England vs. France [Read during Euro2004]

mysticsniper · 1 Feb 2004 at 15:55

Originally posted by tom_w

A bit worried we're going to get totally embarrased. We'll see in the summer!

Funny I don't see it that way, France did how well in the last major tournament (World Cup) :rolleyes:

JAzz · 1 Feb 2004 at 15:57

Originally posted by mysticsniper
Funny I don't see it that way, France did how well in the last major tournament (World Cup)

Don't forget they won the 2 major tournaments before that, have a look at their record after getting knocked out as well.

Bungee · 1 Feb 2004 at 15:58

Originally posted by tom_w
A bit worried we're going to get totally embarrased. We'll see in the summer!

When was the last time England got hammered? Even if we aren't playing well, we are not exactly easy to beat.

It will be a close game.

little_wilko · 1 Feb 2004 at 16:02

Re: Re: England vs. France

Originally posted by JohnnyG
Very tough call that one, both can be clowns, both can be excellent.

bumbling barthez or calamity james.

mysticsniper · 1 Feb 2004 at 16:11

I hoping that this picture could be is the starting line-up for England against the froggs

Gilly · 1 Feb 2004 at 16:12

Nah, if James isn't playing it should be Robbo. Nige has been class, and is still a very good keeper, but Robbo is the future.

quackers · 1 Feb 2004 at 16:51

as bungee said, when was the last time england got hammered?

We arent an easy side to beat. Im not taking anything away from france, they are a class side with class players.

We've got some damn good players as well

player · 1 Feb 2004 at 17:09

I think the England squad is closely matched to the French.

JohnnyG · 1 Feb 2004 at 17:16

Originally posted by quackers
as bungee said, when was the last time england got hammered?

1-3 by Australia last year

I can't remember us getting beaten by more than 2 goals though, I know France & Brazil beat us by 2 & the mighty USA :eek:

quackers · 1 Feb 2004 at 17:17

I wouldnt count friendly games in that, they way sven swops and changes the whole side at half time

Tom L · 1 Feb 2004 at 19:59

Originally posted by Gilly
Nah, if James isn't playing it should be Robbo. Nige has been class, and is still a very good keeper, but Robbo is the future.

Robbo? he's an average keeper, over-rated (well was, not anymone really), if he was as good as everyone said, he'd of been in the england side a long time ago, sorry, it's chrisy kirky thats the future mate!

tom_w · 1 Feb 2004 at 20:02

Originally posted by Tom L
Robbo? he's an average keeper, over-rated (well was, not anymone really), if he was as good as everyone said, he'd of been in the england side a long time ago, sorry, it's chrisy kirky thats the future mate!

lol

Can't tell if that's suppost to be a joke or not so laughed assuming it was

daz.wallace · 1 Feb 2004 at 20:14

I think it will be a close game which France will shade, we WONT get hammered.

Who'd have thought we'd beat the Germans 5-1 in their own backyard, you never know what will happen

Tom L · 1 Feb 2004 at 20:58

Originally posted by tom_w
lol

Can't tell if that's suppost to be a joke or not so laughed assuming it was

im afraid it's the truth my friend. robinson has been available for england for ages now and has enough experience, so that excuse can't be used anymore. hes been kept out of the squad the majority of time by a division 1 keeper, he just isn't good enough, and most people are starting to see this.

tord grip and erikkson both know kirkland is the future #1, and would have secured the spot a longtime ago if he hadnt been so unlucky with injuries, he even got picked for the squad when he was fit and wasnt in the first 11 at liverpool! thats how highly hes rated.

he'll be #1 for euro 2004 if he stays clear of injury.

Gilly · 1 Feb 2004 at 21:00

I've said for some time that Robbo and Kirkland will be vying for the number 1 shirt for years to come. Unfortunately, that won't be the case as Kirkland can't string 5 matches together without getting injured. Robinson is a classy keeper. No 2 ways about it.

tom_w · 1 Feb 2004 at 21:06

I'll give you odds of 50/1 that Kirkland is not England's #1 at Euro 2004 if you like? Want to put some money on m8?

Gooner14 · 1 Feb 2004 at 21:09

Originally posted by tom_w
I'll give you odds of 50/1 that Kirkland is not England's #1 at Euro 2004 if you like? Want to put some money on m8?

That low!

500/1 more like

Tom L · 1 Feb 2004 at 21:24

Originally posted by tom_w
I'll give you odds of 50/1 that Kirkland is not England's #1 at Euro 2004 if you like? Want to put some money on **?

ill save this thread and bring it up in june - if kirkland is injury-free, he'll be #1

Gooner14 · 1 Feb 2004 at 21:29

Originally posted by Tom L
ill save this thread and bring it up in june - if kirkland is injury-free, he'll be #1

And David Seaman will No. 2, with Shilton as backup!

Gilly · 1 Feb 2004 at 21:32

Originally posted by Tom L
ill save this thread and bring it up in june - if kirkland is injury-free, he'll be #1

I'll see what the other mod in here thinks about archiving this so we can see when we come to Euro04.