George Bailey Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Ah, the old diving debate. At which that cheating cunt Robben is a master. Was nailed on he was going to be looking for it, naive of Marquez certainly, but for me Robben is the epitome of the ultimate cheating, winging, diving twat. He had been looking for the opportunity for large parts of the secomd half. Gifted and talented as he is (not to the ludicrous notions of 3rd best in the world ) Mexico retreated far too much and invited the pressure. Now the arrogant fuckers will march into the semis quite easily I would imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I thought it was a foul and a penalty but Robben did cheat and should have been booked. Being fouled does not earn you the licence to be a cheat. Don't think I've ever read a post that makes less sense than this. "Robben was fouled and it was a clear penalty, the cheating bastard!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 If you give a touch like that as a foul then every challenge will be a foul. If you touch a player before you win the ball, say as in a sliding tackle. It's ridiculous that's even thought of as a penalty. It's nothing that's been turned into a penalty by a cheat because of a tiny touch in a contact sport. A blatant cheat who's done it repeatedly and FIFA/UEFA have let cunts like him multiply because they're scared to act. I fucking hate modern football and the win at all cost cheating cunts that infest it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 If you give a touch like that as a foul then every challenge will be a foul. If you touch a player before you win the ball, say as in a sliding tackle. It's ridiculous that's even thought of as a penalty. It's nothing that's been turned into a penalty by a cheat because of a tiny touch in a contact sport. A blatant cheat who's done it repeatedly and FIFA/UEFA have let c***s like him multiply because they're scared to act. I f***ing hate modern football and the win at all cost cheating c***s that infest it. Gonna get to the point of there being no tackles. The 'high foot' thing does my head in as well (pardon the pun). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Robben has apologised for diving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Unless there is nothing to possibly stop you going over due to the contact it is a dive. I don't blame Robben, he's doing what anyone would do in that position. I wonder what Unbelievables opinion is, the man who condemned Suarez handball at the World Cup. Going by his arguments back then, there's no way he's happy here. I'm not particularly happy no. Actually, there is a nice parallel between this incident and our tournament in general so far; both are effective and "acceptable" within the rules, but both do not really command respect or set the pulse racing. Still I think we've been on the receiving end of two questionable penalties already this tournament, and nobody could have complained if Robben got a penalty in the first half. So in that sense I don't think the pen was unjustified, especially as Marquez did foul him. Robben is a brilliant player, but I don't like that side of him, same as I suspect you don't like it on Neymar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Huntelaar had seven touches when he came on, 1 assist, 1 goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Greece XI: Karnezis; Manolas, Torosidis, Maniatis, Sokratis; Karagounis, Torosidis, Lazaros, Cholevas; Salpingidis, Samaras Costa Rica XI: Navas; Gonzalez, Duarte, Gamboa, Umaña, Diaz; Borges, Bolanos, Tejeda; Ruiz; Campbel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Huntelaar's flying kick was awesome. Pen wasn't bad either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 If you give a touch like that as a foul then every challenge will be a foul. If you touch a player before you win the ball, say as in a sliding tackle. It's ridiculous that's even thought of as a penalty. It's nothing that's been turned into a penalty by a cheat because of a tiny touch in a contact sport. A blatant cheat who's done it repeatedly and FIFA/UEFA have let c***s like him multiply because they're scared to act. I f***ing hate modern football and the win at all cost cheating c***s that infest it. Gonna get to the point of there being no tackles. The 'high foot' thing does my head in as well (pardon the pun). Honestly reffing the young uns has become a nightmare as they're all diving around like little cunts. Honestly i want to volley them in the head every time they do it. Foot up one is tricky, i give it if all 6 studs are showing and there's contact and no advantage etc, funnily enough i find that one fairly easy and straight forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Unless there is nothing to possibly stop you going over due to the contact it is a dive. I don't blame Robben, he's doing what anyone would do in that position. I wonder what Unbelievables opinion is, the man who condemned Suarez handball at the World Cup. Going by his arguments back then, there's no way he's happy here. I'm not particularly happy no. Actually, there is a nice parallel between this incident and our tournament in general so far; both are effective and "acceptable" within the rules, but both do not really command respect or set the pulse racing. Still I think we've been on the receiving end of two questionable penalties already this tournament, and nobody could have complained if Robben got a penalty in the first half. So in that sense I don't think the pen was unjustified, especially as Marquez did foul him. Robben is a brilliant player, but I don't like that side of him, same as I suspect you don't like it on Neymar. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Greece XI: Karnezis; Manolas, Torosidis, Maniatis, Sokratis; Karagounis, Torosidis, Lazaros, Cholevas; Salpingidis, Samaras Costa Rica XI: Navas; Gonzalez, Duarte, Gamboa, Umaña, Diaz; Borges, Bolanos, Tejeda; Ruiz; Campbel Two Torisidises, interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Greece XI: Karnezis; Manolas, Torosidis, Maniatis, Sokratis; Karagounis, Torosidis, Lazaros, Cholevas; Salpingidis, Samaras Costa Rica XI: Navas; Gonzalez, Duarte, Gamboa, Umaña, Diaz; Borges, Bolanos, Tejeda; Ruiz; Campbel Two Torisidises, interesting. Bloody Twitter Teamltalk fools... http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02958/costa-teams_2958628a.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 They've got Maniatis at CB and Cholevas in midfield as well. 2/10 wnb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Really liked Gamboa and Gonzalez of Costa Rica, wonder if they'll take a step up over the summer. Likewise you'd think Tejeda will have a suitor outside of the assume, weak as piss, CRC league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Robben has apologised for diving. In a different incident, the one on the edge of the penalty area btw, on Dutch telly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I thought it was a foul and a penalty but Robben did cheat and should have been booked. Being fouled does not earn you the licence to be a cheat. Don't think I've ever read a post that makes less sense than this. "Robben was fouled and it was a clear penalty, the cheating b******!" He was fouled but the theatrical as fuck dive was completely unnecessary. How does this not make sense? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Unless there is nothing to possibly stop you going over due to the contact it is a dive. I don't blame Robben, he's doing what anyone would do in that position. I wonder what Unbelievables opinion is, the man who condemned Suarez handball at the World Cup. Going by his arguments back then, there's no way he's happy here. I'm not particularly happy no. Actually, there is a nice parallel between this incident and our tournament in general so far; both are effective and "acceptable" within the rules, but both do not really command respect or set the pulse racing. Still I think we've been on the receiving end of two questionable penalties already this tournament, and nobody could have complained if Robben got a penalty in the first half. So in that sense I don't think the pen was unjustified, especially as Marquez did foul him. Robben is a brilliant player, but I don't like that side of him, same as I suspect you don't like it on Neymar. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Rumours doing the rounds that Hernandez has handed in a transfer request at Man United. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I note triggs has shifted the goal posts of his argument from Robben earned the penalty to diving is alright under some circumstances actually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Rumours doing the rounds that Hernandez has handed in a transfer request at Man United. would love him here You hate him that much? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Can't play left back, 1/10 wnb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Rumours doing the rounds that Hernandez has handed in a transfer request at Man United. would love him here He'd hardly score a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 He'd cost a significant sum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Rumours doing the rounds that Hernandez has handed in a transfer request at Man United. would love him here He'd hardly score a goal. Fit right in then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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