13 Jun 21
@trev33 saidSensible cautious approach to the first game in the tournament. Philips staying deep in the first half. Chooses a big right back in Walker to deal with the physical Perisic who didn't cause us any of the problems we saw in the World Cup semi in Moscow. Excellent management. Lessons learned.
Shame i had a lay in this morning, this is perfect put you to sleep TV.
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@relentless-red saidI'll settle for 1-0. 😀
Sensible cautious approach to the first game in the tournament. Philips staying deep in the first half. Chooses a big right back in Walker to deal with the physical Perisic who didn't cause us any of the problems we saw in the World Cup semi in Moscow. Excellent management. Lessons learned.
13 Jun 21
@great-big-stees saidYes Stees,
I think it’s not until Monday night, that it starts.
Go Habs Go.
You were absolutely correct on that one starting at 10:00 P.M. Tomorrow night.
Are you a Habs fan or just rooting for them as they are the last Canadian team?
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13 Jun 21
@relentless-red saidGood solid performance and a great result.
Sensible cautious approach to the first game in the tournament. Philips staying deep in the first half. Chooses a big right back in Walker to deal with the physical Perisic who didn't cause us any of the problems we saw in the World Cup semi in Moscow. Excellent management. Lessons learned.
Kelvin Philips; gosh what a turn up! Very impressed.
13 Jun 21
@divegeester saidPhilips was good in so many ways. Deep when he needed to be to show proper respect to Croatia, then once they get the idea the creativity is all coming through Mount and they are drawn to denying him space, Philips comes forward and puts Sterling in. Perfect.
Good solid performance and a great result.
Kelvin Philips; gosh what a turn up! Very impressed.
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@relentless-red saidIt does feel like there’s a good vibe in this squad, there’s a positive mental energy. BUT ... there is also still a potential on-the-pitch fragility I think, which may not evaporate until we qualify from the group.
Philips was good in so many ways. Deep when he needed to be to show proper respect to Croatia, then once they get the idea the creativity is all coming through Mount and they are drawn to denying him space, Philips comes forward and puts Sterling in. Perfect.
13 Jun 21
@divegeester saidDon't particularly trust Pickford or Stones who have mistakes in them. If we play well enough they don't get found out. Croatia were strong opponents and we limited their chances. Did that at the expense of limiting our own, but if that works why not? If we go behind a fresh Grealish from the bench running at people and winning free kicks and pens is a good option. Clever not to start him in the heat today and have a more defence minded midfield to limit Modric. Went for experience and defensive qualities in the fullbacks. Thought that was right for that match.
It does feel like there’s a good vibe in this squad, there’s a positive mental energy. BUT ... there is also still a potential on-the-pitch fragility I think, which may not evaporate until we qualify from the group.
Bring on Scotland.
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@relentless-red saidAgreed. Pickford does worry me.
Don't particularly trust Pickford or Stones who have mistakes in them. If we play well enough they don't get found out. Croatia were strong opponents and we limited their chances. Did that at the expense of limiting our own, but if that works why not? If we go behind a fresh Grealish from the bench running at people and winning free kicks and pens is a good option. Cle ...[text shortened]... d defensive qualities in the fullbacks. Thought that was right for that match.
Bring on Scotland.
13 Jun 21
@divegeester saidT.V at the beach....LOL...
Ukraine v Netherlands, what a game!
Not sure either team will progress with defending like that though.
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@divegeester saidThey don’t have a chance against North Macedonia, see what they did letting Austria beat them, clever, clever.
Ukraine v Netherlands, what a game!
Not sure either team will progress with defending like that though.
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@trev33 saidBless 'em.
They don’t have a chance against North Macedonia, see what they did letting Austria beat them, clever, clever.
Any thoughts on overall winners yet?