2013 UEFA U21 European Championships
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Why what?0
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Why did you do it to him Gary? Poor Trev.0
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haha!0
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Why doesnt it mean anything?0
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Did it mean nothing to you Gary?0
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I probably could have worded it better, but i mean it doesnt 'mean' anything in the grand scheme of competetive football. A high percentage of football fans wont even realise its taking place.
It will mean a great deal to the players on a personal level, but these competitions are mainly held and taken part in to aid the development of young players and act as experience within a tournament environment.
They mean as much to international football and its fans as what The Kent Cup means to us. Nice to win, but the experience is what counts.0 -
So youre just pointing out that it isnt a well known tournament.....ValleyGary said:I probably could have worded it better, but i mean it doesnt 'mean' anything in the grand scheme of competetive football. A high percentage of football fans wont even realise its taking place.
It will mean a great deal to the players on a personal level, but these competitions are mainly held and taken part in to aid the development of young players and act as experience within a tournament environment.
They mean as much to international football and its fans as what The Kent Cup means to us. Nice to win, but the experience is what counts.
Fair point but you could probably say the same about the FA Youth Cup, we played Chelsea in it this season and there were nearly 4,000 at the Valley for it, I enjoyed going to the the game but Im sure there were plenty of Charlton fans who didnt even know the game was played....0 -
Are you on a wind up??CAFCTrev said:
So youre just pointing out that it isnt a well known tournament.....ValleyGary said:I probably could have worded it better, but i mean it doesnt 'mean' anything in the grand scheme of competetive football. A high percentage of football fans wont even realise its taking place.
It will mean a great deal to the players on a personal level, but these competitions are mainly held and taken part in to aid the development of young players and act as experience within a tournament environment.
They mean as much to international football and its fans as what The Kent Cup means to us. Nice to win, but the experience is what counts.
I was talking to Chris about why we probably dont use 'better' players during the tournament and then you asked me why the tournament means nothing, so i answered.
'It will mean a great deal to the players on a personal level, but these competitions are mainly held and taken part in to aid the development of young players and act as experience within a tournament environment.''
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Too many noughts on your Chelsea attendance.CAFCTrev said:
So youre just pointing out that it isnt a well known tournament.....ValleyGary said:I probably could have worded it better, but i mean it doesnt 'mean' anything in the grand scheme of competetive football. A high percentage of football fans wont even realise its taking place.
It will mean a great deal to the players on a personal level, but these competitions are mainly held and taken part in to aid the development of young players and act as experience within a tournament environment.
They mean as much to international football and its fans as what The Kent Cup means to us. Nice to win, but the experience is what counts.
Fair point but you could probably say the same about the FA Youth Cup, we played Chelsea in it this season and there were nearly 4,000 at the Valley for it, I enjoyed going to the the game but Im sure there were plenty of Charlton fans who didnt even know the game was played....
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Woah
Not having a go or anything mate, just curious to see your point of view. Cheers for explaining!0 -
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Can you tell me my opinion on the riots in Turkey and the value of tinned soup over packet soup too Gary?ValleyGary said:
They mean as much to international football and its fans as what The Kent Cup means to us. Nice to win, but the experience is what counts.
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You edited your post after i started typing. Didnt mean to come across rude.CAFCTrev said:Woah
Not having a go or anything mate, just curious to see your point of view. Cheers for explaining!
You can use your example of the FA Youth Cup to further my point. It doesnt really mean anything if we won it, apart from a personal perspective of the players.
So i'd expect us not to play a youngster that is involved with the 1st team (like Harriot) and play someone else who can gain experience from playing infront of bigger crowds etc.0 -
Yeah I think your pretty much spot on. Its shame it isnt more popular, recent tournaments have had some good games....ValleyGary said:
You edited your post after i started typing. Didnt mean to come across rude.CAFCTrev said:Woah
Not having a go or anything mate, just curious to see your point of view. Cheers for explaining!
You can use your example of the FA Youth Cup to further my point. It doesnt really mean anything if we won it, apart from a personal perspective of the players.
So i'd expect us not to play a youngster that is involved with the 1st team (like Harriot) and play someone else who can gain experience from playing infront of bigger crowds etc.
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You understand their stance but point out violence is not the answer. Tinned soup is thicker and less water based, creating a more flavoursome and pleasant eating experience as a whole.Algarveaddick said:
Can you tell me my opinion on the riots in Turkey and the value of tinned soup over packet soup too Gary?ValleyGary said:
They mean as much to international football and its fans as what The Kent Cup means to us. Nice to win, but the experience is what counts.
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ValleyGary for prime minister0
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Thanks oh wise one. :-)ValleyGary said:
You understand their stance but point out violence is not the answer. Tinned soup is thicker and less water based, creating a more flavoursome and pleasant eating experience as a whole.Algarveaddick said:
Can you tell me my opinion on the riots in Turkey and the value of tinned soup over packet soup too Gary?ValleyGary said:
They mean as much to international football and its fans as what The Kent Cup means to us. Nice to win, but the experience is what counts.
;-)
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Spain have got a cracking squad.0
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Yes!Dizzle said:ValleyGary for prime minister
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Israel v Norway just about to kick off. Worth a watch, they are the other two teams in our group.0
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Israel were dire. 10 man Norway got a well deserved 2-2 draw late on.
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Come on Shelvey...... First goal please.
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Just tuned in, is there a striker for Italy called immobile?!0
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yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssss comeon0
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Think its been disallowed0
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Lot of arm waving going on
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Shelvey subbed for McEachran, doesn't look happy about it.0
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put the cricket on thinking we were 1 up...what happened?!0
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and now we're 1 down!0
