in the 94th minute"-scenarios.

    ;sofa ;sofa ;scarveng
  • BazshuayiBazshuayi
    I must've truly been watching a different game after reading some of the Columbian reactions this morning!

    As for Maradona, I've had bad words for him since '86. I'll add attention seeking to them. He of all people should actually know what 'robbed' means though ;hmm
  • BazshuayiBazshuayi
    edited July 2018


    This vid totally takes me back to the days off '86, '90 and' Euro '96. There were mini versions of this in CA yesterday ;biggrin

    Away for 10 years but forever English...

    (That allied to being West Ham... Don't we deserve some highs?)
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    Maradona helped me win the 1986 sweepstake when I was at school. On that basis, in spite of what you lot think, he still holds a special place in my affections ;lol
  • BazshuayiBazshuayi
    He was a great player but also a cheating druggie who's turned into a blind, anti-English cheating druggie ;angry
  • Giant_HammerGiant_Hammer
    Crickey, I've just read that Fifa are paying Maradonna £10,000 a game to be their ambassador during the World Cup. ;doh
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    ;doh
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    BBB

    That was to the Nigerians supporters wasn't it?
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    Think it was Nigerians he also got shouted a wave, waved smiled and the did something with his eyes mocking them. Add to that he was off his nut and had to be taken to hospital, absolute disgrace should be banned from any professional game not paid!!
  • whupathmanwhupathman
    I actually think he represents FIFA perfectly in how they run the show ;scary
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    pathman

    Now you've reminded me about the 'sad but true' reaction...
  • MIAHammerMIAHammer
    edited July 2018
    alderz said:



    One thing that really surprised me was that Jamie Vardy didn't take a penalty. I thought he'd be one of the first up there.

    Apparently Vardy has a groin strain which is why he didn’t take a penalty.
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  • Giant_HammerGiant_Hammer
    There's a petition been launched by some Colombian bloke to have the game replayed as they, Columbia, were cheated out of victory. So far 280,000 signatures. ;lol
  • Slaven_Cups_His_BeardSlaven_Cups_His_Beard
    Got the beers in for tomorrow

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