Squidge: George Ford is the best 10 in the world Eddie Jones: *drops Ford*

Yeah, this age like fine wine after that masterclass against Argentina

I paid way more attention to this than I have any of my lectures

Odd way of spelling Andy Goode

I mean, I’ll watch the 40 minute cut. I’ve got nothing better to do 😂

This is ageing well.

This video aged like a fine wine, sour at first but oh so tasty now.

Ford suffers from the old “he’s so good that nobody really notices him being so good” and thus he’s so often underrated

I made an audible "PFFT" sound when I saw the title to this video, but now I'm converted. Can't wait to quote this video like it's my own analysis next time I'm in the pub (in the year 2075).

Eddie Jones is kicking himself that he didn't check Squidge's page before making team selection for the Scotland match...

Haven’t watched yet, but my reaction upon seeing this was “oh this’ll be a tasty video”! Squidge hasn’t let us down in 3 years so far so I’m excited

Coming back to this after his performance against Argentina

Just watched the Argentina game... Yeah. I agree.

Who else is back here after hearing Ford is starting the match against Argentina this weekend?

About bloody time some one has noticed how good he is

There’s probably nothing that cracks me up more than hearing a new name for Jonny Sexton

Agree entirely. When everyone is trying to knock the door down Ford looks under the mat for the key!

Ntamack still has better hair

You are forgetting Duncan Weir

Pretty quality rn

This aged well.

“Jumbo-wasp sex crime” is the best so far 10/10

My sheer excitement when I saw this was embarrassing. I've been saying it for a while, but Ford is world class, and I understand there are flashier players, but man if you need someone to do a job and execute a gameplay, Ford is the guy.

Excited for this video. Still remember when Eddie Jones said Ford can be the best 10 in the world when Ford was considering a move to France

Congrats on 3 years Squidge

I've seen pretty much every video you've ever done, and enjoyed all of them. This is one of the absolute best

This is the best ive ever seen. Its like the complete works of Shakespeare crossed with Lawrence of Arabia but with better sex seans. Thank you so much for making it. I shall share it where ever i can

As usual, superb, intelligent analysis. We need to see you on shows and panels, no commentator or pundit breaks down the game so competently.

I have always rated him for England, never understood why people dislike him...

Anyone came to enjoy after that stunner vs the Argies

You're feeling pretty pleased with yourself now I guess

Squidge, this is the main reason I stick with the channel and why I subscribed in the first place. You can analyze and see things that many people overlook. Truth be told I'm still ignorant of a lot of things in Rugby because I've only ever learned about the game by watching or asking questions to friends who know the game better than me. American XD. However, you help me see the game on a deeper level and I hope you'll keep the content coming. Happy 6 Nations Week!

Bold claim, let's go to the comments for analysis

Ford is a perfect example of rugby league trained players translating their skills into union, he does text book league things like drawing in defenders effortlessly

This video is the kind of content I love most about your channel. I know its hard to a deep dive like this and still be able to stay monetarily ahead but I am here for it if you figure out how. Loving the content as always!

As a tigers fan, I applaud you for being able to find this much footage of us playing at least sub-par rugby from the last few years

This is a fantastic video!! Love the (as always) perfectly comprehensible analysis of such a complex and fast-moving game. The simplicity you bring to your videos is fantastic, all your points are so well made. It's not only made so easy to follow but its also so endlessly engaging!!! I've noticed in a few of the recent Squidge videos that sometimes the audio can jump in volume quite suddenly at times. You could possibly fix this by compressing and raising the gain of your spoken narrations to match the level of the commentary clips that are occasionally spliced in. Then add a limiter to the master channel of your audio to help ensure the audio as a whole doesn't clip, this will also help to level out the volume. Video is fantastic though!! The analysis of the way George Ford reads a backline is so interesting to watch!!! Been absolutely loving all the recent vids mate keep it up!

So glad you made this. I've been rating Ford for many years and always thought England played best with him on the park. The fact that Eddie Jones has pretty much consistently picked Ford at FH is probably the thing I am most grateful about having him as England coach. I can imagine so many others who would have just kept playing Faz at 10 and missed out on the amazing playmaking ability Ford has. Glad he's getting some well earned appreciation here. Thanks as always Squidge for thought provoking deeply analysed content.

i love these videos, the ones where you explore a topic more interesting than just a single match analysis (which i also love, i just love these ones more)

'Hear their name a lot in commentary, but not in the punditry'. Perfect way to put it.

The best 20 minutes of anything of seen in ages. Look forward to watching it again at 0.75 speed (as I often have too). Keep up the good work. Roll on the 6 nations....

Squidge, the man who speaks like he's just been told he's getting paid by the number of words he can cram into each minute

2:39 in, and from just your intro and setup im getting giddy with excitement to here the rest of the breakdown. You too good. By far the best rugby analyst! 👍🏿✌🏿🇿🇦

That was one of the most fun and entertaining videos, packed with info and examples. Incredible work. Thanks for the continuous education.

France and England are blessed with their choice for 10's, at least we have all of the Byrne brothers.

Worth it for the sheer variety of nicknames for a 10. "Primary egg slapper" won it for me.

Make another one this is the best thing I’ve watched all week

The amount of effort going into these videos is insane. Great video.

Squidge, I hear you loud and clear. I am listening, learning and will take time to reflect. But... HANRÉ flippen POLLARD!

If anyone else had a headline stating this I'd laugh in their faces but it's damn robbie!! If he says it it has to be truth

Thanks for making this. Really enjoyed it and learnt so much. All hail George!

Great analysis! Love this type of content, player or team focused!!! Looking forward to match analysis in the 6N! Remember to enjoy it as well!!

The real question is when will the video on support lines be published as promised many many videos ago

I was literally about to comment some shit about Pollard when he stopped me XD

Always learn something new about rugby every time I watch one of your videos, and this one was the gift that kept on giving. Thank you

I loved this. Absolutely brilliant. But I can't be the only one who wants to see the 45 minute, directors cut of this video.

Genuinely is so slept on when it comes to fly half’s! Think he embodies the idea of being so good he goes unnoticed sometimes IMO - wish he was welsh lmao

Was about to ask about Pollard right as you said to wait😂😂

The analysis level is way above anything else I've found - so interesting, thanks Squidge

I learn a lot from these breakdowns- thanks for making and sharing them!

Ford is class and I understand he’s class but as soon as he raises his leg to kick the ball I can’t help but groan

Really like the individual player analysis, more of these please!

brilliant analysis

Eddie Jones (yesterday) : "I'll show this Squidge bloke he's wrong" (leaves out Ford) Eddie Jones (today) : "Oops"

Release the Snyder cut!

You're right and you should say it. (Thank you for a brilliant vid and please drop that 40 minute cut - unlisted if needs be, but I know I'm not alone in longing to see it!!)

been waiting for this video🤩

if anyone asks you what the definition of infinity is, tell them its the number of ways squidge can pronounce jonathan sexton

Excelent and insightful analysis. Keep it up squidge

Such an interesting video. I have not rated ford for a long time but I will watch with this in mind as the analysis makes sense. Thanks for posting.

Pieter-Steph du Toit says hi.

Naas Botha enters the chat. Naas: "Well technology speaking... technically"

The alternate names for the position were spot on

Love your videos man. Funny and insightful stuff

George Ford must be up there of fly halves with the best win percentage at test level.

Very very good video. Was surprised by the title, but as an English fan I have been one of the very few who have appreciated the unappreciated genius of Ford. Just one clip you missed out though, Daly score vs Wales 2017, all made by Ford's vision, his greatest attribute. Excited for your content throughout the 6N!

Wow. Incredible work. Very thought provoking....and has no doubt educated many of Ford's critics.

I've always thought him wildly underrated. It's nice to hear someone who has forgotten more than I know about rugby agrees with me.

*Sam Burgess disliked this video*

Naas Botha, Handre Pollard and Chuck Norris say hi.

Fantastic video. My eyes have been opened.

Great video!

We saw what happened to England’s attack against Scotland without a mastermind behind it

Squidge: Why George Ford is the best fly-half in the world Also Squidge: and my TOTY fly-half is... *Romain Ntamack*

Been saying and think this for a while. But you've explained it with such great detail. He is a coach on the pitch, always scanning, waiting in the pocket and he's a masterful executioner. He knits everything together. Personally for me my favorite England performances have been him at 10 without Farrell at 12, but I understand why Eddie trusts them together so much.

Incredible analysis.

You have convinced me he's the best 10 for a team using Eddie Jones tactics, you have not convinced me he's a better 10 than Handre Pollard, or Richie Mo'unga, or Beauden or Finn Russell

So what you're trying to say is that he's not a half-back or a first five-eighth. He's a quarterback

Came back to cry. Going to miss him so much 😭

This actually rlly helps me thinking about the defensive line

Because George Ford is really, really good at rugby

I re-watched Englands win over The All Blacks in the world cup today, and Ford was ridicules.. It's like if an ice cube played rugby..

Amazing insight that seems to have been missed for a number of years. England are better when he plays, not because he is their best player but because he makes everybody around him better

His spiral kicks against bath were something else

Harsh on Sam Norton-Knight

Pollard is the only World Cup holder right now though! :) EDIT: I posted this before you asked me not to, sorry not sorry.

Great vid! Love George Ford.

Fascinating analysis, I knew Ford was good but hadn’t appreciated how good

I love this channel, very entertaining. But Squidge giving players waaaay too much credit.

I heard you out - Pollard is still better