OzzieMandias Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 One of the most depressing things last night was the feeling that, bar maybe Joe Cole, we had absolutely nothing special to bring on and make any difference -- no surprise substitution, no untested prodigy, no wily old fox. Fuck all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/article3020908.ece Racist twatting arseholes, ah tells ye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 One of the most depressing things last night was the feeling that, bar maybe Joe Cole, we had absolutely nothing special to bring on and make any difference -- no surprise substitution, no untested prodigy, no wily old fox. Fuck all. And Joe Cole's had a lot of injuries and a poor season. I'd still have him in the team but you're absolutely right. The squad is unbalanced and uninspiring. If we were twenty minutes to go, needing a goal, throwing two or three of Ashley Young, Gabby Agbonlahor, Darren Bent or Adam Johnson on, it would get us going, scare the opposition back four, force them to sit deeper. A triple substitution of Milner, Carrick and SWP isn't going to frighten anybody. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 One of the most depressing things last night was the feeling that, bar maybe Joe Cole, we had absolutely nothing special to bring on and make any difference -- no surprise substitution, no untested prodigy, no wily old fox. f*** all. That is only through Capello's choice. I don't particularly rate either Walcott or Agbonlahor but they are useful players to bring off the bench purely due to their pace which can stretch a game. Likewise, Adam Johnson's direct style and ability to whip a cross in would have made a much bigger impact than anything SWP (who has been shit since he signed for Chelsea years ago) can offer. I've been saying since Capello took the job that his squad selections are awful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Good game so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Even before the game I was looking at the squad during the TV build-up and thinking, this really isn't a very good England team. Would you swap this bunch for the 1990 squad? The 1996 squad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Let's go Holland. I'll be physically sick if this lot book a place in the second round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Not a clue why Joe Cole hasn't had any time on the pitch. I mean obviously he's not going to be the silver bullet but why take him if you're not going to play him? Why make him play the full 90mins against that pub team? He's one of the very few players we have with that touch of class about him, with genuine ability and technique. Get him on the field for fuck's sake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Oh and I'd have taken Walcott, for all his faults. Still think that decision was a strange one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 One of the most depressing things last night was the feeling that, bar maybe Joe Cole, we had absolutely nothing special to bring on and make any difference -- no surprise substitution, no untested prodigy, no wily old fox. f*** all. That is only through Capello's choice. I don't particularly rate either Walcott or Agbonlahor but they are useful players to bring off the bench purely due to their pace which can stretch a game. Likewise, Adam Johnson's direct style and ability to whip a cross in would have made a much bigger impact than anything SWP (who has been shit since he signed for Chelsea years ago) can offer. I've been saying since Capello took the job that his squad selections are awful. Agree with all of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingdawson Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Has anyone been to Japan btw? besides Cuba, that's the place i most want to visit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Which of these best describes your reaction to France almost certainly going out already? LOL - 26 (15.7%) LMAO - 33 (19.9%) ROFL - 38 (22.9%) HAHAHA - 23 (13.9%) HEEHEE - 16 (9.6%) Disappointed - 10 (6%) G Unit - 20 (12%) Total Voters: 166 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Has anyone been to Japan btw? besides Cuba, that's the place i most want to visit. Kid Icarus is there now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Rooney was an absolute dick last night. People saved up a lot of cash and took off work to watch him do fuck all for two games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingdawson Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Has anyone been to Japan btw? besides Cuba, that's the place i most want to visit. Kid Icarus is there now. Damn...lucky him. Awesome place i heard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Even more tiresome as the "England will definitely win the World Cup, have you seen the players we've got?" is the inevitable "England's players are just not good enough" drivel. I've seen enough Newcastle hammerings at the hands of Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney to know if they turn it on, on the day there are very few sides who would be able to stop them. Getting it out of them is another matter and something the manager has to take responsibility for. The funniest thing is how after England games everybody becomes a tactical expert. Not directed that at you, just posters in general. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Can't believe Holland are playing Sneijder on the wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Even more tiresome as the "England will definitely win the World Cup, have you seen the players we've got?" is the inevitable "England's players are just not good enough" drivel. I've seen enough Newcastle hammerings at the hands of Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney to know if they turn it on, on the day there are very few sides who would be able to stop them. Getting it out of them is another matter and something the manager has to take responsibility for. The funniest thing is how after England games everybody becomes a tactical expert. Not directed that at you, just posters in general. I'm a tactical expert 24/7, but only get the urge to share my gift with people after particularly horrific tactical displays from managers who should know better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Nice run there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Netherlands having a similar problem here with VDV being asked to fill in for Robben. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Quite nippy on his feet that Nakazawa fella, some pretty nifty footwork on the wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Holland suffering from Spain's too many central midfielders on the pitch at once syndrome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 When are Holland going to realize that teams can nullify them if they just pack the center of the park? They have no width in their starting XI. Bring Elija on FFS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Presumably this game is being playing in a vacuum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Presumably this game is being playing in a vacuum. So you're not a robot after all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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