So, one manager 30 years earlier, and one over 50 years earlier. And both of those are renowned as being shit for England, of course.Bobby Robson matched that and Alf Ramsay bettered it.
I agree on the centre backs. Shaw and James are both good enough
They’ve done more than he did at Middlesbrough
Anyway, I didn't want Southgate when he was appointed - his record with Middlesbrough was terrible. But, ultimately, he's outperformed just about every England manager before him. That, much like Robins with City, gives him a certain leeway in suggesting he does know what he's doing. Would I set up as he does? Nope. But then playing like Keegan had us playing didn't really work.
I agreeA shame that Chilwell got such a nasty injury too. But pinning the strategy on defensive play makes no sense with the available players.
So, one manager 30 years earlier, and one over 50 years earlier. And both of those are renowned as being shit for England, of course.
Yep, that's an argument that says Southgate is out of his depth, even more so when one had home advantage and that doesn't count apparently...
And I'd say having an average position of 3 in major tournaments is getting the best out of resources.For me it's about getting the best out of the available resources.
So, one manager 30 years earlier, and one over 50 years earlier. And both of those are renowned as being shit for England, of course.
Yep, that's an argument that says Southgate is out of his depth, even more so when one had home advantage and that doesn't count apparently...
He was. An effective quarter final place in the 88 Euros was considered a dismal failure, despite the fact we hadn't even qualified for the one before.To be fair Robson was getting pelters from the late 80s versions of BSB before that world cup.
Tonight, the ball goes into the midfield area and it comes straight back without thought. No-one really willing to push forwards with the ball.For me it's about getting the best out of the available resources. We have in Foden, Grealish, Bellingham, Maddison (I'll include Mount for now), Saka, Bowen etc etc and yet he has a defence that passes sideways all the time and fills the middle of the park with 'workers' Gallagher, Ward-Prowse, Phillips, Rice (who is a good player). Lots of passing sideways and playing safe and just hoping that possession will win us the game. As someone elsewhere on here said, I'll die on this hill re: Maddison - he's better than at least 5 of the players that I've listed and would have a field day with the amount of possession England have.
So, semi finals at the World Cup? Home advantage there?
We haveWe're a tough watch at the moment . May well go onto win bit have been relatively poor over the last 3 and a half matches
We're a tough watch at the moment . May well go onto win bit have been relatively poor over the last 3 and a half matches
Which matches did you watch in either tournament?And I'd say having an average position of 3 in major tournaments is getting the best out of resources.
And I'd say having an average position of 3 in major tournaments is getting the best out of resources.
More of my team than Spanish fans did of their's.Which matches did you watch in either tournament?
Did the commentator just say it was over 6 hours since we'd scored from open play?!
Kenny JackettBasically you can argue tactics but realistically there aren't any better managers who would want the England job
Styles plays for Hungary? Since when?
Coventry play more flat forward balls, a la through the lines. The idea being to hasten the transition from defence to attack. Also the reason we score more during injury time. Between each England move their is enough time for Grendel and his Dubai lover to have another barrage.Its like watching a Cov clone but worse
No its just not very encouraging to see us playing this shit when we have a World Cup round the cornerWhy are you bothering to get yourselves worked up about a friendly tournament where the players don't give a shit after a long season shortly before a new one.
Did you go on a 3 day bender to celebrate us winning Le Tournoi or do you all only give a shit about nothing games when it gives you the chance to endlessly moan?
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