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New 2010/11 Season Range - Arsenal, Celtic & Newcastle
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Capello should stick with Green to avoid uncertainty
Fabio Capello had a number of issues to ponder after England’s 1-1 draw with the USA last weekend - none more so than who to pick in goal.
It can’t be denied that we currently have the weakest set of goalkeepers for a generation. With no obvious candidate for the number one jersey, fans and pundits alike are divided as to who should start for the Three Lions in South Africa.
However, that lack of faith should not be displayed by the man who matters - Fabio Capello. It seems obvious that he wasn’t sure who should start England’s first game, playing all three ‘keepers in the warm up matches. Even as the squad touched down in South Africa any of them could have started in Rustenberg.
When the Italian did decide to pick Rob Green as number one for the America game it may have been helpful to let his choice be known earlier than just two hours before kickoff. That way Green could have mentally prepared for the match and taken confidence from his manager’s faith. Anyone who has placed an England World Cup bet will want to see a confident performance, after all.
A similar show of decisiveness could prove advantageous in the run up to England’s second match against Algeria. Green will no doubt be dwelling on his horrendous error and will be anxiously waiting whether he has kept his place. All those worries, which have festered over the past week will not dissipate in the two hours prior to kickoff. Similarly those waiting in the wings - David James and Joe Hart - could do with longer to prepare to take the gloves.
Once the players take to the field I agree there is relatively little Capello can do to influence the game - he was certainly powerless to prevent Green’s blunder on Saturday. But he can do everything in his power to send the players out as mentally and physically ready as possible. The World Cup betting makes the Three Lions strong favourites for the match, and Capello must ensure they take their chances.
In short, the manager must back his man between the sticks, even if in private he, like the rest of the country, remains uncertain as to who that should be.
Tags: America Game, Blunder, Confident Performance, Decisiveness, Dwelling, England World Cup, Fabio Capello, First Game, Gloves, Goalkeepers, Joe Hart, Kickoff, Match, No Doubt, Pundits, Rustenberg, Three Lions, Waiting In The Wings, World Cup Bet, Worries
Algeria coach on way out
England were not the only team to watch their World cup 2010 favourite odds suffer from a goalkeeping mistake during the first weekend of the World Cup as their Group C opponents Algeria coughed up valuable points against Slovenia in similar fashion.
They appeared set to claim a 0-0 draw from a dull clash with the European side until an error from Faouzi Chaouchi allowed a weak shot from Robert Koren to bounce past him and leave them pointless. Much like the Argentina world cup betting odds, Algeria’s odds of progressing changed after a single goal in their opening match.
Moments before, the Desert Foxes had been reduced to ten men when Abdelkader Ghezzal was sent off, giving coach Rabah Saadane yet another headache to think about ahead of their clash with group favourites England on Friday.
Saadane, back as coach for a fifth time, has already gone public with his backing of an under-fire keeper, unlike Fabio Capello, but his problems might be more deep-rooted after admitting that he was quitting his role again at the end of the World Cup, claiming as one of the reasons a lack of commitment from his players.
“I will quit after the World Cup, come what may,” Saadane said before the clash with Slovenia. “I will never set foot in the national team camp again. I am not happy with the lack of discipline and professionalism shown by certain players.”
But at least he backed up Chaouchi in the wake of his blunder in the tournament opener, as he continued: “Faouzi is our best keeper at the moment and dropping him is out of the question unless he asks for that himself. He’s aware of what he did so he said sorry to the team but he’s a keeper with a great future in front of him.
“I don’t think it would be appropriate after somebody makes a mistake to change them. I think these two mistakes are part of learning. This is what happens in high-level matches. Football has mistakes.”
But Saadane now has to rally his squad together in the next couple of days because defeat against England in Cape Town could just bring an early end to his final stint in charge – surely he wouldn’t come back for a sixth time?
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NEW Chelsea Away Shirt & Arsenal Training Range
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This week, we are now taking pre-orders for the new Chelsea away football kit for the 2009-10 season. Chelsea have a new man in charge for the new season in the shape of Carlo Ancelotti and they now have a new away shirt. We have the new kit available available in a full range of adult and junior sizes in short and long sleeves, as well as the new away shorts and football socks. Official shirt printing is available on this jersey for all your favourite Chelsea stars including Didier Drogba, John Terry, Michael Essien and Frank Lampard. You can also get your own name and number printed on your jersey in official Premiership style for only £12.95. The Chelsea shirt will be delivered from 23rd July. Pre-order now to secure your stock for the release date. 2009-10 Chelsea away shirt range 09-10 Chelsea away shirt - £39.99 09-10 Chelsea away (Kids) - £34.99 09-10 Chelsea Little Boys away - £34.99 09-10 Chelsea away (Lampard 2009-10 Arsenal Training Range Also new this week is the new training range from Arsenal. We have a great selection of polo shirts, tracksuits, jackets, pants and training jerseys. 09-10 Arsenal Woven Warmup Jacket (red) - £44.99 09-10 Arsenal Lineup Jacket (blue) - £49.99 09-10 Arsenal Training shirt (red) - £26.99 09-10 Arsenal Pre-Match Training shirt (navy) - £26.99 09-10 Arsenal Travel Polo (red) - £27.99 |
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Official 2009 UEFA Champions League Final Shirts
The 2009 UEFA Champions League Final is now just one week away as the football world braces itself for what promises to me a mouthwatering final between Manchester United and Barcelona. With both clubs already crowned Champions of their respective leagues, this really is a match to determine the undisputed best club side in Europe.
Stock for both clubs exists only in very limited quantities so if you are looking to get your hands on some merchandise, we really do recommend acting quickly. Some sizes are already sold out for some shirts and others aren’t far away.
It has been confirmed that Manchester United will wear their white away shirt in the final to avoid a colour clash with Barcelona’s red and blue striped home kit.
2009 Man Utd Champions League Range
08-09 World Champions away shirt - £49.99
08-09 World Champions 3rd - £49.99
08-09 Man Utd away shirt - £39.99
08-09 Man Utd away shirt (Kids) - £34.99
08-09 Man Utd away (Ronaldo 7) - £49.99
08-09 Man Utd away (Rooney 10) - £49.99
08-09 Man Utd away (Giggs 11) - £49.99
08-09 Man Utd away shorts - was £19.99 now £12
08-09 Man Utd away shorts (Kids) - was £19.99 now £12
08-09 Man Utd away socks - was £11.99 now £6
08-09 Man Utd L/S away - £44.99
08-09 Man Utd L/S away (Kids) - £39.99
2009 Barcelona Champions League Range
08-09 Barcelona home shirt - £44.99
08-09 Barcelona L/S home shirt - £44.99
08-09 Barcelona home shirt (kids) - £36.99
08-09 Barcelona L/S home shirt (Kids) - £39.99
08-09 Barcelona home (Messi 10) - £49.99
08-09 Barcelona L/S home (Messi 10) - £49.99
08-09 Barcelona home (Iniesta 
- £49.99
08-09 Barcelona away - £39.99
08-09 Barcelona L/S away - £44.99
08-09 Barcelona away (Kids) - £34.99
08-09 Barcelona away socks - £11.99
08-09 Barcelona away (Messi 10) - £49.99
08-09 Barcelona away (Iniesta - £49.99
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