Being good enough to be selected for the squad isn't the same thing as being good enough to start games.fidelcastro wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:38 pmYou said he wasn't good enough. He clearly is based on his form for both us and Newcastle.
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The thought of that backline at the World Cup is terrifying.
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Pickford is rightly England’s number 1 and by some distance too
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Germany fans will be thinking the same I reckon.Milltown1882 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:41 pmThe thought of that backline at the World Cup is terrifying.
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Maybe this game has gone to show that we’re better off throwing caution to the wind than overcompensating for a poor defence. They needed that half big time.
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Have I missed summat
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Would have been one of the most memorable non-tournament games in many a year if not for the uncharacteristic rick from a certain Nick Pope, which I dare say Pickford will be thinking he'd have held on to.
Look forward to all the reasons it doesn't count from the usual moaners.
Look forward to all the reasons it doesn't count from the usual moaners.
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#Proud
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Im not a patriotic kind of guy but this England team and their manager makes me very proud. Lets hope they can go and win it for Lizzie as its what she would have wanted.
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Happy with that
Southgate used his subs well, and if it wasn't for the three mistakes we'd have won comfortably
But Maguire and Pope might have done their chances no good at all there
Southgate used his subs well, and if it wasn't for the three mistakes we'd have won comfortably
But Maguire and Pope might have done their chances no good at all there
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This ludicrous winter world cup is a farce built on corruption and the sweat and tears of migrant slave labour. I’ll not be watching.Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:39 pmWhat a great advert for international football tonight has been and any football fan who cant bring themselves to get excited about the upcoming World Cup is missing out as its gonna be fantastic
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Where did I say Pope wasn't good enough for us and Newcastle? we're talking about England....fidelcastro wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:38 pmYou said he wasn't good enough. He clearly is based on his form for both us and Newcastle.
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RIP to Nick Pope’s England career.
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Thanks for the heads up, Id been wondering for the last couple of weeks whether you were gonna watch the World Cup or not as I wasnt sure. Now you've confirmed you won't be watching its one less thing for me to worry about
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A much better performance than t’other night! Lots to work on but hopefully we can build from there through the group stage at the World Cup.
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Stones was doing ok the rest dubious Pope included
Improved 2 half Foden not his best game Sterling
the nearly man tonight .
Improved 2 half Foden not his best game Sterling
the nearly man tonight .
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Don’t understand why you should be on tenterhooks. Apologies for causing you worry in any event.Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:50 pmThanks for the heads up, Id been wondering for the last couple of weeks whether you were gonna watch the World Cup or not as I wasnt sure. Now you've confirmed you won't be watching its one less thing for me to worry about
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Unfortunately Pope looks way out of his depth in an England shirt. Extra responsibility and extra pressure which he also adds to himself with his poor footwork. He just doesn’t look comfortable and I don’t think he has the belief that he should be on the pitch.
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WhoScored tweeted: ‘Nick Pope's rating of 4.27 vs Germany is the lowest ever received by an English player in an international since we started receiving Opta data in 2009’
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Yeah me too. May watch a few highlights in the knockout stage…boatshed bill wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:53 pmWell said, this WC should not be happening.
But I can't promise not to watch some games.
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I will never understood why fans are so against this World Cup. Can only assume they live under rock and have a complete hiatus from every corporation or country that takes advantage/takes part in such practise.
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I’m pretty sure there’s been some shockers down the years that warrant a score worse than that.
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Same can be said of Maguire as well. He simply can't control a ball and has such a heavy touch for a defender, which at this level is fatal against most strikers.Rileybobs wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:53 pmUnfortunately Pope looks way out of his depth in an England shirt. Extra responsibility and extra pressure which he also adds to himself with his poor footwork. He just doesn’t look comfortable and I don’t think he has the belief that he should be on the pitch.
Unfortunately he'll get picked.
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For those with good memories, did Tim Flowers and Rob Green play for England again after their howlers against Sweden and USA respectively?
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Didn't watch (haven't since the final) but what can you expect of pope when he's played about 4 games for England?
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How on earth does Jermaine Defoe get a job as a pundit ? He makes Paul Merson and Clinton Morrison sound good.
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Not sure what that has to do with anything.tarkys_ears wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:01 pmDidn't watch (haven't since the final) but what can you expect of pope when he's played about 4 games for England?
How many caps had Seaman won when he let Ronaldinho lob him from half way?
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It was a basic goalkeeping error.tarkys_ears wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:01 pmDidn't watch (haven't since the final) but what can you expect of pope when he's played about 4 games for England?
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The corruption, and the slavery, and the deaths, and the fact it's in a desert, and the fact it had to be moved to the middle of a football season because it's in a desert, and the totalitarian rule, and the religious bigotry, and the political and social oppression. 'But whatabout' is not an excuse. I bet Russia couldn't believe their luck when they were awarded 2018 the same day Qatar was awarded 2022.Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:58 pmI will never understood why fans are so against this World Cup. Can only assume they live under rock and have a complete hiatus from every corporation or country that takes advantage/takes part in such practise.
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So I assume you also share similar views for corporations owned by the same countries? I assume you don’t use any of them products.Spiral wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:07 pmThe corruption, and the slavery, and the deaths, and the fact it's in a desert, and the fact it had to be moved to the middle of a football season because it's in a desert, and the totalitarian rule, and the religious bigotry, and the political and social oppression. 'But whatabout' is not an excuse. I bet Russia couldn't believe their luck when they were awarded 2018 the same day Qatar was awarded 2022.
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You've obviously posted this to create an argument.Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:58 pmI will never understood why fans are so against this World Cup. Can only assume they live under rock and have a complete hiatus from every corporation or country that takes advantage/takes part in such practise.
Reason not to hold it there : What does Qatar have to do with world football? I could go on about human rights, but there's no point.
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Not to create an argument I just genuinely don’t understand it.boatshed bill wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:11 pmYou've obviously posted this to create an argument.
Reason not to hold it there : What does Qatar have to do with world football? I could go on about human rights, but there's no point.
Why does the moral compass start there and not elsewhere? Genuinely interested.
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I like Newcastleclaret and wish he didn't get 15 nasty replies whenever he posts something stupid, but you can't accuse Alan Pace of sportswashing and then say you don't understand the problem with the World Cup being in Qatar. It just isn't on.
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Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:13 pmNot to create an argument I just genuinely don’t understand it.
Why does the moral compass start there and not elsewhere? Genuinely interested.
OK, let's start with why hold the competition in midwinter? Over to you.
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You can criticise Jordan Pickford but he has been excellent and consistent for England, and once fit will be No 1. Sadly for Nick, Ramsdale may have slipped into the No 2 slot tonight
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Better than the Italy game, but nowhere near good enough.
The Germans are going through a similar lull, but we didn't show the improvement needed. Defensively died, and until we chucked the kitchen sink not a lot going forward.
Still no shape or purpose to our game, everything off the cuff. Some will use the result to back Southgate, but not me, he's still our biggest problem.
The Germans are going through a similar lull, but we didn't show the improvement needed. Defensively died, and until we chucked the kitchen sink not a lot going forward.
Still no shape or purpose to our game, everything off the cuff. Some will use the result to back Southgate, but not me, he's still our biggest problem.
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From a footballing point of view it’s an area of the world that the tournament hasn’t been held before. Reaches new fan bases etc… to increase revenue in the game.boatshed bill wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:14 pmOK, let's start with why hold the competition in midwinter? Over to you.
If we are looking at it financially, it’s got to be linked to getting one of the most financially liquid regions in the world more invested in the game.
Midwinter is realistically the only time the tournament could be held there due to the weather.
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It's a friendly.... means next to nothing. Entertaining for me that second half.
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So basically you are saying it's all about money? OK.Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:19 pmFrom a footballing point of view it’s an area of the world that the tournament hasn’t been held before. Reaches new fan bases etc… to increase revenue in the game.
If we are looking at it financially, it’s got to be linked to getting one of the most financially liquid regions in the world more invested in the game.
Midwinter is realistically the only time the tournament could be held there due to the weather.
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Maguire was integral to that incredibly good defensive unit at the Euros, I know he's the national scapegoat atm but he's a good player, he's shown that throughout his career.
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Football has only been about money for quite some time. Especially at the elite level.boatshed bill wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:21 pmSo basically you are saying it's all about money? OK.
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I often wonder why Russia and Qatar got their world cups. Why should two extremely rich and corrupt countries be chosen by the honest and trustworthy Sepp Blatt as host countries?
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I love someone who sticks by their principles. You go hun!!
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Vino blanco wrote: ↑Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:23 pmI often wonder why Russia and Qatar got their world cups. Why should two extremely rich and corrupt countries be chosen by the honest and trustworthy Sepp Blatt as host countries?
That's actually very funny.
I'd rather it helped poor countries, myself, so England next, please.