Bombadil 0 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I'm actually quite nervous about tomorrow. Watching the Russia match will be painful. What are people's predictions then? I reckon there's virtually no chance of Macedonia beating Croatia, but I'm hoping for a 1-1 in Tel Aviv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Its sad to say that I've come to the stage that I couldn't give a fuck, McClaren has drained way any passion I once had for England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Its sad to say that I've come to the stage that I couldn't give a fuck, McClaren has drained way any passion I once had for England. Might well be for the best, long term anyway, for the English game (in several ways) if England don't qualify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Its sad to say that I've come to the stage that I couldn't give a fuck, McClaren has drained way any passion I once had for England. Might well be for the best, long term anyway, for the English game (in several ways) if England don't qualify. Other than perhaps lower the expectation levels how would it be good for the English game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themags 0 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 i've got tickets for the Croatia game spent a fortune on travel, hotel, etc so Israel are sure to get beat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Meh. Summing up my current apathy towards England and the qualifiers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 95 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 now having a lack of sky sports in my house, do you think I'll be able to watch any of these games online tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 now having a lack of sky sports in my house, do you think I'll be able to watch any of these games online tonight? Easy if you have fifa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Its sad to say that I've come to the stage that I couldn't give a fuck, McClaren has drained way any passion I once had for England. Might well be for the best, long term anyway, for the English game (in several ways) if England don't qualify. Other than perhaps lower the expectation levels how would it be good for the English game? Depends if they get rid of the idiot who is "managing" the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Its sad to say that I've come to the stage that I couldn't give a fuck, McClaren has drained way any passion I once had for England. Might well be for the best, long term anyway, for the English game (in several ways) if England don't qualify. Other than perhaps lower the expectation levels how would it be good for the English game? Well for a start get rid of McClaren (although I don't think he's the entirety of the issue), secondly give the players themselves a kick up the arse, thirdly maybe shock the FA into developing some more than half-assed youth development/grass roots policies. 1996 probably owed at least something to 1994. The only real downside (that isn't to do with accountants) is not being able to watch them scrape through a group stage before being knocked out soon after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Its sad to say that I've come to the stage that I couldn't give a fuck, McClaren has drained way any passion I once had for England. Might well be for the best, long term anyway, for the English game (in several ways) if England don't qualify. Other than perhaps lower the expectation levels how would it be good for the English game? Well for a start get rid of McClaren (although I don't think he's the entirety of the issue), secondly give the players themselves a kick up the arse, thirdly maybe shock the FA into developing some more than half-assed youth development/grass roots policies. 1996 probably owed at least something to 1994. The only real downside (that isn't to do with accountants) is not being able to watch them scrape through a group stage before being knocked out soon after. Astoundingly, I agree. Although I do really want England to qualify. With any luck I shall be at Glastonbury next summer. Watching England battle against Portugal in 2004 on the big screens at the pyramid stage was my most exhilarating and emotionally exhaustive football experience to date. The, ahem, festival atmosphere I took in that day may have contributed a wee bit to that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 0 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Honestly all I can say is "Come on Russia". Mostly because it'll stick it up Michael Owen who I hope the club gets rid of as he's a crock. A very expensive crock. Free up some space in the wage bill for a few players who, you know, will actually play a few matches for the club rather than use the club to get fit for England before injuring himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Honestly all I can say is "Come on Russia". Mostly because it'll stick it up Michael Owen who I hope the club gets rid of as he's a crock. A very expensive crock. Free up some space in the wage bill for a few players who, you know, will actually play a few matches for the club rather than use the club to get fit for England before injuring himself. Don't worry about Russia, just make sure none of your convicts injure Martins tomorrow night or we will be fucked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 0 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Honestly all I can say is "Come on Russia". Mostly because it'll stick it up Michael Owen who I hope the club gets rid of as he's a crock. A very expensive crock. Free up some space in the wage bill for a few players who, you know, will actually play a few matches for the club rather than use the club to get fit for England before injuring himself. Don't worry about Russia, just make sure none of your convicts injure Martins tomorrow night or we will be fucked Don't worry, you can trust Lucas Neill, he'll look after the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Honestly all I can say is "Come on Russia". Mostly because it'll stick it up Michael Owen who I hope the club gets rid of as he's a crock. A very expensive crock. Free up some space in the wage bill for a few players who, you know, will actually play a few matches for the club rather than use the club to get fit for England before injuring himself. Don't worry about Russia, just make sure none of your convicts injure Martins tomorrow night or we will be fucked Don't worry, you can trust Lucas Neill, he'll look after the guy. Thats what I'm worried about dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlCO 0 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Its sad to say that I've come to the stage that I couldn't give a fuck, McClaren has drained way any passion I once had for England. This post, times 10. Fucking smog pig bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 4090 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I hope Russia hump Israel cos I cannot stad the England team as human beings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I honestly think it won't be good at all for us to not qualify - that is provided we sack McClaren whatever the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14021 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Is there any games on TV today? Like BBC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Is there any games on TV today? Like BBC? Nope, most are on SkySports http://www.livesportontv.com/sportindex.php?id=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11080 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I couldn't care less about England these days, last time I actually gave a shit was 96 when we were playing good football and there was passion and invention in the side. Instead, we now suffer drudgery with monotonous regularity. Mclaren leaves a chance for a manager with genuine potential for change and innovation in our international game. I think expectations will be lowered sufficiently to bring about a long term shift of international and domestic footballing policy. I'm sick and tired of seeing an England team with "superstars" failing to dominate lesser opposition and then struggle against better opposition. In 96 we played without fear, we forced teams to deal with us, instead of modifying our formation to deal with their approach to the game. how Newcastle often mirrors England startles me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 how Newcastle often mirrors England startles me. I suppose the silver lining of England's plight is that fans of the big teams get to feel like we do every couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 If Engerlund don't qualify it will give the English footballers that much-needed break, thus preventing them from suffering the dreaded burn out for season '08-'09 (poor lambs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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