Comments | world_cup_2006: Yeah, right...

abomvubuso in world_cup_2006

Yeah, right...

Aug 12, 2006 17:02

A cheap trick. Macca wants to show he's "willing to make drastic changes" and "build a new team". I suspect Becks-will-be-back as soon as the more crucial games come by. What does the phrase "the door remains open" bring to you? But anyway, i think he shoulda been dropped long time ago...

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almadri August 13 2006, 00:24:11 UTC

Well, at least Klinsmann still picked Kahn this year even though he benched Kahn in all but one of Germany games. Dropping someone like Beckham altogether is just shocking. Macca probably wants to show who's boss. And gives England a new start. Then if halfway he finds out that his new team's not working, he can always coax Beckham to come back. what's Becks going to say? screw you? Who's Macca going to put in the right wing now? Lennon?

chesegundo August 13 2006, 07:12:56 UTC

The age doesn't matter. 31 years is an age of blossoming for a player. The problem is that Beckham stopped deserving to play for the national team still in MU. As a playmaker he has been nothing. As a right-wing passer and free-kicks kicker he has been very good, but not exceptional. If you want to go for a real talent, follow better Wright-Phillips.

abomvubuso August 13 2006, 13:59:55 UTC

Becks has been going down the slope ever since he left ManYoo. Footballistically speaking.

abomvubuso August 13 2006, 14:01:10 UTC

And that happens with everyone who goes to Real Madrid hehe XD

dragon_4c August 18 2006, 02:50:04 UTC

Wright-Phillips would probably have gone to the WC had he not gone to Chelsea and played practically no competitive football for the entire season. If SWP can regain previous form and get a 1st team place, him and Lennon should ensure that things won't be too bad post Beckham. Oh and also, to the OP, I believe Beckham has ruled out both managing and commentating after retirement.

guybrush_lustri August 14 2006, 04:09:56 UTC

The problem with Beckham was that he was never the amazing player people portrayed him as. His strengths weren't in being the playmaker, the heartbeat and the leader of the side. His strengths were running up and down the wing and sending in crosses.

However, Man United's marketing push in the mid-90s needed a face, and Beckham was the most marketable face they had. So he was portrayed as the great British footballer. He was the face of football. The problem was, he was never that man.

Make no mistake, he is a good player. He takes a mean free-kick, and when he stays on the wing, he gets lots of assists, which is what he's there for. However, when he started to believe the hype, his game went downhill. He started to try and play the game people wanted him to, rather than the game he was good at.

Beckham should be in the team, but his role should be clearly defined as that of a winger. When he stays in this role, he's still the best England has to offer in that position.

abomvubuso August 15 2006, 15:25:18 UTC

Well said.

slarey August 14 2006, 10:10:46 UTC

I agree. Beckham's an amazing player, but he comes short to what people portray him as. He's great for free kicks and crosses, and because of this perhaps people expected more than he could give. He tried to satisfy the people by living up to them, but truthfully, it was difficult.

If anything, he deserves all the attention he has been getting (as well as the praises). He led England to a good World Cup this year, and this success must be recognized. So far, he's led quite a succesful career and is well known globally.

Letting him go just like that is really a shock. How cruel, not letting him do his century of caps. I really just think he deserves it. 31 is still a ripe age - I think he should continue playing (although I must admit, he is getting quite slow on the field).

I don't think that we've seen the last of him yet, though. Macca will most probably be relying on him soon.