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Emiliano Insua to miss 5 matches

Kai — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:53:04 +0000

Our trusty left-back, Emiliano Insua, has been called up by Argentina’s U-20 for a mini Copa America tourney till 8 Feb. Insua will catch the next match with Stoke before reporting for national duty.

I like him. He’s turning out well.

Weekly Poll: Captain Monster Masch?

CSD — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:29:44 +0000

My bad for forgetting the poll last week. *insert excuse about life away from the computer here* So anyways, I came across an article on the official Liverpool website telling of how the new boss of Argentina, Diego Maradona, wishes Javier Mascherano to be his team’s captain. Personally, I think it’s a fabulous idea. He certainly likes to let the refs know what’s on his mind. Maybe he’ll get into less trouble this way. But… what do you think?
Is the Monster Masch the right choice to captain Argentina? ( surveys)

Internationals

CSD — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:08:16 +0000

Gerrard’s first competitive goal for England in 19 months came after a great display from Wayne Rooney. Rooney’s really found his form. I’m getting a little bit worried about playing Man-Yoo next time. He later scored two for the squad, but it was Stevie G that fired off the cannon after only 11 minutes. I’ll never be able to figure out where he gets that power from so far away.

Fernando Torres could be out for at least a week after feeling a pain in his thigh after only 16 minutes against Belgium. It is not known yet whether he suffered a strain or a tear.

Robbie Keane also found his place on the score sheet when he gave Ireland their only goal after six minutes.

EDIT:
Apparently, Ryan Babel was also injured today. No word on the extent of that injury. Freakin’ yay…

Capello’s English Better, Still Can’t Understand Geordies and Scousers

CSD — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:59:58 +0000

England Boss, Fabio Capello, has recently said in an interview that he’s happy with the progress he’s made in mastering the English language, but has a terrible time understanding people when he goes to matches because of the different accents. I guess it’s lucky for him that Jamie Carragher retired from international competition. Watch this interview and tell me if you can make out more than a few phrases.

Steven Gerrard Named England Captain

CSD — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:46:45 +0000

It’s nice to see that the rumor mill gets one right now and then. Fabio Capello has stated that Steven Gerrard will lead England out as captain for the match against Switzerland.

On behalf of all Reds fans I’d just like to say, “SUCK IT RIO! UP YOURS OWEN!”

If Capello is appointed as the next England manager, what will it mean to Liverpool?

ed_ — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:16:48 +0000

Well, for one, I believe that the Liverpool captain will become the England captain. Steven Gerrard should always have been the England captain over John Terry. I, like most of the rest of the world, had no idea why John Terry was appointed captain by second-choice Steve. Gerrard has experience of winning at the highest level (Champions League), playing against the best players (Kaka etc) and of leading a side in the sort of winner-takes-all situations that international football is all about.

Looking at Capello, I doubt he would like the sort of loutish chavish behaviour that Terry is capable of from his captain. Would you rather take the quiet professional who eschews the delights of even a simple hamburger or someone who gets drunk, shouts at Americans after a global tragedy and attacks nightclub bouncers?

Yes, Gerrard for captain.

Second thing is that Carragher will be back on international duty. Again, not only is Carra the sort of player that Capello admires and has played in the past. If someone with the medals and trophies that Capello has comes calling, it’ll be very hard to say no. Anyone selected for the England squad will definitely learn something from their time away from their club so it won’t be time wasted with a third class manager, as it was with the grinning idiot that preceded him. Capello has always been known to pick his teams on a combination of form and what’s best for the team so Carra will get what he’s always wanted – a fair crack at the national team.

What are your thoughts on how Capello will affect the careers of Peter Crouch, Jermaine Pennant or any of the English youngsters coming through for Liverpool?