Football Thread 2012/13

[shock33]

2 criminal decisions

[redbloodcell]

When I think "Brazil", the first thing that comes to mind isn't usually "aardvark" to be honest.

Isn't it an Armadillo?

...which makes me think of Dime bars.

[humdrum]

two big calls in the Everton/Newcastle game.

[Commander Jameson]

Isn't it an Armadillo?

"When I think of "Armadillo", the first thing that comes to mind isn't usually "aadvark" to be honest"?

Hmm. Don't think so.

[Naysonymous]

two big calls in the Everton/Newcastle game.

They were both awful, in a lot of ways the second one was worse because it was influenced by the fact that the ref knew he got the first one wrong. You cant 'even things up' with a shitty decision in each direction.

[ManLikeColonel]

What?

You Manc's always resort to the amazing Gerrard. So jealous that he is a good midfielder, and that is what you lack. So butt hurt. Mancy mug mug.

[humdrum]

Fantastic saving tackle by jags.

[Mr Do 71]

Bloody good game this.

[Silent Runner]

What a match this is.

2-2

[SaintM]

What a massive foot in the mouth moment by the commentator then.

Basically compared Everton getting a goal to the Hillsborough report an example of justice.

And then Newcastle go and get a goal up the other end..

[Mr Do 71]

We need another 30 minutes please ref.

[stefcha]

We need another 30 minutes please ref.

Given the officials performance it wouldn't have surprised me.

[pompey88]

That Newcastle break where he didn't play the advantage was an awful decision. The 'goal' was really tight and even seeing the replays it looks like it was a cm either way, so not surprised that wasn't given.

Great game though!

[Zappster]

They were both awful, in a lot of ways the second one was worse because it was influenced by the fact that the ref knew he got the first one wrong. You cant 'even things up' with a shitty decision in each direction.

What do you mean? He's surely relying on the linesman to make that call for the offside. Not that I can really blame the linesman, it was a tight call in that instance, particularly when you have to make the call in real-time.

edit: reading your post again it seems you might be talking about an incident other than the Everton goal disallowed for offside?

[stefcha]

edit: reading your post again it seems you might be talking about an incident other than the Everton goal disallowed for offside?

He's on about Anichebe's not-spotted goal followed by Ben Arfa not being given an obvious play-on advantage while 3 on 1 straight after.

[angel]

What a massive foot in the mouth moment by the commentator then.

Basically compared Everton getting a goal to the Hillsborough report an example of justice.

And then Newcastle go and get a goal up the other end..

Im glad someone else spotted this...and that's 2 occasions this week theres been justice in the city of liverpool. I was like

[DC Lemon]

RIP Brian Woolnough.

He frequently chose the worst papers to write for but I always considered him a proper and passionate football journalist. He'll be a tough act to follow on Sunday Supplement.

[Naysonymous]

Oh wow.

[Mr Do 71]

RIP Brian Woolnough.

He frequently chose the worst papers to write for but I always considered him a proper and passionate football journalist. He'll be a tough act to follow on Sunday Supplement.

It won't be the same

[El Pibe]

sad to hear this news.

[ckny]

Yeah, proper shame. The new fella (can't remember his name) is ok but it misses a certain amount of charm the show once had. Rest in peace, Brian.

[Zappster]

Both the goals in the Malaga vs Zenit match have been wonderful. The pass for the second was superb.

[ckny]

Mind if I ask why you've chosen to watch that match? Not having a pop, just seems curious!

[Rev]

I'd be watching that if it wasn't for Arsenal being on. Go on Malaga, with your unfortunate financial situations!

[Liamness]

To watch Zenit's new signings, i'd guess?

Essien looks pretty happy in his role for Madrid, mostly attacking rather than defending.

[Zappster]

Mind if I ask why you've chosen to watch that match? Not having a pop, just seems curious!

Honestly, i was watching the Dortmund game(they always entertain when I've watched them in recent years, though not so much tonight) on Sky when the goal alert popped up for Isco's goal. I switched over to that game then so I also caught the second goal. To be fair though I've been switching between a few of the games including the Madrid vs City game.

Spoilt for choice, essentially. Love it.

[footle]

I think we've a new definition for "against the run of play" there.

[Liamness]

Well Madrid haven't really made their possession count, don't think they can feel too hard done by. Benzema on for Higuain, fair enough seeing as the latter should've scored on a few occasions.

*edit*

Bloody hell, City were wide open then for Marcelo then!

[Timmo]

What a penis Dzeko is, Toure basically does everything and he doesn't even acknowledge him before his point to his name. You're a poor nan's Balotelli, mate.

[exwhyzed]

We have a game on our hands now