Englands left midfiled "problem"

Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊



beorhthelm

A. Virgo, Football Genius
Jul 21, 2003
36,450
Why is this a problem? Trevor Sinclair done a great job in the world cup, but he's been fogotten about since.

Then youve got Ashley Cole whos far better going forward than defending, with Wayne Bridge in behind at left back.

But the reason for this post is really to highlight the fact that the solution is staring Sven in the face: i give you Gareth Barry. It s not like hes unknown, he captains the under 21s for fricks sake.

so why oh why the myopia in missing him game after game for the senior squad?
 






fatboy

Active member
Jul 5, 2003
13,094
Falmer
I wish Gael Clichy was English.
 


Trigger

Well-known member
Jul 4, 2003
40,458
Brighton
There are so many options you could use...

Ashley Cole
Wayne Bridge
Trevor Sinclair
Gareth Barry
J'Lloyd Samuel
Alan Thompson
Shaun Wright-Phillips can also play ANYWHERE
 








REDLAND

Active member
Jul 7, 2003
9,443
At the foot of the downs
Thompson needs to have another try out, with more of a 'proper' squad, after he settled in last night his play and passing was pretty tidy, and why didn't Defoe set him up :angry:

i was on 20 to 1 for him to score first :angry:
 


Bob!

Coffee Buyer
Jul 5, 2003
12,047
redland said:
and why didn't Defoe set him up :angry:

Defoe doesn't do Team work,

remember him not being capable of passing to Bobby in the 21's last year
 




Mick Beard BHA

Hirsute
Feb 23, 2004
570
Back in Brighton
redland said:
Thompson needs to have another try out, with more of a 'proper' squad, after he settled in last night his play and passing was pretty tidy, and why didn't Defoe set him up :angry:

i was on 20 to 1 for him to score first :angry:

Spot on Redland :clap: :clap:
 


FamilyGuy

Well-known member
Jul 8, 2003
2,615
Crawley
Agreed - Gareth Barry

Didn't he play for the full England team under Keagan????



:bhasign:
 


beorhthelm

A. Virgo, Football Genius
Jul 21, 2003
36,450
But can anyone provide a reason why Sven doesnt pick Barry? Has he claimed that Volvo's are crapper than Lada's, or that hes shagged Ulrica and she was shite?

???
 






blue-shifted

Banned
Feb 20, 2004
7,645
a galaxy far far away
Seeing that shit greedy bastard, Defoe being praised so highly for that performance today really wound me up.
 


RichieC

New member
Mar 22, 2004
36
For me the Barry's is the best solution, sometimes i think Sven has lost the plot ???
 




blue-shifted

Banned
Feb 20, 2004
7,645
a galaxy far far away
I think he'll play Gerrard on the left, more as a left sided midfielder than a winger. With Beckham coming inside most of the time, we'll have sod all natural width
 




On the Left Wing

KIT NAPIER
Oct 9, 2003
7,094
Wolverhampton
Posted this before but would love to see Bridge and Cole play together on the left ... one in front of the other
 


REDLAND

Active member
Jul 7, 2003
9,443
At the foot of the downs
On the Left Wing said:
Posted this before but would love to see Bridge and Cole play together on the left ... one in front of the other

Its been tried and didn't work, Cole I assume you mean Ashley can't play midfield !!
 




On the Left Wing

KIT NAPIER
Oct 9, 2003
7,094
Wolverhampton
redland said:
Its been tried and didn't work, Cole I assume you mean Ashley can't play midfield !!

No, but Bridge can and have in in front of Ashley Cole ....

Come to think of it Joe Cole might be a better idea!!!!!!
:lolol:
 


zefarelly

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 7, 2003
23,515
Sussex, by the sea
I think Owen Hargreaves is underated . . .lets face it, he's playing for a top European club, he works hard, he can tackle (without winping out or getting booked) and hes not been tainted by the premiershyte.
 


Albion and Premier League latest from Sky Sports


Top