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just thought i would let you know the trinidad game is on bbc tonight if you have digital etc as they say just press the red button...might aswell see how young ricky does.cough cough shit cough

He'll probably put some effort into this though... unlike the last few Swindon games since his call-up.

Harsh  :D

I hope he does well for them, it would be nice if he scored.

Can I get it on Freeview? Can see no mention of it on the listings.

Press the RED button. That's the impression I got - It's on the interactive bit not on the normal channel.

As Blackcurrant said, we'll probably see him put some effort in tonight

Red button on which channel? is it a bbc effort?

However shit we/he's been in the last few efforts I still hope he does well.

BBC 1 from 7:30pm according the website. Just hit the red button and it should be there to view. At least it'll be better than 'it's me or the dog' or some other shite.

nothings better than Me or the Dog.

 :)

Is shaksey starting or is he gonna be a super-mega-sub?

none probably  :-))(

its on now lets see how ricky does

bench

:Ride On Fatbury's Lovestick: but all 6 subs will be used apprently so he will be on later i think

So far, both teams are shit.

1-0 to T and T

Good goal by Yorke

indeed it was

Watching Trinidad really fills me with fear for our coming game this July.

me too they look a half decent side

get the SHAKESTER on!

I agree get the shakester on so he can run around get knackered and not play saturday \ 8) /

my my youve become a real pessimist havent u

Once this game's over he'll have to put some effort in again to secure another call-up. Fear not VD...

Even though Christian Roberts is a striker

As a right winger

Roberts > Shakes

Shakes hasnt done anything for weeks, and in my opinion isnt very good, which I have said from day one

he hasnt been at his best since he was called up for this game i must admit

i wouldnt disagree with u there actually DV

Is he on yet?

Considering they are going to the world cup....Trinidad are shit.
I never realised how immobile Hislop is, he has the acceleration of a double decker filled with bricks.

Shakes hasn't come on in the first half but would be nice to see him come on and use his pace.

Shakes is on now.

yep, just came on after half time

i just realised that go Ricky!

Keep us updated

He made a little run and pass there, only contribution so far but looked alright. The commentators just mentioned our 7-1 defeat which was nice of them.

wanker!  :wanker:

I think this match shows how better players benefit from playing in a better team as Eidur Gudjohnsen has looked distinctly average, wouldn't have thought he played for Chelsea.

surely he can qualify for a team that actually wins? what a waste of talent!

I think you've missed the point of national pride there Richy

oh yeah why does birchall play for T and T? WTF?

I said that after his "must not have been nice for him and his team mates" comment! Nah they had a whale of a time.

Shakes has looked good whenever the ball comes near him so far but still early for him yet. Trinidad have a penalty now! Exciting stuff! 2-0 TT.

true but if you were scottish would you really play for scotland if you could also play for Ireland?

If i was Scottish, with a Scottish upbringing etc (thank fuck), then yes

We got another mention by the carribean bloke, said Shakes needs to get in to the game more.

HOW CAN HE DO THAT WHEN THEY AINT PASSING IT TO HIM YOU MUPPET. oh here he is...won a throw in anyway! GO ON RICKY!

hes playing worse than he does for us

Not really, its a tougher game than he's faced. His main problem is he bottles out of tackles but he has a lot going for him IMO and I reckon he'll still improve.

the commentary is truly awful it really is

commentator is pissing me off now "it looks like his club side swindon will be going out of league one at the end of the season"  :fu:

"looks like club side Swindon will be going out of League One.."

Yeah, 4 points away from 13th with 11 games to go, no chance of survival.  :-))(

Cant believe what the commetnary bloke just said!! "Shakes, currently at Swindon, a team lookin like they are out of League One come the end of the season...." Bastard

Looks like we all heard that then  :D

3 people just posted that...

Almost got a goal though! Capitalised on defensive errors but his shot was blocked.

there we are then 2-0 and a commentator obsessed with mocking swindon town

Said Shakes needs to up his game which I agree with.

yep!

The ball hardly went down the right side though!! How can he possibly 'up' his game when the ball is constantly goin down the left wing?
Shakes did well helping out the right back though, i thought.

Yeah he did well.

Hope he gets another go though.

I hope he doesnt play Saturday!

And if he does I hope he destroys their defence  8)

So do I....but not likely I dont think....

and play who instead exactly? The super fit roberts whos been a real super sub in the past few games he's played? super.

Yes, id rather and unfit Roberts played instead of Shakes.

based on his recent performaces? then you are mental. Shakes was putting in MOTM performaces 3 weeks ago.

In your opinion of course....

Shakes hasnt done anything in the last 3 games I think it is now. I dont even remember him touching the ball on Saturday.

If he wants to keep his place in our team, then he has to do better....

So you think it is likely then? :D

So in place of someone who admittidly hasnt played well for 3 games (hes not the only one though is he?) you'd play someone who last had a decent game when exactly? loving the logic there.

I dont have anything against Roberts, I want him to suceed after his problems. But to just give him a starting place when he has done nothing either as a sub or in the stiffs to justify it would be madness. Especially at the expense of a young player who had shown signs of a significant improvement and who will be on a high and motivated after making his international debut yesterday.

now stop talking bollocks for once.

I thought Shakes didn't do too badly. He looked to attack down the flank and looked for crosses. Of course he didn't receive the ball too often but at least he stuck out wide and didn't come in-field, so it meant they kept their shape on that side well.

Shakes can't play well if he doesn't get the ball!

You dont want to play for the shirt, you dont get the shirt.

Ricky Shakes hasnt just played poorly the last 3 games he hasnt put in a single bit of effort at all.

I can take players playing badly (Im used to it) but I hate players who dont put any effort in.

can he not go and get the damn thing himself?

 :nod:  The one thing that pleased me big time,prior to the Rotherham game anyway :-))( ,was how hard the players chased the ball.They put in the effort and we won  :shock: We need to start showing that kind of effort again,hopefully starting this weekend.