International friendly farce

[Chaos]

Manchester united players feigning injuries left right and centre, couple from Liverpool and arsenal....and they aren't the only clubs who's stars have injuries all of a sudden, just the lion share.

Surely all these stars and their injuries can't just happen at this time by coincidence...? If they are tired or don't want to play, the country cannot force them so why make this up?

And yes, I do understand the whole clubs pay their wage gear. But it's ridiculous how many have pulled out this time around.

[getborn]

If they are tired or don't want to play, the country cannot force them so why make this up?

Is this a serious question?

Just politely decline to play friendlies and meet up with the team in Brasil you reckon?

[God is an Englishman]

FIFA should take a stand on this. Unavailable through injury for your country then you clearly need a fortnights rest.

[Con M]

FIFA should take a stand on this. Unavailable through injury for your country then you clearly need a fortnights rest.

Not for meaningless friendlies for these 'tired' millionaires.

However like Kewell in the old days, can be suspended for next club game if making oneself unavailable for a competitive qualifier..

[God is an Englishman]

FIFA should take a stand on this. Unavailable through injury for your country then you clearly need a fortnights rest.

Not for meaningless friendlies for these 'tired' millionaires.

However like Kewell in the old days, can be suspended for next club game if making oneself unavailable for a competitive qualifier..

not good enough, miss any game through injury, 2 weeks off.

[Black_Panther]

The English Football team are obviously not very patriotic about their country.

Too busy trying to shag grannies and teammates girlfriends.

[God is an Englishman]

The English Football team are obviously not very patriotic about their country.

Too busy trying to shag grannies and teammates girlfriends.

Really - who tried to shag his team mates girlfriend?

[Black_Panther]

The English Football team are obviously not very patriotic about their country.

Too busy trying to shag grannies and teammates girlfriends.

Really - who tried to shag his team mates girlfriend?

Didn't the captain of the british national team shag his brothers wife as well?

[God is an Englishman]

Didn't the captain of the british national team shag his brothers wife as well?

who cares about the British team?
It was only an allegation made by a newspaper.

So...which England player was shagging his teammates girlfriend?

[Old Redback]

If you are trying to wind someone up then at least have a credible baiting statement. Your comments - to which I assume are referring to John Terry - just makes you look stupid and ignorant but I will enjoy GIAE letting you know.

[Arturo Ui]

Another FN thread farce......time to name names Chaos or have you just been reading The Sun

[oldfart]

Looking at the proposed England squad for the two friendlies they seem to be scraping the bottom of the barrel.

I don't recognise too many of the new names - does anyone else?

England squad

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster, Joe Hart, John Ruddy.

Defenders: Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole, Kieran Gibbs, Phil Jagielka, Glen Johnson, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Kyle Walker (out of Chile match).

Midfielders: Ross Barkley, Michael Carrick (out of both Chile and Germany matches), Tom Cleverley, Steven Gerrard (out of Chile match), Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Andros Townsend, Jack Wilshere (recovering from ankle injury).

Forwards: Jermain Defoe, Rickie Lambert (misses Chile game), Jay Rodriguez, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge (foot injury, misses Chile match), Danny Welbeck (out of both Chile and Germany matches).

I can't see them troubling the Germans too much with this squad.

[Chaos]

Beaten to it Arturo. Look above if you want names...

[God is an Englishman]

who the fuck is fraser forster?

[Arturo Ui]

Beaten to it Arturo. Look above if you want names...

"......feigning injuries left right and centre......"

Which of the above fit that category?

I'll give you an update when I get home from the game on Tuesday night.

[Bomber]

Looks like the "second string" team couldnt cut it.

[ozzie owl]

Looking at the proposed England squad for the two friendlies they seem to be scraping the bottom of the barrel.

I don't recognise too many of the new names - does anyone else?

England squad

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster, Joe Hart, John Ruddy.

Defenders: Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole, Kieran Gibbs, Phil Jagielka, Glen Johnson, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Kyle Walker (out of Chile match).

Midfielders: Ross Barkley, Michael Carrick (out of both Chile and Germany matches), Tom Cleverley, Steven Gerrard (out of Chile match), Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Andros Townsend, Jack Wilshere (recovering from ankle injury).



Forwards: Jermain Defoe, Rickie Lambert (misses Chile game), Jay Rodriguez, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge (foot injury, misses Chile match), Danny Welbeck (out of both Chile and Germany matches).

I can't see them troubling the Germans too much with this squad.

Quite a few players here , who are bench/squad players only in the EPL.

[Cerveza]

One way to look at it is if you fake an injury you open up a chance for someone else to steal your spot

[Nice One Cyril]

One way to look at it is if you fake an injury you open up a chance for someone else to steal your spot

Well, if they're faking it then the England doctors must be in on the scam, since they're the ones that declare fitness to play, or otherwise.

[sephiroth]

simple solution, only have friendlies in summer and winter breaks, make every other game part of an official tournament.

[God is an Englishman]

One way to look at it is if you fake an injury you open up a chance for someone else to steal your spot

Well, if they're faking it then the England doctors must be in on the scam, since they're the ones that declare fitness to play, or otherwise.

how does a doctor prove a player in faking soreness?

[Outlaw 2.0]

Looking at the proposed England squad for the two friendlies they seem to be scraping the bottom of the barrel.

I don't recognise too many of the new names - does anyone else?

England squad

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster(Celtic), Joe Hart (Man City), John Ruddy(Norwich).

Defenders: Leighton Baines(Everton L/RB), Gary Cahill(Chelsea CB), Ashley Cole(Chelsea LB), Kieran Gibbs(Arsenal LB), Phil Jagielka(Everton CB), Glen Johnson(Liverpool RB), Phil Jones(Man Utd Utility), Chris Smalling(Man Utd CB), Kyle Walker (out of Chile match).

Midfielders: Ross Barkley(Everton CAM), Michael Carrick (out of both Chile and Germany matches), Tom Cleverley(Man Utd CM), Steven Gerrard (out of Chile match), Jordan Henderson(Liverpool CM), Adam Lallana(Southampton Capt.), Frank Lampard(Chelsea CM), James Milner(Man City LM), Andros Townsend(Tottenham RM), Jack Wilshere (recovering from ankle injury).

Forwards: Jermain Defoe(Tottenham ST), Rickie Lambert (misses Chile game), Jay Rodriguez(Southampton S), Wayne Rooney(Man Utd S), Daniel Sturridge (foot injury, misses Chile match), Danny Welbeck (out of both Chile and Germany matches).

I can't see them troubling the Germans too much with this squad.

I still think that even with those injuries based on form and ability they can play decent football. Obviously got done by Chile but alot of players were given a chance in that game.

....... Don't suppose you saw the side Spain put out in their 2-1 thumping of Equatorial Guinea??

[El Pibe D'Oro]

Germany have left Ozil, Neuer and a few others out for the game