The Footie Thread

[Papas1982]

Half a roll and he was back on.
Trouble is people have to exaggerate to try and make a point that’s not true.Not just Dando on this occasion.
Dragging Foden off the pitch is just downright stupid.
Athletico and the manager are disgraceful,and I’m with other Utd supporters and hope he never gets a position in any premier league club.

I agree he didn't make a meal of the tackle. And the treatment he received was shocking.

But he also then managed to get himself back on the pitch whilst 20 people kicked off so as to make sure he was still interrupting play.

Tbh. It's not something I disapprove off. We (English players) may as well learn all of the tricks we will face.

 

[Swango1980]

I agree he didn't make a meal of the tackle. And the treatment he received was shocking.

But he also then managed to get himself back on the pitch whilst 20 people kicked off so as to make sure he was still interrupting play.

Tbh. It's not something I disapprove off. We (English players) may as well learn all of the tricks we will face.

To be fair, I think the 20 people kicking off were doing a better job of interrupting play, including the Athletico player who refused to leave the pitch after being given a red card. At that point Foden could have laid out a picnic on the side of the pitch and caused less disruption at that point

The challenge on him in the first half was awful, and pre-meditated. Imagine the consequences if someone intentionally smashed into the back of someone on the street and cut their head open. Yet on the football pitch. not only can a person get away with such an intentional act, but they don't even get booked. Fair play to Foden, who after being patched up continued to play knowing he'd be targeted by thugs.

 

[Papas1982]

To be fair, I think the 20 people kicking off were doing a better job of interrupting play, including the Athletico player who refused to leave the pitch after being given a red card. At that point Foden could have laid out a picnic on the side of the pitch and caused less disruption at that point

The challenge on him in the first half was awful, and pre-meditated. Imagine the consequences if someone intentionally smashed into the back of someone on the street and cut their head open. Yet on the football pitch. not only can a person get away with such an intentional act, but they don't even get booked. Fair play to Foden, who after being patched up continued to play knowing he'd be targeted by thugs.

My point was more than once that melee was resolved. If he was off the pitch the game could have started with him being forced to be assessed and then having to wait to come on.

His actions to get back on the pitch were most definitely not accidental.

 

[Swango1980]

My point was more than once that melee was resolved. If he was off the pitch the game could have started with him being forced to be assessed and then having to wait to come on.

His actions to get back on the pitch were most definitely not accidental.

You may need to look at the footage again. I agree that he rolled back onto the pitch. However, within 6-8 seconds, he was dragged off the pitch by Savic. As the melee continued, he was treated off the pitch, and he was back on his feet 50 seconds after the challenge. It then looks like Fernandinho (club captain I believe) gets him to sit back down on the pitch a few seconds later, but he only does so for 30 seconds. He then gets up and walks away, whilst the melee continues. 61 seconds after he gets up, the Athletico player gets a red card, which prompts further delays as he complains and refuses to leave the pitch. Play finally resumes 120 seconds after that, with Foden taking the throw in.

So, I'm not sure what delay you are referring to? At no point was play halted because Foden was on the pitch being treated. He was treated off the pitch, and the fact that he sat on the pitch for about 30 seconds made no difference at all. The players were busy fighting and the ref busy dealing with the melee. Foden was on his feet and walking around for over 3 minutes before play could resume.

 

[Slime]

Once again posting sly cheap digs at posters all because they have a differing opinion

As i said - look in the mirror before pointing fingers at others in the way they talk and post

Hey, you effectively called me a liar.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Hey, you effectively called me a liar.

Might aswell find a brick wall to bang your head against ?‍

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Hey, you effectively called me a liar.

If that’s what you think ?‍ - I just gave an opinion about football fans - unless you really wouldn’t celebrate winning the league and CL , then you would be very rare football fan that wouldn’t celebrate their team winning the biggest trophies in sport

But there was no sly dig towards you personally

 

[Slime]

If that’s what you think ?‍ - I just gave an opinion about football fans - unless you really wouldn’t celebrate winning the league and CL , then you would be very rare football fan that wouldn’t celebrate their team winning the biggest trophies in sport

But there was no sly dig towards you personally

Accepted.

But I still wouldn't want him at my club even if he'd win the Premier League.
I'd love him at yours, though.

 

[fundy]

decent turn around from Leicester

 

[Fade and Die]

Wish it was St Crispins Day! ??

 

[PJ87]

Dawson you legend.

 

[fundy]

Wham v Frankfurt semi anyone?

 

[PJ87]

Rice rice baby

 

[fundy]

add another 10m to his price tag lol

and a few quid to my account for 12/1 anytime

 

[PJ87]

add another 10m to his price tag lol

and a few quid to my account for 12/1 anytime

Not enough money in the world the rate he is progressing lol

Be leaving on a bossman in 3 years

 

[Swango1980]

Damn, missed West Ham second, as I had flicked over to Rangers game at the point they got a penalty and Braga down to 10 men. British teams doing well so far tonight

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Wow some interesting scores

Could be a West Ham vs Frankfurt semi with Barcelona needing a big comeback

And Rangers with a great chance to make the other semi

 

[PJ87]

Bowen. What a hero

Ball from fornals .. out of this world

 

[Deleted member 15344]

How the heck was Bowen allowed so much space to be that free in the middle - shocking defending , making it easy for West Ham

 

[fundy]

bye bye Barca

merry xmas Hammers