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International Call-ups

Discussion in 'Ipswich Town' started by Southcoastoldgaffer, May 24, 2022.

  1. Southcoastoldgaffer

    Southcoastoldgaffer Well-Known Member

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    Pleased that Burnsy has been called up for the Wales squad but he may have 3-4 games in June, and he aint getting any younger! Would be a tragedy if he got crocked before the start of our new season.

    Let's look on the bright side.
     
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    Bigalreigned Well-Known Member

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    I always have mixed feelings about International call-ups.Whilst it is nice to have players that are good enough to make their National squad,like you I worry about them picking up injuries.
     
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  3. YorkieLancsHampyLondoner

    YorkieLancsHampyLondoner Well-Known Member

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    Was never a problem for Warky, Mariner, Mills et al was it?
     
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    Bigalreigned Well-Known Member

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    With all due respect to Burns he’s nowhere near their class!
     
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    itfcptc Well-Known Member

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    Well deserved but given he was a late call up I doubt he'll get any game time
     
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  6. YorkieLancsHampyLondoner

    YorkieLancsHampyLondoner Well-Known Member

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    Perhaps he’ll get to go to the World Cup. It’s always good for Town players and to be involved. Tommy Smith was the last one I think?
     
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    Forgot Knudsen, of course (easily done).
     
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    Bigalreigned Well-Known Member

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    My abiding memory of him was the way he’d spend ages drying the ball before a throw in,then promptly chuck it to the opposition!
     
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