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#411 Re: The Garden » EURO 2016 Thread » 516 weeks ago

What a snooze fest. Typical England tournament performance.

I feel a bit sorry for them in that they've played 3 teams who were totally content to play out a draw and 'hold what they had', making it very difficult to exploit the space guys like Vardy would thrive on. That said these weren't exceptional teams and if we struggle to break down Russia and Slovakia we have little hope against a much more organised well drilled defence. The consolation being that it's knockout now so teams should be playing for a win which might free up some space.

One of Hungary, Portugal, Iceland or Austria up next.

#412 Re: The Sunset Strip » HBO's A Game of Thrones » 516 weeks ago

Enjoyed it last night, not sure it was the 'best episode ever' as is being widely claimed but it was good.

I actually really enjoyed the Mereen section. Was it me or was there some sexual tension between Dany and Yara? Maybe it was me 16

The battle for Winterfell was good although in some ways lacked the punch of Blackwater or Castle Black. Possibly due to the numerous stories being told the build up feels that much more rushed.

Also am I the only one who was fairly none plussed by the Sansa rape scene from season 5? It's always mentioned as some graphic horrible thing they shouldn't have shown but I didn't think it was particularly graphic. Felt like outrage for the sake of outrage to me.

I felt for Sansa that LF and the knights of the Vale were a contingency plan. Not signs of underhand scheming or villainous foreshadowing. More of an insurance policy. She felt Jon was underestimating Ramsey despite her warnings so she sent for her plan B.

#413 Re: The Garden » EURO 2016 Thread » 516 weeks ago

I can see an England vs NI second round game.

#414 Re: The Garden » EURO 2016 Thread » 516 weeks ago

France were strong that year too but again got dumped out by Greece. I seem to remember Beckham missing a penalty against France when we were 1-0 up which would have probably won us the game and ultimately the group and changed our poosible course to the final completely.

Portugal were a stronger side than now, and helped by home support as well. By 06 we were transitioning a bit. The team didn't seem to be responding to Sven anymore (the fake sheikh saw to that), Scholes had retired, Owen was fading and Rooney was completely unfit. Portugal were arguably a better side in 06 than in 04 as well.

This probably does represent Englands best chance since 04. For once we have several players who are genuine goal threats. The last decade we have relied on Rooney for goals and he's not delivered in the big tournaments. Now we have 3 or 4 strikers all capable of getting 20+ Prem goals a season, then guys like Rooney and Alli who can get goals from midfield. The pressure is off any one individual to get goals. That's a luxury we haven't really had for 10 years.

My concern is defence. In years gone by we've had guys like Tony Adams, Sol Campbell, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry. World class centre backs and unfortunately Cahill and Smalling just aren't in their league. Against better teams that might be there undoing. Same with Walker and Rose, excellent coming forward but when asked to do more defensive work they might struggle.

#415 Re: The Garden » EURO 2016 Thread » 516 weeks ago

04 was our year to win it. We'll never have a better chance. An excellent team while other big nations were transitioning.

James
Neville
Terry
Ferdinand
Cole
Beckham
Lampard
Gerrard
Scholes
Owen
Rooney

That team should have done so much better than a QF against Portugal.

That said nobody looks invincible this time although I wouldn't want to meet Spain or Germany if we can avoid it.

#416 Re: The Garden » EURO 2016 Thread » 516 weeks ago

Englands statistically most likely next round opponents, Romania, have just gone out 16

It's too hard to predict now with the third place teams involved. Just finish as high as possible and see where it leaves you.

#417 Re: The Garden » The United Kingdom General Election, 2nd May 2024 » 516 weeks ago

An educated, informed, independent expert. His opinion, categorically remain.

Well worth a watch if you have 20 mins.

#418 Re: The Garden » EURO 2016 Thread » 516 weeks ago

Tonight not withstanding I think Englands most likely next opposition (statistically) is Romania and least likely Spain, with 14 other teams (inc Germany and NI) being possible last 16 opponents.

#419 Re: The Garden » The United Kingdom General Election, 2nd May 2024 » 516 weeks ago

Sovereignty is a complete red herring. It's a none issue. We stand to gain nor lose any degree of soveriegnty whether we stay or leave.

#420 Re: The Garden » The United Kingdom General Election, 2nd May 2024 » 516 weeks ago

Based off that I can only conclude we are a nation of racist little englanders who care more about keeping johnny foreigner out than the financial and economic security of themselves or future generations.

I'm annoyed at Cameron for holding this referendum. He should have had the balls to say no it's not in the countries interest to even risk it. This should never have been a decision for the 'people', most of them can't be trusted to make the right one.

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