David28

Bit harder for people from shit nations to choose, as Newcastle winning the League Cup would happen 999 out of 1000 times before the 1 in 1000th time Norway would win the World Cup. Still would go Newcastle winning the League Cup, though. In that case you're right. Was more surprised to see people saying they wouldn't be happy with the Carling Cup because it's "just the Carling Cup".

Klinsmann is shit when it comes to tactics. The "mastermind" was Löw. Klinsmann was only the "motivator". I think the difference between Beckham and Klinsmann is that the later got away from german football for a few years, coached in the US (where he learned about new training-methods) and then came back. International management is mostly about keeping the players motivated, though. You have such a short period of time to work with the players, motivation plays a much bigger part than tactics for "good" sides. Though it's the contrary for "lesser" sides. I agree with you, as soon as it comes to the tournament. But you have to qualify for that, too. That's where you need tactics as well. More than motivation.

This. And this goes with any Nation imo. (In case somebody supports Ireland, Italy or some strange little Islands) This, as well.

Can't understand some on here. We haven't won a trophy for ages. Is the league cup not good enough? Let's be honest - it'll probably be the only realistic chance of silverware for us in the next years if not something happens (owner-wise)

Klinsmann is shit when it comes to tactics. The "mastermind" was Löw. Klinsmann was only the "motivator". I think the difference between Beckham and Klinsmann is that the later got away from german football for a few years, coached in the US (where he learned about new training-methods) and then came back.

This whole Beckham debate doesn't make sense to me btw. He's already said that he will continue playing before the world cup.

Newcastle. No doubt about that.

Wow, I'm impressed about myself that I didn't put anything on Portugal A few hours ago I thought they might could do it.

Should have placed my bet on Portugal to win the World Cup before that match. Odds have been decreasing heavily by now. Will decrease even more in case Portugal go through.

Can see them winning the World Cup tbh. Looking so strong in defence and up front they have good players as well.

Wanted to bet on Portugal to qualify because of the odds. Too lazy to get me a paysafecard, though. (They are nailed on to go through now, of course)

Would rather let the players try something like that: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SDOUPmB8X7I/STut2QBWAvI/AAAAAAAAANM/1slSwJhWb0Q/s400/barcelona_valencia_thierry_henry_ball_under_shirt.jpg Put the ball under the shirt and run into the goal and put it behind the line. No handball, no foul.

And even that level hasn't convince me tbh. If he wouldn't have scored that goal against Mexico in the opening game, people wouldn't be talking about him imo.

I was just talking about this the other day... not if Jonas leaves mind! Can Tshabalala play centrally as well? Might be some legs for the middle of the park. Wouldn't buy him even for free tbh. Didn't looked like he could controll a game or read a game. Has some pace, but that doesn't help much. He's african, too. Which means he will be away for the ACN every two (?) years.

Don't really know which team I want to win. Probably even Portugal because if they managed to win it they might had the hardest way to the final/title. Have a feeling Germany will win it this time, though.

Benaglio Lahm Friedrich Lucio Coenträo Schweinsteiger Müller Özil R. Meireles Messi Higuain Something like that for me.

Özil and Müller surely deserve a place in there. Friedrich probably as well.

Minimal withdrawal amount is £5. Oh, that's ok then.

Has anyone experience with William Hill? How much do you have to have on your account till you can withdraw some money?

I was 1st in the NO league after Round 2. Now I'm 14th. Well, didn't have the right players with Lahm, Terry, Milner, James and Rooney.

Start of September. 3rd iirc.

After hearing that press conference I can't see him staying. The FA does not seem to have a lot of confidence in him anymore.

I think it was much younger than the German team. Germany used to have "old" teams that time with experienced players. It's the other way around now.

I don't think it'll be interesting tbh. He'll do well for Man U as always. Probably starting with a hattrick against us.

They didn't build a new national team. Neuer, Boateng, Khedira, Özil and Müller were the only players who played and weren't in the team in 2008. 5 players - would Ballack have been available Khedira wouldn't had played.