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England v France - Match Thread
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Because I fancy being a cheeky git… The oldest player in either of today’s line-ups (likely Giroud) was born more than four years after this match took place. The oldest England player was born just weeks before the 1990 WC.Lincsaddick said:lovely memories of 1982 in Spain at the time of the Falklands war .. we played France in the first round against a cauldron of Spanish hate, boos, whistles, pro Argentina chanting .. we won 3-1 and pissed the Spanish (and the French) right off .. titanic performance especially from skipper Bryan Robson who scored a memorable goal .. a repeat today would be just perfect ..
Giroud - Sep 1986
Lloris - Dec 1986
Griezmann - Mar 1991
Walker - May 1990
Henderson - Jun 1990
Trippier - Sep 1990
Steve Mandanda, France’s back-up goalie, is the oldest player in either squad and was born Mar 1985 but is unlikely to play.2 -
and two of our team, Ray Wilkins and Paul Mariner, have died, Kenny Samson has gone through some very hard times as has Graham RixCallumcafc said:
Because I fancy being a cheeky git… The oldest player in either of today’s line-ups (likely Giroud) was born more than four years after this match took place. The oldest England player was born just weeks before the 1990 WC.Lincsaddick said:lovely memories of 1982 in Spain at the time of the Falklands war .. we played France in the first round against a cauldron of Spanish hate, boos, whistles, pro Argentina chanting .. we won 3-1 and pissed the Spanish (and the French) right off .. titanic performance especially from skipper Bryan Robson who scored a memorable goal .. a repeat today would be just perfect ..
Giroud - Sep 1986
Lloris - Dec 1986
Griezmann - Mar 1991
Walker - May 1990
Henderson - Jun 1990
Trippier - Sep 1990
Steve Mandanda, France’s back-up goalie, is the oldest player in either squad and was born Mar 1985 but is unlikely to play.0 -
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anyway, that was all a long while back, today is today and we are gonna beat the frogs and put em back in their puddle0 -
While this is true, I am also worried about Pickford today…JohnBoyUK said:Lloris is overdue a howler...
Can’t help but think back to the Euros and the goals Denmark and Italy scored. Not howlers on a Rob Green scale but in a game of inches, he must be ready to put on the performance of his career.0 -
I really like Pickford. Not the biggest of goalies but plenty of gumption*. Think he will do us proud.Callumcafc said:
While this is true, I am also worried about Pickford today…JohnBoyUK said:Lloris is overdue a howler...
Can’t help but think back to the Euros and the goals Denmark and Italy scored. Not howlers on a Rob Green scale but in a game of inches, he must be ready to put on the performance of his career.
*uses a word he is not quite sure makes sense in that particular sentence.3 -
With his know-how, savvy and resourcefulness, little Jordan will surely lead the Secret Seven to crack the code!Karim_myBagheri said:
I really like Pickford. Not the biggest of goalies but plenty of gumption*. Think he will do us proud.Callumcafc said:
While this is true, I am also worried about Pickford today…JohnBoyUK said:Lloris is overdue a howler...
Can’t help but think back to the Euros and the goals Denmark and Italy scored. Not howlers on a Rob Green scale but in a game of inches, he must be ready to put on the performance of his career.
*uses a word he is not quite sure makes sense in that particular sentence.3 -
(but yes, a goalie does need gumption, see the various thoughtless screw-ups we've seen already)2
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oohaahmortimer said:
Loving the ad in the bottom left. If you click on it it just says, "sell the club".2 -
Without wanting to reveal to much have a friend who is a journalist.Karim_myBagheri said:FishCostaFortune said:
where are you seeing this?England unchanged for tonight.
Right move for me, and and least people can’t accuse GS of being conservative now.
Though someone else in our WhatsApp group mentioned it before him so assume it was common knowledge ha ha.1 -
It’s all over Twitter nowFishCostaFortune said:
Without wanting to reveal to much have a friend who is a journalist.Karim_myBagheri said:FishCostaFortune said:
where are you seeing this?England unchanged for tonight.
Right move for me, and and least people can’t accuse GS of being conservative now.
Though someone else in our WhatsApp group mentioned it before him so assume it was common knowledge ha ha.0 - Sponsored links:
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Didn't Robson always wear New Balance?oohaahmortimer said:
4 Puma Kings (my boot of choice when I was older and could buy my own)Lincsaddick said:lovely memories of 1982 in Spain at the time of the Falklands war .. we played France in the first round against a cauldron of Spanish hate, boos, whistles, pro Argentina chanting .. we won 3-1 and pissed the Spanish (and the French) right off .. titanic performance especially from skipper Bryan Robson who scored a memorable goal .. a repeat today would be just perfect ..
3 Adidas World Cups
3 pairs of Patrick (that surprised me)
and can’t quiet see what Bryan Robson wearing , looks like he’s got the shit ones from Woolworth’s that I was wearing at the time ffs1 -
Clairefontaine opened in 1988 and France won The World Cup in 1998.
St Georges Park opened in 2012.1 -
Off_it said:
Didn't Robson always wear New Balance?oohaahmortimer said:
4 Puma Kings (my boot of choice when I was older and could buy my own)Lincsaddick said:lovely memories of 1982 in Spain at the time of the Falklands war .. we played France in the first round against a cauldron of Spanish hate, boos, whistles, pro Argentina chanting .. we won 3-1 and pissed the Spanish (and the French) right off .. titanic performance especially from skipper Bryan Robson who scored a memorable goal .. a repeat today would be just perfect ..
3 Adidas World Cups
3 pairs of Patrick (that surprised me)
and can’t quiet see what Bryan Robson wearing , looks like he’s got the shit ones from Woolworth’s that I was wearing at the time ffs
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1-1 after 90 mins. Still 1-1 after 120 mins. Then the lottery of penalties 😬1
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4 at the back and we win
3 at the back and we lose
I hope early reports are true.0 -
Battiston is the poor sod who was poleaxed by Schumacher later in the tournamentoohaahmortimer said:0 -
😳jimmymelrose said:Clairefontaine opened in 1988 and France won The World Cup in 1998.
St Georges Park opened in 2012.0 -
Patrick Stabil. My boot of choice.oohaahmortimer said:
4 Puma Kings (my boot of choice when I was older and could buy my own)Lincsaddick said:lovely memories of 1982 in Spain at the time of the Falklands war .. we played France in the first round against a cauldron of Spanish hate, boos, whistles, pro Argentina chanting .. we won 3-1 and pissed the Spanish (and the French) right off .. titanic performance especially from skipper Bryan Robson who scored a memorable goal .. a repeat today would be just perfect ..
3 Adidas World Cups
3 pairs of Patrick (that surprised me)
and can’t quiet see what Bryan Robson wearing , looks like he’s got the shit ones from Woolworth’s that I was wearing at the time ffs1 -
jimmymelrose said:Clairefontaine opened in 1988 and France won The World Cup in 1998.
St Georges Park opened in 2012.
And France won the World Cup in 2022
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Feel like we're underdogs which isn't a bad thing pressure wise. If we win tonight no reason why we can't go all the way.
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Well…. No shortage of drama or surprises in the qtr finals so far. Brilliant entertainment.One of the games has to be a damp squib so put your money on a limp, routine 2-0 win for France in the next one.0
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Ok I admit it I'm shitting myself already. Anyone else ?3
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Happy to see us unchanged if true. A bit of x-factor in the team with Bellingham, Foden, and Saka, experience and solidity in midfield, and work rate all over the pitch.
If both teams are at their best, I think France narrowly win this. We’re bang in it though and if France aren’t quite at it, or maybe we get a break from the fates of with a favourable deflection or penalty we can absolutely win this. I think we have the better team spirit too and might want this a bit more than France.Great to feel we have a genuine chance in such a big game vs possibly the best team in the world.1 -
Agree with all this.Exiled_Addick said:Happy to see us unchanged if true. A bit of x-factor in the team with Bellingham, Foden, and Saka, experience and solidity in midfield, and work rate all over the pitch.
If both teams are at their best, I think France narrowly win this. We’re bang in it though and if France aren’t quite at it, or maybe we get a break from the fates of it ha favourable deflection or penalty we can absolutely be in this. I think we have the better team spirit too and might want this a bit more than France.Great to feel we have a genuine chance in such a big game vs possibly the best team in the world.
France win and they win the World Cup.
We win - and let’s just say we will never get a bigger chance1 -
I really wasnt that interested in this WC unusually but it has turned out probably the best or one of the best ever in football terms and I will be gutted if we play no further part after tonight3
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Just used my Skybet free £1 on build a bet. If all 5 come in....its £300 return! A bet to nothing for me.2
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Heard on the radio today we have not beaten a team in a tournament that were ranked above us for 20 years, last time was 2002.
So come on England lets put this one to bed!!2
