internationals

Paul Tergat

argies on top so far, playing all the football

Eire-Dearg

Headshot wrote: »

*cough*



death by quote

What?

I'm not a big Beckham fan, to be honest. His right boot got him where he is today. Moving to LA to play for some mediocore side but to keep his wife and bank account happy shows he's more Beckham the celebrity rather then the footballer.

Charlie

Didn't get to catch the game, but I actually love seeing England do well. A great team to watch when thy are in their pomp. Plus there's nothing more satisfying then seeing the 'I hope England do Sh/t because they are the enemy' brigade in a sulk.

Looks more and more like the state is being set for D-Becks to have one last sta at the World Cup to bow out of the game on the highest possible note. Good for him, top player, top bloke.

Guy:Incognito

Eire-Dearg wrote: »

What?

I'm not a big Beckham fan, to be honest. His right boot got him where he is today. Moving to LA to play for some mediocore side but to keep his wife and bank account happy shows he's more Beckham the celebrity rather then the footballer.

Relevance to him playing brilliantly for England?

Paul Tergat

Eire-Dearg wrote: »

What?

I'm not a big Beckham fan, to be honest. His right boot got him where he is today. Moving to LA to play for some mediocore side but to keep his wife and bank account happy shows he's more Beckham the celebrity rather then the footballer.

What do ya mean his right boot got him where he is?

And does his loan moves to europe to try and get more football still show his appetite for the game?

You may not like him as a person but the fact is he's been a fantastic footballer and has worked really hard to get where he is.

Eire-Dearg

Stekelly wrote: »

Relevance to him playing brilliantly for England?

I haven't managed to keep up to date with England's qualifying campaign to date, unfortunately, but whatever form he's in for England is a different story, if you favour them. I cringe because I'm not a fan of his. Far from it. Then to remind myself of who exactly can replace him in that side at the moment. Long gone are the days questioning why Bentley doesn't start in for England!:pac:

Eire-Dearg

p_larkin99 wrote: »

What do ya mean his right boot got him where he is?

And does his loan moves to europe to try and get more football still show his appetite for the game?

You may not like him as a person but the fact is he's been a fantastic footballer and has worked really hard to get where he is.

His crossing and free kicks. Greece in 2001 did more for him then alot more has done for others.

Paul Tergat

Eire-Dearg wrote: »

His crossing and free kicks. Greece in 2001 did more for him then alot more has done for others.

well doesnt their boot get every footballer where he is. The reason he is technically that good is that he worked his arse off and still does in training.

His achievements with Utd are what got him where he is.

It does seem that you just dont like him and are not willing to give him the credit he deserves.


Anyway, dont want to derail this anymore....



Whats the game on after argentina - ecuador??

Headshot

colombia v peru. .

Tevez has been disappointing for argentina,too many over played passes

mayordenis

He's a celebrity because he's one of the best footballs around for the last 15 years, and he happens to have a marketable face and popstart wife.

in the 70's Pelé, Cruyff, Best, Beckenbauer, Carlos Alberto among others all tried to help bring Soccer to America - are they all celebrity ****es aswell? The Guy is aphenomenal athlete who used to fly between Madrid and England to see his family and still train and put in top performances, lately he's been flying from america to europe for England games and again still putting in great international performances (and a hugely impressive stint at Milan)

Eire-Dearg

Anyone standing out in the Argentina/Ecuador game?

SlickRic

Eire-Dearg wrote: »

I'm not a big Beckham fan, to be honest. His right boot got him where he is today. Moving to LA to play for some mediocore side but to keep his wife and bank account happy shows he's more Beckham the celebrity rather then the footballer.

i urge you to seperate the 'two Beckhams'.

the man is a top class footballer, always has been, regardless of the circus that has surrounded him; a legend for utd, a big player for real madrid (playing his way into Fabio Capello's championship winning team), and a wonderful servant to his international team.

Greece 2001 is the standout example, and will be the game people mainly remember him for. and rightly so. he dragged them through that game, ran the show, and scored the decisive goal, an un-saveable 93rd minute 25-yard free kick. every great player has standout moments.

his career as a top class player will stand up to any amount of scrutiny; as long as you ignore/embrace the celebrity part.

Paul Tergat

Headshot wrote: »

colombia v peru. . Tevez has been disappointing

Yeah he has, missed a peno too.


No-one really stood out here, argentina have been the better team. disappointed with ecuador, thought they'd get stuck into argentina but just not doing it.

Eire-Dearg

He's a celebrity because he's one of the best footballs around for the last 15 years, and he happens to have a marketable face and popstart wife.

Seemed to develop more with the latter.

OK, back to the internationals guys. I don't have a fondess for DB, while most here do. All points taken.

Headshot

Eire-Dearg wrote: »

Anyone standing out in the Argentina/Ecuador game?

changing the coversation ehh

I think someone owes david an apology

Eire-Dearg

Headshot wrote: »

I think someone owes david an apology

Never! :pac:

therecklessone

Charlie wrote: »

Plus there's nothing more satisfying then seeing the 'I hope England do Sh/t because they are the enemy' brigade in a sulk.

Know the feeling.

Aidric

mayordenis wrote: »

He's a celebrity because he's one of the best footballs around for the last 15 years, and he happens to have a marketable face and popstart wife.

I wonder what it's like being married to a poptart.

HalloweenJack

Is it just me or was that a truely shocking peno from Tevez?

His run-up was ridiculous and his strike looked pretty weak, although fair play to the keeper for keeping his eye on the ball.

mayordenis

Aidric wrote: »

I wonder what it's like being married to a poptart.

Well according to me he's also just a football. I imagine the relationship is difficult and delicious.

DM_7

Eire-Dearg wrote: »

Anyone standing out in the Argentina/Ecuador game?

Ecuador's keeper. Saved a Peno. Made a class save with his foot. Pressured Messi in to a bad Miss 8 yards out.

Headshot

HalloweenJack wrote: »

Is it just me or was that a truely shocking peno from Tevez?

His run-up was ridiculous and his strike looked pretty weak, although fair play to the keeper for keeping his eye on the ball.

not just you jack

dreadful peno,and as iv said earlier hes having a very bad game so far

Eire-Dearg

DM-ICE wrote: »

Ecuador's keeper. Saved a Peno. Made a class save with his foot. Pressured Messi in to a bad Miss 8 yards out.

Cheers, sounds decent, albeit reading it was a poor peno from Tevbez.

DM_7

Eire-Dearg wrote: »

Cheers, sounds decent, albeit reading it was a poor peno from Tevbez.

He still dived the right way

Super-Rush

Very open game second half

~Marky~

Ecuador looking much better this half

Super-Rush

Gago missed a sitter, great save though

HalloweenJack

Brilliant recovery. Of all the people, it had to fall to Gago.

Headshot

iv a feeling Ecuador will win this

DM_7

9.2 for the dive.

Super-Rush

Ecuador are defending very high up, acres of space for Messi to run in to. They are missing Mascherano a lot.

Super-Rush

what a goal

ecu 1 - arg 0

Headshot

what a stunner of a goal

fully deserved

~Marky~

What a goal that was :eek:

DM_7

Sign Him Up (insert the name of your teams manager here)!, Sign Him Up!

Eire-Dearg

Cracker!

Headshot

Ecuador are really such a physical side

like a whole team of essien's

Soby

Thats that

Super-Rush

get in

2-0 Ecu

~Marky~

Well thats game over 2-0

DM_7

Another Great goal in this game.

Headshot

OMG OMG 2-0 Ecuador

Soby

Sack that manager:P

Headshot

Soby wrote: »

Sack that manager:P

he's in big big big trouble

having a Rookie manager,manage 1 of the best international sides in the world is mind boggling

kinaldo

Maradona as coach turning out to be a disaster.

Ecuador are a good team no doubt

but 6-1 against Bolivia.. even Venezuala managed to win in La Paz.

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.

I love Argentina though and would like for them to do well in spite of Maradona, but this is quite funny.

Eire-Dearg

Headshot wrote: »

he's in big big big trouble

having a Rookie manager,manage 1 of the best international sides in the world is mind boggling

He's treated like a God over there, but I agree it was a poor choice. And with a team of such talent, they can be world beaters.

ShooterSF

mayordenis wrote: »

He's a celebrity because he's one of the best footballs around for the last 15 years,

As a kid I too dreamed of being a baseball.

Headshot

kinaldo wrote: »

Maradona as coach turning out to be a disaster.

Ecuador are a good team no doubt

but 6-1 against Bolivia.. even Venezuala managed to win in La Paz.

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.

I love Argentina though and want them to do well in spite of Maradona, but this is quite funny.

1+ totally agree with all that kinaldo (thats a first;))


like why the hell did he bring on that striker,the one with 3 caps instead of milito also then left milito sub too long

btw they desperately need Riquelme back too

Super-Rush

Ecu hit the post....that would have been perfect

kinaldo

Eire-Dearg wrote: »

He's treated like a God over there, but I agree it was a poor choice. And with a team of such talent, they can be world beaters.

In fairness most Argentines were very divided over his appointment, and he hasn't exactly endeared himself to many since. Overall the opinion was about 50-50 as they have a host of other proven coaches that could/should have gotten the job.

If this Argentine side fail to qualify for the World Cup he'll have a lot to answer for. Unthinkable really.