Stifler Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 7 hours ago, Pata said: I don’t think there’s much wrong with Italian football. PL has more money but Serie A is really competitive. Apart from the constant corruption and fear that something similar will blow up. A lot of good teams can have Championship players in their squads, some have highlighted Juventus above, wasn’t long ago Inter had a player who was average for Cardiff amongst their ranks. Most of the stadiums need to be replaced. Serie A has a lot of potential with massive clubs in it, but they do need an overhaul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Late comment on the Villa game. There was an incident where Zaniolo went down after a challenge, which led to a promising West Ham counter attack. He was clutching his head but the ref was pretty sure he was faking it, and let play go on. However, he realised that he didn't have much choice and ended up stopping play eventually. The replay showed that there had been no head contact at all - Zaniolo was just trying to get the game stopped. The ref made sure he served his full half-minute on the touchline. A player who's had serious head contact doesn't roll around twitching away like Zaniolo was doing. The ref had got it right, but the way the rules are now written, it gives players the ability to cheat in that way. As the commentators were saying, it's creeping in more and more into the game. A possible answer is to review incidents like that after the match, and issue a 4 match suspension if the player has been found to be faking. There has to be a deterrent like that because we can't ask refs to take the risk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Just now, Cronky said: Late comment on the Villa game. There was an incident where Zaniolo went down after a challenge, which led to a promising West Ham counter attack. He was clutching his head but the ref was pretty sure he was faking it, and let play go on. However, he realised that he didn't have much choice and ended up stopping play eventually. The replay showed that there had been no head contact at all - Zaniolo was just trying to get the game stopped. The ref made sure he served his full half-minute on the touchline. A player who's had serious head contact doesn't roll around twitching away like Zaniolo was doing. The ref had got it right, but the way the rules are now written, it gives players the ability to cheat in that way. As the commentators were saying, it's creeping in more and more into the game. A possible answer is to review incidents like that after the match, and issue a 4 match suspension if the player has been found to be faking. There has to be a deterrent like that because we can't ask refs to take the risk. 5 min changing room check would soon stop the fakers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 5 hours ago, RodneyCisse said: 5 min changing room check would soon stop the fakers. Would encourage some players to try and avoid checks, which you don't want. There's no easy solution other than to have a word with the players to encourage them to stop being cunts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 So Gary O'Neil is a better pundit than both Neville and Carragher combined, great insight into how his training drills are put onto the pitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Cronky said: Late comment on the Villa game. There was an incident where Zaniolo went down after a challenge, which led to a promising West Ham counter attack. He was clutching his head but the ref was pretty sure he was faking it, and let play go on. However, he realised that he didn't have much choice and ended up stopping play eventually. The replay showed that there had been no head contact at all - Zaniolo was just trying to get the game stopped. The ref made sure he served his full half-minute on the touchline. A player who's had serious head contact doesn't roll around twitching away like Zaniolo was doing. The ref had got it right, but the way the rules are now written, it gives players the ability to cheat in that way. As the commentators were saying, it's creeping in more and more into the game. A possible answer is to review incidents like that after the match, and issue a 4 match suspension if the player has been found to be faking. There has to be a deterrent like that because we can't ask refs to take the risk. VAR check while game goes on, call the ref over, yellow card for simulation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 10 minutes ago, Ben said: So Gary O'Neil is a better pundit than both Neville and Carragher combined, great insight into how his training drills are put onto the pitch Was going to mention this - has Karen Carney been binned permanently from MNF? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 My prediction is Fulham get something out of the game tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Why have they got Maddison ranked 1st with 5 assists? Neto and Trippier have 6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, gbandit said: My prediction is Fulham get something out of the game tonight Been struggling since the kickoff Edited October 23, 2023 by nufc123 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Just now, nufc123 said: Been struggling since the kickoff Sticking to my guns Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Why have they got Maddison ranked 1st with 5 assists? Neto and Trippier have 6. Same Sky that had an image of the top half of the table with Liverpool shown in 11th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infatuation Junkie Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Spurs will stop playing with this confidence as soon as someone rips them a new arsehole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Lukic with a disgustingly poor effort from distance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Gordon scores that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Mitro absolutely fucked Fulham over like, Vinicius and Jimenez possibly worst striking options in the league? They look well organised and stuff but it must be demoralising when they carry such little threat in their strikers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Richarlison is like an even worse Rashford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said: Mitro absolutely fucked Fulham over like, Vinicius and Jimenez possibly worst striking options in the league? They look well organised and stuff but it must be demoralising when they carry such little threat in their strikers. Still finish comfortably mid-table you’d think plus they’ll probably get someone in Jan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 That not offside? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said: Mitro absolutely fucked Fulham over like, Vinicius and Jimenez possibly worst striking options in the league? They look well organised and stuff but it must be demoralising when they carry such little threat in their strikers. Was just thinking the same watching their attack go to shit as they enter the final 3rd. That’s some goal by Son, class strike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Eurgh, onside Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Urgh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Well thats a gift Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Decent defending from Fulham all undone by some slapstick stuff from Bassey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) Tim Ream is shite. Edited October 23, 2023 by Super Duper Branko Strupar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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