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A wee bit before my time also but i knew he was a teddy bear, cant remember how i knew though, think it was off a interview with the BBC a few years back.

And its only 1 at the moment coz Wembley isnt finished and by the looks of things will have to be knocked down and started again. Surely St James Pk could be at least 4star

Another reason id take him is he is scottish.

Does someone want to explain to me what he does? I thought he was Sven's no.2 but he hasnt been seen at any game and its mclaren who is No.2 just now!!!?????

Also, the commentator over here who is from Channel 5 (dont know how we manage to get him) made a good point in the difference in sides. England are on 300,000 GBP a man to wn the cup while Equador were on 8,000 GBP a man and a heard of animals. Also Rooneys bird went out and splashed 177,000 GBP on a new car for him as a good luck present whereas De La Cruz sents 3000 GBP of his wages every Week over to a local charity in Equador. He then made a funny comment, he said Equador is high in altitude, and speaking of altitude - there's peter Crouch warming up

They are too thats the scary thing. They have only came up against 1 decent side in Sweden and drew with them, now they have Portugal minus there midfield. I was hoping Holland would nick an equaliser then a winner coz they had more players to play england. No doubt a fully fit Portugal or Holland would of played England off the park. The 2nd half was good to watch but for the wrong reasons. Im gutted Deco got sent off and he would of been the difference v England. But in Simao, Tiago, Maniche, Figo, Pauleta and hopefully Ronaldo, they could still have enough.

Im getting worried that England keep sneaking through by playing badly. Now they have got Portugal who are going to be without there first choice midfield. Costinha and Deco are out and Ronaldo is a doubt and Figo might get a ban for that head butt. But once again they were poor against Equador. Equador frustrated me coz they are good technically and i sensed if they could of just stepped up another gear they would of scored. The goal itself was like watching slow motion and the keeper should of got it. But England are all over the place. John Terry has been a dumplin and its becoming obvious its Makelele sitting infront of him at Chelsea who makes him look good. I think Lampard has been left in England and a lookalike is there coz he cant shoot for toffee. I read Hansen on the BBC say Carrick was man of the match - what game was he watching?? Agree with Stewarty, they should try go 3-5-2 with Carragher, Campbell and Rio at the back.

We're already in Europe this season Colshy through the FA Cup coz Liverpool are in the CL.

Deco's was just stupidity on his own part, his 2nd one wasnt a booking but with the way the ref was going he should of known better, although his 1st was a dirty tackle. Figo should of went aswell.

What a chance for Equador! Should of berried it! Great save by Ashley Cole to knock it onto the bar

10 mins to Kick off I think England will win but i hope im wrong. C'mon Equador send England home!!

After a great return to the EPL last season, Alan Pardew is making good steps to re-building the Hammers to be even better than they were when they went down 2 seasons ago. Bowyer is a scoop and can be a great player on his day. Malbranque is almost signed - that would be a great signing. Luke Young is the next target along with either Maxi Lopez or Benni McCarthy, add that to what we already have and the Hammers will be a top 8side again next season. Bring on Chelsea

What do Wigan want to sign all West Broms players for - they were a much better side than West Brom last season. if they sign West Broms dumplins they will be as bad as them. I feel a bit sorry for Wigan - they have bidded for some top players and are prepared to pay the cash but nobody seems to be signing for them coz who they are. If they get just 1 big signing it will kick on. Scott Parker, Michael Owen and a few others........

I think they have scored the best 4 or 5 goals of the tournament. 3 of there goals v Serbia and Mont were amazing especially the one with the 24 passes.

Great stuff by Gibson, he is defiantly the best chairman in the EPL and has been loyal to every manager he has had. Its just a shame nobody has managed to give him sucess despite having an open cheque book. But he has lost the plot now in putting Southgate in charge and can expect Boro to be relegation candidates next season.

Not a bad player, certainly West Broms best player but they arent exactly an exciting looking squad. Id rather we got Clement.

Yeah Lampard isnt firing on all cylinders just now and Gerrard is on top of his game. But i can see that changing today with Carrick playing in the holding role. I honestly think we'll see a different England today to the first 3 games (where they were boring and average). Having Carrick in there to give Gerrard a free role will be like adding another player to the team. _____________carrick_____________ _Beckham____Lampard_______J Cole _______Gerrard__________________ ____________Rooney_____________ Thats a dangerous looking team

What a game on paper this looks! Both sides play smooth passing style of play so it could be end to end stuff. Looking at the XIs on paper, Portugal seem a bit stronger due to there defence but im hoping for a dutch win seen as ive got a bit of cash on them to win the WC. Portugal 2-3 Holland - aet

Good post Danny, i cant disagree with anything you put and like yourself Im still delighted and cant believe we got Paul Le Guen. As you say we have to hit the ground running because we dont want to be playing catch up early on. I actually think Celtic are having a bigger re-building job than us due to there ageing team.

Id take him for a 3rd choice centre half after J Rod and Svensson but Andrews has to be offloaded first. I think Pressley has made Webster at Hearts although ive heard the reverse also.

The Germans were impressive but Sweden were poor. Im looking forward to Germany v Argentina next - 2 form teams.

Great game, Heinze had to be sent off for that mess up when you consider what the Swede got sent off for in the other match. As for Rodriguez winner - Breathtaking!! Argentina have scored 9 goals so far and 7 of them have been amazing - last nights was up there with the great goals.

I registerred with the forum but my hotmail wasnt valid. So i registerred with a mates work email address but you need to receive the email first. My mate is going to go EH?? when he gets to work on monday

LOL - i wonder how many fall for it!!

I think the forum automatically logs you out after 5 mins or so although i do log out.