This is it folks! Two life or death matches for our sides. We both win (England and USA) we both move on. The matches are both playing so I will be switching back and forth.
Looks like US have made a few changes - Bornstein on the left, Boca in the middle and Gooch out. Gomez up front and Edu playing CM.
I missed the changes for England, although I thought I heard Defoe will get the start and there will be another change at the CB pairing with Terry.
Good luck England and US!
I must say that I am weary of how the English media and public refuse to get behind our team.
The culture in Australia is that it doesn't matter if eleven serial killers pulled on the national shirt, the whole country would be behind them one hundred percent.
I have heard all the reasons why you in England don't do this and that is your prerogative but the attitude is something that has become alien to me.
There is still enough Pom in me to be proud of the country in which I was born and spent my first thirty-five years.
So as I said earlier - COME ON YOU REDS
...good luck back to you yanks, hopefully we both go through.
Huge atmosphere building for the England game, the England fans are making a HUUGE noise, you can hear them clearly over the zulukazoos.
I don't make predictions for Fulham, but today I think we will go behind, equalise and then in a surge of belief the multi-millionaires will stop scratching their behinds and do the country proud...
Upson and Milner in today as well.
I have to say, the English coverage, in the pre-game build up, was significant here in the US. The special relationship prevails.
OMG, off the woodwork, almost down 1-0, about gave me a heart attack
Thus far, England looks up to it today. Players look focused.
Nice build up by US, Dempsey nets it,,,,,,offsides. :019:
Defoe! 1-0 England!
Dempsey was NOT offsides! Robbed.
Nearly 2-0. Their goalie isn't very good :015:
Still cant excited by Defoe anouther player i hate, scoring. Not bothered if we go through or not. i've got a weird feeling that all our favorites player MR Big JT is going to score.
Quote from: FatFreddysCat on June 23, 2010, 03:28:02 PM
Still cant excited by Defoe anouther player i hate, scoring. Not bothered if we go through or not. i've got a weird feeling that all our favorites player MR Big JT is going to score.
Sorry when i say we , i mean England, i dont count myself as a supporter, so cancel the we.
England should be 4-0 ahead. Still 1-0, however
Their goalkeeper is decidedly suspect.
always liked Defoe,for the simple reason he isn't Rooney :clap_hands:
It looks like England have already had more goalmouth scenes than in the previous 2 matches combined.
how are the Yanks doing?
I do want them through with us :59: :clap_hands:
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Thats how we are doing
Altidore is sh!t I am sorry..............
We have got to win this match our defense completely folds..they are going to get a cheap break away goal. I am sick as sh!t :020: :020:
Syd,
We are doing fine. Defense is a bit shaky but we have creates some chances and seem to be on the verge of scoring. We have netted one already, Dempsey, but it was called back cause of off-sides, which he wasn't. We should win this one if the run of play continues.
We need a goal though!!!
England 1-0 at half time - should be more
RidgeRider
You are a lot more optimistic than I am ....our defense is a shambles and everyone is kicking a long ball at the goal when other options are available......Altidore AGAIN had a chance and he cannot finish ....Clints goal was good but taken back.......same ole horse crap.......Only way we are going through is if there is a miracle..we just are not that good sad to say ...no one can finish or defend....
Quote from: RidgeRider on June 23, 2010, 03:45:40 PM
Syd,
We are doing fine. Defense is a bit shaky but we have creates some chances and seem to be on the verge of scoring. We have netted one already, Dempsey, but it was called back cause of off-sides, which he wasn't. We should win this one if the run of play continues.
We need a goal though!!!
got to keep the faith guys,I did think you where looking at us to much and not the group as a whole,it's time to take a deep breath and get stuck back in,I have faith in you guys,45 minutes is a hell of a long time :59:
Much as i'd love Dempsey to score and you lot go through, it was very close, probably should have counted, but not as clear cut as you Yanks make out.
Quote from: FatFreddysCat on June 23, 2010, 04:18:04 PM
Much as i'd love Dempsey to score and you lot go through, it was very close, probably should have counted, but not as clear cut as you Yanks make out.
Emotions aside, he was not offsides dear fred.
We have had SOOOO many chances it is getting ridiculous. One is going to go in. Almost got caught out on the counter.
Just Offside RR, not the decision, the word you are looking for is not offsides. Glad to be of service.
another chance wasted.....how many....we own these guys
Quote from: RidgeRider on June 23, 2010, 04:34:13 PM
another chance wasted.....how many....we own these guys
Well you'd better hurry up or your out, just over ten minutes left.
Quote from: FatFreddysCat on June 23, 2010, 04:29:42 PM
Just Offside RR, not the decision, the word you are looking for is not offsides. Glad to be of service.
thanks Fred, that's the American Football term creeping in. :dft012:
Here we go! Another chance!!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
as I was saying :dft011:
Guess who won tonight. COME ON YOU REDS
Well done the US of A.
...well done the septics - and they top the group table, congratulations...
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Only fair for the USA to top the group, especially after the now famous disallowed goal.
Way to go England! We both made it through. Perfect day!
well done Yanks,that goal was coming,you HAVE TO BELIEVE,football is nothing without belief.I said earlier in the week that you were learning at this World Cup and this is the second lesson-Believe :028:
You are growing as a football nation and it is fantastic to see,your getting better every game,lets see who we both get next round,the last 16,this is were it REALLY get exciting :59: :59: :59:
I think I actually died for a minute there.
Quote from: Rambling_Syd_Rumpo on June 23, 2010, 04:58:23 PM
well done Yanks,that goal was coming,you HAVE TO BELIEVE,football is nothing without belief.I said earlier in the week that you were learning at this World Cup and this is the second lesson-Believe :028:
You are growing as a football nation and it is fantastic to see,your getting better every game,lets see who we both get next round,the last 16,this is were it REALLY get exciting :59: :59: :59:
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You and Corked Hat and Ridge Rider etc,,, have had faith when I didn't!!!
For some reason I felt if they said four mins extra we would win and we did so the faith finally did kick in.
God Bless the USA........
God Save the Queen.........
WOW.. I will throw up now......... :020: :020: :020:
Quote from: PaulUMD on June 23, 2010, 05:03:16 PM
I think I actually died for a minute there.
You and me both brother....that was miserable and in the end fantastic.......WOW!!!!!!!!!
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Quote from: Rambling_Syd_Rumpo on June 23, 2010, 04:58:23 PM
well done Yanks,that goal was coming,you HAVE TO BELIEVE,football is nothing without belief.I said earlier in the week that you were learning at this World Cup and this is the second lesson-Believe :028:
You are growing as a football nation and it is fantastic to see,your getting better every game,lets see who we both get next round,the last 16,this is were it REALLY get exciting :59: :59: :59:
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You and Corked Hat and Ridge Rider etc,,, have had faith when I didn't!!!
For some reason I felt if they said four mins extra we would win and we did so the faith finally did kick in.
God Bless the USA........
God Save the Queen.........
WOW.. I will throw up now......... :020: :020: :020:
this football lark,good fun isn't it? :dft011: :clap_hands:
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PaulUMD
Why Obama dude?
I don't want to see the punk in chief okay........ not after this match...... :020: :020: :020:
Makes me sick :036: :036: :036: :036: :036: :036: :036:
Quote from: Jimbobob18 on June 23, 2010, 05:40:33 PM
PaulUMD
Why Obama dude?
I don't want to see the punk in chief okay........ not after this match...... :020: :020: :020:
Makes me sick :036: :036: :036: :036: :036: :036: :036:
Jim, we make it a point not to let our personal feelings about political figures or politics leak into the board. It's not healthy......even though some might agree, others won't.
That Sun headline was pretty clever, don't you think?
Quote from: RidgeRider on June 23, 2010, 05:48:53 PM
Quote from: Jimbobob18 on June 23, 2010, 05:40:33 PM
PaulUMD
Why Obama dude?
I don't want to see the punk in chief okay........ not after this match...... :020: :020: :020:
Makes me sick :036: :036: :036: :036: :036: :036: :036:
Jim, we make it a point not to let our personal feelings about political figures or politics leak into the board. It's not healthy......even though some might agree, others won't.
That Sun headline was pretty clever, don't you think? :018: :018: :018:
I agree RR so don't put his face on the board. Goes both ways doesn't it??? YES???
Quote from: Jimbobob18 on June 23, 2010, 05:40:33 PM
PaulUMD
Why Obama dude?
I don't want to see the punk in chief okay........ not after this match...... :020: :020: :020:
Makes me sick :036: :036: :036: :036: :036: :036: :036:
He's the President of the United States. Deal with it until 2012 (well, really, 2016)!
Woooo America!
Quote from: Jimbobob18 on June 23, 2010, 05:54:00 PM
Quote from: RidgeRider on June 23, 2010, 05:48:53 PM
Quote from: Jimbobob18 on June 23, 2010, 05:40:33 PM
PaulUMD
Why Obama dude?
I don't want to see the punk in chief okay........ not after this match...... :020: :020: :020:
Makes me sick :036: :036: :036: :036: :036: :036: :036:
Jim, we make it a point not to let our personal feelings about political figures or politics leak into the board. It's not healthy......even though some might agree, others won't.
That Sun headline was pretty clever, don't you think? :018: :018: :018:
I agree RR so don't put his face on the board. Goes both ways doesn't it??? YES???
Personally, being as objective as I can, I don't agree. Putting his face on the board, especially given it is a celebratory video and in context of the US just winning a big match, with no personal comment regarding his pluses or minuses, is not inherently political. He is the President and it is just him moving in a video. No big deal. It is no different than ESPN showing that President Clinton was at the match. Not a political statement either.
If it was done routinely, than I think it would be different. I think we must put things in context, then we can evaluate things.
And Paul, let's not get riled if someone doesn't like the President. It is to be expected no matter who you support or don't, that is why we don't do politics here.....my advice, just let the comments go.
It's a silly .gif of the POTUS. Relax people. Celebrate!
Quote from: PaulUMD on June 23, 2010, 05:03:16 PM
I think I actually died for a minute there.
My heart has been in my throat for 3 hours. No goals as of half time in the 2 Group D matches. If things remain the same, it would be U.S.-Germany and England-Ghana.
Oh i see my favorite forum person of all time Mr Obama is back on the scene. Can someone ring Fulham nick and get them to send loads of old bill to pick me up as i'm eating my breakfast. I will of course tell them to wait untill i've finished my breakfast before i open the door. Or i could just leave this thread alone.
Quote from: Ichabod Magoo on June 23, 2010, 08:24:05 PM
Quote from: PaulUMD on June 23, 2010, 05:03:16 PM
I think I actually died for a minute there.
My heart has been in my throat for 3 hours. No goals as of half time in the 2 Group D matches. If things remain the same, it would be U.S.-Germany and England-Ghana.
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Well it's Ghana! Clint and John in the knock out...pretty cool. I agree with the heart in the throat, stomach spleen etc.. I had a thought that if we got 4mins then we would score... and we did. We have to finish better on our chances or it is going to be a short run. Nothing like the drama of this sport....wish you the best Ichabod Magoo.
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Don't worry neither England or the USA will go much further the way we are playing.
Rubbish Aussie Keeper by the way. Another mistake for the Serb goal.
Quote from: Lighthouse on June 24, 2010, 12:04:03 AM
Don't worry neither England or the USA will go much further the way we are playing.
Rubbish Aussie Keeper by the way. Another mistake for the Serb goal.
Mr. Lighthouse, I thought the same. I had the evil thought "let's give'em to the Arse for 3M".....then I saw two fabulous saves earlier in the game that I missed, and felt guilty for my thoughts. :029:
