England v Ecuador

horsa · 06-25-06, 06:34 AM

I've a feeling this may turn out to be a miserable thread for England supporters.

Ecuador are not the rabbits that we've been brainwashed to believe. They're playing well ( discount the Germany result where they rested five players), they're not under pressure and recent results include victories over Brazil and Argentina.

England on the other hand have been playing dysfunctionally, are under the incredible pressure of expectation, have a manager on death row who is now the laughing stock of the English press ( and not just the tabloids), have lost their most consistent goal scorer to injury, and are relying on their star player to do the work of two men despite the fact that he has recently returned from a serious injury ........ it's also going to be very hot

....... on the other hand the reshaped England formation may unexpectedly come good, be spurred on by four thrilling goals from their talented attacking midfielders and go on to be the darlings of the competition, dazzling everybody with the talents that we are constantly told they have in abundance.

My tactical tip of the day to Ecuador : don't score an early goal. This is just the scenario that might upset England's current comatose state and give them time to do something about it. Either let England score first and watch their natural stupor take over, or score late in the game when England are totally frustrated and unable to get over the shock that they are going to lose.

Skybird · 06-25-06, 08:03 AM

Is England the "Geh-heim-Favorit" then? :rotfl:

goldorak · 06-25-06, 08:06 AM

I'm not so sure England will win against Ecuador.
60% win for England, 40% for Ecuador.

Oberon · 06-25-06, 10:42 AM

By the gods...this is painful stuff to watch...

Sulikate · 06-25-06, 10:46 AM

The second half is about to begin

Egan · 06-25-06, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

By the gods...this is painful stuff to watch...

No. nothing you would really call 'Silky skills' on show so far....Stick Walcott on - nothing to lose now.

I wish they would let Alan Partidge do the commentary. At least it would be funny.

Dodgy pen or disputed Beckham free kick in the second half to seal progression to the Quarters.

Oberon · 06-25-06, 11:00 AM

Yeah, chances are it's gonna be a last minute thing when suddenly England wake up and realise that they've got to score something.

We can do this, we've got good skills, we're just not using them properly.

STEED · 06-25-06, 11:02 AM

WAKE UP ENGLAND YOU LAZY DOGS.

Oberon · 06-25-06, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

WAKE UP ENGLAND YOU LAZY DOGS.

You know what STEED...they may have just heard you...

Though I think they should try and keep Rooney on a tighter leesh, mouthing off at the ref isn't the wisest of moves...then again, our Wayne never has been the shiniest coin in the wallet has he?

catar M · 06-25-06, 11:13 AM

second half and still 0:0

STEED · 06-25-06, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Though I think they should try and keep Rooney on a tighter leesh, mouthing off at the ref isn't the wisest of moves...then again, our Wayne never has been the shiniest coin in the wallet has he?

Rooney should grow up.

STEED · 06-25-06, 11:16 AM

ABOUT BLOODY TIME.

1-0

Egan · 06-25-06, 11:17 AM

Beckham scores. A knighthood to follow....

Oberon · 06-25-06, 11:17 AM

Oh, a free-kick goal...there's a shocker

And it's a Beckham goal, the media's not gonna shut up about that

Egan · 06-25-06, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Oh, a free-kick goal...there's a shocker

And it's a Beckham goal, the media's not gonna shut up about that

They will when Rooney gets sent off.

06-25-06, 06:34 AM	#1
horsa Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Halifax, England Posts: 502 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 3	England v Ecuador I've a feeling this may turn out to be a miserable thread for England supporters. Ecuador are not the rabbits that we've been brainwashed to believe. They're playing well ( discount the Germany result where they rested five players), they're not under pressure and recent results include victories over Brazil and Argentina. England on the other hand have been playing dysfunctionally, are under the incredible pressure of expectation, have a manager on death row who is now the laughing stock of the English press ( and not just the tabloids), have lost their most consistent goal scorer to injury, and are relying on their star player to do the work of two men despite the fact that he has recently returned from a serious injury ........ it's also going to be very hot ....... on the other hand the reshaped England formation may unexpectedly come good, be spurred on by four thrilling goals from their talented attacking midfielders and go on to be the darlings of the competition, dazzling everybody with the talents that we are constantly told they have in abundance. My tactical tip of the day to Ecuador : don't score an early goal. This is just the scenario that might upset England's current comatose state and give them time to do something about it. Either let England score first and watch their natural stupor take over, or score late in the game when England are totally frustrated and unable to get over the shock that they are going to lose.

06-25-06, 08:03 AM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,626 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Is England the "Geh-heim-Favorit" then? :rotfl: __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

06-25-06, 10:46 AM	#5
Sulikate Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Korea Posts: 834 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	The second half is about to begin __________________ Se flutua e não fala quack, afunde-o! Last edited by Sulikate; 06-25-06 at 11:11 AM.

06-25-06, 11:02 AM	#8
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	WAKE UP ENGLAND YOU LAZY DOGS. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

06-25-06, 11:16 AM	#12
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	ABOUT BLOODY TIME. 1-0 __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT! Last edited by STEED; 06-25-06 at 11:18 AM.

06-25-06, 08:06 AM	#3
goldorak Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,320 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm not so sure England will win against Ecuador. 60% win for England, 40% for Ecuador.

06-25-06, 10:42 AM	#4
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	By the gods...this is painful stuff to watch...

06-25-06, 11:00 AM	#7
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Yeah, chances are it's gonna be a last minute thing when suddenly England wake up and realise that they've got to score something. We can do this, we've got good skills, we're just not using them properly.

06-25-06, 11:13 AM	#10
catar M Torpedoman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth W.A Posts: 118 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	second half and still 0:0

06-25-06, 11:17 AM	#13
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Beckham scores. A knighthood to follow....