Vargas states the obvious; Colombian football on FIFA

manINred says on Aug 13, 2009, 17:52:

Frankly, it is somewhat unacceptable that a country such as Colombia, with a population larger than Argentina's and second in S.A. does not make the world cup, especially with the footballing prowess and history that Colombia has.

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Simon says on Aug 13, 2009, 17:53:

I agree with manINred.

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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goin_south says on Aug 13, 2009, 18:00:

and, I agree then, with simon.

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kenblanquito says on Aug 13, 2009, 18:12:

They have talent but they are scared of trying a shot for fear of missing.
They need to change their coach again, once this shambles has finished. Perhaps from another nation or Valderrama?, that midfield maestro from the 80's and 90's, who did understand the concept of positive football and keeping possession.
Agree with above!
In the meantime, with the cause almost lost, why not go for it by changing the strikers completely: choose a couple of cocky teenagers without full international caps, who have managed to perform perhaps at under 21 level rather than the regulars who are now too demoralised and under too much pressure to perform at their best.

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jonny305 says on Aug 13, 2009, 21:35:

how many games left whats the schedule??

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thepieman says on Aug 14, 2009, 05:06:

Good luck Colombia, hope we play you in south africa

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Shortiao says on Aug 14, 2009, 08:14:

Its an education thing. Why are Colombia not producing players like Valderrama, Rincon, Asprilla anymore?

Take my country for example (Scotland) in the 70's and 80's - every team in the English top division had 4 or 5 scots in the team. Nowadays.....nothing.

We need to change the way that kids are taught football.....I think our teams are stronger at U-19 level because they seem to be stronger than the other teams. Absolutely useless though when the other, more skill ful nations players develop into men though.

"cuando una persona toma otro pasaporte....pierde su identidad!" - Shortiao

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esanch36 says on Aug 14, 2009, 08:42:

Is that colombian that plays for Seattle..Freddy Montero, is he on the national team...pretty good forward..young too

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