[Football] Soccer Aid 2023

[crodonilson]

Next installment of this hugely important game for both sporting immortality and charity on Sunday at a raucous and packed to the rafters Old Trafford. The Rest of the World have had much the better of this in recent years with three wins in a row which means if they win on Saturday it will be a full 5 years of hurt for ENgland by the time they next one rolls round, which simply cannot happen.

Who can forget the below heartbreaking images as England again lost in the cruellest of ways with a 4-1 defeat on penalties.

To get that victory the nation craves England it looks like we;ve beefed up our coaching with a full 2 weeks of intensive training and a coaching team from the very best England has to offer including Emma Hayes, David Seaman, Stormzy, Steve McLaren and our manager Harry Redknapp.

England's expected line-up

.......................James
D Dyer, Cahill, Grennan, Malone
..............Chunkz, Sanderson..................
..........Scott (c), Payne, Aluko
....................Wilkes
Subs: Murs, Shepherd, McGuinness, Carney, Butt, Ricketts

RoW: (Managed by Mauricio Pocchetino and ably supported by Robbie Keane and Melanie C)

................Ben Foster...............
Carlos, Fury, Hearn, Adam
.....................Bartlett..................
............Gilligan, Kelly
.........Bebe, Crespo, Totti

Subs: Marta, Higuita, J Kyle, K Kyle,

Great to see after the long overdue addition of female ex professionals to the ranks this year the addition of female celebrities with Lorraine Kelly making her bow for the Rest of the World and Moira Stewart supporting the England media team.

For those of you not lucky enough to have tickets, action is live on ITV1 on SUnday at 6:30 and the game kicks off at 8pm, hosted by Alec Scott.

Come on England!!!

 

[Normal Rob]

there are some thread titles when you just know who the author is...

 

[jcdenton08]

I think it will be a magnificent occasion where football lovers the world over will unite, and take a moment of unbridled joy to share this wonderful experience together.

I am personally thrilled and looking forward immensely to this spectacular feast of the senses.

The chance to see the likes of pop SENSATION Olly Murs possibly grace the hallowed turf alongside such LEGENDS as acting megastar Danny Dyer is one nobody would miss.

My Crodo is better than Crodo.

 

[jcdenton08]

Also; “RoW: (Managed by Mauricio Pocchetino and ably supported by Robbie Keane and Melanie C)”

That is top drawer stuff, it really is. Cashback!

 

[Mellotron]

I think we're in trouble.

Danny Dyer in defence up against a strikeforce of Totti, Battistuta and Crespo.

 

[A1X]

Key for the RoW team is to allow their midfield to express itself. Saw these training notes had been linked on the Twitters

 

[crodonilson]

I think we're in trouble.

Danny Dyer in defence up against a strikeforce of Totti, Battistuta and Crespo.

Cahill and Grennan will have their work cut out in the centre of our defence that's for sure. Hopefully Chunkz in the enforcer role sitting in front of the defence can cut out the supply to their world class front line. The Rest of the World have a starting 11 enough to strike fear into any Englishman's heart but with the likes of Olly Murs, Ben Shepherd, Nicky Butt and Michael Ricketts to bring off the bench I think our squad is much deeper than theirs and we can end the game stronger.

 

[swindonseagull]

When is kick off?? I need to wash my hair.

 

[stewart12]

Really glad Soccer Aid legend Jonathan Wilkes is back in the side

 

[Greg Bobkin]

This game could be season-defining.

Nothing silly, get the job done pick up the three points.

We're loose.

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

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[Greg Bobkin]

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"We'll put you down as a 'maybe' then Roy, yeah?"

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Is Robbie Williams best mate still playing?

Be under no illusion, this will be a hoot

 

[Coldeanseagull]

Who's the ref?
Is there VAR?

 

[crodonilson]

Is Robbie Williams best mate still playing?

Be under no illusion, this will be a hoot

Jonathan Wilkes? Yes, all time top scorer and England hero. Likely to start up top on his own on Sunday.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

There is something a bit embarrassing about someone taking time out to research the line ups for a charity football match, just to take the piss.

 

[Papak]

Who's the ref?
Is there VAR?

Is it POTG?

 

[crodonilson]

Incredibly sad news breaking this morning as Ben Shepherd has not to withdraw from the squad due to a hamstring injury, massive blow. Kevin Webster has been called up as his replacement. Good luck Kevin!

 

[crodonilson]

Today's the day!!!

 

[faoileán]

Ignoring all the sarcasm it is worth noting that comedian Maisie Adams (who lives in Brighton) is playing in the match the day after her wedding and reception at the Metropole Hotel.