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Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:22 pmby JC_81
stmichael wrote:they were mentioning during the czech game that rosicky was brought as a replacement for pires but i just can't see that. rosicky isn't a wide player. as good as he is, where's he going to play for arsenal?
He'll play off Henry in most games I think as a second striker, more of a replacement for Bergkamp than Pires surely?
Posted:
Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:10 pmby stmichael
watch ribery for france later. unbelievable talent.
they'll be a mass scrap between a load of english clubs for him if he performs as he can.
Posted:
Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:20 pmby Good Bob
stmichael wrote:watch ribery for france later. unbelievable talent.
they'll be a mass scrap between a load of english clubs for him if he performs as he can.
We'll see.
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Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:08 pmby Fowler_E7
Good Bob wrote:stmichael wrote:watch ribery for france later. unbelievable talent.
they'll be a mass scrap between a load of english clubs for him if he performs as he can.
We'll see.
that Ribery was extremely poor today, i was keen to see him in an international game as he was impresive in a uefa cup game i saw earlier this year, but like most of the french team he was distinctly average, but i would expect him to improve in there upcoming games.
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Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:43 amby Good Bob
Good Bob wrote:stmichael wrote:watch ribery for france later. unbelievable talent.
they'll be a mass scrap between a load of english clubs for him if he performs as he can.
We'll see.
Woefull today, to be fair the whole team looked poor. Vieira was shocking, Wilturd his usual self and Ribery looked about as good Sissy.
Will reserve judgement considering how Zidane, Vieira and Henry performed. The only two French players that turned up were Gallas and Makelele
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Wed Jun 14, 2006 4:00 pmby drummerphil
i remember Pele raving about Totti and how much he liked Butt at the last world cup.Then an advert came on about him having erection problems.Pele must be king of the frustraters at the world cups..................
Posted:
Wed Jun 14, 2006 4:01 pmby red37
kaka and prso: game 14
torres and puyol: game 15
missed 16
jelen and boruc: game 17
Posted:
Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:36 amby davo_LFC
That ribery was poor in the france game but then again so were the whole france team.
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Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:48 pmby chris4069
davo_LFC wrote:That ribery was poor in the france game but then again so were the whole france team.
Ribery goes certainly undertake with olympique lyonnais but his boss doesn't want to let got of. 
otherwise, to me, Rosicky really impress me
Posted:
Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:09 amby Bad Bob
1) Argentina v Serbia-Montenegro
Where do you start with the Argentinians? They were all massive. Rodriguez finished clinically, Saviola showed great skill (esp. to set up their third), Sorin and Riquelme worked the ball well on the left, Heinze and Ayala were rocks at the back, Messi and Tevez made amazing contributions as subs...what a team! Outstanding football to watch against a team that was known coming in for their defensive solidity.
2) Ivory Coast v The Netherlands
Ivory Coast were impressive again today against Holland. Not enough quality in the final third to equalize mind you (A. Kona was particularly wasteful in front of goal) but they took the game to the Dutch quite nicely throughout and were worthy of a draw.
Yaya Toure, in particular, was impressive again for the Ivorians.
For the Dutch, Van Persie had a strong game. Kuyt might have trouble getting a look-in now, with Van Persie playing so well on the right. Robben caused problems for the Ivorians but was typically selfish. Wonderful to see him booked for diving as well! 
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Sat Jun 17, 2006 1:25 pmby red37
never mind brazil. we seen the world champions elect knock in six yesterday in what became exhibition stuff.
the only other teams that looked as capable were czech republic and spain, possibly italy if they get on a roll...
forget england. if sven continues to leave a gap between midfield and attack as wide as the rhine itself. we'll be murdered by these sides.
my only regret is not sticking more than £20 sheets on the argies 3 weeks ago..
(if saviola is on a free, he must be considered)
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Sun Jun 18, 2006 6:23 amby Houllier=LFC
Brazil will always be a contender with Ronaldinho and Kaka in the side, they are special players that can change a game, same as Argentina having Riquelme and Messi.
Czech looked like a toothless tiger without Koller and Baros, their replacement striker cannot even do simple passes, and Nedved seems to be well exhausted from the 1st game. Italy USA game Donovan stand out for me, a very fast player and every USA attack involves him.
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Sun Jun 18, 2006 4:37 pmby Bad Bob
Houllier=LFC wrote:Nedved seems to be well exhausted from the 1st game. Italy USA game Donovan stand out for me, a very fast player and every USA attack involves him.
Not sure if we were watching the same game, mate, as Nedved seemed to be everywhere again! The pace he has at 33 is phenomenal.
Agreed on Donovan, though--great game for the Americans (although still not good enough for LFC).
Posted:
Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:57 pmby Good Bob
Nico Crancar (spelling) of Croatia looks a decent player. Good technical ability and vision. Not as good as Yaya though.
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Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:47 pmby Good Bob
Anthony Timoshuck of Ukraine. Alround midfielder. Good in the tackle, works hard and a good passer. 