Andy did good against France for England - as I said he would!
He was big and confident in the air but, more impressively, was also excellent on the ground for a big fella. One little jink past two defenders in the first half would have left any winger proud.
So it is important Capello perseveres with him. It will be especially interesting to see how he works with Rooney when Wayne returns to the England fold next time.
Of the rest of the England team - Kieran Gibbs and Jordan Henderson...OK fragile but deserve another chance.
The one man who should be out of the team - and surely will be when Jack Wilshere finally makes the first XI after injury - is Gareth Barry. I am baffled what Capello sees in him - passes astray, poor tackling and a yard off the pace.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
ANDY CARROLL
The big raw Newcastle centre forward must play for England against France next week.
At last, we have found a striker who can hopefully prove a proper foil to Rooney.
Crouch, Heskey etc - all pretenders.
Carroll has the fear factor they never had. A big horrible bastard (and I mean that as a compliment, Andy!) who scares the shit out of defenders.
A Mark Hately for the 2010s. Bring him on...
At last, we have found a striker who can hopefully prove a proper foil to Rooney.
Crouch, Heskey etc - all pretenders.
Carroll has the fear factor they never had. A big horrible bastard (and I mean that as a compliment, Andy!) who scares the shit out of defenders.
A Mark Hately for the 2010s. Bring him on...
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
HARRY REDKNAPP INTER MILAN
Big moment for 'Arry tonight...
He desperately needs a win against Internazionale at White Hart Lane.
He ain't won against any of the Prem's big four for an eternity - but a win against the European champs would reinforce his credentials to be viewed as the next manager of England.
Defeat would be a body blow - my opinion is that he has got a great midfield with Huddlestone and Modric etc but needs a real striker to replace Crouch (Andy Carroll of Newcastle maybe??). Plus his defence - without King and Dawson - could well struggle against Sneijder, Milito and Co.
By the way , it was great to see 'Mad Rafa..I talk about facts' Benitez' back in London.
He did himself proud in his eternal pursuit of Eric Cantona's crown as football's enigmatic linguistic master, with the line: 'Some people cannot see a priest on a mountain of sugar.'
But he is wasting his time. He will never be as talented - off or on the pitch - as the legend who is King Eric.
He desperately needs a win against Internazionale at White Hart Lane.
He ain't won against any of the Prem's big four for an eternity - but a win against the European champs would reinforce his credentials to be viewed as the next manager of England.
Defeat would be a body blow - my opinion is that he has got a great midfield with Huddlestone and Modric etc but needs a real striker to replace Crouch (Andy Carroll of Newcastle maybe??). Plus his defence - without King and Dawson - could well struggle against Sneijder, Milito and Co.
By the way , it was great to see 'Mad Rafa..I talk about facts' Benitez' back in London.
He did himself proud in his eternal pursuit of Eric Cantona's crown as football's enigmatic linguistic master, with the line: 'Some people cannot see a priest on a mountain of sugar.'
But he is wasting his time. He will never be as talented - off or on the pitch - as the legend who is King Eric.
Coronation Street has a problem
An unusual one this, I know it ain't got nothing to do with football...
But it struck me today that I bet the Corry producers are praying there are no casualties from today's gas blast in Salford.
If there were, it would be inappropriate to say the least if they were still to go ahead with their planned tram disaster episodes next month, which apparently result from a gas blast below the viaduct at Coronation Street...in Salford.
A million pound special could be in jeopardy...
But it struck me today that I bet the Corry producers are praying there are no casualties from today's gas blast in Salford.
If there were, it would be inappropriate to say the least if they were still to go ahead with their planned tram disaster episodes next month, which apparently result from a gas blast below the viaduct at Coronation Street...in Salford.
A million pound special could be in jeopardy...
Thursday, October 28, 2010
George Best
So United finally got around to doing something right after I suggested they should have bought George Best's 1968 European Cup medal.
No, they didn't actually stump up the £156k for that one (which they should have done - and put it in the museum).
But, in a case of better late than never, they have at least bought Nobby Stiles' World Cup winning medal and some memorabilia for £160k.
A United spokesperson said: 'We’re delighted to have acquired these items, which possess tremendous historical significance for Manchester United and English football, and look forward to proudly displaying them in our museum.'
Fair enough...but wouldn't George's medal have meant even more given that he is arguably United's greatest ever player?
It is a major bollock dropped by the world's biggest football club.
No, they didn't actually stump up the £156k for that one (which they should have done - and put it in the museum).
But, in a case of better late than never, they have at least bought Nobby Stiles' World Cup winning medal and some memorabilia for £160k.
A United spokesperson said: 'We’re delighted to have acquired these items, which possess tremendous historical significance for Manchester United and English football, and look forward to proudly displaying them in our museum.'
Fair enough...but wouldn't George's medal have meant even more given that he is arguably United's greatest ever player?
It is a major bollock dropped by the world's biggest football club.
John O'Shea - worth £16.5m deal?
Let's assume for a second that Rooney really did threaten to leave United because of the club's 'lack of ambition' rather than wanting more money himself.
If that was the case, he would surely now be thinking of doing a U-turn (again) and quitting the T of Dreams next summer if the club's ambition amounts to offering John O'Shea a £16.5million deal for the next four years?
The bloke is a journeyman footballer - on 'a modest 80k a week'....'modest'...Jeez, what is the game coming to? United would be better off letting him go and ploughing the £5million fee (probably from someone like Everton, who seem keen on Utd old boys) into buying real quality players...
If that was the case, he would surely now be thinking of doing a U-turn (again) and quitting the T of Dreams next summer if the club's ambition amounts to offering John O'Shea a £16.5million deal for the next four years?
The bloke is a journeyman footballer - on 'a modest 80k a week'....'modest'...Jeez, what is the game coming to? United would be better off letting him go and ploughing the £5million fee (probably from someone like Everton, who seem keen on Utd old boys) into buying real quality players...
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Roberto Mancini...the befuddled 'Bobby Manc'...
Questions are starting to be asked about the reign of the so-called 'Bobby Manc' at Manchester City.
Yes, Mancini.
What the hell was he doing playing Dedryck Boyata in the first place?
The Belgian youngster started in place of Joleon Lescott, who partnered John Terry in central defence for England against Montenegro a few weeks ago.
Why wasn't Lescott lining up with Kompany against Arsenal? He is a much better player and a better bet than Boyata - especially in such a big match.
It don't make any sense, Roberto...call yourself a true Manc?
Yes, Mancini.
What the hell was he doing playing Dedryck Boyata in the first place?
The Belgian youngster started in place of Joleon Lescott, who partnered John Terry in central defence for England against Montenegro a few weeks ago.
Why wasn't Lescott lining up with Kompany against Arsenal? He is a much better player and a better bet than Boyata - especially in such a big match.
It don't make any sense, Roberto...call yourself a true Manc?
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