Beckham left out of Olympic squad!

[TTmonkey]

Why?

Pearce has chosen that great British icon of Ryan Giggs as someone deserving of representing the country. He's a great role model isnt he...? A great player yes, a great role model for the youth of Britain? No. I'd rather have David Beckham in my team than him.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18624174

[bad company]

Because Beckham is no longer good enough. Would anybody here have picked him on merit?

[bigandclever]

What's this 'role model' business?

[HeatonNorris]

The question here is why either the neckless thug or Micah 'thrown my toys out of the pram because I wasn't first choice' Richards have made the squad ahead of Beckham.

Beckham may not be the player he was a decade ago, but he can still deliver crosses, corners and free kicks like no-one else.

If we're 1-0 down with 30 mins to go, who is most likely to create or grab a winner? - Beckham, Richards or Bellamy?

[TTmonkey]

bad company said:

Because Beckham is no longer good enough. Would anybody here have picked him on merit?

He's a better player and leader than that shower of sh*te we've had to endure for the last three big football competitions.

I beleive that without Beckhams tireless work we would not have won the olympic vote in the first place.


Anyone that didnt think he deserved this as a swansong to his career is a miserable ***t.

[CIE560]

Lol, role models.

What bks.

[Chimune]

David who ?

[bad company]

TTmonkey said:

Anyone that didnt think he deserved this as a swansong to his career is a miserable ***t.

Oh well. I've been called worse.

Don't get me wrong I like and respect Becks but in football terms he is the past..

[Cheib]

CIE560 said:

Lol, role models.

What bks.

Indeed. If you're good enough fine....but he's 37 and not playing at the highest level. He took the decision to play at a lower level because of the financial rewards on offer which is totally understandable. It does however mean that he's not going to be as sharp as he could be. He's even admitted he didn't play very well when Pearce went to watch him play.

[bad company]

I doubt we would have got the Olympics without Seb Coe. I also doubt that he will be picked for the 1500 metres.

[HeatonNorris]

bad company said:

I doubt we would have got the Olympics without Seb Coe. I also doubt that he will be picked for the 1500 metres.

Last time I checked he was no longer a professional athlete, so it's hardly comparable.

[robmlufc]

HeatonNorris said:

Beckham may not be the player he was a decade ago, but he can still deliver crosses, corners and free kicks like no-one else.

Really?? Like no one else?? Are you sure about that?

HeatonNorris said:

If we're 1-0 down with 30 mins to go, who is most likely to create or grab a winner? - Beckham, Richards or Bellamy?

Probably Bellamy based on current form.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

bad company said:

I doubt we would have got the Olympics without Seb Coe. I also doubt that he will be picked for the 1500 metres.

Christ, is he still running? That's amazing. I thought he'd retired years ago and had no desire to be picked. Still, w.t.f. do I know?

[uk66fastback]

Apparently Pearce wanted cover in a different area (one more player) and couldn't find the room for Beckham.

Was it too much to find room for him? Pearce didn't want the relentless media circus that would follow the squad - but they'll get that anyway.

I'm sure that played some part ... and they can't sell the tickets so I hear - would have put a few on the gate I'm sure.

[Cheib]

You don't pick a player to increase ticket sales. Period.

I'd hope if the stadiums for the football aren't sold out they'll be giving tickets to schools etc

[VXRuss]

TTmonkey said:

He's a better player and leader than that shower of sh*te we've had to endure for the last three big football competitions.

I beleive that without Beckhams tireless work we would not have won the olympic vote in the first place.

Anyone that didnt think he deserved this as a swansong to his career is a miserable ***t.

Completely agree with you.

I think it's disgusting that he's not been included in the side, a model professional and role model that has put in a tremendous effort in helping us get the Olympics in the first place, he should be captain and nothing less, instead Pearce chooses a wker like Bellamy, I mean WTF!!!!!

[BrabusMog]

I think Beckham should have been included in the squad but is anyone actually bothered about how we do at the Olympics anyway?

[curlie467]

I want to see the team do a job for us, Beckham isnt good enough anymore, simple as that. Bellamy can change a game with his pace, Richards is a highly capable defender and Giggs is, well, Giggs.

I am a miserable , so what?

[bad company]

curlie467 said:

I want to see the team do a job for us, Beckham isnt good enough anymore, simple as that. Bellamy can change a game with his pace, Richards is a highly capable defender and Giggs is, well, Giggs.

I am a miserable , so what?

Agree 100%. That makes 2 miserable ***** then!

[VXRuss]

bad company said:

curlie467 said:

I want to see the team do a job for us, Beckham isnt good enough anymore, simple as that. Bellamy can change a game with his pace, Richards is a highly capable defender and Giggs is, well, Giggs.

I am a miserable , so what?

Agree 100%. That makes 2 miserable ***** then!

Yep, you are a pair of s

I just think based on what Beckham has done, representing the country and the effort he put in deserves a bit more than a kick in the nackers!