Football 2011-2012

[pink_triangle]

looks like Carroll is going to be England's front-man in the absence of Rooney.

That's a scary thought, whichever way it goes. If it goes well, I can see Woy being reluctant to restore Rooney.

[eFestivals]

Rumours are that England are going to playing quite defensive

with Woy as manager? Who'd have thought it, eh?

[kaosmark2]

England have a bit more to offer than Greece, in terms of pace down the wings, but that's it.

Young/Walcott/Ox is a pretty good set of wingers, and Woy's suggested that Ox will be considered for starts.

I just don't think we have any player who can control midfield, and we'll need exceptional organisation for whatever defense is put out to pass. Also, Gerrard as captain rules out a 10 men behind the ball defending. I don't think he's got the discipline for that.

[eFestivals]

looks like Cawwoll is going to be England's fwont-man in the absence of Wooney.

That's a scawy thought, whichevew way it goes. If it goes well, I can see Woy being weluctant to westore Wooney.

I thought I'd better correct my post.

Yes, I know it's in poor taste but Monty Python is too ingrained into British culture.

[kaosmark2]

I thought I'd better correct my post.

Yes, I know it's in poor taste but Monty Python is too ingrained into British culture.

[pink_triangle]

England have a bit more to offer than Greece, in terms of pace down the wings, but that's it.

[kaosmark2]

Oh this current England squad is still much better than the Greek one but probably not enough better to gain success by a different tactic. I agree when you bring up discipline, with England having egos do they have the discipline of the Greeks, also Im not sure they have the same fitness.

[eFestivals]

The biggest question I'd have there of the probable starting 11 is Gerrard. Lampard's learnt more defensive discipline, Barry's defensive anyway, Young's learnt to do a bit more. Walcott isn't good at defending but he'll be prepared to. Ox would if he came on although wouldn't be much better than Walcott, maybe that's why Downing was brought?

the piece i read this morning in the Guardian pretty much named the starting 11 - and there's no Lumpard.

Carroll up front, Walcott, Gerrard, and Downing (or, just perhaps, Ox), Barry and Parker behind them, then Cole and Johnson wide at the back, with a bit of argument over who the first choices are for the centre backs.

But it's not looking like Terry is one of those - otherwise I can't understand why he's had "time off to recover" from a game he didn't play.

[The Nal]

No. Just no.

[kaosmark2]

the piece i read this morning in the Guardian pretty much named the starting 11 - and there's no Lumpard.

Carroll up front, Walcott, Gerrard, and Downing (or, just perhaps, Ox), Barry and Parker behind them, then Cole and Johnson wide at the back, with a bit of argument over who the first choices are for the centre backs.

But it's not looking like Terry is one of those - otherwise I can't understand why he's had "time off to recover" from a game he didn't play.

[eFestivals]

Why why why why WHY would anyone go with Downing over Ox or Young though? Him even going is bad enough, but in the starting 11?

ahhh - my apologies.

I pulled the names from memory, and it was Young and not Downing that the piece suggested. My error.

[kaosmark2]

ahhh - my apologies.

I pulled the names from memory, and it was Young and not Downing that the piece suggested. My error.

[benc]

I've not seen this discussed on here, My club (Swindon) has been hitting the headlines of late.

Luke McCormack (http://www.telegraph...nken-crash.html) has been training once a week since January while on day release.

STFCs name has been dragged in the mudd since this went public this week http://www.thesun.co...indon-Town.html these last few days, pretty uncomfortable reading - most papers and radio debates seem to have all the wrong details too.

Do we think he should be allowed a route back into football?

Personally, I'm happy the club are playing a part in the rehab of a convicted crimial

Edited May 25, 2012 by benc

[pink_triangle]

I've not seen this discussed on here, My club (Swindon) has been hitting the headlines of late.

Luke McCormack (http://www.telegraph...nken-crash.html) has been training once a week since January while on day release.

STFCs name has been dragged in the mudd since this went public this week http://www.thesun.co...indon-Town.html these last few days, pretty uncomfortable reading - most papers and radio debates seem to have all the wrong details too.

Do we think he should be allowed a route back into football?

Personally, I'm happy the club are playing a part in the rehab of a convicted crimial

[benc]

While I accept his right to work, I personally wouldnt want him at my club.

[lost]

apparently spurs have released saha, strange one that.

[Lithium05]

apparently spurs have released saha, strange one that.

[The Nal]

Was it because he congratulated Chelsea

[pink_triangle]

. I'm actually expecting Spain to disappoint, I think they're really lacking for finishers atm. Llorente is the only fit forward in form. Villa's out, Torres is shit, Pedro's had a very poor season....

[pink_triangle]

apparently spurs have released saha, strange one that.

[Ed209]

Berbatov back to spurs?

[lost]

Probably. He got a fair few "fuck off back to Everton" tweets after. Seems Spurs do listen to their fans.

[The Nal]

Berbatov back to spurs?

[the_hedge]

Just heard on 5 Live that Martinez has been offered the Liverpool job.

I really like him but it's a risk although he will be good for PR after Kenny's strange behaviour with the media....

Edited May 25, 2012 by the_hedge

[The Nal]

Just heard on 5 Live that Martinez has been offered the Liverpool job.

I really like him but it's a risk although he will be good for PR after Kenny's strange behaviour with the media....