[Football] Andorra v England (ITV 5pm …. now!)

[PILTDOWN MAN]

More entertainment in 1.1 overs of the T20 Notts v Worc

 

[Seecider]

f*** me this is turgid shite

Watching the interval between innings in Eng W v WI W was more interesting

 

[allystrat]

I'll always watch England games, but feel it's going to take an awful lot to feel any kind of connect with the current set up and group of players, some of whom can't even respect the kit they are wearing.

 

[nicko31]

Burn, Henderson, is this the future ?

 

[hart's shirt]

Glorious weather over here. And that's about it.

In keeping with England's intensity which had all the vitality of a particularly dozy siesta, I'm intending to spend the next 2 days on the beach.

The biggest cheers were for Ian, Andorra's #22, who attracted the interest of the travelling fans.

And no beers sold in the Espanyol stadium either.

3 lions on a shirt, 2 loyalty caps and 1 ball in the net.

At least it didn't rain.

 

[Boroseagull]

That was awful....just hope the Finland v Netherlands game (with JPVH playing) will be better, It's on Optus Sport 4 if you're interested.

 

[Giraffe]

For all the criticism of Southgate he did at least seem to motivate the players. I’d be worried we are slipping back to pre Southgate days when a good amount of the players played like they didn’t give two poops.

 

[Jeremiah]

Burn, Henderson, is this the future ?

Bring on Milner !

 

[Eeyore]

Glorious weather over here. And that's about it.

In keeping with England's intensity which had all the vitality of a particularly dozy siesta, I'm intending to spend the next 2 days on the beach.

The biggest cheers were for Ian, Andorra's #22, who attracted the interest of the travelling fans.

And no beers sold in the Espanyol stadium either.

3 lions on a shirt, 2 loyalty caps and 1 ball in the net.

At least it didn't rain.

'If Ian scores, we're on the pitch' was a bit confusing as I had my feet up in the front room and it was rather unlikely.

I suspect that had Ian scored the crowd would not have been celebrating.

 

[Boroseagull]

JPVH yellow carded - but Dutch 2-0 up

 

[Guinness Boy]

For all the criticism of Southgate he did at least seem to motivate the players. I’d be worried we are slipping back to pre Southgate days when a good amount of the players played like they didn’t give two poops.

Southgate would have been metaphorically defenestrated by 90% of NSC if his side had produced that.

Though it mostly reminded me of Potter.

 

[Eric the meek]

Southgate would have been metaphorically defenestrated by 90% of NSC if his side had produced that.

Though it mostly reminded me of Potter.

Nothing ever really changes does it? I was thinking, around the hour mark, this could have been a Southgate game, or as you say, a Potter game.

Is this as good as it gets?

 

[Eeyore]

Southgate would have been metaphorically defenestrated by 90% of NSC if his side had produced that.

Though it mostly reminded me of Potter.

At my age I still learn new words every day in NSC

 

[Guinness Boy]

At my age I still learn new words every day in NSC

I used anthropomorphised on a group chat earlier (we were trying to work out what our dogs were really thinking). I’d never use either word in day to day chatter.

It’s why I prefer reading / writing to dealing with actual humans

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Is this as good as it gets?

Yes.

 

[DJ NOBO]

The players should have been having a break, and the likes of Andorra should have to pre-qualify reducing the need to play stupid games like todays.
I am sure the England players will be vilified but they Shouldn’t be judged on a game played in June in a non tournament year.

 

[Eeyore]

The players should have been having a break, and the likes of Andorra should have to pre-qualify reducing the need to play stupid games like todays.
I am sure the England players will be vilified but they Shouldn’t be judged on a game played in June in a non tournament year.

It's not a view I agree with. The bigger nations have the option to try out fringe players in these matches. And a 1-0 victory today for England is hardly the biggest endorsement. These nations will only improve over time. It was said that a number of Andorra players are professional now. They have only conceded once in each of their last four home games. They'll probably be a few shocks coming at some stage. Had Kane not been there to put that goal in any call for a pre-qualifier would not have looked good.

Luxembourg are a good example of a nation that has grown through exposure.

 

[B-right-on]

I’d be worried we are slipping back to pre Southgate days when a good amount of the players played like they didn’t give two poops.

I think we're already there after that 'lackluster' performance. (Being polite).

Did remind me of the good old days of BHAFC passing around at the back, to the midfield and then back again. Fecking boring.

 

[DJ NOBO]

It's not a view I agree with. The bigger nations have the option to try out fringe players in these matches. And a 1-0 victory today for England is hardly the biggest endorsement. These nations will only improve over time. It was said that a number of Andorra players are professional now. They have only conceded once in each of their last four home games. They'll probably be a few shocks coming at some stage. Had Kane not been there to put that goal in any call for a pre-qualifier would not have looked good.

Luxembourg are a good example of a nation that has grown through exposure.

Not saying there should be no minnows, but fewer of them.
A pre-qualifying competition with the minnows would help them learn how to win which would aid their development a lot more than the existing system.
The current system, with the odd exception, leads to terrible games of football with usually the minnows getting pumped. It’s been that way for years.
Reducing the number of qualifying games would also (in theory) allow elite players to take a break.Or maybe you think that’s not important ? I would say it is to maintain the quality of the premier league.

 

[Taybha]

Pathetic