On the Ball (new Football Focus)

[Sandperson]

Atila Reincarnate Wrote:

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> Sandperson Wrote:

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> > Can we not just ban those who name call, swear

> > excessively and are abusive? I'm thinking of

> one

> > person in particular here. I have tried to be

> as

> > fair and even handed as possible and get

> debates

> > going on other subjects but there are certain

> > forumist who just want to go back to the

> > schoolyard. :'(

>

> That would leave precious few forumites, eh

> sandcastle?. >:D< I've discovered thingymebobs

As long as you were one of them my work here would be complete.

[kpc]

It's not going to come to that but if it did Belarus are abject. They've beaten Andorra and Kazakhstan - you don't beat Belarus with your reserves, you shouldn't be going to the World Cup anyway.

[Atila Reincarnate]

Sandperson Wrote:

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> Atila Reincarnate Wrote:

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> > Sandperson Wrote:

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> > -----

> > > Can we not just ban those who name call,

> swear

> > > excessively and are abusive? I'm thinking of

> > one

> > > person in particular here. I have tried to be

> > as

> > > fair and even handed as possible and get

> > debates

> > > going on other subjects but there are certain

> > > forumist who just want to go back to the

> > > schoolyard. :'(

> >

> > That would leave precious few forumites, eh

> > sandcastle?. >:D

>

> As long as you were one of them my work here would

> be complete.

Oh dear back to the playground eh Sandpit? B) I've discovered howsyerfathers

[matthew123]

Keef Wrote:

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> No it's me. I was basically teasing Matthew, as I

> can't help feeling that if Harold Shipman had worn

> a Liverpool scarf, Matt would have claimed he was

> innocent.

Keef what a load of bollox. This has nothing to do with a Liverpool scarf. This is about justice. Your Harold Shipman analogy is misguided to say the least.

Belarus might be crap kpc but when a team disintegrates they can lose to anyone as Liverpool did only other week to Villa.

[Sandperson]

How old are you Atila? It's like the rantings of a hormonal teenager and just as dull.

[Atila Reincarnate]

Sandperson Wrote:

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> How old are you Atila? It's like the rantings of a

> hormonal teenager and just as dull.

Tut tut, Sanddune, aren't you supposed to be all grown up and mature.As for rantings, I've no personal vendetta aginst you, I just despise your odious club. Simple. Don't take it personally old chap, it goes with the territory for a forces of darkness supporter. Your constant whining about being picked on is exceedingly tiresome my old chou. ;-) I've discovered whatchermacallums.

[Keef]

Matt the Shipman thing was a joke, not even you would be that biased! ;-)

[kpc]

Matt, Belarus have very little quality. The Vile have some quality (very begrudging) but that still does not excuse the way you fell apart to them.

Young or Milner - who's most likely to make World Cup squad. Young may have pace but think Milner is better player overall.

[Sandperson]

I am grown up. I asked you a straight question, what school year are you in? Nothing childish about that. The only conclusion I have come to about you is that you are a school kid masquerading as an adult. You can tell us all now. Are you bunking off double maths? I also take nothing you say personally for this reason. I tend to feel sorry for people like you and supporters of your club. :))

[Atila Reincarnate]

Sandperson Wrote:

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> I am grown up. I asked you a straight question,

> what school year are you in? Nothing childish

> about that. The only conclusion I have come to

> about you is that you are a school kid

> masquerading as an adult. You can tell us all now.

> Are you bunking off double maths? I also take

> nothing you say personally for this reason. I tend

> to feel sorry for people like you and supporters

> of your club. :))

On the evidence of your conduct Sandbag I would guess I'm a lot older than you. You act just like a spoilt kid that can't handle it when he doesn't get his own way. If you want to have a dig at others don't expect them to just sit back and stay quiet, because it doesn't work that way. You've got some neck complaining about others when you're just as guilty of the offecnces you claim others have committed, still that's Man Ure all over isn't it. Just like Rooney being an honest player. Don't make me laugh, that's like saying Genghis Khan was a bit naughty.

[matthew123]

Well Barry, Lampard and Beckham are all probably going to be in the WC Squad so I'd doubt Capello would pick another slow coach in midfield as England could be pulled all over the park if they happen to have matches at altitude. I remember Mexico City '86 when Maradona never faced a tackle because the England team were too slow to cut him down - pace pays and that's why I think Young is ahead of Milner.

[Jah Lush]

Oi! Pack it in.

[Atila Reincarnate]

Jah Lush Wrote:

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> Oi! Pack it in.

Sorry dad, but he started it!! :(

[Sandperson]

Croatia should be a forgone conclusion tonight. I wouldn't be suprised if we screw it up or at least make it difficult for ourselves but what's the betting that we qualify easily and then don't make it out of the group stages in SA after a winter of hype? Who should we put money on for the last minute injury scare this time around?

[Jah Lush]

John Terry and his dodgy back.

[kpc]

Milner is a better passer of the ball and tackler - I think he's more adept at playing either side of the pitch. Young is most likely to get his place if Walcott is unfit. Think there are at least half a dozen outfield places up for grabs plus which goalkeepers would you take. James for experience. Green has had panic moments in all of his recent England experiences but will probably go. Robinson may struggle for form at Blackburn. Carson??? Hart has put in four good performances for Birmingham so far and could make a strong case by the end of the season.

[matthew123]

All the goalkeeper options are weak - England are screwed in that position whoever they pick.

David James is great when he is busy but put him in the situation of national importance like a semi final with nothing much to do and he is likely to drop the simplest cross in front of goal. Foster, Carson have fundamental flaws. Hart, Green are too error prone. Robinson is probably the best technically behind James but his confidence might be too shattered to ever return. Don't even mention Kirkland.

[Sandperson]

Foster has to be in with a shout, but he's been a bit shaky at the start of the season. I can't see Milner changing a game but could see Lennon doing something special. If the Brum defence carries on as it has then I think Hart would be a good back up.

[matthew123]

Back up is fine but to win a World Cup (which England have no chance of doing btw) you need a world class keeper because the latter games will be too tight to carry a mediocre goaly.

[Sandperson]

Almunia! :)) When was the last time we had a truely world class keeper? Clemence? Shilton? God, that's depressing.

[red devil]

What about Seaweed?

''Nayim from the half way line..''

[Jah Lush]

red devil Wrote:

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> What about Seaweed?

> ''Nayim from the half way line..''

Oh deep joy! How we Spurs fans laughed at the pony-tailed ponce at that one.

[Sandperson]

And cue the tirade....

[matthew123]

Trouble is with Seaman you can't say it was a one off as of course he repeated the same dumb trick at World Cup for England

[Jah Lush]

That wasn't so funny then because Brazil knocked us out with that mistake.