Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted July 1 Subscriber Posted July 1 Martinez is such an embarrassing manager. The Portugal manager at the last World Cup wasn't scared to drop Ronaldo in some matches to benefit the team. Martinez has never been able to challenge or manage egos in his dressing room which is why we're treated to Ronaldo taking every free kick and shooting from any distance or angle. His ego and desperation for personal glory comes before the team effort. 4 Quote
Michael Posted July 1 Posted July 1 16 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: Martinez is such an embarrassing manager. The Portugal manager at the last World Cup wasn't scared to drop Ronaldo in some matches to benefit the team. Martinez has never been able to challenge or manage egos in his dressing room which is why we're treated to Ronaldo taking every free kick and shooting from any distance or angle. His ego and desperation for personal glory comes before the team effort. Yes, but he never had to play Ronaldo in the 1st place. Fernando Santos dropped Cristiano Ronaldo for the last World Cup and thus did the hard part. Martinez never needed to recall Ronaldo unless he rated him. So he obviously rates him. I agree that Ronaldo is selfish at times, but then again players like him do bring leadership quality and lift the morale of the team. Quote
Michael Posted July 1 Posted July 1 If this game goes to penalties, I'd fancy Slovenia to win it with Oblak in goal. Quote
Michael Posted July 1 Posted July 1 Slovenia have drawn all their 4 matches at these Euros so far in the 90 mins they've played. They are a tough nut to crack. Quote
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted July 1 Subscriber Posted July 1 Just now, Rick said: Has this been yet another dull game? If you thought the game earlier in the day was bad phew. Quote
Rick Posted July 1 Posted July 1 Just now, Mel81x said: If you thought the game earlier in the day was bad phew. The entire tournament, save for about 4/5 games, has been awful. Quote
Administrator Stan Posted July 1 Author Administrator Posted July 1 4 minutes ago, Michael said: Yes, but he never had to play Ronaldo in the 1st place. Fernando Santos dropped Cristiano Ronaldo for the last World Cup and thus did the hard part. Martinez never needed to recall Ronaldo unless he rated him. So he obviously rates him. I agree that Ronaldo is selfish at times, but then again players like him do bring leadership quality and lift the morale of the team. Ronaldo's own morale seems very low. He seems quite emotional and frustrated. Maybe if he relinquished some control the other players might get a change to step up. Quote
Moderator Tommy Posted July 1 Moderator Posted July 1 If this goes to penalties, I think Ronaldo will try to take all five for Portugal. 2 1 Quote
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted July 1 Subscriber Posted July 1 1 minute ago, Tommy said: If this goes to penalties, I think Ronaldo will try to take all five for Portugal. Why stop there he'll take the Slovenian ones too. 1 Quote
Administrator Stan Posted July 1 Author Administrator Posted July 1 1 minute ago, Rick said: Has this been yet another dull game? 1 minute ago, Mel81x said: If you thought the game earlier in the day was bad phew. Earlier one was worse considering the individual quality available from both teams. Maybe if the commentators stopped licking Ronaldo's arse and focused on other players like Cancelo who bossed the 2nd half, and the Slovenia defence as well, the perception might be different. I expected more from Portugal, Slovenia have been dogged and stuck to their game plan. Just now, Rick said: The entire tournament, save for about 4/5 games, has been awful. Thought it's been a decent tournament so far. Can't have every game going full pelt. Quote
Devil Posted July 1 Posted July 1 (edited) 26 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: Martinez is such an embarrassing manager. The Portugal manager at the last World Cup wasn't scared to drop Ronaldo in some matches to benefit the team. Martinez has never been able to challenge or manage egos in his dressing room which is why we're treated to Ronaldo taking every free kick and shooting from any distance or angle. His ego and desperation for personal glory comes before the team effort. You have to question this situation, Ronaldo has played every game so far. I don't think Martinez has got control of this side anymore. He's got younger more mobile strikers available. If he was scoring goals fair enough but he's not even scoring goals. Edited July 1 by Devil Quote
Administrator Stan Posted July 1 Author Administrator Posted July 1 Do it for everyone, Oblak... Quote
Administrator Stan Posted July 1 Author Administrator Posted July 1 Hahahaha he actually did save it. Get in. Quote
Administrator Stan Posted July 1 Author Administrator Posted July 1 Justice. Brilliant from Oblak. Quote
Administrator Stan Posted July 1 Author Administrator Posted July 1 Just now, Bluewolf said: Would like to see him miss this.. Think everyone who isn't Portuguese wished this 1 Quote
Devil Posted July 1 Posted July 1 Knew he was going to miss it. Crazy this, why won't Martinez give anyone else a go. Quote
Michael Posted July 1 Posted July 1 It wasn't even a bad penalty from Ronaldo, just a lovely save from Oblak! That will do Oblak's confidence no damage if this match does indeed go to penalties. Quote
Devil Posted July 1 Posted July 1 Just now, Stan said: Justice. Brilliant from Oblak. It was a penalty, his leg took him down without contact with the ball. Doesn't matter now. Quote
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