: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:41 pm  

Serious question:

Do you think Robinho is better than Kinkladze?

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:42 pm  

Hiddink should do the business at Chelsea. At international he has taken less attractive to great heights : Australia-Past the group stage in their first World Cup, South Korea-Knocked out Italy and Spain on the way to World Cup semis and Russia-Semis of the Euro's. Also he has won the European Cup with PSV and everything else to win in Dutch football. IMO he is one of the best managers in the world.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:48 pm  

No1_Saints _Fan wrote:

Hiddink should do the business at Chelsea. At international he has taken less attractive to great heights : Australia-Past the group stage in their first World Cup, South Korea-Knocked out Italy and Spain on the way to World Cup semis and Russia-Semis of the Euro's. Also he has won the European Cup with PSV and everything else to win in Dutch football. IMO he is one of the best managers in the world.

We all thought Scolari would, Although i agree Hiddink is one of the best managers in the world and he could get Chelsea back to there best ( although i dont think they will win the PL now ) but have a great chance in the Champions League imo

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:49 pm  

San Marino 0-1 Northern Ireland

Gareth McAuley (6)

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:12 pm  

The Joker® wrote:

San Marino 0-1 Northern Ireland

Gareth McAuley (6)

San Marino 0-2 Northern Ireland

Gareth McAuley (6), Grant McCann (32)

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:18 pm  

England Team:

GK: David James
LB: Ashley Cole
CB: John Terry
CB: Phil Jagielka
RB: Glenn Johnson
LM: Stewart Downing
CM: Gareth Barry
CM: Michael Carrick
RM: Shaun Wright-Phillips
ST: Gabriel Agbonlahor
ST: Emile Heskey

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:20 pm  

Enfield Exile wrote:

We have weaknesses. More than top teams.Regardless, are you saying that the team with the better players finish above all other teams. Are you not aware of the history of United or Real?

No. I'm blatently not saying that. What I'm saying is, considering how many world class and international players you seem to have, and how many crap players united and liverpool seem to have according to you, the gulf in class shouldn't be so big. And you shouldn't be scrapping for relegation.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:21 pm  

The Joker® wrote:

England Team:

GK: David James
LB: Ashley Cole
CB: John Terry
CB: Phil Jagielka
RB: Glenn Johnson
LM: Stewart Downing
CM: Gareth Barry
CM: Michael Carrick
RM: Shaun Wright-Phillips
ST: Gabriel Agbonlahor
ST: Emile Heskey

Shaun Wright-Phillips/Stewart Downing Over Ashley Young Is A Decision I Don't Agree With At All, What Else Does He Need To Do To Win Fabio Cappelo Over?...
Come To Think Of It Even James Milner Aswell Although I Can Understand Stewart Downing Keeping His Place After His Last Performance In An England Shirt...
Matthew Upson Is A Little Bit Unlucky To Lose His Starting Berth Aswell But Phil Jagielka Has Been In Great Form For Everton...

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:23 pm  

I'm not quite sure what to think of Hiddink.

I remember when he was the boss of Aus, he had his players training twice as much as every other team, so they'd be the fittest side in the tournament.

Considering Chelsea players have been moaning about Scolari's training, which involves a lot of running, surely Hiddink's training will be just as tough? Also, I can't remember this myself, but what marking system did he use, man or zonal? I don't really see how he's going to change the system, Chelsea have an abundance of quality in the midfield, and not that much firepower up front.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:25 pm  

The Joker® wrote:

CB: Phil Jagielka

Torres has been moved to the ball boy squad so he gets a touch.