Nations League & Friendlies

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Re: Nations League & Friendlies

by Sanguine » 04 Oct 2024 10:31

Borrowed off Twitter, but it's a reasonable assertion. Does this encapsulate modern day football?

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Re: Nations League & Friendlies

by Sutekh » 04 Oct 2024 10:35

Seems about right for England. So often told "it won't matter who players play for" yet it clearly does.

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Re: Nations League & Friendlies

by SouthDownsRoyal » 12 Oct 2024 23:09

Sutekh Seems about right for England. So often told "it won't matter who players play for" yet it clearly does.


It’s always been this way

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Re: Nations League & Friendlies

by South Coast Royal » 13 Oct 2024 10:28

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Sutekh Seems about right for England. So often told "it won't matter who players play for" yet it clearly does.


It’s always been this way


See also Mainoo selected ahead of Wharton.

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Re: Nations League & Friendlies

by South Coast Royal » 13 Oct 2024 11:07

Watched Scotland away at Croatia.
Very unfortunate not to come away with a draw.

Really good performances from Gilmour and Robertson but unfortunately their attacking options are poor although young Ben Doak has real pace but lacks experience ( not quite ready yet to fill Salah's boots :wink: )
Imagine if England had to play a Div 1 striker as first choice such as Sam Smith.

It is a real shame that the Scots no longer produce such top players as Dalglish, Hansen, Law , Souness, Bremner, Gray, Mcqueen, Gemmill (s) McKay, etc., etc.
Remember that famously Celtic won what is now the Champions League with just Scottish players.

I do feel for their fans who must yearn for "the good old days" because in their case they really were.


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