Lithuania Vs England ***Official Match Thread***

[Lady Whistledown]

I played on the pitch at Brighton Rugby Club - but I can't remember whether it grazes when you fall over.

It can't I suppose - otherwise I would remember.

I don't think so. It's worlds apart from the old Astroturf pitches that QPR, Oldham, Luton & Preston used to have. I seem to recall Poyet was quite impressed with Maidstone's when we played a friendly on that a couple of seasons ago. If they're now deemed to be of sufficient quality to be suitable for international football, then it must be only a matter of time before the Football League permit them again. Lower league clubs will be all over that, given the potential revenue streams.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

ITV have finally showed a decent replay. Confirms my suspicions.

To be fair, ITV are reliant on Lithuanian tv, who managed to miss our corner earlier in the match, when showing a replay of one of our shots.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

I don't think so. It's worlds apart from the old Astroturf pitches that QPR, Oldham, Luton & Preston used to have. I seem to recall Poyet was quite impressed with Maidstone's when we played a friendly on that a couple of seasons ago. If they're now deemed to be of sufficient quality to be suitable for international football, then it must be only a matter of time before the Football League permit them again. Lower league clubs will be all over that, given the potential revenue streams.

I went to a match at QPR just after they installed the original pitch. It was terrible. Players were in trainers and doing that pitter-patter run (bit like CMS used to do) and the bounce made it look like a super ball. And it was coming apart at the joins. It was carpet.

 

[Guinness Boy]

I see we're playing not to lose again. We've only exceeded the target ten times out of ten as well. Woy OUT.

 

[TomandJerry]

I see we're playing not to lose again. We've only exceeded the target ten times out of ten as well. Woy OUT.

Barber OUT!

 

[Guinness Boy]

I went to a match at QPR just after they installed the original pitch. It was terrible. Players were in trainers and doing that pitter-patter run (bit like CMS used to do) and the bounce made it look like a super ball. And it was coming apart at the joins. It was carpet.

I played on Oldham's for our supporters club against theirs. Carpet covered in abrasive sand is more like it. Bounce like a tennis ball and skinned legs guaranteed. I wouldn't have wished it on Palace players.

 

[Sheebo]

I see we're playing not to lose again. We've only exceeded the target ten times out of ten as well. Woy OUT.

Nothing exciting about England again... And playing not to lose - I turned off after that lucky own goal. No young talent either. Lithuania the better team - we're shite..!

 

[Guinness Boy]

Nothing exciting about England again... And playing not to lose - I turned off after that lucky own goal. No young talent either. Lithuania the better team - we're shite..!

*whispers*

I'm actually really enjoying the game.

*looks round nervously*

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Get on early, that 12s won't last long with 100% record

 

[TomandJerry]

*whispers*

I'm actually really enjoying the game.

*looks round nervously*

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Good point. It is Monday isn't it ? I may have a look at what Victoria Coren is wearing before I make any long term commitment to this match.

News hot off the press. Victoria Coren Mitchell is up the duff.

 

[Mackenzie]

I suppose a win is a win, they are doing enough.

Move the ball a bit quicker and they'll score more, but what's the point.

 

[Guinness Boy]

You're right. What would a football fan get out of watching his national team winning away with a young, creative team dominating possession at what seems to be the Lithuanian equivalent of Pitch Invasion 2000? On reflection I can't wait to join the rest of the nation next time there's a weekend double header of our egg chasers losing to a nation that are way too fond of sheep followed by Simon Cowell psychologically torturing singing Essex girls.

 

[TomandJerry]

61:50
0-3
Lithuania v England

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

At last Walker and Oxo actually done something up until then they have been crap

 

[Driver8]

Get on early, that 12s won't last long with 100% record

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Don't waste your money.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

At last Walker and Oxo actually done something up until then they have been crap

And has continued post scoring

 

[1066familyman]

Sorry if I missed it...is this a 3G pitch?

 

[Guinness Boy]

Goal apart Oxlade-Chamberlain has been distinctly average to say the least. The rest have been thoroughly professional though and how many times can you say that about an England team?

 

[Driver8]

Sorry if I missed it...is this a 3G pitch?

Yes