The Footie Thread

[SteveW86]

They didn't have a track record in cycling or sailing but seem to be doing ok in those sports so why can't they do the same with football?

I’m not sure they are that successful in sailing, but we will see after the America’s Cup.

Ainslie was already in place as the golden boy of British sailing before a Ineos started funding them. Giles Scott should be steering the boat not Ben anyway.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

They didn't have a track record in cycling or sailing but seem to be doing ok in those sports so why can't they do the same with football?

They didnt and thats why’s they brought in two of the best in those sports - Brailsford and Ainslie - which was my point

No one has said they can’t be successful , but it is hugely different to those other sports

But the simple question was when they were going through the manager search etc and approaching other managers etc who was doing that - was it Richards himself etc

 

[HomerJSimpson]

They didnt and thats why’s they brought in two of the best in those sports - Brailsford and Ainslie - which was my point

No one has said they can’t be successful , but it is hugely different to those other sports

But the simple question was when they were going through the manager search etc and approaching other managers etc who was doing that - was it Richards himself etc

Does it ultimately matter? For whatever reasons they couldn't/didn't get another manager but now have Ashworth on board. I don't see what the issue is with INEOS even if they are untried as football owners. Other people buy clubs and have no previous experience of managing a PL side but they seem to find a way to some degree.

 

[SteveW86]

Does it ultimately matter? For whatever reasons they couldn't/didn't get another manager but now have Ashworth on board. I don't see what the issue is with INEOS even if they are untried as football owners. Other people buy clubs and have no previous experience of managing a PL side but they seem to find a way to some degree.

To be fair, the majority of things discussed on here don’t ultimately matter.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Another "Slow Sports News" GOTCHA moment

 

[HomerJSimpson]

To be fair, the majority of things discussed on here don’t ultimately matter.

Doesn't stop some arguing to the nth degree, especially when they think they are right

 

[PaulMdj]

 

[4LEX]

Looking forward to the two games today, just hope they live up the hype!

 

[Pin-seeker]

Looking forward to the two games today, just hope they live up the hype!

Not sure about the France v Portugal game.
The Spain v Germany should be a belter.

 

[harpo_72]

I want to see Spain win, France vs Portugal will be another feed Ronaldo at the expense of the great opportunity

 

[SteveW86]

Doesn't stop some arguing to the nth degree, especially when they think they are right

That could be said for many people

 

[clubchamp98]

Germans hacked one of spains best players out of the game.

Hope Spain muller them.

 

[clubchamp98]

Be suprized if this finishes 11 a side.
Some very poor tackles .
A Taylor has been lenient up to now.

 

[clubchamp98]

Not a classic as both teams lack a decent CF.

 

[clubchamp98]

How Kroos gets away with so many fouls just amazes me, he should be off.

Germans deserved to get back into it.

 

[Slime]

A truly awful game so far.

 

[Pin-seeker]

A truly awful game so far.

Not at classic which I was expecting,but not awful imo.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

well that will do it

 

[AmandaJR]

Ally "has he got kids watching, it's embarrassing". Too right. It gets worse. Sours the game. Use VAR to book the cheats who ruin the game.

COME ON SPAIN!!!! Yahoo.

 

[Pin-seeker]

What a header that is.