It's a bit like getting an honorary degree

You haven't worked for it, but you may well deserve it anyway. Give him up to half time, at least. He is still a very skillful, hard working player who can actually pass a football to his own teammates

Posted By: Cannydc on January 31st 2008 at 12:40:18

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Beckham left out by Capello: Right or wrong? (n/m) (NCFC) - Chelmsford Yella, Jan 31, 12:29:26
- Right, its a friendly - dont need him. he will be recalled to the squad though for sure. (NCFC) - shoddy, Jan 31, 12:48:18
- Couldn't give two hoots (NCFC) - Arizona Bay, Jan 31, 12:43:31
- Neither. (NCFC) - Johnny Comecardiff, Jan 31, 12:37:04
  - Phil O'Sophical (n/m) (NCFC) - Chelmsford Yella, Jan 31, 12:39:06
- Clearly wrong (n/m) (NCFC) - Charles21, Jan 31, 12:33:09
- Wrong. It's a bloody friendly. (NCFC) - Cannydc, Jan 31, 12:33:08
  - And recall Lineker while we're at it for another pop at Bobby's record? (n/m) (NCFC) - Chelmsford Yella, Jan 31, 12:38:12
    - No point, as Owen will break it anyway (n/m) (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Jan 31, 12:39:17
  - better to give some up and coming players a chance???? (n/m) (NCFC) - river end riot, Jan 31, 12:37:31
    - What, a chance to watch from the bench ? (n/m) (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Jan 31, 12:38:58
    - ^^^^Obviously not him^^^^ (n/m) (NCFC) - Brom, Jan 31, 12:38:50
    - could come on for the last five minutes though (n/m) (NCFC) - pants, Jan 31, 12:38:09
      - would rather see someone who will be around for next world cup get a chance (n/m) (NCFC) - river end riot, Jan 31, 12:39:24
  - ^^^^He's right you know^^^^ (n/m) (NCFC) - Brom, Jan 31, 12:36:38
  - Is the correct answer (n/m) (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Jan 31, 12:35:35
    - Would he rather gain his 100th cap through sentiment or warranting a place in the team? (NCFC) - malkybarkid, Jan 31, 12:37:27
      - Neither, although (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Jan 31, 12:40:37
      - It's a bit like getting an honorary degree (NCFC) - Cannydc, Jan 31, 12:40:18
        
        He has both worked for and deserved it (n/m) (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Jan 31, 12:41:21
      - It's a bit like getting an honorary degree (NCFC) - Cannydc, Jan 31, 12:39:55
        
        Quaaack (n/m) (NCFC) - Cannydc, Jan 31, 12:41:11
- right. his time has gone. younger fitter players about now (n/m) (NCFC) - river end riot, Jan 31, 12:30:51
  - Agree: It's the way forward that counts. (n/m) (NCFC) - Chelmsford Yella, Jan 31, 12:31:35
- Wrong, should have let him get his 100th cap and then drop him after (n/m) (NCFC) - DemoniCanary, Jan 31, 12:30:50
  - Yup. Pick him for a friendly for his 100th (n/m) (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Jan 31, 12:32:57
  - This is the New England - no room for sentiment. (n/m) (NCFC) - Chelmsford Yella, Jan 31, 12:32:18
  - Yu[ (n/m) (NCFC) - Brom, Jan 31, 12:32:10
    - *Yup (n/m) (NCFC) - Brom, Jan 31, 12:32:13
- Dunno really, James is left out most of the time and is the best keeper England have (n/m) (NCFC) - pants, Jan 31, 12:30:19
  - Did you hear the Manure fans last night just before the end of the game (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Jan 31, 12:33:42
    - nah, he kept the score down from the highlights I saw (n/m) (NCFC) - pants, Jan 31, 12:34:38
      - Yup, had a good game other than Ronaldo's free kick (he was still sorting out (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Jan 31, 12:36:39
  - is he? (NCFC) - Charles21, Jan 31, 12:33:32
  - he didnt look to good last night. Green playing better (n/m) (NCFC) - river end riot, Jan 31, 12:33:13

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