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#112092 Champions League 2013/14

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23 Oct 2013 18:31:40

RvP's injured apparently.

#112026 Champions League 2013/14

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23 Oct 2013 16:33:14

Tosic \o/

#111808 Champions League 2013/14

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22 Oct 2013 19:02:16

Arsenal 0-1 Dortmund.

#111803 Old Trafford Lounge

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22 Oct 2013 18:56:28

And clearly the most fascinating piece of information we've learned today.

#111770 Old Trafford Lounge

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22 Oct 2013 16:47:26

Did he say at what level?

#111592 Barclays Premier League 2013/14

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21 Oct 2013 19:45:23

Sidwell's done it now.

#111583 Barclays Premier League 2013/14

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21 Oct 2013 19:19:52

Kasami has just scored an absolutely stunning goal for Fulham.

#111488 The Lower League Thread

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21 Oct 2013 11:49:35

I don't know why, but I'd never heard of it either.

#109966 The England National Team

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16 Oct 2013 17:05:58

Or maybe it's because he had 6 goals in his last 7 games for England (before Poland).

#109718 Transfer Rumours 2013/14

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15 Oct 2013 14:46:13

Was linked with Barca last week.

#109068 The England National Team

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11 Oct 2013 19:27:25

Really? I've lost count of the amount of times he's lost the ball.

#108695 The Armoury

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09 Oct 2013 17:43:21

So what is it?

#108676 The Armoury

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09 Oct 2013 15:59:54

By Telegram Sam | On 09 October 2013 - 16:49 PM

I don't know - it's a messy argument - but my point is there's a clear difference between Wilfried Zaha, who's lived here since he was four and grew up in British schools, than Januzaj, who's lived in this country since he was sixteen. There's just no way, in the real world, Januzaj can be considered an Englishman. Am I wrong in saying that?

There is an obvious difference, but if there's no cut-off age for eligibility then it just depends on your own opinion. Technically, outside the world of football if Januzaj (or anyone) decides he wants to become a UK citizen and has lived here for five years, then he can do, and he'll be as British as you and I (legally speaking).

With regards to your suggestion of having to live here for five years before the age of 18, I could just as easily argue that it should be five years before the age of 21 and he would qualify. I would draw the line there though as I wouldn't have wanted the likes of Almunia or Arteta to be eligible.

(For the record I'm not advocating Januzaj playing for England, but it's an interesting argument).

#108670 The Armoury

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09 Oct 2013 15:38:50

By Telegram Sam | On 09 October 2013 - 16:34 PM

In the real world, outside of football, there's no circumstances in which Adnan Januzaj can be considered English. Was he born in England? No. Does he have any English heritage, as far we know? No. Has he lived in this country from a young age? No, he hasn't.

Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Stirling have grown up as Englishmen in this country and can quite comfortably be considered as English in non-footballing terms. Januzaj cannot and is only being considered because of some supposed eligibility laws that could have allowed someone like Manuel Almunia to represent England.

As I've already said, what Jack Wilshere has come out with today is no different from what plenty of other people involved in football have said across the years in regards to this debate. It's just cool to hate on Jack Wilshere at the moment and that's why Ninja has come out and accused him of being a xenophobe, which is fucking nonsense.

Out of interest, what age would he have had to move to the UK to be considered English? 5? 10? 14?

#108628 The Armoury

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09 Oct 2013 11:56:33

By Slashman X | On 09 October 2013 - 12:40 PM

Home Nations Agreement wouldn't allow it anyway.

Pointless issue this. Chap plays 1 decent game and the English media are raving on about him playing for England.

Also kind of hypocritical of the FA to be giving out to Prem clubs for not giving English youngsters a chance, then going ahead and asking about some random foreigners eligibility.

Probably wondering what the fuck he's done to cause so much fuss.

#108624 The Armoury

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09 Oct 2013 11:35:44

Except noone is saying Januzaj would play tomorrow, but in 3/5 years or whatever if he decided to become a citizen.

#108318 Barclays Premier League 2013/14

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07 Oct 2013 17:06:44

Despite being a United fan.

#108119 Barclays Premier League 2013/14

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06 Oct 2013 15:43:35

Great header, 1-0 West Brom.

#107944 Barclays Premier League 2013/14

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05 Oct 2013 17:42:29

Fucking get in.

#107890 Barclays Premier League 2013/14

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05 Oct 2013 15:38:08

De Gea, Rafael, Evra, Vidic, Jones, Carrick, Cleverley, Januzaj, Nani, Rooney, van Persie.

Happy with that.

#107649 Old Trafford Lounge

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04 Oct 2013 10:14:27

By Ninja | On 03 October 2013 - 22:35 PM

Nick Powell's second goal for Wigan was a bit good tonight.

Playing as a striker for them though, which isn't ideal. Games are games I suppose.

Both Wigan's strikers are injured at the moment apparently.

#107592 Old Trafford Lounge

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03 Oct 2013 20:55:35

Anyone seen the SAF, Charlie Rose interview?

Really good watch.

#107330 Champions League 2013/14

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02 Oct 2013 17:56:45

What has Kagawa done to deserve a starting place?

#106881 Old Trafford Lounge

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30 Sep 2013 14:25:27

No problem with Phelan going really, Moyes says he tried to get Rene to stay and I really don't think Steele leaving is the reason we've performed poorly.

#106854 Breaking Bad

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30 Sep 2013 11:54:34

By Dutton | On 30 September 2013 - 12:30 PM

Loved the cameo from Badger and Skinny Pete.

This. I thought they'd done the whole Star Trek screenplay bit 'cos we weren't going to see them again.

#106844 Barclays Premier League 2013/14

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30 Sep 2013 10:55:20

You can't claim Cazorla is world class and Carrick isn't after last season.

#106843 Breaking Bad

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30 Sep 2013 10:50:04

I was a bit worried they'd run out of time to fit everything in, but it all worked out great.

Fucking amazing show. I'll miss it.

#106382 Capital One Cup 2013/14

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27 Sep 2013 14:28:40

Jones wasn't actually that good.

#106352 Breaking Bad

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27 Sep 2013 12:00:36

You can do that?

#106323 Capital One Cup 2013/14

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27 Sep 2013 07:41:06

By Kevo89 | On 26 September 2013 - 23:57 PM

Was there last night at Old Trafford and it was some experience, absolutely loved it!!

Phil Jones was immense in midfield and Jonny Evans was an absolute beast.

On the game it was so obvious we're lacking in midfield and Liverpool could have beaten us on another night. Thought Rooney looked great, he worked his arse off all night and if he puts in more performances like that he'll be back to his best very quickly. The worst thing was Nani, fuck me he's frustrating, I mean when you know what he's capable of and he does the absolute opposite.

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