Ashton1 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 What players would you have in the GB team? Let's not get involved in the politics, it's been done to death, let's just concentrate on best team available and concider the bit around players age (perhaps someone can explainthe rules) for a starter for ten, I think Beckham, Bale and Keane are no brainers all for different reasons ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lita For Congo Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Keane cant play i believe as Ireland arent considered part of GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 ............. surely Maynard will get into this. If Beckham get get his crosses into feet, Nicky should get the golden boot - surely? I mean: he IS a brilliant striker, and a 'confident lad'. Discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 ............. surely Maynard will get into this. Bore off. On topic. Bale, Fletcher if he recovers, Ramsey, Hennessey, Rhodes + England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Keane cant play i believe as Ireland arent considered part of GB. Yep my bad ! Maynard ? Didn't think he should of been in the city starting 11 recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Bore off. GOOD SHOUT !!!! On topic. Bale, Fletcher if he recovers, Ramsey, Hennessey, Rhodes + England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Oxlade-chamberlain ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Oxlade-chamberlain ? I was only listing the non-English players - he's England isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 I was only listing the non-English players - he's England isn't he? Yep but think he is one of the under 21's that could shine ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Yep but think he is one of the under 21's that could shine ?? The way he's going he won't play for the under 21s any more IMO. Of course there's lots of hype but you'd have to take him to the Euro given the stellar lack of talent in the rest of the squad? I'd think he'd be in the squad for team GB if he doesn't make the euros though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 The way he's going he won't play for the under 21s any more IMO. Of course there's lots of hype but you'd have to take him to the Euro given the stellar lack of talent in the rest of the squad? So what's the deal , can they only be part of the GB squad if they are not playing in their home countries team at the euros ? I'd think he'd be in the squad for team GB if he doesn't make the euros though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 I think they can technically play in both but the clubs wouldn't like it because it would mean little or no break in football over the year. I expect players will do one or the other, not both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 To be perfectly honest, I don't think there should be football at the Olympics. And the way some managers, associations and even players are treating it, like some sort of side show, I think is pretty disgraceful. The Olympics should be the pinnacle of sporting achievement, if football and footballers cannot see it that way they should 1. Not be football at the olympics or 2. Only allow teams in that are willing to show the respect to the olympic games that it deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Wouldn't agree or disagree, I just wanted to debate what players would fit into a GB team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tins Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 I think they can technically play in both but the clubs wouldn't like it because it would mean little or no break in football over the year. I expect players will do one or the other, not both. I think the FA said England players going to Euro's won't be in it. Bale, Ramsey are ones who definately want to play and represent Wales. I hope Beckham plays, one final competition for him, would be a proud captain and would do the team good. Only problem is finding players from Northern Ireland who are good, maybe Evans? But I really wouldn't want to waste a Over 23 space on someone poor like e.g. Healy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Red Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Got tickets for the match in Cardiff, so very interested in this game. (£30 for 2 games - bargain if you ask me.) Maclean from Sunderland would be in mine - if he stays northern Irish! Caulker surely. Joe cole for an over 23 place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Rasmey, Bale, Giggs for an over 23? would be nice for him to play a tournament. Imagine Beckham will be an over 23, the keeper slot is needed as I don't believe there is a U23 good enough so what about James? He'd be up for it and is still relitively popular. Players like Caulker will definitly make the squad I reckon as will Oxlade-Chamberin if he doesn't go to the euro's as he may do at this rate ala Walcott at the world cup style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffBlackLabel Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I really want to go to some of the olympic football in Cardiff, especially the team GB game. With all the Scottish independence stuff, I'm looking forward to a united GB team. I can see Bale, Ramsey, Giggs, Allen, Taylor and Hennessey from Wales being involved. Can't really comment on Scotland and Northern Ireland, but presumably Scotland will have more than a couple to contribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whites Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Non English - bale and keane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lita For Congo Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I believe we have 18 players to pick, so i would go with: Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessy, Jack Butland. Defenders: Nathaniel Clyne, Martin Kelly, Craig Dawson, Steven Caulker, Adam Matthews (Wales), Danny Wilson (Scotland). Midfield: David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Gareth Bale(Wales), Aaron Ramsey (Wales), Alex Oxlande-Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson, Josh McEachran. Forwards: Andy Carroll, Danny Sturridge, Jordan Rhodes (Scotland). Players in bold are the over 23's we would have included. As you can see, I have midfield bias but a starter for 10 perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 How many over 23's can we play ? I would like to see Craig Balamy as an option upfront ?? Didn't think I would be but I feel quite excited after the crap season we are having ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Why pick Beckham??? Pick the best players available or dont bother taking part Only reason beckham gets into the team is to get bums on seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 To be perfectly honest, I don't think there should be football at the Olympics. And the way some managers, associations and even players are treating it, like some sort of side show, I think is pretty disgraceful. The Olympics should be the pinnacle of sporting achievement, if football and footballers cannot see it that way they should 1. Not be football at the olympics or 2. Only allow teams in that are willing to show the respect to the olympic games that it deserves. 100% agree, footballs pinnacle is the world cup, ask any player what they want to win in their career and I doubt the Olympics would even come in to their thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lita For Congo Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 How many over 23's can we play ? I would like to see Craig Balamy as an option upfront ?? Didn't think I would be but I feel quite excited after the crap season we are having ! We are allowed 3 over 23's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'd like to see the GB team made up of players from the Championship & League 1, the likes of Jordan Rhodes, Peter Whittingham there's some decent players who I think would five 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 We are allowed 3 over 23's. In the squad or on the pitch ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 In the squad or on the pitch ? in the squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoner_1990 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 for me i think they should give most places to championship clubs or fringe players i think it was said somewhere pearce approached just over 200 players and will narrow it down closer to the time then pick a squad from that! i think ramsey is a defo with bale!beckham and giggs and owen for overs!although peter whittingham is class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Non English - bale and keane. Who is Keane? Not Robbie as he be a paddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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