bad but persistent 12 year old matador.
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lol Shane. Do you honestly believe U2 aren't (at least) a good act? Reach deep within your hateful soul young man, and try to honestly think about their abilities as a live act. Even if they haven't released a truly decent album in 9 years or so. Kids these days I'll tell ya.
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So the "neighbour" effect was still very much in play for Germany.
It's more the "emigrant" effect, according to some euros I work with. People move around a lot on the mainland. If the US and oz voted we would do much better.
Italy pulled out of the Eurovision a few years ago because of the voting,we should do the same its a joke at this stage.
Another option would be to get Wales,Scotland,Norther Ireland,England & the Isle of Man to enter separately and play those dirty eastern European's at there own game.
Neighbour average: 8 points.
Germany scored 198 points from the other 33 nations, averaging 6 points from every non bordering nation. So the "neighbour" effect was still very much in play for Germany.
Which means that the 'neighbour bonus' for Germany is only around 12-15 points.
Our 'neighbour bonus' is about 4/6 points from the UK.
And Russias is clearly > 50 points.
But Germany have proved that you can break through this with the right song/artiste.
lol Shane. Do you honestly believe U2 aren't (at least) a good act? Reach deep within your hateful soul young man, and try to honestly think about their abilities as a live act. Even if they haven't released a truly decent album in 9 years or so. Kids these days I'll tell ya.
Whatever about their music, as individual artists for a start they're probably just about the worst people from a major rock band on their instruments.
I've never seen U2 live, but c'mon i've been to metallica and roger waters, and a bunch of other people, I doubt they're gonna impress me anyway!
My sister is a huge fan, but honestly i don't see it at all.
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Just down in the local Tesco this morning, as needed some shaving kit. They had a 'world cup special' on Gillette Fusion at £2 for the shaver and a blade. Problem is it had an English flag engrained at the top of it.
Just couldn't do it.
About to find out, but I'm guessing the BIC razors still leave you looking like you slashed yourself? A price worth paying obv to avoid the flag, but hopefully their technology has advanced slightly over the years!
I always thought you were English. Apologies, my bad!
lol Shane. Do you honestly believe U2 aren't (at least) a good act? Reach deep within your hateful soul young man, and try to honestly think about their abilities as a live act. Even if they haven't released a truly decent album in 9 years or so. Kids these days I'll tell ya.
Warning :contains swearing, rubbish graphics and an audience of droolers
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Just down in the local Tesco this morning, as needed some shaving kit. They had a 'world cup special' on Gillette Fusion at £2 for the shaver and a blade. Problem is it had an English flag engrained at the top of it.
Just couldn't do it.
About to find out, but I'm guessing the BIC razors still leave you looking like you slashed yourself? A price worth paying obv to avoid the flag, but hopefully their technology has advanced slightly over the years!
I remember in primary school a lad wearing Reebok Classics in to PE, and other kids in the class giving out to him cause they had the Union Jack on them.
Whatever about their music, as individual artists for a start they're probably just about the worst people from a major rock band on their instruments.
I've never seen U2 live, but c'mon i've been to metallica and roger waters, and a bunch of other people, I doubt they're gonna impress me anyway!
My sister is a huge fan, but honestly i don't see it at all.
U2 are one of the best live acts I've ever seen. And I've gone to a lot of live acts, seen some awesome bands at all ends of the scale etc, etc - AND I'm really not a big fan of a rake of U2 albums.
They just have "it", whatever "it" is.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide to...View Post
Just down in the local Tesco this morning, as needed some shaving kit. They had a 'world cup special' on Gillette Fusion at £2 for the shaver and a blade. Problem is it had an English flag engrained at the top of it.
Just couldn't do it.
About to find out, but I'm guessing the BIC razors still leave you looking like you slashed yourself? A price worth paying obv to avoid the flag, but hopefully their technology has advanced slightly over the years!
Always thought you'd bought into the 'English gentleman thing' - Spend 20 years in education, a few years as an underling in the diplomatic services, then retire to some backwater in the West Indies and be the alcoholic fixture in some local bar - a comforting bit of familiarity for the English tourist and a draw for the locals who suspect you might be Lord something-or-other. Kind of thing I fancy David Niven or Peter O'Toole would secretly have liked to do.
How did Norway win last year ? Scanide power alone. Naaaw, was a great song our song whilst performed well was too dated. Solid is boring now for the young euros. My other hlaf, a Euro loved NK but hated the song . We need some up tempo number.
feck U2 send ovr the republic of loose, they'd bring it home. Baltics would love em.
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Theo Walcott and Darren Bent are not even close to international standard in a top nation.
If Walcott starts ahead of Lennon on the right against the USA, it will be a travesty.
Bent is an interesting case tbh. The right thing is to drop him in lieu of Heskey, because while he would score more goals, he just can't cut it at the top level in terms of his general link play. Heskey is a much better foil for Rooney because he provides a genuine target for direct balls from deep.
I have said it before - if Walcott manages to get into the starting 11 for the world cup then you can rest assured that England don't have the requisite quality to win the competition.
As an aside, I watched the US play the Czech Republic (2 - 4 starting a few players dropped in the final cut) and Turkey (2 - 1 coming back from a goal down) this week. I think they can give England a right run for their money. They've organised a much tougher run of games coming into the tournament, and will have zero complacency about themselves as a result.
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Always thought you'd bought into the 'English gentleman thing' - Spend 20 years in education, a few years as an underling in the diplomatic services, then retire to some backwater in the West Indies and be the alcoholic fixture in some local bar - a comforting bit of familiarity for the English tourist and a draw for the locals who suspect you might be Lord something-or-other. Kind of thing I fancy David Niven or Peter O'Toole would secretly have liked to do.
LOL,maybe he could find a nice hotel in Torquay...
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Bent is an interesting case tbh. The right thing is to drop him in lieu of Heskey, because while he would score more goals, he just can't cut it at the top level in terms of his general link play. Heskey is a much better foil for Rooney because he provides a genuine target for direct balls from deep.
I have said it before - if Walcott manages to get into the starting 11 for the world cup then you can rest assured that England don't have the requisite quality to win the competition.
As an aside, I watched the US play the Czech Republic (2 - 4 starting a few players dropped in the final cut) and Turkey (2 - 1 coming back from a goal down) this week. I think they can give England a right run for their money. They've organised a much tougher run of games coming into the tournament, and will have zero complacency about themselves as a result.
Gerrard should start off Rooney, and England should revert to 4-5-1 when not in posession. They get over-run by some of the good passing teams, so will need the extra bodies.
Nearly every player would benefit from this imo, Johnson will be able to get forward more and will benefit from the extra cover.
Gerrard should start off Rooney, and England should revert to 4-5-1 when not in posession. They get over-run by some of the good passing teams, so will need the extra bodies.
Nearly every player would benefit from this imo, Johnson will be able to get forward more and will benefit from the extra cover.
Can't disagree with that. Virtually none of the top sides in world football use 4 - 4 - 2 these days anyway.
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Lampard Gerrard both in CM is madness unless you have another player playing behind them in a 4-5-1. Opta stats prove neither control a game enough justify putting both there. Better teams will destroy them with this line up.
By the way, it has to be remembered that the better coached world cup sides will be coming to the end of grueling physical training sessions this weekend. Any well organised outfit will have been doing a ton of running and weights over the past two weeks, winding down to technical / tactics based sessions once they get to South Africa. As a consequence, players will be very flat physically at the moment, as the objective is to peak for the first group game.
The US looked nonexplosive this week but it was noted by the players and media following them that they have been run into the ground in the 30 man training camp. Probably the same thing for England today.
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By the way, any England haters should be funking three goals from them in the last half hour here. The very best thing that could happen them is to lose this game. Because a defeat would give them a timely kick up the arse, and really focus their minds on the challenges ahead...
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As I said earlier, this is a bad finish to proceedings in terms of the long term for England. They haven't been very good, but have gotten away with it. And the feel good factor of a come from behind win will paper over some cracks that deserve much closer inspection.
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As I said earlier, this is a bad finish to proceedings in terms of the long term for England. They haven't been very good, but have gotten away with it. And the feel good factor of a come from behind win will paper over some cracks that deserve much closer inspection.
Capello will know this performance has been far from good regardless of the result IMO.
The defence has to be a massive worry more than anything. I mean if Johnson is starting you need to utalise his attacking threat as much as possible and they simply haven't today. Terry and Rio have continued their shaky form from the Premiership and doesn't look like the assured partnership it once was!
Leighton Baines
Jamie Carragher
Ashley Cole Michael Dawson
Rio Ferdinand
Glen Johnson
Ledley King
John Terry Matthew Upson Stephen Warnock
Gareth Barry Michael Carrick
Joe Cole
Steven Gerrard
Tom Huddlestone
Adam Johnson
Frank Lampard
Aaron Lennon
James Milner Scott Parker Theo Walcott
Shaun Wright-Phillips
Darren Bent
Peter Crouch
Jermain Defoe
Emile Heskey
Wayne Rooney
I'd think they would be the ideal seven cuts for England to make. Don't think it will play out like that obviously.
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I think because he scored a hat-trick away to Croatia, the key game of the group which turned qualification into an unexpected romp, that Walcott kinda deserves to go.
Bent is an interesting case tbh. The right thing is to drop him in lieu of Heskey, because while he would score more goals, he just can't cut it at the top level in terms of his general link play. Heskey is a much better foil for Rooney because he provides a genuine target for direct balls from deep.
I have said it before - if Walcott manages to get into the starting 11 for the world cup then you can rest assured that England don't have the requisite quality to win the competition.
I didn't give you a thumbs up but this much of the post deserves that.
As an aside, I watched the US play the Czech Republic (2 - 4 starting a few players dropped in the final cut) and Turkey (2 - 1 coming back from a goal down) this week. I think they can give England a right run for their money. They've organised a much tougher run of games coming into the tournament, and will have zero complacency about themselves as a result.
You are completely overrating the USA, all they are is a massively defensive outfit. They are no hopers. They haven't done anything in truly competitive games in years. Please don't mention the Confederation's cup as a noteworthy competition because it is not and never has been.
On a sidenote I can't believe that Freddy Adu didn't even make the 30 and meanwhile Bradley has selected DeMarcus Beasley in his 23 man squad.
Whatever about their music, as individual artists for a start they're probably just about the worst people from a major rock band on their instruments.
I've never seen U2 live, but c'mon i've been to metallica and roger waters, and a bunch of other people, I doubt they're gonna impress me anyway!
U2 are one of the best live acts I've ever seen. And I've gone to a lot of live acts, seen some awesome bands at all ends of the scale etc, etc - AND I'm really not a big fan of a rake of U2 albums.
They just have "it", whatever "it" is.
Whatever about their music, which I think is simply awful, they are one of the best live shows I've seen. They supported Moby a few years ago in Slane, and in fairness it was a great gig.
Uniteds prolific goalscorer this season O.G just forced himself into Capellos final 23.
I'm not too worried about the indifferent performance today, these games are experimental with different formations and alot of players getting a run,and as Lloyd said they certainly don't want to be peaking now.
I'd say Lennon definately gave Cappello food for thought today and there's every chance he'll start ahead of Walcott.
Looks like Heskey will be going too, at Bents expense, although he could have sealed the deal if he'd buried his chance.
I really hope Joe Cole gets the nod, he looks in good shape and put in a good shift today.
Twelve days until kick off, I feel like a child before christmas, can't wait!
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You are completely overrating the USA, all they are is a massively defensive outfit. They are no hopers. They haven't done anything in truly competitive games in years. Please don't mention the Confederation's cup as a noteworthy competition because it is not and never has been.
On a sidenote I can't believe that Freddy Adu didn't even make the 30 and meanwhile Bradley has selected DeMarcus Beasley in his 23 man squad.
lol, you clearly don't know a whole lot about the US football team on the basis of the above post. Their defense is the weakest area of the team by a decent margin, and is compensated for by good goalkeeping, set pieces and excellent workrate and organisation throughout the team as a whole.
As for Adu? He was never seriously in contention to make the final 23. He is a complete beaten docket at this point. He has only played a relative handful of games at senior level (club and international) over the past four years, and contributed little or no production in them. He is lucky to still be earning money from the game to be honest.
Beasley probably shouldn't have gone either, but he made his 15 or so games at club level last year at a much higher level than Adu, and he has done it in key games for the US in the past. He provides an option, but I don't believe he will see much if any game time during the tournament.
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Leighton Baines
Jamie Carragher
Ashley Cole Michael Dawson
Rio Ferdinand
Glen Johnson
Ledley King
John Terry Matthew Upson Stephen Warnock
Gareth Barry Michael Carrick
Joe Cole
Steven Gerrard
Tom Huddlestone
Adam Johnson
Frank Lampard
Aaron Lennon
James Milner Scott Parker Theo Walcott
Shaun Wright-Phillips
Darren Bent
Peter Crouch
Jermain Defoe
Emile Heskey
Wayne Rooney
I'd think they would be the ideal seven cuts for England to make. Don't think it will play out like that obviously.
agree with bent, warnock ahead of baines for me, agree with other drops at the back and midfield is fairly meh, walcott and parker are defo drops for me,
on a sidenote anyone seen the brazil or argentina squads? maradona is only slightly crazier than dunga
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