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The Socceroos look set to play England in a football friendly in May in their first clash since the famous 3-1 win at Upton Park in 2003.

adelaidebloke wrote:The Socceroos look set to play England in a football friendly in May in their first clash since the famous 3-1 win at Upton Park in 2003.

Where is set to be played ?

Newcastle or Sunderland, so the north of England

adelaidebloke wrote:Newcastle or Sunderland, so the north of England

How often does England play anywhere but Wembley? I didn't think they'd play anywhere else but there since it's been re-built. Or has something changed and they want to play friendlies of this nature elsewhere?

Would be great for the Australian game to get these sort of games against big name opposition. Give me a game like this over that HAL All-stars game any day.

I don't understand why England would play this game at all.

If it was for the money then why hold it in Newcastle, a lot more aussies in London to attend?

Why pit ourselves against a side that is so lowly ranked?
Why pit ourselves against a side that will not play the style of football we will be facing in the Euro's?

It just doesn't make sense. It's not a challenge, it's not for money and it's not to help with this years competition.

I agree. Beating them in London last time whilst a confidence booster, was more to highlight how crap England were at the time, rather than prepare for the WC of '06

Hopefully if the poms are down at half time, Roy wont change the entire team in order to have an excuse to why they got done (this time).

We should send our U/21's.

God is an Englishman wrote:I don't understand why England would play this game at all.

If it was for the money then why hold it in Newcastle, a lot more aussies in London to attend?

Why pit ourselves against a side that is so lowly ranked?
Why pit ourselves against a side that will not play the style of football we will be facing in the Euro's?

It just doesn't make sense. It's not a challenge, it's not for money and it's not to help with this years competition.

They figured they wanted to lose one more time before we become a republic.

but in all seriousness, maybe to uphold relationships

Doovde wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:I don't understand why England would play this game at all.

If it was for the money then why hold it in Newcastle, a lot more aussies in London to attend?

Why pit ourselves against a side that is so lowly ranked?
Why pit ourselves against a side that will not play the style of football we will be facing in the Euro's?

It just doesn't make sense. It's not a challenge, it's not for money and it's not to help with this years competition.

They figured they wanted to lose one more time before we become a republic.

but in all seriousness, maybe to uphold relationships

i can understand the relationships part but just before the 2nd biggest football tournament.

God is an Englishman wrote:

Doovde wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:I don't understand why England would play this game at all.

If it was for the money then why hold it in Newcastle, a lot more aussies in London to attend?

Why pit ourselves against a side that is so lowly ranked?
Why pit ourselves against a side that will not play the style of football we will be facing in the Euro's?

It just doesn't make sense. It's not a challenge, it's not for money and it's not to help with this years competition.

They figured they wanted to lose one more time before we become a republic.

but in all seriousness, maybe to uphold relationships

i can understand the relationships part but just before the 2nd biggest football tournament.

Maybe they wanted to work on their finishing and forward play

Don't England have wales in their group, similarities there. English speaking (mostly), similar sporting cultures and similar chips on their shoulders re England and the importance of the win.

Doovde wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:I don't understand why England would play this game at all.

If it was for the money then why hold it in Newcastle, a lot more aussies in London to attend?

Why pit ourselves against a side that is so lowly ranked?
Why pit ourselves against a side that will not play the style of football we will be facing in the Euro's?

It just doesn't make sense. It's not a challenge, it's not for money and it's not to help with this years competition.

They figured they wanted to lose one more time before we become a republic.

but in all seriousness, maybe to uphold relationships

Republic , now we are talking

N5 1BH wrote:Don't England have wales in their group, similarities there. English speaking (mostly), similar sporting cultures and similar chips on their shoulders re England and the importance of the win.

That's a very good point actually

God is an Englishman wrote:

N5 1BH wrote:Don't England have wales in their group, similarities there. English speaking (mostly), similar sporting cultures and similar chips on their shoulders re England and the importance of the win.

That's a very good point actually

I guess when Wales beat England at rugby as they've done quite a bit lately, it's "irrelevant" as much.

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:

N5 1BH wrote:Don't England have wales in their group, similarities there. English speaking (mostly), similar sporting cultures and similar chips on their shoulders re England and the importance of the win.

That's a very good point actually

I guess when Wales beat England at rugby as they've done quite a bit lately, it's "irrelevant" as much.

We're talking football, not rugby.

the excuses have been banked

there's no need though as I cant see this lot of socceroos getting close to even a disinterested England

Grosso wrote:the excuses have been banked

there's no need though as I cant see this lot of socceroos getting close to even a disinterested England

which would make it win/win for Australia

God is an Englishman wrote:
We're talking football, not rugby.

The term "similar sporting cultures" was used, so relevant enough

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:
We're talking football, not rugby.

The term "similar sporting cultures" was used, so relevant enough

But Wales are a power in rugby, Australia aren't in football

God is an Englishman wrote:

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:
We're talking football, not rugby.

The term "similar sporting cultures" was used, so relevant enough

But Wales are a power in rugby, Australia aren't in football

Nothing wrong with both keen to see you on your knees at sports you think you're so mighty at.

Pretty sure our record matches up pretty well against both of them.

God is an Englishman wrote:Pretty sure our record matches up pretty well against both of them.

Hence you can understand the "drive" to win

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:Pretty sure our record matches up pretty well against both of them.

Hence you can understand the "drive" to win

I can understand that, everyone wants to beat the people at the top

God is an Englishman wrote:

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:Pretty sure our record matches up pretty well against both of them.

Hence you can understand the "drive" to win

I can understand that, everyone wants to beat the people at the top

Let me know when you get there (or even close)

Bomber wrote:

Let me know when you get there (or even close)

Largest empire ever known - DONE!

Or if you want to talk about sport

1966 - Football - DONE
2003 - Rugby - DONE

All of those more recently than australia and wales. DONE!

God is an Englishman wrote:

Bomber wrote:

Let me know when you get there (or even close)

Largest empire ever known - DONE!

Or if you want to talk about sport

1966 - Football - DONE
2003 - Rugby - DONE

All of those more recently than australia and wales. DONE!

What part of this post shows you are at the top? In fact, feel free to let me know when either your rugby team and football team were ever/last ranked no 1 in the world.

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:

Bomber wrote:

Let me know when you get there (or even close)

Largest empire ever known - DONE!

Or if you want to talk about sport

1966 - Football - DONE
2003 - Rugby - DONE

All of those more recently than australia and wales. DONE!

What part of this post shows you are at the top? In fact, feel free to let me know when either your rugby team and football team were ever/last ranked no 1 in the world.

2003

So your argument about wanting to beat everyone at the top was only really relevant to Oz & Wales v England in Rugby for a portion of 2003?

Bomber wrote:So your argument about wanting to beat everyone at the top was only really relevant to Oz & Wales v England in Rugby for a portion of 2003?

You asked when we have ever been on top - that was answered.

you asked when we've ever been ranked number one - that was answered

God is an Englishman wrote:

Bomber wrote:So your argument about wanting to beat everyone at the top was only really relevant to Oz & Wales v England in Rugby for a portion of 2003?

You asked when we have ever been on top - that was answered.

you asked when we've ever been ranked number one - that was answered

Rugby yes, football no.

So like I said, we (and Welsh) wanted to knock you off "because you were at the top" for a portion of 2003 at one of the two sports.

Rivetting!

Bomber wrote:

God is an Englishman wrote:

Bomber wrote:So your argument about wanting to beat everyone at the top was only really relevant to Oz & Wales v England in Rugby for a portion of 2003?

You asked when we have ever been on top - that was answered.

you asked when we've ever been ranked number one - that was answered

Rugby yes, football no.

So like I said, we (and Welsh) wanted to knock you off "because you were at the top" for a portion of 2003 at one of the two sports.

Rivetting!

Largest empire in the world