OzzieMandias Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Craig Levein, discussing why Arteta can't play for England, on attempting to get Shola to play for Scotland: "The way I understand it, the home associations have an agreement," said Levein. "I'll tell you how I know. I tried to get Shola Ameobi at Newcastle a while back [to play for Scotland], because he has not played for England but has lived in the UK and has a British passport, so I thought he might be able to play for Scotland. But we had changed the rules." Levein described the rule as "more than a gentlemen's agreement", adding: "Maybe England are thinking of challenging it but it only came in a year ago. "I just used Ameobi as an example because he was somebody who had a British passport but it fell down because he didn't have the educational qualification. I understand that it's a newsworthy story but I don't want to go into enormous detail about Arteta. All I'm saying to you is, the way I understand it, they can't cap him." http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/aug/30/scotlandfootballteam-craig-levein Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I wonder who was next if Kinnear turned the job down? Another "remember the 90's?" appointment, doubtless. George Graham had to be in with a shout. Dave Bassett is the one I always consider. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 The end of Owen Hargreaves? Great shame, if so. http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/markogden/100012056/owen-hargreaves-facing-his-own-black-wednesday-at-manchester-united/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 There is really only a small group of English footballers that I truly like and admire. Owen Hargreaves and Dean Ashton were two of these players. It is an absolute shame what has happened to their careers. Reminds of one of my favourite recent Nigerian players, Christoan Obodo. He's finally made his comeback (though it is in Serie B, and he'll likely never reach his old levels), but it seems there will be no such luck for these two. May they be successful in their future endeavours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I wonder who was next if Kinnear turned the job down? Another "remember the 90's?" appointment, doubtless. George Graham had to be in with a shout. I heard an interview with him fairly recently where he said Newcastle was the one job he really wanted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 when is our team photograph normally taken? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 'arry and George Graham managing at the same time, same league. The dealings that would go on. Was managing in the PL when GG was at spuds? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 when is our team photograph normally taken? 2007, it was after the transfer window ended iirc. 2008, because of the Keegan chaos it was long way into the season - with Joe Kinnear on it. 2009, it was a long way into the season because we didn't have a manager. I expect it to be taken in the next few days now. Obviously we were still wating for Ben Arfa and for all the players to be confirmed to be here till at least January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 'arry and George Graham managing at the same time, same league. The dealings that would go on. Was managing in the PL when GG was at spuds? West Ham? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I wonder who was next if Kinnear turned the job down? Another "remember the 90's?" appointment, doubtless. George Graham had to be in with a shout. I heard an interview with him fairly recently where he said Newcastle was the one job he really wanted. Would of kept us up tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrenchWilliam Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Craig Levein, discussing why Arteta can't play for England, on attempting to get Shola to play for Scotland: " I tried to get Shola Ameobi ... but it fell down because he didn't have the educational qualification. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Morientes has retired from football. He still had offers from Dubai/Qatar and even Sporting CP but we'll become a pundit for the Spanish TV (joy). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I wonder who was next if Kinnear turned the job down? Another "remember the 90's?" appointment, doubtless. George Graham had to be in with a shout. I heard an interview with him fairly recently where he said Newcastle was the one job he really wanted. Would of kept us up tbh. HAVE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Fucking hell, George Graham. I think we'd endured enough of the crazies and hasbeens of English football already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 when is our team photograph normally taken? 2007, it was after the transfer window ended iirc. 2008, because of the Keegan chaos it was long way into the season - with Joe Kinnear on it. 2009, it was a long way into the season because we didn't have a manager. I expect it to be taken in the next few days now. Obviously we were still wating for Ben Arfa and for all the players to be confirmed to be here till at least January. cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Arsenals 5th choice GK training with England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 It's like he just sneaked in. http://www.arsenal.com/assets/_files/scaled/498x375/aug_10/gun__1283256733_shea_england01.jpg?ic=a90f52T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 He's not even got the right top on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Aye, still got his Arsenal gear on. I thought they should have give them Almunia tbh, he's eligible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Every player to play in the first World Cup is now officially dead. The last one, Varallo Francisco of Argentina, died today aged 100. Morientes has retired from football. He still had offers from Dubai/Qatar and even Sporting CP but we'll become a pundit for the Spanish TV (joy). I'm pretty sure he was retired last season as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Every player to play in the first World Cup is now officially dead. The last one, Varallo Francisco of Argentina, died today aged 100. Opposed to? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrenchWilliam Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Every player to play in the first World Cup is now officially dead. The last one, Varallo Francisco of Argentina, died today aged 100. Opposed to? Transfer deadline day 'rumoured to be' dead? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Every player to play in the first World Cup is now officially dead. The last one, Varallo Francisco of Argentina, died today aged 100. Opposed to? Nigerian D.O.B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Just flicking through the channels (I swear I'm not watching) and saw Theo Walcott on 'All Star Mr & Mrs'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Just flicking through the channels (I swear I'm not watching) and saw Theo Walcott on 'All Star Mr & Mrs'. That was ages ago, sure it was on last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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