The Official *England's Journey to Brazil 2014* Thread

by mystiroakey Thu 5 Jun - 12:25

First topic message reminder :

Thats my Team GSC

I would be inclined to play Barkley instead of Ox if he isn't fit over sterling tbh. Both strong- both run at the opposition. Sterling does off course do this but isn't quite as physically imposing- all 3 have great feet but the former two are just stronger. Sterling is the better overall player though and perhaps would be the best option v costa rica and italy but against uruguay at the least I would rather have strength in the shape of ox or barkley.

I am surprised hearing many others saying wilshire had no impact. I thought it was his best game for yonks. Nothing spectacular but he played the way CM's should play- bright , alert, took the odd player on, was forward passing on the whole. Ok he got taken down a few too many times- but 70% of the time it results in retaining possession in a free kick.

by skyeman Sat 7 Jun - 21:53

GSC wrote:Like to see more thrust

What are you watching Laugh

by Fernando Sat 7 Jun - 21:54

skyeman wrote:
GSC wrote:Like to see more thrust

What are you watching

Porn

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 7 Jun - 21:54

Glen Johnson sigh

by GSC Sat 7 Jun - 21:58

Fetish porn to be precise

by NickisBHAFC Sat 7 Jun - 21:58

Im finding the Cardo Costly very funny and i don't know why!

Gerrard and Henderson have done more already than Whilshere and Lampard did the other night.

by GSC Sat 7 Jun - 21:59

No real bite in midfield

by skyeman Sat 7 Jun - 22:00

GSC wrote:Fetish porn to be precise

Aye, watching England has it's ups and downs.

by SirJohnnyEnglish Sat 7 Jun - 22:03

skyeman wrote:
GSC wrote:Fetish porn to be precise

Aye, watching England has it's ups and downs.

by Fernando Sat 7 Jun - 22:05

skyeman wrote:
GSC wrote:Fetish porn to be precise

Aye, watching England has it's ups and downs.

It's what happens when you get a close up of Rooney.

by Fernando Sat 7 Jun - 22:07

Sturridge with the miss, Good dummy by Welbeck.

by mystiroakey Sat 7 Jun - 22:07

GSC wrote:No real bite in midfield

Yep. Need Wilshire in there, but it would be for Gerard. He has lost that starting pace

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 7 Jun - 22:07

Ah gotta score there, good move nonetheless

by SirJohnnyEnglish Sat 7 Jun - 22:07

Sturidge should have finished there. Lovely little play though.

by Fernando Sat 7 Jun - 22:07

We are being abandoned due to lightening

by NickisBHAFC Sat 7 Jun - 22:07

Gotta be finishing them Sturridge.

by mystiroakey Sat 7 Jun - 22:08

What.. Players called off

by Fernando Sat 7 Jun - 22:08

30 mins suspension of play.

by NickisBHAFC Sat 7 Jun - 22:08

Well this is stupid

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 7 Jun - 22:10

Good first quarter

Its not stupid, in fact its completely opposite to stupid. Happens in NFL a lot, done for safety

by GSC Sat 7 Jun - 22:10

Not surprising this time of year in Miami

by Guest Sat 7 Jun - 22:11

A whole lot of nothing really. Hopefully a 30 minute break will wake the players up..

by skyeman Sat 7 Jun - 22:11

Never seen it before at football, cricket, golf, outdoor swimming yes. Better safe than sorry i suppose.

by mystiroakey Sat 7 Jun - 22:12

well 30 minute break doesnt mean 30 mins break- it could be called off.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 7 Jun - 22:13

mystiroakey wrote:well 30 minute break doesnt mean 30 mins break- it could be called off.

These things tend to pass quickly mysti

A shame because we'd just started to get some rhythm going in attack

by GSC Sat 7 Jun - 22:14

England just starting to get going really.

Like to see Wilshere in, Gerrard and Henderson havent really got any forward traction

by NickisBHAFC Sat 7 Jun - 22:17

They've done more than Wilshere did in 90 minutes of football. Think we need Barkley infront of them. Henderson, Gerrard and Barkley in the middle could work.

by mystiroakey Sat 7 Jun - 22:19

come on nick- gerrard has been pretty useless. which is the biggest shame for england because he is a deffo starter

by GSC Sat 7 Jun - 22:20

Serious question Nick, do you actually watch or just pick the opposite opinion on the windup?

by skyeman Sat 7 Jun - 22:22

Players dropping like flies in these friendlies.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 7 Jun - 22:23

Amazing that the referee was the most media competant person on screen during that interview

by NickisBHAFC Sat 7 Jun - 22:23

I do watch and by about 25/50 people i have spoken to since the game on Wednesday, everyone agreed Whilshere was very poor. Gerrard has been slow tonight. Henderson has been brilliant so far on his defense work.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 7 Jun - 22:25

NickisBHAFC wrote:I do watch and by about 25/50 people i have spoken to since the game on Wednesday, everyone agreed Whilshere was very poor. Gerrard has been slow tonight. Henderson has been brilliant so far on his defense work.

25-50 people is quite the catchment

Do you just stand on the street corner and ask people?

by GSC Sat 7 Jun - 22:27

Nick went polling as a UKIP rep

by GSC Sat 7 Jun - 22:29

I just have an image of Nick knocking on doors asking people what they thought of Wilsheres performance Laugh

by mystiroakey Sat 7 Jun - 22:31

I do agree that the majority of people have said Wilshire was poor. But I didn't see that at all. I have no idea what game they or I was watching.

The rain is coming down hardcore. When I went to Florida we had that all week for 30 mins at 5:00 o'clock on the dot. Then it was dry within 10 mins. Fingers crossed.

by NickisBHAFC Sat 7 Jun - 22:32

No? Really isn't many people

People i work with, friends, family etc. All had similar opinions.

Woy Hodgson what a man!

by NickisBHAFC Sat 7 Jun - 22:33

GSC wrote:I just have an image of Nick knocking on doors asking people what they thought of Wilsheres performance

Well that's freaky, because you have no idea who i am, you don't know what i look like etc.

by mystiroakey Sat 7 Jun - 22:33

I have to admit the talk with Roy was pretty good. The pundits trying to tell him what to do like they have an influence. It's rare to chat to a manager mid game. Good to hear that insight.

by mystiroakey Sat 7 Jun - 22:35

NickisBHAFC wrote:
GSC wrote:I just have an image of Nick knocking on doors asking people what they thought of Wilsheres performance

Well that's freaky, because you have no idea who i am, you don't know what i look like etc.

Brighton fans are clones nick.

by **owen10ozzy** Sat 7 Jun - 22:36

Itv new low! Literally pulling anyone on to the screen to fill the time! Hilarious viewing...just as you think Chiles couldn't ask anymore stupid questions!

by GSC Sat 7 Jun - 22:36

I just went with a skinhead in a full Brighton kit.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 7 Jun - 22:37

I love that Roy is being a trail blazer and going full holiday gear on the sidelines

by skyeman Sat 7 Jun - 22:38

Sky showed the recent friendly goals.

Hell of a 2nd goal from Zirkov for Russia.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 7 Jun - 22:38

Tbf to ITV and Chiles trying to fill a 30 minute gap as libbing is hard

Ian Wright misses the point of trying to acclimatise by saying why aren't we playing under a roof

by mystiroakey Sat 7 Jun - 22:38

Ian wright is cracking me up...

by Fernando Sat 7 Jun - 22:40

NickisBHAFC wrote:
GSC wrote:I just have an image of Nick knocking on doors asking people what they thought of Wilsheres performance

Well that's freaky, because you have no idea who i am, you don't know what i look like etc.

I enjoy the irony of the man that has twitter connected to his 606v2 profile Laugh

by NickisBHAFC Sat 7 Jun - 22:40

GSC wrote:I just went with a skinhead in a full Brighton kit.

1. Skinheads are cringeworthy and laughable.

2. Full kits, are for Under 11's only. Football shirts for that matter aren't for grown men.

ITV have done well tonight, 1st team manager, Referee, Stadium Manager.

by mystiroakey Sat 7 Jun - 22:41

Err hoddle has gone full on nuts. Lamps and Gerard v italy

by GSC Sat 7 Jun - 22:43

mystiroakey wrote:Err hoddle has gone full on nuts. Lamps and Gerard v italy

Going against Stephen Hawkings wisdom

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 7 Jun - 22:45

They've gone full Gower with those picking your own team stuff

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