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Post by allezlesrouges on Sept 12, 2022 18:50:26 GMT
Sandwiching Brussels in between Bruges and Luxembourg so if anyone has tips for either of those two places let me know! Looking forward to escaping the flag shagging hellscape the UK is currently indulging itself in. I'm off to watch the Michael Sheen video on repeat until next week. I've heard Bruges is like a fairytale. Knew a couple of Irish blokes who'd disagree strongly... |
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Post by cogancoronation31 on Sept 13, 2022 14:51:09 GMT
Haha, that film...! But seriously, Bruges is an enchanting place - highly recommend a visit if you've not been before.
Turning to matchday in Belgium, only just over a week away now, has anyone received their ticket for the game yet? (I paid an extra seven quid for Royal Mail special delivery, though I appreciate that many will be picking up their tickets on the day itself from the FAW collection point in Brussels). My mates and I will only just make it for the KO, so I want my ticket to be with me in my pocket!
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Post by jbt95 on Sept 13, 2022 14:52:27 GMT
I don’t think they’ve sent them out yet. I too am waiting.
They only sent the survey out yesterday and I think that has to be done first?
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Post by barneycat1 on Sept 13, 2022 14:58:56 GMT
I don’t think they’ve sent them out yet. I too am waiting. They only sent the survey out yesterday and I think that has to be done first? No tickets yet |
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Post by ar108 on Sept 13, 2022 16:52:33 GMT
Anyone used Flibco before? Read the reviews on Google for from Charleroi airport to Brussels and they look terrible 🤣 I'm giving it a go. Only going to the centre though, lot of the complaint seem to be the door service |
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Post by blaenavonred on Sept 13, 2022 17:10:44 GMT
Plenty staying in centre of Brussels?? Good bars or area to go?
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Post by blaenavonred on Sept 13, 2022 17:12:13 GMT
I don’t think they’ve sent them out yet. I too am waiting. They only sent the survey out yesterday and I think that has to be done first? No tickets yet Emailed faw yesterday and said plan to send all out by wednesday so should receive Thursday or Friday at latest |
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Post by iot on Sept 13, 2022 23:18:26 GMT
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Post by iot on Sept 13, 2022 23:25:08 GMT
I would be tempted to go with this for Belgium away:
Ward
Meps Rodon Davies
Connor Ampadu Allen Neco
Bale
Moore James
As ever, our options in midfield are weak. Mepham has just won Bournemouth's player of the month, so I'd be tempted to play Ampadu next to Allen. With Rambo, Wilson, and Brooks unavailable, our CAM options are limited. With Ampadu and Allen sitting back, I think we can afford to test Bale out in that role. That also ensures we have lots of energy up front to press them.
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Post by vaulksthrowfanclub on Sept 14, 2022 5:43:14 GMT
Very pleased with Luke’s call up. Although I’m surprised not to see Jordan James I must admit. All indications were that he was ready to commit to us. Hopefully he’s in our u21s, not England’s u19s or u21s! |
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Post by welshrover on Sept 14, 2022 6:45:04 GMT
Very pleased with Luke’s call up. Although I’m surprised not to see Jordan James I must admit. All indications were that he was ready to commit to us. Hopefully he’s in our u21s, not England’s u19s or u21s! Gunter, Williams, Tyler Roberts! Two fourth division players and a striker who doesn't score goals! To be honest if I was Jordan James I'd be picking England! |
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Post by iot on Sept 14, 2022 6:58:22 GMT
Very pleased with Luke’s call up. Although I’m surprised not to see Jordan James I must admit. All indications were that he was ready to commit to us. Hopefully he’s in our u21s, not England’s u19s or u21s! Not sure he's good enough for England u21s tbh. His choice will probably be our u21s or their u19s |
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Post by oldman on Sept 14, 2022 7:49:25 GMT
Very pleased with Luke’s call up. Although I’m surprised not to see Jordan James I must admit. All indications were that he was ready to commit to us. Hopefully he’s in our u21s, not England’s u19s or u21s! Gunter, Williams, Tyler Roberts! Two fourth division players and a striker who doesn't score goals! To be honest if I was Jordan James I'd be picking England! What is it with Page and his Williams and Gunter love in? |
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Post by jbt95 on Sept 14, 2022 8:05:31 GMT
Gunter, Williams, Tyler Roberts! Two fourth division players and a striker who doesn't score goals! To be honest if I was Jordan James I'd be picking England! What is it with Page and his Williams and Gunter love in? They are great characters and Jonny scored v Poland, one of the best sides in international football. Don’t get the hate or why it is questioned every single time. |
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Post by rangers15 on Sept 14, 2022 8:06:34 GMT
Gunter, Williams, Tyler Roberts! Two fourth division players and a striker who doesn't score goals! To be honest if I was Jordan James I'd be picking England! What is it with Page and his Williams and Gunter love in? surely we all know the answer to this? Gunter is obviously part of the glue that keeps this squad together (esp Bale and Ramsey). Williams has never let us down and brings something genuinely different when he comes on with his dribbling ability. sum of the parts and all that... cant believe people are still questioning it after this squad has got us to a world cup. |
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Post by melynwy on Sept 14, 2022 8:14:40 GMT
How many times does Jonny Williams have to prove that he is an inspirational, unique and hugely effective (even game-changing) player for us? He does so almost every time he comes on the pitch for us, yet all we hear about is that he plays in league 2.
I don’t care, he’s a big asset.
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Post by jbt95 on Sept 14, 2022 8:15:55 GMT
How many times does Jonny Williams have to prove that he is an inspirational, unique and hugely effective (even game-changing) player for us? He does so almost every time he comes on the pitch for us, yet all we hear about is that he plays in league 2. I don’t care, he’s a big asset. He only plays in league 2 due to being injury prone. Wish people would see that. Made a sensible decision to probably keep himself playing for Wales. He could easily earn more money and be out injured all the time playing higher up. |
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Post by bobbyghoul on Sept 14, 2022 8:20:48 GMT
What is it with Page and his Williams and Gunter love in? They are great characters and Jonny scored v Poland, one of the best sides in international football. Don’t get the hate or why it is questioned every single time. At least Jonny still delivers on the pitch. Can't even say that about Gunter. Waste of a squad place, he should be part of the backroom staff. |
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Post by hc16040 on Sept 14, 2022 8:27:55 GMT
I think with JJ they are really looking to narrow down the squad for the WC and he won't be in that, I'm sure if he keeps performing he'll be in our squad for whatever games come after.
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Post by jbt95 on Sept 14, 2022 8:28:20 GMT
They are great characters and Jonny scored v Poland, one of the best sides in international football. Don’t get the hate or why it is questioned every single time. At least Jonny still delivers on the pitch. Can't even say that about Gunter. Waste of a squad place, he should be part of the backroom staff. What do you mean by waste of squad place? We could call up 50 players if we wanted. |
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Post by bobbyghoul on Sept 14, 2022 8:34:54 GMT
At least Jonny still delivers on the pitch. Can't even say that about Gunter. Waste of a squad place, he should be part of the backroom staff. What do you mean by waste of squad place? We could call up 50 players if we wanted. You know he's going to Qatar. |
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Post by jbt95 on Sept 14, 2022 8:42:34 GMT
What do you mean by waste of squad place? We could call up 50 players if we wanted. You know he's going to Qatar. Yes. And while it’s debatable at least we can take 26 players now. I’m not sure we have 26 clear players in front of him to be honest. |
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Post by talyfan on Sept 14, 2022 8:44:14 GMT
I would be tempted to go with this for Belgium away: Ward Meps Rodon Davies Connor Ampadu Allen Neco Bale Moore James As ever, our options in midfield are weak. Mepham has just won Bournemouth's player of the month, so I'd be tempted to play Ampadu next to Allen. With Rambo, Wilson, and Brooks unavailable, our CAM options are limited. With Ampadu and Allen sitting back, I think we can afford to test Bale out in that role. That also ensures we have lots of energy up front to press them. Think the other option would be either 3-4-3 or 5-3-2 (With 3 midfielders as opposed to someone just behind the front two). These aren't necessarily my picks just what I think Page would pick. Ward Ampadu Rodon Davies Connor Morrell Allen Neco Bale Moore James OR Ward Connor Meps Rodon Davies Neco Ampadu Morrell Allen Bale James |
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Post by rangers15 on Sept 14, 2022 8:50:56 GMT
They are great characters and Jonny scored v Poland, one of the best sides in international football. Don’t get the hate or why it is questioned every single time. At least Jonny still delivers on the pitch. Can't even say that about Gunter. Waste of a squad place, he should be part of the backroom staff. is it a waste of a squad place though if he is so integral to the mentality of the squad? (which he clearly is). and also, its not like some major talent is being ignored for him is it. I totally get your point that he isn't playing, but I just cant get my head round why people are still complaining about it. its clear what he offers us... we're wales with a tiny playing pool and the 26 man squad gives us the luxury to take 'extras'. |
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Post by bobbyghoul on Sept 14, 2022 8:55:36 GMT
At least Jonny still delivers on the pitch. Can't even say that about Gunter. Waste of a squad place, he should be part of the backroom staff. is it a waste of a squad place though if he is so integral to the mentality of the squad? (which he clearly is). and also, its not like some major talent is being ignored for him is it. I totally get your point that he isn't playing, but I just cant get my head round why people are still complaining about it. its clear what he offers us... we're wales with a tiny playing pool and the 26 man squad gives us the luxury to take 'extras'. No problem with him being around the squad as backroom staff. Lockyer is a much better CB though. And yes Gunter can cover right back but it's a horror show when he does. |
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Post by iot on Sept 14, 2022 9:03:45 GMT
I would be tempted to go with this for Belgium away: Ward Meps Rodon Davies Connor Ampadu Allen Neco Bale Moore James As ever, our options in midfield are weak. Mepham has just won Bournemouth's player of the month, so I'd be tempted to play Ampadu next to Allen. With Rambo, Wilson, and Brooks unavailable, our CAM options are limited. With Ampadu and Allen sitting back, I think we can afford to test Bale out in that role. That also ensures we have lots of energy up front to press them. Think the other option would be either 3-4-3 or 5-3-2 (With 3 midfielders as opposed to someone just behind the front two). These aren't necessarily my picks just what I think Page would pick. Ward Ampadu Rodon Davies Connor Morrell Allen Neco Bale Moore James OR Ward Connor Meps Rodon Davies Neco Ampadu Morrell Allen Bale James Yes, I think Page will go for one of those. I'm hoping he doesn't go for the 523 option though (or 343 - whatever you want to call it). We've never played well in that formation, including the win against Ukraine. We've always performed better with two up top playing slightly more centrally. On the second lineup - the midfield is potentially a little samey - there's no one there to drive us forward, which would risk inviting pressure and leaving large gaps between midfield and the two up top in my view. I wouldn't mind Jonny Williams starting to provide that impetus from midfield. |
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Post by iot on Sept 14, 2022 9:07:33 GMT
is it a waste of a squad place though if he is so integral to the mentality of the squad? (which he clearly is). and also, its not like some major talent is being ignored for him is it. I totally get your point that he isn't playing, but I just cant get my head round why people are still complaining about it. its clear what he offers us... we're wales with a tiny playing pool and the 26 man squad gives us the luxury to take 'extras'. No problem with him being around the squad as backroom staff. Lockyer is a much better CB though. And yes Gunter can cover right back but it's a horror show when he does. Think just saying 'take him as a backroom staff' is a little naïve. Do we even know that he's done the qualifications? He's a professional player, not a coach, so how would you go about doing that? Also, it becomes a completely different dynamic if he's there in a coaching capacity rather than a playing one. He wouldn't be part of the group, participating in training etc., it would be a different role so you'd still lose him as a popular member of the squad. |
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Post by rangers15 on Sept 14, 2022 9:11:25 GMT
that's kind of my point... Lockyer wouldn't kick a ball at the world cup, so if page thinks Gunter brings more to the squad then so be it.
I guess dropping/promoting Gunter to back room staff wouldn't be the best for squad morale. Maybe it would work for after the world cup but it would be crazy to disrupt anything this close to the tournament.
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Post by bobbyghoul on Sept 14, 2022 11:08:51 GMT
Fair points, but what does picking players without merit do to morale? Whose to say that all 35 other members of the squad like Gunter? It's a tightrope for Page and one that he hopefully doesn't have to walk much longer.
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Post by bobbyghoul on Sept 14, 2022 11:10:06 GMT
that's kind of my point... Lockyer wouldn't kick a ball at the world cup, so if page thinks Gunter brings more to the squad then so be it. I guess dropping/promoting Gunter to back room staff wouldn't be the best for squad morale. Maybe it would work for after the world cup but it would be crazy to disrupt anything this close to the tournament. Lockyer would potentially be an injury away from the first team. If Mepham and Morrell are injured then it's not inconceivable for him to start, based purely on ability. |
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