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7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 2:31 pm
by worcester_ccfc
Wales host Spain tonight at the Principality Stadium. Kick off is at 7.45pm.

You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Football and S4C.

Gareth Bale out injured.


Wales squad

Wayne Hennessey (Crystal Palace), Danny Ward (Leicester City), Adam Davies (Barnsley), Ashley Williams (Stoke City), James Chester (Aston Villa), Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Gunter (Reading), Connor Roberts (Swansea City), Christopher Mepham (Brentford), Jazz Richards (Cardiff City), Ethan Ampadu (Chelsea), Joe Rodon (Swansea City), Declan John (Swansea City), Joe Allen (Stoke City), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Andy King (Leicester City), David Brooks (Bournemouth), Matthew Smith (FC Twente), Gareth Bale (Real Madrid), Ben Woodburn (Sheffield United), Harry Wilson (Derby County), Tom Lawrence (Derby County), Sam Vokes (Burnley), George Thomas (Scunthorpe United), Tyler Roberts (Leeds United).

Spain squad

David De Gea (Manchester United), Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea), Pau Lopez (Real Betis), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Jonny Otto (Wolves), Marcos Alonso (Chelsea), Jose Gaya (Valencia), Nacho Fernandez (Real Madrid), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Raul Albiol (Napoli), Marc Bartra (Real Betis), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Saul Niguez (Atletico Madrid), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Suso (AC Milan), Rodri (Atletico Madrid), Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid), Alvaro Morata (Chelsea), Paco Alcacer (Borussia Dortmund), Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo), Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia)

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 3:08 pm
by pembroke allan
Should be on the red button sky 401 :occasion5:

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:03 pm
by Bananas
It's like a library. Awful atmosphere, shame on you Giggs u knob and Shem on the FAW. TERRIBLE ATMOSPHERE FROM PART TIME TOURISTS. NEVER EVER AGAIN.

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:09 pm
by Taff on the Mersey
Poor defending in any game. Dreadful.

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:12 pm
by TommyP
Bananas wrote:It's like a library. Awful atmosphere, shame on you Giggs u knob and Shem on the FAW. TERRIBLE ATMOSPHERE FROM PART TIME TOURISTS. NEVER EVER AGAIN.


Coming across as pretty alright on my stream :?

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:13 pm
by norms76
Shit atmosphere and a massive pitch, handed Spain a massive advantage playing here (not that they need any advantages.)

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:14 pm
by Bananas
TommyP wrote:
Bananas wrote:It's like a library. Awful atmosphere, shame on you Giggs u knob and Shem on the FAW. TERRIBLE ATMOSPHERE FROM PART TIME TOURISTS. NEVER EVER AGAIN.


Coming across as pretty alright on my stream :?

It's like an egg game, a morgue. Giggs out.

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:18 pm
by Bananas
Giggs out ASAP

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:18 pm
by thomasblue
The feel good factor and connection around this welsh team is draining game by game.

Giggs was a poor choice to carry on the fantastic work of Coleman.

His team selection in this match is sunday league standard, Four full backs and only one recognised Centre back ?

Absolute joke this will end up a beating by 7/8 goals.

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:42 pm
by pembroke allan
Playing 3 at back not working and very poor defending to say least.

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:45 pm
by Forever Blue
Frightening by Spain! Wales are being ripped apart. Back three just not working. Not even certain Gareth Bale would make a difference here. Plenty of work for Ryan Giggs at half time - any score possible here!!! HT0-3

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:46 pm
by Forever Blue
Gareth Bale award

Gareth Bale comes on to the pitch at half time to receive his Golden Boot award after breaking Ian Rush’s goalscoring record against China in March!

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:47 pm
by 2blue2handle
Not sure what people expected didn't they beat Croatia 6-0 recently, a team who got to the final of the world Cup that we couldn't even qualify for under Coleman despite being a top seed.

Fully back Giggs, like I did Tosh as I can see he is trying to do the right thing and bring on the new generation which is needed now.

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:50 pm
by pembroke allan
2blue2handle wrote:Not sure what people expected didn't they beat Croatia 6-0 recently, a team who got to the final of the world Cup that we couldn't even qualify for under Coleman despite being a top seed.

Fully back Giggs, like I did Tosh as I can see he is trying to do the right thing and bring on the new generation which is needed now.



Agree was never an easy game especially as trying to give youngsters more experience because won't always have bale/ ramsey in team. Hopefully he's learned 3 at back is not working. :old:

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:51 pm
by Forever Blue
Subs

Ashley Williams is replaced by James Chester and Harry Wilson is replaced by David Brooks.

For Spain, De Gea is replaced by Kepa while Sergio Ramos is replaced by Marc Bartra. Saul Niguez comes off for Koke.

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:57 pm
by thomasblue
pembroke allan wrote:
2blue2handle wrote:Not sure what people expected didn't they beat Croatia 6-0 recently, a team who got to the final of the world Cup that we couldn't even qualify for under Coleman despite being a top seed.

Fully back Giggs, like I did Tosh as I can see he is trying to do the right thing and bring on the new generation which is needed now.



Agree was never an easy game especially as trying to give youngsters more experience because won't always have bale/ ramsey in team. Hopefully he's learned 3 at back is not working. :old:


3 at the back can work. But only if you play the right players, who in there right mind thinks playing 2 full backs in Chris Gunter and Ben Davies either side of a single Centre back is a good idea against one of the best sides in the world.

Add to that the fact hes playing another 2 full backs in midfield alongside a 17 year old kid.

I want to give Giggs a chance but his team selection tonight is a absolute joke.

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:02 pm
by 2blue2handle
thomasblue wrote:
pembroke allan wrote:
2blue2handle wrote:Not sure what people expected didn't they beat Croatia 6-0 recently, a team who got to the final of the world Cup that we couldn't even qualify for under Coleman despite being a top seed.

Fully back Giggs, like I did Tosh as I can see he is trying to do the right thing and bring on the new generation which is needed now.



Agree was never an easy game especially as trying to give youngsters more experience because won't always have bale/ ramsey in team. Hopefully he's learned 3 at back is not working. :old:


3 at the back can work. But only if you play the right players, who in there right mind thinks playing 2 full backs in Chris Gunter and Ben Davies either side of a single Centre back is a good idea against one of the best sides in the world.

Add to that the fact hes playing another 2 full backs in midfield alongside a 17 year old kid.

I want to give Giggs a chance but his team selection tonight is a absolute joke.


Gunter and Davies have played a lot in a back 3 especially for Wales, not to much of a concern in that.

It's a friendly, time to try new things. Problem is Spain are a class act.

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:14 pm
by pembroke allan
thomasblue wrote:
pembroke allan wrote:
2blue2handle wrote:Not sure what people expected didn't they beat Croatia 6-0 recently, a team who got to the final of the world Cup that we couldn't even qualify for under Coleman despite being a top seed.

Fully back Giggs, like I did Tosh as I can see he is trying to do the right thing and bring on the new generation which is needed now.



Agree was never an easy game especially as trying to give youngsters more experience because won't always have bale/ ramsey in team. Hopefully he's learned 3 at back is not working. :old:


3 at the back can work. But only if you play the right players, who in there right mind thinks playing 2 full backs in Chris Gunter and Ben Davies either side of a single Centre back is a good idea against one of the best sides in the world.

Add to that the fact hes playing another 2 full backs in midfield alongside a 17 year old kid.

I want to give Giggs a chance but his team selection tonight is a absolute joke.



Didn't say couldn't work a back 3 just that its not tonight all 3 goals were mainly having 3 defenders which allowed Spain to much room, and give giggs a bit of leeway as needs to use youngsters regardless of the quality of opposition and quality Spain is. :old:

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:27 pm
by thomasblue
pembroke allan wrote:
thomasblue wrote:
pembroke allan wrote:
2blue2handle wrote:Not sure what people expected didn't they beat Croatia 6-0 recently, a team who got to the final of the world Cup that we couldn't even qualify for under Coleman despite being a top seed.

Fully back Giggs, like I did Tosh as I can see he is trying to do the right thing and bring on the new generation which is needed now.



Agree was never an easy game especially as trying to give youngsters more experience because won't always have bale/ ramsey in team. Hopefully he's learned 3 at back is not working. :old:


3 at the back can work. But only if you play the right players, who in there right mind thinks playing 2 full backs in Chris Gunter and Ben Davies either side of a single Centre back is a good idea against one of the best sides in the world.

Add to that the fact hes playing another 2 full backs in midfield alongside a 17 year old kid.

I want to give Giggs a chance but his team selection tonight is a absolute joke.



Didn't say couldn't work a back 3 just that its not tonight all 3 goals were mainly having 3 defenders which allowed Spain to much room, and give giggs a bit of leeway as needs to use youngsters regardless of the quality of opposition and quality Spain is. :old:


Experimenting with younsters is fine, but when you play this type of quality you need to have a solid experianced defensive base. Experiment going forward not defensively against spain.

If he wanted to try a new defence/formation out he should have played a lesser team whilst doing it.

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:39 pm
by pembroke allan
thomasblue wrote:
pembroke allan wrote:
thomasblue wrote:
pembroke allan wrote:
2blue2handle wrote:Not sure what people expected didn't they beat Croatia 6-0 recently, a team who got to the final of the world Cup that we couldn't even qualify for under Coleman despite being a top seed.

Fully back Giggs, like I did Tosh as I can see he is trying to do the right thing and bring on the new generation which is needed now.



Agree was never an easy game especially as trying to give youngsters more experience because won't always have bale/ ramsey in team. Hopefully he's learned 3 at back is not working. :old:


3 at the back can work. But only if you play the right players, who in there right mind thinks playing 2 full backs in Chris Gunter and Ben Davies either side of a single Centre back is a good idea against one of the best sides in the world.

Add to that the fact hes playing another 2 full backs in midfield alongside a 17 year old kid.

I want to give Giggs a chance but his team selection tonight is a absolute joke.



Didn't say couldn't work a back 3 just that its not tonight all 3 goals were mainly having 3 defenders which allowed Spain to much room, and give giggs a bit of leeway as needs to use youngsters regardless of the quality of opposition and quality Spain is. :old:


Experimenting with younsters is fine, but when you play this type of quality you need to have a solid experianced defensive base. Experiment going forward not defensively against spain.

If he wanted to try a new defence/formation out he should have played a lesser team whilst doing it.



Totally agree but now there are less friendlies due to nations cup so have to play who we can? But must say 2nd half lot better and deserved the goal so to me not a waste of time and no need to castgate giggs for trying different ways ready for serious games :thumbup:

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:41 pm
by 2blue2handle
4-1 and plenty learned ready for the important games.

Obviously not first 11 but lessons learnt. Looking forward to the Ireland game now.

Re: 7.45PM TONIGHT “ WALES v SPAIN “ MATCH THREAD

PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 10:44 pm
by snoopystorm
2blue2handle wrote:4-1 and plenty learned ready for the important games.

Obviously not first 11 but lessons learnt. Looking forward to the Ireland game now.



Biggest lesson to be taken from that from on the pitch is we can’t play on a rugby pitch