[Football] England v Kosovo 7.45 tonight @ St Mary's (capacity 32,505)

[el punal]

I doubt Wembley would've been packed out tonight for a game against Kosovo. I'm a fan of sending it out round the country, I thought it worked brilliantly when they did it while Wembley was being rebuilt.

St Mary's will be packed to the rafters, fans close to the pitch, should be a decent atmosphere. Whats not to like ?

Saints fans might get the chance to see some decent football for a change.

 

[Easy 10]

Saints fans might get the chance to see some decent football for a change.

They certainly seemed to enjoy themselves at our place

 

[Weststander]

They certainly seemed to enjoy themselves at our place

Andone

 

[Munkfish]

It was trialled again last year when they played friendlies at Elland Road and at Leicester. Seems the FA feel it works well. Not sure if there is some sort of bidding process.

The friendly at Elland Road was brilliant. Sharing 4 or so games a Calendar year around the country I think would work quite well.

 

[Eeyore]

The friendly at Elland Road was brilliant. Sharing 4 or so games a Calendar year around the country I think would work quite well.

I could be wrong, but I think most countries vary their international venues. I'm not sure that using the same stadium is the norm where others are available.

Of all places, it would seem most unusual here.

 

[Barham's tash]

It makes perfect sense to me.

Should be a decent atmosphere and leaves the door open for England, on day, coming to the AMEX, for a full and competitive match.


What's not to like?

The 20,000 Kosovan fans allegedly in town for the game might suggest it was a bit of a boob to not host it at Wembley.

Re the Amex I don’t think it has a UEFA grading >4 stars which are the criteria I believe for a full international. Could well be wrong on that one mind

 

[Eeyore]

The 20,000 Kosovan fans allegedly in town for the game might suggest it was a bit of a boob to not host it at Wembley.

Re the Amex I don’t think it has a UEFA grading >4 stars which are the criteria I believe for a full international. Could well be wrong on that one mind

The AMEX not having such a grading would seem strange when some other country's home stadiums are considered.

 

[Notters]

St Mary's is a shithole. Why not the Amex?

 

[Weststander]

Everton’s finest donkey.

 

[Hendrax]

Michael Keane!! Haha

 

[Icy Gull]

0-1

Bit of world class defending there

 

[Hugo Rune]

Michael Keane!! Haha

FFS

So many better English’s defenders than that idiot!

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

I don’t know why we bother trying to defend.

All our CBS are dodgy - Maguire aside

 

[the right footed denilson]

Better than Dunk, or even White. Lolz.

 

[Weststander]

FFS

So many better English’s defenders than that idiot!

Evertonians slag Keane off, yet Southgate loves the player. Odd.

 

[Eeyore]

Now this should be interesting.

 

[Nobby]

FFS

So many better English’s defenders than that idiot!

He he he
How he is in the squad is absolutely amazing. He doesn’t even look like a footballer
Bizarre.
Oh well we have Mings in reserve

 

[Icy Gull]

Going to be interesting to see the character of this England team now. Good test

Do we play calm controlled football or go headless chicken running around at full pelt with no composure

Keep the ball, make Kosovo wear themselves out chasing us and the gaps will appear

 

[Ernest]

Can't wait to see Roy Keane SLATE his son at half time

 

[Saunders]

Evertonians slag Keane off, yet Southgate loves the player. Odd.

Ben White is far better than him already. Very strange indeed.