The Footie Thread

[Tashyboy]

I would have at least held that comment back until Liverpool finished their 3rd round match. You just never know

Copy and paste is your friend

 

[Hobbit]

What’s the reason for that?

Because the referees are playing catch up. As it crept in some refs let it slide. As has been said, they’re being well backed by the RFU. A few decent fines on players AND clubs, especially if they bring in points deductions, will go a good way to pulling it back.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Well that’s well hit

 

[Swango1980]

It seems Solskjaer, during discussions, told United he wanted to be considered for the full time role if successful between now and the end of the season. But United have been there, done that and have the scars in the form of his last £10m pay off.

I know United played some nice football under Solskjaer at times, but he would be a truly bizarre appointment given the history. So that only really leaves Carrick.

Digressing slightly, I happened to catch Simon Jordan on TS this morning. I rarely listen these days but thought I’d give it a go in the car after yesterday’s diabolical United performance. Jordan was asked about Roy Keane as an interim. His response was laugh out loud funny.

“Having Roy Keane as United manager would be like having Liam Gallagher as the lead singer of Take That.”

Classic.

I would love to see Liam Gallagher as the lead singer of Take That

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Another sweet strike

 

[nickjdavis]

and another....from a lot closer in

what was he thinking trying to backheel it?

 

[Arthur Wedge]

and another....from a lot closer in

what was he thinking trying to backheel it?

No idea - bit mad

 

[clubchamp98]

Oh dear Sob what’s that from sublime to the ridiculous.

 

[irip]

Hi might regret doing that just before half time.
Slot is going to go mad at him judging by his face.

 

[clubchamp98]

and another....from a lot closer in

what was he thinking trying to backheel it?

I think he tried to put his studs on and trap the ball hoping the striker goes past him.

But why

 

[Hobbit]

I think he tried to put his studs on and trap the ball hoping the striker goes past him.

But why

Brain fart.

 

[clubchamp98]

Brain fart.

Barnsley have played well.
Prob deserve a goal ,just not like that

 

[anotherdouble]

4th round draw tonight , or just a Monday for Spurs , Everton and Man Utd

Don’t shout too loud until the final whistle

 

[Tashyboy]

Real Madrid: Why Xabi Alonso's reign as manager is over

After Xabi Alonso's departure as Real Madrid manager, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks into where it all went wrong.

www.bbc.co.uk

A good read on how Alonso got on at Madrid.

 

[nickjdavis]

Now there's a talking point!!!

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Now there's a talking point!!!

Certainly had hold of him or gave him a little nudge

If it’s given it wouldn’t be the wrong call

 

[nickjdavis]

I thought he initially caught his own foot with the other but the slow mo certainly seemed to indicate contact between the defender and forwards feet.

I dont think the shirt pull (which was slight) was the reason why the forward went down.

 

[nickjdavis]

That Barnsley sub looks like he is about 14!!!

 

[Arthur Wedge]

I thought he initially caught his own foot with the other but the slow mo certainly seemed to indicate contact between the defender and forwards feet.

I dont think the shirt pull (which was slight) was the reason why the forward went down.

Would it have been one of those “not clear and obvious” ?

 

[nickjdavis]

Would it have been one of those “not clear and obvious” ?

In a VAR world it wouldn't have been overturned if given.