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Brother I've watched most of his crlareer, I promise you. He's more than good enough for our bench. Better than Lucas, for sure.
But, yeah, almost certainly not a 1st 11 player at the top of the PL.
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Yeah, they were shit. The Dutch have been by far the most clinical of the big teams in this competition. They'd get an all mighty spanking from a decent side.
Still say that 1st Dutch goal was incredible. That's football. That's what it us supposed to look like.
Would probably do great for Leeds. The way they play and also the fact that they also have an American manager. I do think there's a player in there but I can only imagine how frustrating he must be to watch if your a Chelsea or US supporter.
Eh. Nothing to do with gule and experience. We lack technical ability like we always have and as long as we keep lying to ourselves otherwise we'll never improve. Letting 8 year olds play the sport by mindlessly chasing the ball is our problem and always will be.
I think there's a lot to like about the US. They just need to find a striker and they're also a bit "samey" in midfield. They're all good at the same things and there's barely any creativity or flair there. England often suffer that too when Southgate goes with Rice, Phillips and Mount.
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Bit of an anti-climax isn't it. Seems like the US blew their load in the group stage. Noticably less energetic today.
Everything to do with guile and experience, technically you were fine and you keep the ball well but your naivety let you down and you also got done by team with a superior coach and players with more smarts.
Isn’t guile directly related to technical prowess? The sport is definitely not the same it was 10-15 years ago here. The 8-10 year olds you mention are better than they’ve ever been. Especially from a technical stand point. Coaching is better than it’s ever been. How is that not progress?
He's definitely regressed.
In the past he was a very dangerous player with a good final ball.
He did have the big goal against Iran, but he had a pretty, under the radar, poor tournament overall. Was very selfish today with his decision making too.
Zero tactical gameplan by the US. Lots of athleticism and some good players but just not clinical enough and didn't have an answer to Holland's counter. Disappointing performance.
Less frustrating until the past year or so. He was/is so young and always comes up with a moment similar to the one against Iran. Now, he needs regular minutes to grow into what he could be.
Oddly if I’m not mistaken, that first season with the Chavs he was very good. Not sure what has happened.
24 now, so no longer considered young. Still has room for development but his prime isn’t too much different from now. He’s also a player that clearly relies on athleticism so we might not see much more than he is now. But consistent playing time could help his form.
Think tournament physiology took its toll on your MF especially, couldn’t maintain that frenetic pressing you did well early days.
Think if you don’t have anyone, USA should seek the Portuguese/Italian route of generous citizenship rules for South American players, then even if you do get really good we can all discredit you = win win.
Mullets are back, big time. Seen some young kids rocking theirs.
Have cut my own hair for over 20years now (even my wedding, did my own in prep), as I age thoughmy desire to give a hoot of others opinions lessens and I now often have a mild mullet, as grade 2/3/4 at the sides takes 5minutes, but evening out the back makes it a job…
Went to see them once (98-00 sometime), mate got free tickets, never listened to them but knew they were rock, they were OK live, never listened to them since.
Surprised you haven't given up watching Spurs too then.
I listened to So Solid Crew as a teenager so I shouldn't judge anyone really.