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Title: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 08:24:17
The second round of fixtures begins with a frankly fairly middling line up - it's the really fucking cold derby between Russia and Finland, the Animal Kingdom derby between Turkey and Wales and the cheese-off between Italy and Switzerland.

Italy's possession style impressed in the first round of fixtures but will have a different test against Switzerland who defend pretty well and have an excellent goalkeeper.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: DiV on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 09:12:27
Italy easily the best team so far. Although it will be interesting to see how much of that was down to opposition - although on paper Turkey shouldn’t have been push overs.

So many teams seem to lack an out and out centre forward. Vital we can get Kane firing on all cylinders because he offers us what a lot of other teams appear to be missing.

If W(B)ales are going to do anything they need Gareth Bale to turn up but quite frankly he looks like someone who is done with football. I genuinely wouldn’t be surprised to see him see out his Madrird contract and retire. Golf, golf golf in that order


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 09:36:22
Yeah I agree with the Italians being the most impressive so far. Other teams showed in patches what they could do but Italy were good for 90 minutes.

I also agree with DV's statement about the lack of centre forwards. Spain and Germany suffered for it. On the face of it, we look well stocked with Kane and Calvert-Lewin, as well as Rashford who can play up top if really needed.

Wales have a daunting task today in front of 30,000 Turks in Baku. I can see them folding today like a cheap suit.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 10:40:43
All Welsh fans here Today!


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 10:42:22
I'm not. I never got the home nations love in. I hope they get stuffed by Turkey ( ;) )


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 11:11:26
All Welsh fans here Today!

The bubbles and the Turks hate each other so hardly surprising.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 11:26:10
All Welsh fans here Today!

Hello loverly..


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Panda Paws on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 12:59:34
Would love to see the Finns embarrass Putin's boys. Great start.

Edit: VAR. Boo.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 13:11:27
Good game, this!

And a decent commentator - who is she?


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 13:11:45
Come on Finland  :pint:


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Private Fraser on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 13:27:03
Good game, this!

And a decent commentator - who is she?

Robyn Cowen


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 13:32:32
Thanks. Never heard of her, but very good. Sounds like Sue Barker.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 13:43:06
I've just realised its the Horlock07 derby this!


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 13:44:16
1-0 Putin

Very enjoyable half. Russia would get torn a new one against a good side.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 14:28:42
1-0 Putin

Very enjoyable half. Russia would get torn a new one against a good side.

And they will, if they progress.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 16:41:27
Turkey are shite


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:14:44
Shite penalty :eek:


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:16:15
Bale :D



Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:25:26
Turkey are shite

Wales as it currently stands are slightly less shyte, penalty miss aside.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:32:33
I bet there's a few nervous sheep staggers at the moment😀


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:33:33
Wales ought to be out of sight now.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:33:44
Damn those drunken sheep!


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: RobertT on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:34:32
Turkey look like a team having a kick about on holiday after a long day around the pool.  There are hints of better things but they just seem completely unwillingly to apply themselves.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:35:04
Apparently anything goes in Wales after a few drinks  :pint:


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: DiV on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:40:21
I dunno how he’s doing in Italy but Aaron Ramsey would be a decent signing for most premier league clubs.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:41:13
Agreed he's had a cracking game


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:44:14
This is fun. If I was Welsh I think I'd be having a rolling heart attack.

Ooh a fight, this is great.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: DiV on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:45:58
Ref taking no shit.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:46:44
Ref taking no shit.

Running theme throughout the tournament, they seem to have chosen exclusively hard bastards.

I love how Roberts seems to have got away with a yellow for fully chucking Yilmaz on the ground there.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:47:04
You have to say fair play to them


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:49:11
Enormous fun. Fair play Wales.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: DiV on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:49:35
Bale’s just done them with that run - then does the same thing from the other side


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:50:23
Bale’s just done them with that run - then does the same thing from the other side

A proper Fifa dribble that.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: DiV on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:51:06
Running theme throughout the tournament, they seem to have chosen exclusively hard bastards.

I love how Roberts seems to have got away with a yellow for fully chucking Yilmaz on the ground there.

My favourite was when Roberts was down after blocking a shot with his balls & the Turkish player was moaning that he was playing acting and the ref just pointed to his crotch like a member of DX.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:51:18
Turkey fuming at the referee when they've been absolute shite for 180 minutes in this tournament is absolute peak football.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:52:46
Lock up your sheep in the valleys tonight😀


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:55:46
well, Wales did well and are through (virtually).

damn


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:57:15
I enjoyed it and was pleasantly surprised


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 17:58:24
Mad thing is that xG wise (I know) Wales should have been out of sight in that game and still managed to turn it into a nerve shredding siege.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: FreddySTFC! on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 18:22:31
BOOM!! Never in doubt  :dance:


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 18:42:35
I enjoyed it and was pleasantly surprised
Me too. Easily the most enjoyable game so far.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 18:46:03
Me too. Easily the most enjoyable game so far.

Totally agree a really good watch


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 19:10:44
Also whisper it quietly but I quite enjoyed Robbie Savage. He's so biased and living every chance it's almost endearing. If he only ever did Wales games he might even be quite good.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 19:14:51
You have to love his passion and I'm not convinced it was a penalty😀


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Legends-Lounge on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 19:52:35
You have to love his passion and I'm not convinced it was a penalty😀

Had similarities to Chalky White v Leicester in as much as was it, wasn’t it? I’m still not convinced it was a penalty at Wembley but it was given as was the Wales one today.


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 20:13:27
I was sat right inline with Chalkies penalty at Wembley but had my beer goggles on😀


Title: Re: Day Six: FIN/RUS, TUR/WAL, ITA/SWI
Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 20:41:57
Booom