Bye bye Rafa?

Sven's a great manager, fuck what the media say.

Sven is a good manager. Very under-rated but I don't think the Liverpool fans would like him.

Perfect Jack wrote:

Sven is a good manager. Very under-rated but I don't think the Liverpool fans would like him.

That's what I meant, I don't think the Liverpool fans would like it. I thought Sven was doing an OK job at City till he was replaced with Hughes.

He did a mint job on a tiny (relatively anyway) budget.

Plus he's still the best England manager we've had for a long time.

Knocked out by Brazil (check their team for that match ) then two penna losses. Capello hasn't done shit yet, when we get knocked out not many papers are gonna keep calling him "Mr.Capello"

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Brazil

Marcos
No chance with Owen's goal. Poor positioning - belongs to a long line of mediocre Brazilian goalkeepers.

Cafu
The skipper tore forward as always, linking well with his forward players. Made life difficult for Ashley Cole.

Lucio
His howler let Owen through for his goal. But quickly regained his composure and was solid in the second half.

Roque Junior
Ponderous defending by the flat-footed Brazilian. But he held firm as England launched long balls late on.

Edmilson
Looked great bringing the ball out of defence. But given a torrid time defensively by Heskey.

Roberto Carlos
Wayward from free-kicks and not at his best going forward. But still a menace who had to be watched.

Gilberto Silva
Had little impact on the game, leaving the attacking play to his illustrious peers.

Kleberson
Added some steel to midfield but offered little going forward. Thunderous first-half drive blocked by Campbell.

Rivaldo
Magnificently composed left-footed equaliser. Saw a lot of the ball, always asking questions of England's defence.

Ronaldinho
Scored a sublime free-kick - if it was deliberate. Effortlessly set up Rivaldo's goal then unluckily sent-off.

Ronaldo
Had a quiet game by his standards. Restricted to sporadic flashes of brilliance. Forced a save from Seaman after 19 minutes.

Look at that team!

kleberson what a player

i so told myself you were going to post that face the minutge i pressed send

Didn't expect that one matey!

Discopants wrote:

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Edmilson
Looked great bringing the ball out of defence. But given a torrid time defensively by Heskey.

when was the last time anyone could have said that and not let out a laugh of derison

Discopants wrote:

Didn't expect that one matey!

i expetced

but chil lol

Ya should see his rating, got an 8.

Here's England's....

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David Seaman
Must take the blame for Brazil's second goal. Nervous start, flapping at a corner. A sad end to his international career.

Danny Mills
Advanced forward more than opposite number Roberto Carlos. Crucial first-half clearance with Ronaldo lurking.

Rio Ferdinand
Alert, commanding, magnificent. Took no chances and did little wrong in the heart of England's defence.

Sol Campbell
Like Ferdinand, quick to read the play and superb marshalling the back four. Timed his tackles excellently.

Ashley Cole
Questionable positional play defensively. But made several surging runs forward.

David Beckham
Few opportunities to showcase his dead-ball skills. Linked play effectively and helped Mills handle Roberto Carlos.

Nicky Butt
Solid defensive shield. But - unlike in previous matches - made few telling passes going forward.

Paul Scholes
Made little impact. Passing was unusually poor and he seemed hesitant with several shooting opportunities.

Trevor Sinclair
Tried to keep Cafu busy and unselfishly dropped back when Cole pushed forward.

Michael Owen
The true predator. Scored his first opportunity with clinical precision. But had few sights of goal after that.

Emile Heskey
Caused real problems. Worked tirelessly to hold the ball and create space. Worried the Brazilians with pace and power.

Dyer, Vassell and Sheringham came on too.

Anyone take this team over the current ones?

Where did nicky butt go wrong he used to be so realibale and consistent im not even sure who he plays for now

Still at Newcastle I think, probably needs a new contract though.

He retired at the end of the season although Preston have offered him a contract.

It just entered my mind, what about Frank Rijkaard? Is he free or is he still at Galatasaray or Fenerbache?

Maybe the fella who just left Madrid?

Pellegrini would be a good choice. Got Villarreal to second a few seasons ago. I think that was the 07/08 season.

Liverpool have now confirmed Rafa's left by mutual consent.

Discopants wrote:

Emile Heskey
Caused real problems. Worked tirelessly to hold the ball and create space. Worried the Brazilians with pace and power.

klinsman ?

hope not, would have gone for hiddink myself, but hes only just gone to manage turkey

Junior wrote:

klinsman ?

Thats who i said. I said it would be Klinsmann of Mourinho for next Liverpool manager a while back. It wont be Mourinho now so i'm sticking with Jurgen.

Hughes and Hodgeson are who I heard they are chasing. Wouldnt mind seeing Hughes back in the game.

Martin O'Neill will get the job maybe.