[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

Brilliant result....hopefully the sign of things to come

Good one indeed.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

the presenter needs to stop wearing these ridiculous dodgem shoes with a suit

does he not have a wife or girlfriend to say "get them aff ya bam you look like a right diddy?"

[In the Drunk Tank]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

the presenter needs to stop wearing these ridiculous dodgem shoes with a suit

does he not have a wife or girlfriend to say "get them aff ya bam you look like a right diddy?"

A few of the pundit team seem to do that, it's bizarre

[Zizu]

United were good … but I thought Arsenal played amazing football for the majority of the game but were caught out when they were playing catch up ..

Have to say that the Martinelli goal was incorrectly disallowed .. they went back to that soft ‘coming together’ when there had already been about 50 stronger ‘coming togethers’ before that one .

They have relaxed the rule on physical contact to let the game flow and try and control all the diving / feigning injury so they can’t go back to how it was and call it a foul on Eriksen !! He didn’t blow for a foul in real time so it’s ridiculous to disallow a flaming goal for that minuscule contact .

I also thought that Saka was fouled twice I the box but the ref waved play on both times - the second time he was clearly injured and needed extensive treatment .. why didn’t VAR check them anyways ??



So confusing.


Also .. Martinez took Jesus out after just 1 minute 34 seconds of the game starting .. if you watch the replays he actually stamped on his ankle .. yet only a free kick given !

Martinez was involved in one of the two Saka penalty claims .

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Jesus was clearly being targeted and was kicked from pillar to post all day - and got zero protection from the ref .

Late on McTominey actually whacked Jesus from behind before THROWING him to the ground .. it was his 20th foul and finally got booked .

It wasn’t all one way ( just 95%) as Bruno was taken out by a dangerous looking high tackle ..


I think the refs have lost the plot .. it’s like the old days when the defenders were allowed a couple of really bad tackles at the the start of every game !!

Trouble is we all want to see fabulous, flair players and creative midfielders but some are gonna get injured due to the lenient officiating.

Martinez must think he’s landed in heaven as he’s been given free roam to just kick anything that moves !!

You know what he said in an interview when he signed for United ??

He said that he was very committed and didn’t mind walking over corpses to get the ball !!!!

Rant over !!


I still think Arsenal will win the league aa long as their forwards aren’t injured by defenders …


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[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by Zizu

United were good … but I thought Arsenal played amazing football for the majority of the game but were caught out when they were playing catch up ..

Have to say that the Martinelli goal was incorrectly disallowed .. they went back to that soft ‘coming together’ when there had already been about 50 stronger ‘coming togethers’ before that one .

They have relaxed the rule on physical contact to let the game flow and try and control all the diving / feigning injury so they can’t go back to how it was and call it a foul on Eriksen !! He didn’t blow for a foul in real time so it’s ridiculous to disallow a flaming goal for that minuscule contact .

I also thought that Saka was fouled twice I the box but the ref waved play on both times - the second time he was clearly injured and needed extensive treatment .. why didn’t VAR check them anyways ??



So confusing.


Also .. Martinez took Jesus out after just 1 minute 34 seconds of the game starting .. if you watch the replays he actually stamped on his ankle .. yet only a free kick given !

Martinez was involved in one of the two Saka penalty claims .

-

Jesus was clearly being targeted and was kicked from pillar to post all day - and got zero protection from the ref .

Late on McTominey actually whacked Jesus from behind before THROWING him to the ground .. it was his 20th foul and finally got booked .

It wasn’t all one way ( just 95%) as Bruno was taken out by a dangerous looking high tackle ..


I think the refs have lost the plot .. it’s like the old days when the defenders were allowed a couple of really bad tackles at the the start of every game !!

Trouble is we all want to see fabulous, flair players and creative midfielders but some are gonna get injured due to the lenient officiating.

Martinez must think he’s landed in heaven as he’s been given free roam to just kick anything that moves !!

You know what he said in an interview when he signed for United ??

He said that he was very committed and didn’t mind walking over corpses to get the ball !!!!

Rant over !!


I still think Arsenal will win the league aa long as their forwards aren’t injured by defenders …


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Personally I don't want every player to be flair, I think it's good to have all sorts of different players.

And if we're being honest any successful team (including Man City) needs a mix of playing styles in their squad.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

Personally I don't want every player to be flair, I think it's good to have all sorts of different players.

And if we're being honest any successful team (including Man City) needs a mix of playing styles in their squad.

But they have a duty to protect players .. all players . Today Martinez and to a lesser degree McTominey were constantly stepping over the mark and so there’s two losers .. the innocent player plus the fans


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[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by Zizu

But they have a duty to protect players .. all players . Today Martinez and to a lesser degree McTominey were constantly stepping over the mark and so there’s two losers .. the innocent player plus the fans


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Tbh in yesterdays match both teams would've had a few players sent off if the Referee was going very literal with the rules.

Plus the weaker team needs to be able to use more "sneaky" tactics to make the game even be competitive.

Because let's face it, if that Man Utd vs Arsenal game had a "clean" version then yes Arsenal would've won the match with the more skillful players, but the match would've been less competitive which in turn makes it more boring to watch.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I support players doing potential leg breakers on their opponents, but I honestly don't mind a bit of physicality in my Football matches.

But then again I'm a Birmingham City fan and we're 100% rage in the way that we play.

[bots]

Arsenal wont win the league, i can say that with certainty

[Calderyon]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

Arsenal wont win the league, i can say that with certainty

They are CL contenders certainly, but PL win will probably go to Manchester City.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

Arsenal wont win the league, i can say that with certainty

Nobody can say that … you literally can’t


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[bots]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Nobody can say that … you literally can’t


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i did though

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

i did though

It’s like stating that it won’t snow tonight .. it probably won’t but there’s always a chance


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[Father Chris Mouse]

Didn't really know where to post this, but as it's football related i'll put it here.

Youtube video

[Zizu]

Well my mate Sterling has been pants so far .. I wouldn’t be sure to see being subbed at 60 minutes !

He misplaced his first four ‘attempted’ passes to a teammate including one ‘hospital’ ball for Kovacic who’s just Bach from injury… then he went on a mazey little run but didn’t look up and ran into two defenders .. then one useless cross into the box with Aubameyang waiting in oceans of space ..


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[Zizu]

Sterling got even worse in the second half and was subbed off after 70 minutes with Chelsea still 1:0 down !!


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[Christmas Dynasnow]

[Zizu]

Chelsea looking for a new manager ..

Wonder if TT will let rip on his disappointments and name some names as he walks out the door ??

[Zizu]

Brighton approached apparently


Potter in charge of that squad will be frightening !!

Maybe he will transform Sterling into a flying right full back like Lamptey




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[Zizu]

What about poor Billy Gilmour … fabulous young midfielder who was never given a chance by Tuchel so he agreed to join Brighton - lured there by Potter who will be the new Chelsea manager !!!


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[Calderyon]

Brighton v Crystal Palace has been postponed due to rail strike.

[Zizu]

It's been confirmed that no Sporting, Comedy or Political events will be going ahead due to the sad passing of her Majesty The Queen

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Zizu

It's been confirmed that no Sporting, Comedy or Political events will be going ahead due to the sad passing of her Majesty The Queen

Quite right. Can't make jokes.

Did they say how long for, or is it just this weekend at the moment.

[bots]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

Quite right. Can't make jokes.

Did they say how long for, or is it just this weekend at the moment.

its supposed to be 10 days until the funeral, so i would imagine its for that long

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

its supposed to be 10 days until the funeral, so i would imagine its for that long

Cheers.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

its supposed to be 10 days until the funeral, so i would imagine its for that long

There are no rules apparently it’s down to the ‘feeling of the people’ which will be judged by the government ..


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