Andrew

whos venables? although yeh youre right, that would cover it

I would say he's about as antithetical to a trad Italian defender as you can get. Doesn't have to think about the game at all because physically he's got a bit more going for him. That sort of schtick doesn't cut the mustard at top level though, so I'm with Capello on this one. who would you have in instead of him? That's a fair question, I don't think we've got great choice there at all* on whats currently available. If Johnson was fit though I don't think it's a discussion worth having really. I've no qualms about Richards filling in there I suppose, I just really don't want him there for any tournament football. *Mind you I never thought Gary Neville was owt special either and he played there for a decade. Do you rate Johnson? Not a fan at all personally. Agree with everyone saying Richards is thick. I remember after he broke into the City team he was interviewed in the off season and was talking himself up for a move to Chelsea. I don't think he's great actually, I just don't rate Richards. Richards got loads of plaudits at the very start of his career and that seems to have persisted but I don't think he's come on at all personally (particularly in the intelligence stakes as Stevie highlights) and that's a shame when you've got all the other things going for you. But then that's a different skill altogether and I suspect Richards just doesnt have that. You look on the other flank and you've got Cole, who is a complete twat of a human being and a mong off the pitch, but in terms of football judgment is an absolute joy. true about cole we've been spoiled at LB with him there preceeded by Pearce (who filled in the gap I really cant remember only a couple of years between them) between Johnson and Richards though I'd take richards, hes a more capable defender than johnson though hes certainly not great by any means and under capellos remit as you mentioned its a case of a defender who uses his physical ability to make up for not being a great defender and a RB who actually cant defend but is more use further forward, prefer defenders able to defend myself. Le Saux/Phil Nev? Anyway, Johnson offers a shit load going forward, but tends to switch off and get caught out with shit positioning. Ashley Cole used to suffer a bit of that when he was very young. Le Saux retired stopped playing international in 2000 think youre right with Neville Johnsons 27 now though he should have got that out of his system already hes played more than 200 senior games and another 34 full england caps hes not still learning at the top level.

I would say he's about as antithetical to a trad Italian defender as you can get. Doesn't have to think about the game at all because physically he's got a bit more going for him. That sort of schtick doesn't cut the mustard at top level though, so I'm with Capello on this one. who would you have in instead of him? That's a fair question, I don't think we've got great choice there at all* on whats currently available. If Johnson was fit though I don't think it's a discussion worth having really. I've no qualms about Richards filling in there I suppose, I just really don't want him there for any tournament football. *Mind you I never thought Gary Neville was owt special either and he played there for a decade. Do you rate Johnson? Not a fan at all personally. Agree with everyone saying Richards is thick. I remember after he broke into the City team he was interviewed in the off season and was talking himself up for a move to Chelsea. I don't think he's great actually, I just don't rate Richards. Richards got loads of plaudits at the very start of his career and that seems to have persisted but I don't think he's come on at all personally (particularly in the intelligence stakes as Stevie highlights) and that's a shame when you've got all the other things going for you. But then that's a different skill altogether and I suspect Richards just doesnt have that. You look on the other flank and you've got Cole, who is a complete twat of a human being and a mong off the pitch, but in terms of football judgment is an absolute joy. true about cole we've been spoiled at LB with him there preceeded by Pearce (who filled in the gap I really cant remember only a couple of years between them) between Johnson and Richards though I'd take richards, hes a more capable defender than johnson though hes certainly not great by any means and under capellos remit as you mentioned its a case of a defender who uses his physical ability to make up for not being a great defender and a RB who actually cant defend but is more use further forward, prefer defenders able to defend myself.

I would say he's about as antithetical to a trad Italian defender as you can get. Doesn't have to think about the game at all because physically he's got a bit more going for him. That sort of schtick doesn't cut the mustard at top level though, so I'm with Capello on this one. who would you have in instead of him?

That's likely where he'll be playing for his club all season though. Must have been hard for Villa fans to see Downing crossing for Young last night for the goal. Both players look like they've stepped up a bit, Young in particular looks to be one of the main men at ManUtd. true, still I hope that the fact hes man u's right back doesnt mean he becomes the auto choice for england, always preferred richards there.

they'll both be in the euro squad if theyre fit though, capello doesnt need to fuck around developing his squad for after that since hes off hopefully whoever replaces him will call time on a few england careers to focus on players who are actually likely to be in the squad for the world cup in 2014. no more lampard, gerrard, ferdinand not likely to still be going at 35 considering his injuries the last couple of years, Terry still playing maybe same for Cole hopefully we'll stop playing smalling at RB, hes done alright to be fair to him but hes definitely a centre back, prefer to see richards there when all are fit, dont rate johnson at all. Barry and Parker both 30, I hadnt realised how old a lot of our "key" players are

He seems to do alright in the champions league as well mind you

MF

why the fuck is lampard playing? should be the same 11 as friday with johnson instead of the injured walcott all because of the fuss made about lampards international career being possibly over this week, fucking stupid he never performs for england, after capello i truly hope he never represents us again

no confirmed date but probably late october early november going off last year and the demo is usually 2 or 3 weeks before that

If you like the game then who gives a shit how old you are? If you think you're the only one your age playing then get on sports interactives forums and drag up on of the how old are you threads.

Nasri isnt rated by most of the french fans I know strangely. Not many agreed with me positioning him as one of the best premiership players. did they happen to mention why? I rate him as one of the best in the world, you only need to look how quickly he settled into man city and how well he linked up with all their other forwards having been a city player for just 4 days to see that he has a fantastic natural talent. I know domenech left him out of the world cup squad but I assumed that was just because he was clearly a mental rather than him actually not being rated

http://www.justgiving.com/thesirbobbyrobsonfoundation/

if he was going to do it he would've done it by now And how exactly would you know that? call it a hunch based on my assesment of deanos character of late

Jesus Laz, nice one!

if he was going to do it he would've done it by now

I am petty, the sites for a cancer charity i don't think our motivations are that important to them.

agreed

and Ive stuck a fiver in myself to make up for this pathetic flounce

right this has got to stop the stick Football Manager has had due to a loose association with this charity bet dodging prick is totally unfair and unwarranted

finished it now, good playthrough and did a little achievement hunting after I finished it. going to attempt a run without killing anyone (barring bosses) which was my inital approach before I felt like I was missing out os it will be a lot of tranqing, stunning, takedowning and sneaking good fun

Give him a chance, its only half nine Aye hes got to embezzle the funds from the petty cash at work first

You should see the stuff Sam allardyce comes out with deaders he's @thebigsam the mans a fucking disgrace

You can pull good stuff like that now with a bit of luck (see nasri signing) bit surely its better that that doesnt happen as much now

Fuck sake