England v Trinidad & Tobago Thursday 15th June

[Robbo]

The Reading local paper is kicking up because there is a cut-off for World Cup players have to have a break before the World Cup. It doesn't affect the Premiership but does affect the Championship.

[jpchenet]

The Reading local paper is kicking up because there is a cut-off for World Cup players have to have a break before the World Cup. It doesn't affect the Premiership but does affect the Championship.

For gods sake, they are professional sportsmen paid an absolute fortune doing something that many of us would do for a fraction of the fee they get paid (and don't even start me on about the fact that they shouldn't get paid for playing for their country, they should do it for pride!!)

Pre World Cup Break...........ARSE!!

[knetter]

Knetter,
 I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss the US squad, a lot of their players are on European clubs, and last time I checked they were ahead of England in the FIFA rankings.
Fax

I know, Damarcus Beasley is one of the US top players, he plays here in Holland for PSV, but overall I think Italy is the better team in a tournament setting. I mean looking at the rankings, the Dutch are third overall and we were second before we lost to Italy. Rankings don't tell the whole story, that's all I am saying.

[Brad Zarse]

The Reading local paper is kicking up because there is a cut-off for World Cup players have to have a break before the World Cup. It doesn't affect the Premiership but does affect the Championship.

This is why i'm glad we're so far ahead....

Actually it doesnt really affect anyone that isn't in the playoffs, and a lot of clubs will apply for special dispensation for thier players if they are in this competition.

They do get paid alot, however I'd be p'ed if beckham etc were made to play two weeks before the tournament, as much as I'd be p'ed if Marcus Hahnemann, Ivar ingimarsson, Kevin Doyle etc etc were not allowed to play for my club because of the World cup.....

[gab]

 Rankings don't tell the whole story, that's all I am saying.

...I agree, you can toss the rankings in the bin come World Cup time.

[jpchenet]

you can toss the rankings in the bin come World Cup time.

Along with the USA's chances of winning!! 

[Andy Zarse]

Knetter,
 I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss the US squad, a lot of their players are on European clubs, and last time I checked they were ahead of England in the FIFA rankings.
Fax

I know, Damarcus Beasley is one of the US top players, he plays here in Holland for PSV, 

What a shame this Domestos Beasley doesn't play for Ajax. 

[jpchenet]

Knetter,
 I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss the US squad, a lot of their players are on European clubs, and last time I checked they were ahead of England in the FIFA rankings.
Fax

I know, Damarcus Beasley is one of the US top players, he plays here in Holland for PSV, 

What a shame this Domestos Beasley doesn't play for Ajax. 

I heard he's a bit Flash !  A quick drop of the shoulder and he's round you in a Jif

[Bob U]

No, plays like a fairy, nothing but a big Omo

[Andy Zarse]

Don't want to keep harpic on about him, but I reckon he's brillo, when they played Arsenal, did you see how he went round Robin Van Persil.

That's enough proprietory cleaning product puns to Tide you over for one day if you catch my dreft.

[Perdu]

He could play with Vim, but I doubt if he'd play with Cif, unless he was a naughty ex-jedi...




OK sorry, I left me coat somewhere round here. Anyone seen it?

[jpchenet]

I was up in the stands at the time. Great Aerial view from there!!

He was so Bold as he scored, he shouldn't have tried to score himself, he should have passed to Len_or Daz.  He took great Comfort that they didn't Shout at him.

[knetter]

Robin Van Persil.

  That's right, that rape-ist is playing in the UK, almost forgot about him! Thank god he is not selected for the Dutch National team. Rather have Bergkamp then him!

[tink]

if bergkamp came out of retirement to play for holland at the world cup it would be awesome. he's such an amazing player.

the fifa imposed rest period wont affect reading too bad. i reckon we'll have secured promotion by the end of february. come on urzzz!

[Robbo]

Anyhoo back to my original topic!!!
We won't arriving at Le Mans until 5pm Thursday and wondered if I could blag an invite to a TV showing the match. We are staying on Houx Annexe. Will bring cold beer!!!