The Official *England's Journey to Brazil 2014* Thread

by mystiroakey Thu 05 Jun 2014, 12:25 pm

First topic message reminder :

Thats my Team GSC

I would be inclined to play Barkley instead of Ox if he isn't fit over sterling tbh. Both strong- both run at the opposition. Sterling does off course do this but isn't quite as physically imposing- all 3 have great feet but the former two are just stronger. Sterling is the better overall player though and perhaps would be the best option v costa rica and italy but against uruguay at the least I would rather have strength in the shape of ox or barkley.

I am surprised hearing many others saying wilshire had no impact. I thought it was his best game for yonks. Nothing spectacular but he played the way CM's should play- bright , alert, took the odd player on, was forward passing on the whole. Ok he got taken down a few too many times- but 70% of the time it results in retaining possession in a free kick.

by skyeman Sat 07 Jun 2014, 9:53 pm

GSC wrote:Like to see more thrust

What are you watching Laugh

by Fernando Sat 07 Jun 2014, 9:54 pm

skyeman wrote:
GSC wrote:Like to see more thrust

What are you watching

Porn

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 07 Jun 2014, 9:54 pm

Glen Johnson sigh

by GSC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 9:58 pm

Fetish porn to be precise

by NickisBHAFC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 9:58 pm

Im finding the Cardo Costly very funny and i don't know why!

Gerrard and Henderson have done more already than Whilshere and Lampard did the other night.

by GSC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 9:59 pm

No real bite in midfield

by skyeman Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:00 pm

GSC wrote:Fetish porn to be precise

Aye, watching England has it's ups and downs.

by SirJohnnyEnglish Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:03 pm

skyeman wrote:
GSC wrote:Fetish porn to be precise

Aye, watching England has it's ups and downs.

by Fernando Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:05 pm

skyeman wrote:
GSC wrote:Fetish porn to be precise

Aye, watching England has it's ups and downs.

It's what happens when you get a close up of Rooney.

by Fernando Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:07 pm

Sturridge with the miss, Good dummy by Welbeck.

by mystiroakey Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:07 pm

GSC wrote:No real bite in midfield

Yep. Need Wilshire in there, but it would be for Gerard. He has lost that starting pace

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:07 pm

Ah gotta score there, good move nonetheless

by SirJohnnyEnglish Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:07 pm

Sturidge should have finished there. Lovely little play though.

by Fernando Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:07 pm

We are being abandoned due to lightening

by NickisBHAFC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:07 pm

Gotta be finishing them Sturridge.

by mystiroakey Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:08 pm

What.. Players called off

by Fernando Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:08 pm

30 mins suspension of play.

by NickisBHAFC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:08 pm

Well this is stupid

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:10 pm

Good first quarter

Its not stupid, in fact its completely opposite to stupid. Happens in NFL a lot, done for safety

by GSC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:10 pm

Not surprising this time of year in Miami

by Guest Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:11 pm

A whole lot of nothing really. Hopefully a 30 minute break will wake the players up..

by skyeman Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:11 pm

Never seen it before at football, cricket, golf, outdoor swimming yes. Better safe than sorry i suppose.

by mystiroakey Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:12 pm

well 30 minute break doesnt mean 30 mins break- it could be called off.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:13 pm

mystiroakey wrote:well 30 minute break doesnt mean 30 mins break- it could be called off.

These things tend to pass quickly mysti

A shame because we'd just started to get some rhythm going in attack

by GSC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:14 pm

England just starting to get going really.

Like to see Wilshere in, Gerrard and Henderson havent really got any forward traction

by NickisBHAFC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:17 pm

They've done more than Wilshere did in 90 minutes of football. Think we need Barkley infront of them. Henderson, Gerrard and Barkley in the middle could work.

by mystiroakey Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:19 pm

come on nick- gerrard has been pretty useless. which is the biggest shame for england because he is a deffo starter

by GSC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:20 pm

Serious question Nick, do you actually watch or just pick the opposite opinion on the windup?

by skyeman Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:22 pm

Players dropping like flies in these friendlies.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:23 pm

Amazing that the referee was the most media competant person on screen during that interview

by NickisBHAFC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:23 pm

I do watch and by about 25/50 people i have spoken to since the game on Wednesday, everyone agreed Whilshere was very poor. Gerrard has been slow tonight. Henderson has been brilliant so far on his defense work.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:25 pm

NickisBHAFC wrote:I do watch and by about 25/50 people i have spoken to since the game on Wednesday, everyone agreed Whilshere was very poor. Gerrard has been slow tonight. Henderson has been brilliant so far on his defense work.

25-50 people is quite the catchment

Do you just stand on the street corner and ask people?

by GSC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:27 pm

Nick went polling as a UKIP rep

by GSC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:29 pm

I just have an image of Nick knocking on doors asking people what they thought of Wilsheres performance Laugh

by mystiroakey Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:31 pm

I do agree that the majority of people have said Wilshire was poor. But I didn't see that at all. I have no idea what game they or I was watching.

The rain is coming down hardcore. When I went to Florida we had that all week for 30 mins at 5:00 o'clock on the dot. Then it was dry within 10 mins. Fingers crossed.

by NickisBHAFC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:32 pm

No? Really isn't many people

People i work with, friends, family etc. All had similar opinions.

Woy Hodgson what a man!

by NickisBHAFC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:33 pm

GSC wrote:I just have an image of Nick knocking on doors asking people what they thought of Wilsheres performance

Well that's freaky, because you have no idea who i am, you don't know what i look like etc.

by mystiroakey Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:33 pm

I have to admit the talk with Roy was pretty good. The pundits trying to tell him what to do like they have an influence. It's rare to chat to a manager mid game. Good to hear that insight.

by mystiroakey Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:35 pm

NickisBHAFC wrote:
GSC wrote:I just have an image of Nick knocking on doors asking people what they thought of Wilsheres performance

Well that's freaky, because you have no idea who i am, you don't know what i look like etc.

Brighton fans are clones nick.

by **owen10ozzy** Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:36 pm

Itv new low! Literally pulling anyone on to the screen to fill the time! Hilarious viewing...just as you think Chiles couldn't ask anymore stupid questions!

by GSC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:36 pm

I just went with a skinhead in a full Brighton kit.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:37 pm

I love that Roy is being a trail blazer and going full holiday gear on the sidelines

by skyeman Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:38 pm

Sky showed the recent friendly goals.

Hell of a 2nd goal from Zirkov for Russia.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:38 pm

Tbf to ITV and Chiles trying to fill a 30 minute gap as libbing is hard

Ian Wright misses the point of trying to acclimatise by saying why aren't we playing under a roof

by mystiroakey Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:38 pm

Ian wright is cracking me up...

by Fernando Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:40 pm

NickisBHAFC wrote:
GSC wrote:I just have an image of Nick knocking on doors asking people what they thought of Wilsheres performance

Well that's freaky, because you have no idea who i am, you don't know what i look like etc.

I enjoy the irony of the man that has twitter connected to his 606v2 profile Laugh

by NickisBHAFC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:40 pm

GSC wrote:I just went with a skinhead in a full Brighton kit.

1. Skinheads are cringeworthy and laughable.

2. Full kits, are for Under 11's only. Football shirts for that matter aren't for grown men.

ITV have done well tonight, 1st team manager, Referee, Stadium Manager.

by mystiroakey Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:41 pm

Err hoddle has gone full on nuts. Lamps and Gerard v italy

by GSC Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:43 pm

mystiroakey wrote:Err hoddle has gone full on nuts. Lamps and Gerard v italy

Going against Stephen Hawkings wisdom

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 07 Jun 2014, 10:45 pm

They've gone full Gower with those picking your own team stuff

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