Village Idiot

Haven't watched women's football in a long time, and I saw the game yesterday expecting it to have come on a fair bit. Was right behind it/hoping for the best until the action started. It was far worse than I remembered it. Struggle to see any significant commercial investment ever getting behind it. I think people underrate the physical demands of football. It's one thing being technically and tactically competent, and another being technically and tactically competent during 90 minutes covering a pitch so big as a football one. I watched a fair bit of women futsal, for example (I love futsal); and it's a much better show than regular women football. I think the pitch size has a lot to do with that.

Alexia Putellas - not the Alex Morgan type sexy, but there's something about her I really like. She scored a wonder goal a couple years ago that made the headlines. She's cute, but with a very unfortunate surname for a Spanish woman. Thought about that myself. Is it a word with a meaning though, or just resembling one? It resembles our word for "little whore" (putilla). You don't want to be a woman and go to school with a surname like that.

Alexia Putellas - not the Alex Morgan type sexy, but there's something about her I really like. She scored a wonder goal a couple years ago that made the headlines. She's cute, but with a very unfortunate surname for a Spanish woman.

I disagree, ultimately each club employs a manager and supposedly trusts their opinion and knowledge of football, so back that trust by letting him have the final say on the players he will be working with day in day out. If you don't trust the managers opinions on football to that extent why the f*** are you employing him then. That's silly. Clubs trust their manager's opinion, and that's why a properly run club will have a manager's input on what are his perceived needs for the squad. But a specialised Football Director will have more time and knowledge to go and comb the market, and then come back with a list of players which the manager will again get to comment on. And no responsible DoF will ever sign a player that a manager doesn't want, it never works. That's how it works in Europe, and it's not like European clubs suck compared to English ones. Also, separating player recruitment from the figure of the manager allows the club to have a stability in footballing philosophy. Look at us, we have had several managers in the past 10 years, and all have put its stamp on the team, but the overall approach to how we play has been essentially the same.

No conference? Was looking forward to listening to what McClaren has to say. I guess he'll release some statement at least.

Aye, he's the proper example of a hard-working wideman. http://www.themag.co.uk/assets/Yoan_Gouffran_Newcastle_United_NUFC_600_05.jpg I was going to add "as opposed to Gouffran" The fact you work hard for the team doesn't necessarily mean you aren't productive near the goal.

Aye, he's the proper example of a hard-working wideman.

Our last two presidents (elected as part of the current board) have been indicted for tax fraud, for which the club is liable to pay €30m. Then there's also the transfer ban, which occurred under their stewardship. Also sponsored by f***ing Qatar. It's not all about trophies, under their stewardship the club's name has been dragged through the mud.

These past few posts are the main reason I want Austin to sign for NUFC tbf. All the WWE puns and gifs on here would easily be worth the 15m imho.

Yeah, football contracts are guaranteed over here too. I don't get how it came to this, since it means people can just scratch their balls on the back of a multi-year multi-million contract that has to be paid in full no matter what. I wish I had that in my job too.

It would be a stunning development.

So detestable

Still can't wrap my head around Carver et al being awarded 8 year contracts back in the time, with no escape clauses.

Just noticed that Spain is playing in this, our first time ever in a WC. We drew against Costa Rica yesterday.

After tying up contract extensions yesterday, our board has quit today as a prerequisite for the election to take place. The exact date will probably be announced this evening. Sadly, after the season we've had, the useless fuckers will be re-elected.

To your mob perhaps, or might he be Reals marquee this year? In fact will they do a marquee this year? I don't think he will go to either. Real Madrid will do marquee, worry not. My bet is one of Verratti, Agüero or Pogba. Maybe even several. There's always DeGea of course for them. Chelsea for Griezzman then maybe, Citeh at a push. Yeah, he's linked with Chelsea, as per usual.

To your mob perhaps, or might he be Reals marquee this year? In fact will they do a marquee this year? I don't think he will go to either. Real Madrid will do marquee, worry not. My bet is one of Verratti, Agüero or Pogba. Maybe even several.

Vietto and Griezmann occupy the same areas in the pitch. I suspect the Frenchman might be off.

Yup. This is my understanding. He was laughed at as England manager and Indon't think anyone takes the Dutch title seriously. He's coming in with a chip on his shoulder. He's got a point to prove. Well, I do. You don't need to rate the remainder of his career, but that was an outstanding achievement for a team like Twente.

Is Woodman jr. really any good? Honest question.

I like Ayew a lot too. Glad to see him in a league I can follow easily.

Perfect week so far

Oh look at me, I rest my drinks on articles about how great we are. No need to cherish the moment, it's just another Tuesday round my way. I knew you would bite

More celebration at chez Idiot http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/09/b2c5980be5d828db137d73f147f8de4a.jpg