Sweep Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I thought Sam might have had the balls to make the big decision and drop him. He'll be no different to the previous England managers, and will still pick players based on reputation as opposed to form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 It's hard to make truly wholesale changes as England manager as the pot to select from is only so small. Unless you want to see a team that consists of Shawcross, Dann, Noble, Defoe and Townsend line up in a qualifier... I know I certainly don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted August 30, 2016 Moderators Share Posted August 30, 2016 he's organising quiz nights hosted by Paddy McGuinness to boost morale http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/sam-allardyce-invites-bradley-walsh-and-paddy-mcguiness-to-host-quiz-night-at-england-camp-a3332006.html surprised Robbie Blake never got a call up, he's great around the dressing room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannyroad58 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Sweep, TBF they've only played 3 games in the prem so BSA can't exactly go off form We fly out 10 o'clock Friday morning COYFWM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Realistically there ws never going to be sweeping changes to the squad. Before the euros there wasn't too much issue with Roy's squad selection. The problem arrived when at the tournament the players couldn't make a 5yd pass or keep crosses on the pitch and out of the stands. Hart Walker/Clyne Cahill Stones/Smalling Shaw/Rose Dier/Drinkwater Henderson/Wilshere Alli Rooney Sterling Kane is probably the best team. Sam's biggest task is to stop the players freezing in the spotlight. Roy qualified with a 100% record but came up way short in the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Sweep, TBF they've only played 3 games in the prem so BSA can't exactly go off form I know that, but there were some in the Media suggesting it could be the end of Rooney being in the squad and certainly him being captain, I personally think it was fairly obvious that this wasn't going to happen. Allardyce will still end up being accused of picking the same old players game in and game out......but as pointed out above, we've got a very small pool of talent, and they never have any issues in qualification, our problem is once we get into the actual tournament. I'm hoping he can do something about this, but I don't know how he will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalfordOriginal Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 ...and they never have any issues in qualification, our problem is once we get into the actual tournament. I'm hoping he can do something about this, but I don't know how he will. By failing to qualify Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 http://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/how-sam-saved-me-beetroot-the-atkins-diet-and-nights-out-2hjqgjpcb Good article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2980 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 http://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/how-sam-saved-me-beetroot-the-atkins-diet-and-nights-out-2hjqgjpcb Good article. For us non-subscribers what does it say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 For us non-subscribers what does it say? Big Sam is ace and he made Kev Davies eat Beetroot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 For us non-subscribers what does it say? You don't need a subscription to read the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyrasta Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 You don't need a subscription to read the link Can only read up to the point Sam is on his bed in his dressing gown. I don't think I want to know the rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted September 3, 2016 Moderators Share Posted September 3, 2016 Just sign up for the free account Worth a read, good article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 3, 2016 Site Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2016 Big Sam is ace and he made Kev Davies eat Beetroot. Its excellent at boosting performance but still tastes vile. Tried it with other fruit juices but still makes you shudder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I drank loads of beetroot juice when i was on my last holiday. I like how it made my wee and poo pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUREADY2ROLL Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Big Sam is ace and he made Kev Davies eat Beetroot. Love Beetroot - got to be pickled though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deane koontz Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) That was a great read that, cheers pal.. Edited September 3, 2016 by deane koontz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted September 3, 2016 Moderators Share Posted September 3, 2016 I'll only have beetroot with Lobby, as it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Is this on itv? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I'm all nervous and stuff about this. Bit like when Ricketts played against Holland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTheRave Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Is this on itv? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Got me beer ready. Patio furniture is set for lobbing if we lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Noticed adverts for Bolton Uni on the advertisment boards then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Noticed adverts for Bolton Uni on the advertisment boards then! Franking sense are sponsors for the game too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deane koontz Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Didn't even realise Harry Kane was playing until he kicked the air then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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