sambosa75

Rolls Royce defender.

Not you Alpine... Surely?

Not sure they will to be honest. For some reason they've scaled back recently and have only been showing a couple of games at 3pm. Last week it was the Arsenal game and Bournemouth v Wigan. I'd say if anywhere in London was going to show it, F3K would be the best shout but I expect them to choose another couple of games. I'll prob be there though, so come say hi if you do come!

You mean to tell me they both have coaches? Someone is actually training those techniques!?

Just arrived back from Portugal now. My nephew is part of the squad. Despite being an under 15 tournament it was actually our under 14s that played with a couple of additions from the 15s. We started off quite slow and lost the first game 2-0 to a talented Portuguese side who finished top of the group. They went 2-0 up early on and perhaps took their foot off the pedal a little, allowing us more time on the ball but unfortunately we weren't able to break their stubborn defence down. The next game was against a Spanish side called Brave Astondoa. Typical Spanish side in that they kept the ball and pressed extremely well when they didn't have it. Have to say we didn't get a look in in this game and lost 3-0. By no means a disgrace as they actually went on to win the tournament proper earlier today. It turns out that they are an invitational side comprised of the best players from the academies of Valencia, Villareal, Elche and Hercules. The last group game was against a side from Norway. We drew 2-2 after starting well and gaining an early lead but letting them get their noses in front after we had a lad (harshly) sent off. Managed to grab an equaliser through a great solo effort from a lad called Dan who I think has a promising future. Finished 3rd in group by virtue of conceding less goals than the Norwegian side. The plate tournament was certainly a lower standard, sides letting us impose ourselves a bit more and in the end our superior fitness won through. The lads played 3 games in total yesterday. The better fitness levels were evident as by the time we got to the final, our Italian opponents were dead on their feet and we ran out comfortable 5-1 winners. There were some real positives for the lads to come away with but also a little sobering as to how far they are behind the Portuguese and in particular Spanish side we played in the group stages. Stayed in a town called Cascais which is a lovely town about 30 minutes from Lisbon. If anyone gets a chance to go, they definitely should.

Carel's a decent player. My nephew has been playing up a year or two and has turned out alongside him. Pacy forward and natural finisher apparently.

Bloke can do no wrong in my eyes. Good on him. Staying true to himself.

I'm not even watching it. Can't be bothered. I looked at the starting XI and thought I'm going to learn absolutely nothing new. We'll flatter to deceive, probably grind out a 2-1 win. I agree about Hodgson, with his background at the likes of Blackburn, Fulham and West Brom I thought he'd have more emphasis on players from the less fashionable clubs, realising that they'll be fitter and more hungry to impress. Particularly in friendlies.

In a good way I'm guessing. He is immense though. Great pace, strength and stamina. I rate him up there with the best full backs around. Top player. No way he's coming here to compete with Shaw.

Both wrong. He has since accepted a place in the England under 19 squad.

A friend of mine won the FHM high street honey competition a few years back. She's a switched on girl, was studying to be a nurse at the time and donated the £10k award to charity. The magazine interviews would always try and ask her smutty questions and she refused to answer them. Shortly afterwards the work dried up as she also refused to do topless and fully naked. I don't think it's a question of the girls being stupid, more that they are "willing to play the game" and answer the smutty questions making themselves come across as cheap and stupid. It seems this is what is required to keep getting your pictures published in the mags.

I'm on my way home from the o2 now. The atmosphere was incredible.

He's a legend. I have nothing but respect for the bloke.

Here's hoping!!!

Iquite like Wigan's left back Espinoza. Proper duracel bunny. Doesn't stop running all day long. Seems more interested in attacking than defending a bit like Luke Shaw. Might be a good option at left back as back up to LS. Pretty sure he's back up at Wigan when Figueroa is fit.

Bring back Ricky Sbragia I say...

Joey Barton gave this a plug on Twitter a few days ago. Deffo be worth a read.

In That Number?

Don't really get this logic. His fitness record is excellent. He's rarely injured and his game isn't based around pace. If anything, he'll continue to improve and be an even better player in 2-3 years time. Great news. Congrats Rickie. Thoroughly deserved.

Just bought my first house and want to kit it out with a large TV. I'm thinking around 50ish inches. Anyone recommend one? Up to £1,500 but ideally around £1,000 if poss?

Hell no. I wouldn't have Shelvey as a ball boy, let alone a player. The fact he's been in an England squad is an absolute joke.

£10m + Shelvey on loan? Tempting...

Best reader of the game we have in defence. Don't think he's a great full back but he did well today. One thing I don't like about him is he has a tendency to stick a boot out at anything that goes near him which tends to result in balls ricocheting off others around him. I'd say he is probably our best centre back.

He sure is. Coaches my nephew in the under 14s.

It's almost to the point where I'd be willing to get relegated ourselves if it guaranteed QPR finished bottom, just so I could see the excuses Redknapp comes out with in the aftermath.