England Continue their World Cup Quest!
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Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
Thursday, September 02, 2021
Lakenheath Old Boys
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Good Afternoon, Bob. Here to join in the England match that will be watched by Buda's pests
I agree that England has a tricky match today, but they will have next Wednesday when they play Poland, who were a tricky opponent t in the 2-1 win at Wembley without Lew
Afternoon, David. It's been a banner day for me at work. I just got a new office chair delivered. First new one in 13 years at Fredonia. I had absolutely destroyed the armrests of the old one.
I have the link on Plus on . The Magyars lined up in the tunnel.
Congratulations , Bob. You definitely deserve a new chair and it took them almost as long as Congress to get that done, LOL!
It's odd that they are waiting in a subway station isn't it? Covid protocal run amok?
The teams now out on the pitch in Hungary:
Hungary: Gulacsi, Kecskes, Orban, Attila Szalai, Bolla, Kleinheisler, Schafer, Fiola, Sallai, Szoboszlai, Adam Szalai.
Subs: Tamas, Salloi, Lang, Dibusz, Gazdag, Roland Varga, Kevin Varga, Bogdan, Nikolic, Schon, Szabo, Cseri.
England: Pickford, Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw, Phillips, Rice, Sterling, Mount, Grealish, Kane.
Subs: Johnstone, James, Mings, Saka, Bamford, Lingard, Henderson, Alexander-Arnold, Coady, Trippier, Bellingham, Pope.
Referee: Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey).
I think the big match today is in Group B as Sweden host Spain in a repeat of the group match that ended 0-0 in the Euros. Spain top of the group, a point ahead of Sweden
LOL! Welcome, Steve.
Good Afternoon, Steve. Definitely odd protocol, but not sure who has what protocol anymore. It's confusing
Hungarian anthem is as dirgy as GSTQ. That was rough
What a surprise! Their captain is one booking away from a suspension.
I guess the main news in the Euro groups of WC qualifying yesterday was Ireland blowing a one goal lead late in the match in Lisbon. Skippy scored goals in the 89th minute and the sixth minute of stoppage time in a late come from behind victory
Great to see Lord Bamford on the bench tonight.
Sounds like the Magyar captain has more bookings than Expedia.com.
Agreed, Bob. A well deserved callup to the England squad.
Hungarian fans booing England taking the knee - poor form from them right from the off.
Hey Boys
I am here for the kick of
Come on England
They're off from Budapest amid boos for the England players taking the knee
I was watching highlights of the last match we played against Hungary. Gerrard on a tear, and their keeper wearing sweatpants. Give us one of those please.
This is a tough match tonight. Hungary played well in the Euros
Good Afternoon, Dave
England already passing it around at the back and losing it
KNOCK IT OFF
I remember Captain Sweatpants well. He was an inconsistent keeper
No reason for England to be wearing blue today
Welcome, Dave!
Stones hasn't played a minute for City yet this season...but plays for England
Magyar fans may hate England because there was talk of the final being switched from Wembley to Budapest that never happened. I think the semis too
England doing a big of the old Geggenpressen early on. I approve. Give this lot no encouragement.
Sounds like he's more than a Stone's throw from playing for Citeh
Perhaps City would be top of the league if Pep had played Stones. Got beat by the Spuds first of the season.
England playing too slow... and the defenders have kept possession too long
I'll have to take a break in a moment or so; I've got a student coming by my office hours.
Useless effort from Mount
Spain takes an early lead in Sweden and Estonia takes a shock early lead vs Belgium
Then Sweden ties it up almost immediately vs Spain
Would love to see an early booking for that bloke who just threw the ball away.
I like the squad today. I thought the Magyars were busy but not very good in the WC. A big lump up front and track stars that offered little end product. A slightly more positive Burnley.
That was better but Grealish's ball for Shaw was a bit short.
Useless overlap pass by Grealish
England Shaw did win a corner off a Magyar tackle
Oh - Maguire wasn't too far away with that headed attempted. He's just a potent weapon for us.
Maguire heads over from the corner
Shaw driving me nuts... can't put the ball in the arc....just place it in
Corner comes in...Maguire heads wide/high
Agreed, Steve - I'm glad that Gareth isn't showing any respect by playing a more defensive unit.
That Shaw was a useless England pass
Are England playing numbers 1-11
Is that always the case of qualifiers?
The Hungarian left the foot in on Sterling there; surely a card, ref!
I agree with you too Steve. That striker looks like a perfect fit for Sean Dyche's thugs
It seems like it, Dave.
All England possession right now but they're not penetrating much. Very patient build-up.
The Magyars definitely not the innovative team of the 1950s
Patient...ie......Boring
Based on the early showing , the Magyars would contribute absolutely nothing if they qualify for the WC
England almost in but it was from Kane
Shaw refused to cross it....I HATE THE LACK OF CROSSING
The Viola clears off the line after a cross was Harry Kane and Abel to come off a mount headed for goal
Lew gives Poland the lead vs Albania, but VAR checking . If it stands then Poland will be a point behind Hungary
England plays in Warsaw on Wednesday
The goal stands
Crazy that England's captain is not his club's captain
I think that happened at OT with Wilkins being England's captain but Robson being United's
Make that Wilkins being United's captain and Robson being England's
Andorra takes the lead vs San Marino in the loser's bowl match of the group. England plays Andorra at Wembley on Sunday
It's no good making your wantaways captain. Arsenal have been guilty of that many times and it didn't do any good.
Italy takes the lead vs Bulgaria
Harry Kane shoots well over
Kane....hits it over!!
Big chance! HIT THE TARGET
I so wish England were more positive
Northern Ireland takes the lead in Lithuania.
I hope England score soon because I don't see Hungary coming from behind
Belgium ties it up in Tallin
The Magyars resident ginger down . Did he take one to the meat and veggies
Ginger nut gets his.
Andorra now two up vs San Marino
Water breaks? Get on with it!
Courage! San Marino, courage!
Their ginger definitely no Scholes , not even fit to be his understudy
England are boring me to tears
Albania ties it up in Warsaw. Albania now a point behind the Magyars
I'm back from meeting with my student. Any chances for the England boys?
I agree, Dave. Sad but true. The Magyars are just as dull.
United just tweeted
Ronaldo is.....#.....7
I think Burnley-excuse me, Hungary's approach has quite a lot to do with the lack of excitement here.
No you didn't miss much. It's been a boring first half
Who had their number reassigned from 7 for you lot?
Did you see that CR7 scored the two goals after the 89th minute to beat Ireland. He took his shirt off after the second goal and got a yellow. It means he is suspended for the next qualifier.... so Portugal have released him from the squad and he is heading HOME
Maguire is penalized for a push there at the corner.
Belgium have come from behind to lead 1-2 in Estonia
Quietly in control Bob since your interruption. Too quiet.
Cavani was #7
He is probably going to his International number of 21 after James buggered off
Nice one-two there between Kane and Sterling but Razza needs to stay on his feet. He was looking for a foul but nothing doing from the ref.
I knew about the late come from behind, but didn't know about the booking. Glad he's heading HOME. That works out well for us.
Home as in Torremelinos? Lucky Skippy, he'll love a go at that Watney's Red Barrel on draught.
England should be doing more!!
Sgate is too cautious!
Go out to win matches!
Of course, in the WC semi and Euro Final.... add a second after scoring early
I agree, Steve. The Magyars have to shoulder their fare share of the blame for the lack of entertainment. They seem content on qualifying for a playoff spot
Hungary doing absolutely nowt, despite being at home.
Chelsea's Chink with the second Belgian goal
Good job by Cavani to give it up
Again....Since Ronaldo left...he's scored 558 goals....the United #7 shirt.... 24!! That number went up a lot with Cavini last season
Ah, Cavani. Yeah, he'll not sulk because of that. And the #7 merchandising is key for you.
Dan James is finally coming home where he belongs.
Time to pull the cards out, ref!
LOL, Steve! He will be buying the Watneys for his mates as he will be too busy playing for United.
Grealish is down hurt...nasty on his ankle
Up again
Bolla booked for nasty foul on Grealish. How is that different from at least four other Magyar challenges?
Cavani might sulk a bit if he's relegated to playing off the bench in the Carabao. And what about Marcus Rashford. Very little room in the inn for him now.
Czechs take the lead vs Belarus
England go short with the corner just to antagonize Dave a bit.
Bloody short corner.... Grealish fails to beat the first man!
If I were Stones or Maguire, I would be screaming at the lack of delivery
Looks like Rash would do well looking at a move to the Bees in January. Not sure if Thomas Edison Cavani feels electric about Skippy moving to OT
Sad day that there are TWO Leeds men in the squad!
Just kidding
Kal tries a little scooped ball for Kane - doesn't quite come off.
Come on, ref! Ignores three or four fouls by Hungary before he gives them a free kick.
England faffing about at the back then Declan Rice called for a foul on Attila the Hun, who appeared to foul Kyle Walker
Szoboszlai over this one...
and it's well over the top.
Magyar free kick high and wide. Their first shot of the match
I hope Gareth has a word about giving these mugs free pot shots stupidly.
Definitely - free kicks are likely their only route to goal. They're not showing any ambition at all tonight.
Shaw makes a run...turns around and goes backwards...was Kane moving for him?
Attila the Hun with an Ashley Barnes like pass and the Viola in tears as he can't keep the pass in play
You can't say England have been any better than Hungary
Who cares about possession. They have done NOTHING
Tedious and slow
Bulgaria with a shock equalizer in Rome
Agreed, Steve. Free kicks are the Magyars only chance of scoring , so if they don't gift them any , then the Three Lions pretty much have a clean sheet, but need to score at the other end
Nearly an opening there between Mount and Grealish - just not clicking right now.
What was Mount trying there!!!
A pair of stoppage time minutes
Only - Kane threaded one through that nearly had Grealish in on goal.
Don't know David commented but Albania tied it up vs the Poles
Timmy Werner gives Germany the lead in nearby Liechtenstein. Germany now second , a point behind Armenia
Graelish is too cute there. He should have shot on goal instead of some tricky low percent pass to the following player.
Poland now lead 2-1
It's 0-0 at the half in Budapest
HT
Bloody Useless!
Mike just texted me that Souness said Grealish is the most fouled player because he's not quick enough to release the ball when he has it
That's called Wilshere-itis at the Emirates.
Teams coming out of the tunnel in Budapest
Teams coming out.... probably no changes....TAA should come on...he'd attack
Glad it has a name Steve!
England coming out of the tunnel the same way they played.... SLOW
I know Souey would have fouled Grealish plenty of times if he was still paying
Second half underway from Budapest
Fed up with two Ps.... Patience and Possession
What about the other P... penetration
COME ON ENGLAND!
LET'S SCORE!
Dennis Man gives Romania the lead in Iceland. I thought Bergkamp and Law are the only Denis's that are the man
The Magyar Ginger concedes a free kick to England
That Shaw was a poor free kick headed away by the Viola
Hungary could be the greatest side never to win
The 1954 team should have been Wolrd Champs!
Beat England 6-3 at Wembley in '53... followed it up with a 7-1 in Budapest
Crushed West German in the '54 WC 8-3, SKorea 9-0
Beat Brazil and Uruguay 4-2
2-0 up in the Final against West Germany after 8 minutes...lost 3-2!
Northern Ireland go two up in Lituania
Unreal! Kane couldn't score that?
I missed a Kane chance!! My feed cut out!
Quite a miss!
OH! How was Harry Kane not Abel to score ??? Nice through ball by Kyle Walker and with just Gulasci to beat shoots right at him
That sure was Spursy effort
Must have been awful for the Germans to be World Champs NINE years after WW2
The Chuk at the double as Belgium now leads 1-3 in Estonia
Lithuania pulls it back to 1-2 vs Northern Ireland
Well sated , Dave about Germany being 1954 champs
Rice commits a Xhaka-ing tackle
Hungarians upset about the challenge by Declan Rice on Paul Schaeffer. Not sure why as they've done half a dozen of those. Rice booked for that
FINALLY....PACE...AND A GOAL!
Sterling getting pelted with coke cups
WAY HAY! STERLING GIVES ENGLAND THE LEAD THEN THE FANS THROW OBJECTS AT HIM. NICE RUN AND PASS BY GREALISH THEN A NICE MOUNTED PASS FOR STERLING TO FINISH
Sterling! 1-nil. What did it say on his shirt? Does he collect a yellow? Yes he does.
Sterling booked for taking his shirt off while celebrating amidst a chorus of boos
Wahay! I'm just home in my chair in time to see Razza slot home England's opener!
Bit of a strange finish, that, almost with his studs. Doesn't matter - England 0-1 up!
Sterling gets a yellow for his shirt removal.....PLAYERS ARE IDIOTS!
you could miss a big match for just doing that!!
I've never had an urge to celebrate like that!!
Glad Ronny did it yesterday tho
Bob, how did I celebrate one of my goals in the 3-1 second half comeback win at Upper Heyford?
Poland now leads ALbania 3-1. Poland will be second , ahead of Hungary on goals scored if they score another goal
Willy Orban booked for Hungary
Orban with yet another clog - into the book finally. It was coming.
Get it in the box!!!
See my question Bob?
Sweden have come from behind to lead Spain 2-1 and Sweden now top the group. Spain in a playoff spot
Very close to a penalty there for Sterling, but I fear that he's built up a rep with international refs now. They're not giving him much.
Didn't you have a customary, Shearer-like before Shearer running away toward the corner flag finger in the air kind of celebration, Dave?
Sterling in the box....I still think he struggles to make the right decision
WAY HAY! HARRY KANE AND ABEL TO PUT ENGLAND TWO UP
Kane makes it two! Excellent, he's been a bit off, but that's great opportunitism.
YESSSSSSS!!!!
Captain Kane with the second - goodnight Budapest!
GOAL....Kane with nice header!!
No it was a copycat celebration of a player...who's name has become much more famous!
Willy Orban with a clearance picked up at the halfway line .Then a mounted pass led to a Sterling assist for Harry Kane and Abel to score easily from close range
Sterling's shirt said
Love you forever Steffie Gregg
Poland and Hungary now tied for second on points , goal difference , and goals scored
According to Matt, she was a close friend who died this of Covid....aged 26
C'mon Harry! This should be 4-nil and over.
Kane almost in again....saved
Belgium now leads 1-4 in Estonia while Northern Ireland leads 1-3 in Lithuania
I don't remember, Dave. How about the grimace and fist and stiff forearm, Jimmy Greenhoff style. I know you liked that one.
Surely Kane won't play on Sunday..... Bamford to score four?
That's sad.
That sounds like a fitting tribute from Sterling
I'd like to see us put one more by these mugs while we're at it, but this is quite satisfying.
WAY HAY! MAGUIORE SHAW DOES HEAD IN A CORNER TO PUT ENGLAND THREE UP
And there it is! Harry Maguire with his customary header from a corner.
0-3!
THREE NIL!!
Maguire with a decent header that rolled in
Much better delivery
Slabby with a very good header. Good late run and no messing with the contact.
That was poor keeping by Gulasci who fumbled it over the line
No.... I celebrated by running around the corner flag. I was copying Frank Lampard's(the original) celebration in the Cup Semi final win
Tanks to that goal , Poland now second , ahead of Hungary on goal difference
This drubbing couldn't happen to a nastier outfit with a more troglodyte crowd. From the opening booing of the knee to the chucking objects at Razza, they've been worthy of a FIFA ban, but this will do nicely. They can piss on off and sulk over their goulash tonight.
Szalli with a half volley that lands in Row M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNhXrUdGiM8
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