Football 2013-2014

[TheGayTent]

Walker and Smalling are crap too.

[thetime]

Yep agree with you both. On the right back position - is Johnson a starter? What about Walker and Smalling? And where is Micah Richards?

[kaosmark2]

Most players in that squad are either terrible, or in poor form. But is that any surprise?

[thetime]

Would of liked to see shawcross in the squad myself.

[TheGayTent]

Isn't Richards injured? Can't remember him playing against Cardiff.

[kaosmark2]

Would of liked to see shawcross in the squad myself.

[thetime]

Don't be silly. He plays for an unfashionable club.

[LondonTom]

If your English and play for one of the big teams you seem to get picked, this needs to change and quickly.

[kaosmark2]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23852624

"It shouldn't be too difficult finding a sheep in Scotland."

[pink_triangle]

Amazes me Glen Johnson plays as much first team football as he does. He is dogshit.

[pink_triangle]

I like the fact that Liverpool have put out a fairly strong side today in a game where their second team could probably win. Theres no European football and therefore no need to be resting players too often, I think the team is one which will both continue positive momentum but also give a few fringe players a chance.

As a Welsh fan Im also glad to see Ramsey starting the season well. I worried for him after his big injury and also felt he was overplayed out of necessity at times when his confidence was low. Its early days but if he continues the form he could be a big player for Arsenal.

[strummer77]

Yep agree with you both. On the right back position - is Johnson a starter? What about Walker and Smalling? And where is Micah Richards?

Edited August 28, 2013 by strummer77

[thetime]

Who would of though out of all the on of transfer sagas its bale acting the biggest c**t.

[LondonTom]

I love the league cup when teams actually go out to win matches. Some squad players sure, understandable rather than your start XI....but it shouldn't be a sacrifice to youth players unless you've been unlucky with injuries.

Good game against Cheltenham last night, for a league 2 side their fans came in numbers and made alot of noise!. They made a great show of themselves to and I really thought they might have nicked a goal to force extra time. (Which is what's great about the League Cup, one game, once chance to progress to the next round. It's exciting)

Only worry for me, is how the West Ham players didn't seem to cop on that booting the ball long didn't work against a side with tall and strong defenders. Just a complete waste of effort with Vaz Te up front.

[pink_triangle]

Who would of though out of all the on of transfer sagas its bale acting the biggest c**t.

[TheGayTent]

How do we know that? I know he hasnt attended training but has there been a statement from spurs. I would have thought it would be in both player and clubs interest for him not to train at present. Bale doesnt want to miss out on the move but Im certain Spurs dont want to miss out on 100 million euros either.

[pink_triangle]

AVB says he is considering fining Bale for not turning up to training for 2 days.

[TheGayTent]

I would guess missing training may have been discussed with Real...and that any fine given to Bale would be recouped from his new employer...

[The Nal]

If AVB is accurate then thats defintely wrong, even if he didnt train he should at least attend the sessions. I could understand the club not wanting him to train to avoid the media circus, but the club are his employers and if they request he attends then he should.

[eFestivals]

AVB says he is considering fining Bale for not turning up to training for 2 days.

eh? Spurs put out a statement yesterday when he didn't turn up, saying that he wasn't required t0o attend. At least, that's what I read somewhere (I forget where now, but most likely BBC or Guardian).

[kaosmark2]

Reports from sky that we're asking Chelski if we can get Ba on loan.

Not too sure about that. He didn't combine great with Cisse, and if he's on loan then it's not like they're properly in competition... If Ba comes back, does well, then next summer we're still short of strikers and Cisse will have been restricted to fewer appearances, fewer goals, and probably look to leave himself and we'll be even worse off.

I still think we need creative players more than finishers at the moment. Cisse+Remy should be enough firepower if our midfielders and wingers can chip in with goals, as long as they get a supply. I think our priority should be a CAM and another winger, with a striker if there's still the money left.

[TheGayTent]

What the barcodes desperately need is a new manager.

[strummer77]

eh? Spurs put out a statement yesterday when he didn't turn up, saying that he wasn't required t0o attend. At least, that's what I read somewhere (I forget where now, but most likely BBC or Guardian).

[eFestivals]

Wasn't required over the weekend. Was the last couple of days.

yep, I'm talking about yesterday. I defo read somewhere that Spurs had said he wasn't required to attend.

[Bobs]

That's a strange England squad.