Money money money. I expect the World Cup to be played in stadiums this empty but as long as FIFA have their oil money they could care less about gate receipts.
Day 2: Wales vs Switzerland | Denmark vs Finland | Belgium vs Russia
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Our Dan James has made a terrific start.
What a save
Played well against Wolves too.
Daniel James looks like he has a decent delivery on corners, why has he never took any for us when he’s started?
Dan James playing like a man possessed.
we have some great keepers to be honest! The biggest reason i think Sommers carreer wasnt even better is because hes kinda small for a keeper
Akanji went and patted both players who went down there, what a nice man.
Wales are England B with Bale and Ramsey.
He did ok and got a good assist, but overall was outshone by younger players and had that horrible miss so naturally people will overlook it.
You’re also probably so far behind the live feed that you’re only just about to see Immobile’s goal.
Dan James always plays well for Wales when I watch them.
Better than Bale at the other side
Ward's a good keeper, totally wasted as eternal Leicester sub.
Yeah much better that. Definitely makes a big difference with full stands. Hard to get a good atmosphere with whatever is in Baku now.
And don't take it personally! Bosnias national anthem is such a mess that they play one thing on the speakers and the fans/some players sing a different one that "the people" want to be the national anthem, so it ends up being very weird
Wales far weaker at the back than 5 years ago. Going to be punished for one of these errors before too long.
Has Seferovic ever scored a goal?
We play a different way to United (mainly down to the players we have) and he tends to find some more space.
But, he does look better generally too. Maybe feels comfortable/confident with Wales (where he's basically a cert to play) and nervy with United (squad player)
Switzerland comfortably the better team so far
Wales' tactic of not getting the Bale or Ramsey probably isn't helping them.
Also feel Brooks should've maybe played in midfield, no one seems to be able to do anything with the ball.
Also feel Brooks should've maybe played in midfield, no one seems to be able to do anything with the ball.
Good try by the Swiss
Anyone else watching in HDR via iplayer? Can you see any difference?
tbf James gets to play his preferred position with them. LW.
Dan James out in the Sun
Both are shadows of what they were 5 years ago tbh. Basically all Wales key players from 5 years ago (Ben Davies, Ramsey, Joe Allen, Bale) just lacking fitness or match sharpness compared to 2016 when they all came into that tournament motivated and in really good form.
So lots to ask of young players when the seniors aren't close to 100%.
3-5-2 last time also hit many of their weaknesses. They're too easy to play through playing 4-2-3-1 from what I've seen so far.
The tactic of lumping it to Moore over and over again probably shows how limited Wales are with their temp coach.
One of Bale or Ramsey should really be dropping deeper, yeah you want them further ahead but they've not touched the ball in 25 minutes. Get them to drop deeper and string some plays together.
One of Bale or Ramsey should really be dropping deeper, yeah you want them further ahead but they've not touched the ball in 25 minutes. Get them to drop deeper and string some plays together.
Watching this tournament online means I reckon I'm about 1 minute behind the live pictures. That's always fun.
Who is this James! Lmfao
Great play Dan
James looking very sharp
Face plant
Send the dirty get off
Great by James
Dan James going to be one of these random players of the tournament isn't he?
What a great run, exactly what Wales need to get up the pitch. Deserved booking for Schar.
What a great run, exactly what Wales need to get up the pitch. Deserved booking for Schar.
I am, do you think the game looks a bit low on contrast, not much colour, a bit grey even ?
It's not my TV settings as everything else is fine, it was the same last night for the Italy game, weird.
Why did no one attack that?
Very true, expectations are probably quote low for Wales. But they really should be trying to get one of Bale or Ramsey a little deeper and on the ball, they still have quality. Now all they're doing is lumping it forward or passing it between the back 4. James aside.
I'd like to see this Dan James in a United shirt rather than the one we're used to seeing.
Game is pretty good yet the announcers are trying their best to bore me.
We should ask the opposition to kindly not park the bus then