SOStriker Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Really wish we had another Gerrard or Parker. Second half they realised they didn't have the legs to play like first half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert the Spud Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Umm, Pirlo is kinda showing why he doesn't need athleticism in his game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNUFC Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Exactly. Oh well. If you can't see it, you can't see it. (I've got the feeling that I may have seen these arguments before ) Mindless might be the wrong word but 'boringly' certainly isn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blidly Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Please Shearer just stop talking. just go home and apply for managerial jobs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leppard Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Because of the styles of play. Spain are horrible defensively so they have to keep the ball away from the other side...thus you have a match where there are a million boring passes that go nowhere with intention of wasting time..especially if they get a goal; the England style is to counterattack so there is a lot more action and attacking. IMO while the England style isnt nearly as 'technical', its a lot more fun to watch. Where has this idea that Spain are horrible defensively come from? They're not amazing but they're not horrible ffs. Spain don't pass the ball to waste time, they do it so a) they don't have to run, b) so the opponents get tired, and c) so the opponent cannot attack. That's not wasting time, that's being smart. Also, their passing is ****ing brilliant. After watching Spain yesterday, I see passes that I would've seen Xavi or Iniesta make that English players aren't. If you don't enjoy it, fair enough but stop acting like your opinion is the only one that's valid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Prandelli should have waited with his last substitution. Thought the same but if Abate has a hamstring problem that sub was always going to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nørbæk Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Face: alike.Physical: alike. Price: very much alike. Nocerino = Chuck Norris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apaco Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Strength? Jumping? Pace? Acceleration? Not the best but good enough to dominate most matches from central midfield. With brilliant technical skills, brilliant mental skills, good stamina....of course he's got some lacks, but most players have. I'm not saying he is Messi/Iniesta class, but I certainly mean that he's among a group of players right underneath the top 5 players in the world. Of course, this will always be biased - just my opinion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabam Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 This is one hell of an exciting game, compared to yesterday's game. Hopefully Ox comes in, and young out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasma Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 sounds like klinnsmann is sat inside itv's tactic's truck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolsgold Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Oxlade-Chamberlain on for Young at half time of extra time please. Will be lethal against knackered defenders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morton2003 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Pirlo giving a masterclass, showing up Gerrard for the average player he is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolsgold Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Gerrard has been immense, this game and all tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nørbæk Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Umm, Pirlo is kinda showing why he doesn't need athleticism in his game. Nobody said he does. But fact is that a footballer is the sum of technical, mental and physical abilities. You can do without either and still be very good at what you do, but overall your sum won't be among the world's best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Albrighton Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Gerrard has been immense, this game and all tournament. Morton just proving what an absolute tit he is, either that or its a horrible troll attempt, 2/10 if so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Henderson . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leppard Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Henderson :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Caroll Pro tip: it helps to stay on your feet when the ball comes near. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhughthom Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 If I were cynical I would say Parker should take out Pirlo even if it means being sent off, 10v10 without Pirlo would be better than 11v11 with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_oc16 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Oh **** off, Henderson? What about the Ox? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Oh God please no not Henderson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Going for the draw then eh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 What must Carrick be thinking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Hodgson so nervous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOStriker Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I think Henderson is the smart choice. Our central mids look spent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Henderson coming on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNUFC Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 finally ref Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Ashley Young doing what he does best there :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nørbæk Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Going for the draw then eh England are good on penalties Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorg Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Just no cover in central midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootador Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 oh foff and catch something terminal you little scrote young. sorry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blidly Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Henderson and Carroll on. HOW DID I OFFEND YOU GOD IM SORRY!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Just no cover in central midfield. Basically wiped out by injuries to Barry and Lampard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leppard Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Give him some support, ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud The Weiser Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Jordan fecking Henderson do we not want to win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Ahahahaha, Balotelli. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blidly Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Balotelli, movement great, finishing **** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lermon Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 they're rushing their counterattacks leaving themselves out of room and requiring a bloody miracle to score versus an Italian defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Henderson to handball the winner in the last minute of extra time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leppard Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Should've brought on Phil Jones, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICK_GIFF Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 What must Carrick be thinking Prob thinking he's a silly boy for telling Woy that he didn't wish to be considered as a backup if he wasn't in the main squad by right. Similar situation with Micah Richards iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorg Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Basically wiped out by injuries to Barry and Lampard Pretty much, they are a big miss. England have only really used 15 players so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 That's how to do it. Get the ball wide and aim some crosses at Carroll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Geez, Balotelli. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nørbæk Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Great two shots from Balotelli Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Stop wasting chances, Balotelli. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nørbæk Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Great two shots from Balotelli Now three Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DandyDon Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Because of the styles of play. Spain are horrible defensively so they have to keep the ball away from the other side...thus you have a match where there are a million boring passes that go nowhere with intention of wasting time..especially if they get a goal; the England style is to counterattack so there is a lot more action and attacking. IMO while the England style isnt nearly as 'technical', its a lot more fun to watch. How can they be 'horrible defensively' with the number of clean sheets they've kept? Just because they don't rely on having a load of 6'5" knuckle draggers at the back to form a human wall of flesh on the 18 yard line, doesn't mean they are incapable of defending. They just defend in a different manner than we've really been used to seeing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudge7 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I'm pretty certain Balotelli will score the winner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Balotelli, pass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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