Ping Pong Politico

Ping ponger with an interest in politics of the right. Supporter of nation state democracy. Viva Brexit! Vote Reform UK

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

Agreed except for Saka, good cross for the goal but otherwise poor

[Piers Morgan @piersmorgan]

Pickford’s been superb too, and so have Rice, Gordon, and Saka. Best England performance of the World Cup so far - but need to tighten up at the back.

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

Yep. Silly tackle. Foot too high

[talkSPORT @talkSPORT]

Do you think this was a red card, YES or NO? 🤔

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

Agreed. I've always thought Bellingham is better at 8....

[Outright Alpha @OutrightAlpha]

@henrywinter The sort of game where Bellingham’s limitations as a no 10 were highlighted. A deep lying defence needs to be picked apart by an incisive pass or teasing cross. He’s a great player but that’s not in his locker.

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

Unfortunately we left most of the players capable of magic at home....

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

It was never going to be a tea party in Boston but England really made a meal of this group-stage game. They lacked imagination, a touch of magic, a finish. A draw was all England deserved, nothing more. Ghana defended superbly. #ENG #FIFAWorldCup #ENGGHA

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

I also said that earlier. @HarryMaguire93 would break out of defence or score you a header
It's also the sort of game where you want @ColePalmer_1o @PhilFoden and @JackGrealish

[Sav 🇾🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @jonmikesav8]

These games you want Harry Maguire 🤷🏼‍♂️

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

A more honest speech would have been to admit that he wasn't up to the job

[Jon Sopel @jonsopel]

A speech of great dignity and even more pain - and probably anger

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

Couldn't disagree more. We just need the right leader with the right policies and then they will get three terms like Maggie

[Matthew Syed @matthewsyed]

Starmer was hated. Says far more about the electorate than the man. Impossible to govern when people want welfare, triple lock, tax loopholes, NIMBYist vetoes, while also hating the low growth, high debt economy this entails. Starmer was a good man leading an ungovernable country

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

Don't forget the small boats

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

Keir has given huge service to our country and I want to thank him for his leadership and dedication during such a challenging period.

His decision marks the beginning of a transition and it is important that this process is conducted in an orderly and responsible way. I will put myself forward as part of this process.

The country expects stability, seriousness and a continued focus on the issues that matter most and that is what it will get.

As we move forward, our priority must be to work together to get the country back to where we all want it to be. People want to see progress on economic growth, cost of living, public services, housing and opportunities for the next generation. Political change should never distract from the responsibility to improve people's lives.

The Labour movement has always been at its strongest when it looks forward with confidence and purpose. This is what we will do from here and we will make sure this transition is a positive process of renewal for our party and our country.

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

Are you really saying that "Stop Brexit Man" Steve Bray played that unintentionally?

[Jonathan Anthony @JonBAnthony11]

@PaulEmbery It wasnt just 'music' was it? it was Ode to Joy - the EU Anthem. An entirely unintentional, but brilliant piece of very British satire from a very British moron. Delicious.

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

Not sure why they would be fuming but I agree she's the best pundit. Not sure why they put her in a kitchen though? Small feet?

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

@theawayfans Yep

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

Saka not even in top 30. Bellingham better at 8 than 10. Your list is well off

[CounterPressers @CounterPressers]

This couldn’t be further from the truth, world class is top 3 in your position:

Harry Kane is a top 3 CF
Declan Rice is a top 3 CM
Jude Bellingham is a top 3 #10
Reece James is a top 3 RB
Bukayo Saka is a top 3 RW

At the very least, there’s 5 world class players with players like Marcus Rashford, Elliot Anderson and Nico O’Reilly all on the fringes.

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

Correct. Unfortunate that he didn't retire after that game. Italia 90 was clearly a tournament too far for Shilton

[Bob Buxton @BobBuxtonLeeds]

@LutonTownExile Without Shilton in he last qualifier away to Poland, we wouldn't have been at the World Cup

He was absolutely outstanding including a very late, fingertip save onto the bar

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

He's not even the best right wingers at Arsenal. Sakashit

[ReadTheGame @ReadTheGameHQ]

@indication066 Our best winger?

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

On the contrary, we can play our skillful playmakers like Palmer and Foden instead of the useless wingers that we only play because we need pace alongside the cart horse Kane.

[H 🇾🇪 @HugoNM31]

England are in for a decade of mediocrity once Kane retires

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

Hateley would walk into today's squad.

[John @Ramma_____]

I know its always hard to compare players from different era’s but from Englands 1986 & 1990 World cup squads, how many of them could play at the top level in today’s game?

1986 🇲🇽

❌ Peter Shilton
❌ Gary Mabbutt Stevens
❌ Kenny Sansom
✅ Glenn Hoddle
❌ Alvin Martin
❌ Terry Butcher
✅ Bryan Robson
❌ Ray Wilkins
❌ Mark Hateley
✅ Gary Lineker
✅ Chris Waddle
❌ Viv Anderson
❌ Chris Woods
❌ Terry Fenwick
❌ Gary A. Stevens
❌ Peter Reid
❌ Trevor Steven
❌ Steve Hodge
✅ John Barnes
✅ Peter Beardsley
❌ Kenny Dixon
❌ Gary Bailey

1990 🇮🇹

Only Gascoigne, Seaman & Platt to be added alongside those already mentioned above

Possibly Des Walker but I’d need convincing, rest go in the bin.

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

Many thanks for your hard work. Good luck in Suffolk for when the time comes.

[Dr David Bull @drdavidbull]

🚨Dear Reformers,

After months of hard campaigning, I hope you can understand that I was utterly shattered and needed some well earned rest and recuperation, which is why this is my first post since stepping down as Chairman.

I leave the role incredibly proud of the unprecedented progress we made during the eleven months I served as party Chairman.

During my tenure, our results were nothing short of phenomenal. We became the largest political party. On average, we welcomed a remarkable 6,000 new members every single month and to top it all off, we made another major breakthrough at the local elections. We gained nearly 1,500 councillors and we took control of 17 new councils. Something the establishment said was impossible.

And I want to be really clear. None of this would have been possible without you, the members and supporters. Your commitment, dedication and passion shines through whenever I meet you.

As I travelled across the country on my Chairman’s Tour and met thousands of you, I was genuinely overwhelmed by the warmth and support I received at every event. Please know that feeling is entirely mutual.

I know Lee Anderson will continue the fight brilliantly, and as someone who has been in Reform for a long time, he knows exactly what it means to be a Reformer.

I now turn my attention to my home county of Suffolk as I look to return to elected politics.

I remain fully convinced that @reformparty_uk is Britain’s last chance. 🇬🇧

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

You should be going. You have never let us down when it matterred in the tournaments. Gutted for you

[Harry Maguire @HarryMaguire93]

I was confident I could of played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had. I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision.

I’ve loved nothing more than putting that shirt on and representing my country over the years.

I wish the players, all the best this summer 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

It wasn't advisory. The government spent £9 million on a leaflet that said "we will implement your decision".

[K woods @Craigdoodz]

@JuliaHB1 @wesstreeting The Brexit referendum was only advisory. It had no clear manifesto of what Brexit would consist of. It was from a decade ago. It won with a 2% majority. Treating it as sacrosanct is undemocratic.

[Ping Pong Politico @PP_Politico]

The recent election results show that the revolt of British People's against the establishment, started in 2016, continues. The third and final stage on this journey is a general election. Hopefully @reformparty_uk can beat Burnham in Makerfield then the fallout will allow it