World Cup qualifying- Europe preview

[FFC Mariner]

i reckon England will make semis for once, but will lose out to Spain

  No false hope or optimism please.

 

[David Votoupal]

Hungary look to be on their way back, they're sitting 2nd in the group. They'd just have to hope it isn't another false dawn.

 

[serious14]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/video/0,,Football%20News_1826,00.html

Ballack's goal. 

 

[bulldogmariner]

Good to see Northern Ireland having a good old crack at qualifying. Toping their group which has Czech Republic.
England are improving under Cappello and sitting pretty on 15 points. They will probably only need 4 points to guarantee qualification. They need a fit Michael Owen to play with Rooney and Crouch for any chance of making an impact on the World Cup.

 

[Peachos]

Good to see Northern Ireland having a good old crack at qualifying. Toping their group which has Czech Republic.
England are improving under Cappello and sitting pretty on 15 points. They will probably only need 4 points to guarantee qualification. They need a fit Michael Owen to play with Rooney and Crouch for any chance of making an impact on the World Cup.

Michael Owen will never play again for England
and i dont think Crouch is the one that should be with Rooney, Heskey is a great target man, bit like Dukes, Agbonlahor when fit is a great player, many spots up for grabs

 

[bulldogmariner]

Good to see Northern Ireland having a good old crack at qualifying. Toping their group which has Czech Republic.
England are improving under Cappello and sitting pretty on 15 points. They will probably only need 4 points to guarantee qualification. They need a fit Michael Owen to play with Rooney and Crouch for any chance of making an impact on the World Cup.

Michael Owen will never play again for England
and i dont think Crouch is the one that should be with Rooney, Heskey is a great target man, bit like Dukes, Agbonlahor when fit is a great player, many spots up for grabs

Many people said Beckham would never play for England and look at him now record cap winner. Never say never with a player of the quality of Owen.
You just have to read the English press and all the hype around Michael to see how important the nation all think he is to the national team.

 

[David Votoupal]

And neither Beckham nor Owen have been anywhere near the best there has been. Just shows that people hype up modern footballers far too much.

 

[Chairman_Rudd]

owen will definitely play again

 

[happy]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/video/0,,Football%20News_1826,00.html

Ballack's goal. 

this was the only highlight of the match
although Germany won 2:0 (the 2nd goal was an own goal of Wales) the match was very boring as were the last matches of the national team...

 

[FFC Mariner]

owen will definitely play again

You could have a word in Gordon's ear perhaps?

 

[Arabmariner]

New Umbro England strip - back to the 30's - love it

Is that the test cricket outfit ?

 

[dibo]

Back row, far left - it's Phil de Freitas!

 

[Arabmariner]

Scotland v Iceland is on Setanta at 11pm 

Hello??.......

Anyone?.......

Ah well I'll watch it maself.

 

[Sacko]

I've got Setanta but will be watching some paint dry instead

 

[serious14]

I've got Setanta but will be watching some paint dry instead

That's over on the Women's Channel. 

 

[Ben]

New Umbro England strip - back to the 30's - love it

Is that the test cricket outfit ?

why do they all look so bored except for james who is very happy

 

[Teddy Bear]

Scotland v Iceland is on Setanta at 11pm 

Hello??.......

Anyone?.......

Ah well I'll watch it maself.

Dont know how im gonna sleep tonight. Didnt know the score when I watched. Heart in the mouth in the final minutes. Whew that was close. Best football I've seen Scotland play for a while. Pity they have to include that waste of time Miller.

More games like that are needed to catch up with the other teams in second. Still hope yet. 

 

[kanewillow]

Coasting now - I am already anticipating a horrible QF loss to <Italy/Argentina/Germany/Brazil>

AUSTRALIA

 

[serious14]

Bondi and Coogee would be burnt to the ground.....

 

[Arabmariner]

No more Scotland caps for this pair of twats.Suspended by Rangers aswell.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7981287.stm