Australia to play ENGLAND with BECKHAM in it (IN AUSTRALIA.)

[TOPGUNJIMMYAUFC]

THE FFA WILL PRESS RELEASE IT , THE INFO AT

10AM TODAY.....

[Delete Your Account]

It's 11.15. Any more info?

[povman_2009]

It's 12:55 and I can find nothing anywhere.

[redmum]

It's 12:55 and I can find nothing anywhere.

Me neither. Even sat through Fox Sports Long Lunch.....nothing. :?

[Microwave Hamster]

Well look at the source of this thread... highly likely he's talking bollocks.

[redmum]

They did mention on Sunrise this morning that there would be a major 'soccer' announcement this morning......... :?

[Microwave Hamster]

North Korea qualified for the world cup

[redmum]

This was the announcement today........nothing about England or Beckham...... :?

MCG to host Socceroos' World Cup farewell match


June 18, 2009 10:37am

MELBOURNE will continue as the big-match home for the Socceroos with the MCG to host their farewell match before next year's World Cup finals.

Just as it did with a blockbuster against Greece before the 2006 World Cup, the MCG will be the venue as the Socceroos play their last game before heading to South Africa as part of a four-year deal between FFA and the Victorian Government.

The opponent in May will likely be a major country from Europe or South America.

Either way, it will be a major event, falling into line with the 2007 friendly against Argentina, which could be on FFA's shopping list.

The deal between the Victorian Government and FFA secures a Socceroos match for Melbourne in each of 2010, 2012 and 2013.

It wasannounced at the MCG today, but Premier John Brumby said last night: "There is no better place than Melbourne for all Socceroos fans to see the national team on home soil before they embark for a tilt at World Cup glory in South Africa next year.

"No other Australian city draws greater crowds for

[Delete Your Account]

Well the only announcement on football australia today was:

MCG to host farewell before next years World Cup
Thursday, 18 June 2009

Australia will play its farewell match prior to departing for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa at the MCG in Melbourne.

Although the opposition is not yet confirmed, the Qantas Socceroos 2010 "farewell match" was announced in Melbourne today by the Victorian Premier, John Brumby and Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO, Ben Buckley.

I can see how journo's would guess it was England!!

[redmum]

Well the only announcement on football australia today was:

MCG to host farewell before next years World Cup
Thursday, 18 June 2009

Australia will play its farewell match prior to departing for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa at the MCG in Melbourne.

Although the opposition is not yet confirmed, the Qantas Socceroos 2010 "farewell match" was announced in Melbourne today by the Victorian Premier, John Brumby and Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO, Ben Buckley.

I can see how journo's would guess it was England!!

Probably the same way they guessed that being ushered out of a nightclub because it was closing is actually being kicked out because you are drunk

[ozzie owl]

FFA would love that full house and a guaranteed Australian victory.

[TOPGUNJIMMYAUFC]

Brazil, Argentina or perhaps England are on the Socceroos' wish list for a farewell match at the MCG next May before they depart for the World Cup finals in South Africa.

The venue was announced on Thursday although date and the opposition team has yet to be decided.

It is part of a deal between the Victorian Government and Football Federation Australia (FFA), which will also have the Socceroos playing World Cup qualifiers in Melbourne in 2012 and 2013.

FFA chief executive Ben Buckley said while they needed to wait on other confederations to complete their qualifying competitions, attracting a strong South American team seemed a realistic option.

"It's certainly an option and a good option and probably one that doesn't hinder the travel schedule as much as some others," Buckley said.

"So I think there's a realistic chance a team from South America could come to play."

Asked about the possibility of playing Australia's traditional sporting enemy England, Buckley said it would be an exciting prospect, but was uncertain if the travel logistics would allow it.

"We'd love to have them here, it would be a fantastic match," he said.

"I'm not sure if the MCG would actually be big enough to host that match."

He said the FFA would focus on "as big name teams as possible".

"But at the moment it's a little unclear given the qualification phase in Europe and South America hasn't been completed yet," he said.

Socceroos captain Lucas Neill said it was "vital" the team faced tough opposition in the lead up to the World Cup, given their smooth path qualifying through Asia.

"Because we've been unbeaten for quite some time it's important that we get asked questions in the preparation for the World Cup because it's never going to be this smooth sailing forever," Neill said.

"We're actually looking to play against teams now that on paper it looks like we're going to lose."

He was hopeful of Brazil or Argentina as the farewell game opposition.

Neill was glad to be playing the match in Melbourne, where 69,238 turned up to watch Wednesday night's dead rubber against Japan, which Australia won 2-1.

The MCG was also the venue for the Socceroos' farewell match for the last World Cup, in 2006, when a record 95,103 fans watched them beat Greece 1-0.

The Socceroos already have friendly games scheduled against Ireland in Limerick in August and Holland in October in Sydney.

Neill said the Holland match in particular would provide the stern test his team was seeking.

[El Pibe D'Oro]

Jimmy stop posting f*ucking rubbish.

Your brain is like a rubbish tip.

[Microwave Hamster]

Jimmy stop posting f*ucking rubbish.
Your brain is like a rubbish tip.

I akin it to being more like the thing you put in your sink that catches all the gunk before it goes down the drain. Just as much rubbish as a tip but not as big.

[TOPGUNJIMMYAUFC]

it is a rumour, an its been said, im not posting this as rubbish, its what ive heard an posted it...

[God is an Englishman]

my favourite part is that now beckham is being guaranteed game time when he struggles to mske the squad these days.

[TOPGUNJIMMYAUFC]

my favourite part is that now beckham is being guaranteed game time when he struggles to mske the squad these days.

[Microwave Hamster]

my favourite part is that now beckham is being guaranteed game time when he struggles to mske the squad these days.

Just as well we don't point out your spelling errors in that fashion. With that many smilies it would like a Jeda post

[redmum]

my favourite part is that now beckham is being guaranteed game time when he struggles to mske the squad these days.

Can't wait for those 'Socceroos fans' to once again ask Australia to throw the game so they can see Beckham get a free kick. :?

[Barney Rubble]

my favourite part is that now beckham is being guaranteed game time when he struggles to mske the squad these days.

Can't wait for those 'Socceroos fans' to once again ask Australia to throw the game so they can see Beckham get a free kick. :?

Ouch . . . .

below the belt i think . . .

but fair call

[God is an Englishman]

my favourite part is that now beckham is being guaranteed game time when he struggles to mske the squad these days.

I was using a small keyboard on my phone, and the A is next to the S. What's your excuse?

[TOPGUNJIMMYAUFC]

my favourite part is that now beckham is being guaranteed game time when he struggles to mske the squad these days.

I was using a small keyboard on my phone, and the A is next to the S. What's your excuse?

my iphone is the same, so don't bother me anymore, every 1 has faults..

[God is an Englishman]

I was using a small keyboard on my phone, and the A is next to the S. What's your excuse?

my iphone is the same, so don't bother me anymore, every 1 has faults..

I don't but my phone does.

[Facts and Stats]

Of course Aus want Beckham to play against them, he is hardly a world star on the pitch these days......with players like Beckham playing the game would be even.

Why would England travel to Aus? Sadly Australia is not close to S Africa.

[povman_2009]

Wow I just checked and my A key is right next to the S key as well, must be a strange coincidence