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Post by God is an Englishman » Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:38 pm
MegaBonus wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:26 pm
Km's travelled between countries.....c'mon surely you can see that....

nothing wrong with the host country being stationed in a particular city for as long as possible but when other countries are criss-crossing the continent, of course it becomes a disadvantage.

eg: Belgium a pre tournament favourite travelled approx 5700 MILES in the group stage alone (to Russia twice). then travelled to Spain for the Round of 16 and to Germany for the quarters

2 of Englands knock-out opponents (Denmark and Czech) were amongst the most travelled.

Im not suggesting that England werent worthy of their final appearance but the above highlights the additional 'leg up' the the fixtures and locations afforded them.
I guess australia, USA, Brazil, Russia... can never have a world cup then as the countries are too big.
the point of the observation wasnt more about the total km's travelled but the disparity even by countries during the group stages.

are you that sensitive to the idea that England had everything going for it and still couldn't take advantage?
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MegaBonus wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:43 pm
Post by God is an Englishman » Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:38 pm
MegaBonus wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:26 pm
Km's travelled between countries.....c'mon surely you can see that....

nothing wrong with the host country being stationed in a particular city for as long as possible but when other countries are criss-crossing the continent, of course it becomes a disadvantage.

eg: Belgium a pre tournament favourite travelled approx 5700 MILES in the group stage alone (to Russia twice). then travelled to Spain for the Round of 16 and to Germany for the quarters

2 of Englands knock-out opponents (Denmark and Czech) were amongst the most travelled.

Im not suggesting that England werent worthy of their final appearance but the above highlights the additional 'leg up' the the fixtures and locations afforded them.
I guess australia, USA, Brazil, Russia... can never have a world cup then as the countries are too big.
the point of the observation wasnt more about the total km's travelled but the disparity even by countries during the group stages.

are you that sensitive to the idea that England had everything going for it and still couldn't take advantage?

I just don't believe we had any advantage other than every host country has had before.

In fact we had it harder as not every game was at home.
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Rookie wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:22 pm
Juventino wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:38 am :D :D :D It's still beautiful to see

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They players are probably still out partying and i would imagine Chellini would be leading the way
Not many would be keen to share with that big snoz

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MegaBonus wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:53 am ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

i think thats an understatement.....a SF loss at the WC and a Final loss at the Euro's is only second to Ramsey himself.

at the risk of being accused of trolling...genuine question...has he overachieved or underachieved????
Overachieved in light of the way they played, underachieved by what could have been with a decent coach
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Reports in UK press ,that Southgate will be knighted for his achievements as England Manager at Euro 2020.

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ozzie owl wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:02 pm Reports in UK press ,that Southgate will be knighted for his achievements as England Manager at Euro 2020.
It's the modern way, everybody wins a prize. :lol:

In Henry VIII's era he'd have lost his head.
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Nice One Cyril wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:48 pm
ozzie owl wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:02 pm Reports in UK press ,that Southgate will be knighted for his achievements as England Manager at Euro 2020.
It's the modern way, everybody wins a prize. :lol:

In Henry VIII's era he'd have lost his head.
I agree knighthood for not winning is a joke .

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Nice One Cyril wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:48 pm
ozzie owl wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:02 pm Reports in UK press ,that Southgate will be knighted for his achievements as England Manager at Euro 2020.
It's the modern way, everybody wins a prize. :lol:

In Henry VIII's era he'd have lost his head.
He will have to take a knee

He'll have no problem with that :lol:
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Meanwhile, in Italy, an operation is in progress to remove Chellini's snout from the cup.

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ozzie owl wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:02 pm Reports in UK press ,that Southgate will be knighted for his achievements as England Manager at Euro 2020.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: This is just like junior sports, everyone is a winner

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B.Toomer wrote: Sat Jul 17, 2021 5:05 pm Meanwhile, in Italy, an operation is in progress to remove Chellini's snout from the cup.
What is wrong with that beautiful Italian nose???

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B.Toomer wrote: Sat Jul 17, 2021 5:05 pm Meanwhile, in Italy, an operation is in progress to remove Chellini's snout from the cup.
still bitter, I see
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B.Toomer wrote: Sat Jul 17, 2021 5:05 pm Meanwhile, in Italy, an operation is in progress to remove Chellini's snout from the cup.
I'm sure Chiellini (not Chellini) would say winners are grinners.

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ozzie owl wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:54 pm
B.Toomer wrote: Sat Jul 17, 2021 5:05 pm Meanwhile, in Italy, an operation is in progress to remove Chellini's snout from the cup.
I'm sure Chiellini (not Chellini) would say winners are grinners.
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really have to admire the arrogance of a perennial loser making fun of habitual winners....
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MegaBonus wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:15 pm really have to admire the arrogance of a perennial loser making fun of habitual winners....
Habitiual?
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B.Toomer wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 2:54 pm Can't seem to find any results for Grease.....
Oh hell, I forgot to respond to this during the Euro Tournament.

Now Toomer, there was no need to troll about Greece. You know they didn’t qualify this time around.

But you do know that “little” Greece has won the Euro Championship in a once-in-a-lifetime achievement and you recently know there is another country that has never won it.

ps, can I recommend you have a glance at the trailer of the film called “King Otto”? It’s about one of the biggest shocks in football history when Otto Rehhagel guided Greece to victory.

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Con M wrote: Thu Jul 22, 2021 4:13 pm
B.Toomer wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 2:54 pm Can't seem to find any results for Grease.....
But you do know that “little” Greece has won the Euro Championship in a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.
I have a feeling we will never be permitted to forget
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And my haven’t they kicked on since

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:lol: :lol: :lol:

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:clown: :clown: :clown: :clown: :clown:

honestly.............if theres something really wrong with you, I promise to show you some sympathy.
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Don't need much bait to catch this greasy carp. :lol:

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dont need much bait to bring out your racism.... :clap: :clap: :clap:

you do realise your patron saint was a greasy carp dont you??? :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
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MegaBonus wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 5:58 pm dont need much bait to bring out your racism.... :clap: :clap: :clap:

you do realise your patron saint was a greasy carp dont you??? :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
How is that racist? Or are you suggesting that greasy carp is a derogatory term for a Turk?
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C'mon Hawksey...dont scrape the gutter and defend this buffoon...given how nice Ive been to Engerlish people in this thread..
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MegaBonus wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:56 pm C'mon Hawksey...dont scrape the gutter and defend this buffoon...given how nice Ive been to Engerlish people in this thread..
I am not defending anyone. I just don't think that greasy carp is necessarily about Turks.

We don't need you to be nice about us, your country wouldn't even be half as good as it is without us.
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Australias football team has nothing to do your perennial losers......

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MegaBonus wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:32 pm Australias football team has nothing to do your perennial losers......

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Who mentioned the australian football team?
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MegaBonus wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:15 pm really have to admire the arrogance of a perennial loser making fun of habitual winners....
Did you expect anything else from him?
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MegaBonus wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:32 pm Australias football team has nothing to do your perennial losers......

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