Today’s Football 2022/23 Season

[TheBigIguana]

International football has fallen off a cliff. Not even worth watching these days.

There are actually a lot of decent matches but not if you only watch British teams

 

[Martin Alvito]

There are actually a lot of decent matches but not if you only watch British teams

That Spain team plays some evil footy on its day.

 

[Drico]

That Spain team plays some evil footy on its day.

They need 12 chances to score, though.

If Spain had a striker worthy of the name, they'd be odds-on. The Germans are similar. No killer instinct - which sort of negates the entire point of Die Nationalmannschaft. Their problem is they have no defender worthy of the name, either. They'll do well to get past the Japanese in the group.

I think a really ordinary Brazil might win this by default. They are sort of solid all over the pitch - but that makes them vulnerable to a Holland or Portugal having a good day. If the French can find a way not to self-immolate, they'll win it again.

 

[carolinablue232]

Portugals kit is quite nice. Nike apparently doesn’t always suck at design.

 

[Martin Alvito]

They need 12 chances to score, though.

If Spain had a striker worthy of the name, they'd be odds-on. The Germans are similar. No killer instinct - which sort of negates the entire point of Die Nationalmannschaft. Their problem is they have no defender worthy of the name, either. They'll do well to get past the Japanese in the group.

I think a really ordinary Brazil might win this by default. They are sort of solid all over the pitch - but that makes them vulnerable to a Holland or Portugal having a good day. If the French can find a way not to self-immolate, they'll win it again.

It does rather feel like a "no good teams" year.

That opens the door to a shocker, though there don't seem to be any particularly notable candidates. Somebody is likely to catch fire for the critical knockout games, but it's hard to say who.

 

[TheBigIguana]

They need 12 chances to score, though.

If Spain had a striker worthy of the name, they'd be odds-on. The Germans are similar. No killer instinct - which sort of negates the entire point of Die Nationalmannschaft. Their problem is they have no defender worthy of the name, either. They'll do well to get past the Japanese in the group.

I think a really ordinary Brazil might win this by default. They are sort of solid all over the pitch - but that makes them vulnerable to a Holland or Portugal having a good day. If the French can find a way not to self-immolate, they'll win it again.

Eh it's a one game knockout and it could be 8 or 9 teams day when it matters

 

[carolinablue232]

It does rather feel like a "no good teams" year.

That opens the door to a shocker, though there don't seem to be any particularly notable candidates. Somebody is likely to catch fire for the critical knockout games, but it's hard to say who.

Senegal are my Cinderella team this year. Manageable group and enough talent to beat anyone on their day. Also assuming they advance they get a bearable team in the round of 16 no matter what. Be fun to see an African side go far.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Can’t believe Jason Knight and John Egan aren’t plying their trade in the Premier League.

 

[dublinbluenose]

Very good first half from Ireland, havent given Scotland a sniff so far. Very tight game but Ireland have found it easy enougb to get in behind Scotland and look dangerous on the break. Scotland look a bit leggy.

 

[dublinbluenose]

Poor from Doherty there

 

[BainesontoastNEW]

Poor from Doherty there

Not played yet this season, has he? It showed there.

 

[maccavennie]

That effort was absolutely abysmal

 

[dublinbluenose]

Joke of a decision

 

[TheBigIguana]

Has it dawned on the English yet that Scotland are in touching distance of being at a better level?

 

[dublinbluenose]

Has it dawned on the English yet that Scotland are in touching distance of being at a better level?

Cigarette paper between Scotland and Ireland over the course of 2 games