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#91

General Discussion / Re: Hull City sold out

Last post by akf - September 26, 2026, 10:15:12 PM

I am coming over from Japan and hoped to go to this game with my daughter who is studying in Dublin.  Does anyone have advice on how to get 2 tickets now that it is sold out?

Ticket exchange is now open so those season ticket holders that can't make the game can sell their tickets back to the club. Keep checking the website for availability.

Thanks - will keep checking

#92

General Discussion / Re: England v Spain

Last post by hopper - September 26, 2026, 10:05:47 PM

One of the best England performances I've seen. A bit unlucky to lose that, but cant just gift them 2 goals. Bellingham is world class and if Gordon can play like that consistently then he's on his way there too. Lots of positives.

Going forward, but sadly not in defence which was our downfall

Isn't this always the case?
Football is an instinctive game but defenders have to be football smart and even our best defenders over the years are not, they lack something and it's always our undoing.

I was 11 when we won in 66 but the games changed immensely and I'd bet my house we will never be cute enough to win the really important games. 

With England? There was a period where we had numerous players who were amongst the best in their position - Campbell, Ferdinand and I'm sorry - Terry.

This current group of CBs is pretty far behind them. It's rare for a country to have world class players in every position. But there were just too many individual mistakes in defence to beat Spain.

We're a good side, but every time we come up one of the top teams we come up short. It's a really tangible glass ceiling. Unless you count the third place play off, but that felt like an exhibition match, so not sure I'd fully count it. We could and should be able to win against some of the top sides, but for whatever reason it never quite happens.

#93

General Discussion / Re: England v Spain

Last post by demeant0r - September 26, 2026, 10:05:08 PM

One of the best England performances I've seen. A bit unlucky to lose that, but cant just gift them 2 goals. Bellingham is world class and if Gordon can play like that consistently then he's on his way there too. Lots of positives.

Going forward, but sadly not in defence which was our downfall

It's like England hired Arbeloa from the first three PL games or something.

#94

General Discussion / Re: England v Spain

Last post by bill taylors apprentice - September 26, 2026, 09:57:40 PM

One of the best England performances I've seen. A bit unlucky to lose that, but cant just gift them 2 goals. Bellingham is world class and if Gordon can play like that consistently then he's on his way there too. Lots of positives.

Going forward, but sadly not in defence which was our downfall

Isn't this always the case?
Football is an instinctive game but defenders have to be football smart and even our best defenders over the years are not, they lack something and it's always our undoing.

I was 11 when we won in 66 but the games changed immensely and I'd bet my house we will never be cute enough to win the really important games. 

#95

General Discussion / Re: England v Spain

Last post by bill taylors apprentice - September 26, 2026, 09:51:23 PM

As good as the opposition are, yet again English players basic errors and their naive play undo all the good things they produce.

We will never win anything worthwhile unless we find intelligent defenders of the highest level.

#96

General Discussion / Re: England v Spain

Last post by hopper - September 26, 2026, 09:51:18 PM

One of the best England performances I've seen. A bit unlucky to lose that, but cant just gift them 2 goals. Bellingham is world class and if Gordon can play like that consistently then he's on his way there too. Lots of positives.

Going forward, but sadly not in defence which was our downfall

#97

General Discussion / Re: England v Spain

Last post by Dodgin - September 26, 2026, 09:49:25 PM

Good game to watch, two mistakes but Spain are are class side.

#98

General Discussion / Re: England v Spain

Last post by Nick Bateman - September 26, 2026, 09:47:33 PM

German takes off best player Anthony Gordon as he did against Argie. He's learned nothing!

#99

General Discussion / Re: England v Spain

Last post by Sgt Fulham - September 26, 2026, 09:45:52 PM

One of the best England performances I've seen. A bit unlucky to lose that, but cant just gift them 2 goals. Bellingham is world class and if Gordon can play like that consistently then he's on his way there too. Lots of positives.

#100

General Discussion / Re: England v Spain

Last post by hopper - September 26, 2026, 09:41:15 PM

He barely misses penalties for club, and is brilliant for England but Kane isn't as reliable from the spot for country. Would have probably gone on to win if he put it away. Much like Fulham, England are so frustrating to support. Eternally so near yet so far.

Spain ooze class but we've cut them open at times. Gordon and Bellingham both brilliant.