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thanks alex but its not my role

that was what I initially thought but it is from 1st day Romania arrived at euros so 3k every day since then

marius no longer favourite to start with press in Romania with Daniel Niculae now favourite, apparently after studying videos of the last French match they feel Daniel may be a better option

Is someone a wee bit bitter that their prediction that the Russian game would be Marius swansong and he had no chance of making the euros :004: :004:

Palinca now that brings back memories of some real sore heads :029: Not sure how this group will pan out, The three favourites will probably all take points of each other and for Romania it is three cup finals, Romania being overlooked by many but don't forget they finished above Holland in the qualifying group

No problems Don, due to inflation I take it you will be buying carrots with all your winnings from Sat :rotflmao:

Because he called me. He is hopeful to start but not sure yet, theyt leave for Switzerland tomorrow morning. I am going next Sunday :003: :003:

Yes just spoke to him he was given the captians armband most of the second half, first time in his international career. Felt he had a good game and was unlucky not to score

A friend of his, new him when I lived in Romania

Caley D, to answer your question as to what the starting line up is likely to be have a look at the link below http://www.gsp.ro/stire/atacam-cu-sageata-71084.html not going to translate the whole article but headline is we attack with sageata(marius) and at bottom of page you will see the predicted starting line up

Marius Niculae a ajuns la un nivel fizic bun, a demonstrat in meciul cu Rusia, el este un jucator pe un alt profil, un atacant puternic, buldozer, am nevoie si de jucatori de genu asta.", a spus Pi?urc? Translated quote from Piturca Romania coach Marius Niculae is in great physical condition, as demonstrated in match with Russia, he is a forward with different qualities, a strong forward, a bulldozer, I need a player like him in my side now

Not sure but Marius hotly tipped in Romanian press to start the first game, Romanian manager was quoted on tv tonight that they were delighted with Marius's level of fitness.

I know its down to travel (and Beer) cost but never thought I would hear I will take the cheaper option of Goodison over ICT :rotflmao:

Can't give you an official link but just found out and he will be in the 23 announced

From my understandind the 23 man squad will be announced tomorrow

I would have expected both D Niculae and Marica to start but when I was speaking to Romanian assistant manager a few months ago he said at the time their ideal strikeforce would be Marius and Mutu together up front, we will see as I am still not convinced he will start.

he had a good teacher as his dad was european champion at judo

Obviously the link below is in Romanian and without translating the whole thing the gist of it is the Chivu will probably miss the first game, Marius has been doing very well in training and they now expect him to start the first game of the Euros up front with Mutu, you will see the word S?geat? been banded about a lot this is Marius nickname in Romania Predicted team Lobon? - Contra, Tama?, Goian, Ra? - Coci?, R?doi, Codrea - Fl. Petre, M. Niculae, Mutu. http://www.gsp.ro/stire/se-vede-echipa-pen...euro-70544.html

I am across in Romania at the moment according to all the papers here he is odds on to make the cut, front page news today was pics of him getting his medical.marica is also going to be fit as with him and marius last night it was basically just a dead leg he has

Joe by the way I didn't say I didn't believe your story was just wondering where you got it from

would love to see your source

Only games will tell that, you just need to look over the years at the OF and the number of potential superstars they have had but when given the chance have fallen by the wayside. Having seen a few reserve and under19s games I am hopefully we have a few that will make the grade but until they are actually tested in games we will never know, I think it also important that when these young guys are given the chance the fans show patience and dont expect miracles overnight.

Deserves a great ovation, wonder how many other players out there will also be playing their last game for the club on Sat

IHE, as I said a week or so back it is not Marius prefrence to play deep, as I think you probalby saw yesterday he plays where he is told

It wasnt a case of not going would have effected his chances of going, it was just he was given the choice of joining the squad early with the players that have finished thier season but he opted to stay and play remaining games of the season