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England crash out of the world cup.

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by eric cartman, Jun 15, 2014.

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  1. eric cartman

    eric cartman Well-Known Member

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    Difference is we know we are ****.
     
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    Wherever he comes from Mick he still represented Ireland - and we'll do everything we can to disasociate ourselves from him becaise he's an eejit. Apologies for the use of "Taig" btw- it was a bit rude really.
     
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  3. Hugh Briss

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    If England do go out, at least all the other British nations will step up to the 'plate'... oh wait...
     
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    Good point whoever said we should've man-marked Pirlo. The only time I've ever seen him anything less than brilliant was against United in 2010. Fergie put Park Ji Sung on him and Pirlo hardly had a kick. But I don't think Woy wanted to be slated again for being negative as in Euro 12.

    As for Rooney, he should be played in his best position, as an out-and-out striker. He's had his best seasons for us (2006/10/12) when that's where he's played. Sturridge and Welbeck drift wide a lot anyway, so why not play our top goalscorer in his best position?

    All in all, I think England did alright. Italy are obviously a class act, and they hardly embarrassed us. A bit more "quality" (seemingly the buzz-word amongst the pundits these days) in the final third and we'd have got a point.
     
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    No bother,he"s a eejit alright but a decent player though and we could do with some more eejits from Preston
     
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    come on England!!!!

    representing the uk.
     
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    Kevin Kilbane not good enough for you? <grr>
     
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    I was backing your point that most English fans appear to be realistic..
     
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    In my experience most England fans are as realistic/optimistic as anyone else, including Scotland fans, the problem is the media whose nauseating sycophancy and sheer bias turns most Scots off. It's them who give a false impression of what your average Englishman thinks of England's chances.
     
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    <laugh> I'm such a cynical ****er i just assumed there was something I was missing! Cheers Pud!
     
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    You...cynical...get away...
    <laugh>
     
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    But only a spastic would assume that the opinions of the English media are representative of the whole population.
     
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    Nothing wrong with fans being optimistic and the media talking up their chances, but why does every half time show need to be dedicated to England?
     
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    That's nothing to do with the fans though Eric, the pundits on these shows are by and large tossers who are best ignored...apart from a few notable exceptions.
     
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    Because it's the home broadcaster. I'm sure it's exactly the same in every other participating nation.
     
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    <laugh> I think i hide it well
     
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    Nah, it's just to get the Sweaties beeling.
     
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    A fair assumption...
     
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