the FA are running a competition where you can win the soon to be released England team away strip. Additionally the winner will win an invite to the official kit launch on the 28th of february.♠ To enter the competition, Go To The England Away Kit Competition Page and answer the simple question :: (Q) England star Michael Owen has played in how many previous World Cup tournaments?
Posted at 12:55 AM, Thursday, January 26, 2006
Posted at 12:55 AM, Thursday, January 26, 2006
If you follow England and did'nt know that Sven Will Officially Leave The England Job After The World Cup due to the press turning his private life into a circus, then where have you been? The News of the World fake sheikh ridiculousness was the straw that broke the camel's back I gather.
As far as I am concerned, Sven Goran Eriksson was going to leave the England manager job for pastures new after the Fifa World Cup soccer finals anyhow, whether England returned from Germany a victorious or a defeated team. Sven leaving is a non story, who will manage England next is not.
English Manager Needed
the FA should appoint an English England manager. Atleast a manager who has some right to be associated with the 3 lions by birthright, or by passport/residency. I contest England have needed a left sided midfielder for a good while now. National sides should not have foreign managers any more than England should pick a foreign left winger.
The problem is I cannot think of an English born manager/coach who is deservant of the England manager job apart from Alan Curbishley who is currently a 4/1 shot in the next England boss betting. Possibly Harry Redknapp at 66/1 is the value bet, but I have a suspicion Harry will be overlooked by the FA.
Curbishley does'nt enthrall me, Redknapp is okay, but nothing more.
Posted at 4:10 PM, Wednesday, January 25, 2006
As far as I am concerned, Sven Goran Eriksson was going to leave the England manager job for pastures new after the Fifa World Cup soccer finals anyhow, whether England returned from Germany a victorious or a defeated team. Sven leaving is a non story, who will manage England next is not.
English Manager Needed
the FA should appoint an English England manager. Atleast a manager who has some right to be associated with the 3 lions by birthright, or by passport/residency. I contest England have needed a left sided midfielder for a good while now. National sides should not have foreign managers any more than England should pick a foreign left winger.
The problem is I cannot think of an English born manager/coach who is deservant of the England manager job apart from Alan Curbishley who is currently a 4/1 shot in the next England boss betting. Possibly Harry Redknapp at 66/1 is the value bet, but I have a suspicion Harry will be overlooked by the FA.
Curbishley does'nt enthrall me, Redknapp is okay, but nothing more.
Posted at 4:10 PM, Wednesday, January 25, 2006
There are some Aston Villa fans who want to know what was wrong with what Sven said to the Fake Sheikh from the News of the World. I have the same question in my mind. However, unabaited, the Fake Sheikh/Sven-Gate affair continues to rumble on.
So what if Sven leaves the 3 lions job if England win the world cup or not. With the hammering Sven has taken in the press and by many England team supporters, why would the Swede want to stay? Don't forget the FA press head honcho tried to sell Sven out over the Faria Alam affair. That is how the Faria affair became public.
The News of the World do what they can to sell papers. If that means disrupt the England team, to the detriment of supporters, that is okay it seems. That is their prerogative. Maybe they should do an expose on the competition, rather than try to make us look like we are self imploding.
Come on England!
Posted at 9:10 AM, Wednesday, January 18, 2006
So what if Sven leaves the 3 lions job if England win the world cup or not. With the hammering Sven has taken in the press and by many England team supporters, why would the Swede want to stay? Don't forget the FA press head honcho tried to sell Sven out over the Faria Alam affair. That is how the Faria affair became public.
The News of the World do what they can to sell papers. If that means disrupt the England team, to the detriment of supporters, that is okay it seems. That is their prerogative. Maybe they should do an expose on the competition, rather than try to make us look like we are self imploding.
Come on England!
Posted at 9:10 AM, Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Ex Liverpool, Leeds and England striker Robbie Fowler scored a hat-trick against Scunthorpe last week in the FA cup for Man City
The question is - is the real Robbie Fowler back for good?
In his early years at Anfield, Fowler was a deadly striker. One of the best of the era. Precision finishing, quick minded around the penalty box, the boy Fowler was a lethal goalscorer. Fowler never produced that form for England only scoring 7 goals in 26 matches for the 3 lions (15 starts).
The thing I always liked about Fowler's finishing was he used to shoot straight, without swerving the ball all over the place for no reason. If a straight, first time finish was needed, Fowler would oblige.
I am not so sure the 30 year old Fowler has designs on playing for the England team again, but I would think if he finds his true goalscoring form, Robbie may feature again one day. Who knows who will get injured and who knows how well Fowler can play again if he puts his mind to it. Football is a funny old game I gather.
Top quality forwards of the Fowler ilk don't come along often. The Fowler demise was a disappointment. If Robbie keeps scoring quick-fire hat-tricks for Man City, it is not beyond the realms of soccer possibility that Fowler could end up striding out for England again 1 day.
Fowler in the media.
♠ Don't Write Me Off Yet Says Fowler
♠ The Toxteh Torpedo Fowler Is Back
Posted at 9:04 AM, Saturday, January 14, 2006
The question is - is the real Robbie Fowler back for good?
In his early years at Anfield, Fowler was a deadly striker. One of the best of the era. Precision finishing, quick minded around the penalty box, the boy Fowler was a lethal goalscorer. Fowler never produced that form for England only scoring 7 goals in 26 matches for the 3 lions (15 starts).
The thing I always liked about Fowler's finishing was he used to shoot straight, without swerving the ball all over the place for no reason. If a straight, first time finish was needed, Fowler would oblige.
I am not so sure the 30 year old Fowler has designs on playing for the England team again, but I would think if he finds his true goalscoring form, Robbie may feature again one day. Who knows who will get injured and who knows how well Fowler can play again if he puts his mind to it. Football is a funny old game I gather.
Top quality forwards of the Fowler ilk don't come along often. The Fowler demise was a disappointment. If Robbie keeps scoring quick-fire hat-tricks for Man City, it is not beyond the realms of soccer possibility that Fowler could end up striding out for England again 1 day.
Fowler in the media.
♠ Don't Write Me Off Yet Says Fowler
♠ The Toxteh Torpedo Fowler Is Back
Posted at 9:04 AM, Saturday, January 14, 2006
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is reportedly lining up a £10millon summer transfer bid for England international striker Jermaine Defoe - presumably for after the World Cup finals.
Benitez already has Peter Crouch at Anfield, with Defoe playing next to him it will be a real little and large show. Defoe is a good striker, especially on the floor and around the edge of the penalty box. Playing next to Crouch regularly for Liverpool won't hurt the England team options up front.
The only problem with the possible Defoe and Crouch partnership is Tottenham boss Martin Jol is very unlikely to want to sell Defoe to any top level English club. So the odds on Defoe joining Liverpool for next season must be slim.
My odds on Defoe leaving Spurs for the Reds after the World Cup..Liverpool After Defoe Media
♠ Rafa Eyes Summer Swoop For Defoe
♠ Rafa Ready To Go For Defoe
♠ Benitez Says Clubs Won't Buy Young English Players
Posted at 7:47 AM,
Benitez already has Peter Crouch at Anfield, with Defoe playing next to him it will be a real little and large show. Defoe is a good striker, especially on the floor and around the edge of the penalty box. Playing next to Crouch regularly for Liverpool won't hurt the England team options up front.
The only problem with the possible Defoe and Crouch partnership is Tottenham boss Martin Jol is very unlikely to want to sell Defoe to any top level English club. So the odds on Defoe joining Liverpool for next season must be slim.
My odds on Defoe leaving Spurs for the Reds after the World Cup..Liverpool After Defoe Media
♠ Rafa Eyes Summer Swoop For Defoe
♠ Rafa Ready To Go For Defoe
♠ Benitez Says Clubs Won't Buy Young English Players
Posted at 7:47 AM,
Joey Barton certainly has been impressive for Manchester City this season. Every time I see Stuart Pearce's team play, Barton is all over the pitch dominating from his midfield berth.
Barton had temperament problems before this season, but a spell at the Tony Adams sporting chance clinic has certainly calmed Barton down.
Barton is now scoring goals, passing the ball around and is very physical about it too, especially when City are defending. Tony Adams is hot on Barton and says it is only a matter of time before Barton pulls on the England shirt to represent the 3 lions.Tony Adams On England Prospect Joey Barton
♠ Adams sees Barton in England role
Square Football.com - Barton For England
♠ Joey Barton For England
Posted at 3:55 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Barton had temperament problems before this season, but a spell at the Tony Adams sporting chance clinic has certainly calmed Barton down.
Barton is now scoring goals, passing the ball around and is very physical about it too, especially when City are defending. Tony Adams is hot on Barton and says it is only a matter of time before Barton pulls on the England shirt to represent the 3 lions.Tony Adams On England Prospect Joey Barton
♠ Adams sees Barton in England role
Square Football.com - Barton For England
♠ Joey Barton For England
Posted at 3:55 AM, Tuesday, January 10, 2006
What 23 English players will Sven Goran Eriksson take to the Fifa 2006 soccer world cup finals to make up the England squad?
My guess is these players will represent the 3 lions in Germany. The denoted players will be the possible first team eleven.England Player Profiles
England Team Official Player Profiles
England Senior Team Official Site
Posted at 3:20 AM,
My guess is these players will represent the 3 lions in Germany. The denoted players will be the possible first team eleven.England Player Profiles
England Team Official Player Profiles
England Senior Team Official Site
Posted at 3:20 AM,
Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan and Birmingham football club are argueing over the apparent "non-approach" regarding prolific goalscorer and England striker Andy Johnson
The editor of the story "Blunose" seems to think Jordan is "trying to besmirch the name of Birmingham FC by making false accusations about bidding for attacker Andrew Johnson.Full Johnson Fake Bid Article
♠ Jordan blasts Birmingham fake Johnson bid
Simon Jordan At The Observer
♠ Simon Jordan Football Column
♠ Simon Jordan Column Archive
Posted at 2:53 AM,
The editor of the story "Blunose" seems to think Jordan is "trying to besmirch the name of Birmingham FC by making false accusations about bidding for attacker Andrew Johnson.Full Johnson Fake Bid Article
♠ Jordan blasts Birmingham fake Johnson bid
Simon Jordan At The Observer
♠ Simon Jordan Football Column
♠ Simon Jordan Column Archive
Posted at 2:53 AM,
Details of how to buy tickets for England's friendly match against Uruguay have now been released.
The match, which takes place at Anfield on Wednesday 1 March kicks off at 7.45pm.
Enquiries about corporate hospitality can be made on 0208 795 9770.
Members are entitled to one ticket per member. General sale - 4 tickets per person. All tickets are subject to availability and booking fees.
All tickets issued subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Football Association
England Ticket Info Official Source
♠ TheFA.com - Buy tickets for Uruguay
Posted at 2:06 AM,
The match, which takes place at Anfield on Wednesday 1 March kicks off at 7.45pm.
Enquiries about corporate hospitality can be made on 0208 795 9770.
Members are entitled to one ticket per member. General sale - 4 tickets per person. All tickets are subject to availability and booking fees.
All tickets issued subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Football Association
England Ticket Info Official Source
♠ TheFA.com - Buy tickets for Uruguay
Posted at 2:06 AM,
Chelsea football club manager Jose Mourinho has said that England players Wayne Bridge, Glen Johnson and Shaun Wright Phillips can leave Chelsea if they are unhappy at being benched. If the players think their world cup chances are being scuppered by not playing regular first team football, they can go.
Blogged Elsewhere
Chelsea Boss Jose Mourinho Will Release Unhappy International Stars To Help World Cup Ambition
Posted at 11:44 AM, Monday, January 09, 2006
Blogged Elsewhere
Chelsea Boss Jose Mourinho Will Release Unhappy International Stars To Help World Cup Ambition
Posted at 11:44 AM, Monday, January 09, 2006
England football team manager Sven Goran Eriksson has announced 3 international soccer friendlies for the upcoming 2006 Fifa World Cup finals
The 3 lions will be taking on Uruguay, Hungary and Jamaica, all at home.England Official Football Fixture Links
England Official Fixtures and Results
England Football Friendlies Confirmed
England National Team Official
Posted at 11:23 AM,
The 3 lions will be taking on Uruguay, Hungary and Jamaica, all at home.England Official Football Fixture Links
England Official Fixtures and Results
England Football Friendlies Confirmed
England National Team Official
Posted at 11:23 AM,
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