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Brilliant. I wasn't aware they had female referee in the 2.Bundesliga. The ref didn't seem too displeased, though. The Bolivian president is shameful. It's that lack of professionalism that typifies us.

Calderwood is a coward. You protect your players at all costs. This is a "small boy" mentality. We are just as important as everyone else in this league. We ought to act accordingly.

I love physicality in this game, but De Jong is dirty. There is a stark difference. People cry for the physicality of the old days, but the kind of violence that involves breaking legs and puncturing lungs has been outlawed since the early part of the twentieth century. Nigel would have fit perfectly in the era when players were having their bowels perforated on a regular basis. It is alright if these things happen on an occasional basis, but you cannot deny the pattern forming around this young man.

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. Essien was prone to a few leg breakers when he first signed for Chelsea, seems to have wiped that out of his game now though. Essien and Obi are both strong, physical players, but neither of them are dirty like De Jong. Essien is very throws his body around a lot, but rarely seriously injures players. Obi is often very cynical and can be nasty, but I cannot think of him doing this kind of damage to others on the pitch. Compare the career incidents of these players to what Nigel has done in the past six months. All the players I listed are physical, energetic player, by virtue of their position. I hope Tiote can develop the same way. However, it is only De Jong that is committing malicious attacks.

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.