[severo17]

Originally Posted by Rob

That will be a good game, but I think Portugal don't really have enough quality players. I think you will go out I'm afraid. Shame really as you probably have the best prima donna as there's ever been.

Oh well, you never know my friend

[UKjovi]

Originally Posted by Jim Bon Jovi

If Germany have a really off day and England get their shit together they have a chance but if England play the way they've played in every game (even against Algeria which was still a pretty poor performance imo) Germany will steamroll them.

Capello needs to do something about Rooney. I wouldn't even have him starting against the krauts I'd probably go for Crouch and Defoe up front or Crouch with Heskey linking up behind him then bring Rooney on at half time if it wasn't working.

You can't keep playing a guy who might as well have stayed in England just because he's a big name.

Actualy i agree about Rooney. I think especaily after the last game Defoe is the man for the job. Looking forward to the game though.

[UKjovi]

Originally Posted by Dawn

Im not sure if capello teams practising penalities breeds confidence in me eek !

USA is up first tomorrow against Ghan, what are they like... Hope USA win...

Dawn

Yeah i heard that but then isn't it the managers job to get ready for any eventuality?
BTW do any of you have any rituals you do before watching a game?

[Jim Bon Jovi]

Originally Posted by UKjovi

Yeah i heard that but then isn't it the managers job to get ready for any eventuality?
BTW do any of you have any rituals you do before watching a game?

I've not been able to do it here but it usually goes something like:

Put shoes on (in any order)

Walk in a South Easternly direction for 5 minutes.

Take crisp £5 note out of wallet

Order alcoholic beverage

Sit

Drink

[RichieW2001]

Originally Posted by Jim Bon Jovi

I've not been able to do it here but it usually goes something like:

Put shoes on (in any order)

Walk in a South Easternly direction for 5 minutes.

Take crisp £5 note out of wallet

Order alcoholic beverage

Sit

Drink

Spooky - I perform exactly the same ritual.

[dcj28]

Originally Posted by Dawn

Im not sure if capello teams practising penalities breeds confidence in me eek !

Dawn

I dont think they would tell us if they hadnt been practising penalties,the press would have a field day and put more pressure on the team than they do already.
I also dont think dropping Rooney would be a bad idea. He,d be like a caged hungry lion if he was substitute and out to prove Capello wrong.

[Dawn]

Originally Posted by UKjovi

Yeah i heard that but then isn't it the managers job to get ready for any eventuality?
BTW do any of you have any rituals you do before watching a game?

yes I put my England shirt on obviosuly when Im watching England.

when Im watching USA I put my USA shirt on.

I cook junk food...and find a room where people wont bother me to watch the game ....

Dawn

[RS8MB0R8]

Originally Posted by dcj28

I also dont think dropping Rooney would be a bad idea. He,d be like a caged hungry lion if he was substitute and out to prove Capello wrong.

Whilst I agree, he should be dropped if under-performing, Rooney has to be treated carefully. His temperament means that he'll likely go into self-destruct mode if he feels aggrieved so an impact sub in his current frame of mind, he ain't.

I think he would take being dropped to the bench quite personally, not that Capello isn't afraid of doing it or wouldn't be right to do it but as one of our most creative players, it's important to keep his fiery persona focused on constructive efforts rather than (self) destructive.

I think he should start with Defoe as last time and stop dropping so deep to get the ball. If it's not working, bring either one of them off for Crouch IMO.

[Dawn]

Ghana r looking better the USA... see what the 2nd half brings..

this is crazy ..watchin world cup + Murray v Simon and BJ r about to start , so will join pbp !

[milomom]

Originally Posted by Dawn

Ghana r looking better the USA... see what the 2nd half brings..

this is crazy ..watchin world cup + Murray v Simon and BJ r about to start , so will join pbp !

And I had to miss everything due to our judging time at the dog show. Seriously, who plans this and KNOWS when I have something else I'd like to do, too?