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The International Break

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by The Ides of March, Aug 28, 2016.

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    ......loading...... 25 undefeated

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    Rooney today defending his lack of positional discipline by saying he helped the team win. How???
     
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  2. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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  3. SaintinSerbia

    SaintinSerbia Annoying Twat

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    Pelle has scored 4 of Italy's last 7 goals
     
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    - Doing The Lambert Walk Well-Known Member

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    Dusan scores to put Serbia into a 2-1 lead against Ireland.
     
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    Let me pretend to be the English press:

    "Our heroes are leading Moldova 3-0 - Wales top the table! The World Cup is ours in 2018!!!"
     
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    sotonsaint Well-Known Member

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    Cheeky 180 quid treble, cheers republic of Ireland for the late goal .
     
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    Qwerty Well-Known Member

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    Pfft. Let us know when you beat a decent team. <whistle>
     
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  9. Saint Helen

    Saint Helen Well-Known Member

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    Like Iceland you mean... ;)
     
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    - Doing The Lambert Walk Well-Known Member

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    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    ****, that takes a lot of front considering England's woeful performances. ;)
     
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  12. fran-MLs little camera

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  13. Archers Road

    Archers Road Urban Spaceman

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    The problem is basic lack of technique that players from other countries take for granted. The ability to pass accurately, control a ball with a first touch, put crosses into dsngerous areas with speed and accuracy - all missing from the average English players armoury. Lallana seems to be the only English player who can do these things.
     
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  14. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Bingo.

    Until we stop putting pace and power before skill n technical ability (at youth level I mean) we'll continue to achieve **** all.
     
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    Qwerty Well-Known Member

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    Don't know Schad, I'm pretty confident you've got this one... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37284033
     
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    So Under 21s about to kick off on BT1 vs Norway. Not bad....3 Saints players plus another Academy product in starting line up.
     
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    Norway the better side so far :(
     
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    A lot of similarities between the u21's and the first team actually.
    We just don't seem to have a clue in the final third. As soon as the space is closed down, we lack the technical ability/awareness/movement to create chances. Resort back to long shots.
     
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  20. fran-MLs little camera

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    Rashford scores.
     
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