The Football Thread.

thecolourbox

It's really outrageous isn't it, like what on earth was he expecting to get out of what he said? a few likes and lols? People really do astound me

joneve

thecolourbox said:

It's really outrageous isn't it, like what on earth was he expecting to get out of what he said? a few likes and lols? People really do astound me

Even more bizarrely, there are people arguing the fact he’s been called out and had his life ruined. 

Why on earth can’t people understand that actions have consequences and posting abhorrent stuff like that on social media doesn’t make you immune to them.

guitars4you

I could never admit to feeling sorry for Man U but Bruno's red card ban has been avoided, following a successful appeal - But of course the damage has already been done on the pitch - However the 'can't be arsed' attitude was already in place be it with 10 or 11 men - I didn't think it was red at the time and to be fair wasn't even sure it was yellow

guitars4you

thecolourbox said:

It's really outrageous isn't it, like what on earth was he expecting to get out of what he said? a few likes and lols? People really do astound me

I heard on our LUFC forum he was 55 as well, so not a young knob head 

guitars4you

Hoping to see a good game tonight - Villa v Munich 

munckee

More importantly time for Portsmouth to hopefully get a win. 

thecolourbox

guitars4you said:

thecolourbox said:

It's really outrageous isn't it, like what on earth was he expecting to get out of what he said? a few likes and lols? People really do astound me

I heard on our LUFC forum he was 55 as well, so not a young knob head 

Yeah he was old enough to engage his brain for sure, really bizarre behaviour. 

At our match last night the linesman collapsed after about 5 minutes, thankfully he is ok as far as i know but could do without any more medical incidents at our matches

Lestratcaster

Good and important win vs PSG last night. Assured performance and we controlled the game really well. Now to transfer that to away games. PSG were poor though, thought they'd give us a tougher test to be honest.

We're not doing too badly without Odegaard (we still miss him though).

guitars4you

Lestratcaster said:

Good and important win vs PSG last night. Assured performance and we controlled the game really well. Now to transfer that to away games. PSG were poor though, thought they'd give us a tougher test to be honest.

We're not doing too badly without Odegaard (we still miss him though).

Didn’t see any of your game - LUFC  v Norwich to watch- But chatting to a mate who is a big fan said the same 

I thought they were careless v Leicester to lose a 2 goal lead- But showed plenty of character and togetherness to come back and rescue the points - Both are key assets for a good side and maybe lacking in the past 

Lestratcaster

guitars4you said:

Lestratcaster said:

Good and important win vs PSG last night. Assured performance and we controlled the game really well. Now to transfer that to away games. PSG were poor though, thought they'd give us a tougher test to be honest.

We're not doing too badly without Odegaard (we still miss him though).

Didn’t see any of your game - LUFC  v Norwich to watch- But chatting to a mate who is a big fan said the same 

I thought they were careless v Leicester to lose a 2 goal lead- But showed plenty of character and togetherness to come back and rescue the points - Both are key assets for a good side and maybe lacking in the past 

Game management is something I can see we've improved on (minus Leicester of course). Good to see Merino make his debut though didn't see much of him and he looked a bit off the pace but will adjust in time. Partey was great, when fully fit and firing he just has to play. CL games are a different pace so it suits him and he dominated that midfield last night. For the faster Premier League games he can struggle a bit and get over run if he hasn't got Rice alongside him.

guitars4you

wow - what a night for Villa - Duran with a corker (his dad was a good boxer) and a great reflex save near the end by Martinez

As for Kane - is he really scoring goals in Germany or is it just propaganda - He was crap last night - About as effective as a Scarborough donkey in the Grand National - Apart from nearly scoring from an off side position he did nothing - Munich played with 10 men all night 

An Will certainly looked like he was enjoying the game

thecolourbox

Despite my blue and white allegiances i was genuinely happy for the Vile last night, what a brilliant atmosphere it must have been and even better to get the result they did as well. I think they have some less intimidating opponents coming up so hopefully they've not spent themselves too early and can continue doing well in the tournament. 

I just hope they don't continue to talk about this one result for 40 odd years like they did the last time they beat them! (it's a very little known fact that they won the European cup in 1982 you know, they so rarely mention it that people often forget )

munckee

munckee said:

More importantly time for Portsmouth to hopefully get a win. 

Well that didn’t quite go as planned.  

guitars4you

2 nil up, yet don’t win
Bruno again goes for an early shower
1 win in 10 in Europe for TH
He is not making it easy for himself is he

matt_sefton

If anyone is into well presented stats (not that I am) this article on Ten Hag is quite the eye opener!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cdx9rgqnwexo

TTony

guitars4you said:

2 nil up, yet don’t win
Bruno again goes for an early shower
1 win in 10 in Europe for TH
He is not making it easy for himself is he

I hear David Moyes has been seen looking at rental properties in the Manchester area ...

guitars4you

2-1 up
home n dry
seconds to go and a junior school boy goalkeeping error 
gifted them a point 
As bad an error as they come 

blobb

That was some howler. The replay doesn't really show how it happened, he was prone and ready to pick it up when somehow it dinked right around him. It didn't go through his legs like he got the speed of it wrong and it slipped past flailing gloves. He just watched it go right on by.

Highlights for those that haven't seen it. Last kick of the game. ...

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13228076/sunderland-2-2-leeds-championship-highlights

guitars4you

blobb said:

That was some howler. The replay doesn't really show how it happened, he was prone and ready to pick it up when somehow it dinked right around him. It didn't go through his legs like he got the speed of it wrong and it slipped past flailing gloves. He just watched it go right on by.

Highlights for those that haven't seen it. Last kick of the game. ...

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13228076/sunderland-2-2-leeds-championship-highlights

I've seen a still frame shot and it does appear to have hit a 'divot' and then somehow wobbled past him - It didn't go through his legs - Shane Warne spin 

mrkb

blobb said:

That was some howler. The replay doesn't really show how it happened, he was prone and ready to pick it up when somehow it dinked right around him. It didn't go through his legs like he got the speed of it wrong and it slipped past flailing gloves. He just watched it go right on by.

Highlights for those that haven't seen it. Last kick of the game. ...

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/13228076/sunderland-2-2-leeds-championship-highlights

Wow - probably drank too much of that disgusting “energy” drink that they’re sponsored by- caffeinated to the hilt.