Football : Season 08/09 - Page 18

Russ · 29-09-2008, 18:41

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...rs/7642252.stm

Fair dues to the guy, it takes a big man to do that.

punky · 29-09-2008, 19:34

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Styles will not be punished with a suspension and will be in charge when Tottenham host Hull at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

That's all we bloody need given how the descisions have gone against us this season.

Shadow Demon UK · 30-09-2008, 11:10

Why on earth is he not being dropped like Halsey was for (rightfully imo) sending off John Terry, when Styles has made a much bigger, costlier mistake that cannot be reversed? The FA certainly have their favourites don't they.

iadom · 30-09-2008, 11:24

Whats the difference between a triangle and Spurs, a triangle has three points.

punky · 30-09-2008, 12:50

You could at least come up with something more original like this:

TheDaddy · 30-09-2008, 14:42

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Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK

Why on earth is he not being dropped like Halsey was for (rightfully imo) sending off John Terry, when Styles has made a much bigger, costlier mistake that cannot be reversed? The FA certainly have their favourites don't they.

Mistake? It was no accident, he got conned by a cheat and yes the FA do have their favourites otherwise it'd have been stamped out long ago

Shadow Demon UK · 30-09-2008, 15:21

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy

Mistake? It was no accident, he got conned by a cheat and yes the FA do have their favourites otherwise it'd have been stamped out long ago

Conned by a cheat? Did you actually see the incident? I know you hate all things United but surely you can see there was no way he dived or went down looking for a penalty, he didn't appeal for a penalty, no other players appealed for a penalty, how on earth did he try and con the referee? He quite clearly got caught by the Bolton player after he got the ball.

TheDaddy · 30-09-2008, 15:46

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Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK

Conned by a cheat? Did you actually see the incident? I know you hate all things United but surely you can see there was no way he dived or went down looking for a penalty, he didn't appeal for a penalty, no other players appealed for a penalty, how on earth did he try and con the referee? He quite clearly got caught by the Bolton player after he got the ball.

Oh was I a little harsh on him this time, thing is though when you have as much previous as him, he doesn't deserve the benefit of the doubt

Russ · 30-09-2008, 15:55

Do you treat Drogba and co with the same contempt?

TheDaddy · 30-09-2008, 15:59

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Do you treat Drogba and co with the same contempt?

Yes I do, sooner some sort of retrospective punishment system brought in the better imo, we don't pay through the nose to watch these cheats rolling about on the floor or 'falling' over peoples legs

**Damien** · 30-09-2008, 16:46

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ed/7644211.stm

Mike Ashley has reduced the asking price for Newcastle United. I honestly think his entire story has been a shambles from all involved although I have sympathy for Ashley. Newcastle deserve to go down at this rate.

The "fans" were a joke, protesting that Kevin Keegan left presumably because he was unable to get the players he wanted and the fans want to do a Chelsea/Man City and go onto the transfer market with a blank cheque and buy themselves success. This is becoming increasingly common and it's a unrealistic wish! They were in debt and securing the future of the club was important. Ashley was right to prioritise security and future development over immediate and extravagant spending, if the fans cannot understand that and wish to force out anyone unwilling to do so then they will go down and it's nothing more than they deserve.

Saaf_laandon_mo · 30-09-2008, 17:10

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy

Yes I do, sooner some sort of retrospective punishment system brought in the better imo, we don't pay through the nose to watch these cheats rolling about on the floor or 'falling' over peoples legs

I think Russ thinks we only want Ronaldo punished.

As well as a retrospective system like yours I'd love to see the following...

To reduce pressure on the ref I think there should be a third ref watching the screen/video evidence. The referee has already stopped play by blowing the whistle. The attacker has lost his advantage at this stage as the 'fouled' player is rolling on the floor holding his knee. The referee on the pitch can confer with the referee watching the video and within a few minutes you get a decision. It's either a penalty or a yellow card if the guy dived to try and con the ref.

I get embarrased when I see Drogba roll around on the floor after being tapped on his shoulder. It shouldn't happen. A cheat is a cheat irregardless of the shirt you're wearing in my opinion.

**Damien** · 30-09-2008, 17:20

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To reduce pressure on the ref I think there should be a third ref watching the screen/video evidence. The referee has already stopped play by blowing the whistle. The attacker has lost his advantage at this stage as the 'fouled' player is rolling on the floor holding his knee. The referee on the pitch can confer with the referee watching the video and within a few minutes you get a decision. It's either a penalty or a yellow card if the guy dived to try and con the ref.

I don't get why they don't do this, the technology has been there for years and it would hardly slow the game down at all. They could limit use to situations were the decision is important such as penalties and free-kicks in dangerous situations

pedantic · 30-09-2008, 17:41

Cahill fails in red card appeal

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Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has lost his appeal for wrongful dismissal over the red card he was shown in Saturday's 2-0 defeat by Liverpool.

Why am I not surprised.

TheDaddy · 01-10-2008, 03:03

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Originally Posted by Damien

I don't get why they don't do this, the technology has been there for years and it would hardly slow the game down at all. They could limit use to situations were the decision is important such as penalties and free-kicks in dangerous situations

It's because it can't be used at every match, they'd say if the Stockport and Oldhams of this world cant benefit from it the no one should and with a league system they are probably right, unless of course the aim is to make the Prem even more elitist