And, we’re off.......2018/2019

[Slime]

Anyone see any of the football tonight.

Like Piece, I saw it but not through BT!
I actually thought United did okay!
Juve's goal was a bit fortunate that the rebound went to one of their players and United were unlucky that the shot that hit the post then hit the keeper's face and went to safety.
No doubt that Juve were the better team, but they're one of the very best teams around and we put them under a fair bit of pressure in the 2nf half.
It was good to see Lindelof have a really solid game, I just hope he can build on that ....................... although Mourinho will probably drop him for the next game!
It was also good to see Ronaldo get a great reception too.
The Valencia draw against Young Boys was a bit of a boost.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Shocking dive from Mane. Defender merely held the arm out. Hardly flailing and very soft. Went done like AJ had hit him

 

[Deleted member 18121]

Shocking dive from Mane. Defender merely held the arm out. Hardly flailing and very soft. Went done like AJ had hit him

On this occasion I can't agree, elbow to the throat. 100% penalty.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

On this occasion I can't agree, elbow to the throat. 100% penalty.

I didn't think the defender did too much wrong. Wasn't a swinging arm and Mane looked for it and went down easily as if he's been punched

 

[Deleted member 15344]

On this occasion I can't agree, elbow to the throat. 100% penalty.

Never a penalty - hardly touched him and Mane went down like he had been shot - we should have had one couple mins before when the guy was grabbing hold of Firmino in the box

 

[Rlburnside]

Poor from Spurs again tonight as with the game with Inter we dominated the game ,we need to learn to win these games, should really have pressed a lot harder to get the third goal. No chance of qualifying now .

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Never a penalty - hardly touched him and Mane went down like he had been shot - we should have had one couple mins before when the guy was grabbing hold of Firmino in the box

I disagree. definite pen, the player had let the ball run out and he stepped across and used his elbow to make sure mane never got past.

Mane's reaction was embarrassing though.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Mane's reaction was embarrassing though.

Don’t disagree there, but I don’t think it was a penalty but justice was done with Mane missing the penalty he took. At least his goal for no4 was a good one and worthy.

 

[Deleted member 18121]

Mane's reaction was embarrassing though.

I think thats the exact issue with it.... anywhere else on the pitch the ref would give a free kick as it's an easy foul. It wasn't a swing of the elbow or anything malicious, but it was a straight arm across the player that caught him on the neck/throat. As said last night, penalty all day long.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I think thats the exact issue with it.... anywhere else on the pitch the ref would give a free kick as it's an easy foul. It wasn't a swing of the elbow or anything malicious, but it was a straight arm across the player that caught him on the neck/throat. As said last night, penalty all day long.

It was a blatant elbow, one to stop mane in his tracks. He looked to see where mane was then moved across him, he never ran in the direction of the ball.

 

[Liverbirdie]

I disagree. definite pen, the player had let the ball run out and he stepped across and used his elbow to make sure mane never got past.

Mane's reaction was embarrassing though.

Oo dont know, after seeing the replays dont think it was.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Oo dont know, after seeing the replays dont think it was.

You need to get to specsavers ace 😀

 

[Piece]

Who is going to a football game this weekend? Will interested to see who on here does go.

I'll be at Wat v Hudd with my juniors.

 

[Papas1982]

Who is going to a football game this weekend? Will interested to see who on here does go.

I'll be at Wat v Hudd with my juniors.

I’ll be watching the mighty Saints v Newcastle.

Should be a nice 0-0.......

 

[USER1999]

So far, Arsenal do not deserve anything from this game. Scrappy at best. Loads of shirt pulling, and simulation from both teams, but should have been two pens against so far

 

[Wolf]

So far, Arsenal do not deserve anything from this game. Scrappy at best. Loads of shirt pulling, and simulation from both teams, but should have been two pens against so far

It’s not pretty is it Lichsteiner not showing the consistency and experience we signed him for and it’s more a battle of who play acts better so far

 

[ger147]

Celtic getting pumped as usual. It's not so bad when it's a Barca or a RM that's turning you over but getting seriously pumped from teams you would hope to be able to seriously compete with...

No 2nd half in my house tonight, time for some YouTube golf videos

 

[ColchesterFC]

I haven't seen the incident with Mane but I think the discussion here shows how difficult it is for a referee to make the correct decision. When even Liverpool fans have different opinions over whether it was a penalty or not for their team it highlights the problems refs face.



*To be clear (because I know how this forum can be sometimes) - I've used the words "even Liverpool fans" only because it was a Liverpool player involved in the incident and I am not implying anything else from that phrase. If it had been Lukaku instead of Mane I would've used "even Man Utd fans".

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Celtic getting pumped as usual. It's not so bad when it's a Barca or a RM that's turning you over but getting seriously pumped from teams you would hope to be able to seriously compete with...

No 2nd half in my house tonight, time for some YouTube golf videos

Why would you expect Celtic to be able to "seriously compete" with one of the top teams in the Bundesliga given the relative strengths of the two domestic leagues?

 

[fundy]

So far, Arsenal do not deserve anything from this game. Scrappy at best. Loads of shirt pulling, and simulation from both teams, but should have been two pens against so far

so we took Ozil/Laca etc to russia and brought them on when the game was won, now at 0-0 we keep them sat on the bench. I really must be missing something

Get in Wellbeck