England Out!!
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The French?!Big Michael said:
Please don't use the word quality and France in the same sentence, they're a bunch of cry babies. When France beat Italy, on a shootout, in France98; the Italians wiped their noses and moved on. At Euro2000, when the French were gifted with 10 minutes of injury time; the Italians wiped their noses and moved on. Even the current schedule for qualification, with two games in September, gave the advantage to France - and they couldn't get it done.
The only reason that France escaped San Siro with a draw was that Donadoni (his only mistake as coach) started Del Pierro - a player slower than a tortoise in January. How does a GLOBAL SUPERSTAR like Thierry Henry allow himself to be shut down by a has been like Cannavaro? The French are about to learn the bitter lesson that Argentina has had to deal with - they once had Zidane, without him they are an average team.
For speed and athletic ability, the Englishman has no peer. What brings them down is their inability to play within a system. Sven nearly managed to get them to do so but he was let down by an indifferent captain. By the time he got England to Germany2006, the hyperactive English press had already crushed his spirit.
What England needs is an Ernst Happel (Holland 1978, Hamburg 1983) type of coach. A coach that intimidates the press and isn't afraid to drop players that dont buy into his team concept.
What England needs is an Ernst Happel (Holland 1978, Hamburg 1983) type of coach. A coach that intimidates the press and isn't afraid to drop players that dont buy into his team concept.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YucDT0OAKKM&mode=related&search=
Italy LOST that game because Del Piero missed 2 sitters.
Italy LOST that game because Del Piero missed 2 sitters.
At Tlibisi, Scotland got done in by the inspired play of the 17 year old starlet Levan Mchedlidze. Mich plays his club football in Serie A for Empoli and partners up with another highly rated teenager,and Juve prospect, Seba Giovinco. With his plolished skill set and speed, Mich is drawing favourable comparisons to Zlatan Ibrahimovich. And you can bet that Abramovitch is watching with a very keen eye.
As for Del Piero, John Cleese said it best:
"listen mate I know a stiff when I see one, and I'm looking at one right now"
As for Del Piero, John Cleese said it best:
"listen mate I know a stiff when I see one, and I'm looking at one right now"
you know thats BS Von as he was active in the WC final ..winning penalty kicks ...he isn't his full self after a surgery a few years a back. i'm not a Juve fan but he is a gentlemen when it comes to the sport...Over rated and over the Hill is Beckham.Insidious Von said:
Big Gossip is "the Special One(Jose M.) desiring to Coach the England National team!?!?
http://www.soccer365.com/england_national_team/story_191007102101.php
interesting!?..but he is hard to deal with as a coach by many, like Fabio Capello is to some.
Yes England are in a very bad situation...lets suppose Israel gets a result, beating Croatia will prove a very difficult task.
Italy or France could also miss out, depends on that Scotland/Italy game
Italy or France could also miss out, depends on that Scotland/Italy game
Should never been hired in the first placeDavid Beckham 23 said:
You can watch all qualifying matches online here
www.myp2p.eu
http://www.myp2p.eu/competition.php?competitionid=&part=sports&discipline=football
I'm watching right now on www.bet365.com, you have to register but its freeJohnC said:
1-0 Israel
YES!!!!!!!!!!
Well Italy & France are through.
The end of that Italy/Scotland game was quite bogus...I have no idea on earth how Italy was awarded that free kick which resulted in the subsequent winner in 90th min. Although I suppose that balances out with the first half because I dont know why Di Natale's goal got called back when he was clearly onside. Entertaining game no less...cant wait for the summer.
The end of that Italy/Scotland game was quite bogus...I have no idea on earth how Italy was awarded that free kick which resulted in the subsequent winner in 90th min. Although I suppose that balances out with the first half because I dont know why Di Natale's goal got called back when he was clearly onside. Entertaining game no less...cant wait for the summer.
They clearly bribed their way through yet again!! Time that country's footballwas banned entirely!!the_big_E said:
The Scots did not deserve to lose.
From what the commentators were saying, the lead up to the match was one big party without any trace of holiganism. Considering what happened in Italy last weekend the class of The Tartan Army has restored my faith in football. Euro2008 will be a poorer event without them.
But having said that you cant lose to teams like Georgia and Belarus and expect to qualify for major competitions. The Scots are stout hearted and brave but teams like Italy and France are not in the habit of giving points away. I hope they qualify for South Africa2010.
By the time late April comes around Milan and Barcelona are going to regret passing on Luca Toni.
From what the commentators were saying, the lead up to the match was one big party without any trace of holiganism. Considering what happened in Italy last weekend the class of The Tartan Army has restored my faith in football. Euro2008 will be a poorer event without them.
But having said that you cant lose to teams like Georgia and Belarus and expect to qualify for major competitions. The Scots are stout hearted and brave but teams like Italy and France are not in the habit of giving points away. I hope they qualify for South Africa2010.
By the time late April comes around Milan and Barcelona are going to regret passing on Luca Toni.
