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At least you'll have easier "friendlies" in this section next time.God is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
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With Scotland probably replacing England in the top groupings, I suppose they are the No1 footballing nation in the UK now.Bomber wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:04 pmAt least you'll have easier "friendlies" in this section next time.God is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
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I haven't been following any Football for a while during the last month or two due to other matters taking precedence, a rarity for me that, so I was absolutely gobsmacked to hear how England have performed of late.eagleboy wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:13 pmWith Scotland probably replacing England in the top groupings, I suppose they are the No1 footballing nation in the UK now.Bomber wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:04 pmAt least you'll have easier "friendlies" in this section next time.God is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
What happened to all the young players coming through with huge expectations of taking the World Cup by storm?
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You don't normally worry about having seen it with your own eyes.Old Master wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 5:22 pmI haven't been following any Football for a while during the last month or two due to other matters taking precedence, a rarity for me that, so I was absolutely gobsmacked to hear how England have performed of late.eagleboy wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:13 pmWith Scotland probably replacing England in the top groupings, I suppose they are the No1 footballing nation in the UK now.Bomber wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:04 pmAt least you'll have easier "friendlies" in this section next time.God is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
What happened to all the young players coming through with huge expectations of taking the World Cup by storm?
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eagleboy wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:13 pmWith Scotland probably replacing England in the top groupings, I suppose they are the No1 footballing nation in the UK now.Bomber wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:04 pmAt least you'll have easier "friendlies" in this section next time.God is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
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lol, great World Cup prep, really developing a winning cultureGod is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
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Do you care about friendlies?Arena Oaxaca wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 7:56 pmlol, great World Cup prep, really developing a winning cultureGod is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
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Leading into the World Cup… yesGod is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:18 pmDo you care about friendlies?Arena Oaxaca wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 7:56 pmlol, great World Cup prep, really developing a winning cultureGod is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
I’d want my team going in with some momentum
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Arena Oaxaca wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:34 pmLeading into the World Cup… yesGod is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:18 pmDo you care about friendlies?Arena Oaxaca wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 7:56 pmlol, great World Cup prep, really developing a winning cultureGod is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
I’d want my team going in with some momentum
Well done on answering a question for once. I completely disagree with you. Friendlies are to look at players, look at link ups, look at formations etc. Results are completely irrelevant.
So a follow up, we just lost to italy. Whose position would you rather be in. Italy who have won a friendly, or England who are going to the world cup?
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You’re looking at formations and link ups 6 weeks out after a 2 year campaign?God is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:56 pmArena Oaxaca wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:34 pmLeading into the World Cup… yesGod is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:18 pmDo you care about friendlies?Arena Oaxaca wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 7:56 pmlol, great World Cup prep, really developing a winning cultureGod is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
I’d want my team going in with some momentum
Well done on answering a question for once. I completely disagree with you. Friendlies are to look at players, look at link ups, look at formations etc. Results are completely irrelevant.
So a follow up, we just lost to italy. Whose position would you rather be in. Italy who have won a friendly, or England who are going to the world cup?
I’d rather be in Englands shoes, but I reckon Italy would do better than England if they were there.
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And that there is why I don't care about friendlies. They mean nothing. Win, lose or draw is irrelevant.Arena Oaxaca wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 4:49 amYou’re looking at formations and link ups 6 weeks out after a 2 year campaign?God is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:56 pmArena Oaxaca wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:34 pmLeading into the World Cup… yesGod is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:18 pmDo you care about friendlies?Arena Oaxaca wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 7:56 pmlol, great World Cup prep, really developing a winning cultureGod is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
I’d want my team going in with some momentum
Well done on answering a question for once. I completely disagree with you. Friendlies are to look at players, look at link ups, look at formations etc. Results are completely irrelevant.
So a follow up, we just lost to italy. Whose position would you rather be in. Italy who have won a friendly, or England who are going to the world cup?
I’d rather be in Englands shoes, but I reckon Italy would do better than England if they were there.
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Are you confident England will do well in the World Cup?God is an Englishman wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 8:04 amAnd that there is why I don't care about friendlies. They mean nothing. Win, lose or draw is irrelevant.Arena Oaxaca wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 4:49 amYou’re looking at formations and link ups 6 weeks out after a 2 year campaign?God is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:56 pmArena Oaxaca wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:34 pmLeading into the World Cup… yesGod is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:18 pmDo you care about friendlies?Arena Oaxaca wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 7:56 pm
lol, great World Cup prep, really developing a winning culture
I’d want my team going in with some momentum
Well done on answering a question for once. I completely disagree with you. Friendlies are to look at players, look at link ups, look at formations etc. Results are completely irrelevant.
So a follow up, we just lost to italy. Whose position would you rather be in. Italy who have won a friendly, or England who are going to the world cup?
I’d rather be in Englands shoes, but I reckon Italy would do better than England if they were there.
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Of course I am.Arena Oaxaca wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 8:27 amAre you confident England will do well in the World Cup?God is an Englishman wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 8:04 amAnd that there is why I don't care about friendlies. They mean nothing. Win, lose or draw is irrelevant.Arena Oaxaca wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 4:49 amYou’re looking at formations and link ups 6 weeks out after a 2 year campaign?God is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:56 pmArena Oaxaca wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:34 pmLeading into the World Cup… yes
I’d want my team going in with some momentum
Well done on answering a question for once. I completely disagree with you. Friendlies are to look at players, look at link ups, look at formations etc. Results are completely irrelevant.
So a follow up, we just lost to italy. Whose position would you rather be in. Italy who have won a friendly, or England who are going to the world cup?
I’d rather be in Englands shoes, but I reckon Italy would do better than England if they were there.
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After 6 long years it must be blatantly obvious by now even to Southgate that when Grealish plays we are a better team, when Sakha plays forward right we are a better team, when Kane stays in the box we are a better team and when Sterling isn’t on the pitch we are a better team playing joined up football. Front 3 of Sterling, Kane, Foden clearly has no chemistry and isn’t working but guess who the front 3 will be come October. bottle of shiraz Southgate
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I'd be a darn sight more confident if Southgate wasn't running the show, when your 'go to' stalwarts are Maguire and Sterling, you don't deserve to be managing anything other than a Playstation.God is an Englishman wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:15 amOf course I am.Arena Oaxaca wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 8:27 amAre you confident England will do well in the World Cup?
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Do you think they are good enough to get out of a lower group with powerhouse nations like Gibraltar, San Marino, Armenia.Bomber wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:04 pmAt least you'll have easier "friendlies" in this section next time.God is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
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Maybe we should just change confederations to make it easier for us.eagleboy wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:24 pmDo you think they are good enough to get out of a lower group with powerhouse nations like Gibraltar, San Marino, Armenia.Bomber wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:04 pmAt least you'll have easier "friendlies" in this section next time.God is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
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You can already play friendlies against countries from other confederationsGod is an Englishman wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:54 pmMaybe we should just change confederations to make it easier for us.eagleboy wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:24 pmDo you think they are good enough to get out of a lower group with powerhouse nations like Gibraltar, San Marino, Armenia.Bomber wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:04 pmAt least you'll have easier "friendlies" in this section next time.God is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
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Arena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:31 amYou can already play friendlies against countries from other confederationsGod is an Englishman wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:54 pmMaybe we should just change confederations to make it easier for us.eagleboy wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:24 pmDo you think they are good enough to get out of a lower group with powerhouse nations like Gibraltar, San Marino, Armenia.Bomber wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:04 pmAt least you'll have easier "friendlies" in this section next time.God is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
I know.
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So how will changing confederations make friendlies easier for you?God is an Englishman wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:18 amArena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:31 amYou can already play friendlies against countries from other confederationsGod is an Englishman wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:54 pmMaybe we should just change confederations to make it easier for us.eagleboy wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:24 pmDo you think they are good enough to get out of a lower group with powerhouse nations like Gibraltar, San Marino, Armenia.Bomber wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:04 pmAt least you'll have easier "friendlies" in this section next time.God is an Englishman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:23 am
Didn't watch it, I don't care about friendlies.
I know.
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Arena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:52 amSo how will changing confederations make friendlies easier for you?God is an Englishman wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:18 amArena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:31 amYou can already play friendlies against countries from other confederationsGod is an Englishman wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:54 pmMaybe we should just change confederations to make it easier for us.
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It wouldn't.
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You said it wouldGod is an Englishman wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:58 amArena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:52 amSo how will changing confederations make friendlies easier for you?God is an Englishman wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:18 amArena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:31 amYou can already play friendlies against countries from other confederationsGod is an Englishman wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:54 pmMaybe we should just change confederations to make it easier for us.eagleboy wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:24 pm
Do you think they are good enough to get out of a lower group with powerhouse nations like Gibraltar, San Marino, Armenia.
I know.
It wouldn't.
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No I didn't. You need to read what's written rather than assume what's written.Arena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 11:31 amYou said it wouldGod is an Englishman wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:58 amArena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:52 amSo how will changing confederations make friendlies easier for you?God is an Englishman wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:18 amArena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:31 amYou can already play friendlies against countries from other confederationsGod is an Englishman wrote: Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:54 pm
Maybe we should just change confederations to make it easier for us.
I know.
It wouldn't.
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Uncle HarryGod is an Englishman wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:12 pmNo I didn't. You need to read what's written rather than assume what's written.Arena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 11:31 amYou said it wouldGod is an Englishman wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:58 amArena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:52 amSo how will changing confederations make friendlies easier for you?God is an Englishman wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:18 amArena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:31 am
You can already play friendlies against countries from other confederations
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It wouldn't.
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I don't have an Uncle Harry, do you?Arena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:13 pmUncle HarryGod is an Englishman wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:12 pmNo I didn't. You need to read what's written rather than assume what's written.Arena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 11:31 amYou said it wouldGod is an Englishman wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:58 amArena Oaxaca wrote: Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:52 amSo how will changing confederations make friendlies easier for you?
It wouldn't.