England v Germany - Tuesday 29/06 - 17:00

[Steel Icarus]

Beer begun. Here we go. Hold tight everyone.

 

[blairsh]

Off work early, pizza in oven, beer in fridge

 

[brogdale]

Opening bottle of Bishops...nothing unusual in that, though...it's beer o'clock!

 

[Rebelda]

Decided I actually do need a g&t. Come on then!

 

[ruffneck23]

ok nerves properly fucked now

 

[Sprocket.]

The game’s afoot. Come on England!

 

[brogdale]

2 : 0, I reckon.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

That small royal child looked as bored as mine does with football We've made him wear an England shirt though

 

[Rebelda]

Is Joachim going to scratch and sniff tonight?

 

[fucthest8]

Stuck in the fucking hospital waiting for Transport after my Dad's CT Scan, presumably because scheduling is shot to shit as everyone has refused to work so they can watch the football. Fuckers.

 

[blairsh]

Rudiger playing, desguised as MF Doom again

 

[Lord Camomile]

England didn't have to face the mighty Hungary at home, it's true.

Hungary are above both Scotland and Czech Republic in the rankings! (Yes, FIFA rankings are questionable, but at least suggests they're relatively similar prospects, other variables not withstanding)

(A reminder that we played all three games at home, too, and are home again today)

There's a bit of a common thread here, though, which is a certain tendency always to talk down England results. 1-0 against Croatia and the Czechs were excellent results. And the Czechs have been a surprise package. They beat Scotland with a good performance and beating the Dutch was no fluke. They're better than many of us expected them to be. (As were Hungary tbf, and Austria - there has been a revival of old Central European footballing powers.)

Again, elsewhere I've suggested this is the best chance England have of beating Germany in a long time, and I said at the time that I didn't think the performance against Scotland was as bad as everyone else seemed to, when they were tearing England a new one saying there were basic problems.

Aaaaaaaaanyway, here we go...

 

[Lord Camomile]

Germany are even wearing the Disney villain strip of all black

 

[neonwilderness]

I sacked work off early and have already started a can. I might need to nip along to the shop to resupply at half time

 

[SpookyFrank]

I predict Kane will continue to be shit.

 

[ruffneck23]

fucking booing wankers, grow the fuck up

 

[Sprocket.]

I think we need another right back.

 

[fucthest8]

Stuck in the fucking hospital waiting for Transport after my Dad's CT Scan, presumably because scheduling is shot to shit as everyone has refused to work so they can watch the football. Fuckers.

Result, been moved to patient lounge cos "it's going to be a while" ... there's a TV and just us.

Still fucking annoyed tho, we shoulda been home by 5

 

[blairsh]

Result, been moved to patient lounge cos "it's going to be a while" ... there's a TV and just us.

Still fucking annoyed tho, we shoulda been home by 5

Is there anyone who can sort you a beer out while you wait?

 

[Sprocket.]

My current view.

 

[blairsh]

Oh ffs. Bit early this.

 

[Steel Icarus]

We've not started well.

 

[fucthest8]

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My current view.

Maybe we can pop up mate.

(Just in case, you ok? I mean, as much as poss)

 

[Kaka Tim]

not a good start.

 

[ruffneck23]

we are looking a bit scrappy, il put that down to nerves

 

[campanula]

I don't get it. This team (going backwards). Southgate is too fearful to make any changes. Boring bland, beige (hope he goes after this).

 

[blairsh]

Calvin Phillips having a lie down there, lazy leeds get.

 

[tommers]

I don't get it. This team (going backwards). Southgate is too fearful to make any changes. Boring bland, beige (hope he goes after this).

He's just signed a new contract.

 

[campanula]

What is Southgate's thinking, with these players, this formation and not letting them go forwards

 

[Kanda]

I've never seen someone lie down behind the wall...