International Football thread

[Aidan11]

I see it a hopefully a kick up the arse for our players.

I doubt it though.

[sussexpob]

Dr bruyne having a stormed in this Bosnia game...slots one in from 25

[dan08]

Italy struggling against 160th ranked Malta.

[Aidan11]

Iceland beating Netherlands.

[dan08]

Iceland beating Netherlands.

Iceland are flying this year. Top of the group with 5 wins out of 6 (soon to be 6 wins). And Netherlands seem to be getting worse and worse.

[Gingerfinch]

Bale puts Wales one up.

[dan08]

Wales are the definition of a one man team.

[sussexpob]

Norway's home game to Croatia is going to be a barnstormer now.....3 points and they have won step there

[Gingerfinch]

Will Rooney become our all time leading scorer, when we play the mighty San Marino tomorrow night? Despite this imminent record he's a player who has frustrated when it come to major championships, yet is still our best attacking threat, given his mediocre team mates.

[Aidan11]

In theory he should fill his boots but I bet he doesn't.

[yuppie]

Scotland getting themselves into a bit of trouble against Georgia.

[mikesiva]

Iceland beating Netherlands.

Iceland are flying this year. Top of the group with 5 wins out of 6 (soon to be 6 wins). And Netherlands seem to be getting worse and worse.

The Dutch were absolutely awful in that match....

Martins lost his discipline, Memphis was falling to the ground every time an Icelander sneezed too hard, and I wonder why Blind is so highly rated. Still, there was enough talent in that Holland side, and highlights that old adage that good players don't necessarily make a good team.

[Gingerfinch]

San Marino haven't scored for seven years. Should they at least have a go. They're never going to beat a half decent side, and may even take a bigger beating, but why not try and score.

[Gingerfinch]

49 for Rooney.

[mikesiva]

San Marino haven't scored for seven years. Should they at least have a go. They're never going to beat a half decent side, and may even take a bigger beating, but why not try and score.

I can't help feeling that UEFA could take a leaf out of the book of Concacaf when it comes to World Cup qualifying....

In Concacaf, there are a number of teams who are as weak as San Marino. These 14 teams playoff with each other to produce seven teams for a second round, where another playoff is held with another seven teams, who had received a bye, on the basis of their ranking. In the end, only two of the 14 teams made it through to the third round. This competitive playoff element eliminated farcical matches, such as the one we're watching now, on a pitch that really is sub-standard.

Rooney scores a penalty to equal Charlton's record....

I really don't see how this match benefits anyone.