Del Bosque before the match.... and fuming afterwards.
To be fair to him, what a classy manager he is. I thought his post match reaction to his players was great to see.
Day 2: Spain vs. Netherlands
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To be fair to him, what a classy manager he is. I thought his post match reaction to his players was great to see.
This!
Diego Costa wishes he was playing for Brazil.
is funny how so many people think they know more than del bosque lol
That result was absolutely insane. It's usually a hyperbolic statement to make but Spain really did capitulate. They started to feel sorry for themselves, they started making stupid mistakes and their concentration was shot to pieces. The dutch on the other hand were relentless in their destruction of that backline. It really says something when they were pressing for goal number six even in injury time while Spain were barely hanging on to a four goal difference. This is definitely going to drop Holland's odds dramatically. But let's not lose perspective here. This may have just been one of those days where everything goes right/wrong. Holland have to follow this up with another win. They've done the hard part, now it's time to finish the job and top the group. Still, they've set themselves up nicely.
He obviously has not watched Casillas play recently.
Also funny how so many think they know more than George Lucas
Tika Taka has definitely served its shelf life on recent evidence in various tournaments, and I'm fecking delighted with that. Counter attacking brilliance was in full flow tonight. Good to see.
Seriously, he's been sacked. He's gone. Can you people not just let it go?
The thing is Spain will win their remaining group games and get to the knockouts. After that it's anyone's tournament to win
I seriously think people are forgetting how good he was from 2000 to 2010. He has to play behind poor defences and was considered to be madrids saviour for many years, even been voted the player of the season when zidane and co were there. He is a goalkeeper that can single handedly win you a match (or save you in a match) like did in the wc 2010 final and the 2002 cl final. You don't last long at Madrid if you are not at a very high level even if you are homegrown as seen by how quickly the club wanted to get rid of raul and guti as soon as they were not good enough and didn't keep them on to play a sub role like gigs and scholes.
What a performance by the dutch so happy for RVP & LVG great stuff, The world cup has started people
Yes.
This year more than ever. He wasn't injured the whole season and is now at his absolute physical peak. Brilliant today.
Hands up who wants to see a Spanish fan completely losing his shit on Twitter?
https://twitter.com/Cjon_Mc
BTW, did anyone else laugh their socks off at that Torres balls up right at the end. Cherry on the icing on the cake.
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BTW, did anyone else laugh their socks off at that Torres balls up right at the end. Cherry on the icing on the cake.
Is there any link to Henry's punditry? He's very good. There was a clip of him, Neville, and that tool Redknapp talking about the CL very early in the season.
Found it:
always makes me laugh redknapp. he's so out of his depth but tries to chip in with some top quality discussion "that boy costa, he looks good eh"
Found it:
always makes me laugh redknapp. he's so out of his depth but tries to chip in with some top quality discussion "that boy costa, he looks good eh"
He made the prequels, by default we know more!
Is LVGs post match interview out yet?
If they'll beat Chile marginally and then Chile beats Holland * (assuming that all three teams defeat Australia) then Spain will be out regardless. Also, if they'll go on KO from the second place they have to place Brazil + referees. **
* Well, Holland can start with the second team in that match if they have ensured qualification and first place (ie. if they beat Australia). Why not eleminating a big rival if you have the chance?
** That would be amazing to see. For once, referees being against Spain.
It wasn't me who initially brought him up, if you check a few posts back sir.
That midfield trio was imperious together in the last World Cup. Workhorses are not needed if they are able to keep the ball and dominate and dictate the match. Unfortunately, though, Xavi is finished, and there is really no one who can replace what he brings. Koke is a great talent, but is not 100% proven in a central role, and is not really the same type of player. Cesc is a complete disappointment compared to what he could have been, and Javi Martínez is not really suited to the way Spain play.I said before the game I didn't fancy Busquets - Xavi - Alonso in the middle - too static, no one making runs, not enough energy. I don't think Xavi or Alonso should be starting together (maybe they need Henderson
I would perhaps like to see Busquets and Alonso holding, and a fluid front four of Silva, Koke, Iniesta, and Pedro. Of course de Gea must start, and perhaps Juanfran in for Azpilicueta, who looked uncomfortable today.
I hope Casillas plays in the next 2 games too. Imagine if Australia beat Spain
Diego Costa deffo has flop potential.
I know, but yours was the closest I could pick out without going back three pages.It wasn't me who initially brought him up, if you check a few posts back sir.
Seriously though, he's been given his marching orders, we have a new manager in charge and yet people are still slinging mud like jilted lovers. Moyes' name is still being brought up around these parts and, frankly, it's getting a little old.
Remember the Dutch were amazing at that Euros a while back in the Group Stages. They slaughtered Italy and France and looked amazing...then got knocked out by Russia in the 1st knockout
Tika taka 0-1 Mister Van Gaal
Mourinho must be smiling.
Actually I feel sorry for Iker, he's the only Madrid player I like.
Del Bosque before the match.... and fuming afterwards.
Actually - as a Bayern fan I am not one per cent scared that he would be able to lure him. Arjen has settled in Munich and he and his family just feel great there. He would have had a good chance 2 years ago - but not today.
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Watching the second half on DVR now. Commentators talking about wondering what Rooney thought of RVP's celebration after the first. Ian Darke suggested he might not like RVP being teacher's pet, but the other guy mentioned that Rooney was teacher's pet under Moyes.No but his bollocks are most likely. This time, for all the right reasons.
That really was just brilliant and so entertaining. Forgot for a while how much I love RVP and the relationship him and Van Gaal have with each other makes it feel like something really special could be brewing for next season. Another few performances like that and players will be begging to play for us come the end of the tournament.
(Oh and sign as many dutch players as you like Louis)
(Oh and sign as many dutch players as you like Louis)
Dunno if this has been posted yet but...
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