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[Baleoce]

He's the only good thing about ITV's football coverage.

There's a tendency in British football coverage (well, not just British football to be fair) to get in ex players as opposed to ex managers, or at least there's an imbalance favouring ex players. I honestly don't care what ex players think about a match, I want to know what managers (preferably those who are still in the game) think about a game before / during and after a match). I think it'd be a lot more interesting personally.
Well, in fairness, a players perspective isn't irrelevant, but I'd just prefer more managers than players on a panel.

 

[jelly]

I wonder if Slovakia will take those England changes as a bit of an insult. Hope they get fired up. Would rule them out from winning it.

 

[T-Rex.]

Glad to see Hodgson has finally decided to actually start our best player.

 

[Jisgsaw]

There's a tendency in British football coverage (well, not just British football to be fair) to get in ex players as opposed to ex managers, or at least there's an imbalance favouring ex players. I honestly don't care what ex players think about a match, I want to know what managers (preferably those who are still in the game) think about a game before / during and after a match). I think it'd be a lot more interesting personally.
Well, in fairness, a players perspective isn't irrelevant, but I'd just prefer more managers than players on a panel.

Well managers in function may not be allowed to take those jobs, as it may conflict with their managerial duties, and retired managers are just that, retired, so they probably can't get bothered to do that.

I have to say, I rather liked Netzer on german TV, and really like Scholl. On the other hand, we also have Kahn...

 

[tim.mbp]

Is it weird that every time I see Michael Ballack on ESPN I can't help but think of Milchmonster.

 

[Stereogatari]

I'm loving the Ian Wright - Slaven Bilic Bromance.

 

[Gandalf]

C'mon England.

 

[SHarris78]

Shitting bricks, c'mon Wales lets get this done

 

[Hesemonni]

Which match to watch?

 

[jimbobsmells]

what the fuck is this Ladbrokes advert? so rubbish

 

[gutter_trash]

Which match to watch?

yeah seriously,

England winning is important for us but I really want to see Russia get trounced by Wales

*fuck it, I will watch both at the same time

 

[trembli0s]

There's a tendency in British football coverage (well, not just British football to be fair) to get in ex players as opposed to ex managers, or at least there's an imbalance favouring ex players. I honestly don't care what ex players think about a match, I want to know what managers (preferably those who are still in the game) think about a game before / during and after a match). I think it'd be a lot more interesting personally.
Well, in fairness, a players perspective isn't irrelevant, but I'd just prefer more managers than players on a panel.

I think it's also a trend in the US as well. Some of it may have to do with the fact that unless you're an arrogant prick, you don't want to criticize someone whose shoes you have been in.

I mean, maybe Mourinho would probably be a god-tier commentator because he would just shit all over everyone, but I imagine most former managers have a level of respect for their peers that you would see less of in former players.

That and former players just generally tend to be more popular as a function of their roles.

 

[hobblygobbly]

Going to watch Russia vs. Wales just for Slutsky's reactions lmao.

 

[GoldenCrow]

Loved that slam by Oatley on Hoddle. He looked like she took a dump on his door step.

 

[RedShift]

I know I shouldn't be surprised anymore at ITV being shit, but Jesus their app is a piece of shit.

Tries to con you into signing up (you can click sign up, then not now to get past it)

No Chromecast support (come on, it's 2016)

There is HDMI out support, but if the screen locks it turns off.

Why are they given half the matches each time, who is benefitting from this when the Beeb is so undisputably better? Apart from ITV's owners.

 

[Hasney]

Slovakias anthem is pretty awesome.

 

[gutter_trash]

what a beautiful anthem (Russia) for such shitty supporters

 

[usp84]

Slovakia national anthem is impressive

 

[T-Rex.]

Our national anthem is so dull compared to the majority of them. Slovakia's is ace.

 

[pulsemyne]

Shitting bricks, c'mon Wales lets get this done

You and me both my friend.

 

[Tugatrix]

Go wales win the match

 

[RedShift]

Really hoping for the double England/Wales win.

 

[Anth1888]

Our national anthem is so dull compared to all of them. Slovakia's is ace.

Ftfy

Flower of Scotland GOAT

 

[Smiley90]

Our national anthem is so dull compared to the majority of them. Slovakia's is ace.

any anthem is better than our (Switzerland's) anthem.

 

[SHarris78]

You and me both my friend.

Haven't been this nervous before a match in a long time, no reason why we can't get a result if we play well though.

 

[Tempy]

Nice Wales

 

[gutter_trash]

great start Bale n Wales!!! I hope Bale scores a gazillion goals to show that CR7 what heart is

 

[Jamie OD]

Which match to watch?

I'm going to switch back and forth.

 

[JoeyJungle]

Is ESPN not broadcasting matches live?

 

[Baleoce]

I think it's also a trend in the US as well. Some of it may have to do with the fact that unless you're an arrogant prick, you don't want to criticize someone whose shoes you have been in.

I mean, maybe Mourinho would probably be a god-tier commentator because he would just shit all over everyone, but I imagine most former managers have a level of respect for their peers that you would see less of in former players.

That and former players just generally tend to be more popular as a function of their roles.

yeah this probably plays a big part in it.

 

[Spider from Mars]

Skrtel and Weiss look like extras from Green Room.

 

[Baleoce]

get iiin ramseeeeyyy

 

[CrayToes]

Yesssssss Joe Allen you beauty

 

[SHarris78]

Yaaaaaaaay!!!!!!

 

[ShinRPGamer]

WALES!!

 

[gutshot]

WALES

 

[gutter_trash]

yas!!!!

 

[Tempy]

And Wales scores~

 

[Tugatrix]

wales is gonna give it to you is gonna give it to you

 

[giant_frying_pan]

Ramsey!

 

[gutshot]

Lovely ball and a tidy finish.

 

[SHarris78]

Really impressed with how we've started the game, need to keep the foot on the gas though.

 

[His Majesty]

Need more Slutski gifs.

 

[McMoneyman]

Wee Joe <3

 

[CrayToes]

Joe Allen has been phenomenal for Wales so far.

 

[mclem]

Go Wales! Love to see both of the home nations playing today get through.

 

[Jamie OD]

Ramsey you lucky git!

 

[MafiaMurderBag]

Conflicted. Want England to win as I'm English but also want Slovakia to do well. Got £10 on them to win the Tournament.

 

[Number45]

Hoddle feeling the need to quantify that two-footed means he can use both his left and right foot.

EDIT: Goalie had all the time in the world to close that down

 

[Lender]

Oh c'mon vardy, that should have been a goal.