March 21, 200917 yr SKD being touted as a possible for the next England squad. Capello always picks the form players - SKD currently top English Prem striker so... Debut hat trick I think, no question.
March 21, 200917 yr For the first time ever I have SKD in my fantasy team. A debut goal today would be enough for me.
March 21, 200917 yr For the first time ever I have SKD in my fantasy team. A debut goal today would be enough for me. I put him in a few weeks ago, he has done well for me,i have just bought Arshavin for 9.6 million, i am expecting good things from him.
March 21, 200917 yr Just read it in the News of the Worls so must be true Did you get an advanced copy??
March 21, 200917 yr Author Top English striker. That's all I said ish. And it's not glue, I've just been doing some hardcore trumpet polishing and I think I'm lacking salt.
March 21, 200917 yr Yep I heard him on GMR. But ive heard him talk crap once or twice, like saying the international break would do us good then last week saying he was against the break as it upsets our play
March 21, 200917 yr Megson said it as well in his BBC interview I assume it is tonight when we will find out
March 21, 200917 yr His interview in The Mirror : http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/mat...15875-21215447/ How Bolton hard man cleaned up his act By David McDonnell 21/03/2009 Kevin Davies is worried. Not over Bolton's Premier League status, nor whether he will finally fulfil a lifetime ambition and earn an England call-up. No, Davies has bigger concerns . The striker is worried his long-standing reign as the Premier League's dirtiest player is about to come to an end. "I've only got three yellow cards this season so I'm slacking a bit," said Davies, tongue firmly in cheek. "I'm not even in the Premier League's dirty dozen so I've got a few yellow cards to play with. I need to get six or seven in. "There's physical and there's dirty. I'm a physical player, not a dirty one. If you look at the statistics, I'm also the most fouled player in the Premier League. Cristiano Ronaldo says he's sick and tired of getting kicked. "Well I've been kicked more times than him but I can't remember the last time the physio came on the pitch to treat me. I just get straight back up and get on with it." In the image-conscious, selfabsorbed, pampered world of the modern-day footballer, Wanderers skipper Davies is refreshingly down to earth and articulate, with a rare trait among today's millionaire stars - the ability to laugh at himself. He is also remarkably honest, having confessed that Sir Alex Ferguson's attack on him ahead of Bolton's trip to Manchester United last season had the desired effect of putting him off his game. The United boss spoke with the specific intention of putting pressure on the referee and match officials. "When Fergie said what he did about me, it was difficult to go to Old Trafford and play," said Davies. "I didn't make one tackle in that game because I knew if I did mistime one, it would be a yellow card. But that's what Fergie's good at, isn't he? Before the game in the tunnel at Old Trafford I said to the ref: 'I hope you haven't been reading the papers', and he laughed. But it did have an effect. "Fergie stirs it up every time we play United but I take it as a back-handed compliment. I know I'm an honest player and that I'd never intentionally go out and deliberately hurt an opponent. I like to play hard but fair. But it's getting harder to play that way, because with the slightest tackle these days you're going to pick up a yellow card." Davies has shed his human bulldozer image this season and become the leading English scorer in the Premier League with 11 goals, with only Nicolas Anelka and Ronaldo having scored more. Recognition of his impressive form came with a call-up to Fabio Capello's 32-man provisional squad for last month's friendly against Spain, although he failed to make the final cut. But Davies, who turns 32 next Thursday, is hopeful five goals in his last seven starts will be enough to finally earn him a call-up for the upcoming friendly against Slovakia at Wembley a week today. "To be included in the provisional squad last time was a real boost," said Davies. "You feel you're in the England manager's thoughts, which is great. But if it doesn't happen, it probably never will. I'd like to be given the chance to perform at international level and show people what I can do. "What's encouraging is that the England boss is picking players on merit. He watches games all over the country and he's been to Bolton a couple of times." Alongside his boss Gary Megson, Davies took time out to speak with sports science students at Bolton's training ground this week, answering a range of questions in an initiative organised by Premier League sponsors Barclays. "I find it interesting speaking to young people and being able to offer them advice," said Davies. "If you can help one young person then it's worthwhile."
March 21, 200917 yr Superb article - particularly liked the view of the journo: In the image-conscious, selfabsorbed, pampered world of the modern-day footballer, Wanderers skipper Davies is refreshingly down to earth and articulate, with a rare trait among today's millionaire stars - the ability to laugh at himself.
March 21, 200917 yr The man is just outstanding. A role model for young uns. I hope he continues an association with BWFC way beyond the end of his playing career. There was a fantastic speech made to the AMA in New York in 1968 by the great Vince Lombardi of the golden era of the Green Bay Packers fame. For some reason, SKD always makes me think of that speech. Wish I could find the fecker - only have it hard copy.
March 22, 200917 yr I'm one of Kev's biggest fans. IMO he's not international standard, but deserves a call-up in recognition of his form, if you follow. Somewhere amongst the cider, that made sense to me.
March 22, 200917 yr After 3 years of argueining this fact with work mates it would make me so proud if Kev was called up 2moro (apologies for txt speak)
March 22, 200917 yr The man is just outstanding. A role model for young uns. I hope he continues an association with BWFC way beyond the end of his playing career. There was a fantastic speech made to the AMA in New York in 1968 by the great Vince Lombardi of the golden era of the Green Bay Packers fame. For some reason, SKD always makes me think of that speech. Wish I could find the fecker - only have it hard copy. Vince Lombardi = 'Just win, baby' Says it all.
March 22, 200917 yr Vince Lombardi = 'Just win, baby' Says it all. Might have been his last minute touchline message but the revered speech is much more substantial. I'd be here till fcuking midneet if I typed it all but, it starts:- "Winning isn't everything. Trying to win is. Winning is not a sometime thing here. It's an all-the-time thing. You don't win once in a while; you don't do things right once in a while; you do them right all the time". He then commented at length about leadership qualities; lack of discipline; breakdown of law and order (this is 1968 remember) before this:- "Mental toughness is many things. It is humility because a leader must remember that simplicity is the sign of true greatness and meekness is the sign of true strength. No leader, no matter how great, can continue unless he wins battles. The battle decides all. How does one achieve success in battle? I believe it is essential to understand that battles are won primarily in the hearts of men. Men respond to leadership in a most remarkable way and, once you have won his heart, he will follow you anywhere. The obvious difference between the group and the man who leads them is not lack of strength; not lack of knowledge but, rather, lack of will. The character, rather than education, is mans greatest need and mans greatest safeguard because character is higher then intellect. While it is true that the difference between men is in energy, in the strength of will; in the settled purpose and in the invincible determination, the new leadership is in sacrifice; it is in self denial; it is in love and loyalty; it is in fearlessness; it is in humility and it is in the perfectly disciplined will. This, gentlemen, is the distinction between great and little men" Edited March 22, 200917 yr by bolty58
March 22, 200917 yr agree with traf, davo is just not good enough for international football, but he certainly deserves a call up on merit. At 32, is there really much point? especially if its just as a part of a squad and doesnt actually get time on the pitch. all seems a bit pointless to me. great for skd, but shite for england.
March 22, 200917 yr Author agree with traf, davo is just not good enough for international football, but he certainly deserves a call up on merit. At 32, is there really much point? especially if its just as a part of a squad and doesnt actually get time on the pitch. all seems a bit pointless to me. great for skd, but shite for england. Well I disagree I think SKD could do a great job for England in certain games. Against Scandinavian teams for example, who we always seem to struggle against, I think he'd create gaps and space for players like Rooney. Yes, he'd end up in the changing rooms after 10 mins against Brazil/Italy/Argentina but many teams out muscle Englands lightweight frontline too often.
March 22, 200917 yr agree with traf, davo is just not good enough for international football, but he certainly deserves a call up on merit. At 32, is there really much point? especially if its just as a part of a squad and doesnt actually get time on the pitch. all seems a bit pointless to me. great for skd, but shite for england. great for bolton, as well, but should have been in the squad years ago, instead of such as crouch
SKD being touted as a possible for the next England squad.
Capello always picks the form players - SKD currently top English Prem striker so...
Debut hat trick I think, no question.