olderskyblue
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You think not? I thought he clearly had nothing else on his mind other than to whack him. Even if it was a light touch, does intent count? Opinions eh?
What I think that decision does show is the utter pointlessness of VAR. It's not a blatant elbow, you and I differ in our interpretation, so how on earth does it bring certainty in such a decision?
All it does is stall the game and stop the flow. Only thing you can say is it contrived a tense finish tonight!
I really don't think so. I thought he hurtled after him, tried to force himself in front for the ball (something that happens countless times during a game), happened to glance him very slightly... and the Iranian guy plunged to the ground as if shot.You think not? I thought he clearly had nothing else on his mind other than to whack him. Even if it was a light touch, does intent count? Opinions eh?
You can be fouled with or without the ball.
Yeah, I am agreeing with you. Just football talk I think.But if a player makes a pass, then gets clattered, it's a foul, so he doesn't have to be "in control of the ball" to get a free kick. Lawro's argument was that ronaldo wasn't even in control of the ball, which is crap isn't it? Kane wasn't in control of the ball when he got a pen on Sunday.
I really don't think so. I thought he hurtled after him, tried to force himself in front for the ball (something that happens countless times during a game), happened to glance him very slightly... and the Iranian guy plunged to the ground as if shot.
Quaresma's challenge was rather worse!
The direct attack after he'd got the red mist up.Was that the accidental knee in the bollocks?
Still happy?
As you say i reckon we beat anyone with the confidence we have at the moment. Any idea if yellow cards are forgotten after the group matches ?
Cheers CJAfter the quarters.
Lovely to hear, CJ, well done.Visited an infant school today. Gave them a jumper from one of my schools (Frederick Bird) and had a kick about for a while. They’re going draw some pictures and those that could speak English (some perfectly despite only being 5 and 6!) are writing some messages to the kids in Cov which the teacher will send over. Hoping it’s the start of something between the two schools and we stay in touch.
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Fantastic work. Love it when this soft of thing goes on. Breaks down all sorts of preconceptions of people/nationalities etc. Top manVisited an infant school today. Gave them a jumper from one of my schools (Frederick Bird) and had a kick about for a while. They’re going draw some pictures and those that could speak English (some perfectly despite only being 5 and 6!) are writing some messages to the kids in Cov which the teacher will send over. Hoping it’s the start of something between the two schools and we stay in touch.
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Visited an infant school today. Gave them a jumper from one of my schools (Frederick Bird) and had a kick about for a while. They’re going draw some pictures and those that could speak English (some perfectly despite only being 5 and 6!) are writing some messages to the kids in Cov which the teacher will send over. Hoping it’s the start of something between the two schools and we stay in touch.
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Be interesting. Wonder if we will go for full strength, but Belgium will rest players.Should Southgate make changes for Thursday night? Personally I would start with the same team as the Belgium game will be a massive test and both teams have momentum going into it . Although England probably have more
Great stuff. Been following you on twitter and you give a good flavour of what it's like out there. Nice oneVisited an infant school today. Gave them a jumper from one of my schools (Frederick Bird) and had a kick about for a while. They’re going draw some pictures and those that could speak English (some perfectly despite only being 5 and 6!) are writing some messages to the kids in Cov which the teacher will send over. Hoping it’s the start of something between the two schools and we stay in touch.
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I think we're going to make changes on Thursday. Southgate has indicated that players can get frustrated turning up and not getting a game so this is their time. Alexander-Arnold, Rose, Cahill, Dier & Rashford all to play.
Harry Stones....err, I mean John Maguire.....I can see those changes happening, but which centre half would you drop out for Cahill?
Be interesting. Wonder if we will go for full strength, but Belgium will rest players.
Entirely feasible.
Trying to cop off with the teacher I reckon !! He's coming back with a foreign bride !!Excellent stuff CJ. Bet both you and kids had an unforgettable time and if those links between the schools can be developed then so many young kids will benefit.
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There will be a 'Coventry yet again' thread up shortly I'm sure.I bet Sunderland are pissed off at the minute
Seem to remember a reference to this some time back and it was questionable as to whether they'd have practised with the ballIf it ain't broke don't fix it?
FIFA replacing the football's for the knockout stages.
Hope it's only the print and not the weight, elasticity etc.
World Cup 2018: New ball to be used for knockout stage
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