The Official 'England vs who gives a crap' friendly thread... • Page 3

BartonFink 4 Mar 2006 04:41:38 35,268 posts
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Finally got to see the game and as much as it pains me to say it you guys looked very good indeed. I honestly cannot see you lot getting unstuck until around the semis. Arsegrapes, you lot really have a good shot of winning the World Cup.

Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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I think its quite important tbh. This is to test the "second XI" more than the first, and its the first time Gerrard has had the chance to show what he can do in his favoured position without Lampard.

Plus it's a real chance for Carrick to show he's not just going to be a squad player.

Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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If you give a crap but dont know, theres no point.

Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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I'm going to sound callous here, but if they give Peter Osgood (who only four caps) a minutes silence, then it makes a mockery of the whole practice.

Will Jason Wilcox or David Bardsley get a minutes silence in the future?

Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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Ah forgot Greenwood died recently, thats fair enough then.

/me hops off the high horse.
Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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Some stats about them for you HybridR

Edited by Furbs at 20:08:46 01-03-2006

Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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Thomas had loads of caps though!

But yeah, even I forgot what he's going through. Loads of respect for the man (who I actually thought was one of our better midfielders of the Taylor days).

Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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I agree ecureuil. Unless you've done something pretty exceptional for your club or country (which in Greenwoods case is merited) then its fair enough, but the whole country having a minutes silence for a player who was a legend at one or two clubs? Dont make me laugh.

Harry Kewell would have buried that.

Edited by Furbs at 20:16:37 01-03-2006

Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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Is that all? Wow, I thought he got in to the 20s.
Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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Maybe he's worried about being outed as Player A?

Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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Rincewind wrote:

Furbs wrote:
Is that all? Wow, I thought he got in to the 20s.

He may have played a few friendlies before they dished out caps for friendlies.

Nah they've always done that.

Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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Does anyone else think Beckham is benefiting from having Carrick there? The last few England games he's got the ball on halfway then looked to ping it over the top. Seeing him in the final third is much more like he used to play for Man U.

morriss, he's impressed me without being spectacular (nice through ball though), but as above I'm sure Gerrard and Becks are enjoying having him.

Cracking goal Grommet.

Edited by Furbs at 20:33:16 01-03-2006

Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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Them...ball got cleared from a deadball, bloke hit it first time (proper volley) right into the top left corner.

As good a strike as I've seen for a while.
Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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No chance wouldnt have stopped that with John Terry in goal.

Bridgeys going off.
Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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C'mon Carra!!! Show 'em you can score a goal like that with your weak foot.

Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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I've seen enough, Carrick and Gerro for me from now on.

Seeing Gerrard FINALLY being able to try his high tempo barnstorming game and have Carrick mop up behind him has convinced me of that.

Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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Its not so much his tackling in this, its his positioning + passing. Its not brilliant 40 yard balls, but its the right pass every time, first time or with a couple of touches. Very very Hamann like.

Bah, wheres Crouch when you need him

/thinks Defoe and Crouch will cause them more problems up front second half.

Edited by Furbs at 20:45:17 01-03-2006

Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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Is John Terry the best Center Back/Goalkeeper/Striker combo in the league?

How did that stay out...

Furbs 14 Jun 2007 22:45:51 45,740 posts
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Are they bigging him up bunglebounce? I'm not sure if my perception is because I'm paying special attention to is him as I've not seen much of him...(in the league I mean)

Edited by Furbs at 20:48:07 01-03-2006

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