England's "number 1" goalkeeper just got his club team, Portsmouth Football Club, relegated from the Premier League. He was the starting goalkeeper for the worst team in the Premier League this season. Do something before it's too late; bench David James.
How do you justify being a starting goalkeeper for a relegated club? The bill of goods on the Premiership's oldest player is long...1) David James' quitter in the 1996 FA Cup Final, Liverpool v Manchester Utd: United corner, punches ball away while decking Liverpool teammate, sits on 'hired help' while Cantona fires rebound into open net, United win 1-0.
2) David James' quitters in EURO 2004, England v France: England leading 1-0 in injury time, David James quits on French star Zidane's free kick to tie game, then upends Thierry Henry in the penalty area to send "Zizou" to the spot to put France ahead.
3) "Wait a second, is David James wearing PINK?!" - Phil Wood watching Pompey on television
4) David James quits on stool, Portsmouth v Arsenal (A): After conceding the third of three goals to Arsenal in the first half of this season's early Premier League tilt at the Emirates Stadium, David James is seen waving towards his coaches after pulling the old Liston shoulder injury trick.
5) David James quits on Pompey: Midway through the season, and propping up the Premier League table in last place, David James requests a transfer to another 'safe' Premier League club.
Fabio, England's second World Cup and your legacy hang in the balance.
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