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Apparently van Marwijk has dropped De Jong for Holland's upcoming qualifiers as a direct results of this incident. He think that there is "a problem with the way Nigel needlessly looks to push the limit. I am going to speak to him." "The funny thing is that the referee did not even show a yellow card for it. Apparently, there are other standards." At least someone can admit that the boy is a danger on the pitch. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11679_6426460,00.html

It's even more ridiculous when you think that it is a 23 year old who can barely crack the national team squad. Maybe it is because he came to prominence at Clairefontaine at such a young age.

Michael Essien, Mikel Obi, Mascherano, Sergio Busquets, Cambiasso, Alou Diarra, Lassana Diarra, Mahamadou Diarra, This is a (very small) list of players that often do the same job on the pitch without breaking people's legs. He's an overly reckless player, and I genuinely do not understand why he is not punished for this.

I browse to OM forums a few times a week (it's unreadable in French or English. Messy place) and the attachment some fans have to HBA is frankly disturbing. They actually physically and emotionally love him. Marseille had a massive match at the weekend, and the biggest topic of discussion is hatred for a random player on Man City.

I don't think he's taller than me, anyway. His personality has always angered me. Especially during all those years at Lyon. That photo just reinforces everything.

Nolan is significantly taller than I expected. Tiote is an odd looking character. Quite depressing to see HBA giving off his typical smile and knowing there's a good chance he'll not play for NUFC again in any meaningful way.. I hate Carew, honestly. Something about him I've always disliked.

They are corrupt. Everyone is corrupt. Everything is corrupt. The bigger problem is incompetence, but do not think that England is free of the issues that plague the rest of the world.

Arsenal are the same as always. A group of talented young players (and a few very nice older/in their prime players who will be injured 80 percent of the season) that will win nothing. Man U have a team consisting of many average players. Their best player and talisman is injured mentally and physically. Man City will finish second imo, and this is not even taking account what they probably will buy in January.

City are the second best team in England.

Great athlete. Gets caught in possession too much and makes some atrocious passing decisions. It's the kind of thing that could be fixed, though. What on earth are you talking about? I'm guessing you didn't watch the match today? Since he has joined I can't think of any atrocious passing decisions and he has maybe been caught in possession once or twice at most? Did he destroy you in a past life Baba? You make one comment and everyone jumps one you. I like him. He's a strong player that will battle for us in the centre, whihc is something we haven't had since Parker left. I am simply stating where he can improve. Against Stoke he played around with the ball in our end too and lost it a few times. Today, I distinctly remember him bursting forward into a good position and passing the ball off into nothingness. In his position, I'd much rather he just kept the team in possession then take too many risks. I like the arrogance and confidence he displays, though.

It's definitely Attwell. The others don't gift goals to teams for no particular reason.

Song bottled it. It is difficult because it is a natural body reaction. When hard objects fly at us with rapid rates of speed, we tend to flinch. It is like training yourself to hold onto a burning stove. Nearly impossible.

Chelsea are brilliant. Like a mixture of Barcelona and Stoke.

Who the hell is Jay Emmanuel Thomas?

West Brom look quite good. They play decent football. Can't believe they've gotten Osaze. Top signing. Mulumbu has looked very good as well.

Quite annoying that Liverpool are doing so poorly, as there's little chance that they'll actually be in the relegation battle. They have too much actual talent for that. Everton might actually be in a bit of trouble with an injury or two, but it's unlikely they'll finish down there either. It's worrying as someone has to be relegated.

It's absolute blatant!! This is absolutely ridiculous. Horrible day.

Of Course. Safe to assume the player who tried to end HBA's career is still on the pitch as well.

Great athlete. Gets caught in possession too much and makes some atrocious passing decisions. It's the kind of thing that could be fixed, though.

Welcome to the Premeirship!! A promising player cut down because somebody wanted to "get stuck in". Happens too much. I don't know when, but physical play(which I actually quite enjoy) has been replaced by dirty play.

Yes, Newcastle is the team lucky to have 11 players. Commentator is mad.

Boateng throws Jonas by the shoulder, and the commentator gives us a lecture about diving.

If we keep this high line, Campbell will die.

It looked better in slow motion at least. Tiote showing his weakness today. Some atrocious passes. Giving away possession.

Jonas all on his own. Football is absolutely mad.I just don't even know anymore.