Boris Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Pleasantly surprised by his comments re Home Internationals. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7651525.stm Charlton longs for Scotland clash Sir Bobby Charlton believes England should play Scotland Sir Bobby Charlton says he "can't believe" England declined the chance to play Scotland in a revived version of the old Home International tournament. Dublin will host the Four Associations Tournament in 2011 featuring Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Wales, but England said no. "Someone should think about it," he told BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound. "It's wrong we don't put ourselves in a position where we can invite Scotland to come and play in England." Charlton, who made his England debut against Scotland, said he loved facing the Scots and that fans of both nations always relished the prospect of locking horns. I didn't agree with them inviting Germany to play the first international match at the new Wembley. It should've been Scotland "The police might sometimes complain about it, but I think our association is big enough to overcome all that." For many years the annual Home International tournament, involving England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, was a focal point of the British football season, before it was abandoned in 1984. "We do everything together. We work together, went to war together and suffered together," said former Manchester United and England favourite Charlton. "I didn't agree with them inviting Germany to play the first international match at the new Wembley. It should've been Scotland." There have been discussions for some time over a proposed Celtic Cup between the nations. Scotland manager George Burley has said he is looking forward to taking part in the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JyTees Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I've always had a lot of time for Bobby, great player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Bobby's a decent bloke, probably too "old school", though. These days it's all about bull5hit, no substance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts Heritage Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 IIRC he only ever got 'booked' once and that was a mistake. He was the first British player I remember having a 'shot'. They always seemed to be arrow straight true into the top corner. None of this swerving South American nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Good to hear that.... with any lucky the more guys like B.Charlton speak up the more the FA will feel the pressure and crumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 His comments regarding the FA's choice of Germany were superb, imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 IIRC he only ever got 'booked' once and that was a mistake. He was the first British player I remember having a 'shot'. They always seemed to be arrow straight true into the top corner. None of this swerving South American nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 IIRC he only ever got 'booked' once and that was a mistake. He was the first British player I remember having a 'shot'. They always seemed to be arrow straight true into the top corner. None of this swerving South American nonsense. Never mind his "shot", what about the hairstyle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 IIRC he only ever got 'booked' once and that was a mistake. He was the first British player I remember having a 'shot'. They always seemed to be arrow straight true into the top corner. None of this swerving South American nonsense. I remember reading or seeing him interviewed about his "shot" He said he kicked a ball against the school shed wall for hours at a time when he was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilmuir Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Well said Bobby. Good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Absolute legend and very wise words. Love or hate the tartan army, as a few on this site prefer to slag off, there is no better football day out than a trip to Wembley,winning the cup aside. At least when you used to go down there for the home internationals it felt like we were at a cup final every year. Perhaps thats the reason why we get all the small supporters groups with banners at Scotland games is becaue it's all the small teams big games. Anyway Bob Charlton= great player, imagine though, if you will, Mr Mackay there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubytuesday Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 agree with his thoughts on germany game..... to be fair, though, england v germany probably stirs them more than it does us if it was scotland v england. apparently england beat them in a war or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I watched Sir Bobby play a couple of holes at The Old Course on Thursday. He and his partner Rory McIllroy were buzzing ! He's in incredible shape given he will be 71 next week and was hitting some excellent shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I watched Sir Bobby play a couple of holes at The Old Course on Thursday. He and his partner Rory McIllroy were buzzing ! He's in incredible shape given he will be 71 next week and was hitting some excellent shots. Footballers today are simply a different physical shape to Bobby Charlton or Drew Jarvie or Dennis Tuart of Man City nevermind the infamous comb-over baldie hairstyles....they were still top-flight players although ageing but tremendously talented players but they looked like peoples Old Dad's...you just don't get players like that anymore .... even veterans like Teddy Sheringham have twenty-something or teeny-bash girlfriends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 even veterans like Teddy Sheringham have twenty-something or teeny-bash girlfriends. Lineker's the King on that front just now http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-548368/Why-bikinis-Gary-Linekers-girl-getting-stylish-day.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Lineker's the King on that front just now http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-548368/Why-bikinis-Gary-Linekers-girl-getting-stylish-day.html No idea what he see's in her seriously though what does she see in him apart from :cheer1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 This brilliant book is titled Best and Edwards, but it is basically the story of Bobby Charlton. Highly recommended. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Best-Edwards-Gordon-Burn/dp/0571215807 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I've never heard anyone say a bad word about Bobby Charlton...apart from comments about his famous "pigeon wing" hairstyle . He's a proud Englishman and loved nothing better than sticking it to the Scots on the pitch, but he had total respect for the Scots off it. Just the way it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardia Jambo Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Bobby is a legend ! Sgt, Rock will be proud of him..........his hero !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Nice comments. As has been pointed out, Charlton loved nothing better than beating Scotlad at football - it was vice versa as welll. Englands clubs were full to the brim with Scottish players. England will no doubt be dragged halfway around the world to play a far east select side in a nice money earner when the rest of the home nations "lock horns" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Pleasantly surprised by his comments re Home Internationals. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7651525.stm I met Gordon Banks and Martin Peters a couple of years ago and both of them said the tournament should be revived. I have to say they were top blokes. Personally, I think Scotland would be humiliated in this tournament as the gap between Scotland and England in terms of ability is as wide as I can ever remember. Only Craig Gordon would stand even the remotest chance of getting in their squad, never mind their team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Weathers Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Some decent comments from Bobby. He knows the value of these fixtures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I met Gordon Banks and Martin Peters a couple of years ago and both of them said the tournament should be revived. I have to say they were top blokes. Personally, I think Scotland would be humiliated in this tournament as the gap between Scotland and England in terms of ability is as wide as I can ever remember. Only Craig Gordon would stand even the remotest chance of getting in their squad, never mind their team. I thought that last time we played them at Wembley but remember how that turned out... We'll always be able to compete with England regardless of the gulf in individual talent. Don't know why that is, possibly just due to the emotions that the game stirs up in Scottish players, etc. Like any derby it can always go either way. And nice comments from Charlton, spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I thought that last time we played them at Wembley but remember how that turned out.... One game. Big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 One game. Big deal. I may be mistaken, Therapist - but would the tournament consist of playing each team once? Shows it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zicoinexile Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 His comments regarding the FA's choice of Germany were superb, imho. You protest too much Fritz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I've never heard anyone say a bad word about Bobby Charlton.. Try reading his brothers book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 This brilliant book is titled Best and Edwards, but it is basically the story of Bobby Charlton. Highly recommended. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Best-Edwards-Gordon-Burn/dp/0571215807 I have Bobby Charlton's autobiography and he makes a point in it of praising the Home Internationals. He says that because he grew up in the North East of England he understood the rivalry with Scotland and absolutely loved playing Scotland both at Hampden and Wembley. Legend is the most apt word for Sir Bobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I know they were never in fashion cos they are ridiculous but when did footballers with baldie-combe-scrape-over-hairdo's disappear? Who was the last you can remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I know they were never in fashion cos they are ridiculous but when did footballers with baldie-combe-scrape-over-hairdo's disappear? Who was the last you can remember? Donald McVicar Neil MacFarlane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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