International Matches - September 2019 and October 2019

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  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    I don’t see any overboard criticism on this site. Some people will call out a poor performance when they see it. Each to their own I suppose though.
  • Giant_HammerGiant_Hammer
    If I ever want to see overboard criticism I have a quick look at the fighting cockerel forum and there's been a fair bit of it this season. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    Weren't people just doing that in pubs before social media? I come across stupider opinions in real life than I do on the internet, to be honest.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    edited October 2019
    OutcastLondoner said:

    I come across stupider opinions in real life than I do on the internet, to be honest.

    You must be very discriminating in your online activity :biggrin:


  • KuchinghammerKuchinghammer
    Outcast.....or go to some dodgy pubs... :yercoat:
  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    All the pundits seem to be going for Mings, Barkley and Winks replacing Keane, Mount and Rice tonight.
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    edited October 2019
    Which would be fair enough assuming he is going for a change of system. However, if Henderson is meant to be the lone DM, I think Rice is the better option for that position.
  • HamstewHamstew
    The talk is that Rice is ill anyway.
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    Is that ill-ill, or James Maddison ill? :whistle:
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    I'll have a fiver on ill-ill. :biggrin:
  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    Apparently he has a cold but was told not to bother training. Southgate though has said he is available for selection if needed.
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    Surprising to look up the stats that England have not played Northern Ireland since 2005 ? surely a decent friendly game there with minimal travel ?

    We've played Wales / Scotland / Republic of Ireland a few times in the last few years.
  • Cuz1Cuz1
    Rice on the bench
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    We are in a local bar having a BBQ and local beer.

    The football is on too.

  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    I can see Southgate using a system that suits Winks and the media will be all over the thoughts that Winks is a far better option than Rice.
  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    Poor goalkeeping for that goal.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    Keeping an eye on the updates.

    Yarmo scores for Ukraine v Portugal :goal:
  • stevesteve
    :clap:
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    MrsGrey said:

    Keeping an eye on the updates.

    Yarmo scores for Ukraine v Portugal :goal:

    Was it with his left foot? :lol:
  • LukerzLukerz
    thornburyiron said:

    I can see Southgate using a system that suits Winks and the media will be all over the thoughts that Winks is a far better option than Rice.

    Rice needs a breather. It will do him good.

    He is 20 years old. A lot has happened for him over the last year or so.

    Get off his back, let Winks play a few games & he will be back stronger.

    In the meantime, we benefit from him being wrapped in cotton wool.
  • VorselaarhammerVorselaarhammer
    edited October 2019
    Well I think Winks played well and showed what he offers compared to Rice.

    But Bulgaria are rubbish when we play good teams we need someone that does what Rice does.

    But if Rice can develop a 30 yard pass he will be one super player...
  • thornburyironthornburyiron
    Luke nobody’s getting on his back but merely saying how the media will view it. Your suggestion seems to be wait until after next years Euros before giving him another game. There’s only 4 more before they start.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Henderson kicks the ball into touch and Clive Tyldesley says "just beyond Sterling".

    Some players can do no wrong. :doh:
  • BazshuayiBazshuayi
    SuzanneClaret said:

    We are in a local bar having a BBQ and local beer.

    The football is on too.


  • HamstewHamstew
    edited October 2019
    Vorselaarhammer said:

    Well I think Winks played well and showed what he offers compared to Rice.

    But Bulgaria are rubbish when we play good teams we need someone that does what Rice does.

    But if Rice can develop a 30 yard pass he will be one super player...

    Trouble is England didn't even need a defensive midfielder. Not one that was needed to make tackles and break up play anyway. I like winks but this game is no game to compare players imo. It was a breeze. Also the last game was more set up to suit Winks. He often plays as a DM with another player (according to a podcast I listen to). Imo Rice and Winks would have been more suited to each others games if you know what I mean.
  • Cuz1Cuz1
    Rice will come back stronger and only get better imo
  • jay_in_cptjay_in_cpt
    Henderson is banned for the next game, so perhaps Rice will be back in the starting 11 quicker than he thought....
  • Pearces_Left_FootPearces_Left_Foot
    I think if Rice had played last night he would have looked quality as he would of had loads of time and space to play his passes and little defending to do . I am sure if Winks has a bad game soon the press will be calling for Rice again. Plenty of the players who played rubbish against the Czech's were suddenly brilliant again against Bulgaria
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    Mings has come out with lots of plaudits after the game (I’m talking about his on field performance). However one must bear in mind just how bad the quality of the opposition was. Who knows what would have happened had he been thrown in against a far stronger side? Still I guess he looks a better proposition than Kean.
  • HamstewHamstew
    There was almost zero defending that needed doing. Winks got the most completed tackles out of anyone on the pitch with 4 completed tackles.
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