The Football Thread.

Lestratcaster

guitars4you said:

All a bit tetchy ref Man City v Arsenal - Be it manager comments, John Stones, Silva etc - Moaning about the sending off and 'time wasting/game management'  - Maybe not right, but every team, under a similar circumstance would have gone thru' the 2nd half in a similar manner with regards to 'killing time' - Man City included - Think, I've only heard K Walker be realistic with his comments 

How about Man City looking at themselves and wondering why they could not be more inventive around the 18 yard box 

I can have some sympathy for the 1st Arsenal goal and Walker out of position - But a) he got back but b) and more importantly, who was meant to be picking up Calafiori - No one near him - But no excuse for Haaland - I didn't see it or notice it at the time - But surprised he has escaped some after the game punishment - Man City are not helping themselves as they edge towards public enemy #1

I saw Wrighty have a little rant on the 'gram about Haaland throwing the ball at Gabriel (with his back turned) after the equaliser. Would he have done the same if he was facing him? I don't think I would want to piss him off despite being just as big or bigger than him lol.

I think the return fixture is in Feb, but I want it next weekend cos its going to be tasty! I was pleased to see we can actually compete with them now instead of just rolling over each time we go a goal down as they've had a past history of scoring alot of goals past us.

matt_sefton

Bloody hell - anyone seen the images of AFC Wimbledon’s pitch on the news? No wonder our match against them has been called off!

TTony

matt_sefton said:

Bloody hell - anyone seen the images of AFC Wimbledon’s pitch on the news? No wonder our match against them has been called off!

Bit of a puddle in the corner.

In the old days, they'd have thrown a bit of sand on, and everything would be fine ..

Nitefly

Arsenal v Man City women's game was better.  - late equaliser for Arsenal!

joneve

Rodri likely out for the season. Shame for the guy, but can’t help but think this really helps Forest’s title charge 

mrkb

A 16 year old in goal for Arsenal tonight. Quite a step up from schoolboy football

TeleMaster

Goal of the year candidate there for West Ham. 

CHRISB50

mrkb said:

A 16 year old in goal for Arsenal tonight. Quite a step up from schoolboy football

I went last night. 

We played well. Good to see how much confidence some of the youngsters have. 

Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly both stood out. Shame MLS went off injured. 

TTony

TeleMaster said:

Goal of the year candidate there for West Ham. 

The 1st?

Or the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th??

guitars4you

Looks like better news for Everton at long last - Will be interesting to see how the £600 million debt is handled/paid with maybe some to be converted to share capital - Some converted to a long term deal and maybe some not even paid - But looks better stability for the Toffees 

Lestratcaster

CHRISB50 said:

mrkb said:

A 16 year old in goal for Arsenal tonight. Quite a step up from schoolboy football

I went last night. 

We played well. Good to see how much confidence some of the youngsters have. 

Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly both stood out. Shame MLS went off injured. 

Arteta must have seen something really special in the keeper to start him at just 16. From what I read he did well.

Nwaneri looks a really promising player, I like his playing style.

Placidcasual79

guitars4you said:

Looks like better news for Everton at long last - Will be interesting to see how the £600 million debt is handled/paid with maybe some to be converted to share capital - Some converted to a long term deal and maybe some not even paid - But looks better stability for the Toffees 

Yeah - a couple of lads at 5 a side are regulars at Goodison and they are cautiously optimistic...... 

Philly_Q

Placidcasual79 said:

guitars4you said:

Looks like better news for Everton at long last - Will be interesting to see how the £600 million debt is handled/paid with maybe some to be converted to share capital - Some converted to a long term deal and maybe some not even paid - But looks better stability for the Toffees 

Yeah - a couple of lads at 5 a side are regulars at Goodison and they are cautiously optimistic...... 

Of getting in the team...?  I guess anything would be an improvement.