World Cup 2006 Thread - Page 28

greencreeper · 01-07-2006, 20:58

Portugal's play seemed to characterise foreign football - lack of professionalism, sportsmanship and general decency. I had the strong impression that Portugal's game plan was remove our top players - by injury or other means - and hold out for penalties. The wink and ssssh that Ronaldo gave after encouraging the ref to red card Rooney - bit of a give-away. It's everything that's wrong with the game. Greed for money and titles at the expense of the game. I've no interest in football at all - just ugly. My mum watched the match, so my dad and I had little choice.

01-07-2006, 21:23

I've said it before, but in my opinion England will never again have a world class football team, while our premier league is dominated by foreign players.

Not enough elegible English players are getting suitable experience at the top level, so I believe our strength in depth is poor.

It was a gritty performance after Beckham's injury & Rooney's red mist, but then ultimately spoilt by terrible penalty taking - although I won't detract from an inspired display by Portugal's keeper.

Stuart · 01-07-2006, 21:39

Gaz, I agree. I said this to some friends ans was poo pood, but it stands to reason that unless the Premiereship clubs do start using more UK players, then our home teams (and I count Scotland, Wales and Ireland as well as England) will suffer a reduced supply of experienced players. This will only harm their chances in any competition.

01-07-2006, 21:41

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Originally Posted by Stuart C

Gaz, I agree. I said this to some friends ans was poo pood, but it stands to reason that unless the Premiereship clubs do start using more UK players, then our home teams (and I count Scotland, Wales and Ireland as well as England) will suffer a reduced supply of experienced players. This will only harm their chances in any competition.

So what would you say to a Great britain team?
Do you think it would be viable?

SlackDad · 01-07-2006, 21:51

Well done France. Truly world class performance.

01-07-2006, 22:11

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Originally Posted by timewarrior2001

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Originally Posted by Stuart C

Gaz, I agree. I said this to some friends ans was poo pood, but it stands to reason that unless the Premiereship clubs do start using more UK players, then our home teams (and I count Scotland, Wales and Ireland as well as England) will suffer a reduced supply of experienced players. This will only harm their chances in any competition.

So what would you say to a Great britain team?
Do you think it would be viable?

thanks Stu

- & tw2001, welcome back from honeymoon & all I can say is we manage to put together the 'British Lions' for Rugby Union, why not a British football team??

(dons nomex just in case

)

budwieser · 01-07-2006, 22:33

Thank **** Eriksson is going after this fiasco!!!!!!!!
He should Never have been allowed to manage the team before and during this tournament.
His idea`s and tactics and also pulling key players off at certain times were not ideal.
He has never had a passion for English football or had the motivation to push the players to do their best.
I still say that the standard of refereeing so far should be scrutinised and sorted out before the semi finals .
Do you think its about time we stopped paying our players so much and started making it a performance related pay thing instead?

Russ · 01-07-2006, 22:38

I think a Great Britain team would be great - obviously it would be made up primarily of English players but at least 'God Save the Queen" would finally be an appropriate anthem

Mind you, can't see the Scots ever agreeing

budwieser · 01-07-2006, 22:44

Or the Welsh!

Lol@Russ.

Russ · 01-07-2006, 22:48

I think you'll find a lot of support for that idea around here - how else are we going to get to a final?

Mal · 01-07-2006, 22:55

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Originally Posted by Russ D

I think you'll find a lot of support for that idea around here - how else are we going to get to a final?

True...but would any Welsh player go though?

Russ · 01-07-2006, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Mal

True...but would any Welsh player go though?

Oh yes

Probably all of them. Seriously. If Giggs had been given the chance 5 years ago to join a GB team I'm sure he'd have taken it.

gazzae · 01-07-2006, 22:58

So, what was Walcott selected for again?

Mal · 01-07-2006, 23:02

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Originally Posted by Russ D

Oh yes

Probably all of them. Seriously. If Giggs had been given the chance 5 years ago to join a GB team I'm sure he'd have taken it.

...and you called English fans delusional!

Giggs would be the only one...if he was a few years younger...

Russ · 01-07-2006, 23:04

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...and you called English fans delusional!

Giggs would be the only one...if he was a few years younger...

Ah! Right! Now I understand what you meant - I thought you were asking would any of them be willing to join Team GB

Giggs would have taken care of England's left wing deficiencies in the days BC (Before Cole).