Nice One Cyril wrote: ↑Sat Nov 26, 2022 5:48 am Southgate showing his true colours, only picked Maddison because of public pressure but has zero intention of actually using him, didn't make the subs bench in the first two games.

Isn’t Maddison injured?

The reality is, for any sport that is not parochial like AFL, it's a numbers game first and foremost and any country that has a massive population, coupled with even a half decent interest in a sport will produce a larger talent pool than us. The US has a population 10x Australia's, Brazil 7x, Japa...

This looks like 2002 for us Lazy, unimaginative and nothing up front Correct. After watching Canada play this morning I can't see us winning a game to be honest. Why he waited so long to bring the youngsters on for a bit of energy only he knows...looking after his mates is my guess. I agree , Arnol...

Maybe the German team should have just focused on football .

Understand this... we are mediocre at Football. Plain and simple. We have achieved what we have achieved through grit, determination and organisation. We once had a coach who was ultra attacking and everyone complained. Now we have a defensive mindset coach and people are doing the same. If you wan...

Re Aus v France: given the disparity in class, I expected our boys to chase, press and harass a lot more but it's as though they ran out of puff and ideas pretty much soon after the equaliser. From here: out in straight sets and Australia will seek a new coach shortly after. Re KSA v Argies: pretty...

eagleboy wrote: ↑Tue Nov 22, 2022 8:46 pm CAF29014-6B12-4A15-9484-CDDAB1F83BAE.jpeg

They said crowd of 10k must have counted seagulls as well .

I think the two Tests against West Indies might struggle for decent crowds as well .

What does everyone think of the new added time at the WC?

I think it’s a great Idea.

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ozzie owl wrote: ↑Tue Nov 22, 2022 12:16 pm

Just Dave now wrote: ↑Tue Nov 22, 2022 10:59 am turning out to be the most political of all world cups ever . all this virtue signalling and political righteousness is making me sick. play the game and shut up

No need for England players to take the knee.

Why not, BLM not relevant anymore?

It should be ALM ( All Lives Matter).

Just Dave now wrote: ↑Tue Nov 22, 2022 10:59 am turning out to be the most political of all world cups ever . all this virtue signalling and political righteousness is making me sick. play the game and shut up

No need for England players to take the knee.

Going to be a cracking world cup. Short preparation time. Could mean a few shock results. Best chance for a while for someone new to lift the trophy. Most world cups before this one, were after the season has ended. This one is smack in the middle of the season, so all players (unless injured) shou...

Nice One Cyril wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:36 am Hardly an inspiring start for the hosts On the pitch or off.

Rumours of Rent A Crowd doing a roaring trade.

If you get a chance watch this documentary

'The Man Who Sold The World Cup"

https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-M ... 4EL8E8ULCL

Wot a joke of a so-called “World Cup”! FIFA should have patented/trademarked the words “World Cup” as the truly world-wide tournament so this crickette mob couldn’t use it. I sense no-one gives a faaarrk about this T19 bashathon. Certainly Warner doesn’t. Even to bashathon aficionados I pose this q...

Nice One Cyril wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 3:41 pm The World Cup with no beer, the Qatari Royals have asked for it to be banned.

Major sponsor Budweiser will be stoked.

Sadly this sums up this disgrace of a WC , all blame lies with FIFA.

Don’t worry next WC is spread over 3 countries with 48 teams .

Con M wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 3:19 pm

Con M wrote: ↑Sun Oct 30, 2022 8:41 pm

Con M wrote: ↑Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:52 am Similar to Stepney indoor cricket. Joke of a game.

Cracking game , fantastic way to end what has been a great tournament .

This is repeat of 1992 world cup. Pakistan lost its opening game at the MCG Lost to India in the group stage Won last 3 consecutive matches Qualified for the semi's by 1 point Defeated NZ in the semi final batting second By this logic, England should win the semi final and lose the final like they ...

Maldini wrote: ↑Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:41 am Fikayo Tomori getting no look in from Southgate, unbelievable. One of best CBs in world at the moment, he would have needed to watch him for 5 minutes to tell he's so much better than the ones been selected.

Have to agree Tomori miles better than Maquire, he is only a bench player at Man U now.

Given the squad Gareth is taking and knowing that he'll play 442, who would you start with? Ramsdale Walker White Stones Trippier Rice Maddison Saka Grealish Foden Kane At least we'd have a chance of scoring a few, I'm pretty sure our defence isn't up to much. I'd go 4231 Ramsdale Walker White Ston...

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) Defenders: Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), Eric Dier (Tottenham), John Stones (Manchester City), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Conor Coady (Everton)...

With India assured of winning tonight, I wonder if it will be a sell out on Thursday night for the semi final? Had my tickets for months. CA are now talking about moving my seats. We bought ours in Feb , why are they moving you ? We haven’t heard anything . They are looking at setting up an England...

God is an Englishman wrote: ↑Mon Nov 07, 2022 2:27 am

ozzie owl wrote: ↑Sun Nov 06, 2022 9:07 pm With India assured of winning tonight, I wonder if it will be a sell out on Thursday night for the semi final?

Had my tickets for months. CA are now talking about moving my seats.

We bought ours in Feb , why are they moving you ?

We haven’t heard anything .

With India assured of winning tonight, I wonder if it will be a sell out on Thursday night for the semi final?

How did they stuff it up? Wot Englishman?? You can’t recall Straya’s PM had to intervene and make Octopus hand it over to our free-to-air SBS after their telecasts kept freezing and f..ark.ing up during the early rounds? Get with it for your memory’s sake, G.Isn’t.A.E. Remember Uncle Con’s sayings ...

Nice One Cyril wrote: ↑Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:58 am

ozzie owl wrote: ↑Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:01 am England now sweating on Saka after his injury last night .

Probably hurt his elbow diving to the turf

Just shows the stupidity of having a World Cup in the middle of the bloody season.

Two big mistakes giving it to Qatar and allowing the tournament in December.

England now sweating on Saka after his injury last night .

Reported the India v Pakistan T20 WC game at MCG was sold out in 5 mins. https://www.sbs.com.au/language/urdu/en/article/india-pakistan-cricket-fans-warned-to-avoid-scalped-t20-world-cup-tickets-sold-for-up-to-15-times-the-price/kxjys5jlu They fixtured this game at the right venue then Cricket “Wor...

Reported the India v Pakistan T20 WC game at MCG was sold out in 5 mins. https://www.sbs.com.au/language/urdu/en/article/india-pakistan-cricket-fans-warned-to-avoid-scalped-t20-world-cup-tickets-sold-for-up-to-15-times-the-price/kxjys5jlu They fixtured this game at the right venue then Cricket “Wor...

Reported the India v Pakistan T20 WC game at MCG was sold out in 5 mins. https://www.sbs.com.au/language/urdu/en/article/india-pakistan-cricket-fans-warned-to-avoid-scalped-t20-world-cup-tickets-sold-for-up-to-15-times-the-price/kxjys5jlu it actually diidnt, as there was apresale and then a sale to...

Reported the India v Pakistan T20 WC game at MCG was sold out in 5 mins. https://www.sbs.com.au/language/urdu/en/article/india-pakistan-cricket-fans-warned-to-avoid-scalped-t20-world-cup-tickets-sold-for-up-to-15-times-the-price/kxjys5jlu They fixtured this game at the right venue then Cricket “Wor...

Massive win for Forest .