Fuck off internationals and Fergie

[snez1]

Rooney, Ferdinand and Fletcher all out of theirinternational squads. Chest infection for Rooney which is why he didn't play today (call me cynical but i'd say Fergie knew he could rest him today, win easily, play Tevez and get Wayne the midweek off).

 

Meanwhile, Fernando Torres, half fit and injured in his last few international games is in the Spain squad....

 

I fucking hate international football.

[RobbieOR]

Benitez should pull him out and i think he will.Its only a friendly and i think thats why he was rested today.

[gumps]

just had to laugh really when I heard this news.

 

wouldn't be surprised if Terry had a twinge in his dodgy back.

 

Funny (not really) how Ferdinands back always seems to keep him out of meaningless international friendlies.

 

If Torres comes back on thursday with any sort of injury, I expect Rafa to go absolutely balistic!

 

dont think Rafa can keep him out under FIFA rules

[Guest simon]

Aww fucking great! Why does he go on then he knows its not good for him. I hope he doesen't get injured again. I hope Xabi hasn't been picked.Why the hell do they play internationals so early anyway its not till 2010. Its fucked up and pisses me right off they should play these games when the season is over. Who ever came up with this policy is a twat.

[gumps]

whats the fucking point of having a one off friendly when there is months to go before the next round of qualifiers?

 

Just listening to the Chav match and with a few minutes to go JT is on the touchline with his boot off! Cue withdrawal!

 

Me?

 

Cynical?

 

Surely not

[Original202]

I would rather lose our players for 3 days so they can go on international training camps with their countries rather than lose them for 2 days involving a match.

 

Informal get togethers allow the players to train with each other, keep the morale up, discuss tactics ideas etc, without having to play out a pointless 90 minute friendly.

 

I think that'd be a fair compromise. Though it seems players seem to get injured training with their countries just as often...

[DooooodekNo5]

Its a fucking joke Torres is in the Spain squad,

I mean ffs whats the fucking point there is absolutly nothing to gain for anyone if Torres plays for Spain. FUCK OFF FRIENDLIES!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lucky Pierre]

whats the fucking point of having a one off friendly when there is months to go before the next round of qualifiers?

 

Just listening to the Chav match and with a few minutes to go JT is on the touchline with his boot off! Cue withdrawal!

 

Me?

 

Cynical?

 

Surely not

 

Was just about to have a rant at Terry. I'm not actually condemning it as such, but theyre international friendlies. Our first team dont play in our friendlies so shouldnt have to play in the internationals. Yet if Rafa pulled Torres/Gerrard/Masch out of the squads he would get slated - yet Rooney, Ferdinand and Terry can all pretend to be injured just so they can miss an england game. As for Terry being England captain, he cant still be serious about this even though before chelsea have a few tough games he is pulled out of the squads? I reckon he's missed at least 50% of england games since Capello named his captain! Getting angry about this and I dont even follow england!

[drewy]

Cash is the king, friendlies bring in money.

 

Time we took a leaf out of other clubs books and declared some of our players 'not fit to travel'

[Lucky Pierre]

Cash is the king, friendlies bring in money.

 

Time we took a leaf out of other clubs books and declared some of our players 'not fit to travel'

 

But we'd get hammered by the press, and England would send Gary Lewin up to melwood if we withdrew Gerrard

[ratcatcher]

Why are we surprised at this? ferguson knows he has to limit his players games due to the world club champs.

 

Its ludicrous what he gets away with. FIFA shouldnt be allowed to invoke the release clause for international friendlies. G14 shouldnt have disbanded.

[drewy]

But we'd get hammered by the press, and England would send Gary Lewin up to melwood if we withdrew Gerrard

 

I never mentioned Gerrard.

[RedKnight]

The Mancs have it right and we've got it wrong. Torres is not fit and shouldn't be playing in a friendly at this stage of the season.

[Trucker Paddy]

 

wouldn't be surprised if Terry had a twinge in his dodgy back

 

dont think Rafa can keep him out under FIFA rules

 

The Croatia game last november when all they needed was a draw, mongo the England Captain pulled out with a Dodgy back only for it to miraclously heal before Chelsea were at home to Derby 3 days later, Good Captain that lad:whistle:

 

Rafa can take Torres and any player out of a Friendly without any FIFA action, Barcelona told the Argies Messi would'nt be playing any friendlies this season if they let him go to the olympics, Argentina agreed we should have done the same with Babel Mascher etc. No fuckin way should Torres be allowed to go Nando himself should just say no and work on his fitness and building up his hamstring in the Gym this week.

[Kurt]

What has Sarah to do with all this?

 

[Original202]

It's also worth noting that our players might value their international careers and might not want to pull out.

[chris71]

Looks like Gerrard is out according to ssn leg muscle problem.Hopefully Torres will pick up a bit of a sniffle and stay at home as well.

[Salou]

I see we're learning how to deal with these internationals now....

 

Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of England's friendly with Germany in Berlin on Wednesday after suffering an injury during yesterday's 2-0 win over Bolton Wanderers.

Liverpool FC spokesman Ian Cotton said: "Steven picked up an injury in yesterday's game at Bolton.

 

"A scan this morning has confirmed a tear in the adductor magnus muscle in his right leg, and he is expected to be out between seven to 10 days."[/quoteIT]

 

GERRARD RULED OUT OF FRIENDLY

 

He'll be back for Fulham im guessing.

 

 

EDIT : what's up with the quote thing and the gold?

[Lucky Pierre]

Now then, will the press slaughter us?

[Malarkey]

just had to laugh really when I heard this news.

 

wouldn't be surprised if Terry had a twinge in his dodgy back.

 

Funny (not really) how Ferdinands back always seems to keep him out of meaningless international friendlies.

 

If Torres comes back on thursday with any sort of injury, I expect Rafa to go absolutely balistic!

 

dont think Rafa can keep him out under FIFA rules

 

Back injuries don't come up in scans. That's why most of the slimey fuckers pull that one out of the hat.

[dave u]

 

 

EDIT : what's up with the quote thing and the gold?

 

 

You pressed the wrong 'quote' option. If you press the little " button in the top menu bar, this is what happens. You need to press the button that says 'quote' otherwise it goes all mental like this.

[Salou]

You pressed the wrong 'quote' option. If you press the little " button in the top menu bar, this is what happens. You need to press the button that says 'quote' otherwise it goes all mental like this.

 

Thanks boss.

[coop]

Keane is out of Irelands game with a shoulder injury.

[Royal Family]

Oh look. Gerrard has been forced to report to duty for a medical 'assessment' of his injury. But Rooney and Ferdinand haven't.

 

Any people think we are paranoid about the FA?

 

Under FIFA rules, now Man United need special dispensation to play these two in any game within 7 days of the international they have missed as they didn't report for duty. Keep an eye on the United team next weekend...

[Lucky Pierre]

Oh look. Gerrard has been forced to report to duty for a medical 'assessment' of his injury. But Rooney and Ferdinand haven't.

 

Any people think we are paranoid about the FA?

 

Under FIFA rules, now Man United need special dispensation to play these two in any game within 7 days of the international they have missed as they didn't report for duty. Keep an eye on the United team next weekend...

 

I said that would happen. Well I said Gary Lewin would come up to Melwood, but they've took it an extra step

 

edit: this golden quote thing's happening to me now. I clicked the normal quote button??