Keefaz

Nope, basic mathematics. Ah, the old-fashioned approach. I should've guessed...

OH FUCK OFF! Everyone saying it now, but no one bloody thought about it when the goal went in.

Blimey. Have you borrowing Allardyce's ProZone? Well he doesn't need it anymore. Course he does. Calculate the efficiency of his missus in bed, distance covered nipping down the shops...

Blimey. Have you borrowing Allardyce's ProZone?

OK. Sense wins out, I suppose. Having said that, attackers have too much advantage in regards to offside anyway. Might be good to give the defenders a chance to upset the applecart. I'd like to see a FK where all the defending team sprint off the pitch!

that's different though, an attacker can not be involved, but a defender can be covering if he's right at the opposite touchline. Edit: yes, as Aphro put it. Thinking about this rule: it makes no fucking sense. "A player leaving the field of play because of his momentum during play, is not deemed to have left without the Referee's permission and can therefore re-enter without the Referee's permission. In this instance, although the defender is off the field of play, (and until he returns to the field of play), he should be deemed to be standing on the goal-line (in the field of play) when considering offside. The Assistant Referee should stand in line with the last opponent on the field of play (which in this case will probably be the defending goalkeeper). When deciding offside in this scenario, the two last defending opponents are the defender who has travelled off the field of play, and the defending player who is nearest to the goal line on the field of play (which in all probability will be the goalkeeper)." Why? That's insane.

The shirt colour is not part of their flag... Half right. Your answer isn't quite complete. Both colours arent on their flag but used to be. Nope, but you are right in looking to history. The Dutch flag used to have orange in it, I think. I don't think so, in the case of either country. Aye, might've made it up.

Was relatively happy about this until Parky give it the seal of approval.

Aye, Dave. As a football fan you should have an encyclopedic knowledge of the game. Your opinion is totally worthless after this latest blunder.

that's different though, an attacker can not be involved, but a defender can be covering if he's right at the opposite touchline. Edit: yes, as Aphro put it. I know that, you plank, I was just saying it's understandable how people could get confused.

The shirt colour is not part of their flag... Half right. Your answer isn't quite complete. Both colours arent on their flag but used to be. Nope, but you are right in looking to history. The Dutch flag used to have orange in it, I think.

lol.. miles off... I can't believe it... but i think I really like Ruud.. the type of no nonsense striker that is missing in the game. Can't believe you quoted Lanky. In a football thread, I mean.

You'd have thought they'd have some boffin who could check on the FIFA website, like.

I can see why folk are confused: how many times have we seen an attacker stay deliberately off the pitch in order to avoid being offside? I suppose that is an 'interfering with play' issue.

Really enjoyed that. Some great performances. I thought Pirlo was terrific, tbh.

Absolute breath of fresh air this match.

Predicted 2-1 to France, an all. Some fucking chance. Alright, I'm never going to mention it again.

This. What the fuck were France playing at having both Makelele and Toulalalalan in the middle? If they had someone breaking from midfield, or even someone prepared to dribble at defenders. Fuck it, I'm going to forget this match ever happened. Rubbish.

Looked like Shola in the little time he had on the pitch.

Malouda: fucking rubbish. Kudos to Romania, btw, didn't look fazed at all.

Your postie's probably nicked it.

Why? The 3 year paymemt plan seems a good deal to me. Of all the season ticket holders who will be renewing, what percentage do you think will be able to afford a £1300+ one-off payment? Can't see many doing it myself. Oh, I see. Still, nice to give the rahs the option.

Sadly, I think in real life the chairman would just tell him to fuck off. Worth a shot, though.

The fact is some of those players will probably stay: Duff, Smith, Cacapa, Shola. Plus don't forget the likes of Zamblera, Lua Lua etc. who might make a contribution next season.

Why? The 3 year paymemt plan seems a good deal to me.