International Football Match Thread 2018

[Pell]

ROI v wales. ...absolutely dire.

Not a surprise if this was the kind of team talk Wales got.

 

[chesterbells]

Consenus of opinion from coaches and manager is Foden needs a bit longer to develop physically for the demanding midfield role.

From a selfish City pov, I'd be glad if he never plays in one sense, but I dont buy that argument, unless we are currently so good we dont need him now.
Try him ffs and lets see if he can cut the mustard. Physical development? The have been plenty of examples of highly talented Iberian midfield players who have never had that their whole career. (And, as we all know, England are nowhere near as good a team as City, so its perfectly logical he'll be ready for them before us - they should be feeding us ;-)

 

[schfc6]

So what, Raz played when he was 17 going on 18 as did Walcott and granny shagger and plenty of others... I don’t need to calm down, I’m perfectly calm as it goes, just stating an opinion that plenty of other Blues share ...! He’s good enough to play now, not in 2 years time ..!

Two of the three players you've mentioned are terrible examples, Walcott has been rank average since about 19 and Rooney was retired effectively before 30.

I think people need to calm down with regards Foden I really do.
Who else from that u17 WC winners is playing more than Foden??

Let him developed at the right pace. Compare him to Silva, Xavi or Iniesta. Players with similar physical attributes, not shit off a shovel wingers who age terribly in general or physical freaks like Rooney.

 

[OntarioBlue]

Consenus of opinion from coaches and manager is Foden needs a bit longer to develop physically for the demanding midfield role.

I absolutely agree with that. He is a a great talent but could use a bit more bulk.

However, the point is being made by others that in times past many players were established first team players by the age of 18. I remember when I was a kid the adage was “if he’s good enough he’s old enough”. If you look at the careers of many players they were experienced first team players in their teens (our very own Colin Bell and Brian Kidd for example) but these days there appears to be a tendency to hold players back until they are more physically mature. Nothing wrong with it - it’s just a different philosophy.

 

[Blue Til Death]

Consenus of opinion from coaches and manager is Foden needs a bit longer to develop physically for the demanding midfield role.

I’m sure they are right, what the fuck do I know.. I’m just basing my opinion on watching him and other young lads of his age and younger that have made the jump .. Maybe it’s just the position he plays and they feel he needs to beef up a bit ... Time will tell I suppose..

 

[Goater=Legend]

Christ got Terry Phelan analysing the france/Germany. Blast from the past

 

[sir baconface]

Haha France v Germany’s first time thecamera cuts away to Loew and he’s sniffing his fingers. Wtf is up with that fella?

Run out of bogies?

 

[mat]

Another Conversion by Neymar.

 

[mat]

It's unusual of the French to Surrender in Paris...

 

[sir baconface]

I absolutely agree with that. He is a a great talent but could use a bit more bulk.

However, the point is being made by others that in times past many players were established first team players by the age of 18. I remember when I was a kid the adage was “if he’s good enough he’s old enough”. If you look at the careers of many players they were experienced first team players in their teens (our very own Colin Bell and Brian Kidd for example) but these days there appears to be a tendency to hold players back until they are more physically mature. Nothing wrong with it - it’s just a different philosophy.

Maybe it’s because the huge financial stakes create more risk aversion. Just a theory. No evidence.