FIFA Women's WC France 2019

Craig said:
Yeah, I've watched most of the games in the tournament so far. I thought the final ball, shooting, decision making and crossing from England was really bad tonight.
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Your very critical, is that you Pep?
 
7evens said:
Had a few cans, have we?

England were wasteful in front of goal and their decision making in the final third left a lot to be desired but they kept Argentina at further than arm's length for the entire game. It's why the BBC gave their POTM award to Jill Scott. She completely dominated the midfield. It's one of the most dominant 1-0 wins I've seen in recent times. Telford had one save to make throughout and it was a shot from distance that was straight at her. You have to credit the midfield and defensive unit even if Kirby and Taylor didn't have their best games.

I understand the need to call a spade a spade - England weren't at their best in front of goal - but to watch one or two games of this tournament and completely dismiss it is lazy and reductionist. You're judging women's football against the men's game which is a foolish thing to do. Women's football is decades behind in quality because it's decades behind in funding, research, accessibility, and coverage. It's a different sport to the men's game at present - judge it as such.
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All true, but most keepers are still crap. ;-)
 
BlueT said:
They did tonight, I thought they played really well. Kirby I think thats her name, didnt play well.
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Meh mate,have seen them play previously and just like the Scotland game they seem to have went backwards,can you honestly hand on heart see them turn over the yanks,France,Brazil or the other top teams in the knockout stages,not a chance,that prick Neville is the reason he’s a clueless cnut who is looked upon by the media for some reason as one of Fergie’s prodigies ..
 
7evens said:
Had a few cans, have we?

England were wasteful in front of goal and their decision making in the final third left a lot to be desired but they kept Argentina at further than arm's length for the entire game. It's why the BBC gave their POTM award to Jill Scott. She completely dominated the midfield. It's one of the most dominant 1-0 wins I've seen in recent times. Telford had one save to make throughout and it was a shot from distance that was straight at her. You have to credit the midfield and defensive unit even if Kirby and Taylor didn't have their best games.

I understand the need to call a spade a spade - England weren't at their best in front of goal - but to watch one or two games of this tournament and completely dismiss it is lazy and reductionist. You're judging women's football against the men's game which is a foolish thing to do. Women's football is decades behind in quality because it's decades behind in funding, research, accessibility, and coverage. It's a different sport to the men's game at present - judge it as such.
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Well said mate. You’ve put more time & effort into responding to him than I’m prepared to do, so fair play,
 
deano ou812 said:
Meh mate,have seen them play previously and just like the Scotland game they seem to have went backwards,can you honestly hand on heart see them turn over the yanks,France,Brazil or the other top teams in the knockout stages,not a chance,that prick Neville is the reason he’s a clueless cnut who is looked upon by the media for some reason as one of Fergie’s prodigies ..
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I Just thought they played really well tonight, played some really good football and fought for everything
I really enjoyed watching them, best ive ever seen.
 
BlueT said:
I Just thought they played really well tonight, played some really good football and fought for everything
I really enjoyed watching them, best ive ever seen.
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Your easily pleased then,probably thought city’s period under Stuart Pearce was the best swashbuckling attacking football you’ve ever seen and that includes the treble winning centurions ;-)
 
Neville Kneville said:
Pearce just kissing her arse again for giving the ball away yet again after slaughtering the City player for doing it once.
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Me and my lad said the same . I think Kirby is a great little player but she's had a bit of a quiet season. Seemed to be more of a sub at Chelsea then a starter last season , then had a quiet game against Scotland. But what doesn't help is Pearce's constant arse kissing of her and being blind to any of her mistakes , yet he was quick in pointing out Georgia Stanways give the ball away (won it back them lost it again) after only being on the pitch for about 5 mins.
 
prestonibbo_mcfc said:
Jill's heading left or maybe right.
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The re is no comma in my original sentence that would clarify my statement.

Read “Eats, shoots and leaves.”

I’m open to learning.

P.S. I appreciate the joke (left or right), but question the grammar you are espousing. Sorry for being nerdy about it! :-)
 
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