British football megathread--Great Britain stops at the Tweed - Page 20

suncrush · 2012-05-23, 6:46 PM

Ok, I made this list based on Football Manager data, and parts of it are ridiculous, but here is what I got. (I don't know young British players well enough to put together a list based on reality.)

Starting Lineup:

Manuel Almunia (England)
Neil Taylor (Wales)
Phil Jones (England)
Rio Ferdinand (England)
Kyle Walker (England)
Gareth Bale (Wales)
Ryan Giggs (Wales)
Aaron Ramsey (Wales)
Jack Wilshere (England)
Theo Walcott (England)
Danny Welbeck (England)

Bench
Alex Smithies (England)
Grant Hanley (Scotland)
Shane Duffy (Northern Ireland)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (England)
Jack Rodwell (England)
Daniel Sturridge (England)

That's right. Manuel Almunia is the second best goalkeeper eligible for England, according to FM....

It's doubtful that Duffy would turn up, as he has declared an interest in representing the Republic of Ireland, but Northern Ireland is really pretty shit.

Mercurian · 2012-05-24, 3:45 AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18185485

As well as Drogba, Chelsea will be releasing Kalou and Bosingwa this summer. Are they going to have anyone left?

**ColinZeal** · 2012-05-24, 4:54 AM

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Originally Posted by suncrush

That's right. Manuel Almunia is the second best goalkeeper eligible for England, according to FM....

This has been known for some time (if not the 2nd-best rating, the fact that he's eligible for England on residency grounds). There was some talk in the press about picking him before Joe Hart took the #1 shirt.

Edit: but there's no way he'd be picked in a 'Team GB - get people from all around the UK' squad.

suncrush · 2012-05-24, 5:24 AM

I am still sad that Nacho Novo never got a call up for Scotland

suncrush · 2012-05-29, 6:40 AM

RVP is totes staying at Arsenal.

His wife was quoted by the press as saying she wants him to stay.

Mercurian · 2012-05-29, 6:44 AM

Meanwhile, Eden Hazzard has confirmed he's signing for Chelsea:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18138145

Kamikaze Mime · 2012-05-30, 4:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mercurian

Meanwhile, Eden Hazzard has confirmed he's signing for Chelsea:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18138145

Wonder if he will get as much time on the pitch as Torres did this season. That would be fun.

Mercurian · 2012-05-30, 1:28 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18235961

Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers is taking over at Liverpool.

Gwildar · 2012-05-30, 8:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercurian

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18235961

Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers is taking over at Liverpool.

That was... unexpected.

suncrush · 2012-05-30, 8:05 PM

He's very, very good.

If you look at where teams finish compared to where you'd expect them to finish based on payroll, he's #1 in the Premiere League, ahead of Ferguson and Wenger.

Gwildar · 2012-05-30, 8:14 PM

Dont get me wrong, im happy as hell. A mere 2 weeks ago he was all "i aint goin to liverpool" and now he is.

**ColinZeal** · 2012-05-31, 11:58 AM

Welp, the Frank Lampard 'problem' has been solved. He's out of the Euros with a thigh injury. Not exactly thrilled that his replacement looks like being Jordan 'what he do?' Henderson. But maybe playing him in the middle instead of on the wing will bear fruit.

Mercurian · 2012-05-31, 4:25 PM

Well, shit.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18285404

suncrush · 2012-05-31, 4:43 PM

It makes sense

**ColinZeal** · 2012-05-31, 6:21 PM

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Originally Posted by suncrush

It makes sense

Only if Randy Lerner puts his hand in his pocket. I mean, while teams that do well in their first season in the premiership often struggle in their second once teams have figured them out, I still don't know if it's wise to jump to Villa. They have been seriously under-performing in recent seasons not so much because of a lack of leadership, but because they sold all their best players.

Momonga · 2012-05-31, 6:51 PM

Of the two it makes more sense. There are some Liverpool fans already grumbling that they didn't get a bigger name, whereas at Villa you're already ahead simply by virtue of not being McLeish.

suncrush · 2012-05-31, 7:23 PM

I meant it would make sense to move on. Get a new challenge.

Mercurian · 2012-06-02, 6:26 AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18307066

Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck.

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Aston Villa have confirmed that Norwich City boss Paul Lambert has been appointed as their new manager.

A statement on Villa's official website said: "The board of Aston Villa are delighted to confirm that Paul Lambert has been appointed Villa manager."

Villa have been without a manager since sacking Alex McLeish the day after the final game of the season.

Lambert, 42, guided his Canaries side to a 12th-placed finish in their first season back in the Premier League.

Mercurian · 2012-06-04, 3:00 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...yside-18321310

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Footballer Joey Barton has been punched in the face outside a nightclub in Liverpool

As far as comment goes on this, I think Iwan Thomas (former Olympic silver medalist & world championship gold medalist) said it best on Twitter:

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BREAKING NEWS Joey Barton been attacked outside nightclub.... Police looking for 450,000 suspects

suncrush · 2012-06-04, 5:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercurian

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...yside-18321310

As far as comment goes on this, I think Iwan Thomas (former Olympic silver medalist & world championship gold medalist) said it best on Twitter:

Captain Cabinets! · 2012-06-13, 5:59 PM

Blimey, looks like Harry Redknapp's gone from Spurs. It's not clear yet whether he left or was sacked though. There are a lot of rumours suggesting the chairman, Daniel Levy, was furious with Harry for letting third place slip away after having such a commanding lead, so it wouldn't surprise me too much if he was sacked.

Apparently David Moyes is the current favourite to replace him. He strikes me as a bit too conservative for Spurs, though I suppose he's never really had any money to play with, so he could spring a surprise. It'll be interesting to see if whoever does end up coming in can convince the likes of Modric and Bale to stick around.

suncrush · 2012-06-13, 6:11 PM

I can't help but feel that if a team than began with a "Manch" came calling, Bale would leave so fast your head would spin.

Subatomic Llama · 2012-07-11, 8:42 AM

Sounds like Dempsey is close to a move to Liverpool. Should be good for Clint and could even be good for US soccer at least from a youth development perspective if nothing else. I am just a casual EPL fan, but for anyone who knows Liverpool or the EPL better than I do, how would he fit in at Liverpool from a lineup/talent standpoint?

suncrush · 2012-07-13, 8:12 AM

HOLY FUCK! Just announced--Rangers will be reformed in Division 3!

Apparently Scottish football has voted to commit seppuku.

AyeReady · 2012-07-13, 9:12 AM

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Originally Posted by suncrush

HOLY FUCK! Just announced--Rangers will be reformed in Division 3!

Apparently Scottish football has voted to commit seppuku.

'Sporting Integrity' is going to bite a lot of clubs in the ass

2012-05-23, 6:46 PM	#476
suncrush Bob der Braumeister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL	Ok, I made this list based on Football Manager data, and parts of it are ridiculous, but here is what I got. (I don't know young British players well enough to put together a list based on reality.) Starting Lineup: Manuel Almunia (England) Neil Taylor (Wales) Phil Jones (England) Rio Ferdinand (England) Kyle Walker (England) Gareth Bale (Wales) Ryan Giggs (Wales) Aaron Ramsey (Wales) Jack Wilshere (England) Theo Walcott (England) Danny Welbeck (England) Bench Alex Smithies (England) Grant Hanley (Scotland) Shane Duffy (Northern Ireland) Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (England) Jack Rodwell (England) Daniel Sturridge (England) That's right. Manuel Almunia is the second best goalkeeper eligible for England, according to FM.... It's doubtful that Duffy would turn up, as he has declared an interest in representing the Republic of Ireland, but Northern Ireland is really pretty shit. __________________ King of No Pants Read my beer blog.

2012-05-24, 3:45 AM	#477
Mercurian All burned out Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK	http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18185485 As well as Drogba, Chelsea will be releasing Kalou and Bosingwa this summer. Are they going to have anyone left? __________________

2012-05-24, 5:24 AM	#479
suncrush Bob der Braumeister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL	I am still sad that Nacho Novo never got a call up for Scotland __________________ King of No Pants Read my beer blog.

2012-05-29, 6:40 AM	#480
suncrush Bob der Braumeister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL	RVP is totes staying at Arsenal. His wife was quoted by the press as saying she wants him to stay. __________________ King of No Pants Read my beer blog.

2012-05-29, 6:44 AM	#481
Mercurian All burned out Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK	Meanwhile, Eden Hazzard has confirmed he's signing for Chelsea: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18138145 __________________

2012-05-30, 1:28 PM	#483
Mercurian All burned out Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK	http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18235961 Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers is taking over at Liverpool. __________________

2012-05-30, 8:05 PM	#485
suncrush Bob der Braumeister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL	He's very, very good. If you look at where teams finish compared to where you'd expect them to finish based on payroll, he's #1 in the Premiere League, ahead of Ferguson and Wenger. __________________ King of No Pants Read my beer blog.

2012-05-30, 8:14 PM	#486
Gwildar The Code Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Syracuse, NY	Dont get me wrong, im happy as hell. A mere 2 weeks ago he was all "i aint goin to liverpool" and now he is. __________________

2012-05-31, 11:58 AM	#487
ColinZeal Good to the last drop Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: High Wycombe, UK	Welp, the Frank Lampard 'problem' has been solved. He's out of the Euros with a thigh injury. Not exactly thrilled that his replacement looks like being Jordan 'what he do?' Henderson. But maybe playing him in the middle instead of on the wing will bear fruit. __________________

2012-05-31, 4:25 PM	#488
Mercurian All burned out Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK	Well, shit. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18285404 __________________

2012-05-31, 4:43 PM	#489
suncrush Bob der Braumeister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL	It makes sense __________________ King of No Pants Read my beer blog.

2012-05-31, 6:51 PM	#491
Momonga Plebian Join Date: Mar 2008	Of the two it makes more sense. There are some Liverpool fans already grumbling that they didn't get a bigger name, whereas at Villa you're already ahead simply by virtue of not being McLeish.

2012-05-31, 7:23 PM	#492
suncrush Bob der Braumeister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL	I meant it would make sense to move on. Get a new challenge. __________________ King of No Pants Read my beer blog.

2012-06-13, 5:59 PM	#496
Captain Cabinets! Trapped in cabinets Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London AKA: Eridain	Blimey, looks like Harry Redknapp's gone from Spurs. It's not clear yet whether he left or was sacked though. There are a lot of rumours suggesting the chairman, Daniel Levy, was furious with Harry for letting third place slip away after having such a commanding lead, so it wouldn't surprise me too much if he was sacked. Apparently David Moyes is the current favourite to replace him. He strikes me as a bit too conservative for Spurs, though I suppose he's never really had any money to play with, so he could spring a surprise. It'll be interesting to see if whoever does end up coming in can convince the likes of Modric and Bale to stick around.

2012-06-13, 6:11 PM	#497
suncrush Bob der Braumeister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL	I can't help but feel that if a team than began with a "Manch" came calling, Bale would leave so fast your head would spin. __________________ King of No Pants Read my beer blog.

2012-07-11, 8:42 AM	#498
Subatomic Llama One of many zeros Join Date: Aug 2005	Sounds like Dempsey is close to a move to Liverpool. Should be good for Clint and could even be good for US soccer at least from a youth development perspective if nothing else. I am just a casual EPL fan, but for anyone who knows Liverpool or the EPL better than I do, how would he fit in at Liverpool from a lineup/talent standpoint?

2012-07-13, 8:12 AM	#499
suncrush Bob der Braumeister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL	HOLY FUCK! Just announced--Rangers will be reformed in Division 3! Apparently Scottish football has voted to commit seppuku. __________________ King of No Pants Read my beer blog.