Shaggy Alfresco
State Captain
Dirk Kuyt bagged a hatload for Feyenoord, and in two seasons with Liverpool he's scored 15.
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*** Official *** Euro 2008
- Thread starter biased indian
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I think even at PSV it was clear Van Nistelrooy was something special; his partnership up front with Luc Nillis was the best PSV have ever had. I would call Huntelaar an average striker for Dutch stock. Which would still make him OK, I guess. I'd be interested to see if he can make the step up, but so far he hasn't delivered in the crunch matches (CL qualifying against Prague in 2007, PSV, FC Twente). Basically, the Tendulkar-like doubt of whether he can do it when it's really needed.
It doesn't help that Ajax hasn't played proper European football for a few years and will miss out on the Champions League again next year. In van Nistelrooy's time, PSV played Champions League each year to his huge benefit.
GIMH
Norwood's on Fire
Played in midfield in the second year to be honest, though this probably further strengthens using him as an example...gun striker in Holland, not even played up front in England
Salamuddin
International Debutant
Trezeguet's dropping was not really a surprise to me. Domenech was never a big fan of him and I think France have plenty of striking options anyway with Anelka, Henry, the versatile Govou and the upcoming Benzema.
Anelka, Henry? Smells of yesterday.
aussie
Hall of Fame Member
Now that EURO 2008 is the big focus, the fact that England won't be participating is a huge let down regardless of the fact them missing it was key to the shaking up of the national side.
Although i have great for the Spanish side i really can't go past Italy to be outright winners especially if they come out their group.
Although i have great for the Spanish side i really can't go past Italy to be outright winners especially if they come out their group.
I would love to see Italy win it while not coming out of their group. Should be quite a story.
Agent TBY
International Captain
Craig
World Traveller
I find it pretty funny that a Dutchman on here as a better command of English then aussie.
jammay123
State 12th Man
FM god
Salamuddin
International Debutant
I'd like to see France play this side:
Benzema Henry
Malouda Nasri Ribery
Viera
Evra Gallas Mexes Sagnol
Coupet
Good strength all round the park there.....I think France have a decent chance of winning Euro 2008. THe key's probably making a sound start against Romania.
Benzema Henry
Malouda Nasri Ribery
Viera
Evra Gallas Mexes Sagnol
Coupet
Good strength all round the park there.....I think France have a decent chance of winning Euro 2008. THe key's probably making a sound start against Romania.
irfan
State Captain
Haha. Completely forgot Aguero was Argentinian, confused meself
aussie
Hall of Fame Member
Can't see Domenech (spell check) not picking Makelele TBH, especially given that he made such a big deal to keep him playing international football after the WC, don't think .
Evra/Abidal is very close no doubt but i'll tip Abidal to start given is solid defensive game.
Mexes/Thuram - Thuram does look pretty slow these days againts fast strikers could very well & be on the bench though, but we'll see..
aussie
Hall of Fame Member
Ha, yes very poor sentence construction by me there.
