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2022 World Cup qualifiers thread
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And that should be a booking...0
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Literally not been knocked out early in a major tournament since you wrote that...SELR_addicks said:
"This is going to be a very boring 2-0 win.cafctom said:We’re winning 2-0 very comfortably, without too much threat from the opposition.
Is it thrilling? No, but then again I don’t think it’s realistic to be when you’re up against teams who park the bus.
Some people will still be complaining no matter how many goals we were to win by.
We'll ignore how average and boring we look, then act shocked as we get knocked out early in a major tournament.
It's the same cycle England go on every single tournament other than 2018."
Literally called it ten minutes in.
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Euro 2016:Algarveaddick said:
Literally not been knocked out early in a major tournament since you wrote that...SELR_addicks said:
"This is going to be a very boring 2-0 win.cafctom said:We’re winning 2-0 very comfortably, without too much threat from the opposition.
Is it thrilling? No, but then again I don’t think it’s realistic to be when you’re up against teams who park the bus.
Some people will still be complaining no matter how many goals we were to win by.
We'll ignore how average and boring we look, then act shocked as we get knocked out early in a major tournament.
It's the same cycle England go on every single tournament other than 2018."
Literally called it ten minutes in.
Come 2nd to Wales in the group stage
Knocked out to Iceland
Euro 2016 qualifying:
Played 10 won 10.
Looking bad but winning in qualifying usually just gives a false sense of ability.0 -
It really ain’t been that bad. Second half especially.5
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I feel my odd sense of humour may have fallen a bit flat...SELR_addicks said:n
Euro 2016:Algarveaddick said:
Literally not been knocked out early in a major tournament since you wrote that...SELR_addicks said:
"This is going to be a very boring 2-0 win.cafctom said:We’re winning 2-0 very comfortably, without too much threat from the opposition.
Is it thrilling? No, but then again I don’t think it’s realistic to be when you’re up against teams who park the bus.
Some people will still be complaining no matter how many goals we were to win by.
We'll ignore how average and boring we look, then act shocked as we get knocked out early in a major tournament.
It's the same cycle England go on every single tournament other than 2018."
Literally called it ten minutes in.
Come 2nd to Wales in the group stage
Knocked out to Iceland
Euro 2016 qualifying:
Played 10 won 10.
Looking bad but winning in qualifying usually just gives a false sense of ability.2 -
JWP had a mare when he came on!0
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3 points, clean sheet, no injuries. Job done.5
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Jammy old Spain...0
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Another win and a clean sheet, decent enough preparation for the Euro's. It's all coming together nicely for a last 16 exit on penalties to Portugal.2
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So, we haven’t gone out early in a tournament in 5 years - which had a different squad and manager altogether?SELR_addicks said:
"This is going to be a very boring 2-0 win.cafctom said:We’re winning 2-0 very comfortably, without too much threat from the opposition.
Is it thrilling? No, but then again I don’t think it’s realistic to be when you’re up against teams who park the bus.
Some people will still be complaining no matter how many goals we were to win by.
We'll ignore how average and boring we look, then act shocked as we get knocked out early in a major tournament.
It's the same cycle England go on every single tournament other than 2018."
Literally called it ten minutes in.
Yet you’ve written them off already. We get it - you find England boring. But whinging because the football isn’t scintillating, even though we’re winning 2-0, is a bit of a reach.2 - Sponsored links:
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0-0 after Extra time?!Chris_from_Sidcup said:Another win and a clean sheet, decent enough preparation for the Euro's. It's all coming together nicely for a last 16 exit on penalties to Portugal.0 -
The Euros are boring as a contest regardless now.
Portugal showed everyone five years ago how you can win the tournament by keeping things tight at the back and running the risk of ensuring you're one of the best third placed teams, and then topping it off by being extremely lucky either in Extra-Time or on penalties.
As a result I wont be surprised if the winners this summer come from a pretty unfancied team.
Lets not pretend though that England arent going to be the only side that play with two Defensive Midfielders - For some reason everyone wants attacking / flowing football, yet the genuine experts constantly remind you that goals win games, clean sheets win you things.3 -
There are two ways of winning a tournament. Being hard to beat or being the best team in it.0
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Disappointed that Mark Pougatch didn't say that Spain did a Golfie8
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I see Millar's Canada are playing the might of the Cayman Islands this evening...
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Thats annoying as guess we may not have Liam Millar available for the Doncaster game now - Only gives him a few days to get back over and deal with any jetlag etc.0
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I'm not sorry for feeling like we have a team capable of challenging for winning tournaments.cafctom said:
So, we haven’t gone out early in a tournament in 5 years - which had a different squad and manager altogether?SELR_addicks said:
"This is going to be a very boring 2-0 win.cafctom said:We’re winning 2-0 very comfortably, without too much threat from the opposition.
Is it thrilling? No, but then again I don’t think it’s realistic to be when you’re up against teams who park the bus.
Some people will still be complaining no matter how many goals we were to win by.
We'll ignore how average and boring we look, then act shocked as we get knocked out early in a major tournament.
It's the same cycle England go on every single tournament other than 2018."
Literally called it ten minutes in.
Yet you’ve written them off already. We get it - you find England boring. But whinging because the football isn’t scintillating, even though we’re winning 2-0, is a bit of a reach.
We have one of the best squads in the world, especially attacking wise. Its a shame we don't play to our strengths and settle for sitting back and rolling over against any decent competition.0 -
France only beat Kazakhstan 2-0 tonight.SELR_addicks said:
I'm not sorry for feeling like we have a team capable of challenging for winning tournaments.cafctom said:
So, we haven’t gone out early in a tournament in 5 years - which had a different squad and manager altogether?SELR_addicks said:
"This is going to be a very boring 2-0 win.cafctom said:We’re winning 2-0 very comfortably, without too much threat from the opposition.
Is it thrilling? No, but then again I don’t think it’s realistic to be when you’re up against teams who park the bus.
Some people will still be complaining no matter how many goals we were to win by.
We'll ignore how average and boring we look, then act shocked as we get knocked out early in a major tournament.
It's the same cycle England go on every single tournament other than 2018."
Literally called it ten minutes in.
Yet you’ve written them off already. We get it - you find England boring. But whinging because the football isn’t scintillating, even though we’re winning 2-0, is a bit of a reach.
We have one of the best squads in the world, especially attacking wise. Its a shame we don't play to our strengths and settle for sitting back and rolling over against any decent competition.
Spain had to come from behind to beat Georgia 2-1.
Germany only beat Romania 1-0.
There is nothing to suggest we can’t match these teams in a knockout match.I’m not saying we’re definitely winning the Euros/World Cup or anything like that, but I fail to see the fair logic in just writing them off even though games are being won.3 -
This squad could absolutely win the Euros or World Cup. Sadly will never happen under Southgate.cafctom said:
France only beat Kazakhstan 2-0 tonight.SELR_addicks said:
I'm not sorry for feeling like we have a team capable of challenging for winning tournaments.cafctom said:
So, we haven’t gone out early in a tournament in 5 years - which had a different squad and manager altogether?SELR_addicks said:
"This is going to be a very boring 2-0 win.cafctom said:We’re winning 2-0 very comfortably, without too much threat from the opposition.
Is it thrilling? No, but then again I don’t think it’s realistic to be when you’re up against teams who park the bus.
Some people will still be complaining no matter how many goals we were to win by.
We'll ignore how average and boring we look, then act shocked as we get knocked out early in a major tournament.
It's the same cycle England go on every single tournament other than 2018."
Literally called it ten minutes in.
Yet you’ve written them off already. We get it - you find England boring. But whinging because the football isn’t scintillating, even though we’re winning 2-0, is a bit of a reach.
We have one of the best squads in the world, especially attacking wise. Its a shame we don't play to our strengths and settle for sitting back and rolling over against any decent competition.
Spain had to come from behind to beat Georgia 2-1.
Germany only beat Romania 1-0.
There is nothing to suggest we can’t match these teams in a knockout match.I’m not saying we’re definitely winning the Euros/World Cup or anything like that, but I fail to see the fair logic in just writing them off even though games are being won.0 - Sponsored links:
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But is he better than Sean?stoneroses19 said:
Thought there was another Wright-Phillips didn’t know about for a second.CafcTeckers said:Only change i'd make would be JWP for Phillips4 -
Lewandowski out of Wednesdays game6
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That is a massive boost for usValleyGary said:Lewandowski out of Wednesdays game0 -
It is from a results perspective, gives us a better chance of getting 3 points and blitzing through the qualifying group as per.Addick Addict said:
That is a massive boost for usValleyGary said:Lewandowski out of Wednesdays game
Can't help but feel it is a shame as I would really have liked to see our defence properly be tested against a world class player, especially as we are likely to be facing a bunch of them as early as the round of 16 in June.5 -
I expect Poland will have some "clown" in goal. (One for the older Lifers)NomadicAddick said:
It is from a results perspective, gives us a better chance of getting 3 points and blitzing through the qualifying group as per.Addick Addict said:
That is a massive boost for usValleyGary said:Lewandowski out of Wednesdays game
Can't help but feel it is a shame as I would really have liked to see our defence properly be tested against a world class player, especially as we are likely to be facing a bunch of them as early as the round of 16 in June.5 -
It completely changes how Poland will approach this game. You imagine they'll be far more cautious now, keep things tight and get a draw2
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Good practice for the Group Stages in the Euros... Reckon a lot of teams will setup that way come the Finalskillerandflash said:It completely changes how Poland will approach this game. You imagine they'll be far more cautious now, keep things tight and get a draw
World Cup: Draw and you're probably out as its just the top two
Euros: Draw and you stand a very good chance of advancing as a third placed team
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So true, I'm really not a fan of the 24 team format.ForeverAddickted said:
Good practice for the Group Stages in the Euros... Reckon a lot of teams will setup that way come the Finalskillerandflash said:It completely changes how Poland will approach this game. You imagine they'll be far more cautious now, keep things tight and get a draw
World Cup: Draw and you're probably out as its just the top two
Euros: Draw and you stand a very good chance of advancing as a third placed team
Encourages draws and also has half the tournament happening to only knock out 6 teams.4 -
Cayman Islands v Canada is on @ 11pm for anyone who cant sleep and want to see how Liam Millar does...
https://www.squawka.com/en/cayman-islands-vs-canada-live-stream-watch-online-world-cup-qualifiers-predictions/
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Not watching myself but its already 5-0 to Canada after just 32-mins - Millar has started the game and almost scored the fifth himselfForeverAddickted said:Cayman Islands v Canada is on @ 11pm for anyone who cant sleep and want to see how Liam Millar does...
https://www.squawka.com/en/cayman-islands-vs-canada-live-stream-watch-online-world-cup-qualifiers-predictions/0
