Rousseau 9,361 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 The BEL-ITA game was superb! I'm gutted for Spinazzola -- he's been one of the most entertaining and effective players in the tournament. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,587 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Barella is player of the tournament (so far) for me. Fantastic midfielder - full of energy, creative and not scared of a tackle. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,142 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Italy allowed the penalty to upset them. Belgium should have equalised early in the second half. If they had done, did Italy have the mettle to prevent a winner? Two fine teams both better than England but England have the gift of being able to stultify more talented sides and to cope with the others. The Cup is theirs. At least we’ll get a rest from journos and broadcasters and celebs going on about 1966. Real supporters of England rarely mention it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,122 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 mon the tallys 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscottislegend 2,057 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Scott7 said: Italy allowed the penalty to upset them. Belgium should have equalised early in the second half. If they had done, did Italy have the mettle to prevent a winner? Two fine teams both better than England but England have the gift of being able to stultify more talented sides and to cope with the others. The Cup is theirs. At least we’ll get a rest from journos and broadcasters and celebs going on about 1966. Real supporters of England rarely mention it. You won't get a rest - you will get their pundits and their commentators. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,142 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 1 hour ago, alexscottislegend said: You won't get a rest - you will get their pundits and their commentators. You’re right. No rest as such. Just a rest from 1966. We’ll have Euro 21 for the next 50 years but at least it’s different. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 6,779 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 (edited) Well I didn't/don't want England to win this tournament but given social media reaction, the seethe it would heep on those some in Scotland who are still smarting from 55 will be a joy to see ? Edited July 3, 2021 by CammyF 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,587 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 8 hours ago, CammyF said: the seethe it would heep on those some in Scotland who are still smarting from 55 will be a joy to see Agreed. Don't want England to win it (and don't think they will) but if they do, the bitter ScotNat type's rage will be a definite silver lining. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, Rousseau said: The BEL-ITA game was superb! I'm gutted for Spinazzola -- he's been one of the most entertaining and effective players in the tournament. Agreed - total shame for the lad. It was a strange one as well, he just seemed to run at an awkward angle. He was on fire until then and I hope the Italians dont let it get to them because they have been by far the best side in the tournament and Im hoping they go on and win it. The replacement is the guy from Chelsea who hasnt played that much football. The English media are just the biggest nuisance but its building itself up nicely for a typical fall. Its been the same as the WC with an easy run plus playing 4 out of 5 so far at home. There is a part of me who does think they could win it due to home advantage but if Italy play like they have been then they would beat them - their central defence is immense. Spain wouldnt fill me with too much confidence in beating England. Edited July 4, 2021 by Gribz 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,122 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 When the Italian's play football well it's a joy to watch 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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