Optimistic Nut Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Are there any Sports Directs in Oz yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Are there any Sports Directs in Oz yet? Just launched over there this summer haven't they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Would tie in then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 http://www.espnfc.com/blog/espn-fc-united-blog/68/post/1996459/everton-manager-roberto-martinez-on-the-premier-leagueeuropa-league-and-the-secrets-to-his-success What I would give to have a manager like Martinez at the helm here. Great piece as well. Everton have got it good at the moment. Martinez is the type of football person that renews my faith in the sport. There's so much cynicism and ulterior motives in football these days, especially in this country. Martinez wants the glory and he wants to achieve it in the right way. Jealous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Freddie Shepherd has nominated Mike Ashley to do the ice bucket challenge thing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Nice touch and of some interest to the older fans on here perhaps... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2731011/Barry-Davies-returning-Match-Day-commentary-box-one-special-help-mark-iconic-BBC-s-50th-anniversary.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Nice touch and of some interest to the older fans on here perhaps... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2731011/Barry-Davies-returning-Match-Day-commentary-box-one-special-help-mark-iconic-BBC-s-50th-anniversary.html Isn't he only providing commentary for the winning goal of the 1999 FA Cup semi final replay between Arsenal and Manchester United? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Ryan Taylor nominated The King for that ice water thingy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Ryan Taylor nominated The King for that ice water thingy. Not surprised pardle is always giving him a rim job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Ryan Taylor nominated The King for that ice water thingy. Bet he asked him to. Sad desperado that he is. Wants to be one of the cool kids. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Or one of the cold kids Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Or one of the cold kids Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Alex McLeish named new manager of KRC Genk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Ryan Taylor nominated The King for that ice water thingy. Bet he asked him to. Sad desperado that he is. Wants to be one of the cool kids. Could totally see that happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerof69 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/dundalk-fined-18k-uefa-displaying-palestinian-flag-131749035.html DUNDALK HAVE BEEN hit with a significant fine by UEFA for the displaying of a Palestine flag during a recent Europa League match. The Lilywhites played Croatian club Hajduk Split in a two-legged second round qualifier last month — losing out 3-2 on aggregate. In a statement released this afternoon, the club confirmed this afternoon that the European football governing body has charged the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division leaders with a €18,000 fine. “Dundalk FC can confirm that the club has been charged by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Committee,” the statement reads. “These charges relate to Article 16 (2) of the Disciplinary Rules (relating to flags that have been deemed by UEFA to be inappropriate) and Article 45 UEFA Stadium Infrastructure (relating to the prohibition of standing supporters). The total fine is €18,000 for these charges. “Dundalk FC have requested further information from UEFA on these charges before beginning any appeals process. “Dundalk FC will be making no further comment on this issue until it is fully resolved.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Stay classy, UEFA. Alex McLeish named new manager of KRC Genk. Bet he doesn't make it through a year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapo Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/dundalk-fined-18k-uefa-displaying-palestinian-flag-131749035.html DUNDALK HAVE BEEN hit with a significant fine by UEFA for the displaying of a Palestine flag during a recent Europa League match. The Lilywhites played Croatian club Hajduk Split in a two-legged second round qualifier last month — losing out 3-2 on aggregate. In a statement released this afternoon, the club confirmed this afternoon that the European football governing body has charged the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division leaders with a €18,000 fine. “Dundalk FC can confirm that the club has been charged by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Committee,” the statement reads. “These charges relate to Article 16 (2) of the Disciplinary Rules (relating to flags that have been deemed by UEFA to be inappropriate) and Article 45 UEFA Stadium Infrastructure (relating to the prohibition of standing supporters). The total fine is €18,000 for these charges. “Dundalk FC have requested further information from UEFA on these charges before beginning any appeals process. “Dundalk FC will be making no further comment on this issue until it is fully resolved.” I was gonna post that earlier, that's my hometown club Fining a club for flying the flag of a FIFA nation, it's ridiculous, that fine is massive to a club like Dundalk who get attendances of about 2k a week and who only break even on league prize money if they finish in the top 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/dundalk-fined-18k-uefa-displaying-palestinian-flag-131749035.html DUNDALK HAVE BEEN hit with a significant fine by UEFA for the displaying of a Palestine flag during a recent Europa League match. The Lilywhites played Croatian club Hajduk Split in a two-legged second round qualifier last month — losing out 3-2 on aggregate. In a statement released this afternoon, the club confirmed this afternoon that the European football governing body has charged the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division leaders with a €18,000 fine. “Dundalk FC can confirm that the club has been charged by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Committee,” the statement reads. “These charges relate to Article 16 (2) of the Disciplinary Rules (relating to flags that have been deemed by UEFA to be inappropriate) and Article 45 UEFA Stadium Infrastructure (relating to the prohibition of standing supporters). The total fine is €18,000 for these charges. “Dundalk FC have requested further information from UEFA on these charges before beginning any appeals process. “Dundalk FC will be making no further comment on this issue until it is fully resolved.” I was gonna post that earlier, that's my hometown club Fining a club for flying the flag of a FIFA nation, it's ridiculous, that fine is massive to a club like Dundalk who get attendances of about 2k a week and who only break even on league prize money if they finish in the top 2. huge amount of money for them, iirc the winners last year only got 100k. And if they had any player worth selling to get the money for the fine he'd already be sold so thats that avenue closed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerof69 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Fines need to be made in accordance to club revenue, it's equally annoying when big clubs are made to pay a similar fee, and barely even scratches their budget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 So what if an Israeli flag is displayed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapo Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 As far as I know it comes out of the prize money they're owed by UEFA for playing in 2 Europa League qualifier rounds. My mate was at the game, the flag was being displayed during the pre game warmup and an UEFA official instructed that it was to be taken down before KO, the Dundalk fans refused and eventually the Chairmen came over saying that kick off would be delayed until it was taken down. It was taken down and about 5mins into the game it was raised again. Stupid from the fans as they knew there'd likely be a fine but it's a dangerous precedent being set by UEFA too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapo Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 So what if an Israeli flag is displayed? I'm open to correction on this but I believe Israeli flags are regularly featured at Ajax games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 As far as I know it comes out of the prize money they're owed by UEFA for playing in 2 Europa League qualifier rounds. My mate was at the game, the flag was being displayed during the pre game warmup and an UEFA official instructed that it was to be taken down before KO, the Dundalk fans refused and eventually the Chairmen came over saying that kick off would be delayed until it was taken down. It was taken down and about 5mins into the game it was raised again. Stupid from the fans as they knew there'd likely be a fine but it's a dangerous precedent being set by UEFA too. its really opening a can of worms for themselves, other charge is just plain silly too, theres only one all seater stadium for the league of ireland clubs to begin with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 So what if an Israeli flag is displayed? take it to its logical extreme, are flags now banned full stop? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Cameroon player Albert Ebosse dead after hit by object thrown from the stands in match in Algeria. http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2014/8/23/6061297/albert-ebosse-dies-algeria-ligue-professionnelle-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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