Sparky Posted 11 November 2009 Posted 11 November 2009 Draw written all over it. Good chance to see us compete against the top sides
City Fan Posted 12 November 2009 Posted 12 November 2009 Why Qatar? Is this some sort of conditioning thing in preperation for South Africa or is this money in football again? Not a clue, but I'm looking forward to watching it and seeing the stadium as it has probably changed no end since I used to go to it to watch the Qatari national team play in the WC98 qualifiers 12 years ago when I lived in Doha. It used to not have seats, just basically some staired concrete with loads of empty nut shells littered everywhere!
leicesterfox86 Posted 12 November 2009 Posted 12 November 2009 Lampard now out, going to be hardly any senior players. Gives other players the chance to shine though I suppose. Like in Germany last year. Would have been perfect for Beckham to play 90 minutes really, so a shame he isn't involved anymore. To be honest though, he will probably be in the World Cup squad regardless. As this football blog mentioning the World Cup points out, he is still one of the best in the world in terms of dead ball situations. This, combined with his experience, should see him through - agreed?
StanSP Posted 12 November 2009 Posted 12 November 2009 I'd like to see Beckham at South Africa. One last bow out. He deserves it.
BlueSi13 Posted 14 November 2009 Posted 14 November 2009 Sadly can't see anything but a Brazil victory here, so many pull-outs and injuries meaning we only have perhaps 2 of our normal starting 11 in Gareth Barry and Wayne Rooney, we'll do well to hold them. However this is a massive opportunity for those taking their place to stake a claim for the finals next year! i for one can't wait!
Webbo Posted 14 November 2009 Posted 14 November 2009 Why Qatar? Is this some sort of conditioning thing in preperation for South Africa or is this money in football again? Hmmmm, I wonder.
BlueSi13 Posted 14 November 2009 Posted 14 November 2009 Hmmmm, I wonder. Whats the problem with it being played in Qatar? it's just a friendly so why not, could only help with our World cup bid with us touring the globe and trying get some votes in the process
Joe. Posted 14 November 2009 Posted 14 November 2009 Foster Brown --- Upson --- Lescott --- Bridge Wright-Phillips --- Barry --- Jenas --- Milner Rooney --- Bent
Koke Posted 14 November 2009 Author Posted 14 November 2009 Brazil will have a field day against that team.
City Fan Posted 14 November 2009 Posted 14 November 2009 Whats the problem with it being played in Qatar? it's just a friendly so why not, could only help with our World cup bid with us touring the globe and trying get some votes in the process At least the squad haven't had to travel all the way to Brazil - Qatar is only 6 or 7 hours by flight.
sdb Posted 14 November 2009 Posted 14 November 2009 Brazil will have a field day against that team. worryingly poor on paper isn't it?! That said i've just seen the Brazil line-up and recognized half the team at most. Very few of the big names in for them so could be close.. edit - i read a line-up on the Guardian's minute by minute that has no resembelance to their starting XI (maybe a subtle joke that went right over my head!)
Koke Posted 14 November 2009 Author Posted 14 November 2009 I wish we were playing a full strength. Brazil are there for the taking.
Koke Posted 14 November 2009 Author Posted 14 November 2009 Rooney just called the ref a 'fooking cheat' That was a blatant body check on Rooney though, so I can't blame him.
davieG Posted 14 November 2009 Posted 14 November 2009 That was a blatant body check on Rooney though, so I can't blame him. It was but I reckon incompetent rather than cheat would be more appropriate. The shooting by both teams is horrendous. Cue spectacular long range goal England's defenders are just like watching Leicester - hoof it anywhere. I think Bent's only touched the ball once
Fosse Boy Posted 14 November 2009 Posted 14 November 2009 at that penalty. Foster should have seen red there...
davieG Posted 14 November 2009 Posted 14 November 2009 The 1st team really have no worries about keeping their places. Is Brown any better than Neilson
Koke Posted 14 November 2009 Author Posted 14 November 2009 The 1st team really have no worries about keeping their places.Is Brown any better than Neilson Wesley Brown got nowt on Neilsen. What a diabolical chest down that was. Equally shocking penalty by Luis Fabiano.
purpleronnie Posted 14 November 2009 Posted 14 November 2009 Lets hope we don't get any injuries before the world cup.
Koke Posted 14 November 2009 Author Posted 14 November 2009 I feel sorry for Darren Bent. He got fuck all service all day. Isolated for much of the game. He will not get another chance on the back of this game. Very unfair on Bent. Edit: Jermaine Jenas. Deary me.
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