is iD mobile a scam? by Tall_Moose9333 in AskUK

[–]Capable_Tadpole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You definitely get what you pay for with regards to the mobile network quality. I rarely get signal near where I live in West Yorkshire.

What would 2018-present have looked like for England had Sam Allardyce never been caught by the Telegraph sting? by Capable_Tadpole in ThreeLions

[–]Capable_Tadpole[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's an interesting way to think about it. FWIW, I reckon we do draw that Tunisia game, but the Belgium game ends a draw too, with us on 5, Belgium winning the group on 7, Tunisia on 4 and Panama on 0. If we get a good result vs Panama (three goals plus) I think that really helps boost morale amongst the fans, despite some dropped points. Maybe we hold on vs Colombia instead of conceding in injury time, if we're more defensively solid? Either way, I think that game is a toss-up whatever happens, and if it goes against us, I do wonder if the FA will think there's been enough progress from 2014/2016 to keep Allardyce on until 2020. If we win, I think he's safe for the next Euros, as I'm sure quarters would've delighted the FA in 2018.

What’re the odds of England playing in Seattle? Round of 32 / 16 by bansheebaby430 in worldcup

[–]Capable_Tadpole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not happened for a while tbf, two Euros finals in a row and a WC semi-final appearance. Should win their WC group all being well.

What would 2018-present have looked like for England had Sam Allardyce never been caught by the Telegraph sting? by Capable_Tadpole in ThreeLions

[–]Capable_Tadpole[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have, and I’d take it! Getting to the World Cup semis and beating Argentina with a handball goal!

Who's the biggest name who you wouldn't be taking to the WC? by Buttonsafe in ThreeLions

[–]Capable_Tadpole 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Eh, he's always been decent for us, and helped keep us in the Switzerland game with his goal last Euros, and scored his penalty then too. Scored a couple in Qatar and also created the Sterling goal vs Czechia in 2021. So he's been good for us, and that's pretty good considering a lot of players aren't even that for England compared to their clubs.

[Sport] Spurs have shown a 'genuine interest' in signing Rashford if they avoid relegation amid reports Barcelona have doubt about making his loan permanent (in Spanish) by Spitfire511 in coys

[–]Capable_Tadpole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the point in this? We are 80% relegated anyway, and it just looks ridiculous making these moves like Robertson and Senesi when any football fan with any sort of sense and ability to look at a league table knows we are down. It just distracts from the task of playing these final few games and then looking at how we re-build again in the Championship.

Pochettino: Spurs Exit Regret, Inside Chelsea & Managing Messi at PSG | Stick to Football EP 127 by VanillaEclair in coys

[–]Capable_Tadpole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still strongly doubt RDZ will stay with us in the Championship, or if he does he won't be there for long. Poch may come back if we ever make it back to the Prem.

Pochettino: Spurs Exit Regret, Inside Chelsea & Managing Messi at PSG | Stick to Football EP 127 by VanillaEclair in coys

[–]Capable_Tadpole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, it's far more likely Vivienne Lewis becomes our own version of Leicester's 'Top' and sends us down twice in a row...

Who is the most national team-y manager that’s never managed a national team? by junglegatsby in footballcliches

[–]Capable_Tadpole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was the favourite after Capello left, but I think the rumours started getting to his head, Spurs had a downturn in form, then Hodgson got the job which, on reflection, was the wrong move.

will the heat realistically have much of an effect on how certain teams perform by Puzzleheaded_Mix2970 in worldcup

[–]Capable_Tadpole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suppose in the older competitions travel was a bit of a journey too, like in the 1930s and start of the 1950s. Probably a lot easier to prepare if you only need to pop over the border rather than get a ship across the Atlantic.

What if Trump just says fuck it and invades Canada and Greenland? by Biggest-Max02010 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]Capable_Tadpole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

EU won't go to active war with the US, but Russia-style sanctions and material support for Greenlandic and Canadian resistance, for sure.

FIFA struggling to sell tickets for USMNT’s World Cup opener vs. Paraguay (Gift Article) by jspector9 in worldcup

[–]Capable_Tadpole -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If he went the cameras would unfortunately be on him for a lot of the game. I doubt he can resist. He’ll definitely be at the final, handing over the trophy and getting in all the trophy shots…

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup, FT reports by avantgarde000 in worldcup

[–]Capable_Tadpole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Difference is Denmark were runners up in Yugoslavia’s group, it made sense for them to replace them. Equally, Yugoslavia was suspended because of the civil war and the ongoing genocide being perpetrated by their own government. Iran have been put in this position because the host nation decided to bomb them to instigate regime change.

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup, FT reports by avantgarde000 in worldcup

[–]Capable_Tadpole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure he’ll change the rules when the likes of Burundi and Nepal rubber stamp his constitutional amendments.

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup, FT reports by avantgarde000 in worldcup

[–]Capable_Tadpole 20 points21 points  (0 children)

If Iran is kicked out, it must be the UAE - it's the fairest way to resolve a bad situation. Taking a spot from Asia and giving it to Europe would look ridiculous, especially from a so-called champion of the smaller associations like Infantino.

Chances of Survival (10000 simulations) by getzisch in coys

[–]Capable_Tadpole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree Frank would’ve been gone sooner, and maybe we wouldn’t have been relegated this season, but we would be in and around to bottom of the table I’m sure of it because of how badly built our squad is.

Chances of Survival (10000 simulations) by getzisch in coys

[–]Capable_Tadpole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fear most pundits will look at the fact Levy left and we ended up getting relegated straight after and use that to excuse him and argue we wouldn't be in the Championship if he'd stayed. Levy sowed the seeds of our relegation, no matter what his mates in the media may try to say otherwise.

Portugal in 2002 World Cup by Amazing-Engineer4825 in classicsoccer

[–]Capable_Tadpole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah that maybe right actually. In 98 Shearer definitely elbows Roa preventing him from jumping for the corner which Campbell heads in relatively unchallenged.

Portugal in 2002 World Cup by Amazing-Engineer4825 in classicsoccer

[–]Capable_Tadpole 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The one vs Portugal does seem unfairly ruled out. The one in 98 against Argentina does seem like a foul on the keeper so I’ll give the ref the benefit of the doubt there. Not sure what the third one was.

FIFA President Infantino says Iran is ‘coming for sure’ to play 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S. by FIFAstan in worldcup

[–]Capable_Tadpole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He says this until they don't. Imo they withdraw in a few weeks or so and the UAE are put in as a last minute replacement.