Olympic Football

[Beefymcfc]

From what I've seen of the UAE this ain't going to be easy.

Can't believe Rose is out, thought he had a good game last out.

[halnone]

From what I've seen of the UAE this ain't going to be easy.

Can't believe Rose is out, thought he had a good game last out.

rose is a shit footballer

[dick dastardley]

If any prem team ever make pearce manager god help them couldnt pick his nose!!!

[Yffi_88]

Poor poor stuff here. Back over to the swimming.

[Beefymcfc]

From what I've seen of the UAE this ain't going to be easy.

Can't believe Rose is out, thought he had a good game last out.

rose is a shit footballer

Maybe so but I still thought he had a good game.

[Yffi_88]

It looks like we could have done with the qualifying stages to get some game time (not that we'd have qualified if that was the case).

I know it would be a huge inconvenience to clubs to let players have go to do a bit of extra training/friendlies but if we're going to the Olympic games other than to make up the numbers I think we should have shown a bit more commitment to getting a more well oiled machine going.

[twosips]

Omar Abdulrahman is fantastic. Such awesome quick feet. Would love him in a City shirt.

[Yffi_88]

Omar Abdulrahman is fantastic. Such awesome quick feet. Would love him in a City shirt.

There's been a few impressive players tonight. Knocking it about well and pressuring when tjey haven't got it. Unlucky to be down IMO.

[Yffi_88]

That was fucking fantastic though!!!

[Beefymcfc]

It looks like we could have done with the qualifying stages to get some game time (not that we'd have qualified if that was the case).

I know it would be a huge inconvenience to clubs to let players have go to do a bit of extra training/friendlies but if we're going to the Olympic games other than to make up the numbers I think we should have shown a bit more commitment to getting a more well oiled machine going.

Not really an inconvenience mate, we'd just send the youth team players.

Amazing how the game changes once you get the old shit Giggs off.

[harrymcfc]

Quality from sturridge

[Yffi_88]

Stuart Pearce - tactical genius. If only we gave him a bit more time at City......

[Beefymcfc]

Stuart Pearce - tactical genius. If only we gave him a bit more time at City......

Money might of helped ....................................... but I doubt it.

[Lev Bronstein]

Stuart Pearce - tactical genius. If only we gave him a bit more time at City......

Money might of helped ....................................... but I doubt it.

Well, what little he had he spent on Samaras!!

[Beefymcfc]

Stuart Pearce - tactical genius. If only we gave him a bit more time at City......

Money might of helped ....................................... but I doubt it.

Well, what little he had he spent on Samaras!!

Spunked away. Must've been the hair.

[Yffi_88]

Spunked away. Must've been the hair.

He's still only 27, his best days are ahead of him. I heard we could be back in for him if RVP is a dead end. We need a flair player, could be good business.

[Beefymcfc]

Spunked away. Must've been the hair.

He's still only 27, his best days are ahead of him. I heard we could be back in for him if RVP is a dead end. We need a flair player, could be good business.

Depends if we're gonna play him up front or force him out on the left.

Strange to think he's won more medals than quite a few of ours.

[Yffi_88]

Depends if we're gonna play him up front or force him out on the left.

Strange to think he's won more medals than quite a few of ours.

Including the SPL Player of the month award in September 2008. Something the likes of Aguero can only dream about acheiving! ;)

[Socrates]

Stuart Pearce - tactical genius. If only we gave him a bit more time at City......

Money might of helped ....................................... but I doubt it.

Well, what little he had he spent on Samaras!!

To be fair, he spent the change from that deal on Joe Hart. I'm no fan of Pearce as a manager, and said from day 1 (to much abuse on here) that he hasn't got the brains for it, but I think people are OTT with their criticisms and abuse of him.

[Alioune DVToure]

Is anyone else really enjoying all this Team GB footy lark? Joe Allen is playing great. I'm pleased for him and Bellers that they've had a chance to play some decent international footy. They're both working their bollocks off. Micah looks like he's enjoying himself too.

On balance - and given that he couldn't take Euro 2012 players - I think Pearce chose the correct three over-23s. Giggs is a slimy mune, but in a footballing sense you have to hand it to him as a fella pushing 40.

Butland looks very capable as well. This should give him enough experience to be a safe choice as England's no.2/13.