View Full Version : McClaren a fool?
drc003
11 Aug 2006, 09:59 AM
Phil Neville ahead of Scott Parker? Really?
I wondered how on earth he got this job in the first place. I guess I'll just have to keep wondering. At least he chose some strikers in his squad.
Dirt McGirt
11 Aug 2006, 10:25 AM
I'm glad he's not in the England squad.
drc003
11 Aug 2006, 10:28 AM
I'm glad he's not in the England squad.
Well it may be good for us as far as injury risks. However don't you think he has earned it? Also, don't underestimate the fact that it may weigh on his mind. It would be good for him and us if he were to get some international play in the center of midfield, imo.
Batcave Brigade
11 Aug 2006, 10:57 AM
He should be in the squad. England's biggest weakness is that nobody in midfield can tackle or win a ball. I'd have Nigel Reo-cocker in there as well.
Toon³
11 Aug 2006, 12:26 PM
Who cares about England. All playing for them has done to our players in injure them.
mdfc
11 Aug 2006, 12:59 PM
Well it may be good for us as far as injury risks. However don't you think he has earned it? Also, don't underestimate the fact that it may weigh on his mind. It would be good for him and us if he were to get some international play in the center of midfield, imo.
In a World Cup year, yes..
In a Euro year, yes...
In a friendly 2 months after the world cup, no way.
drc003
11 Aug 2006, 01:52 PM
In a World Cup year, yes..
In a Euro year, yes...
In a friendly 2 months after the world cup, no way.
Good point.
However the main question was is McClaren a fool? I still think he is. :D
tigerdave
11 Aug 2006, 04:55 PM
Good point.
However the main question was is McClaren a fool? I still think he is. :D
Nah, he dropped Becks, so he's only a half-wit at worst. :D
Dirt McGirt
11 Aug 2006, 05:23 PM
Who cares about England. All playing for them has done to our players in injure them.
I think that about sums it up.
JayRockers!
12 Aug 2006, 08:27 AM
Still, Parker hadn't played since when? January?
Thx,
Jay!
blackandwhitearmy
12 Aug 2006, 08:51 AM
i thout he deserved it but he didnt have the best of games against villareal so obviously mclaren wasnt impressed
drc003
12 Aug 2006, 01:10 PM
i thout he deserved it but he didnt have the best of games against villareal so obviously mclaren wasnt impressed
Yet he is impressed with Phil Neville? :eek:
toon_soldier_86
12 Aug 2006, 11:47 PM
he's better that sven but so is my grandma....:rolleyes:
sarabella
13 Aug 2006, 05:24 AM
Yet he is impressed with Phil Neville? :eek:
Laugh at him all you want for his Manchester United days, but I think Phil has really started to blossom, so to speak, at Everton. He's been a leader on and off the field, and while he may not be the most technically gifted player, he gives 110% every single game.
That being said, I was more than a little surprised to see him named to the roster.
GingerRobot
13 Aug 2006, 01:07 PM
He is a fool unless he sees the light and plays 3-5-2.
As far as im concerned, Gerrard and Lampard should be Englands most influencial players yet they allways seem below par. I think this is because they cannot play together with only 4 in midfield because when they do this they both end up doing the same thing as each other!
Our defenders are plenty good enough to have only 3 at back, so why not be more attacking?!
drc003
13 Aug 2006, 01:14 PM
Laugh at him all you want for his Manchester United days, but I think Phil has really started to blossom, so to speak, at Everton. He's been a leader on and off the field, and while he may not be the most technically gifted player, he gives 110% every single game.
That being said, I was more than a little surprised to see him named to the roster.
Actually I laugh at him for his Everton days. How many points did they get with him compared to the season before without?
Phil is a decent player but shouldn't be on the England roster imo.
sarabella
13 Aug 2006, 01:16 PM
Actually I laugh at him for his Everton days. How many points did they get with him compared to the season before without?
Phil is a decent player but shouldn't be on the England roster imo.
Not even the point. We had a bad start last year and it had nothing to do with the way Neville played.
And nobody's arguing with you about whether or not he should be on the England squad.
drc003
13 Aug 2006, 01:55 PM
Not even the point. We had a bad start last year and it had nothing to do with the way Neville played.
I appreciate your point of view but I disagree.
JayRockers!
13 Aug 2006, 03:29 PM
Not even the point. We had a bad start last year and it had nothing to do with the way Neville played.2-1-7 in the first 10. Neville was sent off in the 3rd game and missed the fourth. He also picked up 2 additional yellows. I'd say he contributed mightily to their sucktitude.
Thx,
Jay!
mplsTOON
14 Aug 2006, 11:13 AM
He should be in the squad. England's biggest weakness is that nobody in midfield can tackle or win a ball. I'd have Nigel Reo-cocker in there as well.
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