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Are we going to see a second homecoming?

Discussion in 'General Football' started by Onside, Jul 13, 2024.

  1. Onside

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    I was just wondering how many of us were around and witnessed the 1966 World Cup Final?

    Here hoping we are going to see another tomorrow night! This post is from the heart not strategy or skill level.
     
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    I was 15, watched it at home with mum and grandparents.
    Channel 4 are showing a re-coloured version at 4:30 this afternoon
     
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  3. Offcomedun

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    I was ten. I was away at a cub and scout camp in Rotterdam, so listened to it on the radio.
     
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  4. Faithful Bantam

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    I'd be amazed if we win tomorrow. Not that I doubt the squad; ours is every bit as good as theirs, but Southgate doesn't know how to win. It'll be the ae forward line and chronic lack of pace in behind, in a game where its perfect for that sort of threat to be deployed.

    Would love to be wrong on this, but Southgate is the biggest issue in our way.
     
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  5. Onside

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    I was with my parents and sisters on our way to Wales for the annual holiday. All packed into a yellow ford zepher. Radio on the football. It was such a wonderful time.

    @Faithful Bantam@Faithful Bantam we all are just hoping for a healthy dose of luck, to go with our very talented football team.
     
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  6. Chippy

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    I would give my right kna%@er to be able to sit with my dad and grandad and watch the game tonight. Was too young in 66
     
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  7. Faithful Bantam

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    Oh I'll be hoping. And part of me thinks, 'it must be out turn at some point'. I just don't see it. He hasn't once won a major game as an underdog, not done anything notable tactically to win such a game. Let's hope for it though. Come on England!
     
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    Brother was 12 and at Scout camp in Wales
     
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  9. SelbyFan

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    I was 13 years old.

    Listened to the final on the beach near Padstow.

    There were some Germans on the beach as well.

    A good day was had by all.

    (not the Germans obvs)
     
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  10. Jayteebee

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    I was 11 and still remember the crushing feeling when Germany equalised.
    All turned out well though.
    56 years later and not another win and people wonder why I can't get too excited nowadays.
    Always hope for the best but don't be too crushed when it doesn't happen for you.
     
  11. ahar964

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    Watch out for the scottish patatas bravas - creased me up :joy:

     
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  12. Faithful Bantam

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    I think England are doomed already based on that lineup. You don't play a back 3 against Spain, and no out ball in behind will see Spain completely dictate the game and England unable to get out.
     
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  13. Faithful Bantam

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    Its clear that Kane needs to be off for Watkins, bit Southgate doesn't have the balls to do it until we go behind, at which point Spain will sit deeper.

    Pickford hasn't had a huge amount to do, but Spain are in control, and everything about that half shows Southgate up for the limited manager he is
     
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  14. SelbyFan

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    Get Bellingham off, he offers nothing, he doesn't play for the team and drifts around the attack line just getting in the way.
     
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  15. Faithful Bantam

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    Are you kidding?
     
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  16. SelbyFan

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    No I'm bored with himm.

    Doesn't matter he loves himself.
     
  17. Chris Redfield

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    Congrats, Spain.
     
  18. Chris Redfield

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    Hopefully that's the end of Southgate. Had his chance.
     
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  19. Faithful Bantam

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    Yep. Fraud, and a coward.
     
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  20. Chris Redfield

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    Fraud, Coward and ex-Middlesbrough....he'll be here next season.
     

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