Football King Posted December 19, 2003 Author Share Posted December 19, 2003 A new chapter in the history of England is about to start. After England's departer in Euro 2004 in the Quater Finals Sven-Goren Erikson was sacked from his post as England Manager. England needed to hider a new manager and the choice of the FA was Manchester United manager Kieran Freemantle. Kieran was the obvious choice; he won the Premier league, FA Cup, Champions League and the League Cup easily. Some of England's best players play for him and he knows how to work a squad. The first challenge for him is qualification to the 2006 World Cup. Group 9 Cyprus England Finland Norway Scotlamd The first fixture would be against Scotland on the 11th of Wednesday 2004. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 A new chapter in the history of England is about to start. After England's departer in Euro 2004 in the Quater Finals Sven-Goren Erikson was sacked from his post as England Manager. England needed to hider a new manager and the choice of the FA was Manchester United manager Kieran Freemantle. Kieran was the obvious choice; he won the Premier league, FA Cup, Champions League and the League Cup easily. Some of England's best players play for him and he knows how to work a squad. The first challenge for him is qualification to the 2006 World Cup. Group 9 Cyprus England Finland Norway Scotlamd The first fixture would be against Scotland on the 11th of Wednesday 2004. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 19, 2003 Author Share Posted December 19, 2003 Freemantle's first fixture against Scotland on the 11th of September at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. Scots wouldn't have too much trouble getting to the stadium so it should be a good one. The England had to be picked by the 2nd September. Goalkeepers Steve Harper Age 27 0 Caps. Newcastle (on loan to W.B.A) A suprise choice by the young England manager but he is having a good run at W.B.A and has found a new home at The Hawthorns. He is believe to be the 3rd choice goalie Paul Robertson Age 24 2 Caps. Leeds. A more normal choice in the England squad. The player is having lack luster form in the league but is playing brillantly in the Inter-toto cup. Richard Wright Age 26 9 Caps. Everton. Playing well for Everton but hasn't major to have a clean screen let. Possibly the first choice goalkeeper for the side. Defencers Darren Kenton 0 caps age 25. Southampton. A fine player from London that can play as a sweeper, right back and centre back. Playing very well for Southampton and should do well if picked. Titus Bramble 0 caps age 23. Newcastle. A surprise that this fine young hasn't got a cap. Will Kieran be his lucky manager; we'll have to wait and see. Jonathan Woodgate 11 caps age 24. Newcastle. Woodgate has more experence then his Newcastle teammate. However his league form isn't good so may make him out of favour with the new manager. Phil Neville 46 caps Age 27. Man Utd. Freemantle has a good relaptionship with him. More likely to be the right back for the Scotland match unless there is an injury. Gareth Barry 14 caps 1 goals Age 23. Man Utd. A rare thing in English football because he actually has a left foot. Someone that should do well for Man Utd and England. Wayne Bridge 14 caps Age 24. Chelsea. A good player that should be key member in the squad. A great future ahead of him. Neil Clement 0 caps Age 25. W.B.A. A left back that is surprise to be in the squad since W.B.A only just got into the Premiership. Sol Campbell 57 caps 1 Goal Age 29. Arsenal. A player with prenty of experience under his belt. One of the oldest players in the England squad. Michael Dawson 1 cap Age 20. Man Utd. This fine young tablet from Nottm' Forest. A great signing for Freemantle and he hopes that he could reflect the same preformive for his country. Rio Ferdinard 41 caps 1 goals Age 25. Man Utd. Another Man Utd defencer in the England Squad and one of the best around. He will play a key part in the England Squad. Midfielders Steven Gerrard 27 caps 4 goals Age 24. Liverpool. A key part of the England squad in the past, in the present and hopefully in the future. Liverpool had high hopes for him and they work and now Freemantle has the same hope for him for England Owen Hargreaves 22 caps 2 goals Age 23. Villarreal (Esp). A player that has spend all of his career on the continent and should add a flair to the squad. A fair player that Freemantle has in his squad. Michael Carrick 2 caps Age 23. Chievo (Itl). The ex-West Ham player now playing his trade in Serie A and doing a fine job at it. David Beckham 69 caps 11 goals Age 29. Real Mardid (Esp). The final English player that plays aboard. A great right winger and a shoe in for the starting line-up. Kieron Dyer 24 caps Age 25. Newcastle. A player that can play in many postions. Will be useful if he plays well. Joe Cole 17 caps 1 goal Age 22. Chelsea. A good player here. Will be hoping to be playing a key part in England's squad. Kieran Richardson 0 Caps Age 19. Man Utd. Freemantle will be hoping that he young tablet would be be able to shove England's problem on the left hand side. Time will tell. Paul Scholes 65 caps 17 goals Age 29. Man Urd. The second most capped player in Freemantle's England. He plays a key part for Man Utd and plays with and against some of the best in the world. Forwards Brett Ormerod 0 caps Age 27. Southampton. The final real surprise in Freemantle's England. Will he pass the test? Wayne Rooney 14 caps 5 goals Age 18. Everton (joining Man Utd on 25/10/03). Scores goals and basically does what he payed for. Shola Ameobi 0 caps Age 22. Newcastle. The final Newcastle player in the squad. He wants to be big and Freemantle may have given him the opputune. James Beattice 3 caps Age 26. Southampton. A good player and fine striker but may lose out to Rooney and Owen. Michael Owen 58 caps 26 goals Age 24. Liverpool. Last and not least Michael Owen. He has worked well with Rooney and should get more goals for Liverpool and England. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 19, 2003 Author Share Posted December 19, 2003 Sky Sports News (5/9/04) This just in Kieron Dyer has been withdrawn from the England squad. He gain strained knee liagments from the Newcastle's 1-nil victory against Tottenham. Kieran Freemantle has called up Southampton midfielder Jason Euell and the 27-year-old will be hoping to selected for the first team against Scotland on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 19, 2003 Author Share Posted December 19, 2003 BBC.co.uk/Sport (10/9/04) Another Injury has hit Kieran Freemantle with Owen Hargreaves a twisted knee in training. This a bitter blow to England, but Jermaire Pennant recieve an emerancy call-up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 Saturday 11th September 2004 England verus Scotland Stadium of Light, Sunderland Sunderland was invested by the Scottish for England's first qualification match. The odds at the bookies were England 1-3 to win, a draw 3-1 and a Scottish victory was 7-1. The excepts believed that Scotland's biggest player is Barry Ferguson. Line-up: England GK Richard Wright DR Phil Neville DL Gareth Barry DC Michael Dawson DC Rio Ferdinard © MR David Beckham ML Kieran Richardson MC Steven Gerrard MC Paul Scholes FC James Beattie FC Wayne Rooney Subs Steve Harper Michael Owen Sol Campbell Michael Carrick Joe Cole Shola Ameobi Darren Kenton Scotland GK Neil Alexander DC Stephen Caldwell DC Ian Murrey DC Callum Davidson MR Stephen Hughes ML James McFadden MC Scott Severin MC Barry Ferguson MC Gavin Rae FC Kenny Miller FC Neil McCann Subs: Paul Gallacher Christain Dailly Andy Webster Jackie McNamara Stephen Crawford Steven Pressley Gary Naysmith England had high hopes for victory today against the Scots, but Scotland have some good players and should at least give England a run for they money. England dominated the play of game and was just denied goals by the post. However Scotland got the first goal (and they only shoot on target) by a header from Ferguson on the 30th minute. This spirded England on and attacked with more force and were reward on the 34th minute by goal from Rooney with help from Beattie. By the second half England were on top (playing wise). It was just luck that Scotland were holding onto a draw. England's Second goal came from Stephen Gerrard with a shot from 20-yards on the 70th minute. England 2 Rooney 34min Gerrard 70min Scotland 1 Ferguson 30min Wright 5, Neville 7, Barry 7, Dawson 8 (Campbell 75min 6), Ferdinard 8, Beckham, Richardson 7 (Cole 66min 7), Gerrard 8*, Scholes 7, Beattie 7 ( Owen 75min 7), Rooney 8. *=man of the match Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 England's second game is against Cyprus on their home turf. They are seen wiping boys in Group 9 but no one is easy nowadays in football. Kieran Fremantle has picked his second squad for the match: Goalkeepers Steve Harper 0 Caps, Age 29, W.B.A Paul Robertson 2 Caps, Age 24, Leeds Richard Wright 10 Caps, Age 26, Everton Defencers Darren Kenton 0 Caps, Age 26, Southampton Titus Bramble 0 Caps, Age 23, Newcastle Jonathan Woodgate 11 Caps, Age 24, Newcastle Danny Mills 17 Caps, Age 27, AC Milan Gareth Barry 15 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 23, Man Utd Wayne Bridge 14 Caps, Age 24, Chelsea Neil Clement 0 Caps, Age 26, W.B.A Sol Campbell 58 Caps, 1 Goals, Age 30, Arsenal Michael Dawson 2 Caps, Age 20, Man Utd Rio Ferdinard 42 Caps, 1 Goal Age 25, Man Utd Midfielders Steven Gerrard 28 Caps 5 Goals, Age 25, Liverpool Owen Hargreaves 22 caps, 2 goals, Age 23, Villarreal Michael Carrick 2 Caps, Age 23, Chievo David Beckham 70 Caps, 11 Goals, Age 29, Real Mardid Kieron Dyer 24 Caps, Age 25, Newcastle. Jermaire Pennant 5 Under 21s Caps, 2 Under 21s Goals, Age 21, Arsenal Kieran Richardson 1 Caps, Age 19, Man Utd. Paul Scholes 66 Caps, 17 Goals, Age 29, Man Utd Forwards Jason Euell 0 Caps, Age 27, Southampton Wayne Rooney 15 Caps, 6 Goals, Age 18, Everton James Beattie 4 Caps, Age 26, Southampton Jermain Defoe 2 Caps, 1 Goals, Age 22, Man Utd Michael Owen 59 Caps, 26 Goals, Age 24, Liverpool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 20, 2003 Author Share Posted December 20, 2003 Saturday 15th October Cyprus versus England Neo G.S.P Nicosia Again England had high hopes of winning easily against the Cypiots. The odd for England were 1-4, Cyprus had 9-1 odd and a draw was 4-1. Line-up: Cyprus GK Christos Demetriou DR Kostas Konstantinou DF Andros Kyriakou DC Yiannakis Alexandrou DC Giorgos Charalambous MR Stefanos Voskaridis MF Marios Neophytou MC Panagiotis Egomitis MC Andreas Demosthenous FC Giannis Okkas © FC Giasemakis Subs: Giorgos Nicolaou Costas Elia Alexis Nicolas Marios Nicolauo Marios Agathokleous Stavous Antoniou Giorgos Charalambous England GK Richard Wright DR Danny Mills DF Gareth Barry DC Johanthan Woodgate DC Rio Ferdinard © MR Jermaire Pennant MF Kieran Richardson MC Steven Gerrard MC Paul Scholes FC Jermain Defoe FC Wayne Rooney Subs Steve Harper James Beattie Darren Kenton Michael Carrick Kieron Dyer Jason Euell Sol Campbell England control all the play in this match; only the Cypiot goalkeeper and defence made sure that England didn't have a walk in the park. Kieran Freemantle show stress need the end of the match until the 80th minute when Kieron Dyer scored a goal running into the 12-yard-box. Richard Wright and the England defence were able to keep Cyprus after from the English goal. All in all England should have got more. Cyprus 0 England 1 Dyer 80th min Wright 7, Mills 7 (Kenton 74min 7), Barry 7, Woodgate 7, Ferdinard 8, Pennant 7 ( Euell 65min 7), Richardson 7 (Dyer 45min ), Gerrard 8, Scholes 7, Defoe 7, Rooney 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Football King Posted December 21, 2003 Author Share Posted December 21, 2003 Two cerections on the Cyprus Match: Dyer got a 7 and Rooney got an 8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readingfanman Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 Paul Robertson? Thought it was Paul Robinson? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 25, 2003 Author Share Posted December 25, 2003 5/2/05 England manager Kieran Freemantle has to pick a squad for England's away friendly with Israel. He has some injury problems like Wayne Rooney (out for 4 months), Richard Wright (1 week) and Jason Euell (2 weeks) Goalkeepers Steve Harper 0 Caps, Age 29, W.B.A Carlo Nash 0 Caps, Age 31, Middlesbrough Paul Robinson 2 Caps, Age 25, Leeds Defencers Darren Kenton 1 Cap, Age 26, Southampton Titus Bramble 0 Caps, Age 23, Newcastle Jonathan Woodgate 12 Caps, Age 25, Newcastle Danny Mills 18 Caps, Age 27, AC Milan Gareth Barry 16 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 23, Man Utd Wayne Bridge 14 Caps, Age 24, Chelsea Sol Campbell 58 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 30, Arsenal Michael Dawson 2 Caps, Age 21, Man Utd Rio Ferdinard 43 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 26, Man Utd Midfielders Steven Gerrard 29 Caps, 5 Goals, Age 24 Owen Hargreaves 22 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 24, Villarreal Michael Carrick 2 Caps, Age 23, Chievo David Beckham 70 Caps, 11 Goals, Age 29, Real Mardid Kieron Dyer25 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 26 Newcastle Jermaire Pennant 1 Cap, Age 22, Arsenal David Thompson 0 Caps, Age 27, Blackburn Kieran Richardson 2 Caps, Age 20, Man Utd Paul Scholes 67 Caps, 17 Goals, Age 30, Man Utd Forwards Kevin Davies 0 Caps, Age 27, Bolton Alan Smith 10 Goals, 1 Caps, Age 24, Leeds James Beattie 4 Caps, Age 26, Southampton Jermain Defoe 3 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 22, Man Utd Emile Heskey 40 Caps, 5 Goals, Age 27, Valencia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 25, 2003 Author Share Posted December 25, 2003 Late Injury Hits England Today it has been revealed that Newcaslte's Kieron Dyer recieved an twisted knee in training on the day of friendly with Israel. This would have causes Kieran Freemantle a headache but he has given David Dunn of Birmingham a late call-up and is on a flight to the middle east. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 25, 2003 Author Share Posted December 25, 2003 Wednesday 16th Feburary 2005 Israel vs. England Ramat-Gan, Ramat-Gan England had to play in warm conditions in Israel. This would give England a good warm-up, a good team to play against but they are not the ultimate side. Line-up Israel GK Nir Davidovic DR Ilan Bakthar DL Dedi Ben-Dayar DC Uri Uzar DC Arik Benado MR Guy Tsarfati ML Idan Tal MC Eyal Berkovic © MC Tal Banin FC Yaniv Katan FC Yossi Benayoun Subs: Rafi Cohen Eli Biton Michael Zandberg Alan Harazi Omri Afek Baruch Dago Gadi Brumer Nir Sevilia Reouven Oved Tal Ben-Haim Avi Nimni Avrahan Tikra England GK Steve Harper DR Danny Mills DL Gareth Barry DC Michael Dawson DC Rio Ferdinard © MR David Beckham ML Kieran Richardson MC Michael Carrick MC Paul Scholes FC Jermain Defoe FC Alan Smith Subs Carlo Nash James Beattie Darren Kenton Steven Gerrard David Dunn Emile Heskey Owen Hargreaves David Thompson Kevin Davies Jonathan Woodgate Paul Robinson England at the start of match attacked with ease. On the 12th minute Kieran Richardson lobbed the ball over the Israeli keeper and brought England into the lead. England kept attacking and on the 39th minute Rio Ferdinard was foaled in the area and Richardson scored a penaty and got his second goal. In second half England and Israel made subtaintions. On the 52nd minute was scary moment for England during a Israeli corner. Carlo Nash saved the ball and Beckham smashed it upfield and into safety. In the 71st minute James Beattie was brought down in the area. Kieran Richardson had the change of a hatrick: sadly Davidovic saved the ball. A good result for England in the end. Steve Harper 6 (Carlo Nash 45min 7), Danny Mills 7 (Sol Campbell 77min 6), Gareth Barry 6 (Owen Hargreaves 45 min 7), Michael Dawson 7 (Darren Kenton 45 min 7), Rio Ferdinard 7 (Jonathan Woodgate 45 min 7), David Beckham 7, Kieran Richardson 9* (Kevin Davies 77 min 6), Michael Carrick 7 (Steven Gerrard 67 min 7), Paul Scholes 7 (David Dunn 45 min 7), Jermain Defoe 6 (James Beattie min 7), Alan Smith 7 (Emile Heskey 67 min 7) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 28, 2003 Author Share Posted December 28, 2003 24th Thursday March 2005 Another England squad has been picked by Freemantle for England's world cup qualifyling matches against Norway and Finland Goalkeepers Richard Wright 11 Caps, Age 27, Everton Carlo Nash 1 Cap, Age 31, Middlesbrough Steve Harper 1 Cap, Age 30, W.B.A Defenders Darren Kenton 2 Caps, Age 26, Southampton Titus Bramble 0 Caps, Age 23, Newcastle Jonathan Woodgate 13 Caps, Age 25, Newcastle Danny Mills 19 Caps, Age 27, AC Milan Gareth Barry 17 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 24, Man Utd Wayne Bridge 14 Caps, Age 24, Chelsea Matthew Upson 4 Caps, Age 25, Birmingham Sol Campbell 59 Goals, 1 Goal, Age 30, Arsenal Michael Dawson 3 Caps, Age 21, Man Utd Rio Ferdinard 44 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 26, Man Utd Midfielders Steven Gerrard 30 Caps, 5 Goals, Age 24, Liverpool Owen Hargreaves 23 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 24, Villarreal (joining Man Utd on 7/6/2005) Michael Carrick 3 Caps, Age 23, Chievo David Beckham 71 Caps, 11 Goals, Age 29, Man Utd Kieron Dyer 25 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 26, Newscastle Jermaire Pennant 1 Cap, Age 22, Arsenal David Thompson 0 Caps, Age 27, Blackburn Kieran Richardson 3 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 20, Man Utd Forwards Kevin Davies 1 Cap, Age 27, Bolton Alan Smith 11 Caps, 1 Goals, Age 24, Leeds Matt Janson 1 Cap, Age 27, Blackburn James Beattie 5 Caps, Age 27, Southampton Emile Heskey 41 Caps, 5 Goals, Age 27, Valencia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 29, 2003 Author Share Posted December 29, 2003 Saturday 2nd April 2005 Possibly England's most toughest oppsition (Norway). Norway has an advanagate because many of her players play in England. The match was going to be played at the Stadium of Light. The odds for England to win was 4-5, Norway 3-1 and draw was 2-1 Line-up England GK Richard Wright DR Danny Mills DL Matthew Upson DC Sol Campbell DC Rio Ferdinard © MR David Beckham ML Kieran Richardson MC David Thompson MC Owen Hargreaves FC Alan Smith FC Matt Jansen Subs Carlo Nash James Beattie Darren Kenton Michael Carrick Kevin Davies Emile Heskey Titus Bramble Norway GK Thomas Myhre DR Pa-Modon Rah © DL André Bergdøklmo DC Andre Muri DC Claus Lundekvan MR Martin Andresen ML Daniel Fredheim Holm MC Brede Paulsen Hangeland MC Eirik Bakke MC Fredrik Winsnes FC John Carew Subs Knui Borch Azar Karadas Kristain Flittie Onstad Magne Hoseth Thorstein Helstad Alexander Aas Ole Christer Bastua Both sides attacked at each other. England and Norway played evenly well against each other and either could have got an early lead. But at the end of the first half England got the only goal in the match when Smith headered the ball Jansen and run against Muri and Lundekvan and cruved the ball around the goalkeeper. In the second half England played sitely better then Norway but was unable to get a second goal. Wright 8*, Mills 7 (Kenton on 66 min 7), Upson 7, Campbell 8, Ferdinard 7, Beckham 7, Richardson 7, Hargreaves 7, Thompson 6, Smith 7 (Heskey on 76 min 6), Jansen 7 (Beattie on 71 min 7) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 29, 2003 Author Share Posted December 29, 2003 England 1 Jansen Norway 0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 29, 2003 Author Share Posted December 29, 2003 Wednesday 6th April 2005 Finland vs. England Ratinton Stadium, Tampere Finland was the other Scandinava side England has to face. Finland are fairly good side and they continue to improve and shouldn't be easy for England to play against. Line-up: Finland GK Antti Niemi DR Petri Pasanen DL Janne Saarinen DC Hannu Tihinen DC Sami Hyypia © MR Teemu Tainio ML Joonas Kolkka MC Simo Valakari MC Jari Litmanen MC Aki Riihilahtin FC Jonatan Johansson Subs Jussi Jaaskelainsen Jari Niemi Eremenko jr Miika Koppinen Daniel Sjolund Antti Okkonen Toni Kuviaston England GK Richard Wright DR Darren Kenton DL Wayne Bridge DC Sol Campbell DC Rio Ferdinard © MR Jermaine Pennant ML Kieran Richardson MC Michael Carrick MC Kieron Dyer FC Alan Smith FC Matt Jansen Subs Carlo Nash James Beattie Michael Dawson Steven Gerrard Kevin Davies Emile Heskey Titus Bramble This was a match England should have won. Finland only had one good change in the match and that was at the beginning of the match. In the first half all of England's changes came from Matt Jansem; sadly he was able to finish them. In the Second Half England had more changes but didn't get a goal. But at the end of the match Ferdinard was sent-off for being the last man. Finland 0 England 0 Wright 6, Kenton 7, Bridge 7, Campbell 7, Ferdinard 6 off 90th min, Pennant 7 ( Gerrard on 77 min 6, Richardson 6 (Beattie on 56 min 7), Carrick 7, Dyer 8*, Smith 6 (Davies on 65 min 6), Jansen 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted December 31, 2003 Author Share Posted December 31, 2003 Author Note: I'll be going on holiday for 5 day so won't b able to continue the story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 1, 2004 Author Share Posted January 1, 2004 2/6/2005 Freemantle only problem is his captain Rio Ferdinard is suspened for the WCQ against Scotland. Goalkeepers Steve Harper 1 Cap, Age 30, W.B.A Carlo Nash 1 Cap, Age 31, Middlesbrough Richard Wright 13 Caps, Age 27, Everton Defenders Darren Kenton 4 Caps, Age 26, Southampton Titus Bramble 0 Cap, Age 23, Newcastle Jonathan Woodgate 13 Caps, Age 25, Newcastle Danny Mills 20 Caps, 28, AC Milan Gareth Barry 17 Caps, 1 Goals, Age 24, Man Utd Wayne Bridge 15 Caps, Age 24, Chelsea Matthew Upson 5 Caps, Age 25, Birmingham Sol Campbell 61 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 30, Arsenal Michael Dawson 3 Caps, Age 21, Man Utd John Terry 2 Caps, Age 24, Chelsea Midfielders Steven Gerrard 31 Caps, 5 Goals, Age 25, Liverpool Michael Carrick 4 Caps, Age 23, Chievo Owen Hargreaves 24 Ages, 2 Goals, Age 24, Villarreal (joining Man Utd) David Beckham 72 Caps, 11 Goals, Age 30, Real Mardid Kieron Dyer 26 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 26, Newcastle Jermaire Pennant 2 Caps, Age 22, Arsenal David Thompson 1 Cap, Age 27, Blackburn Kieran Richardson 5 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 20, Man Utd Forwards Kevin Davies 2 Caps, Age 28, Bolton Alan Smith 13 Caps, 1 Goals, Age 24, Leeds (joining Man Utd) Matt Jansen 3 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 27, Blackburn James Beattie 7 Caps, Age 27, Southampton Emile Heskey 42 Caps, 5 Goals, Age 27, Valencia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 Monday 6th 2005 In training Emile Heskey suffered fractured ribs and would be out for 2 weeks. Freemantle has called up Shola Ameobi of Newcastle to replace him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 Saturday 11th June 2005 Scotland vs. England Hampton Park, Glasgow England travel north to Scotland to face the old enemy. England are again favours for the match with odds of 4-6. Tony Blair was hoping that the football would disacted the voters and give him a thrid turn but Kieran Freemantle made a shock annoncment by annoncing his full support for Michael Howard and the Conseravtive party. line-up Scotland GK Paul Gallacher DC Gary Caldwell DC Stephen Caldwell DC Callum Davidson MR James McFadden ML Neil McCann MC Barry Ferguson MC Stephen Hughes MC Ian Murrary FC Derek Young FC Kenny Miller Subs Roddy McKenzie Barry Nicholson Christain Dailiy Tom McManus Andy Webster Peter Canero Burton O'Brien England GK DR D: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 7, 2004 Author Share Posted January 7, 2004 England GK Richard Wright DR Danny Mills DL Wanye Bridge DC Sol Campbell DC Michael Dawson MR David Beckham ML Matt Jansen MC Steven Gerrard MC Kieron Dyer FC Shola Ameobi FC Alan Smith Subs Carlo Nash James Beattie John Terry Owen Hargreaves David Thompson Kevin Davies Gareth Barry This was another match England should have won and Freemantle was lefted fuming. England had many changes to score but the ball went over the bar or saved by Gallacher. England losed Dawson on the 34th minute through injury and Terry was subbed on. England will also lose Mills in the next match because he suspened through 2 yellow cards (sorry if I worded this badly). Scotland 0 England 0 Wright 6, Mills 7, Bridge 7, Campbell 7, Dawson 6 (Terry on 34min 7), Beckham 7, Jansen 6 (Hargreaves on 67min 7), Gerrard 7, Dyer 8, Ameobi 7 (Beattie on 75min 7), Smith 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 Thursday 1st September 2005 Freemantle has picked another England squad for matchs against Cyprus at home and Norway away (possibly the touchest match Freemantle will face). He has made a number of changes. Goalkeepers Steve Harper 1 Cap, Age 30, Celtic (Scotland) Carlo Nash 1 Cap, Age 31, Middlesbrough Chris Kirkland 4 Caps, Age 24, Real Sociedad (Spain) Defencers Wes Brown 8 Caps, Age 25, Newcastle Phil Neville 47 Caps, Age 27, Man Utd Gareth Barry 17 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 24, Man Utd Wayne Bridge 16 Caps, Age 25, Chelsea James McEveley 10 U21 Caps, 1 U21 Goal, Age 20, Blackburn Matthew Upson 5 Caps, Age 26, Birmingham Sol Campbell 62 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 30, Arsenal Rio Ferdinard 46 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 26, Man Utd Michael Dawson 4 Caps, Age 21, Man Utd John Terry 3 Caps, Age 24, Chelsea Midfielders Steven Gerrard 32 Caps, 5 Goals, Age 25, Liverpool Owen Hargreaves 25 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 24, Man Utd Michael Carrick 4 Caps, Age 24, Cheivo David Beckham 73 Caps, 11 Goals, Age 30, Real Mardid Kieron Dyer 27 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 26, Barcelona Christher Eagles 0 Caps, Age 19, Man Utd Danny Murray 7 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 28, Liverpool Kieran Richardson 5 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 20, Man Utd Forwards Kevin Davies 1 Cap, Age 28, Bolton Matt Jansen 4 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 27, Blackburn Wanye Rooney 16 Caps, 6 Goals, Age 19, Man Utd Shola Ameobi 1 Cap, Age 23, Newcastle Jermain Defoe 4 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 22, Man Utd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 Saturday 10th September 2005 England vs. Cyprus Villa Park, Birmingham Destipe England lack of goals in their past 2 games pundits predicted a win; and my God were they right. The odds were 1-8 for English victory, 10-1 for a draw and a 12-1 for Cyprus to win. England GK Chris Kirkland DR Phil Neville DL James McEveley DC Wes Brown DC Michael Dawson © MR Christher Eagles ML Gareth Barry MC Owen Hargreaves MC Danny Murray FC Shola Ameobi FC Matt Jansen Subs Steve Harper Jermain Defoe John Terry Michael Carrick Kieron Dyer Kevin Davies Rio Ferdinard Cyprus GK Stelios Nicolaou DR Kostas Konstantinou DL Starros Antomon DC Petros Konnafis © DC Marios Panayi MR Panagiotis Fgomitis ML Marios Agathokleons MC Stefanous Volskaridis MC Alexis Nicholas FC Michalis Konstantinou FC Giannis Okkas Subs Christos Demetruiou Giorgos Constanti Giasemakis Marios Neophyton Andros Kyriakou Andreas Demosthemons Giorgos Charalmbais England started off with an Murray shot within the first minute. England's first goal came from a throughball by Murray that Jansen lauched onto, ran past the defence and shot passed the keeper. In the 42th minute was England's second goal when Hargreaves saw Neville in the box and passed him the ball to do a shot at an angle and score his first ever goal for England. In the second half England continued to score goals. The thrid goal come on the 61th minute. McEveley was able to cross the ball into the box where Ameobi shot rebounded off the keeper, but Ameobi got another shot and capped off a fanstatic match for him. The fouth and final goal came on the 90th minute. Neville did a great long throw to Kevin Davies who scored with a header. England 4 Jansen 14 Neville 42 Ameobi 61 Davies 90 Cyprus 0 Kirkland 7, Neville 8, McEveley 7, Brown 7, Dawson 6 (Ferdiard 7 on 59th min), Eagles 7, Barry 7, Hargreaves 7 (Carrick 7 on 67th min), Murrary 7, Ameobi 10*, Jansen 7 (Davies 7 on 77th min) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 David Prutton of Southampton has been call-up to replace Owen Hargreaves that has been injury for 4 day in the England Cyprus match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gino Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Good work Footie King, some good results as well. Any chance of the occassional group table? Keep this up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 13, 2004 Author Share Posted January 13, 2004 Since Gino asked Pos Team Pld Won Drn Lst For Ag G.D. Pts 1st England 6 4 2 0 8 1 +7 14 2nd Scotland 7 3 3 1 12 7 +5 12 3rd Norway 6 2 2 2 7 4 +3 8 4th Finland 6 2 2 2 6 8 -2 8 5th Cyprus 7 0 1 6 5 18 -13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 13, 2004 Author Share Posted January 13, 2004 Tuesday 13th September 2005 Sol Campbell is injuried for a day with a sprained wrist and Titus Bramble is now in the England squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 13, 2004 Author Share Posted January 13, 2004 Wednesday 14th September 2005 Norway vs. England Ulleval Stadium, Olso Norway is seen as a tougher oppersite then Cyprus. The odds were 3-1 for Norway, 2-1 for a draw and 4-5 for England. Norway GK Thomas Myhre DR Pa-Modon Rah © DL André Bergdøklmo DC Claus Lundekvan DC Brede Paulsen Hangeland MR Daniel Fredheim Holm ML John Arne Riise MC Eirik Bakke MC Daniel Berg Hestad MC Trond Andersen FC John Carew Subs Espen Johnsen Azar Karadas Thomasz Sokolowski Kristain Flittie Onstad Thorstein Helstad Christain Grindheim Andre Muri England GK Chris Kirkland DR Phil Neville DL James McEveley DC Titus Bramble DC Rio Ferdinard © MR David Beckham ML Kieran Richardson MC Steven Gerrard MC Kieron Dyer FC Shola Ameobi FC Wanye Rooney Subs Steve Harper Jermain Defoe John Terry Michael Carrick Christopher Eagles Matt Jansen Michael Dawson England only got a 1-nil victory but that was enough for Freemantle. The goal was on the 3rd minute by a Beckham freekick. England domiated the match, but Norway did have a few changes. A fair result Kirkland 8, Neville 6 (Carrick on 71th min 7), McEveley 7, Bramble 7, Ferdinard 7, Beckham 7, Richardson 7, Gerrard 8, Dyer 7, Ameobi 8 (Defoe on 71th min 6), Rooney 7 (Jansen on 76th min 6) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 14, 2004 Author Share Posted January 14, 2004 Thursday 6th October 2005 England have already qualifyed for the World Cup and Scotland are second, so Norway, Finland and Cyprus are just playing for pride. Goalkeepers Steve Harper 1 Cap, Age 31 Celtic Carlo Nash 1 Cap, Age 32 Middlebrough Chris Kirkwood 6 Caps, Age 24 Liverpool Defencers Wes Brown 9 Caps, Age 25, Newcastle Titus Bramble 1 Cap, Age 24, Newcastle Phil Neville 49 Caps, Age 28, Man Utd Wayne Bridge 16 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 25 Chelsea James McEveley 2 Caps, Age 20, Blackburn Matthew Upson 5 Caps, Age 26, Birmingham Sol Campbell 62 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 31, Arsenal Rio Ferdinard 48 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 26, Man Utd Michael Dawson 5 Caps, Age 21, Man Utd John Terry 3 Caps, Age 24, Chelsea Midfielders Steven Gerrard 33 Caps, 5 Goals, Age 25 Liverpool Owen Hargreaves 26 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 24, Man Utd Michael Carrick 5 Caps, Age 25, Cheivo David Beckham 74 Caps, 12 Goals, Age 30, Real Mardid Danny Murray 8 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 28, Liverpool Jermaine Pennant 2 Caps, Age 22, Arsenal Kieran Richardson 6 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 20, Man Utd Joe Cole 18 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 23, Chelsea Forwards Kevin Davies 2 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 28, Bolton Jon Macken 0 Caps, Age 28, Man City Wanye Rooney 17 Caps, 6 Goals, Age 19, Man Utd Shola Ameobi 3 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 23, Newcastle Jermain Defoe 5 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 22, Man Utd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 14, 2004 Author Share Posted January 14, 2004 Injury hits Kirkland England Goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has come down with a dead leg in training has been removed from the squad. His replace is experienced goalkeeper Ian Walker from Leicester. He has got a 3 caps for country and stand as good as change as anyone in the England squad to play against Finland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 14, 2004 Author Share Posted January 14, 2004 Saturday 15th October 2005 England vs. Finland Villa Park, Birmingham The final game in the World Cup Qualifying for 2006. England has already qualifyed and Finland couldn't get into the playoffs. The odds for England were 2-5 to win, Finland had 13-2 and a draw was 11-4. England GK Steve Harper DR Phil Neville DL James McEveley DC Sol Campbell DC Rio Ferdinard © MR David Beckham ML Wayne Bridge MC Steven Gerrard MC Joe Cole FC Shola Ameobi FC Wayne Rooney Subs Ian Walker Jermain Defoe John Terry Owen Hargreaves Kevin Davies Jon Macken Michael Dawson Finland GK Antti Niemi DR Antti Heinola DL Janne Saarinen DC Petri Pasanen DC Hannu Tihinen © MR Teemu Tainio ML Joonas Kolkka MC Aki Riihilahtin MC Jari Litmanen MC Antti Okkonen FC Mikael Forssell Subs Jussi Jaaskelainsen Eremenko jr Jari Niemi Paulus Roiha Markus Heikkinen Sami Mahilo Daniel Sjolund The game started off badly for England when Kolkka made Neville look like a fool and ran towards the goal. It was lucky that he shot it wide. However he was rewarded on the 21th minute when he beat past the English defence and made Harper look fooling. But England fought back and on the 42th minute England got a corner. Beckham swang it in and Rooney got over Okkonen and headed the ball in the back of the net. England continued to attack against Finland in the second half. Rooney was about to get a second goal when Niemi kicked the ball to Heinola when he robbed the ball off him and shot from 35 feet. England 2 Rooney 42, 56 Finland 1 Kolkka Harper 8, Neville 7, McEveley 7, Campbell 8, Ferdinard 7, Beckham 5 (Hargreaves on 56 min 7), Bridge 7, Gerrard 7, Cole 7 (Macken on 76 min 7), Ameobi 9*(mom), Rooney 8 (Defoe on 65 min 7) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 15, 2004 Author Share Posted January 15, 2004 A quick review of what happened in the group Pos Inf Team Pld Won Drn Lst For Ag G.D. Pts 1st Q England 8 6 2 0 11 2 +9 20 2nd Pl Scotland 8 4 3 1 14 8 +6 15 3rd Norway 8 2 2 4 7 8 -1 8 4th Finland 8 2 2 4 8 12 -4 8 5th Cyprus 8 1 1 6 8 18 -10 4 Saturday 11th September 2004 England 2 : 1 Scotland Cyprus 1 : 2 Finland Wednesday 15th September 2004 Finland 1 : 1 Norway Scotland 2 : 2 Cyprus Saturday 16th October 2004 Norway 1 : 1 Scotland Cyprus 0 : 1 England Saturday 2nd April 2005 England 1 : 0 Norway Scotland 3 : 1 Finland Wednesday 6th April 2005 Finland 0 : 0 England Norway 3 : 0 Cyprus Saturday 11th June 2005 Finland 2 : 1 Cyprus Scotland 0 : 0 England Wednesday 15th June 2005 Norway 2 : 0 Finland Cyprus 1 : 4 Scotland Saturday 10th September 2005 England 4 : 0 Cyprus Scotland 1 : 0 Norway Wednesday 14th September 2005 Norway 0 : 1 England Finland 1 : 2 Scotland Saturday 15th October 2005 England 2 : 1 Finland Cyprus 3 : 0 Norway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 17, 2004 Author Share Posted January 17, 2004 Wednesday 21th December 2005 The World Cup was decided today in Berlin. All the repecentives waited in antipation to see what group their country got. Group A Cameroom Mexico Romania Russia Prediction: Mexica and Romania to qualify but Cameroom and Russia shouldn't be written off. Group B England Germany Iceland Peru Prediction: Germany favourites to win the group and England to be second. Group C Argentina (cheating ****) Costa Rica Poland Portagul Prediction: Argentina and Portagul are the likely winning in this group. Group D China Colombia Italy Lebanon Prediction: Colombia and Italy, no question. Group E Burkina Faso Japan Saudi Arabia U.S.A Prediction: Japan and U.S.A are the likely contenters. This would seen as the group of the weaker nations. Group F Bulgaria France Greece Ivory Coast Prediction: France and Greece but then Bulgaria have a good side. Greece had to quailfy in playoffs against Scotland, Bulgaria automatically quailfy. Group G Chile Nigeria Spain Sweden Prediction: Group of Death. None of these sides will be written off. Likely to be Spain and Nigeria but as said above Sweden and Chile are good. Group H Angola Brazil Iran Ukraine Prediction: Brazil without a doubt and Ukraine possibly would qualitfy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 21, 2004 Author Share Posted January 21, 2004 Thursday 23th March 2005 For England's preparion for the World Cup England would be playing Colombia in a Friendly at St. James' Park. Goalkeeper Steve Harper 2 Caps, Age 31, Celtic Chris Kirkwood 6 Caps, Age 24, Real Sociedad Ian Walker 3 Caps, Age 34, Leicester Defencers Wes Brown 9 Caps, Age 26, Newcastle Phil Neville 50 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 29, Man Utd Wayne Bridge 17 Caps, Age 25, Liverpool James McEveley 2 Caps, Age 21, Blackburn Matthew Upson 5 Caps, Age 26, Birmingham Sol Campbell 63 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 31, Arsenal Rio Ferdinard 49 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 27, Man Utd Michael Dawson 5 Caps, Age 22, Man Utd John Terry 3 Caps, Age 25, Chelsea Midfielders[/i] Steven Gerrard 34 Caps, 5 Goals, Age 25, Liverpool Owen Hargreaves 27 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 25, Man Utd Jermaine Jenas 5 Caps, Age 23, Newcastle Michael Carrick 6 Caps, Age 24, Cheivo David Beckham 75 Caps, 12 Goals, Age 30, Man Utd. Kieron Dyer 28 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 27, Newcastle Jermaine Pennant 2 Caps, Age 23, Arsenal Kieran Richardson 6 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 21, Man Utd Joe Cole 19 Caps, Age 24, Chelsea Forwards Matt Jansen 6 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 28, Blackburn Wanye Rooney 18 Caps, 8 Goals, Age 20, Man Utd Shola Ameobi 4 Caps, 1 Goals, Age 24, Newcastle James Beattie 8 Caps, Age 28, Southampton Tommy Wright 1 U21 Cap, 1 U21 Goal, Age 21, Leicester Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 22, 2004 Author Share Posted January 22, 2004 Saturday 1st April 2005 England vs. Colombia St. James's Park, Newcastle April Fool's day! and day of the big match against Colombia, the land of rainforsest and drug bacons. This would be a good test for England. England GK Chris Kirkland DR Phil Neville DL James McEveley DC Sol Campbell DC Rio Ferdinard © MR David Beckham ML Kieran Richardson MC Owen Hargreaves MC Joe Cole FC Shola Ameobi FC Wanye Rooney Subs Ian Walker Tommy Wright John Terry Steven Gerrard Kieron Dyer James Beattie Michael Dawson Jermaine Pennant Jermaine Jenas Matt Jansen Wes Brown Steve Harper Colombia GK Oscar Cordoba DR Jarrson Amur Gonzalea © DL Ruben Dairo Bustas DC Ivan Ramiro Cordoba DC Mario Yepes MR Freddy Indurley Grisales ML Kilian Edwin Virviescas MC Jorge Bolano MC Giovanny Hernandez FC Oscar Eduardo Villareal FC Johnnier Montano Subs Faryd Mondragon Jose Hermes Mera David Arturo Ferreira Eudalio Arriaga Pedro Harold Lozano Mauricio Alejandro Molina Jairo Ferdando Castillo Javier Eduardo Arizolo Alexander Viveros Jairo Leonardo Patino Leider Calimendo Preciado Again England were held to a 1-nil victory because of the excellent Goalkeeping of Colombia. Rooney's finishing today was dier. He had many changes to score and blown them all. At half-time he was subbed off for Matt Jansen. At the 57th minute England got their goal. Jansen crossed the ball to Beckham and he took the shoot. Cordora saved it but Beckham took the rebound and scored. On the 77th minute Beckham could have had a second with a freekick, but hit the post. England played better and should have got more, but Colombia did give a good performance. Kirkland 8 (Walker on 45 min 8 mom), Neville 6 (Wright on 74 min 7), McEveley 7, Campball 7, Ferdinard 7 (Dawson on 74 min 6), Beckham 8, Richardson 6 (Brown on 58 min 7), Hargreaves 7 (Jenas on 66 min 7), Cole 7 (Dyer on 58 7), Ameobi 8 (Beattie on 74 min 6), Rooney 4 (Jansen on 45 min 7) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 25, 2004 Author Share Posted January 25, 2004 Ebgland World Cup Squad Goalkeepers Steve Harper 2 Caps, Age 31, Celtic Harper has had a career boath going up north, being the No. 1 goalie and help them with the Scottish Premier League and not even loosing a game. Chris Kirkland 7 Caps, Age 25, Real Sociedad Kirkland has also done well moving away from England and doing well for the Spainish club. He is now England's No. 1. Ian Walker 4 Caps, Age 34, Leicester The vertern is a bit of a surprise but he has done well for Leicester and they have stayed up. Defencers Wes Brown 10 Caps, Age 26, Newcastle Someone Freemantle reject from Man Utd has done good at his adopted home. He is consident player and England will need that in the World Cup. Phil Neville 51 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 29, Man Utd A player that can play in many positions and bags full of experience. Prefect for a small squad. James McEveley 4 Caps, Age 21, Blackburn A young player with a great future. Last season's young player of the year and techinally flying the flag for Scotland as well. Matthew Upson 5 Caps, Age 27, Birmingham Proberly a backup player but could be needed. Sol Campbell 64 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 31, Arsenal A worldclass centre-back; what more can I say? Rio Ferdinard 50 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 27, Man Utd Another worldclass centre-back who is the captain, an obvious choose. Michael Dawson 6 Caps, Age 22, Man Utd Ferdinard's partner in crime. A dream partnership that made sure that Man Utd only conseeded 25 goals. Midfielders Steven Gerrard 34 Caps, 5 Goals, Age 25, Liverpool Another Worldclass player! Can play in the centre and the right. Owen Hargreaves 28 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 25, Man Utd Can play anywhere except upfront. Play good football and did well to beat past Kleberson. Jermaine Jenas 6 Caps, Age 23, Newcastle Proberly the only person in Newcastle that was happy to see Dyer leave. Back in the squad and willing to do his best. Michael Carrick 6 Caps, Age 24, Chievo Happy in Italy. Doing well and the club is midtable. David Beckham 76 Caps, 13 Goals, Age 31, Real Mardid The most capped player in England, vice-captain and playing good football in Spain. Kieron Dyer 29 Caps, 1 Goals, Age 27, Barcelona Another player that moved to Spain. He has struggled at times and he hasn't mastered the language, but if he does well in the cup then it could make his career. Kieran Richardson 7 Caps, 2 Caps, Age 21, Man Utd A consident young winger with a left foot. Joe Cole 20 Caps, 1 Goals, Age 24, Chelsea He actually made the Chelsea squad this year. The past two season he was a super-sub. Forwards Matt Jansen 7 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 28, Blackburn He has played a lot of matchs and has scored some goals. But he can be used as a winger as well. Wanye Rooney 19 Caps, 8 Goals, Age 20, Man Utd The wonderkid has scored goals and has made Man Utd his new home. He is also the youngest player in the squad. Shola Ameobi 5 Caps, 1 Goals, Age 24, Newcastle Ameobi is the most expensive member of the squad (£28.5 Millon). He scores goals and assists as well. James Beattie 9 Caps, Age 28, Southampton He has never scored an England goal but this tourlament could be his change to make he name in the international sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 25, 2004 Author Share Posted January 25, 2004 Thursday 1st July 2006 SkyBet Odd 1st: Brazil Even 2nd: France 6-4 3rd: Germany 6-4 4th: Italy 6-4 5th: Argentina 6-4 6th: England 5-2 England have an outside change of winning this. If England could beat Germany within their group then they changes would increase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 25, 2004 Author Share Posted January 25, 2004 Saturday 3rd July 2006 Football Focus Interview Ray Stubbs: And live from England's Training camp in Italy, Kieran Freemantle. Kieran welcome to the show. KF: Thank you. Ray Stubbs: You're welcome. First of all what do you think are your changes in the Cup. KF: I think we have a very good change. I admit that some critics may say we are no hopers but I think they are just negative and anti-English. RS: Well said. As you may of heard from the panel here we have notice some surprises like having Ian Walker and Steve Harper in the squad, but no Michael Owen. KF: I do this job the way I want. I haven't lose an England game let and I don't intend to start in this tourlament. RS: I know you are ambitious manager, but your England scores haven't been as great as your club score. KF: International football is the toughest. I'm not saying club is easy but International sides pick the team possible and obviously the best defence and goalie. RS: So what plans do you have for the game against Germany. KF: I have been thinking about it, but I would be stupid to aid it on national team. RS: Understandable. Turning to Man Utd; what comments do you have to say about John O'Shea smashing you in the Manchester Herald? KF: John is good player, but I think he handled his problems the worst. I would of easily sat down with him and talk it out with him. RS: Thank you and good luck in the cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 25, 2004 Author Share Posted January 25, 2004 Wednesday 7th June 2006 Mexico 2 Iniguez 45, 90 Campos inj. 75 Cameroom 0 Romania 0 Filipescu sent off 43 Russia 2 Beschastnykh 27 Lobont own goal 31 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 26, 2004 Author Share Posted January 26, 2004 Thursday 8th June 2006 England vs. Germany AWD-Arena, Hannover This is England's toughest group match. This is the first match under Freemantle's rain when England are the underdogs. The odds were 5-4 for Germany, 7-4 for England and 11-5 for a draw. But one think in England's favour is the last time they came to Germany the result was 5-1 to they favor. England GK Chris Kirkland DR Phil Neville DL James McEveley DC Sol Campbell DC Rio Ferdinard © MR David Beckham ML Kieran Richardson MC Steven Gerrard MC Kieron Dyer FC Shola Ameobi FC Wanye Rooney Subs Ian Walker Matt Jansen Wes Brown Owen Hargreaves Joe Cole James Beattie Michael Dawson Germany GK Oliver Kahn (FC Bayern) DC Maik Franz (Wolfberg) DC Jen Nowothny (Leverkusen) DC Christoph Metzelder (Dortmund) MR Gerald Asamoah (Schalke 04) ML Christain Rahn (HSV) MC Michael Ballack (FC Bayern) MC Sebastian Kehl © (Dortmund) AMC Sebastian Deisler (Barcelona) FC Oliver Neuville (HSV) FC Miroslav Klose (Chelsea) Subs Timo Hildebrand (VfB Stuttgart) Torsten Frings (Dortmund) Marcel Ketelaer (Gladbach) Hanno Balitsch (Werder Bremen) Tobias Rau (FC Bayern) Carsten Jancker (Greuther Furth) Kevin Kuranyi (VfB Stuttgart) This could be the match that could make or break England or Germany. In the crowd was Prime Minister Michael Howard and the German Chancellor. England were playing in white, Germany in grey. The first change came to Germany in the 5th minute when Rahn tried to get a score, but saved by Kirkland. The second change came on the 15th minute when Klose crossed the ball to Ballack and headed the ball at the crossball. But the first goal came to England, not to Germany. Ameobi was able to header the ball to Rooney. He was able to run pass the defence, force Kahn out of his goal and shot passed him. But at the 37th minute Deisler scored a goal. He was given space and able to score. 42th minute was England's second goal. Rooney crossed the ball into the box where Ameobi headed the ball into the net. But England's lead was not to last. Deisler scored a fanstaic freekick and was able to save face for his nation. They were no goals in the second half, but both sides had changes. It was a fair result for sides. Kirkland 7, Neville 6, McEveley 7, Ferdinard © 7, Campball 7, Beckham 3 (Hargreaves on 45min 7), Richardson 7, Gerrard 7, Dyer 4 (Cole on 73 min 6), Ameobi 7 (Beattie on 63 min 7), Rooney 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 26, 2004 Author Share Posted January 26, 2004 Thursday 8th June 2006 Peru 1 Solona 22 Iceland 2 Helgason 9 L. Sigurdsson 47 I. Sigurdsson sent off 78 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 26, 2004 Author Share Posted January 26, 2004 Friday 9th June 2006 GROUP C Poland 1 Olisadebe 24 Kulazny sent off 45 Portugal 1 Pauleta 36 Costa Rica 0 Argentina 2 D'Alessandro 22 Ortega 77 GROUP D China 2 Shao Jiayi 6 Sun Jihai 41 Sun Jihai sent off 78 Lebanon 1 Silva 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 26, 2004 Author Share Posted January 26, 2004 Saturday 10th June 2006 GROUP D Colombia 2 Castillo 68, 81 Italy 2 Del Piero 1, 47 GROUP E Japan 0 Saudi Arabia 2 Al-Meshal 45 Shedan 69 Burkina Faso 1 Dagano 31 USA 5 Martin 40 King 50, 62 Donavan 52 De Stefano 82 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 26, 2004 Author Share Posted January 26, 2004 Sunday 11st June 2006 GROUP F France 2 Henry 11 Anelka 74 Bulgaria 2 M. Petrov 9 S. Petrov 81 Milonov inj. 48 GROUP H Angola 2 Mantorras 15 Rafael 43 Wilson sent off 58 Iran 2 Hashemian 50 Karimi 67 Brazil 2 Diego 3 Adriano 15 Ukraine 2 Shevchenko 33 Melaschenko 52 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 26, 2004 Author Share Posted January 26, 2004 Monday 12th June 2006 GROUP F Greece 3 Choutas pen 7, 64 Tsiolis 12 Ivory Coast 1 Ettien 4 GROUP G Spain 3 Xavi 40 Fernando Torres 50, 66 Xavi inj. 45 Nigeria 2 Kanu 5 Utaka 81 Sweden 3 Ibrahimovic 21, 51 Farnerud 90 Chile 1 Chamagol 90 Contreras sent off 43 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 26, 2004 Author Share Posted January 26, 2004 Tuesday 13th June 2006 Cameroon Job 66 Meyong 81, 90 Romaina 1 Rosu 90 Russia 1 Beschastnykh 75 Mexico 2 Blanco 73 Arellano 78 Galindo sent off 80 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 26, 2004 Author Share Posted January 26, 2004 Wednesday 14th June 2006 Iceland vs. England RheinEnergieStadion, Koln England's and Iceland's second game. England this time are the favourites with 1-2 odds; Iceland had 9-2 and a draw was 13-5. Iceland GK Arni Gautur Arason (Stoke) DC Larus Sigurdsson © (Gillingham) DC Olafur Orn Bjaurason (Brann) DC Arnar Vidarsson (Lokeren) DMR Audun Helgason (Landskorna) DML Hermann Hreidarsson (Charlton) MC Brynar Gunnarsson (West Ham) MC Thordur Gudjonsson (Bochum) MC Gylfi Einarsson (Staback) FC Eidur Gudjohnsen (Birmingham) FC Johann Dorhallson (Aston Villa) Subs Tomas Ingason (Fram (ISL)) Tryggvi Gudmundsson (Staback) Bjani Gudjonsson (Bochum) Ivar Ingimarsson (Reading) Helgi Sigurdsson (Lyn) Johannes Karl Gudjonsson (Recreativo) Petur Marteinsson (Hammarby) England GK Chris Kirkland DR Wes Brown DL Matthew Upson DC Michael Dawson DC Rio Ferdinard © DMC Jermaine Jenas MC Joe Cole MC Steven Gerrard MC Kieran Richardson FC Wanye Rooney FC Shola Ameobi Subs Ian Walker Matt Jansen Phil Neville Owen Hargreaves Kieron Dyer James Beattie Sol Campbell On the fifth minute of the match Gudjohnsen was about to get a shot at good. After that Freemantle told Ferdinard to mark thoughtout the match and he wasn't able to get another decent shot. On the 7th minute England got they first goal. Richardson took a corner and Jenas headed the ball in and got his first goal for England. The second goal came on the 30th minute. Ferdinard was about to get the ball and after a run with the ball he swang it in the ball, Ameobi antipated the movement and got a delicous header into the back of the net. But distancer stuck on the 39th minute when Ferdinard had to be subbed off a slight injury. Gerrard was made captain. The final goal came on the 70th minute when Ameobi crossed the ball towards Rooney and he was able to get the goal pass the goalie. At the end of the match the Icelandic manager said England was the better side. Kirkland 7, Brown 8, Upson 7, Dawson 7, Ferdinard 6 © (Campbell subbed on 39 min 7), Jenas 8 mom, Gerrard 7 (vc), Cole 7 (Dyer subbed on 70 min 8), Richardson 7, Rooney 8 (Jansen on 70 min 6), Ameobi 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football King Posted January 27, 2004 Author Share Posted January 27, 2004 Wednesday 14th June 2006 SHOCK DEFEAT FOR HOSTS!!!!! Germany 0 Peru 1 Palacios 42 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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