England C

Noddy · Post by **Noddy** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:09 pm

I don't think it has been mentioned elsewhere, but England C will play Portugal in the International Challenge Trophy Final. Their U23 side beat Italy U23 in Sicilly 3-2 after extra time on Wednesday. After being 2-0 down at half-time, Portugal equalised with a penalty in the final minute, then scored in extra time.

The Final will be in early May (in England), but the exact date and venue has still to be confirmed.

Olly · Post by **Olly** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 11:30 pm

Surely a chance of it being played at NP, we've never had an England C game have we? Think we may have had the national game xi or whatever it was called but not the C team.

HiHoRushden&Diamonds · Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:29 pm

We had England under 16's a few years back (apparently Rooney was playing) I remember my primary school getting a load of free/discounted tickets.

It's been talked about before I think, the general opinion was that Luton are pretty much better at hosting these games.

Personally I think we would be ideal, we have the facilities, location and the right sized ground.

Post by **BartonRaz** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 1:29 pm

We don't have the location. We do in terms of the country, but not in terms of football support. The attendance would be piss poor. It was out of us and Luton to hold the last game and they chose Kenilworth Road, i can't think of any other reason why.

Oundle Diamond #2 · Post by **Oundle Diamond #2** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:12 pm

I doubt the Conference are going to use a club who have been penalised for financial issues to represent them.

wewantourdarbyback · Post by **wewantourdarbyback** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 3:56 pm

Oundle Diamond #2 wrote:I doubt the Conference are going to use a club who have been penalised for financial issues to represent them.

Have we?

Oundle Diamond #2 · Post by **Oundle Diamond #2** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:56 pm

wewantourdarbyback wrote:
Oundle Diamond #2 wrote:I doubt the Conference are going to use a club who have been penalised for financial issues to represent them.
Have we?

Well we've been charged? So obviously there are some issues... Whether we are found guilty and penalised or not, I highly doubt other clubs would find it fair if we were chosen...

Diamond Warrior · Post by **Diamond Warrior** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:09 pm

I personally would have thought the best suited ground and facilities should be chosen rather than the goings on at the team where it is played at..?

HiHoRushden&Diamonds · Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:16 pm

They'll choose the place where they can make the most money from, regardless of off the field problems for certain clubs.

Post by **Dazzler** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:08 am

I think the captain should pick ;-)

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