England or BTA?

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Context?

England were just not good enough. Same old crap different tournament. Nearly 80% possession for 3 shots on target. We're going to come across better defences that are also lethal in attack.

Well yeah, Ghana needed to win the first game so they were a lot more open v Panama than England. Likewise, Panama are out the tournament and haven’t scored yet so they won’t be playing such a low block as Ghana did.

England are through to the next round and that’s all that matters and the winners of the last 5 World Cups had at least one frustrating group stage game.

^ that doesn’t excuse a poor performance but it puts things into perspective.

 

[curly_tom]

Ayew also had a pretty good game and never stopped working

He was much better last night than when he played fro Leicester against us this season.

 

[Macca1987]

He's playing for a move, shop window display from him last night

 

[hopesprings]

Ayew also had a pretty good game and never stopped working

He was no better than Biamou would have been

 

[Lamps]

England are through to the next round and that’s all that matters and the winners of the last 5 World Cups had at least one frustrating group stage game.

^ that doesn’t excuse a poor performance but it puts things into perspective.

Yesterday all that seemed to matter to some was getting a clean sheet.

 

[Captain Dart]

Ghana is going to defend against Croatia.

BTA will only get minutes if Croatia take the lead and the Black Strs need a goal.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Ghana is going to defend against Croatia.

BTA will only get minutes if Croatia take the lead and the Black Strs need a goal.

Why would they defend? They are already through

 

[Cov. Kids. Never. Quit]

Fucking shit England, two hours of my life I’ll never get back! Hahaha
They never fail to disappoint in tournaments

England suffered from the Coventry City syndrome, can't break down teams who Park the Bus.

 

[Legia Sky Blue]

Was tearing my hair out at half time with the likes of Micah Richards banging on about the need for patience, which was the last thing that was needed, and which simply ensured more of the slow sideways play that was easy to defend against. Urgency was needed, not patience

 

[rob9872]

England suffered from the Coventry City syndrome, can't break down teams who Park the Bus.

The old Coventry City, not this one.

 

[HadjiChippo]

Why would they defend? They are already through

Much more advantageous to go through in second than be one of the higher third place finishers. They’ll want at least a draw against Croatia.

 

[Captain Dart]

Much more advantageous to go through in second than be one of the higher third place finishers. They’ll want at least a draw against Croatia.

Yep, obviously and Croatia are still ranked 12th in the World, I wouln't be shocked if they beat Ghana by a few goals, they will want that 2nd place and will be really up for it.

 

[Macca]

This thread smells of half and half scarves