He was bored, watching that game ? It was bonkers, will be one of the most exciting games of the season.
Swango1980
Well-known member
It is all about opinions. Roy Keane also said he was bored watching it. Sure, it is good to have a few talking points, but he felt the quality was just poor.
I can see people having that view. When the ball is only in play for 23 minutes out of 57 in 1st half, then I can imagine fans who just want to watch football get a bit frustrated
Tashyboy
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If that was the Kop he would be ecstatic
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Another good win in Europe last night for the boys and now a point away from qualification into the next round!
Would like to top the group though! Avoid a Europa League drop down for an additional game if we do!
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Would like to top the group though! Avoid a Europa League drop down for an additional game if we do!
UTV
When the ball was in play, it was all action. It doesn't need to be world class to be exciting and action packed. Add in the crowd, the pace of play, tension, backs against the wall, 5 goals, 5 disallowed goals, 2 sendings off, it was a great watch. It would be a boring world if we all thought the same but that was quite a spectacle. As for Roy, what does excite Roy? Grumpy beggar
In terms of how many minutes the ball is in play, in a 'normal' game the ball is in play far less than we would expect, hence the amount of extra time being played. It is not only this game where the figures look wonky.
Swango1980
Well-known member
Yes, the ball is in play a lot less than we expect. However, this still seemed to be overly excessive in the specific game we are talking about.When the ball was in play, it was all action. It doesn't need to be world class to be exciting and action packed. Add in the crowd, the pace of play, tension, backs against the wall, 5 goals, 5 disallowed goals, 2 sendings off, it was a great watch. It would be a boring world if we all thought the same but that was quite a spectacle. As for Roy, what does excite Roy? Grumpy beggar
In terms of how many minutes the ball is in play, in a 'normal' game the ball is in play far less than we would expect, hence the amount of extra time being played. It is not only this game where the figures look wonky.
I could go and watch Sunday league football, see a team win 9-8, and still be bored. There could be 2 or 3 sendings off, goals galore, and still a pretty rubbish game to watch.
Keane also acknowledges the first part of the game, where Spurs played well, was actually good. However, it simply turned into a bit of a farce. The entertainment came from major incidents, sendings off, VAR drama, etc rather than the football. The VAR drama is probably a negative for most to be honest, as it adds to the waiting around to see what decision may or may not be made. By the time the decision has come, it has almost dampened your spirits to either outcome
But, as I said, it is about opinions. Even if someone thinks it is the most amazing game they have ever seen in their life time (and I felt it was more entertaining than most), I can empathize with others that thought it was a fairly poor game to watch. Most games are when a team goes down to 10 men, and certainly 9 men. Just because Spurs continued to attack, they only got praise because Chelsea were so poor at attacking until very late on. Had Chelsea punished them earlier and got a bit of daylight between them in the score, Spurs would have simply looked rubbish and their tactics would have been torn to shreds in the media.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Yes but for the fans in the stadium all the 21 mins of extra time were spent twiddling their thumbs as VAR tells you diddly squat.
Reemul
Head Pro
Yeah I know, 21 mins doing nothing, how could I cope, woe is me...
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Winning the group is the best way, like you say you miss the drop downs, and you get an extended rest for the players
Jensen
Tour Rookie
I only saw this on the breakfast news today. Thank goodness for Sky, as I had to rewind it for another laugh.
Klopps reaction is class particularly when he asks the question “of whose idea it was to have the post match there” followed by “wow”
Absolute class I was crying with laughter. Made even better by his accent
4LEX
Well-known member
Spurs doing Spurs things 
paddyc
Challenge Tour Pro
Oops it's all gone Spursy
Bazzatron
Q-School Graduate
Swango1980
Well-known member
O good, looks like a hamstring injury for Hojlund. Eriksen injured in 1st half as well
I’ve still got my boots.
Good win for Everton. Away at Palace isn't easy and we scored 3 goals 
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Am I going to be able to enjoy this season? Not be hiding behind a cushion? Good stuff
.Am I going to be able to enjoy this season? Not be hiding behind a cushion? Good stuff
Dando
Q-School Graduate
you’ll be far too good for Man U!
Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
Good win for Everton. Away at Palace isn't easy and we scored 3 goals
Am I going to be able to enjoy this season? Not be hiding behind a cushion? Good stuff
The less I watch the better we do.
Keep your eyes closed thenThe less I watch the better we do.
.Dyche has worked out a system, round pegs in round holes, and it's working.
