Aftermath of England vs Brazil.
Nix, Leyton Orient and Alloa Athletic supporting schmuck.
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Right, here goes.
Beckham was all class, worked like a sandboy, no way he can be
left out. Nicky Shorey had a great debut, hopefully Shorey will
keep his place ahead of Cashley Cole. Owen was anonymous, Joe Cole
toiled and tried things but it wasn't his day and Robinson looked
in good form. I totally do not agree with the commentators (but who
ever does agree with Tommy Wankstain-Smyth?) that King was at
fault for not picking up Diego for the equaliser, King had two to
mark, where were the others?
I couldn't believe McClown started with Smith, he's never
going to be England class. Should have been Owen and Crouch. You've
got Beckham back in the side and no target to hit. Hello???
I also couldn't believe he took off Terry. And brought on Wes
Effing Brown. It seems that if you are English and play for MUFC or
CFC you are almost guaranteed a spot in McClaren's side. What the
hell has Brown ever contributed at international level? I know he
went in at right-back with Carragher moving to the middle but the
guy isn't good enough to even put on the shirt.
Jenas on for Beckham. Why? Bentley's sitting there on the
bench. Straight swap, no brainer, give the kid a run. Jenas showed
his "class" with a crossfield pass on the break intended for
Downing that was, frankly, Sunday League level. He's woeful. Dump
him for good.
And as for Lumpard, don't get me started...
England got an unlucky draw against Brazil through the
endeavours of a handful of players. McClaren did his best to stuff
it up by making clueless substitutions. He really has to go.
Nix, Leyton Orient and Alloa Athletic supporting schmuck.
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I thought Terry picked up a knock.
GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS
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I didnt watch the game but I'd assume that Terry would only go off
if he got injured...unless McClown likes to play 'share the
captaincy, give everyone a turn like playing U/10s'.
i couldnt agree more, Wes Brown is quite possibly the biggest joke in the English squad...there was a time this season when he wasnt even holding down a starting spot at Man U wasnt there?
i couldnt agree more, Wes Brown is quite possibly the biggest joke in the English squad...there was a time this season when he wasnt even holding down a starting spot at Man U wasnt there?
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england are gay
MON THE SCOTS
ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH
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Brazil were lucky but they have some promising new plays, the
goalscorer Diego or "anao" dwarf they are calling him in Brazil and
Afonso from the dutch league are very promising. I think the
english played pretty well, but I always admire the experimental
nature of brazilian play, tehy are always willing to try something
and even if it doesnt work its not such a big deal they will try it
again...
Ronaldinho was impressive with the ball at the feet at times but failed to really hammer that advantage home, sometimes passing just once too often.
Ronaldinho was impressive with the ball at the feet at times but failed to really hammer that advantage home, sometimes passing just once too often.
Botafogo - Rio de Janeiro and Wellington Phoenix, my two teams til death do us part.
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beckham made the english side look much better,
Hit great crosses, Set up the goal made good chance.
His ability from set pieces and workrate mean he is set there
Hit great crosses, Set up the goal made good chance.
His ability from set pieces and workrate mean he is set there
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Smith thinks Beckham made a difference
http://zephyrfc.blogspot.com/2007/06/smith-see-recall-for-himself.html
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pretty much agree with the jam.becks was brilliant.cant understand
why smith started and wes brown?!wtf can you say about that?downing
i think needs to be given some game time against estonia as he
usually has good croosses and his shots pack a bit of punch.and
although it was only 1 goal for england it was a much more
enthusiastic performance than in germany
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Brazil were lucky but they have some promising new plays, the
goalscorer Diego or "anao" dwarf they are calling him in Brazil and
Afonso from the dutch league are very promising. Ronaldinho was
impressive with the ball at the feet at times but failed to really
hammer that advantage home, sometimes passing just once too
often.
Apart from the goal Diego didn't feature much but I agree
about Alfonso Alves. He didn't have the run of the ball when he
came on but he looks to have that special something, as the reports
coming out of Heerenveen confirm.
To me the biggest disappointment in the Brazilian side is/was
Robinho. Always been "the future of Brazil" and always flatters to
deceive. As for Ronaldinho, he looked like he was playing in a game
in which the result didn't matter. But I'll always love him just
for the fact that he plays with a smile on his face.
Nix, Leyton Orient and Alloa Athletic supporting schmuck.
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pretty much agree with the jam.becks was brilliant.cant understand
why smith started and wes brown?!wtf can you say about that?downing
i think needs to be given some game time against estonia as he
usually has good croosses and his shots pack a bit of punch.and
although it was only 1 goal for england it was a much more
enthusiastic performance than in germany
Contrary to many, I've always liked Downing. Maybe not as a
starter, but he can come on and add something. He's a throwback to
the old fashioned winger days of Stan Matthews, George Eastham,
Eddie Gray, Charlie Cooke etc etc - hugging the touchline,
looking to beat a man and cross.
As you've said, he always seems to get good,
clean connection when he hits the ball, whether crossing or
shooting. He's a tidy player and well worth a place in the
squad.
BTW, just heard news that Everton have put in an offer for
Alan Smith. Not sure why, but there you go.
Nix, Leyton Orient and Alloa Athletic supporting schmuck.
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Why has no one mentioned Stevie G, MOTM. Don't really know if he
was but he played good, not great.
Agree that many people like Ronaldinho because he always smiles as well as being entertaining. But he hasn't been amazing of late and also kicking a guy in between his legs is pretty low (excuse pun).
Agree that many people like Ronaldinho because he always smiles as well as being entertaining. But he hasn't been amazing of late and also kicking a guy in between his legs is pretty low (excuse pun).
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Shame that Owen Hargreaves is injured. With him fit you could play
him in the holding role, drop Lampard completely, and push Stevie G
forward.
I don't think SG contributed as much against Brasil as he normally does cos he was told to stay back more and shut down the Brasil central MF.
I don't think SG contributed as much against Brasil as he normally does cos he was told to stay back more and shut down the Brasil central MF.
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