Kieran Trippier: has a chance to play against Everton (Howe)

[TheBrownBottle]

1 hour ago, McDog said:

 

How would you rank the popularity of sport down under? I could be wrong on 1 & 2 order.

My wild Guess:

1) Footie

2) Rugby
3) Cricket
4) Football

 

1) Aussie rules (though not in NSW and Queensland)

2) rugby league (NSW and Queensland mainly)

3) cricket

4) football (proper football!)

5) possibly rugby union … at a push … if Australia are doing well.  Otherwise, there’s a few sports who could make a claim on this spot

 

There seems to be a considerable drop-off between 3) and 4), though in my experience football is a lot more popular than when I first came out here on a backpacker Visa in the late 00s.  It’s definitely growing, but there’s no chance it supplants Aussie rules or rugby league. 

[aussiemag]

1 hour ago, McDog said:

 

How would you rank the popularity of sport down under? I could be wrong on 1 & 2 order.

My wild Guess:

1) Footie

2) Rugby
3) Cricket
4) Football

 

 

European football and Premier League is still insanely popular. Football is still the most participated sport in Oz. There is an appetite for it for sure. The A-League is just awful and poorly administrated . They just continue to kick own goals. But kind of entertaining in a way you would laugh at someone farting at a funeral. 

 

I think from Trippiers point of view, these players forget they are paid in a week what most people don't earn in 4 years. Flying first class to Australia and staying in a 5 star hotel. He will likely only play 90 minutes over there, which going by his performance on the weekend he needs as many games as he can get, to get back into form. 

[TheBrownBottle]

1 hour ago, Kid Icarus said:

 

I just think about when I lived in Japan, it genuinely took me about a month to get over the jet lag when I first got there. It had nothing to do with the flight itself, it was the time difference that completely fucked me up, I barely knew where I was and that was 7 hours and a few hundred miles less East than Austrailia. 

 

 

 

A mate of mine once said that you should allow one day for every one hour you go over time zones.  It’s a pretty solid rule in my experience.  

[aussiemag]

Just now, TheBrownBottle said:

A mate of mine once said that you should allow one day for every one hour you go over time zones.  It’s a pretty solid rule in my experience.  

 

They are going for 5 days, I would imagine they will stay on European time zones or only a few hours different. Stay up late and sleep in. I feel like his comments are a slap in the face to the NUFC fans who have paid thousands of dollars to come and see the lads in Melbourne from all over the country. 

[TheBrownBottle]

3 minutes ago, aussiemag said:

 

European football and Premier League is still insanely popular. Football is still the most participated sport in Oz. There is an appetite for it for sure. The A-League is just awful and poorly administrated . They just continue to kick own goals. But kind of entertaining in a way you would laugh at someone farting at a funeral. 

 

I think from Trippiers point of view, these players forget they are paid in a week what most people don't earn in 4 years. Flying first class to Australia and staying in a 5 star hotel. He will likely only play 90 minutes over there, which going by his performance on the weekend he needs as many games as he can get, to get back into form. 

It’s the most participated in part because both genders play it (which is a positive, not trying to be dismissive) and it is played in every state.

 

Most of the native Aussies I meet seem to be aware of the PL, but only in the same way that the average British sports fan are aware of the NBA etc.  

[TheBrownBottle]

1 minute ago, aussiemag said:

 

They are going for 5 days, I would imagine they will stay on European time zones or only a few hours different. Stay up late and sleep in. I feel like his comments are a slap in the face to the NUFC fans who have paid thousands of dollars to come and see the lads in Melbourne from all over the country. 

I take your point, but it’s a daft friendly.  I never went to NUFC friendlies in the UK and expected a performance tbh - which is why I stopped going to them; they’re glorified training events.  It’s also why I wouldn’t drop any notes on travelling to Melbourne for this one - would rather fly back to the UK and watch a proper match. 

[McDog]

14 minutes ago, aussiemag said:

 

European football and Premier League is still insanely popular. Football is still the most participated sport in Oz. There is an appetite for it for sure. The A-League is just awful and poorly administrated . They just continue to kick own goals. But kind of entertaining in a way you would laugh at someone farting at a funeral. 

 

I think from Trippiers point of view, these players forget they are paid in a week what most people don't earn in 4 years. Flying first class to Australia and staying in a 5 star hotel. He will likely only play 90 minutes over there, which going by his performance on the weekend he needs as many games as he can get, to get back into form. 

 

 

So Footie has taken a back seat to Football? I honestly have no clue.

[TheBrownBottle]

1 hour ago, McDog said:

 

 

So Footie has taken a back seat to Football? I honestly have no clue.

No chance  more people play association football on an organised basis - again, the game being the only one played by both genders comes into it - but if you walk into a pub it’s Aussie rule or rugby league on every screen; most sports tops worn by the average punter relate to those sports; a conversation re sport with the average Australian will usually touch one of them.  Football is in a healthy state in Australia, but it’s not close to being the national sport.  

[ExiledGeordie]

Anyone else think he might be off this summer? I still think he’s got another season with us but rotating more with Tino. I just wonder if someone comes in with a bid he might be moved on?

 

 

Edited May 17, 2024 by ExiledGeordie

[r0cafella]

2 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said:

Anyone else think he might be off this summer? I still think he’s got another season with us but rotating more with Tino. I just wonder if someone comes in with a bid he might be moved on?

 

 

 

I don’t think he does no, anything less than Bayern offered would look and be a bad deal for us. and nobody will offer us that. (Unless Saudi) but I don’t see it. 

[ExiledGeordie]

1 minute ago, r0cafella said:

I don’t think he does no, anything less than Bayern offered would look and be a bad deal for us. and nobody will offer us that. (Unless Saudi) but I don’t see it. 

Yes I think we’ll still need his experience next season but it wouldn’t entirely shock me if it happened. 

[Dr Venkman]

2 hours ago, ExiledGeordie said:

Anyone else think he might be off this summer? I still think he’s got another season with us but rotating more with Tino. I just wonder if someone comes in with a bid he might be moved on?

 

 

 

He’ll be away, I’m convinced. Not happy about it as I’ve loved watching him play for us.

 

 

Edited May 17, 2024 by Dr Venkman

[Groundhog63]

By his standards this seasons been poor, also injured. 

Hope the "wants away" patter is just that, patter. Having said that if he's got outside reasons, domestic for eg, then toodle-ooo. 

Bigger picture view, pour moi, is it would be nice to see him give one more season here. He's still a great player and would be good for Tino if he wants to be England's go to RB with LB ability hoyed in. Year 1 we jumped the shark, CL and a cup final. Kinda stretched everyone's ambitions this year and ? we can end year 2 with something to show for it, esp given how horrific the injuries have been. I don't expect a "total overhaul" pre-year 3 but I do think we'll improve the starting 11 AND the bench. Next season could be it. Jeez we could even win a European Cup ??

I'd like Tripps to be there when it happens. Him and Bruno. 

They took a leap of faith in us ❤️

[Displayname]

Nothing wrong with what he said imo. Ofcourse its far from ideal, but he also understood why the club are doing it.

 

I do think we should sell him in the summer while we have a chance to get something from him though. I just cant see him being happy with being a backup to Livramento, which is what he should be. While he does have alot of abilities left in him, he has also shown an awful amound of weaknesses this season. 

Livramento is the future and also a better player than the current version of Trippier.

 

If he is ok not being part of the first 11 then i would be happy to keep him, his experience will always be an asset.

 

 

Edited May 17, 2024 by Displayname

[Beren]

I'd sell him if we have enough cover at full back. Haven't read the comments etc. Just think he's not as good as Tino at this point and a bit of a progress stopper. Also takes Gordon off set pieces. Need to recycle any proceeds/wages to other areas of the squad which need attention.

 

No animosity towards the guy, appreciate what he's done at Newcastle and wish him well.

[Magpie]

Funny that he's spoken out about the Australia trip when, despite the travel issue, these games are exactly what he needs cos he's rusty as fuck!

[Dr.Spaceman]

4 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said:

No chance  more people play association football on an organised basis - again, the game being the only one played by both genders comes into it - but if you walk into a pub it’s Aussie rule or rugby league on every screen; most sports tops worn by the average punter relate to those sports; a conversation re sport with the average Australian will usually touch one of them.  Football is in a healthy state in Australia, but it’s not close to being the national sport.  

 

I can't believe more people aren't going for a drink in replica cricket whites.

[wormy]

Even by online football forum standards it's impressive how swiftly it looks to have swung in here from the consensus that these end of season friendlies look mad considering the lack of break our internationals may already get after the injury-ridden season we've just had, to deciding a player is out of touch and unloyal disloyal for agreeing with said consensus. 

 

But I guess now that he's put in another ropey performance on his return from injury and people are gearing up for a potential wind down/exit we must pick holes in anything he says which will be joyous when it's one of our most influential and vocal players.

[The College Dropout]

On 16/05/2024 at 00:03, buzz said:

That moment when he just gave up in the first half did feel like a nearing the end moment. Neville 2010 esque.

Aye but also... not match fit.

 

On 16/05/2024 at 00:39, Lotus said:

Think there are some harsh posts here. He’s been out and hasn’t got his sharpness. He had a lapse or 2 one of which cost us. 
Unless it’s silly money I’d be happy to see him play for us next season. Would think he’s still got 1 good season left in him.
Ideally Tino would show enough in training and matches to play at least half the games. 

I think Tino should start at RB. It should be Trippier coming in. Tino seems to pickup knocks anyway.

[El Prontonise]

6 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said:

I take your point, but it’s a daft friendly.  I never went to NUFC friendlies in the UK and expected a performance tbh - which is why I stopped going to them; they’re glorified training events.  It’s also why I wouldn’t drop any notes on travelling to Melbourne for this one - would rather fly back to the UK and watch a proper match. 

 

I saw that Spurs are charging for a open training session.  It's purely about money and that's it and that's why people shouldn't go to them nevermind watching football at the MCG will be an awful experience.

[The College Dropout]

Is he going on the tour?

I assumed those going to the Euros won't go.

[TheBrownBottle]

Just now, El Prontonise said:

 

I saw that Spurs are charging for an open training session.  It's purely about money and that's it and that's why people shouldn't go to them nevermind watching football at the MCG will be an awful experience.

That’s ladge, as we used to say when I was young.  Absolutely grasping stuff.

 

But I agree - people are being suckered out of their hard-earned.  Bollocks to that.  They should use that money and buy tickets to see their local A-League side.   If I have to suffer it, they should too …

[TheBrownBottle]

50 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said:

 

I can't believe more people aren't going for a drink in replica cricket whites.

Drinking 20/20 in Twenty20 tops is the way forward 

 

(though I don’t think 20/20 exists anymore … I’m about three decades away from my last sup of it but can still taste the vomit from it …)

 

[Sibierski]

14 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

Is he going on the tour?

I assumed those going to the Euros won't go.

Euro guys will be joining up I assume bank holiday weekend, like Tuesday 28th. So when season ends, most would get a week away in sun to rest up, and the ones playing in FA Cup will join up with squad later and not feature in first friendly.

 

So assume from Trips POV, it’s the not getting an actual rest from the world of football he has issue with, if he’s called up.

 

Edit: Like most guys will be getting a week in Ibiza or something, or playing actual competitive games (FA Cup/UCL) and we’re heading off to other side of world for two absolute stinky games after a long season.

 

 

Edited May 17, 2024 by Sibierski

[PauloGeordio]

13 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said:

Drinking 20/20 in Twenty20 tops is the way forward 

 

(though I don’t think 20/20 exists anymore … I’m about three decades away from my last sup of it but can still taste the vomit from it …)

 

Dear God that brinks back horror memories. I haven’t drunk alcohol in a lot of years now, but Mad Dog was a low point  vapour trails……..