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Title: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: DaveShoelace on January 31, 2008, 12:25:27 PM Quite right too. I love Becks and what he did for us in his prime, but this squad needs the biggest kick up the arse and this is the right way to go about it. Show em who is boss Fabio.
Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: TightEnd on January 31, 2008, 12:28:37 PM right decision
good for Capello Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: Graham C on January 31, 2008, 12:29:10 PM I disagree, I think it's a shame he can't get his 100th cap.
It's only a friendly, there are enough slots that Fabio can watch enough other people, he only has to bring Beckham on for a few mins and it's job done, it won't cost the side anything in terms of progress. Beckham has done enough for English football in the past, I think he should be given the 100th cap, then finish his International career. Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: TightEnd on January 31, 2008, 12:41:41 PM I think the message Fabio is sending is more powerful than sentimental gestures.
Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: kinboshi on January 31, 2008, 12:42:41 PM He'll get his hundredth cap at a later date.
Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: cia260895 on January 31, 2008, 12:43:23 PM Am for and against this,I think its a shame that he didn't get his 100th and surprised the F.A didn't speak up on his behalf after all 100 caps is a bit a milestone and it is after all just a friendly,but on the other hand it shows that cappelo is going to do things his way which in the long run cant be a bad thing
Still blame becks for us not beating the argies and losing our world cup chance Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: Josedinho on January 31, 2008, 12:45:44 PM You shouldn't get a 100th cap just for getting to 99.
A great player and gave us some great moments. He chose to play in the Disney League 1 season too early for me. Many a premiership team would have taken him on loan from January onwards and he'd be match fit and in the squad now. Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: Graham C on January 31, 2008, 12:59:31 PM He made up for the World Cup by scoring against Greece in the dying seconds to get us to Euro 2000(?) imo
Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: DaveShoelace on January 31, 2008, 01:01:39 PM It would be nice if Beckham got his 100th cap.
It would be nice if he gave me and my Dad a run out too. The reason why the England squad hasnt made it to the European Cup is because the poor excuse for a manager (amongst other things) let the 'star' status of the squad get in the way of things. The squad became bigger than the manager. I hope he does get his 100th, im sure he will. Looking forward to what he does about the Lampard/Gerrard problem Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: Bazzaboy on January 31, 2008, 01:03:05 PM He will get his 100th cap - NAP
Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: TightEnd on January 31, 2008, 01:14:19 PM It would be nice if Beckham got his 100th cap. It would be nice if he gave me and my Dad a run out too. The reason why the England squad hasnt made it to the European Cup is because the poor excuse for a manager (amongst other things) let the 'star' status of the squad get in the way of things. The squad became bigger than the manager. I hope he does get his 100th, im sure he will. Looking forward to what he does about the Lampard/Gerrard problem doesn't pick Lampard in the starting XI,presumably I want to see Agbonlahor, Young, Bentley, Hart and the rest of the talented newbies in the squad Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: TheChipPrince on January 31, 2008, 01:52:29 PM I was at Old Trafford in 2004 when he scored a cracker in the 2-0 against us (Wales) and ran the show...
He is knowhere near that level, thank him and move on... Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: kinboshi on January 31, 2008, 02:03:44 PM Looking forward to what he does about the Lampard/Gerrard problem At the moment it's easy. Lampard is injured, and Gerrard is playing at about 5% of his capability. The solution, put two other players in there. Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: turny on January 31, 2008, 03:43:50 PM I disagree, I think it's a shame he can't get his 100th cap. It's only a friendly, there are enough slots that Fabio can watch enough other people, he only has to bring Beckham on for a few mins and it's job done, it won't cost the side anything in terms of progress. Beckham has done enough for English football in the past, I think he should be given the 100th cap, then finish his International career. i have a mate who has attended every england match home and away for the last twenty years.hes given plenty to english football he would love his first cap and anyway its only a friendly and no harm can be done! ;) ;D my mates not good enough and neither now is mr beckham by including him on sentiment is wrong and im sure he himself wouldnt want to be included for that reason. Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: turny on January 31, 2008, 03:48:06 PM It would be nice if Beckham got his 100th cap. It would be nice if he gave me and my Dad a run out too. The reason why the England squad hasnt made it to the European Cup is because the poor excuse for a manager (amongst other things) let the 'star' status of the squad get in the way of things. The squad became bigger than the manager. I hope he does get his 100th, im sure he will. Looking forward to what he does about the Lampard/Gerrard problem doesn't pick Lampard in the starting XI,presumably I want to see Agbonlahor, Young, Bentley, Hart and the rest of the talented newbies in the squad bentley is a must and a natural successor to beckham in my opinion. i like lennon and swp but they dont offer us what beckham did in his prime whereas bentley does. not seen enough of agbonlahor or young to comment but hart does look an outstanding prospect. imo england lack in 2 main parts of the pitch at the moment, goalkeeper and strikers. we have no strength in depth after owen and rooney Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: TightEnd on January 31, 2008, 04:05:55 PM Curtis Davies in..interesting choice
Ashely Young in Bentley in Jenas in Agbonlahor in no robinson, campbell, defoe, p neville no joe hart either. damn! Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: turny on January 31, 2008, 04:08:28 PM curtis davies is not international class imo but then again i dont think lescott is either.
Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: Graham C on January 31, 2008, 04:17:17 PM I disagree, I think it's a shame he can't get his 100th cap. It's only a friendly, there are enough slots that Fabio can watch enough other people, he only has to bring Beckham on for a few mins and it's job done, it won't cost the side anything in terms of progress. Beckham has done enough for English football in the past, I think he should be given the 100th cap, then finish his International career. i have a mate who has attended every england match home and away for the last twenty years.hes given plenty to english football he would love his first cap and anyway its only a friendly and no harm can be done! ;) ;D my mates not good enough and neither now is mr beckham by including him on sentiment is wrong and im sure he himself wouldnt want to be included for that reason. Your mate should be given a seat in the crowd, his usual position, doing what he does best. If he didn't manage to get a ticket, I'll lobby for him to get one ;) Agree with the Bentley comment, the guys class Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: turny on January 31, 2008, 04:20:28 PM I disagree, I think it's a shame he can't get his 100th cap. It's only a friendly, there are enough slots that Fabio can watch enough other people, he only has to bring Beckham on for a few mins and it's job done, it won't cost the side anything in terms of progress. Beckham has done enough for English football in the past, I think he should be given the 100th cap, then finish his International career. i have a mate who has attended every england match home and away for the last twenty years.hes given plenty to english football he would love his first cap and anyway its only a friendly and no harm can be done! ;) ;D my mates not good enough and neither now is mr beckham by including him on sentiment is wrong and im sure he himself wouldnt want to be included for that reason. Your mate should be given a seat in the crowd, his usual position, doing what he does best. If he didn't manage to get a ticket, I'll lobby for him to get one ;) Agree with the Bentley comment, the guys class loves a game of poker to, played at stanleys luton a few times last summer lets just say hes a better footballer than he is a poker player ;) Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: Josedinho on January 31, 2008, 04:23:52 PM I don't understand the point of a "prelimary squad"
It just tells players like Ashton, Johnson, P Neville, Robinson etc that they are miles away from the team. Glenn Johnson - no thank you Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: thediceman on January 31, 2008, 04:38:31 PM Personally I think there is a place for sentiment in football as a way of a thank you for an individuals service to the game. It happens at club football so why not at international level. It's not like England have a competitve game for sometime.
I also think it's a mistake as it was a perfect opportunity to get this out of the way rather than it being an issue at every future England game. Beckham should of been given his cap, as captain, in a meaningless final game and then it would have been time to move on. Title: Re: Beckham Out of the England Squad Post by: Nakor on January 31, 2008, 06:17:27 PM This England squad is of the moment, and the simple truth is you cannot prove that Beckham is fit enough or has enough form to warrant a place, he is not playing at this time, end of IMO.
For the future, the thought of Bentley and Young actually attacking people gets me more interested in a England squad then I have been for some time - and with Agbonlahor bubbling away in the background a promising time for England. Surprised no Ashton and the inclusion of Davies but a good squad - just wish we had something to play for this summer. |