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[Football] Why am I still not excited about England?
- Thread starter m@goo
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Even though the results have been great so far, I still get frustrated with the slow and ponderous build up play.
It will be interesting if these tactics work again against Denmark who were the opposite in style against Russia and Wales especially.
Come the final, and it might be the most boring game in history, but the result will be all that matters for me.
Hughton style football has a role to play in my view, even though we have moved on since then.
It will be interesting if these tactics work again against Denmark who were the opposite in style against Russia and Wales especially.
Come the final, and it might be the most boring game in history, but the result will be all that matters for me.
Hughton style football has a role to play in my view, even though we have moved on since then.
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- Jul 7, 2003
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Glad I'm not the only one. I didn't watch many England games before this tournament as I find Southgate's England very dull to watch. I was out for the Scotland game so watched it when I go home (that was 90 minutes wasted) and even the Germany game, I was interrupted just as England scored the first and didn't see the end of the match.
I watched the game last night with some friends who were all very excitable but even then, it wasn't an exciting 4-0 win and by the end of the game we were so busy catching up we didn't even realise the game was over. Despite someone playing the tiresome Three Lions on their phone to try and generate some enthusiasm it is just all a bit meh.
As said above, we have got together for many years to watch games and suffered so much it is probable just that as we get older we just can't get excited about something that has always ended in disappointment.
I watched the game last night with some friends who were all very excitable but even then, it wasn't an exciting 4-0 win and by the end of the game we were so busy catching up we didn't even realise the game was over. Despite someone playing the tiresome Three Lions on their phone to try and generate some enthusiasm it is just all a bit meh.
As said above, we have got together for many years to watch games and suffered so much it is probable just that as we get older we just can't get excited about something that has always ended in disappointment.
Weststander
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Quietly loving this, absorbing every minute, enjoying the journey.
4 tournament wins and counting, goals, clean-sheets and every player contributing.
As with supporting any sporting team or sportsman, there’s always some reservation. If sporting life was solely about who ultimately won the trophy, then the supporters of three out of Denmark/England/Spain/Italy will in the end see no point to it all.
In reality, it’s great to still be in the mix.
Germany, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, France would give anything to swap places with us.
4 tournament wins and counting, goals, clean-sheets and every player contributing.
As with supporting any sporting team or sportsman, there’s always some reservation. If sporting life was solely about who ultimately won the trophy, then the supporters of three out of Denmark/England/Spain/Italy will in the end see no point to it all.
In reality, it’s great to still be in the mix.
Germany, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, France would give anything to swap places with us.
- Jul 6, 2011
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The England games have been the most boring to watch. Mainly because of the one sided nature of them. So there is no will they, won't they nervousness to get the blood rushing. No almost out and then a last minute equaliser, no extra time and no penalties. Is this what it felt like to be German a few years ago?
Hold on
. After reading NSC recently I though Southgate was meant to be an idiot that didn't know what he was doing ?Poyningsgull
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- Apr 12, 2007
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It's because you're a miserable fecker.
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Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Seriously, if you can't actually enjoy what England are doing this summer, you might as well just give up.
- Nov 11, 2009
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That was one reason, the other was the distraught looking Ukrainian Mrs next to me, who genuinely believed they would win..... we've watched and supported both teams, but obvs last night we were rivals...... Every England fans knows how gutting it feels when you hope so much and you fall short....... when 3rd and 4th went in I just smiled to myself and not a noise..... Could see she was totally gutted..... Weirdly I was hoping we didn't score anymore as it was already humiliating enough.
Being completely honest I didn’t go mad for any of them and I’m the same as the OP, I’m still angry about the 1990 WC semi final, took me many weeks to get over that, I even kept thinking days after it was either a bad dream or FIFA would reverse the result due to the West Germans cheating!
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Brain dead MUG SHEEP
The Ukrainian flag is RUBBISH, isn't it.
Looks like a traffic sign.
Looks like a traffic sign.
cloud
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Maybe it's because the team have something that isn't visible. It could be as simple as that they have known Southgate since they were kids.
It feels as if they are about to reach their peak as a team but not quite there yet, and the World Cup next year is where they might excel.
There also seems to be a lack of unfair drama, which could be attributed to Sepp Blatter no longer being on the scene. We're not used to being able to earn our success fairly.
It feels as if they are about to reach their peak as a team but not quite there yet, and the World Cup next year is where they might excel.
There also seems to be a lack of unfair drama, which could be attributed to Sepp Blatter no longer being on the scene. We're not used to being able to earn our success fairly.
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Simply an age thing. Your circulating testosterone levels are probably down to 20% of what they were when you were 20. Happens to the best of us
Yep. 'Do Not Enter (Crimea)'.
I find it strange that anyone who supports Brighton can be apathetic towards their national team because of past poor results or bad performances. It's part of being a football fan, there are ups and downs (and it's been a long "down" period as an England fan) but you always keep coming back each new season or tournament with the same (usually misguided) belief and passion.
But to be apathetic when we've got a young, talented squad full of very likeable players who have reached two semi finals in consecutive major tournaments - how can you not be excited. There's a possibility we're in one of the most exciting periods in England national team football.
I'm loving every second.
But to be apathetic when we've got a young, talented squad full of very likeable players who have reached two semi finals in consecutive major tournaments - how can you not be excited. There's a possibility we're in one of the most exciting periods in England national team football.
I'm loving every second.
Agree with you. Great that England are doing well, but no real sense of excitement this year. And I think the reaction to the win over Ukraine has been overdone. Just look at the opponents Not very good, were they?
If we meet Italy in the final I'm afraid we'll be shown up for what we really are, a slightly above average international footballing side.
- Apr 5, 2014
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Over the years I've managed to put a lid on the emotions of football. The only time I let them out was when Albion were promoted in 2017.
When England scored yesterday I didn't even mutter. Partly because I there was still time left and partly because I wasn't sure if VAR was going to rule anything out.
I'm pleased to see England's progression, a little excited, but I won't let it get to the point of being upset at an exit. I just enjoy the tournament and England doing well is a bonus.
So if they lose on Wednesday it'll be a little 'Oh, bother' then back to my bedtime reading. But also the anticipation of a few assaults and smashed up town centres. I hate that bit.
When England scored yesterday I didn't even mutter. Partly because I there was still time left and partly because I wasn't sure if VAR was going to rule anything out.
I'm pleased to see England's progression, a little excited, but I won't let it get to the point of being upset at an exit. I just enjoy the tournament and England doing well is a bonus.
So if they lose on Wednesday it'll be a little 'Oh, bother' then back to my bedtime reading. But also the anticipation of a few assaults and smashed up town centres. I hate that bit.
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Me too.
If we beat the Danes my belief will go right up, but they are not going to back off us as the ukraines did.