Beckham Left Out of Olympic Squad (9 Viewers)
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oggys nose
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Skysports tweeted that there sources say the 3 over aged players will be giggs , bellend and micah richards
LastGarrison
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Picked Richards as he wanted extra defensive cover supposedly.
Would have loved to see Beckham there personally but Pearce hasn't bowed to public pressure and will pick a squad he thinks will win it so fair play to him.
Would have loved to see Beckham there personally but Pearce hasn't bowed to public pressure and will pick a squad he thinks will win it so fair play to him.
Paxman II
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A huge disgrace and affront to the man. After his achievements for his country in helping to secure the games, lending his name and celebrity to everything in aiding that bid and subsequent promotion (done for free and willingly) how can anyone not put him in the starting 11 in what is afterall merely a side show event and not taken that seriously?
Once again the FA have overseen another complete cock-up. Having Beckham there would ensure worlwide attention to the tornement in particular from the United States, proably the largest audience viewing and so here we see sponsorship money and support being lost by inepitude and frankly how the Olympic organsiers (Coe and all) plus the FA could allow that to happen is beyond me.
It's a commercial event and you need all the commercial promoting hype at your disposal....beckham no matter what you think personally is exactly that. Yes it helps his own coffers too but that's hardly the point.
This decision was far above Stuart Pearce's pay grade and that should have been seen and sorted before this embarassment.
Once again the FA have overseen another complete cock-up. Having Beckham there would ensure worlwide attention to the tornement in particular from the United States, proably the largest audience viewing and so here we see sponsorship money and support being lost by inepitude and frankly how the Olympic organsiers (Coe and all) plus the FA could allow that to happen is beyond me.
It's a commercial event and you need all the commercial promoting hype at your disposal....beckham no matter what you think personally is exactly that. Yes it helps his own coffers too but that's hardly the point.
This decision was far above Stuart Pearce's pay grade and that should have been seen and sorted before this embarassment.
LastGarrison
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As John Barnes (I think) said if you're basing it on the above then Seb Coe should be running the 800 metres.
If you put Stuart Pearce in charge then you have to expect him to take it serious and want to win. Fair play to him if he thinks Beckham doesn't fit into his side and he needs other players in his squad then that is up to him. Just because you perceive it not to be taken seriously doesn't mean that him and his squad agree.
If you put Stuart Pearce in charge then you have to expect him to take it serious and want to win. Fair play to him if he thinks Beckham doesn't fit into his side and he needs other players in his squad then that is up to him. Just because you perceive it not to be taken seriously doesn't mean that him and his squad agree.
smouch1975
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Tis the English way, stiff upper lip what, what
rob9872
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I doubt anyone (bar Pearce) in the country could care if we won the tournament or not (we won't btw). Therefore for the nostalgia, for the hype, as a thank you for efforts, for the bums on seats and for the tournament as a whole he should have been included.
If it were purely on current ability he would be nowhere near the squad, but then on ability alone I imagine the effort to make it not just a virtuaally all England squad have meant sacrafices. As for Richards, if Pearce belives he is one of the top 3 available overage players in the country then his judgement is severely impaired.
Its a smack in the face for Becks and he deserved better imo.
If it were purely on current ability he would be nowhere near the squad, but then on ability alone I imagine the effort to make it not just a virtuaally all England squad have meant sacrafices. As for Richards, if Pearce belives he is one of the top 3 available overage players in the country then his judgement is severely impaired.
Its a smack in the face for Becks and he deserved better imo.
Brighton Sky Blue
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The world does not revolve around David Beckham surprisingly enough. None of the England squad that went to the Euros was eligible for selection which rules out a fair number of other defenders you could call better. Other strong nations take the tournament seriously and this idea we should just write it off to give Becks a hurrah is absurd.
rob9872
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Nobody is suggesting it does, but since he is a role model, who is from the area and put a great amount of time and effort in securing the games for an event in which we won't participate in again as a one off special invitation then he deserved a place. This is about a bit more than just football ... imo of course which hopefully I'm allowed without it being interpreted any other way to fit an argument
Grendel
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But by the same token Lord Coe put a lot more effort it so why shouldn't he have a run around the track. Really his effectiveness has long passed. He should have made life easy and said no to being considered but this has never been his style. I never see him do anything unless it is for maximum publicity to himself and personally I'm glad the correct sporting decision was made.
Sky Blue Sheepy
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He asked to be picked on merit. So he shouldn't be picked
Brighton Sky Blue
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If he wants a token role then I'm sure one can be found (indeed I'm pretty sure Seb Coe is trying to find just that). I just think that when people slag off the likes of Stuart Pearce who wore his heart on his sleeve for England himself, they're taking it a bit too far.
LastGarrison
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You honestly believe that no-one cares whether we win it or not?
I want every British athlete to win a gold medal in everything they compete in. But hey that's just me.
classicfooty
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seb coe hasnt competed for years Becks is still a great footballer there is no comparison whatsoever, we aint gonna win it and there wont be a team GB footy team ever again so to leave him out it just ludicrous
Grendel
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He is not still a great footballer.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Yes, I'm sure David Beckham is the sole reason we were awarded the Olympics.
LastGarrison
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You seem to be missing the whole point that Beckham should only get picked on merit and not what he does outside of football.
Pearce didn't think he was what was needed for his squad so left him out. Simple.
classicfooty
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i personally couldnt give a shit if we won it or not in my opinion this should be about rewarding those who have had great careers ie beckham, giggs and maybe scholesy
LastGarrison
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You're honestly being serious as well aren't you?
You think a Great Britain Olympic side is the best vehicle to honour careers of footballers still plying their trade for their respective teams?
Probably the stupidest post I have ever read on here.
Correct decision. Beckham is well past his best and who cares about the work he put in to help us win the Olympics, the participants should be picked on merit and nothing else. I can't believe people are questioning Pearce because he hasn't chosen Beckham? Some people need to realise there is more to the Olympics and life than being a celebrity. Becks was a good player once, but he isn't anymore, so grow up and let a FOOTBALL manager make a FOOTBALL decision, rather than choose a side based on vacuous celebrity.
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classicfooty
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not so sure about that mate most of your posts iv read have been pretty stupid
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LastGarrison
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classicfooty
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iliterate? i think you are suffering from Beckham envy mate, its quite common amongst fat middle aged men who could never kick a football
classicfooty
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why has giggs been chosen? why has bellamy been chosen after a few poor games last season and why has Micah richards been chosen when he wouldnt go on standby for England?
classicfooty
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Think you may be confusing him with AT
yea i think i am aswell :claping hands:
LastGarrison
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For fucks sake at least spell illiterate right you pleb.
Not at all, I loved Beckham in his heyday, great player and a great England Captain who loved playing for his country.
However, I don't think he should be "rewarded" a place in the olympics. He should be there on merit. Very much like you and the special olympics.
I ain't middle aged and I kick a football every week. However, I will give you fat. Not fat enough however that I wouldn't use your head as a football though soppy bollocks.
classicfooty
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whatever you fanny stop crying like a little bitch cos someone has a different opinion to yours