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England-Algeria preview (http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=249722/match=300061464/preview.html)
The tussle for the top two spots in 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Group C will intensify when England take to the field against Algeria on Friday. For Fabio Capello’s men, the mission will be to put their underwhelming draw against USA behind them, while their opponents need to bounce back from their loss to Slovenia knowing that a second successive setback would spell the end of their qualification hopes.
The match
England-Algeria, Group C, Cape Town, Friday 18 June, 20.30 (local time)
The Three Lions let two precious points slip between their fingers when they kicked off their bid against the United States. Overall, they looked short of ideas going forward, but that could all change with the return of Gareth Barry from an ankle injury, the midfielder's presence allowing Steven Gerrard to get further forward after spending most of England’s opener chasing the ball. Despite Barry’s return, the spectre of fitness worries nonetheless continues to hang over the squad, with centre-back Ledley King a doubt for the rest of the tournament after suffering a serious groin complaint against the Stars and Stripes.
At the other end of the pitch, Algeria will be anxious to give a more convincing account of themselves than they managed against Slovenia, although they will have to cope without forward Abdelkader Ghezzal after he saw red in that game. Coach Rabah Saadane could turn to Rafik Saifi to fill the void, with the striker seemingly fit again following the ankle injury he picked up during his late substitute cameo last time out. Above all, Les Fennecs will hope for a sterling showing from their defensive quartet of Madjid Bougherra, Anther Yahia, Rafik Halliche and Nadir Belhadj, who all boast experience in Europe. Belhadj will be particularly familiar with the England line-up, having spent the last two seasons with Portsmouth.
Players to watch
Steven Gerrard v Karim Ziani
The battle for midfield mastery ought to be an enthralling contest, with England captain Gerrard coming up against Algeria’s beating heart in Ziani. The former will look to demonstrate his quality as he did when he opened the scoring early on against the United States, while Ziani will be focused on helping his team-mates spring a surprise and claw their way back into the qualification equation. The Wolfsburg man already boasts the upper hand over his Liverpool counterpart in terms of completed passes, having picked out a colleague 70 per cent of the time compared to Gerrard's 59 per cent success rate.
The stat
2 – The number of goals England have conceded in five matches against African teams at the FIFA World Cup. Cameroon fired both those efforts in a memorable quarter-final at Italy 1990, making them the only side from Africa to have found the net against the Three Lions on the global stage. Cameroon nonetheless lost that encounter, with England's record from the five matches reading three wins and two draws.
What they said
"We have a lot of players who can score goals, but for us to get a better result I'll need to play better than I did last time and score. I don't feel any pressure because the team are playing well," Wayne Rooney, England striker.
"We have several talented players who can make things happen. We're going to pose the England team plenty of problems and we'll be more ambitious than we were against Slovenia. It's a role that suits us well." Anther Yahia, Algeria defender and captain
Voice of the fans
"We're going to cause an upset! Believe me! Algeria will shock the entire world. One, two, three – Viva Algeria!" FIFA.com user Abdouzizou
The question
Algeria's only FIFA World Cup strike against a side from the United Kingdom came against Northern Ireland at Mexico 1986. Will the Desert Foxes be able to get their first goal of the tournament and become only the second African team to register against England?
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GO ALGERIA!!!!....
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GO ALGERIA!!!!....
CO-SIGNNNNNNNNN
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GO ALGERIA!!!!....
CO-SIGNNNNNNNNN
Only if Slovenia wins ;D
Big Up!
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Allyuh is kicks yes.
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This had me rolling.
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England getting it
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Is England wearing a GREEN kit today? :D
Big Up!
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You can see the weight of expectation on this English side. Their body language is very poor and they have zero energy in their play, frankly they look like they're afraid to play this game.
Algeria is defending very well and it looks like Rooney has met a defender stronger than him, I could see them pinching a winner if the game continues like this.
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In the words of our esteemed forumite "Disgruntled"
The only thing worse than this England side is a cold roti and a hot Supligen.
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In the words of our esteemed forumite "Disgruntled"
The only thing worse than this England side is a cold roti and a hot Supligen.
Thanks boy Touches... dis wake meh up... i nearly turn off de light in de office and close de door...
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The only thing worse than this England side is a cold roti and a hot Supligen.
yuck
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In the words of our esteemed forumite "Disgruntled"
The only thing worse than this England side is a cold roti and a hot Supligen.
Thanks boy Touches... dis wake meh up... i nearly turn off de light in de office and close de door...
This ENgland side is a mess. What Joe COle have to do to get a sweat is beyond me.
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de only ting interesting in this game is de spanish commentary...
de man calling all the english players by they full name...e.g. Wayne Mark Rooney
but when it come to David James... is "Calamity David Benjamin James" with full accent :rotfl:
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England went an party last night or what? Uninspired performance.
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de hair-puller coming on ...
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de hair-puller coming on ...
They have to change up. Right now they just pullin stones
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england between ah hard cock and ah stiff prick....either way they gettin f**ked.
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Is England wearing a GREEN kit today? :D
Big Up!
the white :devil:
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england between ah hard cock and ah stiff prick....either way they gettin f**ked.
:rotfl: :rotfl:
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ENGLAND GOING HOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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iwah vomit :puking: :puking: :puking:
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well group C full of pretenders. Noone in this group has shown they can go on to do anything in this tournament.
USA showed lots of fight but fact is they still couldn't beat this shit england squad or slovenia.
England jus a mess overrall
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Lalas talking trash to Macmanaman in the espn commentary booth.
Lalas: "How about this: the England side just isn't that good"
;D
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well group C full of pretenders. Noone in this group has shown they can go on to do anything in this tournament.
USA showed lots of fight but fact is they still couldn't beat this shit england squad or slovenia.
England jus a mess overrall
I agree.. this group is de worst... despite that exciting game this morning
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Slovenia and USA going to the next round
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Slovenia and USA going to the next round
and Capello would break a record for getting fired days after singing a new contract..
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Slovenia and USA going to the next round
ah rather Slovenia and Algeria if it come down to dat
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LOVE THIS RESULT.... 100 years of bad luck to England for cheating against my soca warriors!!!!
:devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil:
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Slovenia and USA going to the next round
ah rather Slovenia and Algeria if it come down to dat
true talk
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LOVE THIS RESULT.... 100 years of bad luck to England for cheating against my soca warriors!!!!
:devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil:
Revenge of MOKO is a hell of ah ting!! 8)
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Somebody pleeeeeaaase....shoot Alexis Lalas!!
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Slovenia and USA going to the next round
ah rather Slovenia and Algeria if it come down to dat
true talk
Fire bun de Great Satan and de not so Great Satan :devil:
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England Algeria Slovenia Yanks ... EASY
This group shitty for true but all teams control they own destiny. A 2-0 win for Algeria and they in, any win for the others and they in.
I real rate Capello and thought he could organize these men but they hopeless
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If Algeria just had a dominant player up front they woulda won this game.
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Slovenia and USA going to the next round
ah rather Slovenia and Algeria if it come down to dat
true talk
Fire bun de Great Satan and de not so Great Satan :devil:
yuh done know :flamethrower:
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How the hell anybody seriously lookin at this England squad could say dey HAD a chance to win the world cup? Zero creativity in midfield, forward, on the wing, in defence or in goal. The natonal side of unskilled labourors! Capello is a smart man tryin tuh sell people ting while pullin in a fat pay check! England and France in the same boat; sinking fast!
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How the hell anybody seriously lookin at this England squad could say dey HAD a chance to win the world cup? Zero creativity in midfield, forward, on the wing, in defence or in goal. The natonal side of unskilled labourors! Capello is a smart man tryin tuh sell people ting while pullin in a fat pay check! England and France in the same boat; sinking fast!
nah...france at least have a good core and talented youngsters...plus blanc is about to be the coach...england have freaking capello for goodness sake...what more they want...moses to part the red sea??? england to win world cup...you're 'aving a laff
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Yeh if Capello can't make England play good ball then who can?
Bench Gerrard wit he shitty self.
Rooney cyah make a note.
Heskey is dull.
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Somebody pleeeeeaaase....shoot Alexis Lalas!!
Dis dummass talking bout ref dis and dat...remember what he said whne the ref missed the Crouch pull hair on Sancho? >:(
Big Up!
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How the hell anybody seriously lookin at this England squad could say dey HAD a chance to win the world cup? Zero creativity in midfield, forward, on the wing, in defence or in goal. The natonal side of unskilled labourors! Capello is a smart man tryin tuh sell people ting while pullin in a fat pay check! England and France in the same boat; sinking fast!
nah...france at least have a good core and talented youngsters...plus blanc is about to be the coach...england have freaking capello for goodness sake...what more they want...moses to part the red sea??? england to win world cup...you're 'aving a laff
Yes dey needed a miracle! I don't think people in England realize every single one of dey players look good because dey playin durin the season with more skillful foreign internationals! Rooney-Giggs, Valencia, Nani, Fletcher. Fat Frank, Terry and Cole-Drogba, Malouda, Anelka,Ivanovic,. Gerrard and Johnson-Torres, Benny, Kuyt. Hesky doh geh no run. Barry and SWP-Tevez, Bellamy.
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In the words of our esteemed forumite "Disgruntled"
The only thing worse than this England side is a cold roti and a hot Supligen.
dat game was real tripe.
There were no talking points.
Did Joe Cole horn Capello and I didn't hear about it, why does he insist on bring on SWP>
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Ah love Algeria # 3 Belage or however yuh spell his name. He runs thru the gears like a greyhound.
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If Algeria just had a dominant player up front they woulda won this game.
Same thing I saying. Ziani did Johnson what he wanted. All he needed was an outlet to provide a chance at goal.
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In the words of our esteemed forumite "Disgruntled"
The only thing worse than this England side is a cold roti and a hot Supligen.
dat game was real tripe.
There were no talking points.
Did Joe Cole horn Capello and I didn't hear about it, why does he insist on bring on SWP>
SWP ripped up in all the friendly games before the tournament, so he has earned Capello's trust.
I wouldn't call the game tripe at all. T&T could learn a lot from Algeria
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LOVE THIS RESULT.... 100 years of bad luck to England for cheating against my soca warriors!!!!
:devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil:
:beermug:
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Never thought it would be the case but England missin Beckham's ole arse!
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In the words of our esteemed forumite "Disgruntled"
The only thing worse than this England side is a cold roti and a hot Supligen.
dat game was real tripe.
There were no talking points.
Did Joe Cole horn Capello and I didn't hear about it, why does he insist on bring on SWP>
I wouldn't call the game tripe at all. T&T could learn a lot from Algeria
Yes. Algeria look like T&T with a young Latas, a 2006 Dwight, a pre injury carlos edwards, evans wise with sense...and no Stern John.
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I real rate Capello and thought he could organize these men but they hopeless
He has them organized. Organization is not the problem. Creativity is
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In the words of our esteemed forumite "Disgruntled"
The only thing worse than this England side is a cold roti and a hot Supligen.
dat game was real tripe.
There were no talking points.
Did Joe Cole horn Capello and I didn't hear about it, why does he insist on bring on SWP>
SWP ripped up in all the friendly games before the tournament, so he has earned Capello's trust.
I wouldn't call the game tripe at all. T&T could learn a lot from Algeria
Spot on the same thing i said during the game T&T have the talent
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In the words of our esteemed forumite "Disgruntled"
The only thing worse than this England side is a cold roti and a hot Supligen.
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Oh lawd aye....ah come on this thread all depressed over the results in this group but as usual a forumite will pull one out of the hat to make the day bright again..... ;D ;D
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Steups....Howcome we don't play friendlies against teams like Algeria and such, I feel we could learn alot from these teams..I like their take no prisoners attitudes, they're there to play the game, no hype up crap...They look rel composed and good overall for that game..!!
By the way anyone see Rooney cussing the fans for booing the team...That overpaid dunce, people probably save for 4 years especially in these tough economic times to support the team, only to go and watch that mess on the team...He makes in a week what most fans wouldnt make in 2 years but he cussing out the fans...Push come to shove the fans will still be in it next week regardless of how good or bad the team playing...Show some respect and appreciation..!!
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Steups....Howcome we don't play friendlies against teams like Algeria and such,
uuuuummmm they have to want to play we...it kinda reciprocal.... :-\
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That's their way of playing,in 1982 world cup it was the same type of style. what kind of style is T&T noted for?
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England Algeria Slovenia Yanks ... EASY
This group shitty for true but all teams control they own destiny. A 2-0 win for Algeria and they in, any win for the others and they in.
I real rate Capello and thought he could organize these men but they hopeless
Breds, capello kinda clueless as far as his striking selection goes. he supposed tuh start crouch and defoe in attack, and use lennon for the full 90 for width on the right side and cole on the overlap for width on the left, using barry as cover for cole.
this team is ah damn good team, but the coach is ah stuborn a$$ mule, and he wouldn't adjust his boring tactics tuh ensure better results.
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England Algeria Slovenia Yanks ... EASY
This group shitty for true but all teams control they own destiny. A 2-0 win for Algeria and they in, any win for the others and they in.
I real rate Capello and thought he could organize these men but they hopeless
Breds, capello kinda clueless as far as his striking selection goes. he supposed tuh start crouch and defoe in attack, and use lennon for the full 90 for width on the right side and cole on the overlap for width on the left, using barry as cover for cole.
this team is ah damn good team, but the coach is ah stuborn a$$ mule, and he wouldn't adjust his boring tactics tuh ensure better results.
England biggest problem has never been quality, it's been the hype created by the media and the english citizenry..."Start Defoe and Crouch"...no way U could never leave golden boy Rooney on the bench...Are you mad? It doesnt matter that he hasn't score an international goal in over a year, his is the first name on the list...Beckham still there..Seriously...A whole bench full of men and only he and Capello in suits.
England like that circus life..!!!
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England Algeria Slovenia Yanks ... EASY
This group shitty for true but all teams control they own destiny. A 2-0 win for Algeria and they in, any win for the others and they in.
I real rate Capello and thought he could organize these men but they hopeless
Breds, capello kinda clueless as far as his striking selection goes. he supposed tuh start crouch and defoe in attack, and use lennon for the full 90 for width on the right side and cole on the overlap for width on the left, using barry as cover for cole.
this team is ah damn good team, but the coach is ah stuborn a$$ mule, and he wouldn't adjust his boring tactics tuh ensure better results.
England biggest problem has never been quality, it's been the hype created by the media and the english citizenry..."Start Defoe and Crouch"...no way U could never leave golden boy Rooney on the bench...Are you mad? It doesnt matter that he hasn't score an international goal in over a year, his is the first name on the list...Beckham still there..Seriously...A whole bench full of men and only he and Capello in suits.
England like that circus life..!!!
Breds , becks is just there for moral support, i doh see nutten wrong wid dat. i sure yuh will see rooney on the bench against slovenia, and defoe and crouch will start together with either SWP or lennon on the right flank for width, capello desperate and will try anything now for ah win..
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What big hardback men need another big hardback man as moral support. These are professionals that you are dealing with not children. U really feel they look up to Becks and are in awe of his achievements? U really feel Beckham;s presence can be inspiring?..Beckham hasn't been relevant since 2006, nobody checking for Becks...Capello described Beckham's support as being the media distraction to keep the media pressah off the team and more on Becks. Don't fall for that bs hoss, Ur smarter than that..!!! Rooney still starting next game, U want England riot.?? Moral support what a joke...
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shit side.. heskey? :rotfl: gerrard and lamps together? :rotfl: :rotfl:
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why people surprise wid England and dey shitty self
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why people surprise wid England and dey shitty self
ent
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:rotfl: :rotfl: Allyuh need to see the title of this article in regards to this
game ..http://www.skysports.com/football/world-cup-2010/match-report/0,28360,12097_3222289,00.html..and read
some of the comments by the english fans lol
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:rotfl: :rotfl: Allyuh need to see the title of this article in regards to this
game ..http://www.skysports.com/football/world-cup-2010/match-report/0,28360,12097_3222289,00.html..and read
some of the comments by the english fans lol
ah man say "Heskey he is nothing more than an oxygen thief ", oh god :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
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good for dem after cheating we last world cup, makes me wonder how things could of been for us if we had tie or even beaten them :'(
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good for dem after cheating we last world cup, makes me wonder how things could of been for us if we had tie or even beaten them :'(
makes me wonder why we make such a big deal of "almost tying them" now :'(
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Steups....Howcome we don't play friendlies against teams like Algeria and such, I feel we could learn alot from these teams..I like their take no prisoners attitudes, they're there to play the game, no hype up crap...They look rel composed and good overall for that game..!!
By the way anyone see Rooney cussing the fans for booing the team...That overpaid dunce, people probably save for 4 years especially in these tough economic times to support the team, only to go and watch that mess on the team...He makes in a week what most fans wouldnt make in 2 years but he cussing out the fans...Push come to shove the fans will still be in it next week regardless of how good or bad the team playing...Show some respect and appreciation..!!
England striker Wayne Rooney let out his frustration after the full-time whistle following the 0-0 World Cup draw with Algeria by blasting the supporters who booed the team off the pitch.
Capello's side seemed to struggle under the weight of expectation on Friday evening, as a well-drilled Algerian side suppressed any attacking impetus in the Three Lions brigade.
And as the match neared to a close, the travelling Three Lions support began to boo the England players following several tame efforts in front of goal.
The Manchester United striker, who was among the most disappointing performers during the game, was clearly enraged at the full-time whistle.
Having struggled to make an impact against the Group C outsiders, Rooney fired back at the faithful who have paid thousands of pounds to watch Fabio Capello's flops, when he sarcastically said: "Nice to see your home fans boo you. That's what loyal support is."
England must now beat Slovenia in their final qualifying group match to stand any hope of reaching the knockout rounds, in a campaign where many expected the side to progress comfortably
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2890/world-cup-2010/2010/06/18/1983784/nice-to-see-your-own-fans-booing-you-frustrated-wayne-rooney
http://www.youtube.com/v/KKXjZqoPrUo
Rooney playing like he forget how to play football. So he expect to them to be happy with what they getting from the team. And he ignorant enough to say to the camera. I real disappointed with him.
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Allyuh men could gallavant and carry on over real shit dred... ah man say Rooney "cuss" de England fans, and others making it sound like de man real venting at fans. De man human too... yuh think he not frustrated as well? The man not getting any service thru the middle but still hustling... he dropping all the way past midfield to try and pick up the ball earlier... anything to get the offense going. He just frustrated that the team getting boo. It reasonable, and right for fans to boo the shit they play as a team, but he also within his right to voice disappointment with that.
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Allyuh men could gallavant and carry on over real shit dred... ah man say Rooney "cuss" de England fans, and others making it sound like de man real venting at fans. De man human too... yuh think he not frustrated as well? The man not getting any service thru the middle but still hustling... he dropping all the way past midfield to try and pick up the ball earlier... anything to get the offense going. He just frustrated that the team getting boo. It reasonable, and right for fans to boo the shit they play as a team, but he also within his right to voice disappointment with that.
He should not have made that statement for the public to hear. He was talking right at the camera. England fans travel in their 10s of thousand to follow their team, more than most of the other countries at the world cup. I find it very disrespectful to say that.
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He should not have made that statement for the public to hear. He was talking right at the camera. England fans travel in their 10s of thousand to follow their team, more than most of the other countries at the world cup. I find it very disrespectful to say that.
So who benefit he go say it for... he teammates? Rooney is the hardest working man on that team, if anybody getting a bligh from me for voicing frustration it will be him. Allyuh like allyuh expect these players to be proper and polished all the time, Rooney is a blue-collar fella from a blue-collar background and that has always been him. If he come out and say "f**k the fans... who cares whether they boo or cheer" that would be one thing. If anything he wrong to use the word "loyal" because the very fact that they in S. Africa in those numbers mean they loyal and I expect he'll apologize for it. But other than that there is nothing wrong with him showing disappointment with being booed by his own fans.
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He should not have made that statement for the public to hear. He was talking right at the camera. England fans travel in their 10s of thousand to follow their team, more than most of the other countries at the world cup. I find it very disrespectful to say that.
So who benefit he go say it for... he teammates? Rooney is the hardest working man on that team, if anybody getting a bligh from me for voicing frustration it will be him. Allyuh like allyuh expect these players to be proper and polished all the time, Rooney is a blue-collar fella from a blue-collar background and that has always been him. If he come out and say "f**k the fans... who cares whether they boo or cheer" that would be one thing. If anything he wrong to use the word "loyal" because the very fact that they in S. Africa in those numbers mean they loyal and I expect he'll apologize for it. But other than that there is nothing wrong with him showing disappointment with being booed by his own fans.
That what I have the issue with. He move stupid.
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The FA apologise for him.
Wayne Rooney has apologised for his outburst following England's poor 0-0 draw with Algeria.
in a Football Association statement the Manchester United player said he was sorry for criticising fans who booed England's lacklustre performance on Friday night.
As he left the pitch the striker turned to a TV camera that was tracking his movements and rounded on his tormentors, declaring: "It's nice to get booed by your own fans. Very loyal."
After reflecting on his conduct overnight, Rooney admitted he had gone over the top.
"Last night, on reflection I said things in the heat of the moment that came out of frustration of both our performance and the result," Rooney said in a statement issued by the Football Association.
"For my part I apologise for any offence caused by my actions at the end of the game."
Rooney was obviously bristling at the barrage of criticism to which he and the team were being subjected within seconds of the final whistle.
http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2890/world-cup-2010/2010/06/19/1984815/wayne-rooney-apologises-for-outburst-at-england-fans-after
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Dem english fans looking for ANYTING to have hope oui!! I see dis on a next forum.
Interesting facts I read today, comparing England's triumph at WC1966 with WC2010:
WC1966
England started their campaign with a draw against Uruguay, Uruguay's coach had a son playing for the team (Ondino Viera and Milton Viera)
WC2010
England started their campaign with a draw against the USA, USA's coach had a son playing for the team (Bob Bradley and Michael Bradley)
WC1966
As the host nation, England fell into a group with France, Mexico, and Uruguay.
WC2010
As the host nation, South Africa fell into a group with France, Mexico, and Uruguay.
In both WC1966 and WC2010, Spain was the reigning European Champion.
In both WC1966 and WC2010, North Korea made their only WC appearances.
Look a next one:
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Originally Posted by cookie-monster View Post
Well. it's not looking good. . but maybe it's worth mentioning that England opened 1986WC group stage with a loss and a draw and we know what stopped them that world cup. and 1990 started with two draws. ended-semi. hopefully they'll wake up.
Oh, and by the way, the last 2 times the US have had a 1-1 draw in group play?
2002, South Korea. South Korea ends up going to semis and finishing 4th.
2006, Italy. Italy wins World Cup.
Hey, after today's display, I'll reach for anything.