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akamaisondufromage 
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 Posted: September 10 2009 at 15:43 |
 el dingo wrote:
^ & ^^
I guess I'm a bit harsh on Heskey. I'm just frustrated that we don't seem to have anyone with his undeniable qualities who can stick the ball in the net as well.
I'd never doubt that he gives his all and that a lot of his good work is often off the ball and hence unnoticed, it's just that last night when he missed those clear cut chances it didn't matter, but at the Finals those type of misses will lose us points and/or games.
Anyway, a very satisfying qualifying tournament and i can't wait for the real thing  |
John Carew would do it - slight problem with that. I think Capello knows! (You Know). I think Heskey really helps us take control of a game - we might not score but he makes sure the ball is going in one direction. I think Capello would bring on someone else when the momentum is fully with us or we need a change (or a goal).
Just a theory. But of course it would be better if Heskey didn't have feet of the triangular Belgian Chocolate variety!
Edited by akamaisondufromage - September 10 2009 at 15:44
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 15:34 |
^ & ^^
I guess I'm a bit harsh on Heskey. I'm just frustrated that we don't seem to have anyone with his undeniable qualities who can stick the ball in the net as well.
I'd never doubt that he gives his all and that a lot of his good work is often off the ball and hence unnoticed, it's just that last night when he missed those clear cut chances it didn't matter, but at the Finals those type of misses will lose us points and/or games.
Anyway, a very satisfying qualifying tournament and i can't wait for the real thing |
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 15:10 |
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I think Heskey provided a higher standard of comedy last night 
I really think the way we're playing we'd be better without a target man... who in this case never seems to hit the target. [/QUOTE]
Sorry Dingo, I think Heskey's getting a bit of a rough deal after this match. Yes he can't score but I think he's a very important part of the team (holding up the ball, roughing up defences, etc) I seem to remember that he was also a very important part of building the confidence in the team and making us into a far better team than 2 years ago! When we were under pressure we often ended up giving the ball away and the ball coming straight back again. and eventually we fell apart.
I think he deserves as much credit as the rest for last nights result. (IMO). [/QUOTE] Although it pains me to admit as much, I do think Heskey does attract some unwarranted flak. Yes, he clearly has feet shaped like Toblerone, and appears to run as though walking an invisible dog, but defenders hate playing against him because of his incredible strength and he never allows them to settle on the ball (Defending from the front etc) England miss Joe Cole though, and will be (gulp) even more formidable if he can make his way back into the reckoning methinks. What chance ya think of a global air traffic controller's strike before 2010 ? (Fingers crossed)
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akamaisondufromage
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 14:58 |
el dingo wrote:
akamaisondufromage wrote:
manofmystery wrote:
el dingo wrote:
If you were losing 1-0 in the last minute of overtime and the commentator said: "MoM's religious ragbags need a miracle now", well, drop to your knees, clasp your hands together and... hey presto - 1-1! |
you could say that but I don't coach low scoring games
my promise to the fans is: all offense all the time baby |
What did I say? Go Away!!
Try the cricket thread there are many more points scored there!
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I think Heskey provided a higher standard of comedy last night
I really think the way we're playing we'd be better without a target man... who in this case never seems to hit the target. |
Sorry Dingo, I think Heskey's getting a bit of a rough deal after this match. Yes he can't score but I think he's a very important part of the team (holding up the ball, roughing up defences, etc) I seem to remember that he was also a very important part of building the confidence in the team and making us into a far better team than 2 years ago! When we were under pressure we often ended up giving the ball away and the ball coming straight back again. and eventually we fell apart.
I think he deserves as much credit as the rest for last nights result. (IMO).
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ExittheLemming
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 14:49 |
progmetalhead wrote:
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Maybe the jocks should take up knitting?  
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Our men's team wouldn't even qualify for the finals of the Woman's World Cup (but we could knit lots of lovely scarves for the fans of the finalists) Failing that, we could knit balaclavas for our own fans (without eyeholes) 
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 14:48 |
akamaisondufromage wrote:
manofmystery wrote:
el dingo wrote:
If you were losing 1-0 in the last minute of overtime and the commentator said: "MoM's religious ragbags need a miracle now", well, drop to your knees, clasp your hands together and... hey presto - 1-1! |
you could say that but I don't coach low scoring games
my promise to the fans is: all offense all the time baby |
What did I say? Go Away!!
Try the cricket thread there are many more points scored there!
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I think Heskey provided a higher standard of comedy last night
I really think the way we're playing we'd be better without a target man... who in this case never seems to hit the target.
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 14:42 |
manofmystery wrote:
el dingo wrote:
If you were losing 1-0 in the last minute of overtime and the commentator said: "MoM's religious ragbags need a miracle now", well, drop to your knees, clasp your hands together and... hey presto - 1-1! |
you could say that but I don't coach low scoring games
my promise to the fans is: all offense all the time baby |
Offensive game, eh! Confession afterwards? 
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 14:39 |
manofmystery wrote:
el dingo wrote:
If you were losing 1-0 in the last minute of overtime and the commentator said: "MoM's religious ragbags need a miracle now", well, drop to your knees, clasp your hands together and... hey presto - 1-1! |
you could say that but I don't coach low scoring games
my promise to the fans is: all offense all the time baby |
What did I say? Go Away!!
Try the cricket thread there are many more points scored there!
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 14:32 |
el dingo wrote:
If you were losing 1-0 in the last minute of overtime and the commentator said: "MoM's religious ragbags need a miracle now", well, drop to your knees, clasp your hands together and... hey presto - 1-1! |
you could say that but I don't coach low scoring games
my promise to the fans is: all offense all the time baby
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el dingo
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 14:25 |
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If you were losing 1-0 in the last minute of overtime and the commentator said: "MoM's religious ragbags need a miracle now", well, drop to your knees, clasp your hands together and... hey presto - 1-1!
Edited by el dingo - September 10 2009 at 14:26
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 14:18 |
tszirmay wrote:
Yellow card-inal, Red card-inal! Crucifying!
What kind of referee ? A Jew with Muslim linesmen ? |
Could you imagine if we all walked into a bar after the game.
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 14:15 |
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What kind of Referee? well, I guess Judas was the original whistle-blower |
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 14:06 |
Yellow card-inal, Red card-inal! Crucifying!
What kind of referee ? A Jew with Muslim linesmen ?
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el dingo
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 13:52 |
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Should be interesting sorting your coaching schedule around all those religious observances |
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 13:47 |
akamaisondufromage wrote:
manofmystery wrote:
go Vatican City! |
How did I know MOM would come up with some inane comment on a football thread?
The last Pope was a pretty good Goalkeeper (I think before he was pope).
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Hey, if the Pope called me up and said, "Hey we gotta ragtag buncha Bishops here that want to give this World Cup a go and we'd like you to coach", I'd be in.
My high excitement coaching style would revolutionize the game.
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el dingo
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 13:00 |
I just caught the last 20 minutes of the Women's World Cup Final and if ever we don't need an omen here it is... England 2, Germany 6 
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 10:01 |
Now that we've qualified, the inevitable "we can win the World Cup" nonsense has started already. We all know that Rooney will break a metatarsal or something and we will lose to Portugal or Germany on penalties.
Capello has done a great job so far, will he persist with the interesting concept of a centre forward who doesn't score goals (Heskey)?
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 09:56 |
Tony R wrote:
We all raised an eyebrow when Maradona was given the Coach's job, maybe they meant to call Madonna. It wouldn't have been any worse an appointment!
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This happens when you select a coach just because he was a great player, that's what we are suffering with Del Solar.
In the case of Maradona, I'm sure he lost his status of god, and that's good.
Iván
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 05:03 |
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Maybe the jocks should take up knitting?
Your friendly sassenach scum
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Posted: September 10 2009 at 04:47 |
el dingo wrote:
Atkingani wrote:
2 pages and comments from: Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Mexico, USA, Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland, Finland, Hungary and... Vatican City!
This is really a WORLD Cup!  |
Sure is!
My lot got through in style beating Croatia (who were quite poor) 5-1 so for me.
Being English I cannot contemplate a WC finals without Argentina. It will seem very strange. |
Grudging and insincere congrats to the filthy Sassenach scum in their successful qualification  I have to admit they were superb against Croatia, but despite this athletic prowess their indelible poofery will forever remain.  The Dark Blue Dwarves with 'Sleepy' up front (a.k.a Scotland) failed gallantly again by going down to those insufferable bicycle riding hippies (the Dutch) If I can think of any other bitter racist bile to numb the nagging pain of our failure, I will keep you all posted. The World Cup without Argentina would be like cutting one of God's hands off.
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