Guest je85 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 f*** me, that England squad man Compare that to a Spanish, German or Dutch squad Messi, Aguero, Higuain, Lavezzi, Tevez, Milito. Rooney, Bent, Carroll, Sturridge, Defoe, Zamora. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Don't think it's that bad a squad like, barring mysteries like picking Downing and Barry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest je85 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I see Tom Cleverly has picked up a knock requiring a scan that will probably be better for Man Utd's next league game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Barry is having a very good season for the side top of the league, he's a key player for them and would be for England if England had better midfielders around him. As it is for England he's asked to sit or to break up play and because he isn't really an athlete, in a stagnant midfield he will stand out as a sore thumb. In reality he's a give and go player, he links play up and keeps the ball moving. He can't do that in the England midfield because its static, usually a flat 4 in there, an immobile. The same applies to Carrick. Ironically, he and Barry are considered not good enough yet they are arguably the few players we have who can pass the ball to feet, i.e. keep possession. The odd one out is Downing for me who is nothing short of average and probably only there because he's a left-footer. I cant comment on the mackem lad as I don't think I've ever seen him play and if I have, I haven't noticed him enough to pass any kind of comment. We badly need Wilshier back in Michah Richards selected. The Arsenal lad, Chamberlain, needs to be selected too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Never seen anything that indicates Barry is above average either TBH. I appreciate passing footballers but everything he does is just so slow and conservative for no good reason. I just think almost any footballer could do what he does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Mind, Parker can do the Barry role but offers more bite if you like and more mobility. I like Barry though and although he's not a top player, he's a good player and ask any Man City fan and he's key to them and they are top of the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Harry Redknapp is a wheeling, dealing twat. Why the fuck would we want that stroke-faced limp-wristed Jew? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 My barber and physio are both City fans. Neither of them rate Barry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Squad needs a complete overhaul akin to Germany a few years ago. I read an article some time ago about how it was done - involved sitting down with all league managers iirc, at which time Klinnsman/Lowe outlined their plans and the way they wanted to play, encouraging managers to give youth a chance. Can't imagine similar happening in this country. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Squad needs a complete overhaul akin to Germany a few years ago. I read an article some time ago about how it was done - involved sitting down with all league managers iirc, at which time Klinnsman/Lowe outlined their plans and the way they wanted to play, encouraging managers to give youth a chance. Can't imagine similar happening in this country. Aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Gary Cahill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Barry's reputation took a nosedive at the last World Cup when he wasn't fully fit and was rushed back into the side because we didn't have a replacement. I think he's a good all round player who's still our best choice for the anchor role in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 He's nowhere near as good as Parker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Gary Cahill The younger lads need games to iron out mistakes, it's absurd to drop them because of a drop in form. I'm actually glad Oxlade has been left out though. Leave him until after the Euros and let him cut his teeth with England before throwing him in with massive pressure. (Walcott-esque) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Btw, Carrick > Barry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Btw, My gran > Barry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 'Arry giving another interview about the England job http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Tottenham-Harry-Redknapp-Exclusive-You-don-t-turn-down-the-England-job-article870391.html One quote of note “You also have to put things into perspective. England haven’t won a trophy since they lifted the World Cup in 1966, so optimism and expectations are frequently unrealistic and often misplaced.” Yes Harry, such as this... http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/811960-redknapp-we-must-back-capello Redknapp said: "It's up to Mr Capello to make a decision. It's his call and whatever he does we have to back him because we all want the country to win the World Cup." He added: "I believe we can win it this time - we have a fantastic group of players and a great manager. It's all in place and it's the best chance we'll ever have to win the World Cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 We won that daft trophy in France in the summer of 1997. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 We won that daft trophy in France in the summer of 1997. I quite enjoyed watching Le Tournoi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Aye, saw Shearer's winner against the French in a hotel just outside Lyon. Went mad, and it didn't go down too well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Aye, saw Shearer's winner against the French in a hotel just outside Lyon. Went mad, and it didn't go down too well. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_z2bziRTdZaI/TTAaGDCo6xI/AAAAAAAACGs/fy4Ixy2QFE8/s1600/1997_italy_brazil_frndly_mal_canna.jpg Him and Romário were absolutely class in the Italy game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Was Shearer's winner when he pretty much wiped out Barthez as well after Barthez cocked up for the goal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Aye, saw Shearer's winner against the French in a hotel just outside Lyon. Went mad, and it didn't go down too well. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_z2bziRTdZaI/TTAaGDCo6xI/AAAAAAAACGs/fy4Ixy2QFE8/s1600/1997_italy_brazil_frndly_mal_canna.jpg Him and Romário were absolutely class in the Italy game. Was that 3-3 game that sealed the tournament for us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Was Shearer's winner when he pretty much wiped out Barthez as well after Barthez cocked up for the goal? Just remember a scramble and him poking it in from really close range with only a few minutes to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Aye, saw Shearer's winner against the French in a hotel just outside Lyon. Went mad, and it didn't go down too well. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_z2bziRTdZaI/TTAaGDCo6xI/AAAAAAAACGs/fy4Ixy2QFE8/s1600/1997_italy_brazil_frndly_mal_canna.jpg Him and Romário were absolutely class in the Italy game. Was that 3-3 game that sealed the tournament for us? Aye it was. Didn't Brazil actually beat us as well? Remember Shearer getting the trophy in our red strip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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