View Full Version : Clyne and Zaha omitted from GB Olympic squad
Sp1Eagle
22-12-2011, 02:43 PM
yungzaha God Is Love
Nominated for team GB olympic football team :) #BUZZING
:lux: :lux: :lux:
Pint of Speroni
22-12-2011, 02:43 PM
“@yungzaha: Nominated for team GB olympic football team :) #BUZZING”
Beckenham Boy
22-12-2011, 02:44 PM
SUPERB!
Hopefully Clyne too
Seaside Eagle
22-12-2011, 02:45 PM
:lux: :lux: :lux:
EagleSE24
22-12-2011, 02:45 PM
Who makes the nominations?
MasterYoda
22-12-2011, 02:45 PM
Zaha on one flank, Bale on the other and I'll be at the Millennium Stadium watching them qualify.
Happy days
GreatGonzo
22-12-2011, 02:46 PM
Wonder if Williams has had a call too?
EagleSE24
22-12-2011, 02:48 PM
Will there be trials?
Would love to see some Palace players at the Olympics.
PauLo
22-12-2011, 02:49 PM
What does being nominated for the team mean? Is he shortlisted? Does each team recommend a player?
Beckenham Boy
22-12-2011, 02:51 PM
I assume he means he received one of these?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics/16183555.stm
MENTALLY TOUGH
22-12-2011, 02:52 PM
Forget about gold medals my only concern will be he returns fully fit for the start of the real stuff, bad enough the he will miss a large amount of pre-season time while this jolly up is going on.
(Should he still be with us of course ?)
Malarkey
22-12-2011, 03:15 PM
Yes wilf!
jone-zee
22-12-2011, 03:33 PM
2 tickets for the final. Here's hoping.... :)
foxinthebox
22-12-2011, 03:55 PM
Pleased for him, He obviously is delighted with this recognition. Hope he goes scores the winner in the final and comes back a £20m player!!
in reality he will be second choice on the right side to David Beckham, in his farewell tournament
Fatboy
22-12-2011, 03:59 PM
Now a real reason to watch the Olympic football. Good luck to him getting in the final squad. :lux:
GreatGonzo
22-12-2011, 04:01 PM
Good for Palace in that he has a real incentive for the rest of the year to shine.
Good for Palace in that if he gets into the team and plays well he will come back more confident and potentially worth more if sold.
Bad in that he could lose all his summer, be knackered and not even make the team or worse get injured.
Good luck to him.
tasty_snacks
22-12-2011, 04:05 PM
Forget about gold medals my only concern will be he returns fully fit for the start of the real stuff, bad enough the he will miss a large amount of pre-season time while this jolly up is going on.
(Should he still be with us of course ?)
Do shut up.
Go go Wilf.
foxinthebox
22-12-2011, 04:12 PM
the football is due to run from 25th July to 11th August,
could actually have him in great shape for the season. may miss a game or two but if he plays he will be match fit and in the swing of things. doesnt always work against
Sunny Fan
22-12-2011, 04:13 PM
Do we know how many players are going to be in this long-list?
Jono14
22-12-2011, 04:15 PM
Official text says Nate too :lux:
grovesy
22-12-2011, 04:16 PM
2 tickets for the final. Here's hoping.... :)
Me to and 4 for the Quarters..... :p
As good a stadium as it is, I'm not sure why there are games being played at the Millenium if the Welsh FA don't want to join in or contribute???
Plenty of other options albeit not 80,000 seats.....
Beckenham Boy
22-12-2011, 04:16 PM
Yes both have had the letters!
ChristalPalace
22-12-2011, 04:19 PM
http://www.cpfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10323~2556089,00.html
Palace youngsters Nathaniel Clyne and Wilfried Zaha have been named on the long-list for the GB football team for the 2012 London Olympics.
Both players have enjoyed fantastic seasons so far with Clyne winning the Championship's Player of the Month award for October and Zaha scoring five goals and earning rave reviews for his performances in the Carling Cup.
Zaha has already expressed his delight on his twitter feed, saying: "Nominated for Team GB olympic football team :) #buzzing".
Both players have until mid-January to confirm whether they wish to be considered for inclusion in the final squad.
2023
EagleSE24
22-12-2011, 04:26 PM
Has the full long list been released? Saw that three Celtic players were nominated too.
Well done to Zaha and Clyne. Well deserved and is a great honour for us.
hell yeah. Forget TEAM GB it's ALLLLL ABOUT TEAM WILF!!
Absolution
22-12-2011, 04:45 PM
Looks like Beckham is being picked..
Wonder how many Welsh players Pearce actually knows other than Bale & Ramsey??
King William
22-12-2011, 04:52 PM
Me to and 4 for the Quarters..... :p
As good a stadium as it is, I'm not sure why there are games being played at the Millenium if the Welsh FA don't want to join in or contribute???
Plenty of other options albeit not 80,000 seats.....
has it been announced yet if team GB get to the Q/F etc what dates/stadium it will be?
ive got q-final tixs for cardiff on the 4th augst
Jono14
22-12-2011, 04:55 PM
Got 2 final tickets, can't wait to see him in action :D
exiledeagle1
22-12-2011, 05:04 PM
Well done on the nominations but I really feel that sports like football, tennis, basketball, tennis etc should be contested by the amateur players of the sport.
thereichstuff
22-12-2011, 06:17 PM
Looks like Beckham is being picked..
Wonder how many Welsh players Pearce actually knows other than Bale , Ramsey and williams
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Mad Raschic Ken
23-12-2011, 07:42 AM
I've got tickets for the 3rd GB group game, the QF in Cardiff and the SF at Old Trafford, plus another group game at Coventry that won't involve GB. Would be great to see our boys in the squad, but I'd imagine that it will be a pretty long long list!
Mad Raschic Ken
23-12-2011, 07:46 AM
Well done on the nominations but I really feel that sports like football, tennis, basketball, tennis etc should be contested by the amateur players of the sport.
In the past I'd have agreed, but hardly any of the Olympic sports are amateur these days. Athletics certainly isn't any more. I think football is done well at the Olympics with largely young squads and a few over age players. It gives some of the young up and coming players a taste of a big international competition.
Very pleased for Wilf and it shows what progress he has made within the last 12 months.
However, will he make the final squad? IMHO No!
CallMeBernard
23-12-2011, 08:55 AM
Wonder how many Welsh players Pearce actually knows other than Bale & Ramsey??
How many others are worth knowing?:o :vader:
thehalifaxman
23-12-2011, 09:13 AM
Williams
zonin2000
23-12-2011, 09:23 AM
Well done on the nominations but I really feel that sports like football, tennis, basketball, tennis etc should be contested by the amateur players of the sport.
Why?
johnbush
23-12-2011, 09:42 AM
Well done on the nominations but I really feel that sports like football, tennis, basketball, tennis etc should be contested by the amateur players of the sport.
How things change!
Alec Stewart's father, Micky, was selected to play for the England football team at the Melbourne Olympics in 1956. Fifa wouldn't allow him to do so, as he was a professional /cricketer!:(
Reps AJ
23-12-2011, 10:05 AM
Its nice recognition for the players, but personally I would rather not have football at the Olympics and I definitely don't want a GB team
andy m
23-12-2011, 10:08 AM
Its nice recognition for the players, but personally I would rather not have football at the Olympics and I definitely don't want a GB team
To be honest I felt the same until I read that Zaha and Clyne might get selected - I don't know why the idea hadn't occurred to me before. Suddenly I'm interested!
Skid Row
23-12-2011, 10:17 AM
Come someone please explain to me why in every other sport the countries that make up GB are separate entities yet in the Olyimpics they are not?
I dont get it.
GreatGonzo
23-12-2011, 10:24 AM
Come someone please explain to me why in every other sport the countries that make up GB are separate entities yet in the Olyimpics they are not?
I dont get it.
Rugby League
Cycling
There are lots of sports represented by a GB team. We split for the commonwealths in many of them.
Big Blue Eagle
23-12-2011, 10:33 AM
Football, Cricket & Rugby Union are almost the only sports where there are Eng, Wales, Scots, NI teams - and cricket is usually England & Wales together
HorshamEagle
23-12-2011, 07:11 PM
Come someone please explain to me why in every other sport the countries that make up GB are separate entities yet in the Olyimpics they are not?
I dont get it.
Just because :hmph:
GodstoneEagle
24-12-2011, 12:14 PM
Come someone please explain to me why in every other sport the countries that make up GB are separate entities yet in the Olyimpics they are not?
I dont get it.
England isn't a country according to the UN, GB is.
It's just a few sports that allow us to compete individually. In FIFA the other exceptions are The Faroes (part of Denmark) and another that I can't remember.
1fb4
Gladys Allover
24-12-2011, 12:20 PM
Its nice recognition for the players, but personally I would rather not have football at the Olympics and I definitely don't want a GB team
Probably should be in an Olympic thread somewhere but agree with the above. The Olympics should be the pinnacle of the sports involved, which it is for athletics, swimming, sailing, hockey etc.
For golf, tennis, football etc it isn't the biggest thing they should win so shouldn't be in it. They are only there to attract more sponsorship and viewers.
Sunny Fan
24-12-2011, 02:57 PM
England isn't a country according to the UN, GB is.
It's just a few sports that allow us to compete individually. In FIFA the other exceptions are The Faroes (part of Denmark) and another that I can't remember.
[pedant alert]GB isn't a country according to the UN, UK is.[/pedant alert]
[pedant alert]GB isn't a country according to the UN, UK is.[/pedant alert]
When I sent a letter to the UK a while back I was required by the post office to change U.K. to the United Kingdom. Never quite found out why!
Pistol Knight
24-12-2011, 04:03 PM
coz they dont like us.......
chelmsfordeagle
24-12-2011, 04:10 PM
Probably should be in an Olympic thread somewhere but agree with the above. The Olympics should be the pinnacle of the sports involved, which it is for athletics, swimming, sailing, hockey etc.
For golf, tennis, football etc it isn't the biggest thing they should win so shouldn't be in it. They are only there to attract more sponsorship and viewers.
i dont mind 'big' sports being in the Olympics but id like to see them try to do something original in them. For example football could be a 32 team random draw competition, tennis could be a mixed sex team tournament and golf could play as teams using stableford scoring system.
also for some countires the Olympics is considered the pinnacle. I rememember seeing a article about Diementiava (sp) that said her Olympic gold was considered more improtant in Russia than Sharapova and Myskinas grand slams. Not sure how true this this.
DaveP
18-04-2012, 10:59 AM
Just been reading an article in todays Daily Mail which states that Nathaniel Clyne has made the cut for the next stage of the selection process for the Olympic team.
No mention of Wilf though but would imagine he would have made it too surely, it was cut from 119 players to 98, will eventually be cut down to a squad of 18.
Windsor_Eagle
18-04-2012, 11:01 AM
Clyne and Zaha were in my GB olympic team when I took the GB management job on in football manager. Cracking goal scored by wilf vs. Costa Rica!:p
Sp1Eagle
13-06-2012, 12:41 PM
http://www.cpfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10323~2810401,00.html
Crystal Palace are delighted to announce that Wilfried Zaha has been called up to Team GB by Stuart Pearce.
The call up caps a remarkable season for the highly rated youngster, where a string of blistering performances saw the youngster voted the npower Championship young player of the year for the 2011/12 season.
Wilf has been selected as part of Pearce's provisional 35, with the squad expected to be whittled down to its final 18 and four standbys on July 7. A product of the Palace academy, Zaha burst onto the scene in 2010, scoring on his debut against Leicester City. Now the winger is likely to join up with Craig Bellamy after the Liverpool star let it slip last month that he had been selected.
AmericanEAGLE.
13-06-2012, 12:42 PM
Brilliant achievement..well done Wilf :lux:
Adlerhorst
13-06-2012, 12:45 PM
I wonder why silent on Clyne. Is it because he didn't make it or do we not care now (is he technically still a Palace player?).
Obviously well done Wilf.
cpfc4evandeva
13-06-2012, 12:55 PM
Obviously hope that he doesn't get injured but what a fantastic advert for our academy!
Shipp Ahoy!
13-06-2012, 12:59 PM
Well done Wilf! One hell of an achievement, that should inflate his value even more.
Guessing lack of mention for Clyne suggests he didn't make it which I find surprising, as I can only think of Naughtan as a better candidate should he be fit.
cpfcben
13-06-2012, 01:00 PM
35 to 18. Will be tricky for him to make the final 18 especially as Beckham will play his role as a right sided midfielder.
I hope Pearce doesn't take the PC route on this team and although, it's a GB team, the English players selected should be those who may make a break through into the full England team in the next 3-4 years.
DaveP
13-06-2012, 01:05 PM
Excellent news and well done to him.
If he does make the complete final squad i guess he will miss the majority of pre-season with us?
eagle mart
13-06-2012, 01:13 PM
Am sure Giggs will go back to Sir Alex waxing lyrical.
What a huge stage to showcase his talents. A stage he is destined for. Who are the others? He is certainly good enough to make the cut.
FishFace09
13-06-2012, 01:23 PM
Well done Wilf! One hell of an achievement, that should inflate his value even more.
Guessing lack of mention for Clyne suggests he didn't make it which I find surprising, as I can only think of Naughtan as a better candidate should he be fit.
Walker if fit, and Richards is still only 23
rhynoeagle
13-06-2012, 01:24 PM
Next cut-down is a hard one. Would be brilliant for him to play for us though!
thehalifaxman
13-06-2012, 01:29 PM
1fc1
who else is in the 35? Can't find it anywhere
CPFC_DAVE77
13-06-2012, 01:31 PM
It would be great if he makes it, but admit it will be tough.
Latvian Eagle
13-06-2012, 01:36 PM
who else is in the 35? Can't find it anywhere
I believe it should be published on Friday. I can't confirm if any or all of these are actually in the 35 man preliminary squad but these are ones I have seen mentioned lately.
David Beckham
Frank Lampard
Joe Cole
Daniel Sturridge
Wilfried Zaha
Jason Steele
Jack Butland
Alex McCarthy
Jordan Rhodes
Gareth Bale
Aaron Ramsey
Craig Bellamy
Joe Allen
Neil Taylor
Ryan Giggs
EagleSE24
13-06-2012, 01:37 PM
Who else is on it?
Very brief internet search doesnt seem to reveal the whole list. Just snippets. So in addition to the mighty Wilf, there's Rhodes, Beckham, Giggs, Bellamy, Neil Taylor, Gareth Bale, Joe Allen, Jason Steele, James Tomkins, Daniel Sturridge and possibly Frank Lampard...
knowlesyUCLA
13-06-2012, 01:40 PM
Without wishing to make an overly politically correct point, Zaha is exactly the type of player that a Team GB should incorporate. Aside from the fact that he clearly has the game to entertain, he was born in the Ivory Coast, moved over here and made it his home, very much the product of our academy and the London area, he should be in the last squad. Simple as that.
Baffled Bob 2
13-06-2012, 01:46 PM
Without wishing to make an overly politically correct point, Zaha is exactly the type of player that a Team GB should incorporate. Aside from the fact that he clearly has the game to entertain, he was born in the Ivory Coast, moved over here and made it his home, very much the product of our academy and the London area, he should be in the last squad. Simple as that.
But he will miss the Aldershot friendly... :p
thehalifaxman
13-06-2012, 01:50 PM
Without wishing to make an overly politically correct point, Zaha is exactly the type of player that a Team GB should incorporate. Aside from the fact that he clearly has the game to entertain, he was born in the Ivory Coast, moved over here and made it his home, very much the product of our academy and the London area, he should be in the last squad. Simple as that.
So basically as he wasn't born in the UK he'll fit in with the rest of the GB squad :o :lux:
Joking of course, have tickets to Wembley, going with Charlton, Wolves and Liverpool supporters. Would love to boast how Palace are the team most represented :lux: :lux:
thehalifaxman
13-06-2012, 01:59 PM
I love how our club has the dignity to support our players in internationals rather than moan about the inconvenience it is to their pre season. Makes me proud to be palace
Civic
13-06-2012, 02:03 PM
Would love to see Wilf doing his stuff. Bring it on!
PauLo
13-06-2012, 02:07 PM
I love how our club has the dignity to support our players in internationals rather than moan about the inconvenience it is to their pre season. Makes me proud to be palace
Dunno about that? Wasn't everyone pretty pissed off when Williams got injured when playing for Wales U21's?
thehalifaxman
13-06-2012, 02:20 PM
Dunno about that? Wasn't everyone pretty pissed off when Williams got injured when playing for Wales U21's?
We announced it on our site he had got the call up and gave the impression that the club was very proud of him.
Only people on the BBS were throwing a Feguson/Wenger to my memory.
glaziers fan
13-06-2012, 02:36 PM
congrats. I expect him to make the 18. Beckham will surely play centre mid at his age?
EaglesMad
13-06-2012, 05:40 PM
Good luck Wilf - really hope you make it - will be credit for your last season, and your cracking season to come!!!
Gark Moldberg
13-06-2012, 05:48 PM
I love how our club has the dignity to support our players in internationals rather than moan about the inconvenience it is to their pre season. Makes me proud to be palace
I'm sure I remember Dougie having a bit of a moan a few months ago about losing both Clyne and Zaha. I can't find anything at the moment to back that up though.
thehalifaxman
13-06-2012, 05:59 PM
I'm sure I remember Dougie having a bit of a moan a few months ago about losing both Clyne and Zaha. I can't find anything at the moment to back that up though.
I'm sure you dreamt it Mark ;) We are a classy club us :o
Palacedog
13-06-2012, 06:06 PM
If he gets injured who do we get compensation from ?
Baffled Bob 2
13-06-2012, 06:08 PM
If he gets injured who do we get compensation from ?
Seb Coe
thehalifaxman
13-06-2012, 06:13 PM
If he gets injured who do we get compensation from ?
Plenty left for that apparently. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18421211
David of Kent
13-06-2012, 06:14 PM
Walker if fit, and Richards is still only 23
Richards is 23, but born before 1/1/89 so if he were in it would be as an over age player
Shame they don't just release the names
eagle101
13-06-2012, 06:14 PM
I really hope he makes the 18, would be a great experience from him and a fantastic endorsement for the club.
I worry he'll be left out for some Man Utd reserve player though :(
PalaceForever
14-06-2012, 11:40 AM
2113
Really hope he makes the final squad too, good luck Wilf!
Chris K
14-06-2012, 11:53 AM
Since being built i've said that i'm not setting foot in the new Wembley until Palace get there. However, the possibility of seeing Wilf get an Olympic medal would bring that forward
ChristalPalace
15-06-2012, 10:57 AM
Since being built i've said that i'm not setting foot in the new Wembley until Palace get there.
Same.
Wilf or no Wilf, the Olympics won't change that either.
Still haven't quite got over losing the Carling Cup semi on penalties. :sob:
East-End Eagle
15-06-2012, 12:01 PM
Without wishing to make an overly politically correct point, Zaha is exactly the type of player that a Team GB should incorporate. Aside from the fact that he clearly has the game to entertain, he was born in the Ivory Coast, moved over here and made it his home, very much the product of our academy and the London area, he should be in the last squad. Simple as that.
I agree 100%, but I think as an earlier poster mentioned he will miss out to a ManU reserve...
Shame he hasn't made the final squad but hopefully he will get some more games for England u21s over the next year or so.
Surprised there are no Scotland players in the squad or did they all decide not to participate?
Pistol Knight
28-06-2012, 07:38 PM
Shame he hasn't made the final squad but hopefully he will get some more games for England u21s over the next year or so.
Surprised there are no Scotland players in the squad or did they all decide not to participate?
Link to squad?
SilentAssassin
28-06-2012, 07:47 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Britain_Olympic_football_team
Am I missing something here? Victor Moses is in the squad
Shame he hasn't made the final squad but hopefully he will get some more games for England u21s over the next year or so.
The squad hasnt beeen announced
Pistol Knight
28-06-2012, 07:54 PM
Thats what I thought, it was Beckham that said he was not in the team, but team not annouced yet?
Thats what I thought, it was Beckham that said he was not in the team, but team not annouced yet?
Next week I think
HIPEMENT
28-06-2012, 07:56 PM
That link shows wilf as being number 18 anyways
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Britain_Olympic_football_team
Am I missing something here? Victor Moses is in the squad
That's where I saw it too - but its wikipedia so could just be that someone made it up lol
Shipsisourking
28-06-2012, 07:56 PM
Has it been announced? If it hasn't why has it been reported that beckham is not in the squad?
Raggy
28-06-2012, 08:15 PM
That's where I saw it too - but its wikipedia so could just be that someone made it up lol
doesn't seem real - no scots or norn irish
Beanie
28-06-2012, 08:28 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Britain_Olympic_football_team
Am I missing something here? Victor Moses is in the squad
It's wikipedia - sadly can't be relied on. It was said that no plyer would go to Euros and Olympics - Butland??
Beanie
28-06-2012, 08:30 PM
Has it been announced? If it hasn't why has it been reported that beckham is not in the squad?
No hasn't been announced, it's Beckham who has said he's not in the squad.
Leopald Stotch
28-06-2012, 08:32 PM
It's wikipedia - sadly can't be relied on. It was said that no plyer would go to Euros and Olympics - Butland??
Isn't that an amusement park in Br***ton?
It's wikipedia - sadly can't be relied on. It was said that no plyer would go to Euros and Olympics - Butland??
When Butland was added to the euro squad they said he would still be in Team GB as he would probably not play in the euros.
The wiki page has Craig Cathcart in it who is Norther Irish.
I see somone has edited to replace Moses with Zaha now :p :D
Shipsisourking
28-06-2012, 09:14 PM
No hasn't been announced, it's Beckham who has said he's not in the squad.
Cheers, poor dave
Scrumpy
28-06-2012, 09:17 PM
The squad hasn't been announced. Wiki cannot be relied upon. Zaha won young player of the year so
I would be surprised if he didn't make the team
Beckenham Boy
29-06-2012, 07:58 AM
Wiki now says Squad not announced
glaziers fan
29-06-2012, 09:54 AM
I think it's poor that they didn't release details of the 35 so we, the fans, can see who is contention. I also think it's disgraceful that Beckham has been ommitted. Micah Richards should have been left out for Beckham. Pearce actually hasn't got a clue. He called up Zaha 4 months late as well.
Beanie
29-06-2012, 10:15 AM
When Butland was added to the euro squad they said he would still be in Team GB as he would probably not play in the euros.
The wiki page has Craig Cathcart in it who is Norther Irish.
I see somone has edited to replace Moses with Zaha now :p :D
Can see their point about Butland not playing - but it was supposed to be to ensure they all got a rest. He was doing all the training for the Euros and will do all the training for the Olympics. Not sure when he gets a break, still doesn't matter to Palace!
1f48
LLCOOLSTEVE
01-07-2012, 10:27 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jul/01/london-2012-olympics-gb-football
Marvin Sordell is a surprise inclusion in the Great Britain Olympic football squad which Stuart Pearce will announce on Monday. The 21-year-old striker made only three appearances for Bolton Wanderers last season following a £3m transfer from Watford in January but has scored two goals in seven appearances for Pearce's England Under-21 side.
Other more familiar names scheduled to be announced include Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge, Josh McEachran and Ryan Bertrand, Manchester United's Tom Cleverley, Swansea City's Joe Allen, Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey, Blackburn Rovers' Jason Lowe and Birmingham City's Jack Butland.
There is no place for Sunderland's Connor Wickham or Liverpool's Jonjo Shelvey but Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs and Tottenham Hotspur's Steve Caulker could be included alongside the much-coveted Crystal Palace pair Nathaniel Clyne and Wilfried Zaha. Although born in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast, Zaha has elected to represent England at international level.
pardew's shorts
01-07-2012, 10:33 PM
Could...
Gollum
01-07-2012, 10:34 PM
It reads as though Zaha and Clyne could be in the squad...
LLCOOLSTEVE
01-07-2012, 10:35 PM
Tottenham Hotspur's Steve Caulker could...
...
1_Neil_Warnock
01-07-2012, 10:38 PM
Fingers crossed, would be a fantastic achievement for our academy if either are picked.
LLCOOLSTEVE
01-07-2012, 10:39 PM
Dom Fifield wouldnt report it without very good info
spt1978
01-07-2012, 10:48 PM
Hopefully increases any amouht a tribuneral would award us for Nat.
LLCOOLSTEVE
01-07-2012, 10:55 PM
Anyways lets hope they are both included, would be fantastic for them....
The Omen
01-07-2012, 10:58 PM
Really hope it is true. If they are included, I may even try and get to one of the games
Ade 70
01-07-2012, 10:59 PM
Anyways lets hope they are both included, would be fantastic for them....
This^^^^^^^^^:lux:
newbureagle
01-07-2012, 11:04 PM
Please let this be true! One would be great, two would be brilliant, about time we got some credit!
PauLo
01-07-2012, 11:12 PM
God damn it. If they're in the squad, I'm going to have to watch something to do with the sodding olympics.
FromSelhurst
02-07-2012, 06:52 AM
richards would keep clyne out. still a good achievement.
Timbo
02-07-2012, 07:08 AM
Dom Fifield wouldnt report it without very good info
Report what without good info, it says they COULD be in the squad, not that they are
I'll be working in the Athletes Village at the 'Lympics. Does this makes them 'Athletes' and will Jess Ennis drop here restraining order on me?
FraserH
02-07-2012, 07:41 AM
Knowing our luck both will get into the squad, play the first game and break their legs
Latvian Eagle
02-07-2012, 08:04 AM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jul/01/london-2012-olympics-gb-football?newsfeed=true
Looks like Clyne and Zaha could be in after all...
Mad Raschic Ken
02-07-2012, 08:04 AM
richards would keep clyne out. still a good achievement.
Richards might play at centre back though. The squad will only have 18 men in it, so with 14 playing in most games and a second keeper included, all outfield players would be likely to get game time at some point.
Let's hope they get the nod.
Mad Raschic Ken
02-07-2012, 08:05 AM
Knowing our luck both will get into the squad, play the first game and break their legs
That's probably the only way Clyne would end up signing a new contract at Palace!
thehalifaxman
02-07-2012, 08:19 AM
When is it to be announced? (what time?)
FORZA SELHURST
02-07-2012, 08:20 AM
Apart from the 'could be' thing that everyone else has mentioned I was interested mostly by Fifield's assertion:
"...Wilfried Zaha. Although born in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast, Zaha has elected to represent England at international level"
Is this definite?
When is it to be announced? (what time?)
3pm
cannonballs
02-07-2012, 09:12 AM
@yungzaha Expect the unexpected
eagle101
02-07-2012, 09:39 AM
I really hope I'm wrong, but I have a feeling Wilf is going to be left out :(
Probably just me being a pessimist, though.
CPFC987
02-07-2012, 09:47 AM
Have a feeling he'll be on standby. Hope not.
1fb2
thehalifaxman
02-07-2012, 09:48 AM
Can you take beer to the seats at Olympic football?
Windom Earle
02-07-2012, 11:28 AM
3pm
Exciting:p
eagle mart
02-07-2012, 11:40 AM
Apart from the 'could be' thing that everyone else has mentioned I was interested mostly by Fifield's assertion:
"...Wilfried Zaha. Although born in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast, Zaha has elected to represent England at international level"
Is this definite?
U21 cap...
FishFace09
02-07-2012, 01:59 PM
Official_Zaha.. @yungzaha
That feeling when you can't be bothered at all...
Hmmm...
fioreuk
02-07-2012, 02:01 PM
Neither in:(
FishFace09
02-07-2012, 02:01 PM
Confirmed no Zaha or Clyne
Adlerhorst
02-07-2012, 02:02 PM
http://www.thefa.com/News/team-gb/team-gb-mens-squad-announcement.aspx
Godstone Eagle
02-07-2012, 02:02 PM
Neither Clyne or Zaha in the squad
dan27
02-07-2012, 02:02 PM
Gutted for Wilf. But at least we get him for pre season. #everycloud
Shipp Ahoy!
02-07-2012, 02:03 PM
Basically premiership elite :rolleyes:
Looking for the future bullshit.
I hope they go all the way and half the team gets ****ed before the season.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jul/01/london-2012-olympics-gb-football
Marvin Sordell is a surprise inclusion in the Great Britain Olympic football squad which Stuart Pearce will announce on Monday. The 21-year-old striker made only three appearances for Bolton Wanderers last season following a £3m transfer from Watford in January but has scored two goals in seven appearances for Pearce's England Under-21 side.
Other more familiar names scheduled to be announced include Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge, Josh McEachran and Ryan Bertrand, Manchester United's Tom Cleverley, Swansea City's Joe Allen, Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey, Blackburn Rovers' Jason Lowe and Birmingham City's Jack Butland.
There is no place for Sunderland's Connor Wickham or Liverpool's Jonjo Shelvey but Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs and Tottenham Hotspur's Steve Caulker could be included alongside the much-coveted Crystal Palace pair Nathaniel Clyne and Wilfried Zaha. Although born in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast, Zaha has elected to represent England at international level.
COULD
davematt
02-07-2012, 02:03 PM
Oh well.
Pearce is a **** anyway for leaving out Becks.
herts_palace
02-07-2012, 02:04 PM
Clyne and Zaha don't make the 18. :(
What is the squad then?
It's the team of players that the manager can pick from in games
FishFace09
02-07-2012, 02:04 PM
Sordell and two keepers only Championship players
Zaha > Sordell
dannyboy1807
02-07-2012, 02:05 PM
a shame but inevitable 3 football league players sums up Stuart Pearces knowledge of football.
Butland won't be at Brum for much longer.
FishFace09
02-07-2012, 02:05 PM
What is the squad then?
1500:
BREAKING NEWS
Team GB football squad to compete at London 2012:
Goalkeepers: Jack Butland (Birmingham), Jason Steele (Middlesbrough)
Defenders: Ryan Bertrand (Chelsea), Steven Caulker (Tottenham), Craig Dawson (West Bromwich Albion), Micah Richards (Manchester City), Neil Taylor (Swansea), James Tomkins (West Ham)
Midfielders: Joe Allen (Swansea), Tom Cleverley (Manchester United), Jack Cork (Southampton), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal), Danny Rose (Tottenham)
Forwards: Craig Bellamy (Liverpool), Scott Sinclair (Swansea), Marvin Sordell (Bolton), Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea)
thehalifaxman
02-07-2012, 02:05 PM
Joe Allen (age: 22, hometown: Carmarthen, club: Swansea City, Wales caps: 8)
Craig Bellamy (age: 32, hometown: Cardiff, club: Liverpool, Wales caps: 69, 19 goals)
Ryan Bertrand (age: 22, hometown: Southwark, club: Chelsea, England U21 caps: 16)
Jack Butland (age: 19, hometown: Clevedon, club: Birmingham City, England U21 caps: 6)
Steven Caulker (age: 20, hometown: Feltham, club: Tottenham Hotspur, England U21 caps: 4, 1 goal)
Tom Cleverley (age: 22, hometown: Basingstoke, club: Manchester United, England U21 caps: 16)
Jack Cork (age: 23, hometown: Carshalton, club: Southampton, England U21 caps: 13)
Craig Dawson (age: 22, hometown: Rochdale, club: West Bromwich Albion, England U21 caps: 7, 4 goals)
Ryan Giggs (age: 38, hometown: Cardiff, club: Manchester United, Wales caps: 64, 12 goals)
Aaron Ramsey (age: 21, hometown: Caerphilly, club: Arsenal, Wales caps: 21, 5 goals)
Micah Richards (age: 24, hometown: Birmingham, club: Manchester City, England caps: 13, 1 goal)
Danny Rose (age: 22, hometown: Doncaster, club: Tottenham Hotspur, England U21 caps: 21, 3 goals)
Scott Sinclair (age: 23, hometown: Bath, club: Swansea City, England U21 caps: 7, 1 goal)
Marvin Sordell (age: 21, hometown: Pinner, club: Bolton Wanderers, England U21 caps: 7, 2 goals)
Jason Steele (age: 21, hometown: Newton Aycliffe, club: Middlesbrough, England U21 caps: 1)
Daniel Sturridge (age: 22, hometown: Birmingham, club: Chelsea, England caps: 2)
Neil Taylor (age: 23, hometown: Ruthin, club: Swansea City, Wales caps: 9)
James Tomkins (age: 23, hometown: Basildon, club: West Ham United, England U21 caps: 10)
1fe5
Kuqi32
02-07-2012, 02:06 PM
Sordell and two keepers only Championship players
Zaha > Sordell
He isn't even Championship anymore - he's made 3 appearances for Bolton, so that makes him better than Wilf :p :rolleyes:
**** off Stuart Pearce.
Woosie
02-07-2012, 02:06 PM
Sordell and two keepers only Championship players
Zaha > Sordell
I'm inclined to agree but Sordell has scored 21 goals in 71 games for Watford. Wilf has scored half as many in more games. It's not all about goals but that's how it will be seen.
Danny Rose, jesus
Pearce is clueless
thehalifaxman
02-07-2012, 02:07 PM
Pretty weak imo
jamesc_24
02-07-2012, 02:07 PM
Stuart Pearce, fast becoming my most hated manager of all time.
FromSelhurst
02-07-2012, 02:07 PM
amazed danny rose has been selected.
SE23 Eagle
02-07-2012, 02:07 PM
Sigh.
Premiership premiership premiership.
FishFace09
02-07-2012, 02:07 PM
He isn't even Championship anymore - he's made 3 appearances for Bolton, so that makes him better than Wilf :p :rolleyes:
**** off Stuart Pearce.
Yeah I know but they got relegated :D
Bale and Smalling injured?
West Dorset Exi
02-07-2012, 02:08 PM
I do not think we have a chance, who will score the goals?
Latvian Eagle
02-07-2012, 02:09 PM
Who the f**k are Caulker and Dawson?
Sordell barely played the back end of last season either!
rhynoeagle
02-07-2012, 02:09 PM
Gutted. Sordell and Rose are awful!
dannyboy1807
02-07-2012, 02:09 PM
well it saves me money was thinking about going to a GB game now I don't have to bother.
FraserH
02-07-2012, 02:09 PM
Expected.
West Dorset Exi
02-07-2012, 02:09 PM
At least Zaha will be fresh for us.
Jono14
02-07-2012, 02:09 PM
Such an average team. Zaha is better than Sordell, Pearce is an idiot regardless of not including Wilf
rhynoeagle
02-07-2012, 02:09 PM
Who the f**k are Caulker and Dawson?
Sordell barely played the back end of last season either!
Caulker is a very very good player. A lot of game time in the last 2 years for Bristol and Swansea.
Kuqi32
02-07-2012, 02:10 PM
Yeah I know but they got relegated :D
Bale and Smalling injured?
Oh yeah :clown:
My bad :hi:
pardew's shorts
02-07-2012, 02:10 PM
Rose and Sordell get in ahead of Wilf.
Pearce has just said: "form plays a big part."
The man is a ******* clown.
England will have Pearce to blame if Wilf decides to choose the Ivory Coast - arguably he's already cost England the services of Moses.
Scrumpy
02-07-2012, 02:10 PM
So the "Young Player of the Year" doesnt make the squad, yet apparently "form" is important. How fcuking clueless is Pearce?
Penstone Eagle
02-07-2012, 02:12 PM
Sad for Zaha, but I just know he'd have got injured by some hacker of a defender
Pistol Knight
02-07-2012, 02:12 PM
thats blown that then!
Norwoodguy
02-07-2012, 02:13 PM
I have no idea on what basis Pearce was made coach of the GB squad, I never rated him as U21 coach, and there are plenty of decent coaches who could easily do a better job (Grady/Coppell/O Driscoll)
Think he is a mediocre coach in charge of a vital stage of English progress on the international stage.
Norwoodguy
02-07-2012, 02:13 PM
double post
FromSelhurst
02-07-2012, 02:13 PM
maybe ..
------------------ butland
richards --- caulker --- tomkins --- bertrand
------------- cleverly -- ramsey
bellamy ---------- giggs ----------- sinclair
------------------- sturridge
bellamy can't play 2 games in a week so zaha not being included is strange, why have rose, taylor and bertrand as left defence cover.
PauLo
02-07-2012, 02:14 PM
Yay, don't have to watch any olympic stuff now!
Gutted for Wilf though. I haven't even heard of quite a few of them :confused:
pardew's shorts
02-07-2012, 02:15 PM
He keeps banging on about form. How does that explain the Sordell selection then (to name just one)?
Wish I was in the presser. The man is a joke. As I said elsewhere, Roy clearly doesn't rate him at all. The sooner he leaves the FA the better.
West Dorset Exi
02-07-2012, 02:17 PM
Totally agree with the comments about Pearce, how did he get the job? Perhaps Hodgson, might have a re-think on him being U21 manager?
2043
Wish I was in the presser.
One of these?
http://www.appliancist.com/electronic-pants-presser.jpg
SexualChocolate
02-07-2012, 02:19 PM
Danny Rose, jesus
Pearce is clueless
^This^
He's pissing useless.
Shipp Ahoy!
02-07-2012, 02:23 PM
How many games has I play for Chelsea so I get automatically selected Bertrand played last season?
Halfwayline
02-07-2012, 02:23 PM
5 full Welsh internationals and 2 full England players. To be fair you couldn't have Bellemy, Giggs, Beckham and Zaha on the wings.
A bit surprised that Clyne wasn't selected as he can deputise at left back in an emergency.
In the end you had to trust that he has got it right as he has watched all these players in the same way that you must trust DF and the coaching team as they watch the players every day while we watch then every couple of weeks.
JAS78
02-07-2012, 02:24 PM
Well Done Pearce you ****
Jukesy
02-07-2012, 02:28 PM
If Zaha and Clyne had been playing in the Premiershite - they would be in.
Pistol Knight
02-07-2012, 02:30 PM
I have no idea on what basis Pearce was made coach of the GB squad, I never rated him as U21 coach, and there are plenty of decent coaches who could easily do a better job (Grady/Coppell/O Driscoll)
Think he is a mediocre coach in charge of a vital stage of English progress on the international stage.
Mix that up with the "Head of Elite Development" Southgate & Brooking and they wonder where English football is going wrong!! FFS
How has he watched ANY players over the last 6 weeks!
glaziers fan
02-07-2012, 02:32 PM
For those who didn't realise what a clown Pearce was before this squad was announced, this is for them.
I'm surprised there aren't more Man Utd players in there. Aren't you? Full of Premiership rejects though, and most are ******* awful. Stuart Pearce and that C UNT Gareth Southgate are the reasons England are completely ****ed for the next 10 years. Everything we achieve will be despite them. Only Hodgson can save us; he at least has a clue.
AmericanEAGLE.
02-07-2012, 02:35 PM
Sordell and Rose over Zaha? Jesus wept. Pearce is a f**king idiot.
CPFC_R_GREAT
02-07-2012, 02:37 PM
Only Sordell and Butland make it in as the only Championship representatives. Both of whom have just been relegated.
RON GADD
02-07-2012, 02:40 PM
I hope Clyne & Zaha were aware very early on that it was unlikely they'd actually get a look in even though named? in the priovisional squad otherwise it could affect their outlook.
Still looking on the bright side at least Zaha will feature in the pre-season friendlies now!!
I hope Clyne & Zaha were aware very early on that it was unlikely they'd actually get a look in even though named? in the priovisional squad otherwise it could affect their outlook.
Still looking on the bright side at least Zaha will feature in the pre-season friendlies now!!
Per his Tweets - he was gutted he wasn't picked.
I'm sure Dougie is already making sure he is not down for too long
RON GADD
02-07-2012, 02:41 PM
Still at least we will see Zaha in the pre-season friendlies now!!
DE - Glad All Over
02-07-2012, 02:43 PM
Hey ho, knowing our luck he prob would have got injured, so good thing.
evvo111
02-07-2012, 02:45 PM
Pearce is a c*nt.
Gooders
02-07-2012, 02:54 PM
Big surprise. :rolleyes:
Braders
02-07-2012, 02:57 PM
Unsurprising.
How Stuart Pearce keeps getting work, I will never know. Useless.
Ismale
02-07-2012, 03:00 PM
Come on now people! are you REALLY suprised?? Pearce,great player & character that he was for Forest & England,is absolutely F***ing clueless as a coach/manager!! He's only got to where he is in the game thanks to the "Old boys" network that exists in the F.A. same goes for those 2 other failures Southgate & Brooking!! :rolleyes:
What i find distastefull is & the same happened with Beckham,Wilf being named in the original 35 man preliminary was no doubt just a token gesture as Wilf is young championship player of the year,IMO Pearce never,at any time,was gonna include him in the final 18 so why string him along & give him false hope?
Pearce thinks he's some sort of big shot,a "oh look at me! im so controversial & my own man" prick! He's more f***ing Bonio than Mourinhio! Idiot,still,at Least Wilf be available for a full pre-season,hope he keeps his chin up & gets down to work & show just how wrong Pearce is!
We all love ya Wilf!!!! :lux:
crenoleagle
02-07-2012, 03:02 PM
Unsurprising.
How Stuart Pearce keeps getting work, I will never know. Useless.
Because he has pleased everyone that matters - the Premier League and the FA (that loves the Premier League)
Beanie
02-07-2012, 03:03 PM
Nice to see the press so spot on again isn't it.
Squad fits the tournament, nothing squad for a nothing tournament, football really shouldn't be in the Olympics, but that's another matter.
If Zaha really wanted it, sorry he missed out, but on the bright side, I bet pre-season with Palace will be a lot more fun!
1f75
Popester
02-07-2012, 03:03 PM
Danny Rose? Seriously, how is he in the squad?
AndyStreet
02-07-2012, 03:07 PM
And to think, Pearce actually applied for the England job. A small minority of people wanted him to get it too. Unbelievable.
PalaceForever
02-07-2012, 03:08 PM
What a twat Pearce is - does he only watch the Premiership? Very disappointed for Wilf and Clyne...I will be hoping that Pearce falls flat on his face in this tournament.
rednblue eagle
02-07-2012, 03:12 PM
Dissapointing but at least we will have a fully rested Zaha for the start of the season.
Strange thing is that for the U21's which was selected by Pearce, Zaha had a great debut and looked really promising. He said he 'picked the team on form' but given Zaha won young player of the year in the championship last year that clearly is not the case.
Baffled Bob 2
02-07-2012, 03:13 PM
One of the things that has most impressed me about Hodgson's brief tenure is the way he despatched Pearce without sentiment alomost immediately.
PalaceForever
02-07-2012, 03:18 PM
Love to hear a good reason as to why Sordell and Rose can get in ahead of Zaha.
Sorry for Wilf, but from a selfish point of view I think this is a blessing in disguise.
If he had have been picked and then made a name for himself in the GB team, there would be a lot more interest from Prem. clubs.
It's surprising when you look at some of the names included in the squad, but from a Palace perspective, at least he'll be fresh for us and won't have had any outside influence to turn his head, as so often happens when players mix away from their usual teammates.
thehalifaxman
02-07-2012, 03:22 PM
assuming rose was a last minute call up to replace bale :(
Poor old Wilf :(
les aigles
02-07-2012, 03:40 PM
It is such a shame as it would have been amazing experience for both of them. Would have been great for all of us as well.
Won't bother buying any of the over-priced tickets that are left now!
Latvian Eagle
02-07-2012, 03:58 PM
Love to hear a good reason as to why Sordell and Rose can get in ahead of Zaha.
"Bigger clubs" probably. :rolleyes:
cpfcben
02-07-2012, 04:01 PM
Sordell over Zaha. What a joke! Embarrassing. I have ticket for the GB game at Wembley and for the final. I think I will be trying to flog these.
Harry Holmesdale
02-07-2012, 04:03 PM
Dom Fifield wouldnt report it without very good info
Good old Dom
PalaceForever
02-07-2012, 04:04 PM
I have ticket for the GB game at Wembley and for the final. I think I will be trying to flog these.
I feel a bit like that now too.
Gooders
02-07-2012, 04:05 PM
I understand all the posts about how it's good news in that he won't get injured or get his head turned, etc, but I feel gutted for him and it's really bad news for clubs like ours I'm afraid - it just confirms to young exciting players that they're better off warming their arses on Premier League benches than they are actually playing football for a "lesser" club.
Can you imagine countries like Spain, Portugal, Germany or Italy putting an absolute :clown: like Stuart Pearce in charge of anything to do with the development of young players?
No. Me either.
Basingstoke Eagle
02-07-2012, 04:18 PM
Ive often thought we are seen as a small unfashionable club by many & that has hindered some of our players getting international recognition,but in many cases i think as supporters we arent always the best judges.In this case though Stuart Pearce is just a clueless knob,end of.
Lee sinnots ear
02-07-2012, 04:25 PM
Sad for Zaha, but I just know he'd have got injured by some hacker of a defender
My thoughts exactly:p
Cleon
02-07-2012, 04:37 PM
It's sad for him, and I don't see how it can be a bonus to Palace. This was literally a once in a lifetime opportunity to play in the first and maybe last Team GB football squad, and certainly the only time in front of home support.
That the team is solely made up of players of Premiership teams is a disgrace. **** Pearce, the man is a complete and utter moron.
thehalifaxman
02-07-2012, 04:43 PM
I feel a bit like that now too.
and me :(
thehalifaxman
02-07-2012, 04:44 PM
Who is on standby then? Can we have standbys? What is the last date they could nip in and replace someone?
Gooders
02-07-2012, 04:47 PM
Who's this Giggs fella by the way - an up and comer?
danpalace07
02-07-2012, 04:55 PM
The day that **** Pearce becomes England manager is the day I give up on them. Clueless, useless prick.
Always an Eagle
02-07-2012, 04:56 PM
Who's this Giggs fella by the way - an up and comer?
When he's let loose in the Olympic village he probably will be ;)
DaveTuttles
02-07-2012, 05:03 PM
ANOTHER THREAD TITLE CHANGE REQUEST
1fa6
TheCharmer
02-07-2012, 05:16 PM
yes dom got this one wrong, clyne wasnt even in the 32 was he?
RDSdaEAGLE
02-07-2012, 06:26 PM
yes dom got this one wrong, clyne wasnt even in the 32 was he?
He didn't get it wrong. He said they could feature, not that they would.
TopKnot
02-07-2012, 06:55 PM
I am now officially hoping that team GB go out as soon as possible with the heaviest defeats possible. **** 'em :veryangry
imashed
02-07-2012, 07:10 PM
Wilf has probably played more 1st team games than 2 or 3 of these prem squad players put together who are never gonna make at there clubs stuffed with ready made foreign imports.
Chester 76
02-07-2012, 07:51 PM
OTT reaction, Zaha was not in competition with Sordell for a place. From that squad the likeliest player to play on the left is Scott Sinclair at present a far better player than Zaha.
Pistol Knight
02-07-2012, 07:53 PM
I am now officially hoping that team GB go out as soon as possible with the heaviest defeats possible. **** 'em :veryangry
:p :p
EaglesMad
02-07-2012, 08:06 PM
Unlucky Wilf! Don't hope that players get injured, but was so hoping that he would make it - would have been amazing to watch him for GB, let alone for him!
Next season, he can show them what they were missing!!!!!!!
rhiannapaul
02-07-2012, 08:40 PM
OTT reaction, Zaha was not in competition with Sordell for a place. From that squad the likeliest player to play on the left is Scott Sinclair at present a far better player than Zaha.
bolexs is Sinclair better than Wilf !
Wilf will be as big as Messi you wait
dave_who_ru
02-07-2012, 08:50 PM
bolexs is Sinclair better than Wilf !
Wilf will be as big as Messi you wait
I'm afraid yes and no.
Pint of Speroni
02-07-2012, 08:53 PM
Clyne wasn't even in the 32, this was confirmed by the club.
Lawd Elpus
02-07-2012, 08:54 PM
Wilf on Standby List for GB team.
TomEagle
02-07-2012, 08:55 PM
Stuart Pearce once again proving that he's an inept manager. Surprise surprise.
edit. If somehow GB manage to win a medal, I will retract this statement.
EastbourneEagle
02-07-2012, 09:00 PM
Did we really expect a Palace player to be in the squad??? Pearce is a twat and probably doesn't even know where SP is
west country boy
02-07-2012, 09:10 PM
I'm afraid yes and no.This is almost certainly true. It does not however disprove the fact that Stuart Pearce is a clueless twat who should be kept away from any form of professional sport until the End of Days.
Blind_Eagle
02-07-2012, 09:23 PM
This is almost certainly true. It does not however disprove the fact that Stuart Pearce is a clueless twat who should be kept away from any form of professional sport until the end of days.
I fear you have overlooked the possibility of evening kick offs.
Pistol Knight
02-07-2012, 09:30 PM
Well done pearce Wilf will probably choose Ivory Coast now as 'Physco' is manager of the U21's
The FA must be proud
sci-dogg
02-07-2012, 09:32 PM
It is good news for us, as a couple of good performances from Wilf would have greatly increased the immediate demand for him. He is so integral to our prospects next season that we cannot afford to lose him just yet.
1_Neil_Warnock
02-07-2012, 09:35 PM
Wilf on Standby List for GB team.
Where did you hear this?
west country boy
02-07-2012, 09:41 PM
I fear you have overlooked the possibility of evening kick offs.Ba-doom tish. I have edited my post with Biblical capitalisation and ting. Happy now?
Happy Dayz
02-07-2012, 09:42 PM
Stuart Pearce is a twat, not because he didn't pick Clyne or Zaha he's just a twat!
New LP
02-07-2012, 09:48 PM
So many sour grapes on here.
Blind_Eagle
02-07-2012, 09:55 PM
So many sour grapes on here.
That maybe. But Stuart Pearce is still a twat however you choose to milk the marsupial.
st albans
02-07-2012, 10:31 PM
I have no interest in the GB team, the Olympics generally, and our players getting injured in a pointless game of football that no-one really cares about
laggin
03-07-2012, 03:26 AM
bolexs is Sinclair better than Wilf !
Wilf will be as big as Messi you wait
keep taking the medication
Jordan's Jacket
03-07-2012, 05:27 AM
It's quite amusing how seriously Pearce is taking this, when no-one else really cares about footie at the Olympics. I think Pearce sees this is as his big chance, when the reality is it will be his only chance to manage anything resembling a "senior" international side.
At least his press conferences will be funny. Pearce trying to convince everyone that it really is important
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Palacedog
03-07-2012, 05:29 AM
Where did you hear this?
Everyone who was in the 35 man squad is on standby apparently
dannyboy1807
03-07-2012, 06:44 AM
personally i think the biggest disgrace is Jordan Rhodes didn't even get a look in.
SA Eagle
03-07-2012, 06:57 AM
Dom Fifield wouldnt report it without very good info
Think he needs some new sources :rolleyes:
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