It seems to me that players are now being held accountable for what happens after they win the ball. Andy Robertson would probably get a red if he did this today:
Ukraine? “Sweden”? Are these even countries, technically?
Who the fuck speaks Swekrainian, or whatever they call it
They should just give England the cup now, and we can let Scotch people briefly touch it once every three years on the special day they eat cooked meat under a roof
Don't do this. You're spoiling things.
For you, Kinabalu, for you
No, you were writing the team off whilst I was behind them and calling it all spot on.
So I can celebrate but you can't. If you do it's inauthentic and it spoils my glow - which is unfair because I've earned it.
The truly painful thing here is that you slightly believe this, don’t you?
It is a real issue, yes. I'm feeling bullish and vindicated - just generally very UP - but I can't be sharing joy with you if you're going to get all jingoistic. We need to agree on a lingua franca for celebrating England wins. Exuberant but with boundaries.
You could just let everyone enjoy it their own way, and stop trying to police thoughts on here.
Just let everything go and be a chap? That would be too easy. Couldn't live with myself if I did that. Not how I was raised.
At least stop pretending (or imagining) you can mind read. We all know you can't.
I can't mind read - but given written material to work with, I imagine I can do a lot. Hence why I find PB so fascinating. People really express themselves on here, often unwittingly.
FTFY
See, as an example, I can deduce here that I've said something to you and about you at some point that is either wide of the mark or totally spot on. That's right, isn't it?
It seems to me that players are now being held accountable for what happens after they win the ball. Andy Robertson would probably get a red if he did this today:
Nah, look at where his foot is and where it is going, low and going downwards.
The Swedish player was very high and going higher.
But he only gets sent off if the other player goes for a ball that he was very much second favourite for. Players kick that high all the time. Are they supposed to be held responsible for where opponents put their bodies?
It seems to me that players are now being held accountable for what happens after they win the ball. Andy Robertson would probably get a red if he did this today:
Surely the rest of the Celtic British nations - Ireland, Wales, that one with midges - are joining in the jubilation of the dominant nation, England? In a festival of British pride?
Anyway. Beating Germany. In a knockout. What a pleasant feeling
One can’t help noticing that this has not happened since we joined the European Union. As soon as we Brexit - bingo
The nation advances
May be Boris is a lucky general…
Of course he is. Always has been. That’s why Cameron was so freaked out - justifiably - when he heard that Boris was backing Leave. Suddenly a Leave win was very do-able, from almost nowhere
Boris Johnson is already the most consequential politician in British history since Churchill, alongside Thatcher and Blair. And he may yet out-do them.
This is not a value judgment. I think in many ways he is terrible. Just an observation
He's already out-done Blair in legacy. Taking Britain through Covid and out of Europe is a bigger legacy than invading Iraq. Will never surpass Thatcher, nobody could.
Talking of Ukraine, we just signed a £1bn+ business deal with them.
Various Naval ships and bases.
But there may be a degree of re-announcement happening, methinks.
Yes, I think Ukraine wants to be in NATO, as well as the EU. Best do it in baby steps I think.
Yes - agree with that.
It needs to be a secure, and stable, democracy that can stand up sufficently to Putin, since he seems to be in place until the mid 2030s. Ukraine getting Donbas back will take some time.
But very good for UK, as we are a tiny trading partner at present.
Hopefully we will develop a strong green services industry as we have a very leading position, and others that could build trade. They signed a strategic partnership at the same time, but it is 575 pages so I didn't read it.
It seems to me that players are now being held accountable for what happens after they win the ball. Andy Robertson would probably get a red if he did this today:
It seems to me that players are now being held accountable for what happens after they win the ball. Andy Robertson would probably get a red if he did this today:
Nah, look at where his foot is and where it is going, low and going downwards.
The Swedish player was very high and going higher.
But he only gets sent off if the other player goes for a ball that he was very much second favourite for. Players kick that high all the time. Are they supposed to be held responsible for where opponents put their bodies?
High kicks are much more likely to be a red though.
That kick could have broken his leg, its definitely a red. Dangerous kicks are reds nowadays even if you win the ball.
Ukraine? “Sweden”? Are these even countries, technically?
Who the fuck speaks Swekrainian, or whatever they call it
They should just give England the cup now, and we can let Scotch people briefly touch it once every three years on the special day they eat cooked meat under a roof
Don't do this. You're spoiling things.
For you, Kinabalu, for you
No, you were writing the team off whilst I was behind them and calling it all spot on.
So I can celebrate but you can't. If you do it's inauthentic and it spoils my glow - which is unfair because I've earned it.
The truly painful thing here is that you slightly believe this, don’t you?
It is a real issue, yes. I'm feeling bullish and vindicated - just generally very UP - but I can't be sharing joy with you if you're going to get all jingoistic. We need to agree on a lingua franca for celebrating England wins. Exuberant but with boundaries.
You could just let everyone enjoy it their own way, and stop trying to police thoughts on here.
Just let everything go and be a chap? That would be too easy. Couldn't live with myself if I did that. Not how I was raised.
At least stop pretending (or imagining) you can mind read. We all know you can't.
I can't mind read - but given written material to work with, I imagine I can do a lot. Hence why I find PB so fascinating. People really express themselves on here, often unwittingly.
FTFY
See, as an example, I can deduce here that I've said something to you and about you at some point that is either wide of the mark or totally spot on. That's right, isn't it?
Wrong again.
Stop it. You're no good at it, so you frequently make unpleasant and false accusations about people. And you do it like a smug prick.
It seems to me that players are now being held accountable for what happens after they win the ball. Andy Robertson would probably get a red if he did this today:
Nah, look at where his foot is and where it is going, low and going downwards.
The Swedish player was very high and going higher.
But he only gets sent off if the other player goes for a ball that he was very much second favourite for. Players kick that high all the time. Are they supposed to be held responsible for where opponents put their bodies?
It's simple for me, you put your feet that high up and don't be surprised to get a red card.
Why do footballers get so many cramps ? Tennis players can play 4 hour matches at Wimbledon
How much distance does a tennis player cover in a match?
I know plenty of footballers cover >10km per match.
I imagine something about the type of movement is key also. Tennis players are basically flat out sprints broken up by pauses between points and games. Football has some of that but is much more jogging around the pitch too but with fewer full no breaks in movement.
It seems to me that players are now being held accountable for what happens after they win the ball. Andy Robertson would probably get a red if he did this today:
Nah, look at where his foot is and where it is going, low and going downwards.
The Swedish player was very high and going higher.
But he only gets sent off if the other player goes for a ball that he was very much second favourite for. Players kick that high all the time. Are they supposed to be held responsible for where opponents put their bodies?
It's simple for me, you put your feet that high up and don't be surprised to get a red card.
Were you embarrassed when Liverpool appealed this red card?
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
For me it was the injustice of the maradona handball. First realised that life could be unfair, and uefa wasn’t going to order the game replayed.
And yet, no sport emphasises that life is unfair as much as football. You don't always finish a football tournament which England are in feeling cheated - but it's more common than not. I never feel that way seeing England crash out of the RWC or losing the Ashes. If you lose at cricket or rugby it's almost always a side matter of the other side being better. I mean, I remember England losing the final of the 2007 RWC by the width of Matt Tait's boot - but losing faith and square. But football gives so many opportunities for disappointment and bitterness.
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
Three Lions, given that it was released in 1996, is lyrically inaccurate.
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
Three Lions, given that it was released in 1996, is lyrically inaccurate.
It seems to me that players are now being held accountable for what happens after they win the ball. Andy Robertson would probably get a red if he did this today:
Nah, look at where his foot is and where it is going, low and going downwards.
The Swedish player was very high and going higher.
But he only gets sent off if the other player goes for a ball that he was very much second favourite for. Players kick that high all the time. Are they supposed to be held responsible for where opponents put their bodies?
It's simple for me, you put your feet that high up and don't be surprised to get a red card.
Were you embarrassed when Liverpool appealed this red card?
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
For me it was the injustice of the maradona handball. First realised that life could be unfair, and uefa wasn’t going to order the game replayed.
And yet, no sport emphasises that life is unfair as much as football. You don't always finish a football tournament which England are in feeling cheated - but it's more common than not. I never feel that way seeing England crash out of the RWC or losing the Ashes. If you lose at cricket or rugby it's almost always a side matter of the other side being better. I mean, I remember England losing the final of the 2007 RWC by the width of Matt Tait's boot - but losing faith and square. But football gives so many opportunities for disappointment and bitterness.
Yes, that is one reason that makes football such a great game. The best team doesn't always win. That unpredictability is key.
Why do footballers get so many cramps ? Tennis players can play 4 hour matches at Wimbledon
How much distance does a tennis player cover in a match?
I know plenty of footballers cover >10km per match.
I imagine something about the type of movement is key also. Tennis players are basically flat out sprints broken up by pauses between points and games. Football has some of that but is much more jogging around the pitch too but with fewer full no breaks in movement.
Yeah running 8 miles in 2 hours isn't particularly hard. I don't think footballers pay enough attention to nutrition at half time and full time tbh
Ukraine? “Sweden”? Are these even countries, technically?
Who the fuck speaks Swekrainian, or whatever they call it
They should just give England the cup now, and we can let Scotch people briefly touch it once every three years on the special day they eat cooked meat under a roof
Don't do this. You're spoiling things.
For you, Kinabalu, for you
No, you were writing the team off whilst I was behind them and calling it all spot on.
So I can celebrate but you can't. If you do it's inauthentic and it spoils my glow - which is unfair because I've earned it.
The truly painful thing here is that you slightly believe this, don’t you?
It is a real issue, yes. I'm feeling bullish and vindicated - just generally very UP - but I can't be sharing joy with you if you're going to get all jingoistic. We need to agree on a lingua franca for celebrating England wins. Exuberant but with boundaries.
You could just let everyone enjoy it their own way, and stop trying to police thoughts on here.
Just let everything go and be a chap? That would be too easy. Couldn't live with myself if I did that. Not how I was raised.
At least stop pretending (or imagining) you can mind read. We all know you can't.
I can't mind read - but given written material to work with, I imagine I can do a lot. Hence why I find PB so fascinating. People really express themselves on here, often unwittingly.
FTFY
See, as an example, I can deduce here that I've said something to you and about you at some point that is either wide of the mark or totally spot on. That's right, isn't it?
Wrong again.
Stop it. You're no good at it, so you frequently make unpleasant and false accuations about people. And you do it like a smug prick.
What, so when I called you a supercilious, noddy-brained, anti-muslim, transphobic bigot, it was neither wide of the mark nor totally spot on?
Ukraine? “Sweden”? Are these even countries, technically?
Who the fuck speaks Swekrainian, or whatever they call it
They should just give England the cup now, and we can let Scotch people briefly touch it once every three years on the special day they eat cooked meat under a roof
Don't do this. You're spoiling things.
For you, Kinabalu, for you
No, you were writing the team off whilst I was behind them and calling it all spot on.
So I can celebrate but you can't. If you do it's inauthentic and it spoils my glow - which is unfair because I've earned it.
The truly painful thing here is that you slightly believe this, don’t you?
It is a real issue, yes. I'm feeling bullish and vindicated - just generally very UP - but I can't be sharing joy with you if you're going to get all jingoistic. We need to agree on a lingua franca for celebrating England wins. Exuberant but with boundaries.
You could just let everyone enjoy it their own way, and stop trying to police thoughts on here.
Just let everything go and be a chap? That would be too easy. Couldn't live with myself if I did that. Not how I was raised.
At least stop pretending (or imagining) you can mind read. We all know you can't.
I can't mind read - but given written material to work with, I imagine I can do a lot. Hence why I find PB so fascinating. People really express themselves on here, often unwittingly.
FTFY
See, as an example, I can deduce here that I've said something to you and about you at some point that is either wide of the mark or totally spot on. That's right, isn't it?
Wrong again.
Stop it. You're no good at it, so you frequently make unpleasant and false accuations about people. And you do it like a smug prick.
What, so when I called you a supercilious, noddy-brained, anti-muslim, transphobic bigot, it was neither wide of the mark nor totally spot on?
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
Three Lions, given that it was released in 1996, is lyrically inaccurate.
Why do footballers get so many cramps ? Tennis players can play 4 hour matches at Wimbledon
How much distance does a tennis player cover in a match?
I know plenty of footballers cover >10km per match.
I imagine something about the type of movement is key also. Tennis players are basically flat out sprints broken up by pauses between points and games. Football has some of that but is much more jogging around the pitch too but with fewer full no breaks in movement.
Yeah running 8 miles in 2 hours isn't particularly hard. I don't think footballers pay enough attention to nutrition at half time and full time tbh
Tennis players take drinks far more frequently. Dehydration is a big issue.
Ukraine? “Sweden”? Are these even countries, technically?
Who the fuck speaks Swekrainian, or whatever they call it
They should just give England the cup now, and we can let Scotch people briefly touch it once every three years on the special day they eat cooked meat under a roof
Don't do this. You're spoiling things.
For you, Kinabalu, for you
No, you were writing the team off whilst I was behind them and calling it all spot on.
So I can celebrate but you can't. If you do it's inauthentic and it spoils my glow - which is unfair because I've earned it.
The truly painful thing here is that you slightly believe this, don’t you?
It is a real issue, yes. I'm feeling bullish and vindicated - just generally very UP - but I can't be sharing joy with you if you're going to get all jingoistic. We need to agree on a lingua franca for celebrating England wins. Exuberant but with boundaries.
You could just let everyone enjoy it their own way, and stop trying to police thoughts on here.
Just let everything go and be a chap? That would be too easy. Couldn't live with myself if I did that. Not how I was raised.
At least stop pretending (or imagining) you can mind read. We all know you can't.
I can't mind read - but given written material to work with, I imagine I can do a lot. Hence why I find PB so fascinating. People really express themselves on here, often unwittingly.
FTFY
See, as an example, I can deduce here that I've said something to you and about you at some point that is either wide of the mark or totally spot on. That's right, isn't it?
Wrong again.
Stop it. You're no good at it, so you frequently make unpleasant and false accuations about people. And you do it like a smug prick.
What, so when I called you a supercilious, noddy-brained, anti-muslim, transphobic bigot, it was neither wide of the mark nor totally spot on?
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
For me it was the injustice of the maradona handball. First realised that life could be unfair, and uefa wasn’t going to order the game replayed.
And yet, no sport emphasises that life is unfair as much as football. You don't always finish a football tournament which England are in feeling cheated - but it's more common than not. I never feel that way seeing England crash out of the RWC or losing the Ashes. If you lose at cricket or rugby it's almost always a side matter of the other side being better. I mean, I remember England losing the final of the 2007 RWC by the width of Matt Tait's boot - but losing faith and square. But football gives so many opportunities for disappointment and bitterness.
Yes, that is one reason that makes football such a great game. The best team doesn't always win. That unpredictability is key.
And the curse of the England fans is that we always feel the team should do well, or even win the whole thing, but we fear that the pattern will repeat itself - a horrible combination of belief, entitlement and dread.
If that is a red card for the Sweden player, then Phillips should have gone too. VAR =/= consistency.
It was a very high kick that could have broken his leg.
Definitely a red.
At a certain point even if it was an accident it has to count as a red - so a bit of contact in follow through is ok, but potential leg breakers are not.
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
For me it was the injustice of the maradona handball. First realised that life could be unfair, and uefa wasn’t going to order the game replayed.
And yet, no sport emphasises that life is unfair as much as football. You don't always finish a football tournament which England are in feeling cheated - but it's more common than not. I never feel that way seeing England crash out of the RWC or losing the Ashes. If you lose at cricket or rugby it's almost always a side matter of the other side being better. I mean, I remember England losing the final of the 2007 RWC by the width of Matt Tait's boot - but losing faith and square. But football gives so many opportunities for disappointment and bitterness.
Yes, that is one reason that makes football such a great game. The best team doesn't always win. That unpredictability is key.
And the curse of the England fans is that we always feel the team should do well, or even win the whole thing, but we fear that the pattern will repeat itself - a horrible combination of belief, entitlement and dread.
England as a nation has a superiority complex - understandable, given our history - mixed with neurotic, sporadic bouts of low self-esteem
It is the classic mindset of a high-achieving alcoholic, FWIW
The “bloated” Euro 2020 tournament continues, with third-place Switzerland knocking out the world champions; third-place Ukraine in the quarterfinals and third-place Czechia knocking out the Dutch.
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
Three Lions, given that it was released in 1996, is lyrically inaccurate.
The “bloated” Euro 2020 tournament continues, with third-place Switzerland knocking out the world champions; third-place Ukraine in the quarterfinals and third-place Czechia knocking out the Dutch.
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
For me it was the injustice of the maradona handball. First realised that life could be unfair, and uefa wasn’t going to order the game replayed.
And yet, no sport emphasises that life is unfair as much as football. You don't always finish a football tournament which England are in feeling cheated - but it's more common than not. I never feel that way seeing England crash out of the RWC or losing the Ashes. If you lose at cricket or rugby it's almost always a side matter of the other side being better. I mean, I remember England losing the final of the 2007 RWC by the width of Matt Tait's boot - but losing faith and square. But football gives so many opportunities for disappointment and bitterness.
Yes, that is one reason that makes football such a great game. The best team doesn't always win. That unpredictability is key.
And the curse of the England fans is that we always feel the team should do well, or even win the whole thing, but we fear that the pattern will repeat itself - a horrible combination of belief, entitlement and dread.
England as a nation has a superiority complex - understandable, given our history - mixed with neurotic, sporadic bouts of low self-esteem
It is the classic mindset of a high-achieving alcoholic, FWIW
When precisely did Britain lose its unquestioning confidence? Was it the 50s or 60s?
Anyone want to estimate what percentage of this game has been men rolling around on the floor in pain?
It has been a very physical game.
However,compare and contrast the writhing around after the lightest of touches, with Alun Wyn Jones who dislocated and reset his shoulder, which cost him his Lions tour and captaincy, against Japan in Murrayfield, and he barely flinched.
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
Three Lions, given that it was released in 1996, is lyrically inaccurate.
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
Three Lions, given that it was released in 1996, is lyrically inaccurate.
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
For me it was the injustice of the maradona handball. First realised that life could be unfair, and uefa wasn’t going to order the game replayed.
And yet, no sport emphasises that life is unfair as much as football. You don't always finish a football tournament which England are in feeling cheated - but it's more common than not. I never feel that way seeing England crash out of the RWC or losing the Ashes. If you lose at cricket or rugby it's almost always a side matter of the other side being better. I mean, I remember England losing the final of the 2007 RWC by the width of Matt Tait's boot - but losing faith and square. But football gives so many opportunities for disappointment and bitterness.
Yes, that is one reason that makes football such a great game. The best team doesn't always win. That unpredictability is key.
And the curse of the England fans is that we always feel the team should do well, or even win the whole thing, but we fear that the pattern will repeat itself - a horrible combination of belief, entitlement and dread.
England as a nation has a superiority complex - understandable, given our history - mixed with neurotic, sporadic bouts of low self-esteem
It is the classic mindset of a high-achieving alcoholic, FWIW
When precisely did Britain lose its unquestioning confidence? Was it the 50s or 60s?
The surrender of Singapore. The death knell of the Empire.
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
For me it was the injustice of the maradona handball. First realised that life could be unfair, and uefa wasn’t going to order the game replayed.
And yet, no sport emphasises that life is unfair as much as football. You don't always finish a football tournament which England are in feeling cheated - but it's more common than not. I never feel that way seeing England crash out of the RWC or losing the Ashes. If you lose at cricket or rugby it's almost always a side matter of the other side being better. I mean, I remember England losing the final of the 2007 RWC by the width of Matt Tait's boot - but losing faith and square. But football gives so many opportunities for disappointment and bitterness.
Yes, that is one reason that makes football such a great game. The best team doesn't always win. That unpredictability is key.
And the curse of the England fans is that we always feel the team should do well, or even win the whole thing, but we fear that the pattern will repeat itself - a horrible combination of belief, entitlement and dread.
England as a nation has a superiority complex - understandable, given our history - mixed with neurotic, sporadic bouts of low self-esteem
It is the classic mindset of a high-achieving alcoholic, FWIW
When precisely did Britain lose its unquestioning confidence? Was it the 50s or 60s?
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
For me it was the injustice of the maradona handball. First realised that life could be unfair, and uefa wasn’t going to order the game replayed.
And yet, no sport emphasises that life is unfair as much as football. You don't always finish a football tournament which England are in feeling cheated - but it's more common than not. I never feel that way seeing England crash out of the RWC or losing the Ashes. If you lose at cricket or rugby it's almost always a side matter of the other side being better. I mean, I remember England losing the final of the 2007 RWC by the width of Matt Tait's boot - but losing faith and square. But football gives so many opportunities for disappointment and bitterness.
Yes, that is one reason that makes football such a great game. The best team doesn't always win. That unpredictability is key.
And the curse of the England fans is that we always feel the team should do well, or even win the whole thing, but we fear that the pattern will repeat itself - a horrible combination of belief, entitlement and dread.
England as a nation has a superiority complex - understandable, given our history - mixed with neurotic, sporadic bouts of low self-esteem
It is the classic mindset of a high-achieving alcoholic, FWIW
When precisely did Britain lose its unquestioning confidence? Was it the 50s or 60s?
Bah, I have oodles of unquestioning confidence.
Except when Liverpool play, then my nerves are shredded.
I can't believe I spend so much money following Liverpool all over Europe just to feel sick to my stomach.
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
For me it was the injustice of the maradona handball. First realised that life could be unfair, and uefa wasn’t going to order the game replayed.
And yet, no sport emphasises that life is unfair as much as football. You don't always finish a football tournament which England are in feeling cheated - but it's more common than not. I never feel that way seeing England crash out of the RWC or losing the Ashes. If you lose at cricket or rugby it's almost always a side matter of the other side being better. I mean, I remember England losing the final of the 2007 RWC by the width of Matt Tait's boot - but losing faith and square. But football gives so many opportunities for disappointment and bitterness.
Yes, that is one reason that makes football such a great game. The best team doesn't always win. That unpredictability is key.
And the curse of the England fans is that we always feel the team should do well, or even win the whole thing, but we fear that the pattern will repeat itself - a horrible combination of belief, entitlement and dread.
England as a nation has a superiority complex - understandable, given our history - mixed with neurotic, sporadic bouts of low self-esteem
It is the classic mindset of a high-achieving alcoholic, FWIW
When precisely did Britain lose its unquestioning confidence? Was it the 50s or 60s?
Interesting that this election took place just 14 days before England won the world cup final. I wonder whether the result might have been different if it had been held afterwards. I know the election was in Wales but the world cup final result might still have affected it.
Anyone want to estimate what percentage of this game has been men rolling around on the floor in pain?
It has been a very physical game.
However,compare and contrast the writhing around after the lightest of touches, with Alun Wyn Jones who dislocated and reset his shoulder, which cost him his Lions tour and captaincy, against Japan in Murrayfield, and he barely flinched.
Marc Soler finished the Tour stage with both arms broken two days ago.
Winning our group was definitely better than coming runner up!
As I kept telling everyone on here.
It was just the mental block of having to get past Germany. I'm still not sure whether it happened and any minute UEFA will put out a press release saying there needs to be a replay in Munich but because English people can't travel to Germany we're disqualified.
The “bloated” Euro 2020 tournament continues, with third-place Switzerland knocking out the world champions; third-place Ukraine in the quarterfinals and third-place Czechia knocking out the Dutch.
Suffering your first trauma with the England football team as a child is a bit like breaking up with your first love. You never fully get over it, though time’s a healer. In this case, a very long time but we got there in the end!
That sobbing German girl in the pictures at the end is every one of us, be it 1970, 90, 96 or whenever else. You’ll be ok lass. Just not tonight.
For me it was the injustice of the maradona handball. First realised that life could be unfair, and uefa wasn’t going to order the game replayed.
And yet, no sport emphasises that life is unfair as much as football. You don't always finish a football tournament which England are in feeling cheated - but it's more common than not. I never feel that way seeing England crash out of the RWC or losing the Ashes. If you lose at cricket or rugby it's almost always a side matter of the other side being better. I mean, I remember England losing the final of the 2007 RWC by the width of Matt Tait's boot - but losing faith and square. But football gives so many opportunities for disappointment and bitterness.
Yes, that is one reason that makes football such a great game. The best team doesn't always win. That unpredictability is key.
And the curse of the England fans is that we always feel the team should do well, or even win the whole thing, but we fear that the pattern will repeat itself - a horrible combination of belief, entitlement and dread.
England as a nation has a superiority complex - understandable, given our history - mixed with neurotic, sporadic bouts of low self-esteem
It is the classic mindset of a high-achieving alcoholic, FWIW
When precisely did Britain lose its unquestioning confidence? Was it the 50s or 60s?
Bah, I have oodles of unquestioning confidence.
Except when Liverpool play, then my nerves are shredded.
I can't believe I spend so much money following Liverpool all over Europe just to feel sick to my stomach.
Try following the Baggies (at least we only disappoint on home soil).
Anyone want to estimate what percentage of this game has been men rolling around on the floor in pain?
It has been a very physical game.
However,compare and contrast the writhing around after the lightest of touches, with Alun Wyn Jones who dislocated and reset his shoulder, which cost him his Lions tour and captaincy, against Japan in Murrayfield, and he barely flinched.
Marc Soler finished the Tour stage with both arms broken two days ago.
And Geraint Thomas had his dislocated shoulder popped in by the doctor yesterday, on the tarmac, and then finished the race.
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Sweden 2.16 / 2.18
Ukraine 1.84 / 1.85
https://www.betfair.com/exchange/plus/en/football/uefa-euro-2020/sweden-v-ukraine-betting-30642797
The Swedish player was very high and going higher.
Straight red, that looked very reckless and could be long term knee damage.
It needs to be a secure, and stable, democracy that can stand up sufficently to Putin, since he seems to be in place until the mid 2030s. Ukraine getting Donbas back will take some time.
But very good for UK, as we are a tiny trading partner at present.
Hopefully we will develop a strong green services industry as we have a very leading position, and others that could build trade. They signed a strategic partnership at the same time, but it is 575 pages so I didn't read it.
I know plenty of footballers cover >10km per match.
That kick could have broken his leg, its definitely a red. Dangerous kicks are reds nowadays even if you win the ball.
Stop it. You're no good at it, so you frequently make unpleasant and false accusations about people. And you do it like a smug prick.
Deal with it.
Though I want them scrapped, they are an obsolete Cold War weapon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I4OjtbRD9I
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41232863
You don't always finish a football tournament which England are in feeling cheated - but it's more common than not.
I never feel that way seeing England crash out of the RWC or losing the Ashes. If you lose at cricket or rugby it's almost always a side matter of the other side being better. I mean, I remember England losing the final of the 2007 RWC by the width of Matt Tait's boot - but losing faith and square. But football gives so many opportunities for disappointment and bitterness.
1970 to 1996 is "26 years of hurt", not "30".
I don't think footballers pay enough attention to nutrition at half time and full time tbh
The worst teams wins
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-28678102
It would be a Crimea to miss it!
1 England 3.15 31.7%
2 Spain 4.2 23.8%
3 Italy 5.5 18.2%
4 Belgium 8.8 11.4%
5 Denmark 12.5 8.0%
6 Czechia 32 3.1%
7 Switzerland 32 3.1%
8 Ukraine 40 2.5%
All quoted.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2012/oct/21/independent-scotland-trident-alex-salmond
It is the classic mindset of a high-achieving alcoholic, FWIW
@Foxy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/3169070
Winning our group was definitely better than coming runner up!
Should they really be 9-2 for all that ?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966_Carmarthen_by-election
Except when Liverpool play, then my nerves are shredded.
I can't believe I spend so much money following Liverpool all over Europe just to feel sick to my stomach.
Or is that just a bit too tactless?
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/tour-de-france-2021-geraint-thomas-minimises-losses-after-dislocating-shoulder-on-stage-three