Metal Reviews

Oh come on, that Paraguay game heated up in the second half, Spain where never blending or anything. In the group matches they were neverreally offensive either where they? Didn't they play 4-5-1 in a couple of matches there?

By all means, you have probably watched more Spain matches than I have, however, I feel that they've been very unimpressive on attack the whole WC. They have been tactically slick, which of course is great for them. However, compared to the last EC when they where completely dominating, I don't feel they've been playing as good offensively here. I feel that most attacks ends in frustration for them, and I don't think that total shots thing matters as much. There are a lot of worthless shots taken, and aren't a measure of offensive greatness in my opinion at least. Except that Portugal game they haven't really been dominating their opponents have they?


Jesus take a break already. I get it, you dont like spain. But if youre going to criticize them, the least you could do is get your shit straight. Spain has spent the whole tourament attacking. Its difficult to score when every team parks the bus in front of their goal.

Offensively Villa has been producing, which is good for them seeing as how Torres have been shit all tournament. We'll see. In my opinion, Spain isn't the best team in the world. Even if they beat Holland. They've had the bounces on their side all WC, which good teams of course tend to have. We'll see. Not worthy winners IMO. That's just my opinion though, attack it as much as you'd like to, it's not gonna change.

Again, having Villa run up alone doesn't count as attacking. When Spain plays football it's like a roulette.

Have you even watched any of Spain's games This is like the worst description of their style in the world...

Have you even watched any of Spain's games This is like the worst description of their style in the world...

I gotta say though that I REALLY enjoy seeing Pique play. Loving that guy. Don't know why, may be because he's a former Red, but I find his style pretty refreshing. Technical defender that does score a couple of goals.

As much as I dislike Spain, their attacking goes through their midfield more than any other team. Xavi, Alonso and Iniesta are the fundament of their attack, so I obviously disagree with Fridge here.

What I'm trying to argue is the quality, which I don't think have been top notch, I also find their style of play different and less appealing than earlier.

Even Paul Gascoigne's agent has admitted he has been left "speechless" by the former star's latest bizarre behaviour: turning up to the police stand-off with Raoul Moat claiming to be the fugitive's friend and offering to supply him with a can of lager, a fishing rod and a dressing gown.

Informed of the news, Gascoigne's agent Kenny Shepherd said: "He's doing what? I am sitting having an evening meal in Mallorca. I'm speechless."

The police refused to let the former footballer through their cordon to speak to Moat after finally cornering the former Newcastle bouncer in the village of Rothbury. They dismissed Gascoigne's claim that he was a close friend of the accused killer - who later committed suicide.

Described as 'clearly inebriated' by Sky News, Gascoigne told a radio station that he had brought Moat "a can of lager, some chicken, a mobile phone and something to keep warm".

He then later told reporters: "I didn't come here for a publicity stunt. I was sitting in the house with nothing to do and I felt sorry for him. I got in a taxi and went to stay in a B&B.

"All I have to do is walk through the moors shouting, 'Moaty it's Gazza.' Someone has given him drugs and made him like that. I'll speak to him - I am a good friend of his. I've known him for years. I'd like him to talk to me one to one. If he goes to jail, I'll go to jail and visit him a couple of times a month."

"I have brought him a fishing rod. I'm risking my life to make sure he's alright."

Moat shot himself in the early hours of Saturday morning.