We’re Playing? We’re Playing!!

Who did Ben Arfa come on for? Was it Ribery? He’s the only one I haven’t seen on the field second half.

Titi again! 2-1!!!!!

Goal Benzema!!! 3-1!!!

Also, I found a good stream in French: http://static.mogulus.com/grid/PlayerV2.swf?channel=Boudir_TV

I’m just tuning in, but the stream isn’t working for me.

How is the defense looking?

And Mandanda hasn’t been very good lately.

I don’t understand why Domemench won’t try Lloris for at least one game. For one thing, Lloris is a lot better in the air. Maybe Mandanda is just going through a period of low confidence, but if he keeps this up, it might be time for something different.

Lloris is down playing with the U21s for this game, but I agree with the premise of your comment.

starting 11?

i think it was

Mandanda,
Fanni-Boumsong-Abidal-Clichy
Ribery-A. Diarra-Toulalan-Henry
Gourcuff
Benzema

At least that’s who was on the field.

Since then Ribery was subbed off for Ben Arfa and Benzema just went off for Sinama-Pongolle.

@ Laurie
thanks

Yeah, I know Lloris was sacrificed for the U21 game, but I don’t think he would have played today had he been available anyway because Domenech also plays Mandanda in friendlies (understandable because he needs the experience himself).

Benzema just made Ribery laugh so hard he had to spit out his juice to keep it from going up his nose.

All the spark seems to have gone out of this game. It was really fun for awhile, but now they’re just going through the motions.

Inara, of course you would have known about Hugo. Silly me.

Henry off for Malouda, and Toulalan gets the armband. Good choice!!

Boumsong got eaten alive by Jemmaa!!!! I think his head is still spinning.

another “unimportant” goal by Benzema. The guy did zilch apart from the goal, and remains an epitome of selfishness. I truly wonder why he is hyped as he is. Of course, he’s a good player in club football. But he consistently fails for Les blues. A bit like young Anelka. I hope he doesn’t disappoint as much as Anelka for the NT. Besides, Teary tried to join Ben Arfa and Benzema for celebration, the prats refused it.

I thought the whole attack was passive and static apart from Teary. Benzema’s pathetic faint-hearted passes/ Gourcuff showed some poor touches and tried too much to be a Zidane (seriously flopped except for couple of good controls, the roulettes, and other Zizouesque turn failed), but he got assists (second one was a failed shot which was rolled in by henry), I think he should forget the comparisons and play to his ability than trying too much. Ribery showed some promise, but he too seemed so selfish and didn’t contribute to the team. Toulalan is hardworking, unrelenting, and master of midfield!

Overall, there is lot to improve by the whole team. Looked vulnerable against a poor side! If Domenech plays Boumsong again, shoot the c**t point blank! I hope he is sacked by the next game.

Teary – thierry henry (I don’t like him all that much, hence that nickname)

————Mandanda———–
Fanni–Boumsong–Abidal—Clichy
——Diarra——Toulalan——
————Gourcuff————
Ribery——-Henry—–Benzema—

Love that Ben Arfa doesn’t even want to look at Benzema after he scores,even though Henry tries to put the two of them together.

That CB pairing is a disaster.

Zizoued – Really appreciate your comments. I didn’t see the game today, but I haven’t seen too much of Gourcuff trying to be like Zidane. I think he has his own style. He seems like a big guy, with just enough skill, but mostly a willing runner with a lot of enthusiasm; who has just happened to slot into the team brilliantly.

I was a Toulalan doubter at one point, but he’s doing so well now that I’m a little embarrassed.

Oh, and I had no trouble breaking the nickname code.

toulalan makes funny tackles so 2 yellow cards now
i missed the ”game day” thread lol

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