Jah Lush Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 England have three further high-profile friendlies planned after tonight?s game against Italy. They take on France at home and Spain away in November and also Germany away next March. That's a pretty daunting line-up of friendlies and just what is needed considering the weakness of the teams in our qualifying group. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-835333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkdrive Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Jah Lush Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> England have three further high-profile friendlies> planned after tonight?s game against Italy. They> take on France at home and Spain away in November> and also Germany away next March. That's a pretty> daunting line-up of friendlies and just what is> needed considering the weakness of the teams in> our qualifying group.And I'd be surprised if we got a win against any of those with our current national side, even more so against the Germans after seeing them playing the other night. They looked useful to say the least. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-835338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Interestingly we beat the German Under-21s 3-2 last night which bodes well for the Under-21 European Championship. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-835345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Jah Lush Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> England have three further high-profile friendlies> planned after tonight?s game against Italy. They> take on France at home and Spain away in November> and also Germany away next March. That's a pretty> daunting line-up of friendlies and just what is> needed considering the weakness of the teams in> our qualifying group.Agree - they need more of that type of match - especially away from home, gives a much better idea of where you are. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-835346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Parkdrive Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Jah Lush Wrote:> > And I'd be surprised if we got a win against any> of those with our current national side, even more> so against the Germans after seeing them playing> the other night. They looked useful to say the> least.well, they did win the world cup. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-835347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Good game last night. England would have been happy with the result if it were an away qualifier - but what happened in the first half? Excellent goal from Townsend. I though Rooney merited his place and Kane played quite well too, and v closely marked. Midfield remains England's quandary - confusion reigned in the first half. England need a David Batty. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-835487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 England do not need a fooking David Batty. Playing Jones in midfield was a big mistake. He's a centre-back. Once Carrick slotted in there after Smalling's injury things looked much better and we looked more positive going forward. Terrific goal from Townsend, positive performances from Barkley, Rooney and Kane. Players who need to up there game if they want to stay in the squad, Delph, Walker, Jones, Gibbs and Walcott. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-835494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
titch juicy Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 i thought Walker was an improvement on Clyne- who was awful.My player ratings from last night:Jones, Clyne, Delph, Gibbs, Smalling- shockingHenderson, Hart, Mason, Walcott, Walker - OKCarrick, Barkley, Rooney, Jagielka, Kane, Townsend- decentI think Barkley is a tremendous prospect- but he needs to train on. Hope he can do so at Everton. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-835496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
titch juicy Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Also worth noting that Ryan Mason now has as many assists for England as Jack Wilshere. ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-835497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladygooner Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 April fool?http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-and-chelsea-join-forces-to-commission-halfhalf-ashley-cole-statue-10147224.html Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-835516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladygooner Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150331/arsenal-and-puma-launch-left-footed-balland another one? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-835518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 titch juicy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> i thought Walker was an improvement on Clyne- who> was awful.Pretty much agree with all your ratings. I'd forgotten about Clyne but apart from last night's poor performance has really impressed me this season. Walker, though I like him, still has an awful lot to learn with his positioning defensively. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-835529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
titch juicy Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Jah Lush Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> titch juicy Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > i thought Walker was an improvement on Clyne-> who> > was awful.> > Pretty much agree with all your ratings. I'd> forgotten about Clyne but apart from last night's> poor performance has really impressed me this> season. Walker, though I like him, still has an> awful lot to learn with his positioning> defensively.definitely re- Walker. Pre-injury he had improved but still a way off being top-class. Our (Spurs) right hand side is a problem, as Townsend is not a very good player, despite the odd good goal for England. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-835546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Jah Lush Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> England do not need a fooking David Batty. Ha - got you there Jah. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-835550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaul88 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 What a nice goal by Charlie Adam in the Chelsea v Stoke game. Only saw the highlights now also defoe back scoring really good striker he is.Definitely looks like Chelsea going to win, they still ahead by 7 points with one less game. Unless there is a suprise ending and Arsenal take the league what a season that would be. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-836997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Well - it will take Arsenal and MU to both beat Chelsea in the upcoming matches to make it interesting. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-837012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 BFS... Deluded knob jockey.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32240394 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-837654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkdrive Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Jah Lush Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> BFS... Deluded knob jockey.> > http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32240394Be fair Jah, the vast majority of us already knew the man was a complete bell end, this just adds to mountain of evidence. Remember his remarks about managing Real Madrid? Has he considered a new career in stand up? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-837691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Although to be fair he probably wouldn't have done worse than McClaren in the England job. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-837741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Yet today we find ourselves flung back into domestic issues with Lionel Messi, the best player in the world, taking a moment out of his busy schedule to note how much he misses Celtic in the European competition.?The games against Celtic were special and I want to remember them," said the Argentine international.?We know we would get a tough game if we drew them in the Champions League, but everybody involved in those Barcelona v Celtic games wants to go and play there again.?It is the best atmosphere in Europe and we all want to experience that again.? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-838966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Have you lot seen this story?http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/apr/15/bradford-fire-stafford-heginbotham-martin-fletcherPretty shocking stuff if true. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-838967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Jeez. Awful. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-838973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Great photo...http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/82348000/jpg/_82348294_luiz_empics.jpg Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-839050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhoy in Singapore Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 This used to be a much busier thread. Any reason it has died off? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-839297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 A few contributors no longer contribute. One did a flounce and the others have gone cold turkey. Though like methadone prescribed addicts still lurk with the temptation to have their say running through their veins. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/35029-football-focus/page/193/#findComment-839305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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