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The ABC Thread - Nations League & 2026 World Cup

Discussion in 'Cardiff City' started by BluefromBridgend, Jul 11, 2024.

  1. BluefromBridgend

    BluefromBridgend Well-Known Member

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    Should have won it first half.

    Anyway a point is a point so an international rest now for a few months.
     
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    ccfcremotesupport Well-Known Member

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    Bizarre end to the game.
    Wales largely in control over 85 mins. Get pushed back in the last 5 without really being tested.
    THEN a bollock was dropped that could be heared clanging from here. What was he thinking?
    A hail Mary later and it was all square.
    Not sure if it's 2 points dropped or a point saved.
     
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  3. ninian opinion

    ninian opinion Well-Known Member

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    Cringing listening to that ex JB pundit making excuses for his ex now over the hill teammate.
    He retired once so he can properly retire now.
     
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  4. BluefromBridgend

    BluefromBridgend Well-Known Member

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    The subs made by Bellars (one in particular <doh>) disrupted the flow of our game just as Montenegro started to push forward.

    We were lucky to get the draw in the end where we should have tied up the 3 points much earlier.

    Positively, I though Jordan James and Sorba the Leek were outstanding.

    Could Sorba do a job for us next season.....
     
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    I'll let you change that to North Macedonia while nobody is looking <laugh>
     
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  6. BluefromBridgend

    BluefromBridgend Well-Known Member

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    Nah, I'm not Sparkey.

    I was thinking about our next holiday while typing. And it was late.

    Montenegro looks very nice.
     
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    ninian opinion Well-Known Member

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    I was waiting for someone to venture this:emoticon-0105-wink:
     
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  8. BluefromBridgend

    BluefromBridgend Well-Known Member

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    I've not previously been impressed by him but overall he has done well the last 2 games. Did he need the right manager to get him to show his worth?

    Their right back was delighted when he got moved to the other side. He had been torn a new one several times.
     
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    I recall when we played away at Huddersfield and went one up but ultimately lost late on after a series of quality crosses from Thomas eventually created their winner. 1 up on 88 mins but lost 2-1<doh><doh>

    I remember he was constantly good for them that season.
     
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    BluefromBridgend Well-Known Member

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    Nice one Bellers. As an Irish man living in Wales I totally agree. So would Michael O’Neill. Typical comment from an English supporting pundit.
     
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    BluefromBridgend Well-Known Member

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    Wales 1/40 to win tonight!
    Don’t think I’ve ever seen such short odds!
     
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    Always worrying when the odds get stacked that high....

    For all our 'nice' play at times we're still not exactly firing on all cylinders and putting teams away with ease, whoever we play.

    Can't take anything for granted.... Just a healthy dose of cautious optimism from me thanks <cheers>
     
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    Gutting to lose Neco.

    Good opportunity for Dai Silva though...
     
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    Sorba's delivery has been woeful so far...

    Out of curiosity, anyone heard from Clingo recently? Not like him to miss a Wales game???

    Clingo mate, if you are reading this I hope all is ok???
     
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    Yes Sorba tore the right back several new ones to the extent that the full back got subbed at half time. However apart from putting in the corner from which Rodon scored his delivery from open and set play was poor.

    I think Liechtenstein were the worst international side I have seen in many years. You can only beat what is in front of you and Wales did that with ease. 79% possession and 26 shots but only 3 goals. Belgium will be much, much tougher.

    Darlow could have got out his deckchair, a few cold ones and a cigar or two. Liechtenstein had no shots at all.

    Man of the match was announced as Cullen. Wtf, I hardly noticed him. Must have been a jack making the decision.

    Also, Clingo, give us a sign. One or two fingers will do. Hope you're okay.
     
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  18. ninian opinion

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    There are a lot of countries who should not be in the final qualifying groups. Sure it’s a World Cup and every football nation should be able to participate but are there not pre-qualifying groups to eliminate the absolute no hopers? If not then there perhaps there should be.
     
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  19. BrizzleBluebird

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    Afraid I have to disagree with you on that one.

    Every nation should have the opportunity to try.....

    When teams like San Marino manage a draw or exceptionally rare win it means a huge amount to their population... I wouldn't want to deprived anyone of that feeling.
     
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    I take Nin's point. They could get their win or draw in 'pre-qualifying'.
    A big thrill for them would be getting through pre-qualifying. Not just a win, but a 'tournament' win, probably playing teams of a similar standard rather than getting battered every game.
    It wasn't that long ago that qualifying for a tournament was a major achievement for us.
     
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