chrisobee

Just got in and watched the "highlights". Poor game, poor performance, wrong team selection. Hopefully Barry will be fully fit soon as we need a more defensive midfield player if Ashley Cole is going to play as a left winger. Would have Joe Cole on the left and would have started with Crouch though Heskey did Ok and if only he could score goals he'd be excellent. Lampard just has to be dropped, it's been obvious for years that he and Gerrard don't play well together, Gerrard is far better and I reckon would play better without Lampard trying to do the same job. My team would include Green despite his error though Hart I like also. We should go with something like this, maybe Capello will have learnt the lesson by now : Green Johnson Terry King A Cole Lennon Gerrard Barry J Cole Crouch/Heskey Rooney Whatever you think of Ferdinand he is for me easily our best CB in an area where we have few options so he's a big loss. Am confident we'll beat Algeria and Slovenia comfortably and once you get to the knock out stages all things are possible. France and Argentina didn't really impress though the 1st games in any WC rarely give a true guide to a teams chances, USA were the only half decent team in our group and though we should beat them 9 times out of 10 we didn't and a draw is not the end of the world. Having said that England at 8/1 to win the WC is ridiculous, more like 25/1.

Was Messi in your team as well

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St Landrew is going to ensure all those who cannot spell are automatically banned HTBH

Good, no worries about posting Sunday's horse racing tips then

No idea Just done my transfers for today, transferring Messi, Mascarenho, Rooney and Terry back in as well as a couple of players from Greece and Nigeria I've barely heard of !

Unfortunately I do remember that game !

Just a couple more at decent prices : 2.55 - Sandown - Qannah Parker - @ 14/1 (General) In addition to Guilded Warrior just a small bet on Qannah Park who is relatively lightly raced and didn't run badly on his return, despite looking in need of the race. Went close in both outings over seven furlongs last season and any ease in the ground won't bother him. He has the potential to improve this season and has already shown he can compete fro around today's mark. Stable are rare visitors and send just the one on the long journey south. 3.15 - York: Magical Macey - @ 22/1 (General) Tomintoul Singer -@ 22/1 (General) Midnight Martini remains my main bet but Magical Macey and Tomintoul Singer make some appeal at big prices. Magical Macey comes here on the back of an easy win over five furlongs and may be suited by the step up to six for the first time. He has the profile of an improving sprinter and comes from an in form yard. Could've been better drawn. Tomintoul Singer also has a progressive profile and is better drawn. She got within three lengths of the talented Rose Blossom at York last time out and her best run to date cameover today's trip at Newmarket last season. Note : Magical Macey is a bit of a market anamoly, 33/1 on Betfair but only 11/1 with Ladbrokes, what do they know that we don't !? 5.15 - Sandown - Grey Granite - e/w. @ 11/1 (General) Just a few quid on this as well as Epsom Salts.Has to prove his stamina but if he does get the trip he has the potential to improve after just four outings. Progressed last season and ran respectably on his seasonal/handicap debut over 12 furlongs at Windsor. Ease in the ground will suit on evidence to date and doesn't face much competition for the lead. Stable knows what it takes to get a big priced winner here. 6.20 - Lingfield - Safari Guide - e/w. @ 12/1 (General) It may pay to concentrate on those from double-figure draws, and Safari Guide appeals as much as any. He figures on a handy mark at present and shaped as if this drop to 6f would suit on his recent return. 7.00 - Leicester - Taaresh - @ 9/2 (General) Looks on the upgrade and has a 3 from 12 record so far, two of those wins coming this season. May have raced on the slower ground last time out at beverley and drops back to the grade in which he won at Hamilton in his previous race. Four pound higher mark shouldn't prevent him making a big effort to win again under conditions which look ideal. Yard 2 from 4 here in recent seasons and the jockey 3 from 14 over the same period. Chris

As someone said a while back with Saints doing well it was inevitable Hants wouldn't. At least we don't support Pompey

Bowling is Ok but how do you manage to lose needing just 12 with 6 wickets and plenty of balls to get them in, unreal

Just plain lazy Frankie Chris

Very random tips today, usual tricky Saturday cards so looking for decent value though it is hard to find. May well do several ew doubles to small stakes. Sand 13:45 Beachfire @7/2 : Beachfire gave the impression there was more to come from him when third on his handicap debut and could come out on top though Revered is respected and looks likely to go close. At 7/2 Beachfire looks the value in this race. York 14:05 Trip The Light Each Way @ 12/1 :Consistent type, posted a career-best effort when landing 1½m Catterick handicap in April. Value for extra when successful in C&D claimer last time, and given chance by handicapper.Has good draw in stall one unlike Mull of Dubai and Crackenthorp and this may well be significant in the outcome. York 14:40 Elliptical Each Way @6/1 : This is an absolute minefield of a race but for the sake of a small interest in this CH4 race I'm going ew on Elliptical. The race he ran behind Tartan Gigha was in a smart time and looks rock solid handicap form. Not seen to best advantage in tactic affair latest and potentially still well ahead of revised mark off a sound gallop. Sand 14:55 Guilded Warrior Each Way @12/1 : Yet another puzzle to sort out, however with the benefit of a very good draw Guilded Warrior could well be overpriced especially based on seasonal reappearance when winning at Leicester. Ran far too freely last time out, hopefully Fergus Sweeney will keep him on a tighter rein today. York 15:15 Midnight Martini Each Way @8/1: Form reads 1112-22 and was very progressive last year. The Easterby yard are in good form and has been prepared for this race.I'd be disappointed if she doesn't at least make the frame. Sand 15:30 Duchess Dora @5/2 : Speedy horse, unbeaten over C&D. Burning Thread, upped in class may be the biggest danger. Bath 15:55 Banks And Braes @ 7/4 : Should appreciate the step up in trip and likely to be there or thereabouts at the finish. Lauberhorn looks the most likely threat. Sand 16:05 Luminous Gold Each Way @16/1 : This five year old mare trained in Newmarket by Chris Wall was a beaten favourite last time she saw the racetrack. She seems to go well fresh and has been working very well at home. Sand 16:40 Flotation Each Way @12/1 ( Bet 365/Hills) : There was plenty to like about the way the Barry Hills newcomer went about her work on her debut at Newmarket and as a half sister to three winners, Flotation is worth a punt against Direct Answer who will not represent value for money at odds on. Sand 17:15 Epsom Salts Each Way @7/1 : Looks well-handicapped at 16fl, ran a cracker at Goodwood when finding trouble. Natural speed and a very game style. May act best on sharp tracks. Leic 17:30 So Belle Each Way @ 8/1 : Not happy when I saw Hugh Taylor has gone for this one as price shortens in a flash ! That said still looks a decent bet, ran very green on debut but showed definite signs of ability and could stand to leave that form behind today. Ling 19:50 Pab Special Each Way @ 8/1: Has dropped to last winning mark and plenty of promise (despite finishing only seventh) over C&D last time to suggest he could strike again soon. Could go well at rewarding odds. Ling 20:20 City Ground @9/2. Kakatosi is a short priced favourite and may well win but at 9/2 with several firms City Ground looks the value in this race. Phew, that should be it ! Have a great day all Chris

Shock news: after 1 game I'm leading, the only way is down now

Not helped by the fact Henry and Co run the team and that is why big reason I wouldn't take 11/10 on France to win their group never mind the fact they have only won one group game in the last 2 WC's.

I hope Pienaar scores, he's in my Metro team !

I just managed it though the site was playing up, probably busy with people transferring in SA/Mexico players.......like me !

Well absolutely none spring to mind, maybe with so many comings and goings in recent seasons there might be a few.

No, do I get a point

That was too easy Where is the next question, still nearly 2 hours until SA v Mexico !

Lol, best of luck to you. A fiver says you don't finish 1st

No, I'm making TDD my warm favourite to snatch last place having seen his squad

Definitely won't win !

Indeed, lets be having the next question

Yes, South Today nicked her from BBC London