[Football] *** Das offizielle Deutschland gegen Mexiko thead. ***

[Frutos]

Is Southgate really, as has just been claimed by Gabby Logan, "the most liked England manager since Alf Ramsey"?

 

[Billy the Fish]

Indeed. Germany’s Pooh sniffing manager doesn’t know what to do

The only thing this game is missing is a trademark bum sniff

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

The Germany team could really do with some pace, can't see how they don't have Sane in the team let alone the squad. Seems like the exact type of player they are crying out for

Löw has explained his decision. He always goes for 2 players in each position and it was a straight choice between Sane and Brandt. And he wasn’t prepared to drop another back up player to squeeze Sane in; and he said the only option would have been to drop the bloke who is now playing at left back. It’s also worth pointing out Sane hasn’t impressed in the 10-15 so games he’s played for the national team.

 

[Two Professors]

Wow,what a game.Have Mexico been studying Keegan's football tactics?Attack Attack Attack with three strikers.Hope the second half is as good!

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

As an aside I’m enjoying a Brew By Numbers 18:06 Farmhouse Pear Saison.

 

[Weststander]

Löw has explained his decision. He always goes for 2 players in each position and it was a straight choice between Sane and Brandt. And he wasn’t prepared to drop another back up player to squeeze Sane in; and he said the only option would have been to drop the bloke who is now playing at left back. It’s also worth pointing out Sane hasn’t impressed in the 10-15 so games he’s played for the national team.

This. Plus Sane was marked out of his last CL games. Low has a wealth of resources, and tends to be loyal to those who've performed for him.

 

[Weststander]

Wow,what a game.Have Mexico been studying Keegan's football tactics?Attack Attack Attack with three strikers.Hope the second half is as good!

BBC5live this lunchtime, said the manager studies DVD's of Dutch Total Football at the 1974 and 1978 world cups.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Despite Mexico playing the Germans off the park, we all know what is coming next! (German equaliser followed by a winner) don’t we?

 

[Albion my Albion]

I think I would rather talk about what Trump said about his girth than watch this football match. Now I know why he's building that wall.Maybe building walls was not such a bad idea.

 

[Weststander]

If Mexico had a Kane or similar, they'd be tucking these great chances away.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Despite Mexico playing the Germans off the park, we all know what is coming next! (German equaliser followed by a winner) don’t we?

We’re going to Burrito you 2-1

 

[Deleted member 18477]

Germany in real trouble... They look like England usually do... Clueless, no plan B.

Should have picked Sane.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

As an aside I’m enjoying a Brew By Numbers 18:06 Farmhouse Pear Saison.

And your manager a Chugnut 17:16 Bunholness

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Is Southgate really, as has just been claimed by Gabby Logan, "the most liked England manager since Alf Ramsey"?

Bobby Robson must be second surely. Southgate has a way to go yet.

Andere andere ariba ariba Mexico.

 

[Weststander]

Germany in real trouble... They look like England usually do... Clueless, no plan B.

Should have picked Sane.

Germany could well go on and win this WC. Often have a dodgy result/performance, on their way to the final.

 

[Albion my Albion]

This finish I fear will be much like the Peru/Denmark finish.

 

[Weststander]

This finish I fear will be much like the Peru/Denmark finish.

Jari Litmanen retired, so no fear.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

If Mexico had a Kane or similar, they'd be tucking these great chances away.

Yes they’ve missed a hatful, a Mexican hatful