The Footie Thread

[ColchesterFC]

This ref is terrible. He's been far too quick with his whistle throughout and seems to be falling for all the falling over that refs were rightly letting go earlier in the tournament.

And I can't believe he's buying all these "injuries" that the Italian players are claiming to have. Giving a free kick to the keeper for jumping in to his own defender is poor. He certainly won't be getting another game in the tournament.

 

[fundy]

2 more italians been shot lol

 

[ColchesterFC]

It needs calling out for what it is - cheating. The commentator saying that "it's part of the game" is excusing players cheating. It's not "dark arts" or "clever play", it's blatant cheating.

 

[harpo_72]

It needs calling out for what it is - cheating. The commentator saying that "it's part of the game" is excusing players cheating.

But it’s the ref who has to do it.
The point is it is deemed acceptable .. but Spain next

 

[Deleted member 15344]

This ref is terrible. He's been far too quick with his whistle throughout and seems to be falling for all the falling over that refs were rightly letting go earlier in the tournament.

And I can't believe he's buying all these "injuries" that the Italian players are claiming to have. Giving a free kick to the keeper for jumping in to his own defender is poor. He certainly won't be getting another game in the tournament.

He is really poor - has no control in the game and allowed the Italians to get away with all the tricks - his watch also doesn’t seem to work , only 5 mins of added time when the player was down for at least 6 mins alone

 

[Slime]

I don't like Spain, but I hope they give these horrible cheats an absolute battering.

 

[fundy]

I don't like Spain, but I hope they give these horrible cheats an absolute battering.

yeah you wont see any of that from the Spaniards

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Italy, best team in the comp so far, so why do I dislike them so much!! Loads of talent, superb workrate, passion etc, but why the diving and cheating and rolling around!

 

[Blue in Munich]

Some game this. Worthy of the final and more

Having only watched the second half the abiding memory will be that it showcased almost everything that spoils the modern game in terms of cheating & time wasting.

 

[Deleted member 29109]

Spain v Italy will be a who can fall over the best competition.

 

[Slime]

yeah you wont see any of that from the Spaniards

I get that, but this lot seem to take it to a whole new level.
It'll be a horrible watch.

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Italians to be all in isolation and have to forfeit the next game after those celebrations

 

[Blue in Munich]

yeah you wont see any of that from the Spaniards

What do you reckon, ball in play for about 20 minutes in the semi?

 

[fundy]

What do you reckon, ball in play for about 2o minutes in the sei?

not even i wouldnt have thought

 

[fundy]

Having only watched the second half the abiding memory will be that it showcased almost everything that spoils the modern game in terms of cheating & time wasting.

watch the first half highlights, about as good as 45 mins of neutral footie gets

 

[Slime]

What do you reckon, ball in play for about 2o minutes in the sei?

Ooh, you been on the pop tonight?

 

[Deleted member 29109]

I get that, but this lot seem to take it to a whole new level.
It'll be a horrible watch.

Not quite as bad as Portugal.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Portugal have been the kings of the con and diving recently

 

[Italian outcast]

Sir but..Sir .but.. the bad men wasted time at the end

 

[ColchesterFC]

Sir but..Sir .but.. the bad men wasted time at the end

Not just at the end. They were at it throughout.