you let your country down

[Factamondo]

can i add fifty six touch to control it johnson.....plus the tramp stole plumbing fittings from b n q when at pompey!

[QPR Richard]

The problem is not to do with players or managers. It is almost totally down to the FA.

For at least 15 years people have been calling for a totally new approach to coaching kids, especially in the earliest stages of development. We concentrate on the wrong things. Here is a link from 2007

The FUTSAL method works. The ball is smaller and heavier and doesn't bounce. You learn to play anywhere - sand, concrete, whatever. The emphasis is on controlling the ball and passing on the deck. No competitive 11 vs 11, no team tactics, no yelling dads (and mums).

Trevor Brooking's job was to impliment this approach below the age of 14. He failed utterly.

Also, for far too long we've prioritising the wrong type of kid when the time comes to leave the academy and start a pro career. Our whole mindset has to change. For England there should be central contracts which lay down the amount of games a player can play for his club in seasons prior to a major competition. We always look shot away at this time of year.

The main issue with the EPL is the dominance of club over country. That needs to change. Central contracts would help. The FA have the money.

Around 15 years ago I did my coaching badge and was shocked to find the FA geared their courses towards amateur players playing for pub teams and small-town teams. Not a single session in seven full days was geared towards youth football, which was what a lot of lads on the course were coaching.

Not only that, but there was more emphasis on tactical rather than technical play.

For someone who's been through what the FA has to offer, it comes as no surprise to see how poor technically our players are. A player may have great tactical nous, but if he can't pass, dribble, tackle, or head the ball correctly, then tactical play goes out the window.

[Greg1882]

When was the last time Rooney played well for England? I'm thinking about 10 years ago! 300 grand a week and the C@nt smokes like a chimney, lives on MacDonald's and has the brain cell of a f@cking amoeba! Compare and contrast with Messi, Ronaldo, Suarez, Drop the fat c@nt and move on to players who are committed to their club AND their country !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Word for word

[QPRDave]

To regain confidence in the England Squad,Roy Hodgson has arranged a friendly against Iceland. Should they win,he will be arranging further friendlies in the future against Asda,Morrisons and Sainsbury's

Read more: http://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/...#ixzz35J0a0DXE

[QPR Richard]

Weather warning: bad weather due in England next week. A shower of **** heading in from Brazil.

[dsqpr]

LOL Dave and Richard!

[Factamondo]

whats the difference between england and a thompson package holiday in ibiza??.......you get two weeks in ibiza!!