Beckham slams Owen Hargeaves Critics

Stiles · 06-13-2006, 06:57 PM

England's fans have come under fire from captain David Beckham and former World Cup star Terry Butcher for booing Owen Hargreaves against Paraguay.

Hargreaves was greeted by loud jeering when he came on to replace Joe Cole late in the 1-0 win against Paraguay.

Beckham said: "There were a number of players who were turning around and were disgusted. Owen is an honest player doing his best for his country."

BBC pundit Butcher said: "It was a disgrace - it just shouldn't happen."

Beckham launched a strong defence of the Bayern Munich midfield man, whose presence in the squad has been heavily criticised.

He said: "He's playing for one of the finest clubs. He's won the Champions League and lots of titles. He is a very good player.

"It's sad to hear, but Owen is a strong player and a strong personality and he will overcome that."

Butcher told BBC Sport: "England fans should not boo any England player, ever. Period.

"If you are a true England fan you do not boo anyone in that red or white shirt. It's a disgrace.

"He doesn't deserve it. He is a Champions League winner and has numerous other honours, and is clearly a very highly-rated player.

"I think there might be a bit of the sheep mentality, whereby a couple of people say he shouldn't be in the squad and others follow suit.

"Four years ago he was doing a very good job as a holding midfield player in the World Cup, and before he got an injury against Argentina he was one of the bright spots.

"Eriksson is still thinking about how he can use him and rightly so."

Stiles · 06-13-2006, 06:59 PM

Am i the only person who likes O.H, it think he is very versatitile and i wouldnt change him for any other english midfielder off the squad.

beartons · 06-13-2006, 08:22 PM

i think he is good too, he is a holding midfield player,and does his job well,hes not exciting to watch ,but his treatment is disgraceful!! definately a sheep mentality and the point he has always played in germany has basically got up peoples noses,especially the idiot patriot element!!

Stiles · 06-13-2006, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by beartons

i think he is good too, he is a holding midfield player,and does his job well,hes not exciting to watch ,but his treatment is disgraceful!! definately a sheep mentality and the point he has always played in germany has basically got up peoples noses,especially the idiot patriot element!!

Thank you Beartons. Going to make me beating you in the World Cup game all the nore painful.

But your right he does play the hold midfield player well, plus he could drop back into defence and not bad at dead ball.

beartons · 06-13-2006, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Stiles21

Thank you Beartons. Going to make me beating you in the World Cup game all the nore painful.

But your right he does play the hold midfield player well, plus he could drop back into defence and not bad at dead ball.

ha ha ha,im that good,im betting on myself to win the money!

Joe · 06-14-2006, 09:58 AM

He is highly rated and the Germans seem to rate him but I have never been impressed when I have watched him.

I would like to see Carrick given a proper chance in midfield, but this would mean having to either play 4-3-3 [similar to Holland and Chelsea] or drop either Lampard or Gerrard.

goldenHuddlestone · 08-24-2006, 11:53 PM

England fans booing Hargreaves? Beckham captain? Like a different time.

Stiles · 08-24-2006, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by goldenHuddlestone

England fans booing Hargreaves? Beckham captain? Like a different time.

Now i expect people would pay more for Hargreaves then Beckham.

goldenHuddlestone · 08-24-2006, 11:59 PM

Yeah wow that's really true lol

06-13-2006, 06:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stiles Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somerset, England. Posts: 2,448 vCash: 500	Beckham slams Owen Hargeaves Critics England's fans have come under fire from captain David Beckham and former World Cup star Terry Butcher for booing Owen Hargreaves against Paraguay. Hargreaves was greeted by loud jeering when he came on to replace Joe Cole late in the 1-0 win against Paraguay. Beckham said: "There were a number of players who were turning around and were disgusted. Owen is an honest player doing his best for his country." BBC pundit Butcher said: "It was a disgrace - it just shouldn't happen." Beckham launched a strong defence of the Bayern Munich midfield man, whose presence in the squad has been heavily criticised. He said: "He's playing for one of the finest clubs. He's won the Champions League and lots of titles. He is a very good player. "It's sad to hear, but Owen is a strong player and a strong personality and he will overcome that." Butcher told BBC Sport: "England fans should not boo any England player, ever. Period. "If you are a true England fan you do not boo anyone in that red or white shirt. It's a disgrace. "He doesn't deserve it. He is a Champions League winner and has numerous other honours, and is clearly a very highly-rated player. "I think there might be a bit of the sheep mentality, whereby a couple of people say he shouldn't be in the squad and others follow suit. "Four years ago he was doing a very good job as a holding midfield player in the World Cup, and before he got an injury against Argentina he was one of the bright spots. "Eriksson is still thinking about how he can use him and rightly so." This has been the opinion of Liam Stiles. The Poster boy of Footballtalk.org

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Stiles Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somerset, England. Posts: 2,448 vCash: 500	Am i the only person who likes O.H, it think he is very versatitile and i wouldnt change him for any other english midfielder off the squad. This has been the opinion of Liam Stiles. The Poster boy of Footballtalk.org

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beartons Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cumbernauld,the worst town in britain! Posts: 328 vCash: 500	i think he is good too, he is a holding midfield player,and does his job well,hes not exciting to watch ,but his treatment is disgraceful!! definately a sheep mentality and the point he has always played in germany has basically got up peoples noses,especially the idiot patriot element!! you know the rules!

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Joe Football Talk Admin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 13,533 vCash: 500	He is highly rated and the Germans seem to rate him but I have never been impressed when I have watched him. I would like to see Carrick given a proper chance in midfield, but this would mean having to either play 4-3-3 [similar to Holland and Chelsea] or drop either Lampard or Gerrard. Thanks for visiting FootballTalk.org. You could register now and have your say.

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