The Footie Thread

[BubbaP]

Feyenoord have an end closed tonight by UEFA as punishment for letting fireworks off in the ground in their last game.

They score tonight, and a load of fireworks are fired onto the pitch from outside the ground!

Madness.

Seems to be becoming more common

Ajax v Groningen: Amsterdam club criticise 'outrageous' firework display as Eredivisie match with Groningen is abandoned.

Ajax criticise the "utterly outrageous" firework display which resulted in their Dutch league match against Groningen being abandoned.

www.bbc.co.uk

Crazy

 

[4LEX]

That was a tribute to one of their lads who passed away. Total overreaction to call the game off. Another pause woud've been enough.

 

[nickjdavis]

Wissa hasn't been named in the DRC's AFCON squad.

Seemingly he's had some "behind closed doors" match practice so hopefully we will get to see him for the first time in a Toon shirt before Xmas.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Wissa hasn't been named in the DRC's AFCON squad.

Seemingly he's had some "behind closed doors" match practice so hopefully we will get to see him for the first time in a Toon shirt before Xmas.

Big bonus for the Toon. It would have been crazy had he gone but this is football

 

[nickjdavis]

Big bonus for the Toon. It would have been crazy had he gone but this is football

Yeah....naming him in their squad would have been a total abuse of both the player and his club....as you say though...its football and you shouldn't be surprised at anything.

 

[Pin-seeker]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1995870502888317128

Fair

 

[Pin-seeker]

Good to see Foden hitting form before the World Cup.
Just hope he can do it in an England shirt.

 

[Swango1980]

Good to see Foden hitting form before the World Cup.
Just hope he can do it in an England shirt.

Would be better if it was 7 weeks before World Cup than 7 months

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I suspect I'm probably the only one watching the Bournemouth v Everton game. Everton looking solid, controlled and comfortable. Still waiting for a shot on target though .

Anyway, last moment of the first half, Bournemouth break out, cross comes in, goal. Assistant flags straight away. Two of the Bournemouth players involved are straight up to the assistant giving him the patronising, wagging finger, telling him how wrong he is. I can't lip read but I suspect the assistant is telling then not to worry, it will be checked. It was checked, he was a mile off. Players huh

 

[Pin-seeker]

Would be better if it was 7 weeks before World Cup than 7 months

At 25 yeas of age,hes under performed imo.
Crazy to say when you see what he’s won,but always feel like he dips in & out of form.

 

[Tashyboy]

At 25 yeas of age,hes under performed imo.
Crazy to say when you see what he’s won,but always feel like he dips in & out of form.

I think part of his problem has been the competition he has had in midfield at City. Last season was a wipe out for him re injuries.
Re England, I just don’t think a manager has been able to find his best position. Playing more central is his best role but the competition in that area is quite healthy.

 

[Pin-seeker]

I think part of his problem has been the competition he has had in midfield at City. Last season was a wipe out for him re injuries.
Re England, I just don’t think a manager has been able to find his best position. Playing more central is his best role but the competition in that area is quite healthy.

Fair point

 

[Swango1980]

Fulham have played well, if you ignore the fact they've conceded 5 goals

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Re England, I just don’t think a manager has been able to find his best position. Playing more central is his best role but the competition in that area is quite healthy.

His best games for England have been when he's been fairly central but with the freedom to roam. Let him go where he wants and he can run the game. Too often he's pushed out left, it doesn't work.

As you say tough competition there.

 

[Swango1980]

I suspect I'm probably the only one watching the Bournemouth v Everton game. Everton looking solid, controlled and comfortable. Still waiting for a shot on target though .

Anyway, last moment of the first half, Bournemouth break out, cross comes in, goal. Assistant flags straight away. Two of the Bournemouth players involved are straight up to the assistant giving him the patronising, wagging finger, telling him how wrong he is. I can't lip read but I suspect the assistant is telling then not to worry, it will be checked. It was checked, he was a mile off. Players huh

You've missed 8 goals.

Although it took about 8 minutes for VAR to agree with onfield decision of onside. Hateful system

 

[Arthur Wedge]

4-5

 

[GreiginFife]

Insane game

 

[Swango1980]

9 goals now. Hmmmmmm

 

[Tashyboy]

Any neutrals enjoying this

 

[Lord Tyrion]

You've missed 8 goals.

Although it took about 8 minutes for VAR to agree with onfield decision of onside. Hateful system

I'm happy with the one I've seen