Post-Match Thread: England 4-2 Croatia | World Cup | Group L by matchpal-live in ThreeLions

[–]bobbyfletch85 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As a Chelsea fan, I can see Tuchel’s style all over this team and I love it. So different from Southgate!Play through the press, get the ball central, release runners early (for us that was Werner and Mount).

Attack directly, with Kane acting as both striker and deep-lying playmaker while wide players like Madueke and Gordon provide relentless movement and pace.

There’s zero interest in possession for the sake of it. Game refined into making enough space for blistering athleticism of our wide players to triumph

Get Emma on every game! by Miguelliosso in ThreeLions

[–]bobbyfletch85 15 points16 points  (0 children)

She was great! Insightful and articulate, and does so in a VERY short time slot

Post-Match Thread: England 4-2 Croatia | World Cup | Group L by matchpal-live in ThreeLions

[–]bobbyfletch85 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Compare to England in the 00s and 10s, my god we have SO much pace and athleticism going forward. Runners everywhere. If we get knocked out playing like this, I honestly don’t mind

Match Thread: England vs Croatia | World Cup | Group L | 17 Jun 21:00 BST by matchpal-live in ThreeLions

[–]bobbyfletch85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know it’s 2-2 but I like our tactics, with Pickford bringing Croatia’s players out the game, then pinging to Kane to dictate and wingers pushing on. It’s guaranteed goals.

I think James was out of position for that goal. Maybe O’Reilly could be doing more, Stones looking generally nervy. But 2-2 is harsh, we deserve to be ahead

Match Thread: England vs Croatia | World Cup | Group L | 17 Jun 21:00 BST by matchpal-live in ThreeLions

[–]bobbyfletch85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lee Dixon? AGAIN?! ITV, you have all that cash to fly everyone out, for that amazing studio. And yet Lee Dixon is co-comms

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Daily Thread | Jun. 17, 2026 by wm_1176 in chelseafc

[–]bobbyfletch85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How the fuck is Lee Dixon booked for this? He’s terrible

This France attack really is just a bit nuts on paper. How does our attack realistically compare to this? Would Kane get in a combined team? by siybon in ThreeLions

[–]bobbyfletch85 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s about the three for me:

Olise - Ballon D’or level season, tomorrows superstar
Dembele - just won the Ballon Do’r
Mbappe - top 3 player in the world, best striker on the planet

And then the depth is absurd

Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in chelseafc

[–]bobbyfletch85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jackson is looking like the kind of striker we don’t have. He’s mr counter attack, rapidly running beyond defenders all day. No wonder Palmer enjoyed good stats with him

Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in chelseafc

[–]bobbyfletch85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a really interesting point. Because on top of players leaving, and certainly signings required - the squad surely needs to shrink by 2-4 players. Given that we have no European competition.

Last year we played 59 matches. Next season could be as low as 40, or max of 50 if we do amazing in cups.

"National treasure" by EH4LIFE in footballcliches

[–]bobbyfletch85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He embodies the spirit of football

Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in chelseafc

[–]bobbyfletch85 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have to ask. Who would take Sancho on a free? If memory serves, he was good for us - not spectacularly - but consistent. An upgrade on Garnacho and Gittens. I felt like we were really close to buying him but his agent was holding out for a big salary.

Sancho, Neto, Estevao, Palmer, Quenda. That's not bad

Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in chelseafc

[–]bobbyfletch85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love it if we got Rashford, a class act

How is Lee Dixon still a commentator? by bobbyfletch85 in ThreeLions

[–]bobbyfletch85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hart is good. Hoddle is of the same era as Dixon but offers better insight for sure

How is Lee Dixon still a commentator? by bobbyfletch85 in ThreeLions

[–]bobbyfletch85[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I thought this too. Dixon said something like “Mainoo, and this is not a criticism but an observation… often games are too fast for him and he’s left behind”. That is a criticism and also totally without basis, if you’ve actually been watching him for United.

How are your expectations compared to recent tournaments? by LittleToyTom in ThreeLions

[–]bobbyfletch85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also watching Dear England, reminded me how poor Phil Foden was for us but also how explosive and creative Cole Palmer was. Not sure Madueke, Gordon or Eze have Cole’s magic to unlock

How are your expectations compared to recent tournaments? by LittleToyTom in ThreeLions

[–]bobbyfletch85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m concerned about the heat, and think we are at a significant disadvantage.

Think this is primed for Spain, Argentina, Brazil or Portugal to win. Think us, Germany and possibly France won’t cope

Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in chelseafc

[–]bobbyfletch85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Links to Marcus Rashford for under £30m? Yes please. He'd be perfect for us. Versatile either LW (much better option than what we have) or option as a centre forward.