RebelAssassin Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 it was announced today at 2:30pm BST and there are some supprising names in there. Provisional squad: Robinson (Tottenham) James (Manchester City) Green (Norwich) G Neville (Manchester United) Ferdinand (Manchester United) Terry (Chelsea), Cole (Arsenal) Campbell (Arsenal) Carragher (Liverpool) Bridge (Chelsea) Beckham (Real Madrid) Carrick (Tottenham) Lampard (Chelsea) Gerrard (Liverpool) Hargreaves (Bayern Munich) Jenas (Tottenham) Downing (Middlesbrough) J Cole (Chelsea) Lennon (Tottenham) Rooney (Manchester United) Owen (Newcastle) Crouch (Liverpool) Walcott (Arsenal) Standby: Carson (Liverpool) Young (Charlton) Reo-Coker (West Ham) Defoe (Tottenham) Johnson (Crystal Palace). first off, why is Owen Hargreaves there? Sven constantly picks him and he dosent do anything Jermain Jenas is an overated player no Sean-wright phillips? but Theo Walcott? why? what has he done at Arsenal since he has left Southampton? i know he is a quality player but he hasnt even played in the premiership before. How is he going to handle the likes of Ronaldinho? (not sure why i am complaining, Sven just got Southampton an extra ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã2million 8-) ) www.PETAkillsanimals.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lageris89 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Where is Mike Pollitt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Well, I can hardly see Theo having to handle Ronny if he's playing up front :? He racked me in ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã70 :D Put ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã10 on him last week to be included in the squad. Lennon for Wright-Phillips is logical and a good choice. SWP is great on his day, but he hasn't had one of them this season. Of course, it doesn't help when you never play and when you collect ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâã40k a week to do nothing, it's tempting not to. I thought he would pick another forward, seeing as 2 of the ones he did pick aren't even fit. Drop either Hargreaves (who has meant to have hit form in Deutschland) or Jenas and stick Bent or Johnson in (Or Robbie Fowler :P). Glad Carrick's in there too. The vast amount of midfielders suggests to me it's 4-5-1 territory. Crouch on his lonesome with Lampard and Gerrard free to roam behind him. Given he's the only proven fit forward we have, I think that's a shrewd move. If we're behind, bring on wildcard Walcott with his blistering pace to change to 4-4-2...that could be extremely effective. I think, bar the lacking of one striker, Sven has been very brave in his choice and I do think he's made the right decisions. I think that's the biggest factor in why his choice is so shocking. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokytoky3333 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Where is Mike Pollitt? Lol, I believe my great team beat you 4-2 yesterday, with a great hatrick from Henry! To be honest, I'm not sure about Walcott myself, but SGE is putting his faith in Wenger's judgement, who had been following Walcott's progress since he was 14! We all know Wenger is the best manager in the world! I don't know what it is, but something keeps telling me you "own"?"When you're happy it's like you're a bird; you can fly. The only trouble is, you need other birds to fly with" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianbur Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Sven has lost the plot completely. If Rooney and Owen aren't fit, Croucho and Walcott will lead the line. Hardly a strikeforce to get the other countries scared. Seriously, Walcott has had half a season in division one, and was hardly prolific there. He hasn't played ONCE for the arse! Even an Emile Heskey comeback would be better than taking a completely unproved player. If Sven was going to take four strikers with two crocks, he should have at least taken a proved Premiership scorer. Whats the deal with Hargreaves and Sol Campbell being taken too? Hargreaves just rolls the ball five feet in the middle of the park and Campbell has been really poor all season, Wes Brown or King should have taken his place. How pissed off must Darren Bent be? Top scoring Englishman in the Prem but beaten to the squad by a player who has never played a top flight game. He's not even on standby! I really do fear for England's chances now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 ^ I did think Wes Brown was in with a shout, to be fair, he's been in great form this season. I beg to differ on Walcott though. I think he's got such talent it's scary. I'd like him to prove you wrong (I'm sure you would as well!), but I can totally understand the apprehension. It took Sven 5 years, but he's finally got some bottle. Not a full one though, Hargreaves is still there for insurance :P This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How2PK Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Oh, you didn't stand a chance anyway. :P Signature by Maurice SendakWhen the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool, that's amore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticux Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Oh, you didn't stand a chance anyway. :P Agreed. If Owen ain't fit, we're gonna have Crouch and Walcott up front? Like that'd work.. and for christ sake, drop Hargreaves already. Where is Mike Pollitt? They might aswell play someone as crap as him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker6 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Crouch upfront? we're doomed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadburys_egg Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Crouch upfront? we're doomed Nah, Crouch played well last time he was on. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lageris89 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Where is Mike Pollitt? Lol, I believe my great team beat you 4-2 yesterday, with a great hatrick from Henry! And that proves what? That Mike Pollitt is a bad keeper? A rebound, that he missed after a great reaction save, and a penalty. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lageris89 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Where is Mike Pollitt? They might aswell play someone as crap as him. This thread may as well be locked now if this is the kind of pointless bias that's going to be in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I think the squad is a joke. How can jermaine Defoe be put behind Crouch? and Walcott. Surely hes the best option after Rooney or owen? And its very unfair for Darren bent. Hes scored 18 goals this season i believe. The highest scoring English striker. And he isnt even put on standby? Whereas Walcott walks into the team without having played first team football since January. And having never played in the Premiership. I think Hargreaves was a good choice though. I dont see much of him since he plays for Munich. But from what i have seen, he seems to be a faster, skillfull winger. Good replacement/sub for joe cole i think. Not a first team starter though. Is Kirkland still injured? I would much rather have him as a replacement than James, with the amount of mistakes he has made, and he has been given a fair number of chances to make up for it too. I also dont think Downing should be on that list. Theres players of better quality out there imo. I really do hope that this Provisional squad turns out to be far from the real one BK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katha610 Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 too bad rooney isn't playing............... or maybe it's good for the other nations 8-) but please don't let backham shot any penalties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker6 Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 too bad rooney isn't playing............... or maybe it's good for the other nations 8-) but please don't let backham shot any penalties Yeah we want to win the cup, we won't with that attitude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy316 Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Where is Mike Pollitt? Rotherham Ex-, Legend. I really do hope that this Provisional squad turns out to be far from the real one I really do aswell.. I honestly do. Say NO to James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticux Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Where is Mike Pollitt? They might aswell play someone as crap as him. This thread may as well be locked now if this is the kind of pointless bias that's going to be in here. :roll: We actually want a good goalkeeper yano, someone who actually saves the ball, keeps clean sheets etc. (I never said I agreed with Sven's choice btw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizla Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I'm an Arsenal fan, and i'm really surprised to see Walcott included. I can sort of see Sven's logic - with Owen looking unlikely he needs someone with a bit of pace, and apparently Walcott gives Thierry Henry a run for his money on the Arsenal training ground. Having said that, i think i would have preferred to see Bent or Defoe picked ahead of him, simply because they have some experience at the top level. To whoever said Downing shouldn't be there, who do you think is a better left sided Englishman? I can't think of any... Kirk and Lars I could handle. At the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodAngel Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I think Darren Bent shud b included in the squad and Phil Jagielka as a sub midfielder lol, joke. I don't think Wallcot shud b in the squad because he has never played a Premiership game but mayb he will b ready to play in Euro 2008. I gud striker to have mayb on the subs bench would be Danny Webber, (Yes im a Sheffield United fan) cuz he has really fast footwork, he is fast and all those who support a team in the championship should agree with me (i hope). Ill come back if i think of nemore players that should be in the squad. "Unfortunately, the real world isn't the same as a fairy tale." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelAssassin Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 to be honest ive changed my mind on Walcott, i really think he can give something to the side. bring him on in the 70th min, defence tired, Walcott runs rings around them. www.PETAkillsanimals.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Ill come back if i think of nemore players that should be in the squad. Other than Phil Jagielka and Danny Webber? You know what? You can save it. to be honest ive changed my mind on Walcott, i really think he can give something to the side. bring him on in the 70th min, defence tired, Walcott runs rings around them. Which is what I said. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lageris89 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Where is Mike Pollitt? They might aswell play someone as crap as him. This thread may as well be locked now if this is the kind of pointless bias that's going to be in here. :roll: We actually want a good goalkeeper yano, someone who actually saves the ball, keeps clean sheets etc. (I never said I agreed with Sven's choice btw) Expecting numerous clean sheets from a goalkeeper who's team who has been promoted to the Premiership this season is ridiculous. Mike Pollitt is a good goalkeeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlopes70 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I thought sven picked bad and good players.. Good being lennon instead of phillips. Phillips hasn't been playing all that well this season for chelsea. I was quite surprised that the premiship english top scorer darren bent was not included in the side or in the standby squad of 5. Also what do you think of Steve maclern ?(sorry about spelling). Big game for him today in UEFA CUP final vs sevilla. Come on boro (btw im fulham fan but i like boro). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
money_bought Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 i dont really support much football but this is my view on why england never get anywhere... we are to scared to play young players at high levels, so byt hte time wait for them to gain 'experiance' they are older and cannot quite compete with the youngsters other counteris put out?!?! get the young players we have experiance earlier and we will be away... :D | from a to b - f2p/p2p staker | Private chat - Currently on | click here to view my blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticux Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 to be honest ive changed my mind on Walcott, i really think he can give something to the side. bring him on in the 70th min, defence tired, Walcott runs rings around them. Oh nice idea, what if they put on new defenders? Then they won't be tired and he won't run rings round anyone. Maybe he could in division 1 but not in international football mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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