England Under 21s

retired_calhoun_s · 10-15-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally posted by Jad123:
Whats the point of having a 23 year old in a under 21s team? Kinda defeats the object really..

the rule is somehting like you have to be under the age of 21 at the start of the qualifying campaign (or set date maybe 1st of september).
Its beacuase its a two year campaign so its unfair for a player of 20 to play in qualifiers and not be allowed to play in mian tournament.

retired_hockeymom2 · 10-15-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by Olly Kenney:
If a player is U21 at the start of the qualifying then they are able to play in the actual competition if the team qualifies, this means that players can be 22 or 23 and still be eligible for the U21 side.

thought it was something like that, thanks

retired_heidigoebel · 10-15-2007, 06:35 PM

I said it first

retired_navy0614 · 10-15-2007, 06:58 PM

James Vaughan tbh :thup:

retired_Christian Ruiz · 10-15-2007, 07:13 PM

It was embarassing to see Muamba on the pitch, possibly one of the worst performances I have ever seen!

Huddlestone was quality, he always looks languid and lazy but he could be absolutely top drawer.

Walcott was basically crapping himself every time he got the ball in the first half because he thought he was going to get smashed. Second half I assume somebody had a word as he looked much more up for it and looked a decent player.

DaydreamJay · 10-15-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally posted by Andy Clarke:
It was embarassing to see Muamba on the pitch, possibly one of the worst performances I have ever seen!

Huddlestone was quality, he always looks languid and lazy but he could be absolutely top drawer.

Walcott was basically crapping himself every time he got the ball in the first half because he thought he was going to get smashed. Second half I assume somebody had a word as he looked much more up for it and looked a decent player.

Pearce better bring in either Noble of Cattermole to the starting line-up insted of Muamba for the next game.

Also Theo looks amazing at times for them and therefore i think Wenger should give him more chances. I know he's not ready for a game week-in week-out but the more he plays better he will get quicker imo.

retired_amadhani · 10-15-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally posted by Kill Rock Stars:
from any given under 21 squad, how many players do you exactly expect to end up international level? not many.

especially given that anyone who's extra special won't last long before getting a call up to the main squad

seeing as 3/4 of the current squad have played for the U21's you twatbasket.

retired_dots7337 · 10-15-2007, 09:04 PM

Dont forget Johnson. He was injured and didn't play.

Lennon as well.

mattsaunders · 10-15-2007, 09:08 PM

i've always thought the U21s are a bit pointless tbh

these days, if you're going to be any good, you're already knocking around the senior squad by the time you're 19 or 20. half the lads in the u21s are 21 and 22 because of the regs about registration dates - they must know they're never going to make it as senior internationals

much better to have a proper structured competitions for U17, U18 and U19 teams instead of the rather ad-hoc games they seem to play - then jump straight up to the senior team

retired_v_meenucancer · 10-15-2007, 09:15 PM

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Originally posted by xnellyrx:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by Kill Rock Stars:
from any given under 21 squad, how many players do you exactly expect to end up international level? not many.

especially given that anyone who's extra special won't last long before getting a call up to the main squad

seeing as 3/4 of the current squad have played for the U21's you twatbasket. </BLOCKQUOTE>

wp on both misreading and being a ****

to conclude: desist

England Under 21s

Grab a beer, sit back and relax.

England Under 21s