sammynb 2934 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 They played Australia in a friendly last Saturday and although they won 3-1, it was the battle of two fucking woeful teams.If England is to do well this WC finals and I think they will, they will batter the Yanks leaving them looking like a plaster's radio. 2 teams in the world cup in a friendly a week before the tournament starts I wouldnt be reading too much into the performances if I were you Two teams that had already played a friendly the week before in South Africa while the rest of the world was still travelling - makes me read more into it than you're giving it credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Pede 0 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 1 with Danish club. Feilhaber is gutless and useless. He haven't set anything alight in Denmark, apart from his club getting relegated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26934 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Right old battle of the threads goin on here innit Stevie? This is the match thread. You can imagine the yank press making this in to 1854 or whenever it was when those mugs got their independence, they always seem to forget it was English v English in essence, so no they didn't win, same as they didn't win the Vietnam War, and never win any war without our help. More like 1950, but whatever. I'm not one to split hairs. Only yanks count that one, we hit the post 7 times apparently. The people at the end of the telegram line thought there was a mistake in the message they thought it was USA 1 England 10, and a one had been missing off. We could've given the Italians a run for their money for arrogance back then. Right. The Yank press is making it into that, instead of 1854(?). That was my point. I generally disregard sporting results that didn't take place in my lifetime as precursors for results. Can't wait for the match Saturday. I think Stevie was suggesting that the USA won independence from Britain in 1854 Was it not then? Forgive me, 1854 was in my head for some reason, but we only learn the history of areas of the world which are interesting like the Roman Empire. I remember the Peanut Farmer visiting Washington as part of the Bicentenial celebraions in 1976. But I am an old fart Ah right 1876 it was my mistake. Was only 22 years out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 724 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 1 with Danish club. Feilhaber is gutless and useless. He haven't set anything alight in Denmark, apart from his club getting relegated Played for Derby in 2007-2008 didn't he? Seems like he's another relegation specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cid_MCDP 0 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Shouldn't take them too lightly, 19 of their squad are on the books of overseas clubs.8 with English clubs. 2 with a Scottish club. 3 with German clubs. 2 with Mexican clubs 1 with Italian club 1 with French club 1 with Norwegian club 1 with Danish club. only 3 are with Yankee clubs, Donavon who plays for the LA Galaxy being one of them. Not being funny Noelie, but The Gooch is the yank in Italy and despite being noble hasn't really done anything. Also, I wouldn't be wholly impressed by an American plying his trade in 4 of the leagues you mention. He missed (nearly) the entire season with a knee injury. More classic knowledge from The Fish I'd miss him if he didn't post. Mind Gooch is shite though. Tbh though, we don't really have any standout defensemen on our backline. They don't work badly as a unit, but individually, none of them are anything to write home about. Wouldn't go so far as to call him shite though. He's quite good at defending against corners and crosses where he can use his height to his advantage, although does have a tendency to ball watch when the action is close up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cid_MCDP 0 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Right old battle of the threads goin on here innit Stevie? This is the match thread. You can imagine the yank press making this in to 1854 or whenever it was when those mugs got their independence, they always seem to forget it was English v English in essence, so no they didn't win, same as they didn't win the Vietnam War, and never win any war without our help. More like 1950, but whatever. I'm not one to split hairs. Only yanks count that one, we hit the post 7 times apparently. The people at the end of the telegram line thought there was a mistake in the message they thought it was USA 1 England 10, and a one had been missing off. We could've given the Italians a run for their money for arrogance back then. Right. The Yank press is making it into that, instead of 1854(?). That was my point. I generally disregard sporting results that didn't take place in my lifetime as precursors for results. Can't wait for the match Saturday. I think Stevie was suggesting that the USA won independence from Britain in 1854 Fuckin' hell, that took longer than I thought. worth the wait though, eh Lols, I meant that our war of independence apparently lasted until our Civil War began. Warmongers, tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9281 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Shouldn't take them too lightly, 19 of their squad are on the books of overseas clubs.8 with English clubs. 2 with a Scottish club. 3 with German clubs. 2 with Mexican clubs 1 with Italian club 1 with French club 1 with Norwegian club 1 with Danish club. only 3 are with Yankee clubs, Donavon who plays for the LA Galaxy being one of them. Not being funny Noelie, but The Gooch is the yank in Italy and despite being noble hasn't really done anything. Also, I wouldn't be wholly impressed by an American plying his trade in 4 of the leagues you mention. He missed (nearly) the entire season with a knee injury. More classic knowledge from The Fish I'd miss him if he didn't post. Mind Gooch is shite though. More classic "dislike Fish, Think later" from Stevie. What exactly did I get factually incorrect. Like I said, other than being noble and offering to play for nowt for a year, Gooch has done nothing... but carry on being obsessed fella, it defines you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Three Lions Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 According to the paper the yanks will have double the number of fans we will at the game, unreal that like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Glad in a way because Fifa expect (and hope for) England fans to turn up and bankroll the tournament no matter where it's held. How times have changed, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 724 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 The US press have been giving it pretty big as of late and they reckon they have a chance on Saturday. I think they are in for a pretty significant shock and I think we will defeat them soundly - and this coming from someone who doesn't rate England's chances in this year's WC highly at all. Like other countries where the majority of their squads play abroad, the USA have significant cohesion problems and are prone to a lot of individualism. They don't work particularly well as a unit, have no reliable strikers, and I think all the signs are there for a collapse. If the other teams in our group were halfway decent - South Korea, Cameroon, that sort of level - I'd doubt USA's qualification chances, but as it is I think they'll manage to beat both Algeria and Slovenia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Think it will be a tough game, openers always are. But you never know we might mash up isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 England have always gone into these first games hyped up and have came a cropper far too many times to be complacent about anything. I still think they give the ball away far too easily but Rooney is a match winner. I'm not really doing anything other than taking a game at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 7116 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Haway USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 5103 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 1-1 draw but we'll still get through the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 1-1 draw but we'll still get through the group. Think we'll top the group should we get a draw actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26934 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) I reckon 3-1 England, with the USA not causing many problems. Also, PP are refunding all losing first/last goal scorer, correct score and scorecast bets if Rooney scores at any time during the match. Not a bad offer. Edited June 10, 2010 by ewerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4292 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Ref for this match was suspended by his national federation last season for being incompetent just peachy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Three Lions Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I reckon 3-1 England, with the USA not causing many problems. Also, PP are refunding all losing first/last goal scorer, correct score and scorecast bets if Rooney scores at any time during the match. Not a bad offer. In hindsight statistics say the yanks will probably score. 4 clean sheets in 23 under Capello or something isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummiemag1 0 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I think we are favourites but the USA are not a bad team and surely they represent good value at 5 or even 6 to 1 for the win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I think we are favourites but the USA are not a bad team and surely they represent good value at 5 or even 6 to 1 for the win? I thought that like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9281 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 To be fair, it's always worth betting against England, if for no other reason than it's definitely not worth betting on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cid_MCDP 0 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 On the eve of our momentous match, I'd just like to say good luck, may the best team win, and all that. Win or lose, I really hope that the result is decided by the players on the pitch and not the refs. That's the only thing that could ruin this match for me tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Not particularly worried by this game. We'll fuckin' dick 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid 0 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 3-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTheMag 4 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Im in New York, and everyone here is really backing the USA pretty hardcore. If England loses theres no way I'll ever be able to live it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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