Szoboszlai free kick against Turkey.
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I'm always conflated about 2014, I've disliked Löw since 2012 and didn't think he was a great coach. In 2014 though he wasn't near to having his best squad with injuries to Reus, Schmelzer, Gundogan, Bender brothers and then Schweinsteiger/Khedira having knocks during the tournament. I mean he was forced to play Howedes at LB.
But yea, it has been horrendous since 2016. We were already showing weak performances heading into 2018 so it's been bad for a while. His switch to 3-5-2 has been better but the mentality he showed today was just ridiculous and scary when you consider the quality of players he has and how he decided to play. If he continues like this we won't be taking advantage of our attacking players.
Thanks for posting the Szoboszlai freekick. Ronaldo-esque. He is 19, Hungary’s biggest talent, hopefully a great club will sign him next year.
Ahh wicked. Cheers!
Nice to know he had good game. Always think he's better on the left anyway.
If the rule states an out of play player doesn't count, Spain was offsides. I took the spread. Is that bright enough?
He wasn’t out of play.
Yes, that was a really underwhelming line up followed by dumb subs. Don't get how Löw can just turn 180° as a coach. Say what you want about him, he always wanted to play proactive and attacking oriented. Now he's gone full Mourinho, suddenly.
Gotta say I agree on all counts.
It doesn't matter.
There was a high profile RVN goal for the Netherlands against Italy in Euro 2008 under similar circumstances.
As a Dutch person thought you would have remembered this...
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...-van-nistelrooy-offside-idUSL0900432620080610
Ffs
Said he is staying one more year. Such a smooth player, not fast but glides past people and has great positioning. Of course his free kicks are special too. Though not a fan AC MIlan would have been a good move for him.
What is the reason for Germany FA to keep Löw after the disastrous 2018 World Cup? 14 months ago, no one has even heard of Hans Flick but now he will probably go down as one of Bayern's greatest managers and would most likely win the Fifa World Coach of the Year award, having led Bayern to a historic 2nd treble and being only the 2nd team in football history after Barca to win the treble twice. You would have thought that there are many promising German managers, unpolished gems just waiting to have their first break. I was a big advocate of firing him after the 2018 World Cup debacle. A shame because this German team is still so talented.
He isn’t out of play. You’re only out of play if you’ve been receiving treatment and need the ref's clearance to come back into play.
If you were out of play using your logic then goalkeepers would be playing most of the match 'out of play' behind the byline which would create lots of offside situations when the opponent was attacking.
Had to think about that.
Yes he was on the left.If you're off the field without the ref's permission (i.e so basically if you're receiving treatment) then you're treated as being on the goal line... so it's not offside.
He got MOTM it seems. Will be an interesting option for someone on loan this season.
The Spain squad is pretty underwhelming. Just realised that Sergio Ramos has 170 caps for Spain. What a player. Time flies.
First NI international for ages tonight. New manager - really interested to see how we get on. Evans not playing is a massive blow though.
Had to think about that.
Haha, was going to say. Took your time, didn't you?
Always good to hear he had a good game, though.
He's received quite a lot of stick of late, and I think a big reason that has happened is due to his really good start. A dip in form was always going to happen. He's still young and learning.
With the progression of Greenwood and potential signing of a winger, it means we can develop James more carefully, as opposed to just throwing him in like we were forced to do last season.
Should be able to beat a Lewandowskilless Poland.
Who is your manager now?
How likely is it that VdB gets game time in the second half?
McTominay in a back 3..
Very likely I’d say.
Cheers. It's the middle of the work day here but I figured I would throw the match on in the background if our new signing was going to get some time.
Dwight Lodeweges, but he's interim. New one might be Van Gaal.
We're so bad without Ødegaard. No control in midfield.
So far, classic Norway. Lots of running, hurried passing and lack of first touch.
Good goal by Gregoritsch. 0-1
Scotland get a penalty. Christie scores. 1-0.
Vd Beek for Wijnaldum in the second half Id say.
This is preseason football 
Holland can't win without van de Beek. Bring him on!
Almost gave away a goal in the first half with a missed header.
Norway two down.
Donny warming up
About time.
1-0
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