The Football Thread.

LionAquaLooper

Odds on Ronaldo scoring tonight? 

guitars4you

LionAquaLooper said:

Odds on Ronaldo scoring tonight? 

Hope so - Well I hope Portugal win anyway 

Schnozz

Should have passed it to Ronaldo

LionAquaLooper

Schnozz said:

Should have passed it to Ronaldo

...is what Ronaldo says to everyone. 

guitars4you

munckee said:

Lestratcaster said:

munckee said:

Southgate apparently looking to play 3-4-2-1 against Switzerland with Saka as LWB one of trippier or TArnold as RWB and Bellingham and foden as the 2 behind Kane. 

Not keen on Saka as a LB but at least it adds a bit of balance with a natural left-footer on the left. Trippier has to cut back on his right when in crossing positions. I wonder who the other centre back will be alongside Stones as Guehi is suspended. I presume Walker will go inside as RCB.

They are suggesting Konsa. 

You would not be wanting to face Mbappe with Trippier or Saka at WB 

Walker can handle Mbappe’s pace 

the issue with a good WB is that do you go for a winger who can defend- Or a defender who can attack - TAA has benefits as a WB, but still better going forward at times - The likes of Ashley Cole would have made a great WB - But you would not have said that about. G Neville

Schnozz

Didier DesSplinter 'n' Mbappenelo.

Placidcasual79

I've been enjoying watching Vitinha this tournament..... an old school sort of play maker..... reminds me a bit of Rui Costa (though not as much of a goal threat)...... has anyone seen him play for PSG?

LionAquaLooper

Placidcasual79 said:

I've been enjoying watching Vitinha this tournament..... an old school sort of play maker..... reminds me a bit of Rui Costa (though not as much of a goal threat)...... has anyone seen him play for PSG?

No but I've been impressed with him as well. He's quick and rarely loses the ball. 

And he just had a glorious chance to score just now. 

guitars4you

Had its moments but a bit bland so far - Por v Fra

munckee

guitars4you said:

Had its moments but a bit bland so far - Por v Fra

Two best defenses so far though. 

BigBearKris

Yes, it's very disciplined. Not many errors, however deliveries from corner and free kicks are not top quality either (Bruno in 1st). 

munckee

France surely don’t fancy penalties against Portugal. 

Schnozz

Two people massaging Ronaldos thighs while he sits in the middle of his Manager's team talk is hilarious. Smirking with his eyebrows done.

guitars4you

Schnozz said:

Two people massaging Ronaldos thighs while he sits in the middle of his Manager's team talk is hilarious. Smirking with his eyebrows done then calls Bruno over for a pre-ET blowy.

Not contributed diddly squat to the team so far tonight - At this rate his kit won’t even need washing 

LionAquaLooper

He doesn't seem as desperate to score tonight as he was against Slovenia. So much so that he was just wide open 5 yards from goal and he still skied it to row Z. 

EricTheWeary

1 in 61 now? Hard to understand why he is allowed to just keep doing this. Uneventful game so far but I quite like a penalty shootout. 

BigBearKris

Diego Costa show again?

LionAquaLooper

Have all of France's goals this tournament been penalties and own goals? 

blobb

Placidcasual79 said:

I've been enjoying watching Vitinha this tournament..... an old school sort of play maker..... reminds me a bit of Rui Costa (though not as much of a goal threat)...... has anyone seen him play for PSG?

Watch his goal for Wolves Vs Chorley. Madness we didn't take up the loan option.

guitars4you

LionAquaLooper said:

Have all of France's goals this tournament been penalties and own goals? 

Yes - Progress to the semi final without effectively scoring a goal - Certainly in open play