The Footie Thread

[Arthur Wedge]

Ok with two games left

What’s everyone’s thoughts on the new format

I miss playing the same team home and away

Do like playing multiple different teams

The comp seems balanced

And you seems to play more games against top opposition

 

[nickjdavis]

Not sure what match to watch tonight. torn between Atalanta - Madrid, Leverkusen - Inter and Leipzig - Villa.

Whatever I watch will no doubt end up nil-nil.

 

[Swango1980]

Not sure what match to watch tonight. torn between Atalanta - Madrid, Leverkusen - Inter and Leipzig - Villa.

Whatever I watch will no doubt end up nil-nil.

You obviously decided not to watch Villa then

 

[Pin-seeker]

Played rubbish but won

6 out of 6 will do

Think that’s top 8 sorted now

Didn’t see any of the game,Did Nunez manage to bounce back?

 

[clubchamp98]

Didn’t see any of the game,Did Nunez manage to bounce back?

No!

 

[nickjdavis]

You obviously decided not to watch Villa then

No....but I'm not watching a 0-0....Mbappe looks like he is in the mood tonight!

 

[Swango1980]

Didn’t see any of the game,Did Nunez manage to bounce back?

He was horrific from what I saw. He had a free header, where he could have shot or knocked it sideways to team mate. Instead, he almost glanced it on to his own foot to kill the chance. Not long after, he had a one on one, clearly failed again. Subbed

 

[Swango1980]

Martinez....oops

 

[nickjdavis]

Ok with two games left

What’s everyone’s thoughts on the new format

I miss playing the same team home and away

Do like playing multiple different teams

The comp seems balanced

And you seems to play more games against top opposition

On balance I quite like the new format....gives some of the teams just outside the top 24 something to fight for...but I think that largely there is still no jeopardy for the big teams....even if you dont finish top 8 you should go through over a 2 legged playoff...and I'm assuming that the draw for the playoff games would be seeded, thus reducing the jeopardy....would be much better if it was a free draw. Also its good for some of the more unfashionable teams like Brest and Lille who might get a few results in early fixtures and have something to fight for in the last three games.

 

[Billysboots]

Glenn Hoddle is a dreadful co-commentator. Dreadful. Given the inane drivel he comes out with, it’s nothing short of astonishing that he ever managed at international level.

 

[nickjdavis]

Glenn Hoddle is a dreadful co-commentator. Dreadful. Given the inane drivel he comes out with, it’s nothing short of astonishing that he ever managed at international level.

He had Eileen Drury to do the team talks.

 

[nickjdavis]

...and all of a sudden Real Madrid do what Real Madrid do.

 

[Swango1980]

Having Clattenburg on the commentary team is insane. He gets on the microphone every time there is an offside call to make, explaining the offside rule each time, and what might make a player on or offside.

I mean, we know what offside is. Just shut up

 

[clubchamp98]

He was horrific from what I saw. He had a free header, where he could have shot or knocked it sideways to team mate. Instead, he almost glanced it on to his own foot to kill the chance. Not long after, he had a one on one, clearly failed again. Subbed

Yes he missed two good chances.
But the service to him wasn’t great.
We struggled to break them down.

 

[Tashyboy]

He was horrific from what I saw. He had a free header, where he could have shot or knocked it sideways to team mate. Instead, he almost glanced it on to his own foot to kill the chance. Not long after, he had a one on one, clearly failed again. Subbed

Give him time to settle in

 

[PJ87]

Lol think lemina needs to watch the playback again. Understand his frustration but to flat out lie lol he started the handbags and then lost his head with his own team mates and coaches

https://twitter.com/x/status/1866259049890681095

I mean someone doesn't go from wanting to shank hands with you to wanting to floor you within 5 seconds without some kind of reason

 

[Bazz]

Having Clattenburg on the commentary team is insane. He gets on the microphone every time there is an offside call to make, explaining the offside rule each time, and what might make a player on or offside.

I mean, we know what offside is. Just shut up

Massive irritation of mine is how they've given ex refs a new job on tv.
Apart from if they give Coote a job.

 

[Swango1980]

Massive irritation of mine is how they've given ex refs a new job on tv.
Apart from if they give Coote a job.

I wonder how much they pay him. I'd rather they didn't bother, save money in other areas they are throwing it away, and maybe my subscription could come down marginally

 

[Bazz]

I wonder how much they pay him. I'd rather they didn't bother, save money in other areas they are throwing it away, and maybe my subscription could come down marginally

Mike Dean is the one for me that should never be allowed on again, yet they've got him ruining Soccer Saturday. A dog of a referee.

Clattenburg went to Saudi as well didn't he? Not sure he needs to work either.

 

[IanM]

Having Clattenburg on the commentary team is insane. He gets on the microphone every time there is an offside call to make, explaining the offside rule each time, and what might make a player on or offside.

I mean, we know what offside is. Just shut up

But that's just it. We thought we did!