joeyt Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Tottenham find no evidence of racism towards Rudiger https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51012632 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Daniele de Rossi retires from football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Interesting chap. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Ball A bit more info here: THOMAS EDGAR BALL Played for Aston Villa and was tragically murdered in November 1923 at Perry Barr, Birmingham. Wardley Colliery was noted for,among other things, the number of high class footballers it turned out. No fewer then 7 of them signed as professionals for various first and second division clubs. This was during the late 1920’s and 30’s where work was almost impossible to find and mines were on strike, which was frequently. The lads would be found kicking a ball about all day. Thomas was born and lived at Pump Row, Wardley Colliery. Thomas had a natural skill and before he was 18 was spotted by a scout for Newcastle United, Thomas soon signed professional papers. For some unaccountable reason he never made the first team. But it wasn’t long before he was spotted again by Aston Villa. Tommy was soon on the move and found temporary lodgings in Perry Barr. It seemed as though everything was working out well for him. His playing attracted the attention of sports writers his future was assured and he was hailed as the best defensive player in the division and was much sought after. Then fate took a hand... On November 10th 1923 Tommy and his wife went out for the evening, returning home at 9.30pm. Mrs Ball went into the house and Tommy took their dog for a walk. Mrs Ball heard raised voices and went to investigate. As she stepped outside a shot was fired and she later claimed to have felt the draft of it. Another shot followed. She watched helplessly as Tommy fell to the ground. Death was instantaneous. The shots had been fired by their Landlord. George Stagg was a recently retired Birmingham city police officer who had served with the army in France during WW1. Stagg was charged with murder and was convicted at West Bromwich on Feb 11th 1924. Found guilty he was sentenced to death. The Court of Appeal considered his case but on April 18th dismissed Stagg’s last ditched effort to escape the noose. Several reasons have been suggested as Stagg’s motive for murder. One was that Ball was having an affair with Stagg’s wife. That, almost certainly was not true. Another theory says that an argument had developed over some poultry in Stagg’s garden. But the most likely reason is that given Stagg’s medical history he was suffering from some sort of mental aberration. Had the crime happened now, mental instability would have been identified as a prime causal factor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Just seen Xisco now plays in Uruguay for Penarol. Canny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Just seen Xisco now plays in Uruguay for Penarol. Canny. Just been having a look on wiki, he’s a pretty decent career last few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Daniele de Rossi retires from football. Bit of a waste signing for Boca Juniors and only playing 5 matches. Should’ve just retired a one-club man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Pardew would have benched him for Hayden Mullins or little Vurn. Too fat and not enough graft. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 What year was that? Wonder if Nobby was there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Mental for 22 year ago! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 If I find a track suit like that on Amazon I'm buying it immediately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 What’s to do with this Malaga manager then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Absolute joke how Tranmere vs Watford hasn't been picked after they came from 3-0 down - robbed them of 72K The Emirates FA Cup third round replays between Tottenham Hotspur and Middlesbrough, and Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers will be shown live on TV in the UK. After sharing a 1-1 draw at the Riverside Stadium on Sunday, Championship side Boro will head to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday 14 January for their tie with Spurs with that game being screened on BBC One and BBC iPlayer and kicking off at 8.05pm. And Wolves will have another chance to topple Manchester United following a 0-0 draw at Molinuex on Saturday evening, with their trip to Old Trafford on Wednesday 15 January being shown on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate at 7.45pm. Each club will receive a broadcast fee of £72,000 while winning clubs will pick up a further £135,000 from the FA Cup prize fund. There are a further six replays in this season’s third round taking place during the same week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 https://twitter.com/FootbaII_HQ/status/1214864256006533120?s=20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Pre match light shows, thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Pre match light shows, thoughts? Woeful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 What’s to do with this Malaga manager then? A blackmailer has released footage of him playing with himself in Malaga gear, allegedly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 6th missing child found in Roma campaign. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51041303 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Class that, amazing it's worked so well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 i like roma Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Harry Krock out until April Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mrmojorisin75 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 salty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Absolute mess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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