Is there a way of turning off the commentary on BBC? Jenas is driving me nuts with his pointless jabbering.
Day 11 | Albania vs Spain | Croatia vs Italy
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran are here to talk about a frustrating 2 points dropped at Crystal Palace. They then discuss the regeneration of Old Trafford. Finally, Nik is joined by special guest Michael Statham from the Football Oranje podcast - who gives us a more in depth look at our EL opposition FC Twente, and then runs through the (many) Dutch connections currently at United.
Ever heard of Musiala, the Chelsea boy?
That Italy #13 looks decent. Hopefully we're tracking him.
Maybe it’s just the product of a neutral venue but the teams that need to win seem overly patient.
Borefest.
Yeah, forgot him, he's been great
Left footed also. Adds balance. Another random Spanish player who was at Newcastle
I’m just finishing work and have this recorded.. guessing from this it’s not worth watching Italy / Croatia from the start?
Croatia like Scotland just deciding to go back when there’s an opportunity to get it in there. Very strange.
Croatia are so dull. Pass, pass, pass, lose the ball. And when they do finally get in, they are always going backwards.
Italy don't seem to have anyone capable of playing a pass to exploit the runs of their forwards.
Some good runs in behind being completely ignored.
Some good runs in behind being completely ignored.
This is horrible.
Almost unwatchable half of football. Same as yesterday. This brilliant tournament format allowing teams to draw their way through is great.
That is what got us results last 6 years. But midfield is just too old to do it perfectly. Our golden midfield is officially finished.
Hopefully picks up a bit in the 2nd. Poor watch so far.
Most memorable thing in that half was the firework going off.
I really could never be a referee. Italy would have had 5 yellows for time wasting already if I was in this one. Will probably fall asleep unless Croatia score early in the 2nd half. Would have watched Spain instead if I didn't have to pay extra to unlock it.
Italy game poor first half. Spain look very strong despite their team rested. Can see Spain getting to the final.
How come you have to pay extra to watch the Spain game?
Micah really loves Bastoni doesn't he. Think he has a crush on him.
Lorenzo Pellegrini looks like the only decent
player on the pitch. I don’t realize Darmian was still playing, let alone for the national team.
player on the pitch. I don’t realize Darmian was still playing, let alone for the national team.
Switzerland or one of these Croatia/Italy sides wouldn't be the worst quarter to be in if England manage to win the group and get through.
I don't think the midfield is the problem. Your forwards have zero penetration or X-factor at all.That is what got us results last 6 years. But midfield is just too old to do it perfectly. Our golden midfield is officially finished.
Italy quite underwhelming without Chiesa. Croatia bossing the midfield but no end product.
Is the Italy - Croatia game worth tuning in for? Haven't watched first half of either but seems that one could be spicier.
Why isn't Livakovic playing for a top team? He always seems to be brilliant for Croatia.
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If you like walking football then yes. Croatia are very ponderous.
Could pick up in the second half. Croatia need to score or they're out but the problem is the Italians are happy with a draw so are in their element.
Croatia patiently waiting for a mistake from our backline, inevitable and going to happen (it happened a couple of times already… yet they were not cynical enough to capitalise). We do not need Spalletti as a coach to play this way, just give it to Allegri for old school catenaccio & counters.
The state of Rooney FFS....reckon he'd struggle to pull a granny these days.
Ty @George The Best and @Withnail
I don’t think it’s a poor watch but I don’t see this producing many goals. Italy look a lot more organized and better in transition but still lack the quality in the final third. Croatia playing like it’s a friendly and not a must win.
Italy are clearly content with a draw and play on the counter. They also had the most clear cut chances.
Think I might flick over and see what's happening on Aussie gold hunters .
They do a nice pasty at Plymouth Argyle - reckon he’s sampled a few already
I think he’s playing it safe to see through to the next round. And it’s not like the forwards are high quality that we see a resemblance of how Napoli played in 2022–23.Croatia patiently waiting for a mistake from our backline, inevitable and going to happen (it happened a couple of times already… yet they were not cynical enough to capitalise). We do not need Spalletti as a coach to play this way, just give it to Allegri for old school catenaccio & counters.
Boromir coming on
If Italy lose this they still could qualify in third place?
See better quality in the Conference North