When we moved in there was a step crack in our bedroom. It wasn't particularly wide, definitely couldn't get a coin in there, so we had a plasterer tape it and skim the wall. A year later and its coming back, exactly the same place, running from the window to the ceiling. It's only hairline at the moment. There is no crack on the outside wall but the mortar looks like it needs repointing in a few places. Is this a structural issue?
EDiT the losers at r/threelions banned me for this
Everything I've read today, including conversations I've had with friends and colleagues give the impression that somehow England deserved to win last night and things only started going south when Tuchel switched to a back 5 at about 70 minutes.
I must've been watching a different game. England were, as they have been all tournament bar Croatia and parts of the Mexico game, underwhelming for the whole 101 minutes.
First half last night was very stop start, neither team gained the upper hand or created any chances.
Second half, Argentina are starting to play and create a decent chance with Pickford saving from Alvarez. At this point all the stats were in Argentinas favour, possession, momentum, shots, xg, touches in oppo box all suggested Argentina were the ones in control of the game. That fit with how I saw the game. England then scored out of the blue, with a helping hand from Martinez who fluffed his clearance to Rogers. England ahead, marginally against the run of play.
at that point, Argentina galvanise and start creating more chances, the Gonzalez header being the best chance. Messi is taking hold of the ball and England, despite being ahead, are already firmly on the backfoot before TT switches to a back 5. When he does, the Argies have free reign to attack and created multiple chances and scored twice to deservedly win the game.
This idea that somehow for 70.minutes England were incontrol is complete nonsense, yet that is the narrative developing among fans and media alike.
So let me give you my counter narrative. England are a team full of 6 or 7 out of 10 players, except Bellingham and Kane (9s). Except for the Croatia game and parts of the Mexico game, they have struggled to impose their will on lesser teams, and relied solely on Bellinghams magic to get them though. The tactical and disciplined approach to possession and risk aversion means you are able to prevent lesser teams from scoring and usually nick a goal when opposition legs are tired (a la Euro 24). Conversely, that risk aversion works against you when playing teams on or above your level, which is what we saw last night. The Argies have a bench they can draw on, as you do. They are a team with more talented individuals but crucially they are prepared to take risks which is why they started to turn the screw long before TT switching to a back 5. Ultimately, you lost last night because you came up against a better team and Tuchels switch to a back 5 merely exacerbated a situation that was already slipping beyond your control. Why cant England fans see what the rest of the world see, that you are not as good as you think you are.
This is my go to and it works for me at 2k, one of my most successful heroes. The attack speed and extra tank is really nice and switching to int solves early mana problems.
I get flamed a lot for it though.
Am I missing anything?
Promising youngster Jeff Ekhator has gone to die on the bench of Juventus. Thank goodness Liberali had the sense to choose Como over a return to Milan.