Football 2010-2011

[PeterD]

There is a lot of loling at the moment.

[llcoolphil]

lolat paul robinson retiring from international football!

[pink_triangle]

Wants to win trophies, hence concentrating on his club career

[llcoolphil]

He may be third choice now but it wouldnt take much for him to progress.

[pink_triangle]

If Rob Green was good enough for the world cup, you dont drop him complg just beneetely on the strength of one mistake - exactly as happened with Robinson previously. It would take a huge amount for him to progress knowing that he has the coach's confidence. What has Robinson done between not being good enough to go to the world cup and now being included in an England squad?

[llcoolphil]

The point is he doesnt need to do anything, its quite possible that he could end up with the position by default. If your english and playing in the premiershp your not going to be too far from playing for the national team.

[Kowalski]

Don't blame Paul Robinson.

Easily England's best keeper over the last few years, and ridiculous he wasn't in the World Cup squad.

[Cardboard Box City]

Don't blame Paul Robinson.

Easily England's best keeper over the last few years, and ridiculous he wasn't in the World Cup squad.

[pink_triangle]

He wasn't tho was he? David James was.

[Kowalski]

He wasn't tho was he? David James was.

[llcoolphil]

I would agree james has been the most consistent english keeper over the last few years but robinson and green arent far behind. None have proven themsekves at one of the top sides.

[Cardboard Box City]

None have proven themsekves at one of the top sides.

[Jaybles]

So hot off the heals of Robinson.....30 yr old Wes Brown has now also retired from international football.

What is it with modern footballers "retiring" from international duty, its rediculous.

Beckham is 5 years older than both of them, recently ruptured his achillies tendon, is playing in America and would still give his all to put on the England Jersey.

Am i alone in thinking you should play for your country until your country does not call for your services anymore.

[ampersand]

nah if you don't have the desire or belief that you can still do a job, then why lessen the team with your inclusion.

[pink_triangle]

So hot off the heals of Robinson.....30 yr old Wes Brown has now also retired from international football.

[Jaybles]

nah if you don't have the desire or belief that you can still do a job, then why lessen the team with your inclusion.

[ampersand]

having desire and belief to play for blackburn is not the same as england.

now i see why phil is on the defence

[llcoolphil]

Am i alone in thinking you should play for your country until your country does not call for your services anymore.

[eFestivals]

When I think about it more it shows how bad things have got an Anfield when Arsenal think they can yoink our best players.

given that Rafa was offering them Liverpool's best player a couple of summers back, who started this....?

[The Nal]

So Liverpools takeover not as hopeful as first thought. They couled be "bailed out" bank style and owned by the tax payer? Madness.

[Steve P]

So hot off the heals of Robinson.....30 yr old Wes Brown has now also retired from international football.

What is it with modern footballers "retiring" from international duty, its rediculous.

Beckham is 5 years older than both of them, recently ruptured his achillies tendon, is playing in America and would still give his all to put on the England Jersey.

Am i alone in thinking you should play for your country until your country does not call for your services anymore.

[Steve P]

So Liverpools takeover not as hopeful as first thought. They couled be "bailed out" bank style and owned by the tax payer? Madness.

[sifi]

None have proven themsekves at one of the top sides.

[ste4_20]

Barcelona midfielder Xavi insists Cesc Fabregas's stay at Arsenal could only be temporary. The Gunners captain, subject to speculation regarding a move to the Nou Camp, revealed last week he would remain at the Emirates. Xavi said: "We've given up on the idea of him arriving now but maybe he'll come in January when Arsenal are out of the Premier League race. They can't just hold him against his will."

After things like that, I don't think there's an agreement in place for him to move next year.

[The Nal]

Barcelona midfielder Xavi insists Cesc Fabregas's stay at Arsenal could only be temporary. The Gunners captain, subject to speculation regarding a move to the Nou Camp, revealed last week he would remain at the Emirates. Xavi said: "We've given up on the idea of him arriving now but maybe he'll come in January when Arsenal are out of the Premier League race. They can't just hold him against his will."

After things like that, I don't think there's an agreement in place for him to move next year.