Was that the Venables that gave up a two goal lead to Iran? I’m sure everyone would have loved us to have Bielsa or Nagelsmith or Koeman...

I agree. The original post claimed that Popa had achieved less than the sum of the parts. I disagreed.🤷‍♂️

Are you suggesting our squad is better than Turkey’s? The US?

You are correct. I didn’t say that. Well done. 🏆

Round of 16 would be an easy birdie if not an eagle. This is a clear par (if not a birdie). Made it out of the group without too much...

Meant ACL

I’m basing my assessment on quantified data that indicates our ‘parts’ aren’t as good as other teams’ ‘parts’.

I didn’t say anything about perennial winner. You’re confusing me with someone else.

That is a major tournament at international level. I think you mean, you don’t get that in one off knockout games. But your implication...

I’m just trying to understand the way you rate managers … having stated Popa is out of his depth.

Performing to the sum of our parts would have had us losing every game in the group stages. The squads of our opponents are all more...

Asian Cup?

Where would you rate Nagelsmith? Unable to get that German squad beyond the last 32? Where would you rate Bielsa? Unable to get 16th...

Supporters are always a bit emotional and volatile. I've always thought (and stated in these forums) that Popa and Arnold before him...

Popa’s not an idiot. My only real criticism of the lineup for Egypt was again wasting Ira at 9. We scored twice against Turkey yet never...