***England v Italy Thread***

[kinkylola]

i didn't actually realize he had gone ... but I'm a nobody and I never had a problem with him anyway!

[Slim]

i didn't actually realize he had gone ... but I'm a nobody and I never had a problem with him anyway!

Actually you're American, we are all impressed when you realise there is a world outside of your own country, we set lower standards when asking you to keep up with what's going on in it.

[Dameerto]

I'd have welcomed you back but you falsely accused me of not knowing their from they're. I'm hurt.

I'd have welcomed him back but I didn't want to make it too obvious I'm in love with him!

Damo, I don't remember that one but while I am not always right, I am never wrong.

Mase, PM me your number, it's been a while and I suspect gender, species and breathing are all standards I am close to waiving.

Well, like all you're fans I'm glad yore back too, I bet their was a big cheer from them all.

[Ted Hughes]

I'd have welcomed you back but you falsely accused me of not knowing their from they're. I'm hurt.

I'd have welcomed him back but I didn't want to make it too obvious I'm in love with him!

Damo, I don't remember that one but while I am not always right, I am never wrong.

Mase, PM me your number, it's been a while and I suspect gender, species and breathing are all standards I am close to waiving.

Well, like all you're fans I'm glad yore back too, I bet their was a big cheer from them all.

I'm glad he's back but don't tell him, his fucking head is big enough as it is.

[shawzy]

Slim...Paul cannot leave. He's the founder of the pipe and got his own little clan goin on here :-$

Edit..Actually its Bigblue who founded the pipe..How many have i drank today?

[bigblue]

This is pretty cool:



And more here:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/gall ... 12-gallery

[Beefymcfc]

This is pretty cool:



And more here:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/gall ... 12-gallery

Some nice picures there mate, shows how much fun the guy is. I personally liked the one with the inflatable, you can see exactly what's going through his mind.

[Beefymcfc]

Mario Balotelli's sister, Cristina, on BBC Radio 5 live: "Mario is very calm, nice and determined. I know he wants to do his best. He is very relaxed about tonight's game and confident. He was very playful when I spoke to him. I love him for the way he is. Knowing him, I'm sure he is looking forward to this match because he will meet his friends from England."

[Swales4ever]

seems Prandelli is gonna have a positive approach:
4-3-1-2
1 G. BUFFON 7
I. ABATE 15 A. BARZAGLI 19 L. BONUCCI 6 F. BALZARETTI 8
C. MARCHISIO 21 A. PIRLO 16 D. DE ROSSI 18
R. MONTOLIVO 9
M. BALOTELLI 10 A. CASSANO
in light of the above I see a little advantage for italy: more positive solutions and Mario.

however, good luck to England, just hope no Blue get injured

[LookMumImOnMCF.net]

Great thread.

I'm a bit disappointed Hodgson's not gone for a more offensive player than Milner down the right - I think Italy could be gotten at down the wings

[Swales4ever]

Great thread.

I'm a bit disappointed Hodgson's not gone for a more offensive player than Milner down the right - I think Italy could be gotten at down the wings

my very same idea.
I was talking over the phone with Jonathan, suggesting that Woy should have dared to move Milner in the middle for SP making way to walcott. if anything Italy can get caught with pace. slower the tempo and Italy turn favorite.

[PeterParker]

If you ask me, i think he did good. He will use Walcott in the second half, when Italy would have slowed the tempo and will definitelly be a bit tired.

[Beefymcfc]

Come On!!!

[Dameerto]

I thought Italy were going to use three at the back again with wingbacks, but he clearly didn't feel the need. If we shackle Pirlo we can take them out.

[Swales4ever]

enjoy the game!
may the best win... hard to say who's, tho... :-)

[Dameerto]

enjoy the game!
may the best win... hard to say who's, tho... :-)

I'm looking forward to a good midfield battle, best of luck.

[shawzy]

Haha..Alan Shearer on Mario..."He aint won anything yet".......Er the Prem league you clueless tosspot.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Haha..Alan Shearer on Mario..."He aint won anything yet".......Er the Prem league you clueless tosspot.

It's almost as if Hansen and Shearer are being deliberately inflammatory as surely they can't be that stupid ?

[Dameerto]

Haha..Alan Shearer on Mario..."He aint won anything yet".......Er the Prem league you clueless tosspot.

It's almost as if Hansen and Shearer are being deliberately inflammatory as surely they can't be that stupid ?

I dunno about not being that stupid, I remember his effort at trying to manage Newcastle...

[Beefymcfc]

Haha..Alan Shearer on Mario..."He aint won anything yet".......Er the Prem league you clueless tosspot.

Funny isn't it, at Mario's young age he's already got more medals than Shearer. Seems unable to acknowledge his previous accomplishments at Inter and then somehow forgets the FA Cup and Premier League wins.

I think Hansen has a problem with Mario as well ;-)