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Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by sb_73, Feb 5, 2022.

  1. sb_73

    sb_73 Well-Known Member

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    Very poor contest, not worthy of a semi final. First clash between different sides of the draw, predictable result. Hopefully a bit closer tomorrow.
     
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    Not a very good game, the Argies looked knackered by half time. Last week we had four great games of rugby, I fear that this weekend is a poor one.
     
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    All very quiet on here considering there’s a World Cup semi final starting in less than 2 hours
     
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  4. sb_73

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    I’m in the pub mate. Empty house so I’ll need to be back home soon for the dog, intend to be comfortably numb for the third sporting disaster of the day.

    Or not, who knows…..actually looking forward to it
     
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    Im travelling deep south to the cousins for a party. I’ll miss the first 20 minutes.

    England need to physically man up yet keep their discipline. Always believe mate….always
     
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    Not long back home from a late lunch......

    Wine o'clock kicked off early so missed the R's and cricket..... might need more wine to get through next couple of hours.....

    Hopefully this game will be better than last night's.....
     
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    Can't really say I'm looking forward to it because my expectations are so low. Hoping to be pleasantly surprised.
     
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    I don't see either of the teams playing tonight winning the WC. My biggest hope is that the England team acquit themselves well and are not embarrassed.
     
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    I think that might be down to the low expectations from an English perspective.
     
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  10. Hammersmith bookie

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    Come on England ffs, lift the gloom of this grim day !
     
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    I might just be the only one in this pub hoping ye win….actually leave out the might
     
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    Frankly we’ve exceeded my expectations already. I don’t think England are under any pressure this evening, nobody expects a win. If we can keep our discipline - ****ing big ask given our record - and have some kind of game plan, might be interesting. But I’m expecting us to kick it a lot.
     
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    **** me , the South African dirge goes on almost as long as one half !
     
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    Heavy rain in Paris.... does that level things up a bit?
     
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    C'mon England
     
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    Come on ! Early kick able pen. Gotta kick everything tonight Farrell. We have to keep errors to absolute minimum , no knock ons or dopey pens
     
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    Nice first minute for England….and on the scoreboard
     
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    Great leap Itoje
     
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    Decent start by England
     
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    Scrum is gonna be pivotal
     
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