Interesting view of the match (and other things) from across the pond.http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110813/ZNYT03/108133018/-1/news03?Title=In-Britain-Soccer-Crowds-Are-Welcome-Sights
What I would say in praise of AM is that the first time since before DOL I saw evidence of work on the training ground. The defence were extremely well organised.
I didn't like the team AM picked, mainly the inclusion of Heskey and Gabby in deeper roles. Although they worked hard and had attributes that troubled the opposition, their lack of vision and creativity left us a little blunt and meant Bent was feeding on scraps.
I know it's a bit silly but...I use Barry B in the 'just behind the stikers' role in Fifa11-his astute little passes etc work wonders(seeing as he's too slow to outpace full backs in the LM role)I thought we were crying out for him to come on against Fulham to unlock the 3 or 4 forwards(depending on your view of N'z) we had on the pitchjust a thought
It is a bit silly, but I agree about Bannan.I'd be playing Ireland to try and get the best out of him, but if/when he sticks his underpants on his head, two pencils up his nose and starts saying "Wibble" then I'd then fuck him off and play wee Barry in his position.