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Would potential be battling it out with Jonas to play alongside Cheick depending on how we set out. If we go for the three in midfield, I'd definitely start Jonas alongside Tiote (over any other DM tbh). His contribution on and off the ball is important and it is sometimes undervalued by some.

If Mulumbu doesn't mind playing second fiddle to Cheik then I'm for him coming here.

This kind of incident was always going to happen really, what with Barton's Twitter ramblings and recent meltdowns. Btw, good on Barton for not really retaliating (as in, no punches thrown from the man himself) - probably took a lot of willpower to restrain himself.

On his day, Woodgate was an exceptional CB, one of the best in the country in fact. It's a shame that his career has turned out like it has, that is, injury after injury - it basically ruined him.

Like this: Iain Weir ‏@IainWeir1988 Why's Junior Hoilett signed for Borussia Monchengladbach when could've signed for someone like Spurs who could offer CL football next season What an absolute fool Idiocy and ignorance in the same tweet, quite the representative of the Twitter public tbh.

Two more. Ah I see and yeah, it's nailed on to be Beckham and Giggs.

Canny. A good addition, how many more over 23s are we allowed again?

I can honestly see Martins as being a useful option off the bench. His pace is just about still there and I think I'd rather have him coming on as an impact sub instead of Obertan.

That's also true.

Do you know what, I'd take Oba back but only as a backup option.

That statement from Rio's representative man, what a silly one to make. Aye, why don't you disrupt England's preparation by causing a fuss over nothing? For me, Rio wasn't picked for the squad this summer because his 2011/12 season was shite - the man is clearly declining and what England doesn't need is an inconsistent CB (btw, I'm well aware that others who have had crap seasons have been selected - something which I'm not particularly happy with). It's just that I made up my mind about Rio well before the Euros - he kept making the simplest of mistakes (such as not tracking a player, misplacing passes). Jonny Evans had a much better season than Rio and that's saying something really.

Stats are relevant in this case.

Indeed but I can understand Richards' point of view, he was part of the PL winning side after all and then to be told that you would be backup to Glen Johnson (whose team had a quote forgettable season) would be enough to p*ss anyone off. Still though, Richards should have shown a better attitude about not being selected. He's pretty much jeopardised his future England prospects imho. Would he have any future prospects anycase? Hodgson has basically told him despite Johnson having a shocker of a season he's ahead of you. Good point but if Micah wants to be involved at all with the England setup, he still needs to show a somewhat better attitude. Admittedly though, it's now looking more like a non-footballing decision...

Indeed but I can understand Richards' point of view, he was part of the PL winning side after all and then to be told that you would be backup to Glen Johnson (whose team had a quote forgettable season) would be enough to p*ss anyone off. Still though, Richards should have shown a better attitude about not being selected. He's pretty much jeopardised his future England prospects imho.

Wow, we really are dropping like flies. Sweepstake on the next player to fall? Martin Kelly over Micah Richards ffs! Howay man Roy, what the fuck are you playing at? It seems like Hodgson's forgotten all about Liverpool's terrible season - 6 players . Perch would have been a better choice (and I'm being serious).

Good news I say.

Considering the way things are going we will probably need both Might as well pick Raylor too while we're at it

Hmmm, it really does look like we could have a Greece 2004 scenario here... Didn't want to believe it before but the fact that we've ground out 1-0 wins today and last week has to be a sign of things to come?

Here comes Wayne.

You have problems.

Good finish.

Nice rolling there from Mertens.

Looking forward to see how the Ox gets on.

That beard doesn't suit Beckham at all.

Poor man. Alan Sugar's knowledge about football these days is really s***. His knowledge about everything is f***ing s***. He uses twitter like a search engine, asking his followers stupid questions that can be answered with a quick Google. Dumb f***. Makes me irrationally angry He's a right miserable bastard too. If you send him the tweet, "You're fired", he'll block you