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what a fucking joke.

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pardon my non-liminess over here, but what does the FAO stand for?

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For The Attention Of.

I hope you mean "What a fucking joke that so called professional footballers would act like children when one of their mates gets caught breaking the rules" rather than "What a fucking joke that the FA charged a stupid moron who dodged a drug test for 36 hours and thought he could get away with it"

Fuck it. If the players strike we should play a second team. Spoilt wankers.

I can't believe Ferdinand 'forgot' about a drug test for 36 hours. Ban him for a year.

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Originally posted by Weasel Spoor

I hope you mean "What a fucking joke that so called professional footballers would act like children when one of their mates gets caught breaking the rules"

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well, watch sven quit and become chelsea manager...

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England players will hold a crisis meeting later on Wednesday to decide whether to pull out of their Euro 2004 decider.

The country's most important game for two years now hangs in the balance, with the Football Association warning England face disqualification if they do not play against Turkey.

FA spokesman Paul Barber admitted there had been no resolution to the unprecedented stand off between England's international players and the game's governing body sparked by the exclusion of Rio Ferdinand over a dope test.

"The players want Rio back in the squad but the FA is not prepared to do that," said Barber.

"The players are considering a number of options, and one of those options is not to travel to Turkey.

"If we do not compete on Saturday according to the regulations as I understand them, we will be disqualified from the tournament."

Barber said the FA was not prepared to speculate about drafting in other players if the current squad pulls out.

A ballot held by the players following dinner on Tuesday evening was reported to have resulted in a vote in favour of a boycott after Ferdinand's exclusion for failing to attend a routine drugs test.

Ferdinand must attend a hearing on Monday to account for his breach of doping regulations.

Speaking about Ferdinand, Barber said: "We made a difficult decision after many hours of consideration. We will not reverse that decision."

Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor told BBC Radio Five Live: "There is a strong feeling of solidarity and the players are very concerned.

"They have made those feelings known to the FA."

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Heh, Holland's striker is a rapist and a murderer.

England is just so last century, always has been I guess.

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rumour is newcastle are after said player. which would be kind of ironic really....

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has England been recruiting American athletes when I wasn't looking?

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has England been recruiting American athletes when I wasn't looking?

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damn the fa for not giving convey his work permit.

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chips, I think you totally missed my point there.

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Originally posted by geaeslore
has England been recruiting American athletes when I wasn't looking?

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i think we have a looooooooooong way to go before we can be compared with the badboys of US sports. though, i reckon if we continue this roll we're on..we should be on equal pegging by this time next week.

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"In our minds there has never been any question as to whether we would play in this game - we will continue our preparation for Saturday's game."

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Now lads, perhaps I am just uber-cynical, but this sounds unbelievably like a publicity stunt/scam.... take note that the Turkey think it is wonderful that the team is in "disarray"......... has anyone considered that this could just be one big mind game? I mean, let's be serious, do you honestly think that the England team have the savvy to take such an overtly political stand? Not to mention that all of sudden there are statements being made that essentially seem to say "the tabloids were talking and quoting nonsense"

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nice conspiracy theory.

its going ahead anyway. without owen though.....

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I'd hardly call it a conspiracy theory It'smore an observation that the likes of Ferguson and Wenger have done simliar things in the Premiership so why should international football be different?

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yeah, but its a little over the top. for one thing, the press and the public were not very supportive of the players action.

taking mind games to this level is a OTT x2.

still, the players obviously care for Rio, and have proven how 'together' they are. no doubting the team spirit...

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either that or they all engage in buggery in the team bath and Rio is the lil' bitch.

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i'm sure everyone in the squad is sol cambells lil'bitch.

allegedly.

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I hear you love and idlosie Sol Campbell. My sources tell me you have his picture on your wall and everything because you know he would never betray you. Is this true?

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when rooney joins manchester united i will laugh in your face..

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I'm sure you will. But until then I have the upperhand in respect of Judas's. Campbell made the right move and the most sensible move to be sure.

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Who was it that took out Owen btw?

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