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World Cup 2022 - Team and Match Discussion

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  • #842
    theoneeyedman
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119927817#Comment_119927817

    .... led by another spoofer.

    Plenty of talented players there, but too of the likes of Hazard and Witsel and even Lukaku who seem happy enough to take the big paycheck without putting in the hard yards off the field.

    Bobby Martinez is lucky to be in a well paid job like that, not an elite level coach, would he get a top Championship job at this stage?



  • #843
    breezy1985
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119927652#Comment_119927652

    No.



  • #844
    gormdubhgorm
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119927779#Comment_119927779

    Martinez could be next Irish manager at this rate because no one else would take him.

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



  • #845
    castletownman
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    Witsel has some amount of caps for a fella with a 'meh' career.

    De Bruyne has every right to be frustrated though with Hazard looking like he couldn't care less, and a coach completely out of his depth.

    Belgium could have attracted an out of work big name at any stage over the last few years and won a tournament.



  • #846
    breezy1985
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119927836#Comment_119927836

    I wouldn't put Lukaku in that list. Didn't always work for him in the Premier League but he went looking for a club where he could start any time it didn't.

    He ain't happy to sit on benches like Hazard.



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  • #847
    MisterAnarchy
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119927646#Comment_119927646

    De Bruyne doesnt deliver when the chips are down.

    Always goes awol for Belgium and City in the Champions league.

    He is grossly overatted.



  • #848
    gormdubhgorm
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    Peter Collins has gotten even worse as a presenter. Talk about an awkward sign off after the Moroccan match. Informed us Mick Meagan died - sad passing. Then really awkwardly tried to shoehorn it in again at the end when signing off.

    After summarising the previous match and throwing in the Meagan news again, with loads of ems and really awkward pauses. Really poor presenting.

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



  • #849
    castletownman
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119927867#Comment_119927867

    I don't agree. After half a decade of hearing about the Belgian golden generation, how many playing today are regularly playing champions league?

    Courtouis yeah, but he made two massive boo-boos today (one goal scratched off), two ageing, former great centre-backs, Hazard is not worth talking about and Bishuyai has had more clubs than Tiger Woods.

    I'd cut a frustrated figure if I was him too



  • #850
    sligeach
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    What a start for Canada. Great cross, great header. 1-0. 1 minute and 5 seconds on the clock.



  • #851
    citytillidie
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    Go Canada go

    ******



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  • #852
    ShamoBuc
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    Exactly what the game needed.



  • #853
    Mr.Crinklewood
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119927977#Comment_119927977

    Martin Keown just referred to them as "USA":-)



  • #854
    Damien360
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    Can’t see Canada holding out. Very poor passing out of the back line.



  • #855
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Beautiful move from Croatia. Just offside.



  • #856
    ShamoBuc
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    Nicely taken goal.



  • #857
    Damien360
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    Finally. Well deserved



  • #858
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    That's been coming. Croatia have responded well.



  • #859
    sligeach
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    Probably a just about deserved equaliser.



  • #860
    theoneeyedman
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119928061#Comment_119928061

    Brilliant finish - didn't he also score the disallowed goal in the corner with his right foot a few minutes ago?



  • #861
    dastardly00
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    After Canada took the lead they sat back and invited Croatia on to them. It'll be interesting to see what shape the game will take now



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  • #862
    sligeach
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    A Canada, what have ye done?



  • #863
    ShamoBuc
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    Another fine goal, their passing has been very good,



  • #864
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Croatia turn it around. Nice finish by Livaja.



  • #865
    yerwanthere123
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    Great start by Canada but they're getting outplayed now, Croatia have really upped the ante. Would still like them to get a point out of this though.



  • #866
    fyfe79
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    Canada's captain needs to come off if they are to have any hope. I think he's 39? Absolutely no legs left and Croatia are strolling past him in midfield.



  • #867
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Gvardiol has done well.

    Nearly 3-1. Lovely move by Modric.



  • #868
    ShamoBuc
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    That's Canada gone.



  • #869
    sligeach
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    That's probably the end of this match and Canada. 3-1.



  • #870
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Kramaric with a nice finish. Another lovely goal from Croatia. I've been impressed by them.



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  • #871
    gormdubhgorm
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119928219#Comment_119928219

    A football team can win without 'legs' apparently! 😁

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



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