2012 Euro Squad?

2012 Euro Squad?

Not happy with that squad - Johnson instead of Richards, Downing?, only 4 strikers :eek:
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Ex Bees triallist John Ruddy in the squad...

Hart, Green, Ruddy - Baines, Cahill, Cole, Johnson, Jones, Lescott, Terry - Barry, Downing, Gerrard, Lampard, Milner, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Parker, Walcott, Young - Carroll, Defoe, Rooney, Welbeck.

Standby: Butland, Jagielka, Henderson, Johnson, Sturridge
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Downing?? WTF!
 

2012 Euro Squad?

The more I think about it the worse I think that squad is - no imagination and no chance :rolleyes:
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Do we really not have more talented players than Milner and Johnson?
 

2012 Euro Squad?

I like Milner, underrated player who helps create a team.

A shame Adam Johnson has missed out, easily the most talented winger we have.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Downing?? Over Lennon and Sturridge? Poor choice although I think its a decent squad. Surprised by only four strikers and expected Bent to be fit. Milner's versatility gets him in but I think Carrick is a far better player than him.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

I suspect that this squad will not frighten many - except England supporters, that is.
Interesting to note that Baines is the only outfield player of twenty to come from a club outside the big six, but no doubt that will change when he moves on next season.
It seems that when a player moves to a big club that he automatically becomes an England choice, viz Young, Carroll, Jones, Johnson.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Barry, Lampard and Parker in the same squad? Plodsville...
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Jack Butland, on loan at Cheltenham this season on the stand by list....
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Doesn't look great, but I can't think of many I'd have added that would have made a big difference: Richards, Adam Johnson, Lennon, Carrick, Sturridge might be better than some of those who'll be on the bench, but Richards is the only one of those who'd be a contender to start if he were there (and 3 of those 5 haven't been club regulars recently). Henderson as MF stand-by (who might be needed, given Parker's injury) shows how threadbare it is
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Yeah to be fair the squad is a reflection on the limited pool of players available NOT Roys selection policy.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Hodgson out is trending on Twitter...
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Just shows the lack of top quality Engish players. Very few alternative options for Hodgson.

Would have liked to see Crouch included, but at least there is no place for Heskey :D
 

2012 Euro Squad?

adam johnson can have no complaints...if he wants to play for England he should put ambition before money.as for richards he clearly cant be trusted for the big occasion just ask mancini.pleased for rddby but shame Greens in.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Adam Johnson should be in it and Micah Richards,game changing players. Too many obvious choices injured.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

hanworthbee said:
adam johnson can have no complaints...if he wants to play for England he should put ambition before money.as for richards he clearly cant be trusted for the big occasion just ask mancini.pleased for rddby but shame Greens in.
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True re Johnson,maybe too pleased with his wage packet.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Not interested in supporting any England side that includes that **** Terry.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Can't believe all this stuff about the "shock omission" of Rio Bird In Hand. Bloody hell, him and the rest of the Golden Generation should have been moved on after the Euro 2008 qualifying fiasco.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

NorthamptonBee said:
Lampard, Downing, Johnson and Green make me want to be sick.
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Lampard's well worth his place IMO. In fact, in the absence of Wilshire he's probably the only midfielder in the squad capable of picking a pass.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Barry, Downing & Milner - not good enough by a long way.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Owlsmoor_Bee said:
Lampard's well worth his place IMO. In fact, in the absence of Wilshire he's probably the only midfielder in the squad capable of picking a pass.
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To pass he might need the ball, games seem to bypass him whenever I watch a bit of Chelsea, I don't see much left in his legs but his hair always looks nice.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Lampard over Gerrard at the moment as the latter is always injured.Our forward line for the first two games in very worrying as neither defoe or welbeck are up to it.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

I like Defoe, I think he's got good ability but doesn't get many chances to show it. He's not got a bad record at Tottenham this year despite not playing much.

I would much, much rather have Defoe in there though than people like Zamora or Holt. 4 strikers is a bit surprising, I would add Sturridge in there, as it'll be Carroll, Defoe and Welbeck for the first 2 games.

Rest of the squad fair enough, a couple of slight eyebrows but you'll get that no matter who's in charge. Good for Oxlade-Chamberlain though!
 

2012 Euro Squad?

The squad reflects the weaknesses amongst players who can play for England... a lack of quality strikers and left sided players.

Grath Crooks is being out of order hinting that not picking Rio is political, he has been quite average at best all season and is living off his name. I doubt he will be a regular for Manu next season , if he is even there.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

The thinking around the strikers must be that Walcoot and Chamberlain can play there so no need for 5. It does look very much though as though the squad is geared for 4-4-2 and imo we are a better team if set up 4-3-3. I would have taken Sturridge instead of Downing and would have loved Wiltshere to be fit so that we didn't have one of Lampard / Milner. Team for the first game should be imo;

Hart

Jones
Terry
Cahill
Cole

Barry
Parker
Gerrard

Young
Walcott
Wellbeck
 

2012 Euro Squad?

id exchange Welbeck for Carroll as the front 3 suggested are very weak
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Les Beeavinu said:
The thinking around the strikers must be that Walcoot and Chamberlain can play there so no need for 5. It does look very much though as though the squad is geared for 4-4-2 and imo we are a better team if set up 4-3-3. I would have taken Sturridge instead of Downing and would have loved Wiltshere to be fit so that we didn't have one of Lampard / Milner. Team for the first game should be imo;

Hart

Jones
Terry
Cahill
Cole

Barry
Parker
Gerrard

Young
Walcott
Wellbeck
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In agreement except little point having Barry and Parker so Lampard will start IMHO - also can Welbeck play on his own up front? Maybe Carroll will start and Rooney and Welbeck will play against Ukraine in final game. I expect us to play 4-5-1 vs France and 4-4-2 from then on in group stages.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Whichever way you look at it, whichever formation we look poor. Bring back Sheringham, Shearer, Waddle and Pearce.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

As my Everton mate keeps reminding Liverpool fans, Tim Howard has more goals & assists than Downing this season. Would rather see Beckham back! Not very inspiring squad. & WTF does Crouch have to do to get a game??!? Anyway, we can win this!
:owusu:
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Woy out, ****ing shocking squad :(
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Inappropriate Smilies Bee said:
As my Everton mate keeps reminding Liverpool fans, Tim Howard has more goals & assists than Downing this season. Would rather see Beckham back! Not very inspiring squad. & WTF does Crouch have to do to get a game??!? Anyway, we can win this!
:owusu:
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Spot on about Tim Howard! Astonished Downing is there ahead of the likes of Lennon. Liked Oxlade-Chamberlain selection. I guess Scholes said no or wasnt asked. For me Crouch would have been in the first XI, and hes not even in the squad here.
 

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hanworthbee said:
Lampard over Gerrard at the moment as the latter is always injured.Our forward line for the first two games in very worrying as neither defoe or welbeck are up to it.
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Gerrard is captain, so that means he's a nailed on starter. If fit, Lampard is also a nailed on starter, and the result? A midfield of Lampard and Gerrard, again. Leaving aside their incompatibility, if England make the quarters, that pair will have a combined age of 66.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

What disappoints me is yet again a manager can't see past the Premiership players regardless of how mediocre they are.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

moribee said:
What disappoints me is yet again a manager can't see past the Premiership players regardless of how mediocre they are.
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Which other players did you want him to pick?
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Ruddy Hell - the headline for when the (formerly linked with the Bees) keeper lets one through his legs in the third and final qualifier...

Ruddy Heck - the headline for when the (formerly linked with the Bees) keeper saves the decisive penalty in the final...
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Doubt Lampard will start, I think we'll play two holding mids in barry and parker with gerrard just behind welbeck. When Rooney returns we'll probably return to 4-4-2 with barry making way.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Stanley said:
The squad reflects the weaknesses amongst players who can play for England... a lack of quality strikers and left sided players.

Grath Crooks is being out of order hinting that not picking Rio is political, he has been quite average at best all season and is living off his name. I doubt he will be a regular for Manu next season , if he is even there.
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If Crooks is saying that, he's a bigger c u n t than I thought. A waste of taxpayer's money in this ridiculously PC time.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

Rich coming from Crooks who only got the gig because of his colour. He is one of the worst football commentators out there.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

I wonder if Crooks would be beating Terrys drum if he was left out.
 

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Brickie Chap said:
Rich coming from Crooks who only got the gig because of his colour. He is one of the worst football commentators out there.
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Pundits come and go all the time, but it's amazing how he seems to have a job for life with the BBC. Same with Mark Bright!
 

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moribee said:
What disappoints me is yet again a manager can't see past the Premiership players regardless of how mediocre they are.
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If your going to make a suggestion like this then you have to back it up with a list of non premiership players who deserve to be there above them? I can't think of any but obviously you have a long list.
 

2012 Euro Squad?

maybe Lambert but cant think of anyone else....unless Mori is referring to Scott Carson
 
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