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Old 18-06-2016, 15:20
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Ireland are really, really bad.

They're like a poor man's England. They have the same dull uninspired tactics that England have but without the individually talented players that England can call on.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:20
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Witsel for Stoke why on earth would he join them
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:21
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Ireland are really, really bad.

They're like a poor man's England. They have the same dull uninspired tactics that England have but without the individually talented players that England can call on.
Think they will be the only uk isles team out in the group stages
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:21
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This is better from Ireland
Not really, how much pressure on Courtois did they put him under??
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:22
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Not really, how much pressure on Courtois did they put him under??
That seems a lifetime ago now

Can see Belgium scoring more
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:22
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Why not bring on Robbie Keane, he is their best striker still.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:23
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Think they will be the only uk isles team out in the group stages
So you think the Welsh dragon will see off the Russian bear ... so do I
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:23
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That seems a lifetime ago now

Can see Belgium scoring more
Yeah it is just entirely up to them now if they want to score any more goals.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:24
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So you think the Welsh dragon will see off the Russian bear ... so do I
Yeah the Russians are terrible, they will get beat by Wales I think as well, it would be a big shock if that were to not be the case.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:25
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Ireland are really, really bad.

They're like a poor man's England. They have the same dull uninspired tactics that England have but without the individually talented players that England can call on.
I hate to say it, but this is spot on. Unfortunately, we got a really tough group and it now looks as if our point against Sweden will be our only one.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:25
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The dream is over for Jack Charlton's Ireland.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:26
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Ireland are really, really bad.

They're like a poor man's England. They have the same dull uninspired tactics that England have but without the individually talented players that England can call on.
More like the England squad of 10+ years ago- long balls and set pieces being their main way of scoring.

I think this current England squad is much better at developing the ball and creating chances, ,they look much better going forward than they have in ages.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:27
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Belgium coming second in the group could give them a pretty nice path in the knockout stages. A tough but winnable game in the second round against the winner of Group F (presumably Portugal) then likely the winner of England's group in the Quarter FInals. Suddenly everything is looking a lot brighter for the Belgians.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:27
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Another brilliant counter-attack.

Game over.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:27
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Terrible, terrible, awful defending.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:27
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Oh well, I prefer Belgian beer to Guinness anyway.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:27
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LOL! This is really quite amusing!!
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:27
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So you think the Welsh dragon will see off the Russian bear ... so do I
Yes I do and Northern Ireland will get through in 3rd
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:27
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Oh dear, this is a rout.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:27
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More like the England squad of 10+ years ago- long balls and set pieces being their main way of scoring.

I think this current England squad is much better at developing the ball and creating chances, ,they look much better going forward than they have in ages.
Fair point.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:27
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Rash from Ciaran Clark, once he missed the challenge it was 3 against 1 in Belgium's favour.

Ireland just have to sit in now and prevent a real thrashing.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:28
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Ireland are out.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:28
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Oh well, I prefer Belgian beer to Guinness anyway.
Yeah, Belgian beer is the best. Love Duvel. Shame it's so pricy.
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:28
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Damage limitation time now the game is gone, could get taken to the cleaners if they are not careful
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Old 18-06-2016, 15:28
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Another brilliant counter-attack.

Game over.
It was already game over before that goal.

That goal had far more to do with the terrible defending rather than good attacking.
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