BlufPurdi Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Joe Cole has really been built up to be something he's not from this spell out of the team. Good player undoubtedly, but hasn't created much at all in an England shirt throughout the years, other than the odd friendly here and there. Capello is spot on to drop him imo - looks like he's seen through the reputation, as Cole isn't what he was when he left West Ham/initially joined Chelsea. Couldn't agree more, to be honest. Found the Cole obsession rather bizarre. Although I do agree with Kid Icarus that he was a highlight in the last world cup, but that was 4 years ago. Hardly a reason to be given the benefit of the doubt this time round. And he wasn't actually that good, to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Joe Cole has really been built up to be something he's not from this spell out of the team. Good player undoubtedly, but hasn't created much at all in an England shirt throughout the years, other than the odd friendly here and there. Capello is spot on to drop him imo - looks like he's seen through the reputation, as Cole isn't what he was when he left West Ham/initially joined Chelsea. Couldn't agree more, to be honest. Found the Cole obsession rather bizarre. Although I do agree with Kid Icarus that he was a highlight in the last world cup, but that was 4 years ago. Hardly a reason to be given the benefit of the doubt this time round. And he wasn't actually that good, to be fair. all well and good, and i'd agree if capello had found something different to do but he didn't - it's all well and good being smart enough to see that jcole isn't your answer...the point is being able to see what IS your answer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlufPurdi Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Joe Cole has really been built up to be something he's not from this spell out of the team. Good player undoubtedly, but hasn't created much at all in an England shirt throughout the years, other than the odd friendly here and there. Capello is spot on to drop him imo - looks like he's seen through the reputation, as Cole isn't what he was when he left West Ham/initially joined Chelsea. Couldn't agree more, to be honest. Found the Cole obsession rather bizarre. Although I do agree with Kid Icarus that he was a highlight in the last world cup, but that was 4 years ago. Hardly a reason to be given the benefit of the doubt this time round. And he wasn't actually that good, to be fair. all well and good, and i'd agree if capello had found something different to do but he didn't - it's all well and good being smart enough to see that jcole isn't your answer...the point is being able to see what IS your answer Well, we won, didn't we? Today was just about getting a win, it did not have to be pretty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Gutted i'm working this sunday like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 People were clutching at straws because of our poor touch and passing: something Joe Cole has never had a problem with. Thing is: it was never a technique problem, just one of confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Joe Cole has really been built up to be something he's not from this spell out of the team. Good player undoubtedly, but hasn't created much at all in an England shirt throughout the years, other than the odd friendly here and there. Capello is spot on to drop him imo - looks like he's seen through the reputation, as Cole isn't what he was when he left West Ham/initially joined Chelsea. Couldn't agree more, to be honest. Found the Cole obsession rather bizarre. Although I do agree with Kid Icarus that he was a highlight in the last world cup, but that was 4 years ago. Hardly a reason to be given the benefit of the doubt this time round. And he wasn't actually that good, to be fair. all well and good, and i'd agree if capello had found something different to do but he didn't - it's all well and good being smart enough to see that jcole isn't your answer...the point is being able to see what IS your answer Well, we won, didn't we? Today was just about getting a win, it did not have to be pretty. none of those quotes were "today" specific agree today was about the win, but wins like that HAVE to be the watershed in events - capello HAS to realise where he went wrong and what is required to go right immediately or it's over before it's begun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlufPurdi Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 People were clutching at straws because of our poor touch and passing: something Joe Cole has never had a problem with. Thing is: it was never a technique problem, just one of confidence. Exactly. Correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't Cole played, like, a handful of games this year? He's a good player, but he's hardly one of those players you take a gamble on even if he is only 75% fit. Delighted with the win, and knowing we'll probably play Germany will, or should, more than focus the players minds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlufPurdi Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Joe Cole has really been built up to be something he's not from this spell out of the team. Good player undoubtedly, but hasn't created much at all in an England shirt throughout the years, other than the odd friendly here and there. Capello is spot on to drop him imo - looks like he's seen through the reputation, as Cole isn't what he was when he left West Ham/initially joined Chelsea. Couldn't agree more, to be honest. Found the Cole obsession rather bizarre. Although I do agree with Kid Icarus that he was a highlight in the last world cup, but that was 4 years ago. Hardly a reason to be given the benefit of the doubt this time round. And he wasn't actually that good, to be fair. all well and good, and i'd agree if capello had found something different to do but he didn't - it's all well and good being smart enough to see that jcole isn't your answer...the point is being able to see what IS your answer Well, we won, didn't we? Today was just about getting a win, it did not have to be pretty. none of those quotes were "today" specific agree today was about the win, but wins like that HAVE to be the watershed in events - capello HAS to realise where he went wrong and what is required to go right immediately or it's over before it's begun Don't see where our points are different here like. Just merely saying everyone seemed to make out we could only win with Cole. In fact, there were plenty that seemed more than appalled, prior to the game, that Milner was set to be in ahead of Cole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 nice to see capello willing to take rooney off when he has to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 http://www.rte.ie/sport/worldcup/highlights.html More balanced view than the BBC rubbish. Not really, just seems more biased the opposite way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Joe Cole has really been built up to be something he's not from this spell out of the team. Good player undoubtedly, but hasn't created much at all in an England shirt throughout the years, other than the odd friendly here and there. Capello is spot on to drop him imo - looks like he's seen through the reputation, as Cole isn't what he was when he left West Ham/initially joined Chelsea. Couldn't agree more, to be honest. Found the Cole obsession rather bizarre. Although I do agree with Kid Icarus that he was a highlight in the last world cup, but that was 4 years ago. Hardly a reason to be given the benefit of the doubt this time round. And he wasn't actually that good, to be fair. all well and good, and i'd agree if capello had found something different to do but he didn't - it's all well and good being smart enough to see that jcole isn't your answer...the point is being able to see what IS your answer Well, we won, didn't we? Today was just about getting a win, it did not have to be pretty. none of those quotes were "today" specific agree today was about the win, but wins like that HAVE to be the watershed in events - capello HAS to realise where he went wrong and what is required to go right immediately or it's over before it's begun Don't see where our points are different here like. Just merely saying everyone seemed to make out we could only win with Cole. In fact, there were plenty that seemed more than appalled, prior to the game, that Milner was set to be in ahead of Cole. I think people would've been (rightly) upset if Heskey had started again as well. Cole (or a healthy Milner), Defoe, Barry or Carrick, James in goal. Good changes from the team picked against the US. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlufPurdi Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I.. don't.. disagree..? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 So, when do we play our next game? Three of my mates have said Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 So, when do we play our next game? Three of my mates have said Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Cheers. Sunday. 3pm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peder75 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I'm probably pretty alone in here about this. Go go Germany! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlufPurdi Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 In general I like Germany to do well, but would happily see them out, tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Wonder if Germany would mind getting a draw to avoid us ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlufPurdi Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 A draw puts them out, no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 You want me to predict an American defeat, don't you? cheeky cunt, I know your game. I think England and you will both scrape a 1-0 win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 http://www.rte.ie/sport/worldcup/highlights.html More balanced view than the BBC rubbish. "England were incredibly bad." Miserable Irish gits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 A draw puts them out, no? If Serbia win then yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 On SSN live score centre it says that as things stand Germany will move down a place into 3rd despite having a better goal difference and the scores both being 0-0. A fuck up surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 On SSN live score centre it says that as things stand Germany will move down a place into 3rd despite having a better goal difference and the scores both being 0-0. A f*** up surely? Aye. Germany have a +3 GD whilst Serbia's is 0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Come on Ghana, getting chances here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 SSN probably think that teams with equal points get settled firstly by the result between the two teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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