The Footie Thread

[Lord Tyrion]

I think we’re in different eras now.
Back then he wasn’t picked as he was at a small club, his tracking back etc is a false excuse imo Especially as he was usually our second striker, and I don’t recall shearer, sheringham, Owen, Fowler etc really putting in defensive shifts. It’s just because he was playing a little deeper people seem to see him as midfielder.
The treatment of grealish is shocking imo, the Only reason we should play two defensive midfielders is if we accept that the attackers aren’t Expected to do the ugly work.

I think I probably didn't phrase that too well. I meant that when you are a big fish in a, relatively, small pond you are given far more freedom. I like that, some players shouldn't have restrictions placed on them. Let them do their damage with a clear mind.

 

[Papas1982]

I think I probably didn't phrase that too well. I meant that when you are a big fish in a, relatively, small pond you are given far more freedom. I like that, some players shouldn't have restrictions placed on them. Let them do their damage with a clear mind.

That’s fair.

imo for both players mentioned though the big fish thing is a little harsh. it’s said about keepers to, great shot stoppers when busy, but can’t crack it at top level. I think generally that’s quite clear to see, but for attacking players (with proven records) usually I’d expect someone creative to thrive with a massive move up. Hopefully Jack gets a move and proves otherwise.

 

[Piece]

Wtf? Martin Dubravka! ???

 

[HowlingGale]

TFFT. A goalkeeping error that takes the heat off Marshall ?

 

[Slime]

The Spaniards are certainly not shy when it comes to hitting the deck.
Slovakia ........................ that's an anagram of shambles, give or take!

 

[Pin-seeker]

 

[YandaB]

Well, as it stands Germany are going home and we play Hungary, who would have thought! Long way to go though.

 

[Beezerk]

Well, as it stands Germany are going home and we play Hungary, who would have thought! Long way to go though.

We play Portugal as it stands.

 

[YandaB]

We play Portugal as it stands.

Ah, yes, needs France to win too for that part.

 

[Beezerk]

Ah, yes, needs France to win too for that part.

Germany are going to get a hat full though surely

 

[SteveW86]

Is that really a penalty!?!?!

 

[pokerjoke]

Is that really a penalty!?!?!

100%
If that was in the middle of the park a red all day long.
Cracking elbow though

 

[fundy]

Is that really a penalty!?!?!

of course it is lol, he elbowed him in the head, lucky its yellow not red surely

 

[ColchesterFC]

So annoying watching the players surrounding the refs and asking them to check VAR. It's a penalty so VAR is going to check it anyway. Would love to see a ref start booking players that surround them. Just one after another until they get the message.

 

[GreiginFife]

100%
If that was in the middle of the park a red all day long.
Cracking elbow though

Pretty much most challenges keepers put in would be fouls/cards elsewhere on the pitch, but it wasn't elsewhere and he got the ball first.
Both went for the ball and keeper got a touch on it before connecting with the man. Sore one yes, but terrible call.

 

[fundy]

Pretty much most challenges keepers put in would be fouls/cards elsewhere on the pitch, but it wasn't elsewhere and he got the ball first.
Both went for the ball and keeper got a touch on it before connecting with the man. Sore one yes, but terrible call.

so a keeper can be reckless if he wins the ball but other players cant? wheres that in the rules?

 

[SteveW86]

With the amount of protection keepers get in the game normally, plus the fact he got the ball first I’m surprised that’s a penalty.

Yes, he’s caught him after the ball and it’s a hit in the face, but no different to when a keeper punches the ball mid air and clatters into a group of players….

 

[GreiginFife]

so a keeper can be reckless if he wins the ball but other players cant? wheres that in the rules?

Keepers are "reckless" in many ways compared to what's acceptable in the outfield. Where is it in the rules that the keeper can't challenge for a ball with his hands?

 

[fundy]

Keepers are "reckless" in many ways compared to what's acceptable in the outfield. Where is it in the rules that the keeper can't challenge for a ball with his hands?

its not a penalty because he challenged for the ball with his hands, its because he was reckless and cleaned the attacker out with an elbow in a dangerous manner

 

[GreiginFife]

So anytime a keeper slides in at speed and wipes a player out while collecting a ball (that would be deemed reckless in outfield) is a penalty?

Fair enough.