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Post by oldie on May 22, 2024 12:34:49 GMT
Mr Rashford can go back to being a hard Left puppet (because somebody was telling him what to say) and part time with Man Utd. Hit form and England will come calling. As for his politics - if wanting to feed hungry kids and see the end of the need for foodbanks is far left so must a lot of us be, strange you wouldn't want that As for his football - his desire for the game and his form seem to have faded. He needs a new manager or team that can reignite that desire and form. Precisely put |
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Post by warehamgas on May 22, 2024 12:38:20 GMT
Mr Rashford can go back to being a hard Left puppet (because somebody was telling him what to say) and part time with Man Utd. Hit form and England will come calling. Don’t be silly bas. I was almost agreeing with some of your football views and then you go and say something daft like wanting to feed hungry children makes you a ‘hard left puppet.’ Blimey. We had this on the Marcus Rashford thread all those years ago. Sticking to the thread I think he should go but I understand why he isn’t. Score a hat trick in the Cup Final on Saturday or even the winning goal and Southgate may change. Atm it’s still provisional. UTG! |
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Post by baselswh on May 22, 2024 14:27:01 GMT
Mr Rashford can go back to being a hard Left puppet (because somebody was telling him what to say) and part time with Man Utd. Hit form and England will come calling. Don’t be silly bas. I was almost agreeing with some of your football views and then you go and say something daft like wanting to feed hungry children makes you a ‘hard left puppet.’ Blimey. We had this on the Marcus Rashford thread all those years ago. Sticking to the thread I think he should go but I understand why he isn’t. Score a hat trick in the Cup Final on Saturday or even the winning goal and Southgate may change. Atm it’s still provisional. UTG! I did'nt actually say that Wareham and Cheshire and apologies for 'going political ' on this section of forum. Of course MR shares a tough background like millions of others and he has done very well,brilliantly. However,i would like to ask the question 'where were the fathers ( I believe his siblings had different fathers ) and why were'nt they providing cash for the kids? Society had to pay for them. His mother,contraception might of been an idea,although she may of just fallen for bad uns. Too many people ( black or white ) 'married' the dole and basically became 'social zombies'. Others,fought hard to improve their situation and worked hard. What's best? So yes,MR did a good thing highlighting his and thousands of other peoples struggle,but let's not just blame the Conservatives,which is exactly what Rashfords puppet masters wanted. Basically do not 'marry the dole'. You have a choice. Genuine sickness is something all together different. Again,apologies,wrong section of forum. |
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Post by warehamgas on May 22, 2024 17:43:29 GMT
Lots of issues there bas and this is not the place to answer them. Suffice to say hungry children children would not solve those issues.
It’s not the children’s’ fault in whatever shape or form and shouldn’t suffer hunger because of what parents did or didn’t do.
And sticking to the thread I can understand why Rashford has been left out for the time being but trying to understand how Maguire can be selected….that I find harder.
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Post by Cheshiregas on May 22, 2024 22:10:38 GMT
As for his politics - if wanting to feed hungry kids and see the end of the need for foodbanks is far left so must a lot of us be, strange you wouldn't want that As for his football - his desire for the game and his form seem to have faded. He needs a new manager or team that can reignite that desire and form. Ah, so it was you pulling his strings! Yes Bas, I have a real passion for helping those in poverty, those on the streets, those thrown out by greedy landlords, those forced onto benefits while working, for the 1.9million children living in relative poverty [HoC figures], for the elderly on trolleys in hospital corridors, etc etc. I'm hoping for a Government that will take us back to 2010..... As for his football, I wish I could sit the lad down and chat through why he thinks his form has fallen off a cliff. Try to analyse whether its physical, mental or emotional. A good manager should be able to do that, and that's what he needs. Someone who can understand his psyche and what motivates him and speak honestly. He may just need a kick up the arse, but it appears to be more than that. I would hate for him to be written off at this age. |
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Post by baselswh on May 23, 2024 7:27:35 GMT
Ah, so it was you pulling his strings! Yes Bas, I have a real passion for helping those in poverty, those on the streets, those thrown out by greedy landlords, those forced onto benefits while working, for the 1.9million children living in relative poverty [HoC figures], for the elderly on trolleys in hospital corridors, etc etc. I'm hoping for a Government that will take us back to 2010..... As for his football, I wish I could sit the lad down and chat through why he thinks his form has fallen off a cliff. Try to analyse whether its physical, mental or emotional. A good manager should be able to do that, and that's what he needs. Someone who can understand his psyche and what motivates him and speak honestly. He may just need a kick up the arse, but it appears to be more than that. I would hate for him to be written off at this age. No denying some people are struggling for whatever reason and need help Chesh. I was trying to say,albeit in muddled manner,I think the help society gives,some people become 100% reliable on it,when they really would be better off 'having ago' at life. Sick people and NHS shortages are bad of course. As for Rashford,I really don't know.Rudder conked out,concentration and motivation down? A new FC and environment might help,but then again we pack our problems in a suitcase and they tend to follow us about. |
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Post by rufustfirefly on May 23, 2024 13:44:20 GMT
We might just win this thing with a Labour government elected.....a win for the proletariat - oh, it will be Starmer in charge so maybe not.
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Post by bluetornados on Jun 5, 2024 19:44:58 GMT
Portugals Confirmed squad:i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/30/14/85514941-13473929-image-a-15_1717076785743.jpgGoalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolves), Rui Patricio (AS Roma) Defenders: Antonio Silva (Benfica), Danilo Pereira (Paris St Germain), Diogo Dalot (Man Utd), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona), Nelson Semedo (Wolves), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Pepe (Porto), Ruben Dias (Man City) Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Neves (Benfica), Joao Palhinha (Fulham), Otavio Monteiro (Al Nassr), Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal), Vitinha (PSG) Forwards: Bernardo Silva (Man City), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Diogo Jota (Liverpool), Francisco Conceicao (Porto), Goncalo Ramos (PSG), Joao Felix (Barcelona), Pedro Neto (Wolves), Rafael Leao (AC Milan) Who is the manager? i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/30/13/85512603-13473929-image-a-174_1717073188896.jpgFormer Everton and Belgium boss Roberto Martinez was brought in to replace Fernando Santos following the disappointment of the 2022 World Cup. And it's been a perfect start to life in charge for Martinez, who came out of qualifying with a flawless record of 10 wins from 10 matches, his team scoring 36 goals and conceding just two in the process. Martinez's 100 per cent record came to an end in his side's last outing as they suffered a shock 2-0 defeat by Slovenia but it was merely a friendly. The 50-year-old has experimented with both three and four at the back but looks more likely to go with the latter in Germany. Martinez has stuck with Cristiano Ronaldo up top as the sole striker for the most part but has tried a front two with Goncalo Ramos on the odd occasion. Who is their star man? i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/05/19/85759889-13473929-image-a-6_1717610949295.jpgWhen one of the biggest stars on planet earth is in your team he's always going to be the star man. He may well be past his best just one year shy of 40, but the cameras and headlines still follow Cristiano Ronaldo wherever he goes. The forward still wears the captain's armband and will be arriving in Germany with a point to prove in what will almost certainly be his last major international tournament. The World Cup couldn't have gone much worse for Ronaldo, who saw himself fall out of the starting XI before his side's quarter-final exit and had to watch his great rival Lionel Messi lift the trophy. However, he's bounced back since then in his new surroundings in Saudi Arabia and has shown that while his pace may have waned, his ability to score goals has not. The Al-Nassr man was the top scorer in world football in 2023 and the second highest scorer in qualifying for this tournament with 10 goals in 10 games. He's lifted this trophy once before and with this squad he has a great chance of doing it again.
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Post by bluetornados on Jun 5, 2024 19:54:20 GMT
Group A
Germany (provisional squad)
Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Alex Nubel (Stuttgart), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona)
Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Stuttgart), Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstadt (Stuttgart), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen)
Midfielders: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), Chris Fuhrich (Stuttgart), Pascal Gross (Brighton and Hove Albion), Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Forwards: Maximilian Beier (Hoffenheim), Niclas Fullkrug (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart)
Group B
Spain squad (provisional):
Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Alex Remiro (Real Sociedad).
Defenders: Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Jesus Navas (Sevilla), Aymeric Laporte (Al Nassr), Robin Le Normand (Real Sociedad), Nacho (Real Madrid), Dani Vivian (Athletic Bilbao), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea).
Midfielders: Rodri (Manchester City), Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Fabian (Paris Saint-Germain), Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pedri (Barcelona), Aleix Garcia (Girona), Alex Baena (Villarreal), Fermin Lopez (Barcelona).
Forwards: Alvaro Morata (Atletico Madrid), Joselu (Real Madrid), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Ayoze Perez (Real Betis).
Group C
England squad (preliminary):
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal), James Trafford (Burnley).
Defenders: Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Lewis Dunk (Brighton), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Kyle Walker (Manchester City)
Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace).
Forwards: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), James Maddison (Tottenham), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
Group D
Netherlands
Goalkeepers: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord), Mark Flekken (Brentford), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Defenders: Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Daley Blind (Girona), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen), Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord), Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Stefan de Vrij (Inter Milan)
Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan), Jerdy Schouten (PSV Eindhoven), Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig), Joey Veerman (PSV Eindhoven), Georginio Wijnaldum (Al-Ettifaq)
Forwards: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax), Brian Brobbey (Ajax), Memphis Depay (Atletico Madrid), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund), Wout Weghorst (Hoffenheim, on loan from Burnley)
France (provisional squad)
Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens)
Defenders: Jonathan Clauss (Marseille), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), William Saliba (Arsenal), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid), Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
Midfielders: N'Golo Kante (Al-Ittihad), Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco)
Forwards: Kylian Mbappe (Paris St-Germain), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan), Randal Kolo Muani (Paris St-Germain), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan)
Group E
Belgium squad:
Goalkeepers: Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest), Koen Casteels (Wolfsburg), Thomas Kaminski (Luton)
Defenders: Wout Faes (Leicester), Timothy Castagne (Fulham), Arthur Theate (Rennes), Jan Vertonghen (Anderlecht), Axel Witsel (Atletico Madrid), Zeno Debast (Anderlecht), Thomas Meunier (Trabzonspor), Maxim De Cuyper (Club Brugge)
Midfielders: Aster Vranckx (Wolfsburg), Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa), Orel Mangala (Lyon), Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City), Arthur Vermeeren (Atletico Madrid), Amadou Onana (Everton)
Forwards: Romelu Lukaku (Roma), Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta), Jeremy Doku (Manchester City), Lois Openda (Leipzig), Leandro Trossard (Arsenal), Johan Bakayoko (PSV Eindhoven), Dodi Lukebakio (Sevilla), Yannick Carrasco (Al-Shabab)
Group F
Portugal squad:
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolves), Rui Patricio (AS Roma)
Defenders: Antonio Silva (Benfica), Danilo Pereira (Paris St Germain), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona), Nelson Semedo (Wolves), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Pepe (Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City)
Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Neves (Benfica), Joao Palhinha (Fulham), Otavio Monteiro (Al Nassr), Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal), Vitinha (PSG)
Forwards: Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Diogo Jota (Liverpool), Francisco Conceicao (Porto), Goncalo Ramos (PSG), Joao Felix (Barcelona), Pedro Neto (Wolves), Rafael Leao (AC Milan).
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Post by bluetornados on Jun 6, 2024 20:12:32 GMT
England's Final 26-Man Squad for Euro 2024 Confirmed...i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article32970958.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200d/0_GettyImages-2156211805.jpgGoalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal). Defenders: Lewis Dunk (Brighton), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Kyle Walker (Manchester City). Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace). Forwards: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa). Dropped from original 33-man shortlist: James Trafford (Burnley, goalkeeper), Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton, defender), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool, defender), Harry Maguire (Manchester United, defender), Curtis Jones (Liverpool, midfielder), Jack Grealish (Manchester City, forward), James Maddison (Tottenham, forward).
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Post by bluetornados on Jun 9, 2024 7:11:51 GMT
We're not putting everything on Jude Bellingham - Gareth Southgate..i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/01/19/85591825-13483509-Former_England_manager_Fabio_Capello_says_he_would_use_Jude_Bell-a-13_1717267574112.jpgGareth Southgate is excited to welcome Jude Bellingham into the England camp after the midfielder won the Champions League with Real Madrid but said "we are not putting everything on" him. England slumped to a dismal 1-0 defeat against Iceland in their final Euro 2024 warm-up match at Wembley on Friday. Bellingham, 20, is the last player to join up with the 26-man squad having been given extra time off following the Champions League triumph. Asked if Bellingham will help lift the squad, Southgate said: "I'm sure he will but it is not his responsibility to do that. "I'm sure he is [capable of handling the pressure] but we are not putting everything on Jude. We've got a lot of good players and it is a collective thing to go and try to win this tournament. "He is, of course, a player with a fabulous mentality and will have a big impact on the whole group." In his first season in Spain, Bellingham was named La Liga player of the season after scoring 19 times in the league to help Real win the title by 10 points. Despite the defeat against Iceland, Southgate praised two other young players in his squad. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka made a substitute appearance after missing much of England's recent training while Chelsea's Cole Palmer won his fourth cap after a "fabulous" season at Chelsea. "It was also good to get Bukayo on the pitch. He has missed a lot of the training and we needed to see him out there as well." On Palmer he added: "He's had a fabulous season and got himself into a couple of fabulous positions. He probably took a touch too many on both occasions, but the fact is he was in there on both occasions and looked dangerous." England begin their Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia on Sunday, 16 June, in Gelsenkirchen. i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/01/19/85591703-13483509-Bellingham_scored_23_goals_and_provided_12_assists_in_a_stunning-a-12_1717267574111.jpg
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