villa4europe Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, AndyClarke said: Southgate will pick Ollie but then sit him on the bench, that way he can act as if he's done us all and Ollie a favour whilst being an arrogant prick. He'll need Harry Kane for that all important friendly at home to Australia... Edit - seriously, c&b specs off he doesn't call up Ollie he calls up Wilson or Abraham on one leg or calvert Lewin despite showing he doesn't rate him or any other English striker his history for playing kane in pointless games like that rather than giving someone else this experience that he demands over everything else is the epitome of why he's such a shit manager Craves experience, doesn't give any He's such a word removed Edited October 1, 2023 by villa4europe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I do think there's an element of The Clamour though where the media start talking about certain players, and there becomes a pressure for an England manager to pick them. I think the media narrative has switched quite rapidly to 'why isn't Konsa capped yet' and 'why did he pick Nketiah instead of Watkins'. Not sure The Clamour is quite as strong for Ramsey (from the media; I think other fans are quicker to see his value) but even Southgate usually ends up picking players eventually. England are just extremely lucky that Konsa hasn't declared for any of the three other national sides he's eligible for, and there may be some pressure downwards towards Southgate regarding that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I think part of his problem is that he doesn't see the midfield as struggling whereas most of us would probably say its been our weakest link since 2018 where we effectively bypassed it with kick and rush, he's now got CB issues taking the headlines but he's never fixed the middle, it was piss weak with phillips and Henderson anyway and now both of those 2 need to be got rid of And if he think Gallagher is the answer then he's not going to fix it...he has to look at his options in the next 2 breaks, that includes Ramsey, probably Curtis Jones and maybe Elliot He needs 5 midfielders in his squad realistically from rice and bellingham who pick themselves and then Gallagher, Henderson, phillips, Ramsey, elliot, Jones, Mount Then you throw in he refuses to try foden there but will try TAA there Boils your piss how much of a clown he is 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Gareth won't select Ollie because he doesn't think the team needs any more right backs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 While he was away in school, Gareth's parents would change their address alot... without telling Gareth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 6 hours ago, AJ said: While he was away in school, Gareth's parents would change their address alot... without telling Gareth. Gareth logs on as a guest on YouTube so people don’t see his hedge pruning search history. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dodgyknees said: Gareth logs on as a guest on YouTube so people don’t see his hedge pruning search history. When his wife asks him what he's looking at on his laptop, he shuts it quickly and says unconvincingly "it's just pornography, don't worry!" 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, HanoiVillan said: When his wife asks him what he's looking at on his laptop, he shuts it quickly and says unconvincingly "it's just pornography, don't worry!" Gareth got frightened when he clicked on his searches for "trimmed bush". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) On 01/10/2023 at 11:39, AndyClarke said: My level of dislike for the man is quite ridiculous given that it is only(!) a game and his level of success far outweighs any of his recent predecessors. Just looking at his face angers me. Not because he doesnt pick Villa players. I don't give a crap about that its because he is so risk adverse. A financial controller in charge of a team that needs a salesman at times. They go about how England have a great team spirit. Who cares ? This is about winning and winning only with International football. Let them fight and hate one another. And then maybe just maybe when you need that anger and aggression it is the difference maker. Edited October 2, 2023 by MWARLEY2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Gareth decided to have the " birds and the bees" talk with his children. Gareth learnt alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Gareth buys red top milk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Before Southgate has beans on toast, he picks out every bean individually and throws them away as a choking hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Gareth is a word removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) The fact it's still touch and go whether Ollie gets in the squad after the year he's had is just ridiculous. Konsa is also deserving of a call up and has been for a while but again doubtful he gets an opportunity. Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if players like Nketiah and Colwill were picked instead and it's hard not to think it's just because they play (occasionally) for 'big' teams. Edited October 2, 2023 by villan95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshVilla Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Got a birthday card from him when I was a kid. That's going on eBay if Ollie doesn't get a call up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, JoshVilla said: Got a birthday card from him when I was a kid. That's going on eBay if Ollie doesn't get a call up... The toilet paper shortage is over, no one has any use for it 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) On 01/10/2023 at 18:11, HanoiVillan said: I do think there's an element of The Clamour though where the media start talking about certain players, and there becomes a pressure for an England manager to pick them. I think the media narrative has switched quite rapidly to 'why isn't Konsa capped yet' and 'why did he pick Nketiah instead of Watkins'. Not sure The Clamour is quite as strong for Ramsey (from the media; I think other fans are quicker to see his value) but even Southgate usually ends up picking players eventually. England are just extremely lucky that Konsa hasn't declared for any of the three other national sides he's eligible for, and there may be some pressure downwards towards Southgate regarding that as well. Konsa should've been looked at in 20/21 period instead of wasting time on guys like Coady and Dier as squad cheerleaders. Now both are over 30, nowhere in premier league terms and there's an inexperienced void with lack of caps behind Maguire and Stones. Only thing I'd say is Konsa then followed that up with a dodgy 18 months. Not like many on here were urging him to be called up in 21/22 period so I can understand him wanting to see if he can keep up this good form from March onwards. I personally think Ramsey would've been in the September squads but for the injury given his influence at under 21 level. Ollie should be in. I despair if Calvert Lewin just gets in having played about 2 games in six months, they'd certainly be an agenda as we saw with him overlooking Mings for the June games despite him being brilliant in the run in for us. Edited October 2, 2023 by VillaChris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 01/10/2023 at 18:20, villa4europe said: I think part of his problem is that he doesn't see the midfield as struggling whereas most of us would probably say its been our weakest link since 2018 where we effectively bypassed it with kick and rush, he's now got CB issues taking the headlines but he's never fixed the middle, it was piss weak with phillips and Henderson anyway and now both of those 2 need to be got rid of And if he think Gallagher is the answer then he's not going to fix it...he has to look at his options in the next 2 breaks, that includes Ramsey, probably Curtis Jones and maybe Elliot He needs 5 midfielders in his squad realistically from rice and bellingham who pick themselves and then Gallagher, Henderson, phillips, Ramsey, elliot, Jones, Mount Then you throw in he refuses to try foden there but will try TAA there Boils your piss how much of a clown he is Maddison also went a good two years without any call up. In really good form at Leicester just before the World cup and I don't think he played a single minute in the end. Goes to Spurs and suddenly he's starting games regularly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Whats the bet that he calls Colwill up for the next squad? Playing out of position for a shit Chelsea team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I think we will see Livramento and Gordon before we see Ramsey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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