GlossopLatic Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Max points from our first 4 qualifying games. Proper :censored: England, play as individuals not a team, would sooner watch paint dry etc etc True but we tend to look good in qualifying campaigns get to tournaments and just don't fulfilled our potential, solve this and there would be a lot less apathy from the general public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandLatic Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Max points from our first 4 qualifying games. Proper :censored: England, play as individuals not a team, would sooner watch paint dry etc etc We just beat Slovenia at Home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShireBlue Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 They need to start playing with a bit more purpose. It shouldn't take almost an hour and going one-down to Slovenia for them to up the tempo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 That Scotland V Ireland game was crap. A masterclass in how to waste possession. England do that quite often and get criticised for not caring (they do care, they just aren't as good at football as we'd expect or demand). Thought it was really good to watch Proper old fashioned British game, passion, strong tackles, both teams going it Much more entertaining than to me to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFCM35 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 We just beat Slovenia at Home. Switzerland & Estoina away and San Marino at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Switzerland & Estoina away and San Marino at home I think you're actually digging a bigger hole... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosa Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Thought it was really good to watch Proper old fashioned British game, passion, strong tackles, both teams going it Much more entertaining than to me to you I fully agree with both your sentiment and your poetic syntax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFCM35 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I think you're actually digging a bigger hole... They can only beat the teams they play, max points out of four games which included two tricky away games and the boo brigade still ain't happy, if you want to know whats wrong with the England team, it's fans like you and the media slating them at every given opportunity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 They can only beat the teams they play, max points out of four games which included two tricky away games and the boo brigade still ain't happy, if you want to know whats wrong with the England team, it's fans like you and the media slating them at every given opportunity! No. What's wrong with the team is the top division being bloated by greedy foreign players and coaching methods that are neanderthol in comparison to other countries. I thought you of all people would be able to see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddy_Ender Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I think the appeal of the current England team can be summed up by the viewing figures for Saturday nights TV, the quiz show Pointless pulled in more viewers than Englands Euro qualifier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I think the appeal of the current England team can be summed up by the viewing figures for Saturday nights TV, the quiz show Pointless pulled in more viewers than Englands Euro qualifier. It was on ITV. 10m people switch off as soon as Andy Townsend mutters a word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 They can only beat the teams they play, max points out of four games which included two tricky away games and the boo brigade still ain't happy, if you want to know whats wrong with the England team, it's fans like you and the media slating them at every given opportunity! Ha! OK sweetie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 England call up for Latics keeper; http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20141118-josh-ollerenshaw-call-up-2089840.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Scotland 3/1 giving money away that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy_Fent Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'm sure we all admit not every England game is a thrilling 90 minutes entertainment. Personally I believe home games should be taken on the road and I feel some of the ticket prices are nothing short of scandalous. But one thing that I find amusing are those hypocrites who are the first to fly the St George's flag out of their house come Major Tournament time then feeling the need to shout from the rooftops in November how little they care about the same team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wogghead1 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Just in from the match, (live in Scotland) sat in the Scotland end and I can honestly say I've never been to a match anywhere where there is such hatred towards the other team and fans. I got dogs abuse throughout so glad to be home In one piece!!!!! England fans were excellent throughout, they must have been taking lessons from the athleticos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFCM35 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Scotland 3/1 giving money away that! Well how silly do you feel now? Edited November 19, 2014 by OAFCM35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldhamSheridan Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Just in from the match, (live in Scotland) sat in the Scotland end and I can honestly say I've never been to a match anywhere where there is such hatred towards the other team and fans. I got dogs abuse throughout so glad to be home In one piece!!!!! England fans were excellent throughout, they must have been taking lessons from the athleticos! To be fair, if you've been in Scotland for more than five minutes you'd have realised that was going to happen. It's what makes the win so sweet. Not that England won, but that Scotland lost in what is their World Cup final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Well how silly do you feel now? Ha Serious tho Not silly atall, I went with scotland win or draw at evens. So either we win and Im happy or we dont and some cash softens the blow. Tis a bet I often do. Win win situation its like paying an extra £20 to guarantee the win!!! Remember when we needed to draw in turkey to qualify? I put £100 on turkey and was glad to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Ha Serious tho Not silly atall, I went with scotland win or draw at evens. So either we win and Im happy or we dont and some cash softens the blow. Tis a bet I often do. Win win situation its like paying an extra £20 to guarantee the win!!! Remember when we needed to draw in turkey to qualify? I put £100 on turkey and was glad to lose. I went for a 3/1 on Rooney to score anytime and England to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I've slagged England off either on this or other threads and will do so in future. Last night showed what my problem with England is most of the time, that spell when players were kicking lumps out of each other but no player stayed down like a wuss was exactly how it should be. Players used to be kicked up in the air and wouldn't have dreamed of showing any pain to the opposition - this has changed now so it was good to see a return to a man's game. Plus England played with a tempo and to their strengths rather than trying to not be what they aren't and play a continental style game. Granted it was a Championship level side that we beat but we should play like that against the better side rather than trying to match them. But the best bit was when they scored only to have their hopes crushed by us scoring again. The best comedy writers couldn't come up with something that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wogghead1 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I've slagged England off either on this or other threads and will do so in future. Last night showed what my problem with England is most of the time, that spell when players were kicking lumps out of each other but no player stayed down like a wuss was exactly how it should be. Players used to be kicked up in the air and wouldn't have dreamed of showing any pain to the opposition - this has changed now so it was good to see a return to a man's game. Plus England played with a tempo and to their strengths rather than trying to not be what they aren't and play a continental style game. Granted it was a Championship level side that we beat but we should play like that against the better side rather than trying to match them. But the best bit was when they scored only to have their hopes crushed by us scoring again. The best comedy writers couldn't come up with something that good. When they scored their fans were like we were when the fifth went in against Peterborough last season!!! With one over enthusiastic Scotsman jumping the fence and running towards the england fans in his kilt followed by about 30 stewards and coppers! I've never felt more of a smug proud Englishman when Rooney got the third and a stunned silence and dawning reality within the Scotland fans fell upon them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I just read that Gary Lineker can feel Wayne Rooney's breath on the back of his neck. I need a shower, with bleach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) The FA would do themselves a favour by making sure that we have more friendlies against the home nations. Knowone is arsed about friendlies against Chile and the Ukraine. If we are playing in major tournaments we will have to play against a variety of sides, however having friendlies against 2 home nations per year would ensure the public take an interest in the national side. Plus the players would prefer it Jack Wiltshire came of the pitch and said he loved every minute of it last night. Would he have said that had we played at wembley against Ghana? Edited November 19, 2014 by GlossopLatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Leaving to one side the song they were backing, if that bloody :censored:ing band get shut down as a result then that would make the whole thing more enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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