Italy v Costa Rica (1 Viewer)
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SkyBlue_Bear83
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Costa Rica are impressive though, think they will probably beat us
It's been a pleasure watching teams like Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica at this World Cup. Wonder how far they can go
It's been a pleasure watching teams like Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica at this World Cup. Wonder how far they can go
SkyBlue_Bear83
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The Costa Rica team have done a fantastic job pressing the entire Italy team, not just Pirlo
SkyBlue_Bear83
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It will be winner goes through out of Uruguay and Italy, a draw would see Italy through on GD I think
SkyBlue_Bear83
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Proper chuffed for Costa Rica, well deserved.
At least we may have a slim chance to win a match now if Costa Rica play their second team
At least we may have a slim chance to win a match now if Costa Rica play their second team
Otis
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I don't want that though. If we win I want it to be on merit not because the other team is just going through the motions.
SkyBlue_Bear83
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Same, my post was bit tongue in cheek to highlight how bad our world cup has been. That we're relying on Costa Rica (the supposed whipping boys) playing their second string for us to get some points.
Otis
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And I really hope Hodgson steers away from fielding the old handers for this game. Can't see any point in now doing that, but you can be bound sure that Hodgson won't drop captain Gerrard.
If I was Gerrard I would retire now and hand the armband over.
Tuesday needs to be fresh blood. If we lose we lose, it doesn't matter, it won't count for anything.
If I was Gerrard I would retire now and hand the armband over.
Tuesday needs to be fresh blood. If we lose we lose, it doesn't matter, it won't count for anything.
Sky Blue Harry H
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What I would laugh about (but don't think will happen) is if Uruguay go out at the expense of Italy, after Suarez's self righteous sounding off against the English - for me the words sounded like those of a man who doesn't think he's going to have to face up to them any time soon. You think he could have toned it down a little, given his supposed relationship with Gerrard - I think he's looking towards Madrid ? Great player, little sh*t.
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Jack Griffin
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Yeah, an ideal time to try a few players out, field Shaw, shove Smalling in to replace Jagielka and, gawd at this point the squad is looking paper thin.. maybe Jones instead of Gerrard.. oh I give up... and resort to a silly twitter feed I saw
Otis
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I would go for Shaw. Jones at right back, though I can't say I'm too impressed with him, but he can't surely be any worse than Johnson. I would also go with Ox if fit and Lallana.
You're right though, the squad is very thin. No idea why Lampard is there.
Anyway, drop Johnson, Baines, Welbeck for starters. I would 'rest' Gerrard too, but that won't happen I'm sure.
Grendel
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Great or not he couldn't even run. The defending for both goals was pathetic.
I never really understood why Cole wasn't in the squad. He's a real professional on the pitch. It seems the full backs' attacking qualities areole important than the defensive ability.
SkyBlue_Bear83
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-------------Hart
Johnson--Cahill--Jones--Shaw
---Henderson-Wilshere--Lallana
------Sterling----Ox
-----------Sturridge
Have Sterling and Ox playing narrow and attempting to drive forward and penetrate, play a 3 man midfield also.
Johnson--Cahill--Jones--Shaw
---Henderson-Wilshere--Lallana
------Sterling----Ox
-----------Sturridge
Have Sterling and Ox playing narrow and attempting to drive forward and penetrate, play a 3 man midfield also.
stupot07
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Grendel
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I know. I can't believe anyone would think that. Then again astute things 'Arry should be manager.
Clueless.
SkyBlue_Bear83
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Why not? Ok he isn't great but It hardly matters now anyway. We could play Ricky Lambert at right back and Joe Hart at striker for all the difference it makes in the next game.
SkyBlue_Bear83
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27945473
Roy Hodgson will remain as England manager until 2016, says Football Association chairman Greg Dyke.
Fantastic...:facepalm:
Roy Hodgson will remain as England manager until 2016, says Football Association chairman Greg Dyke.
Fantastic...:facepalm:
Otis
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He's not a bad manager, just not quite what we need right now. We need young fresh blood out on the field and fresh thinking from the touchline too.
I don't like to be too harsh, but you only get 3 games in these tournaments and you have to get the tactics spot on if you wish to advance. Too many mistakes both on and off the field in this world cup for my liking. Some of Roy's tactics he got completely wrong.
Doesn't fill me with much hope for the future, though as I say, Idon't think he's that bad. Just not what we need right at this moment in time.
I don't like to be too harsh, but you only get 3 games in these tournaments and you have to get the tactics spot on if you wish to advance. Too many mistakes both on and off the field in this world cup for my liking. Some of Roy's tactics he got completely wrong.
Doesn't fill me with much hope for the future, though as I say, Idon't think he's that bad. Just not what we need right at this moment in time.
isnt this the worst performance of an england team in a world cup ??
and we do nothing ?
well that sucks .... i guess the FA are happy with us being the fulham/WBA of world football
Sky Blue Harry H
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Agree with you Grendel - although Johnson is supposedly good going forward, for me he slowed us down all the time- it's like his brain freezes if he has to think about what he has to do. Every time he took a throw in, he got the football equivalent of the yips (or whatever darts players call it when they can't release the dart) - never seen a player get so confused as to who to throw it to. Maybe time for Stevie G to retire - but for me the man has been different class over the years (even if club performances better than internationals).
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Jack Griffin
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I do agree with you there, England currently play with full backs who look good going forward, but get lost in space when the counter attack comes in.. Cole, often to be found clearing off the line after getting back IN POSITION AND IN TIME!
Are Shaw, Flanagan & Stones any good? They're the future, if there is one...
jimmyhillsfanclub
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Baines is a fine defender...better than cole this season and deserved to be there as the best english left back in the country.
Hes just had 2 shit games... .but hes not alone.
Hes just had 2 shit games... .but hes not alone.
6 Generations
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I haven't seen much of Shaw, but Stones and Flanagan are excellent prospects.
Otis
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He has been poor these 2 games for sure.
Weak links for me in this tournament have been Johnson, Baines, Gerrard, Welbeck and Rooney (in that Italian game). Jagielka has also made too many errors.
Only bright spots have been Sterling, Sturridge and Barclay. Lallana not had a chance, Ox been injured and Wishere still lacking match fitness, so unfair to judge those 3 on this occasion.