U21 EUROS

[bobby brows]

Couldn't watch the whole game it was dire stuff. Watched Michael Ballack and Friends (which didn't have Ballack in it 2nd half) versus the World, cracking game. end to end. finished 4-3 when the ref blew the game with 8 minutes to go.

[Cocacolajojo1]

No we don't. Thanks.

You actually do.

I do? Really?

I really don't like the language used about football, which is very dramatic and either crap crap crap or magnificent. I wasn't aware that I lacked nuances myself.

[Alioune DVToure]

I do? Really?

I really don't like the language used about football, which is very dramatic and either crap crap crap or magnificent. I wasn't aware that I lacked nuances myself.

Actually, no. You don't.

[Cocacolajojo1]

I do? Really?

I really don't like the language used about football, which is very dramatic and either crap crap crap or magnificent. I wasn't aware that I lacked nuances myself.

Actually, no. You don't.

I'm confused. It is what it is I guess.

[getdressedmctavish]

Agree about overstatement. But we are light years behind Italy in basic technique and as ever with Pearce the team play is from the 1974 Big book of Football Champions. And Butland was astonishingly poor for a lad the big teams apparently fancied. Jonjo must be at least 48years old.Difficult to see any potential world class players in this lot, but then I said that about Jones and Smalling!!!

[Ted Hughes]

Agree about overstatement. But we are light years behind Italy in basic technique and as ever with Pearce the team play is from the 1974 Big book of Football Champions. And Butland was astonishingly poor for a lad the big teams apparently fancied. Jonjo must be at least 48years old.Difficult to see any potential world class players in this lot, but then I said that about Jones and Smalling!!!

At least we are starting to see a similarity between the way the U21's & the full team play.

[Nigels Tackle]

will probably get shot for this but i'd give the u21s gig to the neville brothers....

i think they'd do a cracking job

(tin hat on)

[Bianchi on Ice]

Spain and Germany are going to rule senior tournaments for at least next decade. There are some proper impressive guys in both teams.

Who in the German squad? I don't really know their players.

I like Jantschke. That Kolasinac guy is supposed to be real one for the future. Ditto Can but that's only going according to some reports. Patrick Herrman seems impressive as well. And Bernd Leno would probably be close to most senior teams in Europe but you know how it is with goalkeepers in current Germany senior team.

Don't forget Rode (possibly going to Bayern in the future), Holtby, Volland & a couple others.
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On top of that Germany are missing Trapp - arguably the best keeper in the Bundesliga last season until his major injury. Though Baumann & Leno are both very good as well.
Also injured are Kirchhoff (signed by Bayern), Jung (usually first choice RB in the U21 squad) & Arslan (first team midfielder for Hamburg).

That said, Italy have some serious talent upfront. Insigne, [highlight]Immobile[/highlight], Destro, Paloschi, Borini, Florenzi + Verratti in midfield.

sort of player we used to sign

[Mike J]

The lad for Italy, Verratti looks immense!

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

will probably get shot for this but i'd give the u21s gig to the neville brothers....

i think they'd do a cracking job

(tin hat on)

Fact that this went completely ignored means that majority of people have you on ignore.

[Nickyboy]

Not seen much of Isco in this game so far

[mr_nool]

Wijnaldum is proving to be a handful fir the German defense. That was a great goal. 2-0 for the Dutch. Hup hup hup!

[Cocacolajojo1]

Wijnaldum is proving to be a handful fir the German defense. That was a great goal. 2-0 for the Dutch. Hup hup hup!

Wijnaldum was the one of the youngsters that had been given great rating for development on Football Manager, like 2007 and 2008. So he's still around then I take it? How's he doing? (I'm tired and can't be bothered watching tonight)

[Bianchi on Ice]

I dont know whether to pity or admire anyone who can sit through 90 minutes watching Pearces teams. Ive watched them enough, love the bloke for his sleeves rolled up make the absolute best of his ability persona as a player but as a coach and manager?. no.

[mr_nool]

Wijnaldum is proving to be a handful fir the German defense. That was a great goal. 2-0 for the Dutch. Hup hup hup!

Wijnaldum was the one of the youngsters that had been given great rating for development on Football Manager, like 2007 and 2008. So he's still around then I take it? How's he doing? (I'm tired and can't be bothered watching tonight)

I thought he really stood out in a very average and young Feyenoord team a few season back.
He's been good at PSV too, but not good enough to make it at the very top in my opinion. A bit hit and miss, but I do think he will feature quite often for the Dutch team quite regularly in the years to come.
Watching him at the U21 Euros, you have to remember that he's one of the older players there. He's turning 23 this autumn.

[dick dastardley]

looks like england will be having a quick exit 2 down against norway. defence is fucking crap and the keeper shaky as hell, dunno why prem clubs are lookin at him??

[Ted Hughes]

looks like england will be having a quick exit 2 down against norway. defence is fucking crap and the keeper shaky as hell, dunno why prem clubs are lookin at him??

It's been a while since we were worse than Norway. Looks like we have that to look forward to in a few years, if this lot plus Cleverly, Jones, Wilshire & Wellbeck are the future.

[dick dastardley]

now 3 up its like watching footiefrom the 80's with england piss poor passing , control and movement i would love to blame pearce but this lot are shite.

[Cocacolajojo1]

Wijnaldum is proving to be a handful fir the German defense. That was a great goal. 2-0 for the Dutch. Hup hup hup!

Wijnaldum was the one of the youngsters that had been given great rating for development on Football Manager, like 2007 and 2008. So he's still around then I take it? How's he doing? (I'm tired and can't be bothered watching tonight)

I thought he really stood out in a very average and young Feyenoord team a few season back.
He's been good at PSV too, but not good enough to make it at the very top in my opinion. A bit hit and miss, but I do think he will feature quite often for the Dutch team quite regularly in the years to come.
Watching him at the U21 Euros, you have to remember that he's one of the older players there. He's turning 23 this autumn.

Cheers.

[Bianchi on Ice]

serious question...if you were to substitute the full england side for pearces squad would they look any better?...any more accomplished in the basics of the game that should be coached from 5 years old and onwards?..I for one dont think they would and i dont think theyd win it either...i think a lot of the england team have no bottle...add that to technical deficiencies which are becoming painful to watch i think 7/1 on england not getting to brazil is a good bet.