The end is near for McClown - Carra axed

[Guest]

Fookin' clueless man.


Carragher axed for England crunch showdown

Jun 6 2007

by Chris Bascombe, Liverpool Echo


JAMIE Carragher has been dealt an amazing double snub ahead of tonight’s crucial Euro qualifier in Estonia.

Manchester United reserve Wes Brown and Newcastle’s Kieron Dyer are preferred by under-fire England coach Steve McClaren.

Brown, who was a peripheral figure in Manchester United’s title campaign, starting less than half their games, is favourite to force his way into the starting line-up.

But even Dyer, who has hardly ever played in defence, is ahead of Carragher in the queue.

Just as contentiously, Tottenham’s Ledley King has been selected at centre-half.


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The decision is believed to be at odds with the view of assistant manager Terry Venables, who’s been pushing the claims of the Liverpool man to no avail.

Venables believes Carragher is good enough to be well established at centre-half alongside John Terry.

Carragher was used in his less favoured right back role against Brazil last Friday, when he performed well behind David Beckham.

But having spent an entire international career being shoved from pillar to post by a succession of hapless England managers, today’s decision will rank as one of the most upsetting of all for the 29-year-old, who has enjoyed one of his best seasons ever.

It will be seen on Merseyside as further evidence Carragher still hasn’t shrugged off his status as the most underrated defender in the country, appreciated for his talents far more at Anfield and on the continent than in England.

Only two internationals ago, McClaren was hailing Carragher’s ‘fantastic’ performances against Manchester United and in the Champions League against Barcelona.

There’s better news for Anfield duo Steven Gerrard and Peter Crouch.

Gerrard appears to have won his battle to convince McClaren he’ll serve his country better in central midfield, while Crouch partners Michael Owen in attack.

[dww]

To be fair i can see the rationale behine not playing him RB but not having a Carra/Terry partneship is madness. The only concievable reason would be if Estonia had a lightning fast forward but they don't.

Still it is all speculation at this stage - lets wait and see.

[Pacman]

I can see Carra quitting international football soon if he is getting snubbed like this.

[Eth]

I can see Carra quitting international football soon if he is getting snubbed like this.

I think he should - Carra is a legend

[Yozza]

Part of me wants Englad to lose just so we can get rid of this useless **** Mclaren. Idiot.

[Reece]

McLaren is a ****ing cock

[Shaggy]

That is a disgrace, an absolute ****ing disgrace. I hate England and I ****ing DETEST McClaren. :whatever:

This should be the last straw for Carra - he should tell that balding, ginger **** to stick it up his dirty arse.

Come on Estonia.

[carrsim]

**** england

carra can get his feet up and get ready for next season's title win

[Kronenburg1892]

I'm no McClown appologist, but I actualy think we're going to spend more time in the Estonian half, so can possibly see why he may think Dyer is a better option at right back. Carra on the right against Brazil was probably not a bad idea either considering their attacking options.

But **** knows the logic behind Wez Brown.

[cobain]

Wes Brown ahead of Carra?

But hey, Wes Brown made a mistake in the game with his first touch of the ball that nearly cost England (v Brazil).

Maybe he'll do it again v Estonia.

[spud_gun]

McClaren for Prime Minister

I fooking love this guy.

[Rich]

I really, really want Estonia to beat England tonight, if it means no more McClaren, he's a joker of the highest order

[anfieldanfield]

England's problems run far deeper than Steve McClaren.

That said, he's a **** manager and should never have got the job.

Come on Estonia!

[machiavelli]

Part of me wants Englad to lose just so we can get rid of this useless **** Mclaren. Idiot.

Part of me wants england to win, so england dont get rid of that useless **** mclaren

[Craig_H]

Fookin' clueless man.


Carragher axed for England crunch showdown

Jun 6 2007

by Chris Bascombe, Liverpool Echo


JAMIE Carragher has been dealt an amazing double snub ahead of tonight’s crucial Euro qualifier in Estonia.

Manchester United reserve Wes Brown and Newcastle’s Kieron Dyer are preferred by under-fire England coach Steve McClaren.

Brown, who was a peripheral figure in Manchester United’s title campaign, starting less than half their games, is favourite to force his way into the starting line-up.

But even Dyer, who has hardly ever played in defence, is ahead of Carragher in the queue.

Just as contentiously, Tottenham’s Ledley King has been selected at centre-half.


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The decision is believed to be at odds with the view of assistant manager Terry Venables, who’s been pushing the claims of the Liverpool man to no avail.

Venables believes Carragher is good enough to be well established at centre-half alongside John Terry.

Carragher was used in his less favoured right back role against Brazil last Friday, when he performed well behind David Beckham.

But having spent an entire international career being shoved from pillar to post by a succession of hapless England managers, today’s decision will rank as one of the most upsetting of all for the 29-year-old, who has enjoyed one of his best seasons ever.

It will be seen on Merseyside as further evidence Carragher still hasn’t shrugged off his status as the most underrated defender in the country, appreciated for his talents far more at Anfield and on the continent than in England.

Only two internationals ago, McClaren was hailing Carragher’s ‘fantastic’ performances against Manchester United and in the Champions League against Barcelona.

There’s better news for Anfield duo Steven Gerrard and Peter Crouch.

Gerrard appears to have won his battle to convince McClaren he’ll serve his country better in central midfield, while Crouch partners Michael Owen in attack.

TBH, i'm not entirely surprised and i can KIND OF understand the decision, because Estonia shouldnt really offer a major threat going forward and England will be looking for the fullbacks to get forward and offer extra width. Every man and his dog can see that Carragher is a brilliant defender, but he doesnt offer a lot going forward down the right. You can argue to high heaven the extent to which defenders should offer attacking options and it's a worthy debate. But, having decided that he DOES want his fullbacks to offer some attacking contributions, i can fully understand why he'd not select Carra for this type of situation.

Brown is a woefully average defender and Carra's 10 times the CB he is. But for RB, maybe Brown can get down the line more. Certainly Dyer would as well.

In any case, i've always made clear my preference that our players dont play international football, i dont really care much about international football and consequently, i'm pleased that Carra's going to miss out. I'd only be more pleased if it emerged that Stevie and Crouchy were going to sit out the game tonight as well.