Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 This one's for you, 'Arry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Not really arsed about England, but I'm pleased for Parker. I loved him when he was here and wish he still was tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/7553040/England-XI- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Babel also stated Parker's lower profile meant he should not have been given the role ahead of his ex-team-mate. He continued: "I see it already happening, Xavi laughing in his mind standing in front of Parker before the game with the referee thinking, "Who's he? " Lol" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 SSN massive over reaction to the fill in England manger naming Parker as Captain for a nothing friendly is fkn ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Well done Parker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Not really arsed about England, but I'm pleased for Parker. I loved him when he was here and wish he still was tbh. Cringe quite a bit at the mocking of Parker and all the "LULZ PLAYER OF THE YEAR" stuff. He'll be playing Champions League football next year and I would have him back in an instant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I still think Parker is overrated, but he does a good job for the team and he works his socks off. Pleased for him to get this recognition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Haven't understood the criticism of Parker personally, think it's been over the top. He has sure as hell got his limitations (watching him trying to do something in the final third is more often than not painful to watch, but I think he's a very good defensive midfielder in the sole purpose of breaking up attacks and keeping it simple. A player I would have in most teams. Yes, before you say, his award last year was undeserved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 If Krul starts tonight i'm supporting Holland, don't care about England. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Parker is one of the only England players I like. He's not a particularly exciting player but he's definitely useful, especially in the modern game. Feel the same way about Milner, actually. Overrating breeds underrating on here. I like to stand in the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Just been reminded of this advert: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 There is a difference between calling Parker shite and laughing at his Player of the Season award, like. He didn't deserve that and it pretty much made a mockery of the award itself. But yeah, much like Barry the MOTD and other media wankfest over them breeds hatred. Still expecting the Dutch midfield to walk all over him tonight like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Who would people have Parker back ahead of like? He plays the same role as Tiote and is inferior to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Quite looking forward to the game tonight. Robben going to be playing? Such a protagonist that lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Sigh. It's a clear sign of regression in our national team that Scott Parker is even in the side let alone being made Captain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 At least Walcott isn't in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Sigh. It's a clear sign of regression in our national team that Scott Parker is even in the side let alone being made Captain. I'm not so sure, you can't always be planning for the future. If Scott Parker helps us progress in Euro 2012, which he might do, I'm all for it. As well as involving younger players obviously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Sigh. It's a clear sign of regression in our national team that Scott Parker is even in the side let alone being made Captain. I'm not so sure, you can't always be planning for the future. If Scott Parker helps us progress in Euro 2012, which he might do, I'm all for it. As well as involving younger players obviously. Who mentioned planning for the future? I've rarely seen an England side as poor as the one now, and the fact that Scott Parker is the Captain of it,speaks volumes for me..it reminds me of when Graham Taylor was manager when we had the likes of Carlton Palmer and Geoff Thomas being regulars in the National side, and we wondered why we didn't perform well? I only wish the FA would give the manager's job to a younger man, don't know who, with a remit of general improvement until 2016/2018 and use the next 4 years doing exactly that...planning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NobbyOhNobby Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Couldn't give a monkeys about England tonight, I'll be supporting Tim Krul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 #England Hart; Richards, Smalling, Cahill, Baines; Gerrard, Parker, Barry; A Johnson, Welbeck, Young. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Where did you get that from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Sigh. It's a clear sign of regression in our national team that Scott Parker is even in the side let alone being made Captain. Why? He's a central player (in that he's a key player) for the 3rd best side in the division. I've never got the criticism of Parker. I think its because he doesn't score goals, smack in free-kicks or beat his man. He's a deep lying defensive midfielder stroke anchorman strok link up player. Nothing more. He rarely gives the ball away, offers a defensive screen to his defenders and links play up with his midfield and attack. Every time I see him for Spurs he has often been their best player in terms of consistency. I also thought he was fantastic in his first season here and was disappointed when we got rid. He's a good lad as well so I'm happy for him. You just know he'll be over the fucking moon at being captain where as you get the impression Gerrard or someone else would be all "meh, I've played in a CL final". England have probably needed a player like Parker for a few years now. Get Wilshire in the side and Cleverley and we'd finally have a technical midfield for once rather the usual of Stevie G, Lamps etc. Those 3 in particular would keep possession very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Where did you get that from? Journo's on twitter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 is Krul starting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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