Re: Football Chat Thread PART II : Tue May 13, 2014 7:54 am  

Johnson's done well this season because he's been given something of a free role, allowed to play around the penalty area rather than just out wide. But he would never be given that role by England or one of the top clubs.

Re: Football Chat Thread PART II : Tue May 13, 2014 9:20 am  

Looking forward to the World Cup now. Anyone running a predictions comp for it?

[TimperleySaint]

Re: Football Chat Thread PART II : Tue May 13, 2014 11:23 am  

Hasn't The Ox been injured most of the season? So to say he's only played 8 games is a bit of an unfair comparison!

And neither Johnson or Chamberlain would be in if Walcott was fit!

Re: Football Chat Thread PART II : Tue May 13, 2014 7:11 pm  

No one yet?

Go on then, it wouldn't be a world cup unless someone said it.

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Can england win the world cup?

Re: Football Chat Thread PART II : Tue May 13, 2014 7:27 pm  

FlexWheeler wrote:

No one yet?

Go on then, it wouldn't be a world cup unless someone said it.

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Can england win the world cup?

Very, very unlikely, though if Greece can win a European Championship, then there is no reason that a lesser side like England could somehow wangle themselves a way to a Semi final, or even a final.

I'm actually made up with the squad that Hodgson has picked - If his tactics are as adventurous as his selection, then at least we should go down having put up a fight.

Re: Football Chat Thread PART II : Tue May 13, 2014 9:36 pm  

Dita's Slot Meter wrote:

Very, very unlikely, though if Greece can win a European Championship, then there is no reason that a lesser side like England could somehow wangle themselves a way to a Semi final, or even a final.

I'm actually made up with the squad that Hodgson has picked - If his tactics are as adventurous as his selection, then at least we should go down having put up a fight.

There was the Dane's who had to vacate their sun loungers to take part in, and win the euros too

Can't see it at all though - not a chance

Re: Football Chat Thread PART II : Tue May 13, 2014 10:34 pm  

FlexWheeler wrote:

No one yet?

Go on then, it wouldn't be a world cup unless someone said it.

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Can england win the world cup?

I thought we were beyond that now. But then Woy asserts that we are capable and I thought maybe I then read the Spain and Argentina squad announcements and I read Nasri's wife spewing abuse at the French FA on twitter as he revealed he wasn't selected and I realised I was back to a no. I'd hate to be the one that chops Spain's 30 into a 23, let alone an 11. Unbelievably hard decisions to make there.

Re: Football Chat Thread PART II : Tue May 13, 2014 11:46 pm  

Mike Oxlong wrote:

Hasn't The Ox been injured most of the season? So to say he's only played 8 games is a bit of an unfair comparison!

Not really, the Ox has only started 23 league games for Arsenal and he's been there three full seasons now. He's never been a regular player. Unless he does something quickly he's going to be one of those players who never fulfils anything like their potential, he really hasn't ever got going.

Re: Football Chat Thread PART II : Wed May 14, 2014 5:50 am  

Saddened! wrote:

Not really, the Ox has only started 23 league games for Arsenal and he's been there three full seasons now. He's never been a regular player. Unless he does something quickly he's going to be one of those players who never fulfils anything like their potential, he really hasn't ever got going.

He's 20 years old FFS.

[TimperleySaint]

Re: Football Chat Thread PART II : Wed May 14, 2014 3:41 pm  

Lord God Jose Mourinho wrote:

He's 20 years old FFS.

Correct! This year should have been his year after a couple of seasons bedding into the squad at 18/19 years old but injuries have restricted him.

Walcott was the same when he first went there and now he is probably one of the first names on the team sheet.

Next year will be the Ox's year barring injuries!