MAC33 Â Â 10 #373 Posted July 10, 2018 France edged it no doubt but Olivier Giroud..... Â His first touch was so,so poor throughout. Â His final shot on goal too was dreadful. Â I can't recall ever a professional player having so much trouble controlling a ball. Â He looked for me completely out of his depth - then he'll probably score a brace in the final. Â The guy wouldnt get near the England squad were he English. Â I'm tipping a France v Croatia final with France edging it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ontarian1981   10 #374 Posted July 10, 2018 France edged it no doubt but Olivier Giroud..... His first touch was so,so poor throughout.  His final shot on goal too was dreadful.  I can't recall ever a professional player having so much trouble controlling a ball.  He looked for me completely out of his depth - then he'll probably score a brace in the final.  The guy wouldnt get near the England squad were he English.  I'm tipping a France v Croatia final with France edging it.  You said a few sensible things there and then came your last line:loopy: ha ha ha ha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pintor   32 #375 Posted July 11, 2018 France edged it no doubt but Olivier Giroud..... His first touch was so,so poor throughout.  His final shot on goal too was dreadful.  I can't recall ever a professional player having so much trouble controlling a ball.  He looked for me completely out of his depth - then he'll probably score a brace in the final.  The guy wouldnt get near the England squad were he English.  I'm tipping a France v Croatia final with France edging it. Well said, Giroud is just a big sissy in football terms, a man that size frightened of getting stuck in, more concerned about spoiling his hairdo than heading the ball, seems to be either a yard behind or in front of the ball all the time, uncanny!, and playing (potentially) in a world cup final! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest   #376 Posted July 11, 2018 I hope that Modric will rest tomorrow, he must be fresh for Sunday.  No he must play- my top man and crucial to Croatia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ontarian1981 Â Â 10 #377 Posted July 11, 2018 I hope that Modric will rest tomorrow, he must be fresh for Sunday. Â No need to be fresh for an early morning flight home, he can fall sleep on the plane, as he stares at his 3rd place medal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bob Arctor   11 #378 Posted July 11, 2018 Alli looks well up for this. It could be the game of his life.  ---------- Post added 11-07-2018 at 19:31 ----------  Or maybe not! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
taxman   12 #379 Posted July 11, 2018 Thoughts on the first half....England look like they can score from every corner....Croatia will get better in the second half.....Kane may regret not making it 2-0.  By far the better team...but so were Belgium last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Waldo   96 #380 Posted July 11, 2018 I'm thinking Croatia look dangerous. To my, admittedly novice eyes, Croatia seem to have quite a physical (throwing their weight around, aggressive etc) play style, while England seem to have more skill. Fingers crossed here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest   #381 Posted July 11, 2018 This doesn't look good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bob Arctor   11 #382 Posted July 11, 2018 Not sure about this long ball game from England Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest   #383 Posted July 11, 2018 Back in the game 1:1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bob Arctor   11 #384 Posted July 11, 2018 Back in the game 1:1  England are passing back to Pickford too much, punting the ball upfield and losing possession Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...