Author Topic: Russia 2018 (Read 156392 times)

Ravardo · July 14, 2018, 09:55:18 PM

Our forward passing seems to be non existent and when we do pass it forward it isnt to anyones feet its more of a hit and hope someones able to get on it

blueToffee · July 14, 2018, 10:03:07 PM

Quote from: Ravardo on July 14, 2018, 09:55:18 PM

Our forward passing seems to be non existent and when we do pass it forward it isnt to anyones feet its more of a hit and hope someones able to get on it

We're lacking those players. 95% of the time nobody even turns and looks to play it forward, it's all safety first. It's like some half hearted tiki-taka (ala Spain this tournament too). Just retain possession, take very frew risks and when it is played forward it's often a long ball so we don't have to commit too many players forward.

Confucius · July 14, 2018, 10:09:53 PM

Is Trippier’s right foot as good as Beckham’s was?

blueToffee · July 14, 2018, 10:12:20 PM

Quote from: Confucius on July 14, 2018, 10:09:53 PM

Is Trippier’s right foot as good as Beckham’s was?

Certainly the best dead ball delivery we've had in a long time. Such a shame Baines never got a chance in his heyday, he could've been special too.

Gash · July 14, 2018, 10:12:54 PM

Quote from: Confucius on July 14, 2018, 10:09:53 PM

Is Trippier’s right foot as good as Beckham’s was?

His hair certainly isn't!

blueToffee · July 14, 2018, 10:14:20 PM

Looking slightly better in this half, still no clear chances though.

blueToffee · July 14, 2018, 10:15:21 PM

What a ball by De Bruyne. Lukaku made of a mess of that.

A moment that highlights the type of player we are missing though. Nobody on our team even attempts that pass.

Confucius · July 14, 2018, 10:17:25 PM

Lukaku should of had at least one today. Control has been terrible.

blueToffee · July 14, 2018, 10:19:17 PM

Poor tournament from Rashford so far. Pretty anonymous from open play. Really could use a goal.

velimski · July 14, 2018, 10:19:28 PM

They can take Kane off now.

blueToffee · July 14, 2018, 10:21:06 PM

Quote from: velimski on July 14, 2018, 10:19:28 PM

They can take Kane off now.

Seems to be the "curse" of the England captaincy, played even when not in form.

KoemansNumberTens · July 14, 2018, 10:38:31 PM

England are, like they always were, a bit shit. Barely a chance from open play. Barely a performance of note. Certainly not beaten a decent team. Nowt to be proud of. Just a fluke draw

blueToffee · July 14, 2018, 10:38:50 PM

Nice save Pickford.

Confucius · July 14, 2018, 10:38:51 PM

Pickford with a worldie of a save. Should of let it in. Brilliant play by Belgium.

blueToffee · July 14, 2018, 10:42:29 PM

Quote from: KoemansNumberTens on July 14, 2018, 10:38:31 PM

England are, like they always were, a bit shit. Barely a chance from open play. Barely a performance of note. Certainly not beaten a decent team. Nowt to be proud of. Just a fluke draw

While I agree the draw was a lot of this, I think as a positive there is a base there...but we need much better midfielders.

Defence minus the LB is pretty good. Kane is a solid striker.