Quarterfinals: Russia vs Croatia

[davek]

Hmmm, I think Didier has the edge with his multiple trophies compared to Bobbys 1 FA Cup.

We all know where the Lukaku on the wing came from, his greatest day as Everton manager, he didnt try something new the other night.............................

Hmmm I dunno, the French arent amazing at the back, the boy Toby is no crapper either.

Lets see :

1Lloris
2Pavard
4Varane
5Umtiti
21Hernández
6Pogba
13Kanté
10Mbappé
7Griezmann
12Tolisso
9Giroud

1Courtois
15Meunier
2Alderweireld
4Kompany
5Vertonghen
8Fellaini
6Witsel
22Chadli
9Lukaku
7De Bruyne
10E Hazard

GK Draw
RB Belg
LB Belg
CBs Belg
CMs Draw
ACMs Belg
ST Belg

Yep, if Belgium dont manage to win, well I dunno what to say.

Pavard has been THE find of the tournament. Varane is utterly imperious at the back. Lloris is not the best but can be very good on his day. It's the battlers further ahead of the back four who make this team though.

They are much better balanced than Belgium. We'll see, but I think France win that by the odd goal in normal time.

 

[Eggs]

Tough game atmosphere-wise. Man for man it's a mismatch though.

..that’s why knock out football at this level is a true test of character as well as ability. England coming through that hostile environment against Columbia, Belgium getting that game over the line last night. It doesn’t get any better seeing individuals tested at this level, you find out so much about them.

 

[davek]

I would laugh my backside off if Klopp gets sacked and he ends up there.

He wont work with a committee. The man has more dignity than to hand over power to bureaucrats.....

 

[davek]

..that’s why knock out football at this level is a true test of character as well as ability. England coming through that hostile environment against Columbia, Belgium getting that game over the line last night. It doesn’t get any better seeing individuals tested at this level, you find out so much about them.

They'll really have to be the 12th and 13th man tonight. They are so outclassed it's daft.

 

[roydo]

He wont work with a committee. The man has more dignity than to hand over power to bureaucrats.....

Whatever, it would still be funny seeing what stance you would take.

 

[davek]

Whatever, it would still be funny seeing what stance you would take.

I'd put him in the bin. There'd be no tortuous decision over that.

Never happening though. RM will end up with Napoli or one of the Milan clubs.

 

[ilikecheese]

I'd put him in the bin. There'd be no tortuous decision over that.

Never happening though. RM will end up with Napoli or one of the Milan clubs.

Why wouldn't he stay right where he is for a while?

 

[roydo]

Why wouldn't he stay right where he is for a while?

Cos he is on football managers version of the minimum wage.

 

[davek]

Why wouldn't he stay right where he is for a while?

Because those players are peaking right now and the Euros are two years away.
Belgian FA habded him a two year extension so I suppose they were expecting a bid if they did well.

 

[Goat]

Why wouldn't he stay right where he is for a while?

Cos hes getting paid 750k a year.

Or he was before his new contract.

 

[tommytowne]

I would, the Croatian president.

 

[Osamabindiesel]

Playing the long game here. Not sure what the script would have looked like had Brazil won, but now it is definitely being set up for either an expected loss or a miracle win. I like Dave TV. It's good viewing.

He’s tempering expectations. Very cunning indeed... from the master himself

 

[daza_1973]

Leicester juice pumping through the viens of Putin's boys me thinks....

 

[ilikecheese]

Cos he is on football managers version of the minimum wage.

Cos hes getting paid 750k a year.

Or he was before his new contract.

I suppose that makes sense. Everton did make him rather wealthy though.

 

[Big Fat Sam]

Croatia's far superior quality will tell. Will end 2:0 this.