McClaren & Defoe massive bust up.

[bomberH]

Defoe row threatens England build up.

England boss Steve McClaren delivered Spurs striker Jermain Defoe a massive snub after admitting last night that he almost sacked him from the squad to face Croatia.

McClaren explained: 'Losing Michael (Owen) is a massive blow but we have enough talent in the squad to cope. Crouchy will start on Wednesday but i won't be playing Defoe. We've had a chat after the game on Friday and despite it being a friendly, i told him his performance wasn't good enough and if he wants to be picked for his country, he'll have to pull his socks up'.

McClaren's amazing comments come after the job-saving Israeli win over Russia, which means that England only have to draw against Croatia on Wednesday to secure their spot in next year's Euro championships. He was said to be furious with Defoe after the Austria match, citing his lack of work off the ball and his repsonse to criticism. McClaren added: We had a chat after the match and i told him what i expect from him. He didn't respond the way i would've like him to and other members of the squad had to calm him down. To be honest, i was close to sending him home but we've since had a clear the air chat and we'll see what happens. He will not be considered for the Croatia match and i haven't decided about any future matches yet'.

Frank Lampard, who skippered the side after Steve Gerrard was replaced at half time, stuck up for the striker: 'Jermain's a great player. A few words were said in the dressing room after the match but it was heat of the moment stuff'. He added: 'He's frustrated with everything at the moment. He hasn't been playing for Spurs and he didn't get much of the ball on Friday, but we were all to blame for that. I'm sure he and the gaffer will sort things out. We all need to focus our concentration on Wednesday'.

Defoe himself was unavailable for comment last night.

www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/england/mcclarendefoerow.ece


Doesn't sound good for our boy does it :-(

 

[Has1978]

Wow that man McLaren is such a big man. He really made an example of Defoe didn´t he. Shame he doesn´t single out pretty much 90% of the England team for lack of endeavour.

 

[CaptainCat]

Hmmmmm....

:lol:

 

[Andy]

McLaren is a Bellend who doesn't know what to do without being told to do it,
Another yes man at the head of the team,
It's about time the FA picked someone to do the job and give him freedom to actually do the job,Shame it won't happen.

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

If he'd have done this to Lampard, Gerrard or any one of the other strutting prima donna ponces I could understand it. But Defoe? The guy gets sympathy minutes.

How about McClown picking HIS socks up. And then throwing them into his suitcase and fucking off into obscurity. What a complete cock.

 

[stevenqoz]

A really cowardly attack by Mike Baldwins brother. Defoe has been so far out on the edge of the squad that I surprised the manager remembers his name. Jermaine must have septic splinters on his bum having waited so long for time. In some ways I'm glad this apparent bust up has happened because JD has had a rough run with Jol and Steve Baldwin. Getting a few things off his chest will be good for him. Baldwin is a gonner even if England scrape in. Being cut from international football by Baldwin might in effect only be a one game exile.

 

[wingnuts_ashes]

i've had a feeling that Mclaren has a problem with spurs and our players since he took over as england coach, and this just adds to that theory. he is a cock.

 

[Babylon22]

How dare he.:lol:

 

[Gilzeanking]

Can't find this story .

Not convinced Bomber isn't having a laugh

 

[Babylon22]

Can't find this story .

Not convinced Bomber isn't having a laugh

shhhh....edit your post. The reply's are hlarious.

 

[Yorkshireyiddo]

What a coward hasn't the balls to say it to a big player. Either way i think were stuck with the boring maclaren. The guy is an arse.

 

[Jody]

:bs::grin:

 

[$hoguN]

bomberh youre a hero

 

[laneoflegends]

If the story is true McLaren is a bigger muppet than I thought. Was it not his tactics by taking off Crouch and playing Defoe as the lone striker and pumping balls up to him, the smallest player on the pitch, and expect to hold it up that restricted Defoe in the second half.
McLaren should take a long look in the mirror. Why is he having a go at him when he has not been included in the previous crap displays from his golden boys. Perhaps if he had had a go at them earlier we would not be in this mess!!

 

[wirE]

Sounds like sour grapes to me.

 

[JJetset]

Outrageous bring back Sven................

Ever thought of a job at the Sun/Mirror/Star Bomber?

I'm waiting for Tribal football to run with it on Newsnow!

 

[Supersonic]

bomber i was a bit suspicious before i even noticed that it wasnt real. The reason?

Lampard would NEVER be quoted as saying that it was his at all his fault that Defoe didnt get the ball

 

[tommyt]

:bowdown::rofl: Gotta get up earlier. Believed every word. :stupid:

 

[MarkinJapan]

You had me hook, line and sinker!

 

[Chris12345]

bomber i was a bit suspicious before i even noticed that it wasnt real. The reason?

Lampard would NEVER be quoted as saying that it was his at all his fault that Defoe didnt get the ball

haha! :lol: so true!

can't rep you again bomber... but i will when I can :grin: