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[Football] Andorra v England (ITV 5pm …. now!)







Herr Tubthumper

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Jul 11, 2003
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The Fatherland
Not saying there should be no minnows, but fewer of them.
A pre-qualifying competition with the minnows would help them learn how to win which would aid their development a lot more than the existing system.
The current system, with the odd exception, leads to terrible games of football with usually the minnows getting pumped. It’s been that way for years.
Reducing the number of qualifying games would also (in theory) allow elite players to take a break.Or maybe you think that’s not important ? I would say it is to maintain the quality of the premier league.
I think England play enough games as it is.
 




amexer

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Aug 8, 2011
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The players should have been having a break, and the likes of Andorra should have to pre-qualify reducing the need to play stupid games like todays.
I am sure the England players will be vilified but they Shouldn’t be judged on a game played in June in a non tournament year.
Agree So many pointless games Appreciate not as many teams but International cricket gets it right in 20/2- world cup Seperate pre tournament for minows and top 4 go into main tournament
 


timbha

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Jul 5, 2003
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Sussex
Agree So many pointless games Appreciate not as many teams but International cricket gets it right in 20/2- world cup Seperate pre tournament for minows and top 4 go into main tournament
Doubt the ICC is as corrupt (and bribable) as FIFA I would suggest
 




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