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The Rolling Football Thread (season 2022/23) - part 2

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DuncinToffee · 29/03/2023 19:40

New thread to continue with all things football ⚽

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Brefugee · 06/07/2023 19:35

Gladbach losing all our good players, mostly on a free (due to issues over several seasons with the sport director) and it's quite depressing
but there we go

EddieHoweisMYmanager · 06/07/2023 19:38

Newcastle’s signing of Tonali is real statement stuff but I’m definitely hoping for more.

MustTryHarderAndHarder · 06/07/2023 21:23

burblish · 06/07/2023 18:30

Looks as though pre-season training will start in the coming days for most clubs - it feels as though the previous season only just finished! I saw a press comment on how the players performed in the Eng-Isr U-21 semifinal to the effect that what can you expect at the end of an 11 month season. The players involved in the tournament aren’t going to get a proper break before this season starts either, are they.

But I assume that it was up to the clubs whether their players took part or not?

Arteta wanted SR to go because he needed playing time after being injured for so much of the season. If he hadn't been injured I doubt he would have been allowed to go.

burblish · 06/07/2023 21:44

@MustTryHarderAndHarder That’s a really good question, actually. I know clubs aren’t allowed to refuse to release players for senior internationals (unless for verified injuries) but I don’t know if the same rule applies for U-21 games.

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DuncinToffee · 07/07/2023 15:50

The u21 England v Spain will be on Channel 4

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MustTryHarderAndHarder · 07/07/2023 15:59

DuncinToffee · 07/07/2023 15:50

The u21 England v Spain will be on Channel 4

Thanks, didn't realise that. It must have been a last minute thing.

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DuncinToffee · 07/07/2023 16:04

I only saw it announced just now, very likely a late decision.

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DuncinToffee · 08/07/2023 16:58

Come on England!

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MustTryHarderAndHarder · 08/07/2023 17:50

Brilliant free kick.

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DuncinToffee · 08/07/2023 17:50

And a great time to score

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DuncinToffee · 08/07/2023 17:52

What happened there, 2 red cards for coaching staff

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MustTryHarderAndHarder · 08/07/2023 17:54

DuncinToffee · 08/07/2023 17:52

What happened there, 2 red cards for coaching staff

I think it is good that Cashley Cole was sent off as he is too hot headed.

MustTryHarderAndHarder · 08/07/2023 17:55

We need to improve in the second half. Spain have been the better team.

burblish · 08/07/2023 17:56

Cor, it’s all getting a bit heated - hopefully they can all calm down a bit in the break. Come on England!

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DuncinToffee · 08/07/2023 18:14

glad that was offside

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MustTryHarderAndHarder · 08/07/2023 18:17

Yes, they are getting too many chances.

MustTryHarderAndHarder · 08/07/2023 18:26

Pleased SR is seeing more of the ball.

burblish · 08/07/2023 18:29

Really good play there by Curtis Jones. I’m not impressed by the amount of play acting on both sides, though.

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DuncinToffee · 08/07/2023 18:41

I agree, the play acting is getting on my nerves.

Spain are wasting so many chances

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burblish · 08/07/2023 18:59

OMG, 96th minute penalty?! I can’t look…

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DuncinToffee · 08/07/2023 19:01

SAVE!!

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burblish · 08/07/2023 19:01

James Trafford, you beauty!!!!!!!!!!

MustTryHarderAndHarder · 08/07/2023 19:02

OMG what a double save!

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DuncinToffee · 08/07/2023 19:04

Yes, well done young lions!

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burblish · 08/07/2023 19:05

WOOOOOOHOOOOO!! And to win it without conceding a goal in the whole tournament - stupendous!