The Official FIFA World Cup 2022 Megathread

[PuntsWolf]

USA were last 1/3 of that game. Don’t think Wales were going to score outside a set piece but they forced the mistake in the end.

 

[Alan]

Agreed. If the US hadn't decided to try and see the game out after 50 minutes they probably win at a canter.

Not what happened, though, is it, IMO. We weren't sitting back so much as rushing things when we got possession and just kept losing it.

Wales unsettled us more than anything, IMV.

 

[Johnny75]

Not what happened, though, is it, IMO. We weren't sitting back so much as rushing things when we got possession and just kept losing it.

Wales unsettled us more than anything, IMV.

Keiffer Moore did.

 

[jd1981]

I’d be cursing Tim Ream if was a USA fan, Wales looked very huff and puff until that point he just needs to stay on his feet.

 

[Tony Towner]

I don't have an issue Hartson's bias, he's broadcasting to a British audience, I hope he is. The underdog, Little Wales vibe can get in the bin though. Before kick off that's a 50/50 game

 

[Kenny]

Apparently a directive from Fifa regards time wasting, watches stopped more.

One decision from them I can agree with

 

[WsWolf]

Not what happened, though, is it, IMO. We weren't sitting back so much as rushing things when we got possession and just kept losing it.

Wales unsettled us more than anything, IMV.

Weren't committing anywhere near as many forward as the first half. Dest and Robinson camped in your own half and midfield 10 yards deeper.

Partly because Wales were just lumping it at big Kief.

 

[Alan]

I’d be cursing Tim Ream if was a USA fan, Wales looked very huff and puff until that point he just needs to stay on his feet.

Walker Zimmerman (generally the better of the pair) made the fuck up.

 

[Alan]

Weren't committing anywhere near as many forward as the first half. Dest and Robinson camped in your own half and midfield 10 yards deeper.

Partly because Wales were just lumping it at big Kief.

If Pulisic isn't losing the ball/going down too easily/getting kicked to shit I don't think we end up under so much pressure (which isn't exactly rocket science, I grant you).

 

[jd1981]

I don't have an issue Hartson's bias, he's broadcasting to a British audience, I hope he is. The underdog, Little Wales vibe can get in the bin though. Before kick off that's a 50/50 game

The plucky Wales mantra comes out when it suits as does the “we’ve only got 3million people” comment
Fair enough but don’t big it up before hand and talk about how you’ll dispose of the US and Iran.
Kiefer Moore was even talking about knocking England out.
Yep you might do but you might want to concentrate on the first 2 games first.
Clive Tyldsley tonight took his sycophantic, patronising behaviour to new levels tonight.

 

[PuntsWolf]

I don't have an issue Hartson's bias, he's broadcasting to a British audience, I hope he is. The underdog, Little Wales vibe can get in the bin though. Before kick off that's a 50/50 game

Going nuts when USA players going down. Then last 15 minutes didn’t say a word when Wales were dropping like flies!

 

[jd1981]

Going nuts when USA players going down. Then last 15 minutes didn’t say a word when Wales were dropping like flies!

I think Danny Murphy and the BBC received umpteen complaints after England v Panama in 2018 because he referred to England as “we” and didn’t account for the rest of the British viewers.
Co-comms yep don’t mind passion but at least have a small degree of balance.
Any Wales fan could’ve done an equally as informative job as him tonight.

 

[WsWolf]

If Pulisic isn't losing the ball/going down too easily/getting kicked to shit I don't think we end up under so much pressure (which isn't exactly rocket science, I grant you).

I'd be more annoyed that Aaronson seemingly hates Tim Weah. Had two simple through balls which put him 1v1 and ignored him both times, the stupid prick.

 

[Alan]

Aaronson is a great little footballer but I have no idea how you fit him in a team. Kind of a Dave Edwards on heroin.

 

[Quirkafleeg]

America are pretty wank aren't they...

 

[Langers]

I don't mind Hartson or a bit of bias on co-comms.

What I do mind is the fucking twat next to him overhyping each sentence he utters.

I thought Wales got a point in a tough opening fixture with a good 2nd half performance in an entertaining match.

Tyldesley seemed to be describing some kind of herculean extravaganza that will be etched in the memories every human for all time.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

We were shit. We dodged a bullet. We might go through. We might not. Tyldesley is an absolute apocalyptocunt.

 

[Sniffer]

The Bale monologue after the equaliser was excruciating.

 

[jd1981]

I don't mind Hartson or a bit of bias on co-comms.

What I do mind is the fucking twat next to him overhyping each sentence he utters.

I thought Wales got a point in a tough opening fixture with a good 2nd half performance in an entertaining match.

Tyldesley seemed to be describing some kind of herculean extravaganza that will be etched in the memories every human for all time.

I literally can’t bide the bloke and I find it amazing how many people think he’s a great commentator.
Little one liners and an attempts at humour
Patronising and thinking the viewer has never watched a game before.
Talking to much
Arrogant and dismissive attitude to the side that will have a smaller audience.
Liverpool v Wolves December 2020 the way he talked about us was a level par of how he would talk about San Marino at Wembley in a WCQ.
Believe it or not Clive players and fans from nations outside the UK are equally as passionate about their side.

 

[PuntsWolf]

Kept saying “Wales have set themselves up a little base camp” as if having a FK just inside the USA half is on a par with setting up to tackle Everest.