Re: FIFA World Cup 2010 : Thu May 20, 2010 4:01 pm  

Asim wrote:

Spain squad announced: Casillas, Reina, Valdés, Albiol, Arbeloa, , Capdevila, Marchena, Piqué, Puyol, Sergio Ramos, Xabi Alonso, Busquets, Cesc, Iniesta, Javi Martínez, Silva, Xavi, Navas, Mata, Pedro, Llorente, Fernando Torres y Villa.

Some surprises in there, most notably Valdes and Pedro, obviously they are looking very strong but Iniesta, Fabregas and Torres all have had injury issues recently, and David Villa was looking knackered towards the end of the season - so there may be a couple of things to get at.

I wouldn't say Pedro's selection is a surprise. His form has been excellent for Barca this season. I would have selected Carzola and Senna instead of Llorente and Busquets, who I rate neither of.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2010 : Thu May 20, 2010 4:03 pm  

Rughead wrote:

I wouldn't say Pedro's selection is a surprise. His form has been excellent for Barca this season. I would have selected Carzola and Senna instead of Llorente and Busquets, who I rate neither of.

Just realised this only leaves them with Villa and Torres as out-and-out strikers. Llorente back in for Senna then.

[Wanderer]

Re: FIFA World Cup 2010 : Thu May 20, 2010 4:53 pm  

Wheels wrote:

No World Cup totty thread yet?

If there isn't, there should be.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2010 : Thu May 20, 2010 10:59 pm  

Asim wrote:

Spain squad announced: Casillas, Reina, Valdés, Albiol, Arbeloa, , Capdevila, Marchena, Piqué, Puyol, Sergio Ramos, Xabi Alonso, Busquets, Cesc, Iniesta, Javi Martínez, Silva, Xavi, Navas, Mata, Pedro, Llorente, Fernando Torres y Villa.

Some surprises in there, most notably Valdes and Pedro, obviously they are looking very strong but Iniesta, Fabregas and Torres all have had injury issues recently, and David Villa was looking knackered towards the end of the season - so there may be a couple of things to get at.

Hasn't Xavi been playing with an injury aswell? Or am I getting him mixed up with someone else? Iniesta maybe?

Re: FIFA World Cup 2010 : Fri May 21, 2010 7:43 am  

Superbowl Scott wrote:

Walcott SWP and Lennon have no end product.Out the 3 i prefer SWP.

In order I would have:-

Lennon - has matured a lot this season and is starting to produce some end product to his game
Walcott - Overhyped but does have electric pace that could be useful if used off the bench in the last 25 mins
SWP - Not even sure why he is in the squad really, he would not make my 23

Re: FIFA World Cup 2010 : Fri May 21, 2010 10:18 am  

Some quality stadiums

Re: FIFA World Cup 2010 : Fri May 21, 2010 10:59 am  

PAUL M wrote:

In order I would have:-
Lennon - has matured a lot this season and is starting to produce some end product to his game

Haven't paid any attention to him at all, as I don't rate him, can he cross yet? At United he could never manage to get the ball off the ground. Not sure what he's been upto lately. Can he manage this yet?

Re: FIFA World Cup 2010 : Fri May 21, 2010 11:40 am  

Bang wrote:

Haven't paid any attention to him at all, as I don't rate him, can he cross yet? At United he could never manage to get the ball off the ground. Not sure what he's been upto lately. Can he manage this yet?

Still inconsistent at times, but he's provided his strikers with some great supply this season, particularly when whipping it across the 6-yard box.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2010 : Fri May 21, 2010 12:03 pm  

I'd personally take Walcott.

I dont think his career has been helped as much as everybody thought it would be, by Wenger.

Infact, if anything, i think it has stalled his progress somewhat.

He is a very decent player, excellent pace, and offers something different.

[Wheels]

Re: FIFA World Cup 2010 : Fri May 21, 2010 12:21 pm  

Wanderer wrote:

If there isn't, there should be.

Have at it Wanderer!