Beckham Out

[karaokemark]

I think he will be missed by England, if all players played with his honesty and pride we would be a much better team
Mark

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8567353.stm

[Jacqui Harvey]

I agree, however, I think his future could lie with England in another capacity he should be employed in P.R. with England he would be a great ambassador for the game, he is such an inspirational figure, respected all around the world. I think he would do a great job.  He is 34 years old and was coming to the end of his career anyway so this may be the way forward for him.

[Toky]

Ouch!!! I have just watched the incident on the news. I felt so sorry for him. That kind of injury is puer agaony. I wish him a speedy recovery..........which probably won't be the case.

[tinkerman]

Im afraid he doesnt do speedy anymore Toky, I also think its a blessing in disguise for one of the young hopefuls to prove themselves
could be a good opening for Lennon

[stoop]

Puer agaony!! That must hurt -lol.

He will be missed BUT it means we can now take an extra right winger who has pace. Now room for both Wright-Phillips and Wallcott and maybe even Lennon if he's fit.

As one door closes.................

[janet.gur]

Who's to say he won't be fit by June.  Remember the broken bone last time.  Beckham is so determined and I bet he will bust his guts to do everything he can to get fit.  He might just make it.  I hope so as even if he only plays part matches his very presence there will inspire others.  I really think England needs him there with his experience to calm the younger players.

Janet

[stoop]

8 months before he trains they reckon.

[Jacqui Harvey]

Yes, physio on T.V. this morning said it would have been better to have broken a bone as it would heal quicker, she also said 8 months, he will be 35 years old then, I can't see him playing again, and perhaps it's as well to go now when he is still playing at the top level.

[janet.gur]

If thats the case then I hope he would go in some sort of PR role but probably won't.  He must be gutted

[Highlander]

I initially thought that his goals for free kicks would be a big loss, but looking at his record he has scored 17 goals in 115 appearances and in his three World Cup Final appearances he has scored "only" three times.