The England thread

[IAceI]

I suppose the point of the friendly was to generate money for Wembley though. It's not like the FA actually care whether or not the match goes ahead, if it can't go ahead at Wembley then it's not a match they're interested in really. They certainly didn't schedule it for the good of the players, the player's teams, the fans sake or a chance to try out a new formation or the like.

[The Quasi Juice]

NOW WE CAN'T BE NUMBER ONE OMGZ~!~!!~!

But seriously, fuck, I was looking forward to watching some footy.

[Gazz]

Could they not have moved to the venue to Old Trafford, or something? Not arguing the decision to cancel, it's definitely for the best. Just an out of interest kinda question.

I think you've got to think about travel and accommodation needs for fans. Plus there is no guarantee Manchester won't kick off tonight and you need a shit load of Police to deal with an international fixture.

[TCO]

NOW WE CAN'T BE NUMBER ONE OMGZ~!~!!~!

But seriously, fuck, I was looking forward to watching some footy.

Republic of Ireland vs Croatia is still on!

[Starvinho]

It's shit that we're not gonna get a match to watch but it's definately the right decision to postpone. I was looking forward to Cleverley making his debut though

[Starvinho]

Ghana vs Nigeria is currently still on for tonight and it's being played at Watford, don't think it'll be long before that one is called off too.

[Summers]

Stupid friendly designed to race money for a stupid stadium. No loss it not being played. Also the complete right move. Bigger things going on.

[Lineker]

When was the last time England had to call a match off? Was it when our 'fans' rioted during that Ireland match?

[EddieG]

I don't know any Dutch person who said we lost the World Cup 'cause of Webb. :/

But I do know the Dutch, and there's probably 30/40.000 thousands who have bought tickets to go to London, and will have their minds set on going anyway, could still get ugly now they don't have any footy to watch.

[IAceI]

I don't know any Dutch person who said we lost the World Cup 'cause of Webb. :/

But I do know the Dutch, and there's probably 30/40.000 thousands who have bought tickets to go to London, and will have their minds set on going anyway, could still get ugly now they don't have any footy to watch.

There was posts on here saying he was favouring the Spanish man, everyone had to point out the De Jong assault on Alonso.

And the Dutch can come over if they want. Go to Ghana v Nigeria instead at Watford, bring some weed and see if you can't get everyone to chill the fuck out a bit.

[EddieG]

Well there's only me and Quasi on here, and I know both of us were calling De Jong a disgrace and that we didn't deserve to win the match, and yeah, good idea, I'll let me my mates know.

[The Quasi Juice]

I did say Webb should have given Puyol a red card when he took Robben down towards the goal, and he also got easily fooled by Spain's diving. But anyway, I wanted to see this game, so boo

[Starvinho]

There's a press conference going on about the postponement, all the players are appealing for calm and back the decision to postpone. The fixture will hopefully be re-arranged for next year and full refunds will be issued to anyone who purchased a ticket.

[IAceI]

Except Cleverely, who will be hiding somewhere weeping gently.

[Matt]

I don't know any Dutch person who said we lost the World Cup 'cause of Webb. :/

But I do know the Dutch, and there's probably 30/40.000 thousands who have bought tickets to go to London, and will have their minds set on going anyway, could still get ugly now they don't have any footy to watch.

I'm not sure it can get much more ugly.

[Starvinho]

Ghana vs Nigeria is currently still on for tonight and it's being played at Watford, don't think it'll be long before that one is called off too.

And indeed it has been called off.

[DavidMarrio]

30,000/40,000 Luke Chadwicks could possibly top it.

[9 to 5]

I don't know any Dutch person who said we lost the World Cup 'cause of Webb. :/

But I do know the Dutch, and there's probably 30/40.000 thousands who have bought tickets to go to London, and will have their minds set on going anyway, could still get ugly now they don't have any footy to watch.

There was posts on here saying he was favouring the Spanish man, everyone had to point out the De Jong assault on Alonso.

And the Dutch can come over if they want. Go to Ghana v Nigeria instead at Watford, bring some weed and see if you can't get everyone to chill the fuck out a bit.

So you are saying 'the Dutch; blamed Webb for losing them the World Cup due to posters on EWB, in which neither Dutchman said that? (Y)

[IAceI]

Quasi never explicitly said he never, and I recall them being said. So.. yeah (Y)

EDIT: I'd look through, but I'm at work and too busy to trawl through at the minute. However if someone went through and dug them up and proved me wrong I'd happily hold my hands up and admit to being wrong, as I've done before. Until then, I'm pretty certain I recall the comments in the aftermath of the World Cup and I'm sure they came from a Dutch poster (I'm also of the belief we had more than 2 posting regularly at the time of the World Cup) and stand by what I said.

RE-EDIT: ... (Y) ...

Edited August 9, 2011 by IAceI

[The Quasi Juice]

We were in the feckin final of the World Cup though, and it was directly after. We were all still pretty pissed at that point for several reasons.

Also, Italy beat Spain. So had the match gone through and Holland won, we'd be first in the world according to FIFA. Poop