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by Grandpa
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

James was outside of Walker in those two matches, yeah. For the Euros, it was 4 at the back. And Rice and Phillips were starting every game, yes. So the two holding mids. Even against Scotland. Southgate was a defender... I guess it's innate for him to load the defence. But what good club side play...
by Grandpa
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Just looking…… So draw against Germany and loss against Italy last year was 3-4-3. It was Rice and Bellingham in MF for both. So….Bellingham does everything we can’t really call him a “holding midfielder”. Depends on his role on the day I guess He seems to only play this formation when he has Reece...
by Grandpa
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Athletics general thread
Replies: 152
Views: 8691

Re: Athletics general thread

by Grandpa
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

It is their weakness, for sure. Southgate sort of mitigates this with two holding (or one holding and one energy) midfielders. They’re protected well. If there was Van Dijk and Saliba with Allison in goal. Would he play two holding midfielders? He has played 3 at the back as well.. did he have two ...
by Grandpa
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?
Replies: 38
Views: 661

Re: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?

Is it something to do with selling beach front property in Gaza to wealthy Israeli and Americans before the bulldozers and tanks have even left? I've heard a few bits of this, not sure if it's true, but if it is it is a disgrace and will only make Israel's problems far worse in future and be self-d...
by Grandpa
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

My biggest fear for England is that 3/5 of the defence is Everton/Man Utd. Not known for their tightness... balanced by 2/5 City... but if one or both of those City guys are injured... eek... It is their weakness, for sure. Southgate sort of mitigates this with two holding (or one holding and one e...
by Grandpa
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

My biggest fear for England is that 3/5 of the defence is Everton/Man Utd. Not known for their tightness... balanced by 2/5 City... but if one or both of those City guys are injured... eek...
by Grandpa
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?
Replies: 38
Views: 661

Re: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?

Is it something to do with selling beach front property in Gaza to wealthy Israeli and Americans before the bulldozers and tanks have even left?
by Grandpa
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

2018 - Southgate got the most he could out of a mediocre squad by the standards of good teams, with goals largely made from set-piece. Remember the love train? Southgate (imo) did that by making them enjoy and be proud to play for England, a contrast to previous cohorts. Still let Croatia into the ...
by Grandpa
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61242

Re: All Blacks 2024

There are not too many significantly experienced test players at Razor's disposal. After Papali'i, Akira is the most experienced NZ test loose forward so that might be in his favour. More likely is both Savea and Papali'i will both be starters due to the experience factor. There are a few 50 plus A...
by Grandpa
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

I definitely think Southgate has underachieved with England considering the group of players he had to choose from over the years. Go have a look at the sides that Southgate was starting in his previous tournaments. Dele Alli, Jesse Lingard, Eric Dier, Ashley Young, Jordan Henderson, Kalvin Phillip...
by Grandpa
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61242

Re: All Blacks 2024

Akira has looked good in Supe thus far. Hitting rucks and cleaning out bodies like a madman. Some nice runs too and has looked comfortable at 6 or 8. Hoskins on the other hand, has looked :| I thought Sotutu had gone ok? I haven't watch all the games though... :lol: It will come down to how the tea...
by Grandpa
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61242

Re: All Blacks 2024

I would have loved a dad like Razor...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_omO44ebcE
by Grandpa
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61242

Re: All Blacks 2024

What’s the likely AB starting 3 and bench backrow? I know he’s not massively popular with kiwi fans, but Everytime I’ve seen Papalii, he’s looked the business to me. I like Papalii. Love to see Razor do things with him... however I can see Razor playing Ardie Sava at 7 and someone else (Grace, Sotu...
by Grandpa
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 U20 Rugby Championship
Replies: 12
Views: 316

Re: 2024 U20 Rugby Championship

Thanks Jensrsa
by Grandpa
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61242

Re: All Blacks 2024

What’s the likely AB starting 3 and bench backrow? I know he’s not massively popular with kiwi fans, but Everytime I’ve seen Papalii, he’s looked the business to me. I like Papalii. Love to see Razor do things with him... however I can see Razor playing Ardie Sava at 7 and someone else (Grace, Sotu...
by Grandpa
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 831
Views: 61242

Re: All Blacks 2024

Chandler Cunningham South. I mean, that’s pretty big Boom tish :lol: As long as Earl tours... Hopefully mate! Currently maybe our only world class player. Should win POT6N. He’s about as close as we get to a Savea. Sort of similar in stature and style. (Not saying he’s better don’t worry 😉 ) He's q...
by Grandpa
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

When was the last time England beat a team ranked above them in a tournament ? 1990?
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

At least no one missed the target. Made the goalie save it at least.

The Poles just belted it every time (apart from Lewandowski, who caressed it) to the goalie's right. Quite impressive.
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Frodder wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:26 pm Poles taking great pens
All gone the same place too...
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Harsh sending off. Looked a good tackle. Studs down.
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mathieu Raynal Gooooone.
Replies: 15
Views: 582

Re: Mathieu Raynal Gooooone.

That's a shame... for once I wish he took his time...
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Onana looks good... Everton won't hold onto him!
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

For 60 seconds I was the fastest nearly sixty year old in Yorkshire. Running in moonlight before the rain arrives.. the Welsh anthem came on... Goosebumps... Pace? Well Lewandowski would be worried as the adrenaline surged through my sludge filled veins.. Come on you Saes haters!
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

It's because he's picking Stones and Maguire. We have better centre half's. Apart from Branthwaite and Quansah coming through, there is Tomori, Guehi, Dunk, Konsa and Colwill who are all better than them. Italy won with Chiellini and Bonucci who were old men really ( Chiellini certainly was). The f...
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Wendigo7 wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:39 pm
Grandpa wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:12 pm
Frodder wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:46 pm Never mind all this Saes shite. Can we count on you all for support tonight?
What is Saes?
Welsh for Englishman. Englander etc. Basically enough of the england chat ;)
Hah! Not enough NZ talk on this thread either!
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Athletics general thread
Replies: 152
Views: 8691

Re: Athletics general thread

All good points. And anyway, can they tackle?
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Athletics general thread
Replies: 152
Views: 8691

Re: Athletics general thread

Wonder how fast the 16 yr old will be when he's 18...

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by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Frodder wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:46 pm Never mind all this Saes shite. Can we count on you all for support tonight?
What is Saes?
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Athletics general thread
Replies: 152
Views: 8691

Re: Athletics general thread

Jensrsa wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:09 pm ^^
To add to this - 100m in 10.13s

The ACTUAL Fastest Teenager In The World Right Now || Bayanda Walaza
How old though? 16 as well?
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Could have made the World Cup Final but for a Kane penalty miss... I don't think Southgate is the Messiah... but he has overachieved with England relative to past managers. Even good foreign ones. Would Pep do any better? Southgate needs to go to Man Utd to be fully tested... :D Are you referring t...
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?
Replies: 11403
Views: 1229994

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?

I am similarly in and hooked. The only off putting thing, is all the GoT characters.... :lol: I watched The Rig the other day (so so eco horror drama on amazon) and it was certainly distracting watching Robert Baratheon, Ser Jorah Mormont and Ser Alliser Throne share the same screen time. I know......
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Could have made the World Cup Final but for a Kane penalty miss... I don't think Southgate is the Messiah... but he has overachieved with England relative to past managers. Even good foreign ones. Would Pep do any better? Southgate needs to go to Man Utd to be fully tested... :D That WC run when th...
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

IF England do win, it will probably be in spite of him. Heard this yesterday - under Southgate, England have won 6% of games against teams ranked around them. Not entirely sure what “around them” means, but it’s probably teams ranked a few positions either side of them. 6%. How are England ranked 3...
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Could have made the World Cup Final but for a Kane penalty miss...

I don't think Southgate is the Messiah... but he has overachieved with England relative to past managers. Even good foreign ones. Would Pep do any better?

Southgate needs to go to Man Utd to be fully tested... :D
by Grandpa
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread
Replies: 45225
Views: 2958083

Re: The OFFICIAL English and European Football (soccer) thread

Southgate is shit, can't wait till he fucks off. The squad currently compares to any team in the world but it's the manager holding us back. IF England do win, it will probably be in spite of him. Heard this yesterday - under Southgate, England have won 6% of games against teams ranked around them....
by Grandpa
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819093

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

puku wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:32 pm
Grandpa wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:19 pm
Mr Mike wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:20 pm That may be the most relatable thing he has ever done.
:lol: man of the corporate people
"Mulligan"
I see what you did there... In life as well as in sport?
by Grandpa
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819093

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

For me, not an American. If I was to go into a pub/ bar and was having a drink with Trump and then Biden, who do I feel most comfortable leaving my wallet behind with, whilst I went to the bathroom. You could trust Trump.. he'd treat it like it were his own... in fact... A decent chance he'd have n...
by Grandpa
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819093

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Mr Mike wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:20 pm
Ted. wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:13 am I'll just leave this here.


https://twitter.com/i/status/1772084859114045883
That may be the most relatable thing he has ever done.
:lol: man of the corporate people
by Grandpa
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819093

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Mr Mike wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:02 pm Unsurprisingly, the bond amount was reduced on appeal to $175MM, along with other relief.
Ground under repair?