The Dutch are giving away more and more free kicks increasingly closer to their goal.

6 minutes ago, Valerie said:

The Dutch are giving away more and more free kicks increasingly closer to their goal.

Dutch must be relieved to go in at 0-0 . 

Interesting match both sides have had chances though France with Rabiot the best and what a miss, hilarious.

France dominating the play with the Dutch threatening fast breaks when they get possession.

2 hours ago, The Rising Sun said:

What other top footballing nation ( not that we are) would have a Sam Alladyce is the national coach ?

And just think, Southgate is the only manager for over half a century to get us to a final.

sh*te record 

France and Brazil more recently. 

Rooney is in the BBC studio and was asked about Koeman, Rooney made nice comments then the BBC dug out a few excerpts from Koeman the player.

When asked about the Netherlands vs Germany he said it was about the war of course (thought that was just a British thing) and then after playing against Germany and doing a shirt swap simulated using the German shirt as toilet paper. The German press was not happy.

Rooney on Memphis, said worked hard in training just a few off the field issues like when he was training with the reserves was asked to keep a low profile and turns up in a Rolls Royce wearing a cowboy hat.

Rooney is younger than Thiago Silva, let that sink in!

 

9 minutes ago, Mod said:

Rooney is younger than Thiago Silva, let that sink in!

 

Dunno why anyone would think otherwise tbh 

19 minutes ago, The Rising Sun said:

Dutch must be relieved to go in at 0-0 . 

The liveliness of the first 20 minutes has completely gone. 

20 minutes ago, Remodez said:

France and Brazil more recently. 

Not sure I know what you mean ?

1 minute ago, Valerie said:

The liveliness of the first 20 minutes has completely gone. 

I know, it started really well, Dutch were at it from the off . It's a cliche but it needs a goal

Taylor is having a decent game so far.

12 minutes ago, The Rising Sun said:

Dunno why anyone would think otherwise tbh 

Because Thiago looks 15 years younger?

So we’re all agreed right? Whoever in our management structure who was in favour of letting Kanté leave in favour of whoever the f**k we signed to replace him should be decapitated immediately?

Well, waddayaknow...offside?

Anthony Taylor and his mates getting it wrong? - premier league standard use of VAR

that was a goal - typical of the premier league officials a ridiculous decision

2 minutes ago, carrickblue said:

Anthony Taylor and his mates getting it wrong? - premier league standard use of VAR

The decision certainly took as long as in a PL match.

Just now, carrickblue said:

Anthony Taylor and his mates getting it wrong? - premier league standard use of VAR

I was about to say the same thing you can clearly see why VAR is sh*te in this country it’s the refs not the technology.

Every other game where VAR has been used decisions have been quick and guess what it’s non English refs!!

Just now, El regreso said:

I was about to say the same thing you can clearly see why VAR is sh*te in this country it’s the refs not the technology.

Every other game where VAR has been used decisions have been quick and guess what it’s non English refs!!

the game in England would be improved instantly by sacking the whole gang of refs and using people from across Europe

Of course it’s Anthony Taylor. Prick.

Girooooouuuud!

No, he didn't score, I'm just pleased to see him 😍

3 minutes ago, carrickblue said:

Anthony Taylor and his mates getting it wrong? - premier league standard use of VAR

Absolute joke. It had to be English officials, taking forever and getting it wrong

13 minutes ago, Mod said:

Because Thiago looks 15 years younger?

You've got a point there !

13 minutes ago, Mod said:

Because Thiago looks 15 years younger?

Silva today looks younger than a 16 year old Rooney.

4 hours ago, Remodez said:

I mean, he's not wrong.

People are laughing cause it's Southgate and he mentioned Phillips but his overall point is correct, we don't have a natural DM. 

Granted I don't think the lack of DM is that much of an issue and can be reasonable solved with a 3atb in possession. 

It's an embarrassing thing to say because with the players he has, and the ones he left behind, he should easily be able to make a very good midfield out of it. He shouldn't even be thinking about Phillips.