O/T Its about time ENGLAND CHECK BHOYS DUO

[REDLAND]

Thursday 2nd October 2003

Sven Goran Eriksson's assistant Tord Grip has revealed that the England coaching staff have been watching Celtic pair Chris Sutton and Alan Thompson.

Bhoys boss Martin O'Neill again touted the pair for international recognition after Tuesday's Champions League victory over Lyon.

Grip has admitted he has already been checking the duo out and has been impressed with what he has seen.

"I was in Munich for Celtic's last game and saw the Lyon match on TV. Both players were excellent, especially Thompson," said Grip.

"We know about him and I think we will watch him after the match with Turkey.

"Nothing will happen before then because all we are thinking about is winning that match.

"The left side of midfield is a position which has been a problem for us and, of course, that is where he plays.

"Thompson did well against Lyon and kept going even after missing a penalty which is good to see from a player.

"We are interested in both players and haven't forgotten about them just because they play in Scotland."

 

[Braders]

yeah not sure about sutton myself ... but hes better then heskey!

 

[REDLAND]

Sutton does that role 'just in behing the strikers' very well, the role that Ericsson is trying to get Rooney to fill at the mo, he may be good back up !!

 

[Italiaseagull]

Who are they? What's the SPL? Never heard of it.

 

[The Large One]

Sutton is a f***ing donkey. End of story.

 

[bhanuts]

Sutton is fantastic, so is Thompson.

They will do a great job for England just as they are doing for the mighty Celtic!

Open your eyes you lot!

Hail Hail!

 

[albiongirl]

It sounds like Thompson might get a chance he deserves it!!!

 

[Rougvie]

Thompson has been consistantly superb.
Hmm those SPL 'minnows' seem to be doing a little bit better in the Champions league than the 'mighty' three

 

[albiongirl]

Celtic and Rangers fans must be loving it right now!!

 

[Mr Popkins]

oh my god, Sutton is So SHIT!!!!!! why do you think he is palying in Scotland?!!!!!

there is no way he will get in the England team!! i cant believe this is being considered!!

if he plays for England again I will lose all faith in Eerikson.

 

[DTES]

Sutton is fantastic, so is Thompson.

They will do a great job for England just ...

...just like Sutton did for Chelsea. £10m, 1 goal. No thanks.

 

[tinx]

When I wa sin edinburgh last weekend I went to see Hibs Celtic and Sutton was total gash, he was more effective when he went back into defence when they took the lead. Total waste of space and he is no way good enough for England.