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The International Break

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

  1. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Nice bit of work there....deserved a goal.
     
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  2. Beef

    Beef Well-Known Member

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    Spoke too soon.
     
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  3. VVD

    VVD Well-Known Member

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    Sterling - No words.

    "Difficult one (Hoddle, 2016)" - as Sterling hits it over from one yard out.
     
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  4. davecg69

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    You can see why Sturridge is on the bench for Liverpool. His support play and movement isn't a patch on Firmino. He needs to learn.
    Glad to see him subbed - and quietly glad Charlie isn't there. Don't want him injured!
     
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  5. davecg69

    davecg69 Well-Known Member

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    God - Sterling is absolute ****e for England. He plays so much better when he's playing for Citeh. What happens with these players when they represent their country?
     
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  6. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    I want Austin to get his chance when he is at his best...not quite there yet. Want him wrapped in cotton wool as we aren't flush with strikers.
     
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  7. RSS

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    Stirling is very Walcott with his decision making
     
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  8. ChilcoSaint

    ChilcoSaint What a disgrace
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    When was the last time Sterling did anything to justify being picked for England?Southgate must surely have a few U21's he could bring through who would give better value. Nathan Redmond springs to mind, for one.
     
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  9. davecg69

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    Walcott is a lot better. Has learnt to get his head up and look for runners instead of running like a headless chicken into the opposition
     
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  10. Velcro Roy

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    He should be called Stirling loses it.
     
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  11. VVD

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    Sterling ends another counter attack after stealing the ball from Rose who was flying forward.
     
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  12. MarchwoodSaint

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    How Stirling ever gets picked for England is beyond me. He is worse than crap. Every time he runs until he loses it EVERY TIME.
     
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  13. RSS

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    There's quite a few players in there that haven't done anything to justify being in the team for a long time now.
     
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  14. OddRiverOakWizards

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    I thought that he was our brightest player in the first half!
     
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  15. Whiteley Saint

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    I see Saints goal machine Steven Davis has scored for N Ireland. 4-0
     
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  16. OddRiverOakWizards

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    Feel a bit sorry for Scotland.

    England's players only know how to play counter-attacking football.
     
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  17. OddRiverOakWizards

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    Scotland are as toothless in front of goal as Saints!
     
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  18. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Cheer up Gordon Strachan!
    Oh what can it mean,
    To a, dirty jock bastard,
    And a **** football teeeeammmm*!!!!



    *only joking WGS i love you really... legend!!


    Job done for me, not a brilliant performance but did was required.

    Onto Russia and more disappointment!!


    P.s. Despite his goal I still really don't rate Sturridge at international level...


    P.p.s. I know I say the above every international break so apologies if it bores you <laugh>
     
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  19. AberdeenSaint

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    There was no way Scotland were going to keep a clean sheet tonight with that defence - England took their chances, and we missed what came our way.
     
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  20. Che’s Godlike Thighs

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    Would like to see Townsend and Rashford given games against Spain.
     
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