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  1. RTB

    RTB Well-Known Member

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    Good game
    - France with a classy display after the Israel debacle
     
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  2. LD19SAFC

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    Cracking player Barry and already plenty of experience for his age. Think he’ll have a good career

     
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  3. marcusblackcat

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    Looked at the stats for that England game. Seemed to have a massive number of ahots, yet I literally can’t remember them!! Other than the goals, I thought we were terrible in the attacking third. Did bet365 count every forward pass as a shot or something?
     
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  4. LD19SAFC

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    Same here. I’m still pissed off how poor we were going forward in the first half. I was waiting for England to be ahead at HT for a decent win <doh>
     
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  5. marcusblackcat

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    Weird isn’t it. 365 said 17 shots at 88 minutes. I thought “I’ve watched the game and I’m sure we’ve had 5 and they all went in”

    Didn’t deserve to win by that margin at any stretch. Think we’d have been lucky to win at all without the red
     
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  6. LD19SAFC

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    Based on what? I’m not sure he gets in ahead of O’Nien and Mepham who’ve both been excellent this season. He could play against Millwall due to Hume being out and O’Nien shifting position but he doesn’t merit a place in this side at all, at the moment.
     
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  7. Scout73

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    I really like Mepham and O9 as a combo, they are our best combo until Ballard or Alese dislodge them

    This weekend is huge for Ballard, he's got an opportunity to prove he should be starting - up to him to take it. Our CB options are class this season, I rate all 4 of our CBs plus still got Seelt to come back who showed glimpses last season of his ability

    There were a few posters on here, who I respect, who did not see O9 as a championship CB and even they've admitted he should be starting each week now
     
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  8. Teessidemackem

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    Based on the fact he's one of the best defenders in the league. I agree dropping Mepham or Onien would be unfair, however im still looking forward to see him back in the team though.
     
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  9. Scout73

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    Hope he smashes it this weekend as I'm a big fan of Ballard

    If Mundle is out for a while a back 3 might suit us more, I know some hate a back 3 but if it's used well it is a really good formation
     
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  10. LD19SAFC

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    I like Ballard but I don’t think he’s been great so far this season. It’s a massive game for him at the weekend if he does get the nod to start.
     
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  11. LD19SAFC

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    England u21s lead early on. Superb delivery
     
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  12. Jarca

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    It didn't help that he got injured during pre season. He was always playing catch up.
     
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    Wouldn’t be surprised to see Scotland nick a result in Poland tonight. Think that’ll be a good game
     
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    No surprise McGinn and Doak are starting ...

    ... it's about time Dykes scored a goal.
     
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    Doak assist, McGinn goal, 1-0 Scotland ...

    ... let's have another from Dykes <laugh>
     
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    Cracking start for Scotland
     
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  17. Oliver's Army

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    Lovely goal that from NI
     
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    And Portugal winning, good news for Scotland.
     
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  19. Oliver's Army

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    0-2 NI. Keepers had a mare
     
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  20. Oliver's Army

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    1-2 with about 20mins left. Game on.
     
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