tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post116031821013027776..comments2023-10-30T07:49:39.886-04:00Comments on Goonerboy: Hopeless, flabby England are almost out of ideas.Goonerboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489244017423718503noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1160365999032940942006-10-08T23:53:00.000-04:002006-10-08T23:53:00.000-04:00"Systemic change is needed to the set-up. And we c..."Systemic change is needed to the set-up. And we can't blame Sven any more."<BR/><BR/>Well, one could say that the reason we need systemic change is largely down to Sven's incompetence over the last few years. So we can continue to blame him first and foremost. McClaren isn't my favoutite, but he can't sort out overnight the deep seated problems Sven left for him. In fact, he probably can't period. England needs a bigger man than him. Unfortunately Big Phil wasn't interested! England got the man they deserve. But they'll still qualify.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1160349572213330762006-10-08T19:19:00.000-04:002006-10-08T19:19:00.000-04:00RvP was used to playing wing in a 4-3-3 in which h...RvP was used to playing wing in a 4-3-3 in which he had license to score for Feyenoord, and he is being used the same way for Holland. I think he's just struggled to adapt to 4-4-2. Some Dutch strikers are like that; RvN is perfect for 4-3-3, but didn't do as well with a partner. We may see more 4-3-3 to get the best use of his talents.<BR/><BR/>I can see why McClaren is talking to Scholes. Joe Cole is the closest thing to a playmaker he has at the moment. Been missing that since Gazza and Macca.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1160348781101125522006-10-08T19:06:00.000-04:002006-10-08T19:06:00.000-04:00anonymous whoever you may be. Why dont you right a...anonymous whoever you may be. Why dont you right an article and we'll all judge you ya muppet. Well put goonerboy and i agree my personal opinion of the england team is that there full of personalities all trying to show who's the best nopt playin for the three lions. I know it's old hat but the boys of 66' knew how to play for your country and play as a team and they were on pennys compared to todays outrageous salaries! Thing is im still only young and still revert back to them players cos our current crop are hopeless. No pride, no passion no chance to win anything! Can't wait till this shitty international week is up so i can concentrate on proper football!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1160346530867717452006-10-08T18:28:00.000-04:002006-10-08T18:28:00.000-04:00Cheers LD.Cheers LD.Goonerboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10489244017423718503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1160346403798875432006-10-08T18:26:00.000-04:002006-10-08T18:26:00.000-04:00I think this is a good article and I teach English...I think this is a good article and I teach English. Your move jackass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1160333141639230492006-10-08T14:45:00.000-04:002006-10-08T14:45:00.000-04:00If you guys think this is a good article you are i...If you guys think this is a good article you are illiterate.<BR/><BR/>This looks like it was written by a 12 year old.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1160330320908493432006-10-08T13:58:00.000-04:002006-10-08T13:58:00.000-04:00England was awful that day and of the other games ...England was awful that day and of the other games under Mac- they were at least average and one can see not everything negative can be blamed on Sven. He did well.- number of defeats in competitive games(normal time ones-pen shootouts NOT included) are slightly more than the fingers in one hand.(his friendlies were those where he practised his team till FIFA chopped his plans by limiting subs)<BR/>P Neville? NO way please- as worries of conceding goals from tripping opponents in one's penalty box will crop up!(only half a dozen years since EURO2000 exit due to his trip)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1160327417738742542006-10-08T13:10:00.000-04:002006-10-08T13:10:00.000-04:00Gerrard is a stinking, overrated, vicious cheatGerrard is a stinking, overrated, vicious cheatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1160326204117986452006-10-08T12:50:00.000-04:002006-10-08T12:50:00.000-04:00Yep, nice article. England have been awful for yea...Yep, nice article. England have been awful for years, but it must have a lot to do with the fact that just past the first eleven, there is a real lack of technically good players in England right now. <BR/><BR/>Who's to blame, the youth coaches, the clubs for buying foreign, the players themselves for thinking they are celebs just coz they can kick a ball?<BR/><BR/>England will qualify but they have a severe case of mid-tableitis. Its not that they are bad, even though they are, its just that they are just so fucking boring.<BR/><BR/>Reminds of Graham Rix and Stewart Robson for the Arse in days gone by. A lifetime ago now. Maybe its watching the Gunners these days that makes England stand out as so awful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1160323836731815002006-10-08T12:10:00.000-04:002006-10-08T12:10:00.000-04:00Play P Neville in the England team?! U must be kid...Play P Neville in the England team?! U must be kidding right?! His game is predicated on taking out the opposing star player so it will not be surprising if he receives the red card before half-time. Continential refs are less forgiving compared to the EPL species. His type of game is suited to Everton so he shud just stay there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1160323774110023422006-10-08T12:09:00.000-04:002006-10-08T12:09:00.000-04:00I'm still backing my radical theory that all Engla...I'm still backing my radical theory that all England games between major tournaments should be played behind closed doors with a complete media blackout...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1160322244462464972006-10-08T11:44:00.000-04:002006-10-08T11:44:00.000-04:00Mate, agreed with your Carrick comments, and recko...Mate, agreed with your Carrick comments, and reckon King should be pushing Ferdinand. Also wouldn't mind seeing Johnson given a chance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1160321362261435172006-10-08T11:29:00.000-04:002006-10-08T11:29:00.000-04:00Sven has done better than the new gaffaSven has done better than the new gaffaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22806182.post-1160319236827380002006-10-08T10:53:00.000-04:002006-10-08T10:53:00.000-04:00Very good article that acknowledges what most don'...Very good article that acknowledges what most don't. England is a team of celebrities, not footballers. On the other hand, who cares? Not me, that's who.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com