Rob Parker | October 15, 2009
1. Peter Crouch’s gangly legs are not supposed to be involved in six-yard tap-ins. They were made for bicycle kicks.
2. David Beckham has brown hair, a ginger moustache and a black beard. What is that all about?
3. Twin, dwarf, right-footed wingers is probably not a viable tactical option against decent opposition.
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Rob Parker | October 14, 2009
An ulterior motive for England keeper’s red card?
Last time Robert Green faced Belarus it put paid to his World Cup dream. The England goalkeeper handed the opposition a goal when he injured himself taking a goal-kick. The injury ruled him out of the 2006 World Cup, so maybe he is better out of harm’s way [...]
Rob Parker | October 16, 2008
12 from 12 for Fabio’s boys
1. Wayne Rooney is Samson in reverse. His England goal drought is well and truly over. Keep that head bald and keep the goals coming, Wazza.
2. Steven Gerrard’s international career is not over. That talk was brought on by a distinct lack of football news this week, methinks. He wasn’t [...]
Rob Parker | October 15, 2008
Is this really England?
Belarus vs England Wayne Rooney 74″
A fantastic dummy run to lose his man, a superb pass by Steven Gerrard (yes, he of no England future), quick feet by Rooney and a wonderful finish. Colleen, give that head the once over before every England game, please.
The best (successful) move by and England side [...]
Rob Parker | October 15, 2008
Ahead of tonight’s clash with England, we give you the lowdown on all things Belarus
1. Alexander Hleb
The former Arsenal man was a Gunners favourite (at least until he started shooting his mouth off about the club and making is very clear that he wanted to leave to join Barcelona. The midfielder is almost certainly ruled [...]
Rob Parker | October 15, 2008
When scouting players gets personal!
If you thought Vinnie Jones’ long spell with Wimbledon’s Crazy Gang followed by several appearances as a rough nut Cockney gangster made for a formidable CV, think again. Belarus coach Bernd Stange counts Saddam Hussein and the East German secret service among his former employers.
