Football 2011-2012

[eFestivals]

No. I've just heard a couple of reports suggesting he was. Can't have been worse than Downing.

Oh, it probably wasn't worse. But probably about as bad.

Don't forget he was playing in the French league, which isn't hugely different to the Scottish one.

[Benj]

Don't forget he was playing in the French league, which isn't hugely different to the Scottish one.

[eFestivals]

That's well harsh!

harsh but true.

It's a league that's all about a very small number of teams. I know the Prem is going more that way, but it's long way from being anything very similar all the same.

[Benj]

harsh but true.

It's a league that's all about a very small number of teams. I know the Prem is going more that way, but it's long way from being anything very similar all the same.

[pink_triangle]

Richards hasn't been picked for his club recently. I think he's a tank so stands out a bit, but I don't think he's as consistent as it appears. He looks good in places because of his build but definitely lacks some mobility because of it... I've heard he's a bit positionally susceptible too, though never studied him closely enough to notice as much.

I certainly wouldn't swap Johnson for Micah at Liverpool. I think Johnson's got a bit of an unfair reputation for being a complete liability because of the odd dodgy performance in poor England sides, whereas Richards seems to have this myth perpetuated by England fans that he's consistently very solid... when he's not getting in his club side.

Saying all that, he'd still have been in my squad with Walker out.

[Kyelo]

Don't forget he was playing in the French league, which isn't hugely different to the Scottish one.

Edited May 16, 2012 by Kyelo

[kaosmark2]

Oh, it probably wasn't worse. But probably about as bad.

Don't forget he was playing in the French league, which isn't hugely different to the Scottish one.

[jump]

Just seen this...

Woy...

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain a "very very exciting player, who has made an impression on me on quite a few occasions this season. I was very impressed with how he coped with Ambrosini and Pirlo in the middle against Milan."

It's just been pointed out to me that Andrea Pirlo, the player marshalled so impressively by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in Hodgson's eyes, actually now plays for Juventus and not AC Milan and Massimo Ambrosini wasn't even on the bench against Arsenal either.

[strummer77]

The thing is Richards is playing in a team which is a lot harder to get in than Johnson. Also Richards extra freshness may be a a benefit. Im not sure how much you can take from club performances, international football is a lot different as you go from playing against a relatively high proportion of players who play a british style to a relatively low one. In truth Richards should have been tested before, to compare his performances with Johnson.

[pink_triangle]

Alex Oxleade Chamberlin would be much better playing a key role in an olympic side. Then go to the euros and possibly not play a single game. I know he is only on the standby list but Henderson would be much better in the olympic squad as well. Every squad will take players who are unlikely to play but in terms of getting tournament experience its probably best to keep these to players over 23.

[eFestivals]

It can't be as bad as Scotland! It really can't! Can it?!!

Nope, and I'm not trying to say it is.

But I'd say it's nearer to that than it is the Prem for all-round competitiveness.

[strummer77]

Alex Oxleade Chamberlin would be much better playing a key role in an olympic side. Then go to the euros and possibly not play a single game. I know he is only on the standby list but Henderson would be much better in the olympic squad as well. Every squad will take players who are unlikely to play but in terms of getting tournament experience its probably best to keep these to players over 23.

[kaosmark2]

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[strummer77]

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[kaosmark2]

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[eFestivals]

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PMSL

[The Nal]

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[strummer77]

Ill take one for next year!

[Ed209]

Anyone want one?

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[jump]

Has Woy said why he named the final squad and not a provisional one? It seems bit odd to me to make a final decision when he still has time and hasn't had a game in charge yet.

[eFestivals]

Kenny on the brink again now apparently. It's my last day of revision, wish football wouldn't be so busy.

They wouldn't do it face to face, but instead have waited for him to go on holiday before they sack him?

C'mon, put a little thought into this. He might be on dodgy ground, his days might be numbered, but some things are outside of what even the worst corporate shark would ever be likely to do.

[strummer77]

Kenny gone apparently. For the love of god I hope we aren't appointing Martinez...

[eFestivals]

Has Woy said why he named the final squad and not a provisional one? It seems bit odd to me to make a final decision when he still has time and hasn't had a game in charge yet.

If I'm remembering rightly, I think the players and FA agreed that those over-sized squads were a bad idea, because it fucks with the players heads - so I don't think they plan to do those again.

But yeah, if we ever needed to do it that time is now.

[Benj]

BBC- Confirm- The KINGKENNY has gone

Edited May 16, 2012 by Benj

[eFestivals]

They wouldn't do it face to face, but instead have waited for him to go on holiday before they sack him?

C'mon, put a little thought into this. He might be on dodgy ground, his days might be numbered, but some things are outside of what even the worst corporate shark would ever be likely to do.