BlueStar Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 20 minutes ago, Caleb70 said: What the heck are Qatar going to use those stadiums for after the WC? Can't fill them during the biggest sporting event in the World. One is having its capacity halved and the rest of it turned into a hotel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Man Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 25 minutes ago, Caleb70 said: What the heck are Qatar going to use those stadiums for after the WC? Can't fill them during the biggest sporting event in the World. One made out of shipping containers is going to be shipped out to Uruguay and reassembled if they get the joint bid for 2030 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, BlueStar said: One is having its capacity halved and the rest of it turned into a hotel Most of them are. All except the one that existed before are being halved in capacity, with the shipping container one dismantled completely. Then they're being converted into more mixed use facilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 11 hours ago, Wullie said: It's amazing during a World Cup just how quickly I condition myself to there being football on at all times. Half 12 and I'm sat here with my subconscious going "Why is there no match on now, this is RIDICULOUS" Hate the hour between games, I'm enjoying the extended added time as it means there's less time to wait for the next game. I took a weeks holiday off and the Monday after seeing the KO times and how condensed the first 8 days were. Watched Monday’s in various pubs in town. Loved all the stoppage time in the first game as was almost ready for next match by the time we’d change venue. Best lead up to Xmas ever as usually it gets me a bit down and I don’t enjoy the dark nights either. Sat on my sofa for all 4 games today. Next three games will do well to top the first one mind 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Im a fan of this extra added on time, or at least the correct amount of added on time. Players go down, teams make substitutions and generally slow things down to interrupt the flow of the game as much as wasting time. They know that previously, it wont all be added on and breaking up the game causes the chasing side to lose momentum. Not worth it though if its going to result in an extra 8 minutes added on. Should, in theory reduce gamesmanship. Not idea for Newcastle if its brought in to the PL mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Should just stop and start the clock for stoppages of play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Tomato Deuce said: Should just stop and start the clock for stoppages of play. This will happen within the next few years you'd have thought, with 30 minute halves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, 54 said: This will happen within the next few years you'd have thought, with 30 minute halves. Why would they shorten the match? Nobody’s clamoring for that as far as I can tell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 It would kill time wasting, which is good or bad depending on whether you consider it an essential dark art of the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, Tomato Deuce said: Why would they shorten the match? Nobody’s clamoring for that as far as I can tell. Think because at the moment the average amount of time the ball is actually in play is something like 57 minutes, so by going for 60 minutes, it'll be a similar length to what games are now. Its what FIFA are proposing anyway: https://www.besoccer.com/new/fifa-s-proposed-revolution-30-minute-halves-unlimited-substitutions-1019480 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 "Time wasting is more about stopping momentum" in 5..4..3.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxsln Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Germany is considering suing FIFA and taking FIFA to CAS. Apparently it can be sorted out within a few days. Wonder how the Italian feels about that... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Just now, lxsln said: Germany is considering suing FIFA and taking FIFA to CAS. Apparently it can be sorted out within a few days. Wonder how the Italian feels about that... Tenner on Germany conceding some pens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxsln Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 He will come out and say that he feels Jewish and that Germany should just shut up when an Austrian made them commit genocide 80 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Tomato Deuce said: Why would they shorten the match? Nobody’s clamoring for that as far as I can tell. 2x45 minutes with stopped clock would mean every old record would be worthless as games would be effectively 33% longer. 2x30 minutes with a stopped clock would result in a similar play time as it is right now. Edited November 22, 2022 by Pata Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 How long have these kits been public? FIFA couldn’t say anything months ago? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Doctor Zaius said: Im a fan of this extra added on time, or at least the correct amount of added on time. Players go down, teams make substitutions and generally slow things down to interrupt the flow of the game as much as wasting time. They know that previously, it wont all be added on and breaking up the game causes the chasing side to lose momentum. Not worth it though if its going to result in an extra 8 minutes added on. Should, in theory reduce gamesmanship. Not idea for Newcastle if its brought in to the PL mind It’s probably the reason they’ve brought it in so they can implement it for second half of the season 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) Saw a journalist saying he heard from a source close to the ruling qataris that they are hugely regretting holding the world cup, see it as a $200billion waste of money that has only made them look terrible when before they were the quietly rich neighbours of the big bad saudi arabia who made them seem with comparison as more modern and progressive and now the whole world saw them bribe their way to a world cup, are cruel to their workers and really hate the gays and they just wish it could all go away but have to sit it out and do it now. Haha. If true proof that sportswashing doesn't have to work... Edited November 22, 2022 by Tiresias Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, Tiresias said: Saw a journalist saying he heard from a source close to the ruling qataris that they are hugely regretting holding the world cup, see it as a $200billion waste of money that has only made them look terrible when before they were the quietly rich neighbours of the big bad saudi arabia who made them seem with comparison as more modern and progressive and now the whole world saw them bribe their way to a world cup, are cruel to their workers and really hate the gays and they just wish it could all go away but have to sit it out and do it now. Haha. If true proof that sportswashing doesn't have to work... Ended up with a PSG that can't win the CL too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 No more games today like? What a shit show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Today felt more World Cuppy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Yes, there's literally a dent in the sofa now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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