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UEFA Nations League

Discussion in 'The Premier League' started by Libby, May 16, 2019.

  1. gooner4ever

    gooner4ever once a Gooner always a Gooner
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    I can get tickets for the England semi and the final but the flights are a logistical nightmare, involving flying to either Madrid or Barcelona and then 8 hour stopover or fly to Fargo and 5 hours driving.
    Mmm May watch in telly
     
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  2. Dier Hard

    Dier Hard G'day mate!

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    I enjoy watching England, especially in the major tournaments but I’m not a massive fan of the nations league. Whilst friendlies were also annoying, adding competitive games in an already congested season (especially for those with clubs playing European footy) just adds to the likelihood of fatigue or potential injury to players. At least with friendlies a manager could experiment, with the nations league we’ve often played the strongest possible side.
     
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  3. gooner4ever

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    I think that getting England in a habit of making semi finals (and hopefully finals) can only be achieved by being competitive and winning with our best team.
    A winning mentality is something we haven’t had in a long time, and players and fans want this
     
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  4. Dier Hard

    Dier Hard G'day mate!

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    Yeah valid point that, building a winning mentality is always ideal. I suppose it’s just a balancing act though, because I do think those players involved in European competition could do with a bit of a rest during that period.
     
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  5. gooner4ever

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    They play 90 minutes of football once a week and if in Europe then every 3 days, which isn’t every week even if you add in the cups, so they shouldn’t be tired as they are fitter now than ever and if winning they won’t feel tired.
    All of this must help us in tournaments as we will play every 4 days on average.
     
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    Southampton fans bitching about life at the top again
     
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  7. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Never mind Sol, it might stop bothering you one day.
     
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  8. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Kicks off tonight with hosts Portugal vs Switzerland. England play the Dutch tomorrow night.

    #itscominghome
     
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  9. Treble

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    #itscominghome Depends. Will Kane be playing?
     
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  10. Spurlock

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    Grow up Trebs...you're trying too hard to forget the **** season United have had...well I don't want to keep on reminding you

    Anyway...come on England...the trophy will gain prestige through the years no doubt so might aswell win it whilst we can
     
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  11. Bodinki

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    Will any of you England fans actually give a **** if they win the tournament?
    Just wondering......
     
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  12. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Yes.
     
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  13. Milk not bear jizz

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    It'll be great if they win but I'll be unbothered if they lose.
     
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  14. Saintmagic

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    Isn't this the "glorified friendlies" tournament?

    What does the winner get?
     
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  15. Bodinki

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    laughed at
     
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  16. Milk not bear jizz

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    Sex with Dame Edna.
     
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  17. Saintmagic

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    Who?
     
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  18. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    A trophy and entry into the main European competition.

    Bit like the Europa tbf.
     
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  19. Bodinki

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    Exactly, laughed at :)
     
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  20. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Yeah we all had a laugh when Chelsea can barely sell 2000 tickets for a cup final :)
     
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