The kits okay (hopefully it would be a long way away and no quite so vibrant on a dull winters day) but I'm not sure I want it as wallpaper as they seem to have behind him.
That is very odd. The season has been finished two months but he only goes in to surgery a few days before he reports back for training on July 1st.
Wrexham have been very quiet this transfer window and only have one senior over 21 squad place left to fill but could bring in more GK or U21 players. They've only brought in one senior outfield player.
We have two over 21 spaces left to fill and possibly three if Jack Young goes.
Two Copa America semis over the last couple of days. Major infrastructure issues at the Met Life stadium where Argentina played Canada, fighting in the stands at the Bank of America stadium in Charlotte after Uruguay v Columbia.
I’m not sure how prepared America is to host a World Cup.
I've always wondered for the 4th English goal, why the covering defender who is well positioned in the centre of the pitch decides to totally ignore Hurst who then has a clear run on goal, to instead cover another English forward miles over the other side.
Yes another German defender eventually gets within distance, but surely the better percentage play was to close Hurst down who then may or may not mess up any intended pass to the other forward quite a distance away.
Thanks for the tip and it’s a fascinating watch and you are right about everything seeming faster. Stoppages (throw ins, free kicks, etc) seem minimal length compared to today. It would be interesting to know how much time the ball was in active play that game compared to recent games.
Some other observations:
How bad was the pitch!
Union Jack flags rather than St George Cross.
The crowd booing players with head injuries.
Back passes to the goalkeeper - which seem to actually be positive in getting the ball forwards
That was strange. I can only think that the retreating defender thought his teammate would catch Hurst up, but he never had a chance. The irony is that Hurst was not trying to score. He later said that he was trying to send the ball as far as possible into the crowd, to waste time.
It was a very entertaining game, both teams got the ball forward quickly. Energy levels were very impressive, both teams pressed forward right to the end of extra time. There were some seriously talented players on the pitch but I'm going to highlight Alan Ball, what a game he had, he was everywhere.
Refreshing to hear the Hugh Johns commentary, never heard it before. I thought he was very good, with Dave Bowen on co-comms. He was the Northampton, Arsenal and Wales player, who managed Northampton and Wales. The North Stand at Sixfields is named after him. Did Kenneth Wolstenholme have someone on co-comms?
I remember being furious with my work colleague for doing the same style of defending once - he was adamant that the man he was covering was "his man", utterly dim to the more pressing danger of the man with the ball just cruising through for a free shot at goal.
I could deal with that though as he was a poor player and it was a work game!
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Bristol City have won the award for best kit this season, with their new keeper kit.
The away keeper kit…also nice, but not as nice.
I do like those - it feels like they have thrown down a gauntlet!
Christ those Bristol City goalkeeper shirts hurt my eyes.
The kits okay (hopefully it would be a long way away and no quite so vibrant on a dull winters day) but I'm not sure I want it as wallpaper as they seem to have behind him.
It's a magic eye thing, if you zoom in enough you can see Lomtadze buying Mehmeti back.
Virginia Slims want their marketing back
Alfie May has signed for Birmingham City.
https://www.charltonafc.com/news/alfie-may-joins-birmingham-city
Potential new cup competition with academy teams who arent involved in the BSM pitted against National League sides.
Or the EFL Trophy if you ordered it from Wish.
https://trainingground.guru/articles/efl-trophy-format-to-be-extended-with-new-cup-for-category-one-sides
The EFL trophy's less prestigious cousin. Impressive.
Ali Dia would be proud.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/mullin-surgery-wrexham-us-tour-33165365
That is very odd. The season has been finished two months but he only goes in to surgery a few days before he reports back for training on July 1st.
Wrexham have been very quiet this transfer window and only have one senior over 21 squad place left to fill but could bring in more GK or U21 players. They've only brought in one senior outfield player.
We have two over 21 spaces left to fill and possibly three if Jack Young goes.
Lots of players and clubs try and manage injuries and avoid risky and painful surgery if it might not be needed.
'Trialist' Danny Hylton scored the last goal for Charlton, in a 6-1 win at Dartford today.
See also my link on Other Club’s Signings.
Millwall have signed the previously discussed Langstaff for an undisclosed fee believed to be around 700k.
Two Copa America semis over the last couple of days. Major infrastructure issues at the Met Life stadium where Argentina played Canada, fighting in the stands at the Bank of America stadium in Charlotte after Uruguay v Columbia.
I’m not sure how prepared America is to host a World Cup.
Trump will sort it out in 24 hours!
Is that Vice President Trump?
I’m back with another ‘new kit’ post, this time coming out of Barnsley…I present to you their new third kit.
Great kit. The only issue I have is you might clash with the opposition keeper.
I like that they've made it unisex. As illustrated by the two guys wearing tights.
Watching the 1966 World Cup Final, just started on C4, and in colour. Not watched it in full since 66. The game is faster than I thought it would be.
I've always wondered for the 4th English goal, why the covering defender who is well positioned in the centre of the pitch decides to totally ignore Hurst who then has a clear run on goal, to instead cover another English forward miles over the other side.
Yes another German defender eventually gets within distance, but surely the better percentage play was to close Hurst down who then may or may not mess up any intended pass to the other forward quite a distance away.
Thanks for the tip and it’s a fascinating watch and you are right about everything seeming faster. Stoppages (throw ins, free kicks, etc) seem minimal length compared to today. It would be interesting to know how much time the ball was in active play that game compared to recent games.
Some other observations:
How bad was the pitch!
Union Jack flags rather than St George Cross.
The crowd booing players with head injuries.
Back passes to the goalkeeper - which seem to actually be positive in getting the ball forwards
On the third observation, perhaps lots of Plymouth fans got tickets….
That was strange. I can only think that the retreating defender thought his teammate would catch Hurst up, but he never had a chance. The irony is that Hurst was not trying to score. He later said that he was trying to send the ball as far as possible into the crowd, to waste time.
It was a very entertaining game, both teams got the ball forward quickly. Energy levels were very impressive, both teams pressed forward right to the end of extra time. There were some seriously talented players on the pitch but I'm going to highlight Alan Ball, what a game he had, he was everywhere.
Refreshing to hear the Hugh Johns commentary, never heard it before. I thought he was very good, with Dave Bowen on co-comms. He was the Northampton, Arsenal and Wales player, who managed Northampton and Wales. The North Stand at Sixfields is named after him. Did Kenneth Wolstenholme have someone on co-comms?
I remember being furious with my work colleague for doing the same style of defending once - he was adamant that the man he was covering was "his man", utterly dim to the more pressing danger of the man with the ball just cruising through for a free shot at goal.
I could deal with that though as he was a poor player and it was a work game!