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just waiting for Holland now for my treble thanks to the Argies and Germans winning this weekend. Not sure about tomorrows games, can't call Japan v Cameroon and Italy, while they're like the Germans in that they always end up there or there abouts in tournaments they're form is patchy while Paraguay are a bit of an unknown quantity (well to me anyway). Might just go for a first goalscorer bet to give me an interest when i'm watching it.

Frank Ribery? Surely the most over rated player on the planet

Got a little treble for the first couple of days Germany Argentina Holland Hopefully that should come in and give me a bit of cash to gamble with for the rest of the tournament (or at least till pay day!)

who's that with??

Looking forward to watching some of Chile's attacking midfielders, Mati Fernandes, Alexis Sanchez and Valdivia. Also Guardado from Mexico.

As far as i know there is a big screen at the centre for life. Don't think any games will be in 3D, thats sky's new baby so can't see bbc or itv showing games in 3D.

He's made more than one big mistake, his whole tenure in charge has been a catalogue of mistakes.

yes i remember that, think it was on Sportsnight on bbc1.

what a crock of shit!

you've seen the games so what do you think ? Is he worth another 6 months? Is Dan Ledbitter for that matter when we know who's coming through? Sensible answers only please from what i've seen of both players i wouldn't be giving them a 6 month extension, i can't see them being premier league footballers. Injuries are part and parcel of the game and unfortunately they've both had a few.

mmm i never realised this a was little closed forum, i just thought it was the thread where people can find out what how reserve and youth team are doing. silly me.

that home strip is horrendous and like othes have said the "toon army" on the back of the collar is just so wrong.

nufc.com I'm sure that was the tournament that really brought Vukcic to everyones attention, he won player of the tournament and top scorer.

Vierra

Not seen much of Muamba playing for Bolton but when i've seen him play for the Under 21's he's been really good.

decent little write up on Inman in the Scottish Sun today, he was also in the Scotland U19 that won 4-0. He's the Premier League -bound Aussie who's nicknamed Kaka and playing for Scotland. The Tartan Army might have missed out on James McCarthy & Aiden McGeady through family ties. But now Scotland could benefit from the ruling with Newcastle's Adelaide-born starlet Brad Inman in his second year playing for Billy Stark's Under-19s. He could yet turn his back on Scotland, who he qualifies for thanks to Glaswegian mum Lorraine. Australia have been circling and the midfielder snubbed a call-up to their Under-20s squad last year. But they are sure to be back, with England also an option thanks to dad Dave. Inman, 18, insists he's only got eyes for Scotland right now and said: "I haven't thought about whether I want to commit to Scotland long-term yet. "I was called up by Australia for an Under-20 training camp last year, but decided not to go. I went away with Scotland's Under-19s instead. Maybe if I was called up for Scotland or Australia's Under-21 side I'd have a big decision to make - but I'm leaning more towards Scotland at the moment. They have treated me well and I enjoy coming away with them and that will be a factor. "I feel Scottish because I come up quite a bit to see the family. Growing up in Australia I was always aware of my Scottish roots and with Dad being English I always felt British. "Mum's really proud because she wanted me to play for Scotland. She likes Celtic and was chuffed when I chose to play for the Under-19s. "She moved over from Australia to Newcastle with me for the first six months when I signed then Dad and the rest of the family came over later. Inman has made rapid progress since uprooting to Newcastle at just 14. He shone this term and his 15 goals from midfield saw him land the coveted 'Wor Jackie' award for the most promising stiffs player. He's been tipped for a first-team breakthrough as the Toon Army prepare for life back in the top flight. But he laughed off mention of the Brazilian superstar he has been compared to. Inman added: "It's true in training one day someone started calling me Kaka but it's a bit stupid. It's far too much for me to live up to! "Some of the reserves call me it and the Newcastle Under-18 manager was quoted saying it on the club website. Of course, Kaka's someone I look up to. I watch him playing for Real Madrid and he's one of the great players. "It's been a great season for me. The Under-18s reached the semis of the FA Youth Cup and I've played a lot for the reserves. I even got on the bench for the first team in a Carling Cup game. Hopefully next season I can push on more. "The gaffer Chris Hughton and first-team coach Colin Calderwood want to involve me in pre-season friendlies to see if I can handle the step up. "There's been a buzz around the whole city this season with us getting promoted. There's been talk of Newcastle down-sizing and not spending as much money. Maybe that will help me break into the first team."

there spoilt for choice for left back!! Evra, Clichy and Abidal.

You can also add players like Figo and Luis Enrique to the class midfielders they've had aswell!!

Why's that then? just think that with Joe Joyce there and Willie Donnachie now on board there's no need for him.

i don't really think he'll be that much of a loss to be honest.

i've always liked Koren, i would be tempted to take a punt on him, he can also be cover down the right hand side.

Village idiot, who were that band that were playing at BArca before they got the trophy?

5 years!! the thought of him still being the owner in 5 days time has me gutted.

blackpool have been brilliant tonight, missed the first 20 mins so not sure how they started but they're playing some cracking football and what a superb 3rd goal they've just scored!

Looking at that list, barring injury, I can't see Capello picking him ahead of Rooney, Heskey, Defore and Crouch. He might go with 5 strikers. he'll take Walcott, who will act as cover as 5th striker and can play wide right.