I think it is the even more incessant media, with social media amplifying it, telling us

that we don't deserve any of the wins, that England are rubbish, are only in the final because we've been lucky, and over analysing ever tiny aspect of the game replayed in super slow motion replays.

Also the expectations have shifted. First time in my lifetime I can remember people suggesting the manager will have failed unless England make (and in some cases win) the final. Today being good and having a chance isn't enough. You either need to be THE BEST or you're s**t. Look at all the Messi vs Ronaldo argument - one of the most ridiculous polarisations I have ever seen.

Just like everything else these days - people have always rightly had opinions, but now the battle for attention among the social media generation to stand out amplifies the negativity, and of course everybody is convinced they're an expert because of the amount of data when they've got no idea about the realities of professional sport (raw data isn't immediately information).

With England I think all of the above combined to convince us that this group of players were going to wipe the floor with anyone they faced. Then the reality hits that because we have good players opponents (outside the likes of Spain perhaps) need to find a solution to stop them doing what they want, and flood the midfield and play on the break, so rather than praise England for overcoming stifling tactics, we see people stamping their feet and calling for the manager's head, labelling players s**t.

We saw yesterday (other than the Dutch goal) that even a team like Holland couldn't live with England when going toe to toe, and had to shut up shop.

I am excited but not expectant. I think Spain will beat us but am also excited to see us play against an opponent who is confident enough to just go toe to toe and play football, and I think in that situation we have a chance, albeit small.

Posted By: Legacy Fan on July 11th 2024 at 09:25:01

Message Thread

It's excellent that we are in the final, but.. (NCFC) - Razor, Jul 11, 06:40:36
- You've got older (NCFC) - Charles21, Jul 11, 10:16:35
- I think it is the even more incessant media, with social media amplifying it, telling us (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 11, 09:25:01
- Exactly my thoughts.. (NCFC) - Eric Morecambe, Jul 11, 07:53:34
- It's the European Championships NOT the World Cup.... (NCFC) - Saucerer, Jul 11, 07:47:04
  - Pedantic note: it is the European Championship not the European Championships. (n/m) (NCFC) - Boyer, Jul 11, 08:38:57
    - Surely it's both,Brom? (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 11, 10:11:47
    - Yeah but it's not the World Cups is it? (n/m) (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 11, 09:39:28
- I suggest football may have taken it's rightful place within the context of your life (NCFC) - MonkeyPuzzle, Jul 11, 07:43:49
  - The most important of the unimportant things (NCFC) - Chair_of_the_Bored, Jul 11, 09:17:29
    - Correct. (n/m) (NCFC) - MonkeyPuzzle, Jul 11, 10:20:49
- Is it a lack of belief that we can actually do it? (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Jul 11, 07:42:13
  - Maybe people realised the car flags are naff? (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 11, 09:07:35
    - And 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 have been taken over by the far right (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jul 11, 09:21:38
    - I won't mix flags with my Red Nose on the bumper. It looks silly (n/m) (NCFC) - MonkeyPuzzle, Jul 11, 09:14:55
  - Not many can afford the to buy the tat anymore (NCFC) - CWC, Jul 11, 08:48:33
  - The funny thing is, did Offical England player songs (NCFC) - Razor, Jul 11, 07:47:59
  - Having watched Spain three or four times it is presumably the former (n/m) (NCFC) - MonkeyPuzzle, Jul 11, 07:45:41
- Try not to piss on everyone's chips though please eh? Plenty of people (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 11, 07:32:53
  - I know one who will be doing that on Sunday (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 11, 10:16:28
  - I'm sorry if I didn't ask your permission to add a little something To this message board (NCFC) - Razor, Jul 11, 07:42:34
    - 🍆 (n/m) (NCFC) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Jul 11, 07:44:10
- I think lots of fans feel like this and probably have for sometime (NCFC) - Lentil Weaver, Jul 11, 07:19:30
  - There is an argument for not 'supporting' any one club at all (NCFC) - MonkeyPuzzle, Jul 11, 07:54:33
  - Exactly right, there was a moment last night when ITV showed footage of the studio (NCFC) - Razor, Jul 11, 07:37:30
    - Wtf (n/m) (NCFC) - Charles21, Jul 11, 10:18:02
    - Are you ok? (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Jul 11, 09:08:42
    - Is this a joke? 🤣 (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jul 11, 08:54:42
    - Keane the Irishman not celebrating an England goal? (n/m) (NCFC) - 51eve, Jul 11, 07:54:58
      - He’s defo on the wind up lol (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Jul 11, 08:55:01
        
        Last night he was trying not to laugh whilst forcing his grumpy face (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Jul 11, 09:42:29

Reply to Message

In order to add a post to the WotB Message Board you must be a registered WotB user.

If you are not yet registered then please visit the registration page. You should ensure that their browser is setup to accept cookies.