Group B: Wales vs Slovakia - KO 5pm, BBC1/HD

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Jason C

11-06-2016

That wasn't far away from Mak.

Ledley on for Wales, and Robson-Kanu too as soon as the fourth official puts up the right number.

Jonny Williams off after having a splendid game in midfield.

batdude_uk1

11-06-2016

Originally Posted by TheMunch:
“I never said he's an angel, in fact if you read my posts I have said he can be a bit dirty. Read Sloth's post. He puts it better than I can.

What I object to is what you said, the way you said it.

That isn't his defending style, it can be a part of his game, if he feels he can get an advantage from it if he has to. But there's more to him than that. He's a physical defender who puts everything he can into defending. He puts his body on the line, and will just do whatever he needs to do to keep his opponent from scoring.

He knows how to defend because he's been doing it for years, even if he's had a poor season and isn't as good as he once was. He can be prone to errors or fouls because of his tackling, but that's it. The way you describe him is just wrong. I've asked you a few times now what you've based your opinion on, how much you've actually seen him. If you watch him as much as a Liverpool fan would you'd see there's a lot more to him than pulling shirts.

The point is, he's not a thug, and he DOES know how to defend.”

Okay, let's put this to one side and just enjoy the rest of this match, rather than debating the merits of Skrtel as a defender, as it taking up a fair bit of space in the thread.

Chief_Wiggum

11-06-2016

Originally Posted by Lisa.B:
“Super sub Duda to Slovakia's rescue.”

Fantastic goal, well created and then a skilled, composed finish.

Originally Posted by SegaGamer:
“Wales have lost control, hard work alone isn't enough.”

Wales looking a bit overrated at the moment.

Sattrega

11-06-2016

Well done, Jonnny, excellent game.

Ledley on after breaking his leg just 5 weeks a go. Amazing.

batdude_uk1

11-06-2016

This game is very finely balanced, and could go either way.

FrostyJim

11-06-2016

Sitter

Sattrega

11-06-2016

Oh Ramsey! Got his timing wrong with the jump.

Tourista

11-06-2016

Muffed it ...

TheSloth

11-06-2016

Originally Posted by batdude_uk1:
“How on earth can you accuse me of bias over calling out a player elbowing someone in the throat region??

There is no bias there in saying that was a foul, and should have been a penalty, and a red card, as no matter who the player is, that is what should have happened.

Only those that are defending him and his actions are showing bias.”

Let's have a reminder of what you posted...

Quote:
“Skrtel defending as he usually does, with no actual idea of how to defend, and just being a thug.”

Totally OTT, attacking the player rather than just commenting on the incident. You've contradicted yourself. Yet again.

Not many are defending the player over the incidents in question - they're just rightly objecting to the portrayal of Skrtel generally as "a thug".

The fact he's constantly bullied by physical strikers in the PL is further proof that he's simply a rash, average defender.

FrostyJim

11-06-2016

Joe Allen is playing well

Eurostar

11-06-2016

Originally Posted by batdude_uk1:
“This game is very finely balanced, and could go either way.”

Yes, both teams are trying to win it......Wales seem to have settled a little

Mandark

11-06-2016

Originally Posted by batdude_uk1:
“This game is very finely balanced, and could go either way.”

It's going to be a tight group as England and Russia will expect to beat these two but may not as they're both battling sides and they're always tricky.

NiteOwl12

11-06-2016

Ramsey and Bale have done very little in open play as far as I can see. Both have been disappointing and Wales urgently need at least one of them to tun it on.

codeblue

11-06-2016

Skirtel's is a thug, he has proved this time and time again.

A deliberate assault today, uefa should ban him

Mandark

11-06-2016

Originally Posted by Eurostar:
“Yes, both teams are trying to win it......Wales seem to have settled a little”

Both sides know that they may not get any points from England and Russia.

codeblue

11-06-2016

Great singing from Wales!

batdude_uk1

11-06-2016

Originally Posted by TheSloth:
“Let's have a reminder of what you posted...

Totally OTT, attacking the player rather than just commenting on the incident. You've contradicted yourself. Yet again.

Not many are defending the player over the incidents in question - they're just rightly objecting to the portrayal of Skrtel generally as "a thug".

The fact he's constantly bullied by physical strikers in the PL is further proof that he's simply a rash, average defender.”

Okay fine, I take back or retract the thug comment, but his defending does leave a lot to be desired at the best of times, is that a more fitting way to describe him?

Eurostar

11-06-2016

Originally Posted by Mandark:
“It's going to be a tight group as England and Russia will expect to beat these two but may not as they're both battling sides and they're always tricky.”

A draw wouldn't be that bad a result for either today, keeps them both in the tournament

Mandark

11-06-2016

Originally Posted by NiteOwl12:
“Ramsey and Bale have done very little in open play as far as I can see. Both have been disappointing and Wales urgently need at least one of them to tun it on.”

Hamsik and Duda look more dangerous to be honest.

batdude_uk1

11-06-2016

Originally Posted by codeblue:
“Great singing from Wales!”

Yes, unlike our fans theirs are a credit to their nation.

We have the England band to look forward to at our matches (oh joy).

sodavlac

11-06-2016

Was expecting to see Bale run with the ball often in this one. He's been very quiet in that regard.

FrostyJim

11-06-2016

Originally Posted by batdude_uk1:
“Yes, unlike our fans theirs are a credit to their nation.

We have the England band to look forward to at our matches (oh joy).”

The Albania fans were even louder! Great support earlier.

NiteOwl12

11-06-2016

Originally Posted by Mandark:
“Both sides know that they may not get any points from England and Russia.”

I thought Russia had been devastated by recent injuries to numerous key players.

TheSloth

11-06-2016

Originally Posted by batdude_uk1:
“Okay fine, I take back or retract the thug comment, but his defending does leave a lot to be desired at the best of times, is that a more fitting way to describe him?”

Yep, that's a fair assessment.

Jason C

11-06-2016

Robson-Kanu puts Wales back in front!

Total daisy cutter but it just rolled in!

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