Euro 2016: England v Wales, Thurs 16th June

[Reiabuzz]

Terrible football from two pretty ordinary sides but entertaining nonetheless.

 

[The Octagon]

Ideally both will now qualify.

Very controlled from England but needed that sharper edge, Wales asking for trouble just sitting back and relying on the long ball, pressure finally got to them.

 

[Fez909]

Walker was immense.
Rooney in midfield is perfect
Vardy did what we all know he would do

Don't fuck this up Woy.

 

[twentythreedom]

God chose the starting XI and subs, says sturridge

 

[Skyfallsz]

Wales should still go through, they've been much better than Russia and beat Slovakia

 

[sealion]

Getting your excuses in early?

Yep.

 

[Dandred]

must be painful mate

I'll keep with for you go out on pens.

 

[imposs1904]

"Grateful to God for allowing me to score"; oh, Daniel...

could god have a word about his stupid fucking celebratory dance?

 

[xes]

 

[sealion]

All his bollocks about Hodgson making such great substitutions. He should have started with those players.

Yep. Got out of jail today.

 

[Lord Camomile]

60+% possession and 20+ attempts on goal, that's fairly commanding. But still felt fucking difficult.

 

[The Octagon]

Walker was immense.
Rooney in midfield is perfect
Vardy did what we all know he would do

Don't fuck this up Woy.

He was lively but hung onto the ball far too many times when Vardy was screaming for it, had he just crossed the ball quickly we could have had several more chances.

 

[pocketscience]

All his bollocks about Hodgson making such great substitutions. He should have started with those players.

Started the Russian game with it.

 

[sealion]

Meh. Engruuland going to be throwing bottles tonight.

Well Wales lost there's.Someone has to clean up.

 

[Lord Camomile]

He was lively but hung onto the ball far too many times when Vardy was screaming for it, had he just crossed the ball quickly we could have had several more chances.

Yup, as I said upthread I think both full backs were guilty of indecision and not taking the opportunity to create an opportunity.

I am far from a "get it in the mixer" advocate and generally see shooting as a waste of possession, but you've got to fucking move the ball when you have the chance.

 

[8den]

"Grateful to God for allowing me to score"; oh, Daniel...

This is what happens when you open the door to Americanism...

 

[Lord Camomile]

Boring interview is boring.

<edit> although I do generally dislike the expectation footballers should be great public speakers too. So, um... Oh fuck off

 

[pocketscience]

I do like Rio as a pundit.

 

[pocketscience]

This is what happens when you open the door to Americanism...

Wrong thread mate: this thread only slags the english off

 

[Voley]

Fucking hell, my nerves are shot. Ace second half.

 

[The Octagon]

Well Wales lost there's.Someone has to clean up.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Fucking hell, my nerves are shot. Ace second half.

Game took a while to get going but it really did pick up!

 

[sealion]

Pretty sure engladn will win it now.

There group maybe but not the tournament imo.

 

[Lord Camomile]

"Walker and Rose like Olympic athletes, going up and down the pitch" - one of the major problems with British football right there.

 

[sealion]

Fukin hell,football eh!

 

[Voley]

Tom Jones,Ruth Madoc,Jpr Williams,Nurse Gladys Emanuel,Dylan from magic roundabout,The geezer off the news,My weed dealer,Max Boyce, Your guys took one hell of a beating.

 

[Lord Camomile]

In fact, the actual quality on show wasn't that great at all, definitely a very 'British' game.

 

[Fez909]

In fact, the actual quality on show wasn't that great at all, definitely a very 'British' game.

All Brit match in 'British' game shocka!

 

[sealion]

Best and fairest outcome would be Both teams go through.

 

[mk12]

Poor first half, better second half. Surprised with Hodgson's bold substitutions. Drop Sterling for the next game.