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The Footie Thread

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Swango1980 said:
For the benefit of clubchamp98, I have just heard another person saying that Nunez did not headbutt Anderson. On Talksport, Didi Hamann said it was not a head butt, and felt Nunez just walked into Anderson.

OK, it did promote chuckles from the others on the show (as if he had just claimed the earth was flat). But, I have now at least heard one other person saying it wasn't a headbutt, following my claim on Post 29726 that you were the only one I had heard make that claim.
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As you're keen on accuracy, I think there have actually been 3 of us in this conversation who've said it.
 
RichA said:
As you're keen on accuracy, I think there have actually been 3 of us in this conversation who've said it.
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I am. But I obviously overlooked your post amongst everything else. So, technically clubchamp98 was the only one I heard make that claim, until I heard Didi. So, hopefully the accuracy in my words still stands :)
 
Swango1980 said:
For the benefit of clubchamp98, I have just heard another person saying that Nunez did not headbutt Anderson. On Talksport, Didi Hamann said it was not a head butt, and felt Nunez just walked into Anderson.

OK, it did promote chuckles from the others on the show (as if he had just claimed the earth was flat). But, I have now at least heard one other person saying it wasn't a headbutt, following my claim on Post 29726 that you were the only one I had heard make that claim.
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For me when I heard head butt I opened twitter to view the video

I was utterly disappointed. Whilst yes still a red etc not saying that but I was expecting proper Zidane style headbutt

Underwhelming
 
pauljames87 said:
For me when I heard head butt I opened twitter to view the video

I was utterly disappointed. Whilst yes still a red etc not saying that but I was expecting proper Zidane style headbutt

Underwhelming
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with all the play acting that goes on within football, the number of times something is done properly is very rare. Even Zidane heatbutted the guy in the chest.

Has anyone ever landed a proper punch or headbutt in the premier league era? I can’t think of any.
 
SteveW86 said:
with all the play acting that goes on within football, the number of times something is done properly is very rare. Even Zidane heatbutted the guy in the chest.

Has anyone ever landed a proper punch or headbutt in the premier league era? I can’t think of any.
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Not sure about the Premier League.

I remember Leonardo's elbow in the 1994 World Cup (I think). And, Ortega's headbutt on Van Der Sar, as he stood up and butt him right in the jaw.
 
SteveW86 said:
with all the play acting that goes on within football, the number of times something is done properly is very rare. Even Zidane heatbutted the guy in the chest.

Has anyone ever landed a proper punch or headbutt in the premier league era? I can’t think of any.
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It always makes me chuckle when a mele occurs, Sunday was a good example. Two people puff their chests out, players, back room staff run from all over, invariably making it worse. Pushing and shoving takes place, lots of posturing. No one is ever at actual risk of harm.

The best thing is for everyone to stay out of it, the two players soon realise how stupid they look and normal service resumes.
 
Lord Tyrion said:
It always makes me chuckle when a mele occurs, Sunday was a good example. Two people puff their chests out, players, back room staff run from all over, invariably making it worse. Pushing and shoving takes place, lots of posturing. No one is ever at actual risk of harm.

The best thing is for everyone to stay out of it, the two players soon realise how stupid they look and normal service resumes.
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Atleast in rugby when it kicks off, it properly kicks off.
 
SteveW86 said:
with all the play acting that goes on within football, the number of times something is done properly is very rare. Even Zidane heatbutted the guy in the chest.

Has anyone ever landed a proper punch or headbutt in the premier league era? I can’t think of any.
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Doesn't say much for all the heading practice they supposedly do!:rolleyes:
 
Swango1980 said:
I heard that rumour, yes.

Such a weird one for me. Clearly, it is a sign of Man Utd's disastrous transfer policy and planning, that yet again they need to consider going out to try and get a quick fix.

However, we have Ronaldo and Martial as strikers. Ronaldo doesn't want to be there and may well end up leaving. I call Martial a striker, but he is probably not much more of a striker than Rashford or Elanga, and clearly cannot be relied upon based on his history at the club. I also cannot see United going out and buying a young hot prospect for the future with such a limited time to go. They can't seem to get any decent deals done very well.

So, if United bought Vardy, I would actually be happy enough in the short term. Could be a disaster, maybe he'd be injured all the time. But, he seems the sort of guy that has loads of energy, a strong character and will really get in the faces of opponents. I would give anything just to see a player wear the Utd shirt and have a bit of fight in them. I would even take Tyson Fury in defence. He'd be awful, but he'd have character :)
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I don't think he would go. Few years ago Arsenal showed interest and he elected to stay at Leicester. Can't see any reason why he wouldn't say the same now. Unless Leicester actually want to make some money off him before he retires and push him out the door.
 
SteveW86 said:
with all the play acting that goes on within football, the number of times something is done properly is very rare. Even Zidane heatbutted the guy in the chest.

Has anyone ever landed a proper punch or headbutt in the premier league era? I can’t think of any.
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Exactly. A headbutt has it's own meaning in football parlance. It just means putting your head on them really, from about an inch away. Not sure a punch has been thrown since the days of Dyer and Bowyer. :ROFLMAO:
 
Orikoru said:
I don't think he would go. Few years ago Arsenal showed interest and he elected to stay at Leicester. Can't see any reason why he wouldn't say the same now. Unless Leicester actually want to make some money off him before he retires and push him out the door.
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I don't see it happening either, for several reasons. Although I'm unsure what direction Leicester are going in at the moment. Lack of transfers and apparently some of their top players on the verge of leaving. Would this be the time for Vardy to cash in on a move, although he isn't doing too badly at Leicester anyway, being on £140,000 per week.
 
Swango1980 said:
I don't see it happening either, for several reasons. Although I'm unsure what direction Leicester are going in at the moment. Lack of transfers and apparently some of their top players on the verge of leaving. Would this be the time for Vardy to cash in on a move, although he isn't doing too badly at Leicester anyway, being on £140,000 per week.
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The more I think of it, it would make sense for him to pick up a signing on fee and a big two-year contract when he's about to turn 36. I just think he loves Leicester and wouldn't necessarily want to play elsewhere now.
 
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