The Footie Thread

[fundy]

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.

i dont agree with the rules as they are but they cant apply them in some situations and not others surely, why should it be different for keepers in the box? reckless is reckless surely

 

[Deleted member 29109]

I'm a goalkeeper and thought that was a penalty. You'd probably get away with it on a Sunday morning though.

 

[fundy]

lol this one may be a bit softer

 

[GreiginFife]

i dont agree with the rules as they are but they cant apply them in some situations and not others surely, why should it be different for keepers in the box? reckless is reckless surely

It's subjective. Keepers always have more latitude with challenges because of the way that the game is played in that area.

We won't agree on the subjective nature with all probability and the world will still turn. In that instance, the keeper had the right to challenge for the ball and connected ball first then player, if he hadn't gone for it and Portugal scored, he'd probably be slaughtered for not doing so.

 

[SteveW86]

Oooh another one to discuss

 

[GreiginFife]

lol this one may be a bit softer

Is this Boris's levelling up?

 

[fundy]

It's subjective. Keepers always have more latitude with challenges because of the way that the game is played in that area.

We won't agree on the subjective nature with all probability and the world will still turn. In that instance, the keeper had the right to challenge for the ball and connected ball first then player, if he hadn't gone for it and Portugal scored, he'd probably be slaughtered for not doing so.

prob best we agree to disagree then lol

 

[Billysboots]

Never a penalty. Awful decision. France have had a big break there.

 

[fundy]

i backed both sides to score in the first half so prob shouldnt be complaining haha

could get nice and tasty second half this game now

 

[GreiginFife]

prob best we agree to disagree then lol

The way of the world mate (if only others got it )

 

[BrianM]

France out of jail after that first half performance.
I don’t think either were penalties.

 

[AmandaJR]

The way of the world mate (if only others got it )

Refreshing - bit rare in these parts and especially this thread! You two could have had pages to debate your different opinions...opportunity wasted

 

[Blue in Munich]

Is there a way of muting Jermaine Jenas? Never in the field of football commentary has so much been spoken by one man.

 

[Billysboots]

Is there a way of muting Jermaine Jenas? Never in the field of football commentary has so much been spoken by one man.

Hmmmm. Glenn Hoddle?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Is there a way of muting Jermaine Jenas? Never in the field of football commentary has so much been spoken by one man.

He is the epitome of bland ?. So bad I'm surprised BT haven't hired him.

 

[pokerjoke]

England are in serious trouble if playing France or Portugal
They will both try and cheat to get a victory.

 

[AmandaJR]

He is the epitome of bland ?. So bad I'm surprised BT haven't hired him.

Weirdly that's why I quite like him...not sure if he talks rubbish or not as I can just zone him out!

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Weirdly that's why I quite like him...not sure if he talks rubbish or not as I can just zone him out!

Ha ha. Not sure his agent could use that to sell his punditry. "So dull you wont hear him" ?

 

[GreiginFife]

Refreshing - bit rare in these parts and especially this thread! You two could have had pages to debate your different opinions...opportunity wasted

Making my cup of tea took precedence

 

[Piece]

Am I watching a different game? Lloris was second to the ball and cleaned out the man. Definite pen.

The other pen was laughable. Right back doing his job and a type of incident you see every game.