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« on: June 20, 2007, 03:41:08 PM » |
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I've been watching this tourney from the start and have enjoyed it far more than the recent senior tournaments. Teams have been playing without fear and the football has generally been attacking.
For me England look like one of the top two teams in the comp along with tonight's opponents Holland. The big issue with England though is stamina.
The died badly against Italy and looked dead on their feet against Serbia.
If they can get off to a good start they have a chance of beating the very impressive Dutch but a lot depends on their ability to dig in later on. (And Leroy Lita not to miss sitters)
Should be a good game either way.
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Rooky9
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« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2007, 05:01:39 PM » |
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I've watched a lot of this tournament too, I think I have got more involved in these games than the recent senior ones.
We need to take our chances if we are to stand a chance of winning. We've looked solid at the back for the most part and look dangerous going forward. I don't like the way Lita doesn't seem to realise how important the chances he has missed are. When he's celebrated his goals its been as if to say 'told you, don't doubt me' but they have been tap in's or on a plate and don't make up for the sitters he missed that my mum could finish.
I don't like Richardson as a character but i'd have him on the left and Young up front with Nugent. I though Huddlestone had a cracking start to the comp then lost his place to Noble (obvious that's neither here nor there with his two match ban). Reo has been poor IMO, I think I miss something in him being selected as captain for club and country.
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The Baron
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« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2007, 05:04:53 PM » |
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I've watched a lot of this tournament too, I think I have got more involved in these games than the recent senior ones.
We need to take our chances if we are to stand a chance of winning. We've looked solid at the back for the most part and look dangerous going forward. I don't like the way Lita doesn't seem to realise how important the chances he has missed are. When he's celebrated his goals its been as if to say 'told you, don't doubt me' but they have been tap in's or on a plate and don't make up for the sitters he missed that my mum could finish.
I don't like Richardson as a character but i'd have him on the left and Young up front with Nugent. I though Huddlestone had a cracking start to the comp then lost his place to Noble (obvious that's neither here nor there with his two match ban). Reo has been poor IMO, I think I miss something in him being selected as captain for club and country.
Spot on. Especially about Lita. We should have been 4-0 up vs Italy. Then we can relax a bit more and not play at 110% for the rest of the game. He's very cocky. Reo-Coker has been pants. |
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The Baron
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« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2007, 05:46:12 PM » |
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Drenthe is class.
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Rooky9
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« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2007, 06:07:08 PM » |
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Tempted to edit my comments about Lita.... its all reverse physiology obviously!!
Babbel looks v good. coming deep, running with the ball, and up top.
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« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2007, 06:58:38 PM » |
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I've watched a lot of this tournament too, I think I have got more involved in these games than the recent senior ones.
We need to take our chances if we are to stand a chance of winning. We've looked solid at the back for the most part and look dangerous going forward. I don't like the way Lita doesn't seem to realise how important the chances he has missed are. When he's celebrated his goals its been as if to say 'told you, don't doubt me' but they have been tap in's or on a plate and don't make up for the sitters he missed that my mum could finish.
Spot on. Especially about Lita. We should have been 4-0 up vs Italy. Then we can relax a bit more and not play at 110% for the rest of the game. He's very cocky. Reo-Coker has been pants. Bit harsh on Lita - considering both of his missed chances were at 0-0, and therefore we'd have had to score two more goals after them. He's done well for England in this tournament - we probably wouldn't be in the semis. |
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kinboshi
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« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2007, 07:11:10 PM » |
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Just got back and switched the telly on. Looks like Lita nearly had us in the final except for a cracking equaliser by the Dutch in the 89th minute.
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The Baron
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« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2007, 07:13:49 PM » |
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Just got back and switched the telly on. Looks like Lita nearly had us in the final except for a cracking equaliser by the Dutch in the 89th minute.
Taylor was too honest in getting up. If he stays down in the 6 yr box the ref blows up. Cant say the goal wasn't coming though. It's Holland's to take now. |
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Robert HM
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« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2007, 07:14:04 PM » |
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I guess this is where the stamina question gets an answer
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Steelio
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« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2007, 07:14:41 PM » |
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Probably lose on penalties
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The Baron
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« Reply #10 on: June 20, 2007, 07:14:55 PM » |
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Carson for the full team.
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Rooky9
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« Reply #11 on: June 20, 2007, 07:47:24 PM » |
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No point in getting to the final. We dont have enough men to play it.
i dont think the ref would have blown up if he had of stayed down. I'm sure he could have managed to drag himself off the pitch though, or Nugent had the chance to knock it out on half way.
Now... England and Penalties. I bet they arent anything like the ones in that practice game!
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Rooky9
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« Reply #12 on: June 20, 2007, 08:10:07 PM » |
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If you score 10 penalties you should win a shootout....
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Robert HM
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« Reply #13 on: June 20, 2007, 08:12:38 PM » |
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.. and if both teams have scored 10?
11 - 11 and counting
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Colchester Kev
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« Reply #14 on: June 20, 2007, 08:13:05 PM » |
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how exciting is this LOL
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