Spain are a delight to watch. And Williams is fantastic. Loving Ruiz too.
Round of 16 | England vs Slovakia | Spain vs Georgia
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Jamie (@Vault Dweller) are here to talk about United's dreadful home defeat at the hands of Big Ange's Tottenham Hotspur. Should this have been the end of Ten Hag? How long does he actually have left? And does Nik finally want ETH out?!
Looked properly depressed
That Spain vs Germany quarter final is going to be an all time classic
Just heard it mentioned again
Could swear he was in the 2006 World Cup team
They never bored me, the technical heights were always a joy to watch.
Perfect balance because they still have the technical players in the middle but the dynamism up front that previous teams didn't have since Villa retired.
I just love how Georgia are 4-1 down, out in their feet, yet when they get the ball on the halfway line their first thought is “chaaaarge!”
Winner of that will be the most likely to win the whole thing
Spain are like rabid dogs; constant attacking. Such a turn around for what is usually such a conservative, safety first nation.
2008 was still entertaining, 2010 and 2012 was focusing so much on keeping possession that they became boring.
Williams is playing like we all want Rashford to do
That touch from Olmo for the goal was lovely
I just love how Georgia are 4-1 down, out in their feet, yet when they get the ball on the halfway line their first thought is “chaaaarge!”
Absolutely. Zero shame for them today. Regardless of the score.
To right I’d love to see a player like Nico Williams at united
They were ultra possession based and weren't that entertaining imo. Quality, but not exciting. This is amazing to watch, just direct attackers who love dribbling with the ball and their possession is just focused for creating.
I don't know, I guess it's because his shirt includes a first and last name. I embarrassingly (and the commentator on Spanish TV) sometimes call him Yamine Lamal.
Spain were great at the 06 WC from what I remember.
Just look at who came in. Top top players. Madrids captain is only on the bench
2012 was the only year they were boring, despite that final. Passed everyone to death without a striker. 2010 myth they were boring as they won every knockout game 1-0. 2008 they were far from boring.
Spain are really good . The only team I can see beating them is France . Contrasting styles .
Wow, Navas has racked up 911 club appearances.
He hasn't been ruined, players are sometimes better with their national team. The same has been true for the likes of Giroud, Podolski or this year Morata.
Really annoys me, but I wondered if there was an actual reason for it.
An emphatic win by Spain to guide them into the quarter finals. They’ll be facing the hosts in the quarters, in a rematch of the 2008 Euros final and one of the semi finals of the 2010 World Cup.
Germany vs Spain, what a game that will be. France vs Portugal will be another brilliant QF. That side of the draw is fantastic for the neutral.
Other side, England vs Switzerland will be tight, and not too entertaining. Fancy England to squeak through, and face Austria in the semis. After that it’s a 50/50.
Think final will be England or Austria vs Spain or France. On form it’ll be Austria vs Spain. But somehow I think England will grind their way to the final. Spain will take some stopping. They aren’t the team with the best players, because on paper their defence isn’t very good, but they, along with Austria, are easily the team that has clicked the best. And they have the attacking talent to go all the way.
Other side, England vs Switzerland will be tight, and not too entertaining. Fancy England to squeak through, and face Austria in the semis. After that it’s a 50/50.
Think final will be England or Austria vs Spain or France. On form it’ll be Austria vs Spain. But somehow I think England will grind their way to the final. Spain will take some stopping. They aren’t the team with the best players, because on paper their defence isn’t very good, but they, along with Austria, are easily the team that has clicked the best. And they have the attacking talent to go all the way.
Well done Spain, they look the side to beat.
I’ll miss Georgia though. They’ve been such a good watch all tournament.
I’ll miss Georgia though. They’ve been such a good watch all tournament.
Ruiz was playing much better before he joined PSG though. It happened to too many players over there
Is that you Matterface ?
spain peaking way too early in the tournament. england are timing it brilliantly, and will be on fire come november.
Unless England make serious changes, I just don’t see where they hurt Switzerland.
The Swiss are such a well balanced side. They’ll eat that one paced, conservative play up for breakfast.
Georgia have done well. Played every game to win instead of trying not to lose like too many teams this tournament. This mentality and football they showed is going to elevate them further up the rankings and perhaps out of having to rely on Nations league qualification playoffs.
Williams … unreal
They could have beaten France if hubris didn't affect them. They were already talking about retiring Zidane
I mean sure it’s true but how many clinical 16 year olds have you watched?
He's 16 years old.
I read an article that it is against German law for kids under 18 to work past 23:00. It is 23:00 right now in Germany but if he also has to extra time, he is breaking German labour laws.
Actually the showering and media stuff after a game is also part of the work so he is breaking German law
Not really, he had some good seasons but the last ones weren't particular good. There is a reason why he was a late buy and no big club actually came for him in spite of being cheap.
So what? Doesn't change that he is wasteful at the moment.
He's done an incredible work. Spain are a brilliant team and I think that the winner of their next round will get their hand on the trophy.