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Reply | Richards.
at 15:56 1 Jul 2024
Maybe you do. I'm having a bit of fun with it. [Post edited 1 Jul 15:57]
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Reply | Richards.
at 15:51 1 Jul 2024
Nope. Not until he does. |
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Reply | Richards.
at 15:48 1 Jul 2024
KFC gives you wings. |
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Reply | Richards.
at 14:45 1 Jul 2024
Any sightings of the lesser-spotted Richards in pre-season? |
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Reply | England v Slovakia last 16 Match Thread
at 14:40 1 Jul 2024
The subs have shown that it is fixable but Southgate won't change it because he's stubborn. Rather than change the formation and/or starting 11, Gareth appears to be banking on Shaw making a recovery to bring much needed balance to the team. In the meantime, England are stumbling their way through the competition. Given that we're 5 days away from the next game, all eyes will be on Luke in training. If he does feature, it'll be a massive gamble as he hasn't played a competitive match in months and, with Guehi suspended, will have another new entry alongside him. |
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Reply | England v Slovakia last 16 Match Thread
at 14:29 1 Jul 2024
England do not have width on the left. Merely standing on the touchline doesn't give you this. When Trippier receives the ball he tends to cut in or pass backwards. He hasn't the confidence to open his body up and play a ball down the flank with his left foot. Foden will make the run but by the time Trippier has sorted his feet the opportunity to play in behind is lost. This has played into the opposition's hands as they tend to set up in a narrow, low block to squeeze space in the middle of the park. Result - England just keep playing it from side-to-side looking for gaps in-field that will rarely appear. |
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Reply | England v Slovakia last 16 Match Thread
at 16:08 30 Jun 2024
That's his job. He's paid £6million a year to figure those problems out. Either find an adequate replacement OR change the tactics to suit the players at your disposal. What you don't do is experiment with a right-back in midfield at a major championship. Now stop apologising for the man. If he doesn't get to at least the final, he's a failure. End of discussion. |
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Reply | England v Slovakia last 16 Match Thread
at 14:36 30 Jun 2024
Phillips' form has dropped off a cliff since those qualifying games so Southgate decided not to select him for this tournament. Before reaching that decision, he should have established whether he has a ready-made replacement lined up or is willing to alter his tactics to suit the players he selected.
The bottom line is the question was asked and I've answered it, unequivocally. Gareth has 3 viable options available to him in the squad. The time has come for Gareth to stop making excuses and put his best foot forward. The footballing gods have once again smiled upon him with a very favourable draw. If he doesn't make at least the final with this group of players then he deserves all of the criticism that will inevitably come his way. [Post edited 30 Jun 14:45]
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Reply | England v Slovakia last 16 Match Thread
at 03:54 30 Jun 2024
Kobbie Mainoo
Adam Wharton
Jude Bellingham
Gareth has plenty of options and made himself look very foolish by bemoaning Kalvin's absence. |
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Reply | Players leaving
at 14:00 28 Jun 2024
Only here will you find a debate between stainrod and his elbow. You've gotta love this site. |
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Reply | England v Slovakia last 16 Match Thread
at 13:49 28 Jun 2024
Yes and No.
On the one hand, the defence (which many people thought would be England's Achilles heel) has performed well, conceding only 1 goal in 3 games. Walker and Trippier have been solid, if unspectacular.
On the other hand, there is a lack of balance on the left hand side. Being right-footed, Trippier has offered little going forward. With Foden looking to cut inside from the left, England have little width or attacking threat on that flank.
Moreover, Southgate brought an unfit Shaw to Germany and started the tournament with 3 right-footed full-backs in the team. Trippier at left-back, Walker at right-back, and Trent in midfield. That's more on Southgate than the players but in a way fullbacks (through no fault of their own) have been a problem for England. |
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Reply | England v Slovakia last 16 Match Thread
at 17:21 27 Jun 2024
Agree. I feel a bit for Foden as not only has he has been played out of position on the left but there has been no genuine left back to support him or provide an overlap. At the start of the tournament I would've like to have seen Bellingham revert to central midfield with Foden in the 10 but Gareth instead decided to experiment with TAA in midfield. Indeed, England started the tournament with 3 right backs in the team; 1 at right back, 1 at left back, and 1 in central midfield. A bonkers experiment which thankfully didn't cost England its place at the tournament. With all that being said, England now have a real opportunity to kick on. One just has to hope that Gareth starts putting round pegs in round holes and has the courage to allow the players to play on the front foot. Given his track record, it feels a vain hope but with this likely to be his final tournament perhaps he'll finally throw the shackles off. |
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Reply | England v Slovakia last 16 Match Thread
at 16:21 27 Jun 2024
So you did mean TAA at right back (OP Post edited 27 Jun 15:28).
As for Shaw, this is a real conundrum for Gareth. As the only naturally left-footed full-back his introduction would add balance to the team. However, Luke hasn't played competitive football for months so throwing him in now would be a gamble. If Gareth is to take this gamble, the time is now. He can't take this risk in the latter stages of the competition against top opposition. The lad would need circa 60 minutes against Slovakia to build his fitness for sterner tests to come. If Shaw is introduced against Slovakia then that would presumably mean Walker at RB, with TAA coming on later as Luke tires. Either that, or move back to the wingback system that served England so well at the last Euros. |
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Reply | England v Slovakia last 16 Match Thread
at 15:02 27 Jun 2024
Ned - Walker and TAA both at left back? I assume you mean TAA at RB. I like your selections but I doubt Southgate will be bold enough to go with that. Ancelotti's use of Bellingham in the 10 role at Real Madrid appears to have clouded Gareth's thinking, and, in turn, compromised Foden's role. Bellingham used to feature for England in central midfield but Southgate appears reticent to return him there. With Foden back in the UK, it's likely Bellingham will remain in the 10 role and, instead, we'll see a change on the left. I suspect Mainoo will come in for Gallagher, and one of Palmer or Gordon come in for Foden. However, I'm not convinced that Gareth will drop Saka. I hope I'm wrong because Palmer and Gordon both showed quality, energy and intent in their cameo appearances, characteristics that have been missing from England's group stage performances. [Post edited 27 Jun 15:04]
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Reply | Begovic
at 13:03 27 Jun 2024
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Reply | Non QPR help needed
at 16:36 13 Jun 2024
You haven't said whether your employed, self-employed or contracting. For the purposes of my response, I'll assume that you're employed.
I suspect that your employer doesn't want to pay mileage as you'll be receiving a full day's pay for half a day's work. On paper, this seems fair but it's somewhat disingenuous and unprofessional.
If you're intent on driving your own vehicle and claiming mileage then strictly speaking you would need to extend your vehicle insurance policy to cover business use as commuting tends to cover travel to and from your usual place of work.
However, your employer's argument cuts both ways. If you don't have business vehicle insurance then your employer can't expect you to use your private vehicle to travel to another business site. I would go back to them and ask that they hire a car or pay expenses for alternative transport. |
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Reply | Hi-Fi Buffs
at 23:32 1 Jun 2024
What do they fetch now? |
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Reply | Begovic - Best QPR Goalie in Years
at 23:24 1 Jun 2024
That could work but I doubt Asmir would be tempted by such an offer as reports suggest there is interest from PL clubs to be their number 2 (as well as options in Saudi). If that's the case, I can't see him rejecting those offers to be a number 2 at QPR on less money. [Post edited 1 Jun 23:24]
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