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The Quadrennial Global Round-Ball Extravaganza
Inlander:
There's a lot of bullshit that comes out of Europe about how there are too many teams in the World Cup, about how there should only be 16 instead of 32, about how the small countries don't deserve to be in the same competition.
Fuck that. New Zealand 1-1 Italy. THIS is why the World Cup should have 32 teams from all corners of the planet in it.
the_pied_piper:
--- Quote from: amok on 20 Jun 2010, 03:49 ---Talk about tactics
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See, the error in playing him on the wing is what I mentioned but I also said that Barry usurped his position because Barry really shouldn't be playing in the centre of the England midfield if they want a chance at winning the World Cup. Xabi Alonso was perfect for Gerrard because there was a great bond between them; Gerrard knew that Alonso could hold that defensive position behind him because of how good a player Alonso was/is. Carrick could probably do a better job than Barry but there is no real defensive midfielder in the England squad worth a damn so the 4-5-1 formation is not really going to happen (counting Carrick as a central midfielder rather than a defensive one).
I guess it comes down to the Gerrard/Lampard debate again in which I would pick Gerrard over Lampard every single time because Gerrard is able to play effective football over much more of the pitch than Lampard. Sure, Lampard scores more goals but only when the players around him are able to provide him with enough chances.
As for Kewell, handling on the line is going to get you a red card regardless (unless of course you are the GK) no matter what your intentions were for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.
amok:
Definitely agree Gerrard should start over Lampard. It's about making the system work and there aren't too many permutations of the players available to Capello where they can all shine, so in order to bring the best out of England's attacking options, which is what they need for the 3rd game, I personally think the best way to set the team up would be as much like Liverpool 08/09 as possible, to get the best out of Gerrard and the striker. Especially since Rooney has vastly improved since he starting playing regularly as a lone striker. Cole (J.) on the left, Lennon right, Gerrard tucked behind Rooney and a back-of-midfield pairing of Barry (in the Mascherano role) and Carrick as a makeshift Alonso. Can't honestly think of any other way to solve the left-wing problem.
Absolutely no Lampard or Heskey mind.
Thomas Edison:
Brazil vs Ivory Coast
what the fuck is up with these last 5 minutes.
Dimmukane:
Ya, honestly that was downright pathetic sportsmanship from pretty much everybody (except maybe Drogba).
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