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I think Southgate’s generally had the press on his side during his tenure. Any criticisms of his tactics, formations and in game decision making hasn’t been unjustified. I think he’s been great for England on numerous levels but I think it’s time for a change after this tournament. Believe he may have said or intimated that himself anyway?
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‘I think there is already an over-the-top level of criticism in the press and among England fans about last night’s performance’
Tbh, I’ve not read any press about last night’s match. Just commenting on what i saw for 90mins and offering my view.
‘It was a good win against the best team in the group that virtually guarantees qualification, in a formation that gets the most out of the team’s best player. Lots to be positive about.’
It was a win,but I wouldn’t say it was a good win. More hanging on in the second half hoping not to concede. Don’t particularly like the tactic, if that’s what tne plan was,to build it all around trying to get the most out of ‘the best player’. Maybe doing that was part of the problem? Certainly didn’t look very team like all second half and I don’t think it got the best out of others like Foden and Kane. Trent made some good passes in his role but he gave the ball away too much in a position you can’t be doing that in for long without getting punished.
I think that’s fair. At least you’re actually commenting on what you witnessd last night as opposed to reeling off stuff on the periphery of it. Yeah, some fans maybe do expect too much (saw quite a few 4 and 5 nil predictions last night. Mine was 2-1 to Serbia), but i also think there’s nothing wrong with pointing out obvious failings witnessed. I find it patronising when supporters with legitimate criticisms are tarred with some sort of ‘Premier league loving entitled brat’ brush, as some often do. Inverted snobbery. It’s possible to appreciate football at all levels, and many fans do.
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I don’t think justly criticising players for their performances makes them scapegoats. They’re not beyond criticism. Though I’ve heard more criticism of players like Trent, Tripper and Foden being played out of position than leveled directly at them. Why leave a player on for the full 90 when he’s not impacting on the game? Particularly when you have the likes of Palmer and Gordon who can have an immediate impact?
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I remember Cyril Nottingham’s SDP carrier bags. Well made tbf.
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‘Almost’? Some compliment from you that is!
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You’ve done an anti real ale post without even mentioning it TW. Good effort!
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You need submit predictions for round 1 to show in the league table Cass. Well, worked for me.
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