Mick Mac Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 The old Home Internationals were not much more than friedlies where teams tried out their squad players - but when it came to Scotland England it was different. First teams and pride at stake. Not that I care much as a neutral, but I'd like to see Scotland give a good account of themselves. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 I remember seeing footage of the Rangers squad in 96 on their way to the training pitch, and Gazza telling Hendry he was going to chip him at Wembley.To make a cheeky threat like that then be able to carry it out.Poor old Gazza, real shame about his demons. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I have just heard Ray Clemence is in goal tonight. see his expertise at 6.10 on the attached video: Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'm a bit meh about it too - only the Scots really care if they win. Even back in '96 the defeat of Scotland wasn't as satisfying as the thrashing of Holland. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkdrive Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 maxxi Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I'm a bit meh about it too - only the Scots really> care if they win. Even back in '96 the defeat of> Scotland wasn't as satisfying as the thrashing of> Holland.Indeed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 ???? Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Guess how many foooks I give about this friendly?Sounds like fear to me. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 My only fear is that Stewart Downing gets crocked by some aggressive jock who warms the bench at Oldham Atheletic Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Beware Broonie, Quids. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladygooner Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 An Arsenal... sorry, England goal! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Comfortable for England and I can only hear England songs now. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Whoops. Timed that badly, Scotland have scored. Whoops again, England have scored again. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Pretty straightforward, sorry lads. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yeah, Scotland scored a really good goal but it was never really close. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 of course i did watch it (after I had seen what they were going to do with all that lamb on Masterchef - Boning and rolling that shoulder!... it was NEVER going to cook on time) and was pleasantly surprised. Loved the hustle and the confidence - always hassling the Scots and seeming to have lost that nervousness that has typified England. They wanted it more than the opposition.This could be the starting line up for any game - regardless - dawn of a new era etc. no players with the old Billy-big-bollox attitude (even Wellbeck and Rooney seem to be playing with the team rather than for themselves) and some great young potential.Shame the opposition wasn't up to much. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Cracking game. Thought Clyne was excellent at right back. Very solid in his first two games for England and Lallana when he came on for the otherwise ineffective Downing was another great performer on the night. A very good England performance. Well pleased. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Downing got in some decent space and didn't get the ball much in my unbias opinion Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Hardly saw him. He's never done it in an England shirt and probably never will. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Not getting tooooo carried away with England's good performance as the Scots were probably hungover from their exertions against Ireland. Standouts for me were Clyne and Shaw looking very good at FB, and Wellbeck and Rooney who ran the Scottish defence ragged. Wilshere almost Scholesque with some of his passing (he pinged some good balls in the Slovenia game too).Only low point was picking Downing and playing him out wide where he lost his effectiveness years ago... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcol Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 who was man of the match ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkdrive Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I could have sworn I heard the England fans chantimg "are you Tottenham in disguise" at one point during last nights game. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Lots of bitter Scots coming out with the "just coz you beat us doesn't mean you're any good" line... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-799996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Parkdrive Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I could have sworn I heard the England fans> chantimg "are you Tottenham in disguise" at one> point during last nights game.They were singing ''Are you Scotland in disguise''...quite funny for England away fans Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-800020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Bugger, more problems for Sturridgehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30109077We're not having much joy with strikers this season! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-800021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkdrive Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Jeremy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Lots of bitter Scots coming out with the "just coz> you beat us doesn't mean you're any good" line...The thing with that is if England aren't any good, doesn't say much for the Scots, not that I'm fussed either way. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-800022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Otta Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Bugger, more problems for Sturridge> > http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30109077> > We're not having much joy with strikers this> season!Is Mario out with a hamstring? If so, that just leaves Borini and Lambert, you never know, they might work... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/167/#findComment-800033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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