GB Olympics Team

[LeTallecWiz]

1-0 ... Bellers

 

[barrymac20]

Allens hurt! He's having to come off!

 

[barrymac20]

And now bellamy!

 

[Athens]

I heard about this.

We should have pulled all of our players out of the squad.

It's on a par with the whole Korean flag scandal.

 

[livvy145]

I heard about this.

We should have pulled all of our players out of the squad.

And a mighty loss that would have been

 

[Gary25]

We would be really stupid to get rid of Bellamy. Still has lots to offer imo.

 

[livvy145]

giggle

 

[Rafiagra]

Guess 'Psycho' didn't shout his tactics loud enough.

That team isn't going to do anything. Its shite. Not to mention with Pearce in charge.

 

[doctor_mac]

Typical England, eh?

 

[Dreambeliever]

Jes that team is rubbish.

 

[Skullflower]

psycho will be serving beers in the vic within a year.

 

[Jürgen4PM]

This bit of commentary summed it up for me:

"Once again some lovely passing between Allen, Giggs and Bellamy results in Allen playing a cheeky little through ball for Sturridge, who miscontrols it and then shanks the ball wide from a ludicrous angle".

 

[LeTallecWiz]

Anyone else thinks the Senegalese team is a bit anti-Welsh? They went after Allen and Bellers ... The lad who scored for Senegal plays in Israel, and when asked by an Israeli reporter why this bias didn't result in going after Ryan Giggs, he answered, "He went after his brother's wife, he can't really be Welsh."

 

[Jürgen4PM]

It's on a par with the whole Korean flag scandal.

If just one person has read that programme and now thinks that Allen is English, then words can't describe the irreparable damage that has been done to poor Joe's reputation.

 

[Jack D Rips]

Not to mention his valuation

 

[King Binny]

CRAIG BELLAMY admits he feared his own fans would turn his Olympic dream into a nightmare with Team GB at Old Trafford.

The Liverpool ace thought he would be abused by home supporters because of his links to Anfield when Stuart Pearce’s men opened their campaign against Senegal.

But he was relieved to see Liverpool team-mate Luis Suarez take all the flak instead at the home of Manchester United when he turned out for Uruguay in the preceding game.

Bellamy was given a standing ovation from British fans after scoring in the 1-1 draw and putting in a man-of-the-match display.

The Welshman insists it went much better than he expected and he said: “I was expecting what Luis got earlier.

“I was sort of prepared for that. I was grateful Luis was playing first.

“But look, this is the Theatre of Dreams, I’m a Liverpool fan and Liverpool is my club, but it’s always an honour to play at Old Trafford.

“This is a truly remarkable place to play your football and to come here to represent Great Britain and to represent my own country, which is Wales, was special.

“I’m 33, you guys have seen me for a number of years now.

“Yeah, I can make mistakes but when I do play for your team, I work as hard as I can for your team and hopefully I got recognition for that. I do try and give my all.”

Stuart Pearce’s men now face United Arab Emirates at Wembley tomorrow and Bellamy is relishing the chance to shine again on the biggest stage as Team GB look to take a big step towards the quarter-finals.

He added: “We have to win against UAE and we are going to give it a really good go. We are playing at a remarkable stadium at Wembley.

“This is brilliant. I’ve lived in Manchester so I’ve been around this area and it’s great to play here. I’ve lived in London and have got another chance to play at Wembley.

“It’s great having games in different cities. We have to represent everyone.”

Chelsea star Ryan Bertrand has blasted Senegal for their crude approach.

He said: “It was very physical to say the least. Some of the decisions were blatant and there were some horrific challenges.

“I was fearing for my safety at some points. I have cuts on my shoulder.

“A few others were lucky not to get seriously injured.”

 

[King Binny]

Although GB need just a point to advance they have little margin for error as defeat would almost certainly see them make an early exit. And if the south Americans are to spoil the party for the host nation, Bellamy knows Liverpool team-mate Luis Suarez will be a key figure.

"Luis is such a good player," he said. "The one thing about him is he can create something out of nothing. You may think he is going down a dead end and there is no way he can come out of it but he will chop it past someone or put it through someone's legs and that makes him so dangerous.

"He is a wholehearted player, he will chase balls down and run and I have been fortunate to train with him day in, day out, but also even more fortunate to play with the boy as well. He is a special talent."

 

[Rouge Penguin]

If just one person has read that programme and now thinks that Allen is English, then words can't describe the irreparable damage that has been done to poor Joe's reputation.

I know I know, they might think he'll actually make it to another major tournament in his life time. Terrible

 

[Hansern]

Bellamy captain. Suarez and Coates playing.

 

[mark1975]

Bright opening so far, Suarez started off well, so did Bellamy.

 

[Rouge Penguin]

Actually looking ok.

 

[Hansern]

The Suarez booing is getting old mind

 

[hmmmmm1]

What a prospect caulker looks

 

[Hansern]

1-0 Sturridge

The pitch is shite

 

[mark1975]

Great play by Allen for the goal.

 

[Hansern]

Great play from Suarez. Should have scored

 

[LeTallecWiz]

Anyone else impressed with coates? I have only watched the last ten minutes but he's a real good one.

 

[hmmmmm1]

Coates was poor in the first 2 games.

I know he is young but his positioning isn't great

 

[LeTallecWiz]

he's so average - i'm wrong, sorry.

 

[Hansern]

Coates has been very good. I'd be tempted to give him the nod if Skrtel is sold.

I dont want Ramirez.