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  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited June 2020 Posts: 17,757
    BonSimonLeBon_1 wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    DaltonCraig007 wrote: »
    @Torgeirtrap Arjen Robben has un-retired, and will play at FC Groningen for the 2020-2021 Eridivisie season!


    Well this was a surprise! Do anyone more familiar with FC Groningen know if this was expected to happen, or did the news drop out of the blue?

    He must be ancient!

    He's still only 36, three years younger than Zlatan, and six years younger than Buffon…
    DaltonCraig007 wrote: »
    The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations has been delayed to January 2022; the female competition of the AFCON has been canceled.

    https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/53239849

    Makes you wonder if the Euros will go ahead as planned next year.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Players that rely on pace often have shorter careers unless they can adapt there game, Giggs is a great example of extending a career as he transformed himself from a great winger to a very good central midfielder in his latter years.
  • BonSimonLeBon_1BonSimonLeBon_1
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Players that rely on pace often have shorter careers unless they can adapt there game, Giggs is a great example of extending a career as he transformed himself from a great winger to a very good central midfielder in his latter years.

    That's where Michael Owen fell short, once his pace had gone he didn't have much left.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,153
    BonSimonLeBon_1 wrote: »
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Players that rely on pace often have shorter careers unless they can adapt there game, Giggs is a great example of extending a career as he transformed himself from a great winger to a very good central midfielder in his latter years.

    That's where Michael Owen fell short, once his pace had gone he didn't have much left.

    Agree at his explosive best Owen was unstoppable though once his hamstrings started giving him issues and further issues it was all down hill.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Players that rely on pace often have shorter careers unless they can adapt there game, Giggs is a great example of extending a career as he transformed himself from a great winger to a very good central midfielder in his latter years.

    Very true, though I didn't expect Robben to retire that early. Looks like he missed football too much!
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited July 2020 Posts: 17,757

    Incorrect penalty decisions were made by the video assistant referee in all three of Thursday's games, the Premier League has told BBC Match of the Day.

    Bruno Fernandes won a spot-kick which he scored in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Aston Villa.

    James Ward-Prowse hit the bar after a disputed penalty as Southampton drew 1-1 with Everton.

    And Tottenham should have had a penalty for a Joshua King shove on Harry Kane in a 0-0 draw with Bournemouth.

    The Premier League confirmed United and Southampton should not have been given penalties, but Tottenham should have been awarded one.

    How can they make so many mistakes, over and over again? :-?
  • BonSimonLeBon_1BonSimonLeBon_1
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    Torgeirtrap wrote: »

    Incorrect penalty decisions were made by the video assistant referee in all three of Thursday's games, the Premier League has told BBC Match of the Day.

    Bruno Fernandes won a spot-kick which he scored in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Aston Villa.

    James Ward-Prowse hit the bar after a disputed penalty as Southampton drew 1-1 with Everton.

    And Tottenham should have had a penalty for a Joshua King shove on Harry Kane in a 0-0 draw with Bournemouth.

    The Premier League confirmed United and Southampton should not have been given penalties, but Tottenham should have been awarded one.

    How can they make so many mistakes, over and over again? :-?

    VAR is only supposed to be used when there is a clear and obvious error, so in theory VAR should pretty much never make mistakes ...
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
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  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,757
    BonSimonLeBon_1 wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »

    Incorrect penalty decisions were made by the video assistant referee in all three of Thursday's games, the Premier League has told BBC Match of the Day.

    Bruno Fernandes won a spot-kick which he scored in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Aston Villa.

    James Ward-Prowse hit the bar after a disputed penalty as Southampton drew 1-1 with Everton.

    And Tottenham should have had a penalty for a Joshua King shove on Harry Kane in a 0-0 draw with Bournemouth.

    The Premier League confirmed United and Southampton should not have been given penalties, but Tottenham should have been awarded one.

    How can they make so many mistakes, over and over again? :-?

    VAR is only supposed to be used when there is a clear and obvious error, so in theory VAR should pretty much never make mistakes ...

    Yet it happens…
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
    edited July 2020 Posts: 15,718
    Manchester City will play in the Champions League next season after the club’s two-year ban from European football has been overturned.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited July 2020 Posts: 25,153
    DaltonCraig007 wrote: »
    Manchester City will play in the Champions League next season after the club’s two-year ban from European football has been overturned.

    https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/12026916/manchester-city-to-play-in-champions-league-next-season-after-european-ban-overturned
    Was just about to post this lol Not surprised, there have been rumours this would be the outcome the last few days.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Didn't really believe that City would see a ban from European football, so no surprises here.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,153
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Didn't really believe that City would see a ban from European football, so no surprises here.

    Would appear to make mockery of financial fair play, why did UEFA ban them in the first place. I think the public should see the figures involved.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
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    It's great news for City....The Champions League more than anything, has been what they consider to be an 'Elusive Trophy'.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,153

    City being fined 10 million Euros instead
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited July 2020 Posts: 17,757
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Didn't really believe that City would see a ban from European football, so no surprises here.

    Would appear to make mockery of financial fair play, why did UEFA ban them in the first place. I think the public should see the figures involved.

    It's a mockery for sure. To quote Arseblog on Twitter:
    FFP - Fucking Failed Project

    ____

    :))
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited July 2020 Posts: 25,153
    'DISGRACEFUL and DISASTER!' Mourinho, Klopp, Pep and Arteta react to Man City appeal win

    Jose makes a lot of sense
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    edited July 2020 Posts: 17,757
    Fire_and_Ice_Returns wrote: »
    'DISGRACEFUL and DISASTER!' Mourinho, Klopp, Pep and Arteta react to Man City appeal win

    Jose makes a lot of sense

    It will be interesting to see the long term ramifications of this…
  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
    edited July 2020 Posts: 15,718
    The Premier League summer transfer window will be open from July 27 until October 5, followed by a domestic-only window from October 5-16.

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    FIFA have confirmed the schedule for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with the opening game at 10am on Monday, November 21 and four matches per day during the group stage.

    Kick-off times for the first two rounds of matches will be at 10am, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm (UK times). Kick-off times in the final round of group games and knock-out round matches will be at 3pm and 7pm (UK times)
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    :-?

  • DaltonCraig007DaltonCraig007 They say, "Evil prevails when good men fail to act." What they ought to say is, "Evil prevails."
    Posts: 15,718
    Five substitutes to be allowed for 2020-21 season. Each competition will be free to decide whether they want to use the additional substitutes next season.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
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    Alexander-Arnold only got a yellow for this challenge. Nketiah got a red after VAR review for a similar challenge only a couple of games ago. Must be different sets of rules depending on which team the player plays for.

  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
    Posts: 4,247
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Alexander-Arnold only got a yellow for this challenge. Nketiah got a red after VAR review for a similar challenge only a couple of games ago. Must be different sets of rules depending on which team the player plays for.


    Honestly, am watching the match right now....I don't understand that particular officiating, Arnold should have been sent off as well.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,757
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Alexander-Arnold only got a yellow for this challenge. Nketiah got a red after VAR review for a similar challenge only a couple of games ago. Must be different sets of rules depending on which team the player plays for.


    Honestly, am watching the match right now....I don't understand that particular officiating, Arnold should have been sent off as well.

    It will no doubt end with Alexander-Arnold scoring the winner now, just to make things even worse.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
    Posts: 4,247
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Alexander-Arnold only got a yellow for this challenge. Nketiah got a red after VAR review for a similar challenge only a couple of games ago. Must be different sets of rules depending on which team the player plays for.


    Honestly, am watching the match right now....I don't understand that particular officiating, Arnold should have been sent off as well.

    It will no doubt end with Alexander-Arnold scoring the winner now, just to make things even worse.

    That would really break my heart. Arsenal have not won against Liverpool for years now. The least Arsenal do is to draw at the Emirates, then get humiliated at Anfield....I just hope Arsenal wins tonight.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
    Posts: 4,247
    Yesssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....The Gunners break the Jinx.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,757
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Alexander-Arnold only got a yellow for this challenge. Nketiah got a red after VAR review for a similar challenge only a couple of games ago. Must be different sets of rules depending on which team the player plays for.


    Honestly, am watching the match right now....I don't understand that particular officiating, Arnold should have been sent off as well.

    It will no doubt end with Alexander-Arnold scoring the winner now, just to make things even worse.

    That would really break my heart. Arsenal have not won against Liverpool for years now. The least Arsenal do is to draw at the Emirates, then get humiliated at Anfield....I just hope Arsenal wins tonight.
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Yesssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....The Gunners break the Jinx.

    First PL win over Liverpool since 2015, actually!
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
    Posts: 4,247
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Alexander-Arnold only got a yellow for this challenge. Nketiah got a red after VAR review for a similar challenge only a couple of games ago. Must be different sets of rules depending on which team the player plays for.


    Honestly, am watching the match right now....I don't understand that particular officiating, Arnold should have been sent off as well.

    It will no doubt end with Alexander-Arnold scoring the winner now, just to make things even worse.

    That would really break my heart. Arsenal have not won against Liverpool for years now. The least Arsenal do is to draw at the Emirates, then get humiliated at Anfield....I just hope Arsenal wins tonight.
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Yesssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....The Gunners break the Jinx.

    First PL win over Liverpool since 2015, actually!

    Wow! What a wait!...It was worth it though. It's good for confidence ahead of the FA cup semifinal against Man City at Wembley.
  • TorgeirtrapTorgeirtrap
    Posts: 17,757
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Alexander-Arnold only got a yellow for this challenge. Nketiah got a red after VAR review for a similar challenge only a couple of games ago. Must be different sets of rules depending on which team the player plays for.


    Honestly, am watching the match right now....I don't understand that particular officiating, Arnold should have been sent off as well.

    It will no doubt end with Alexander-Arnold scoring the winner now, just to make things even worse.

    That would really break my heart. Arsenal have not won against Liverpool for years now. The least Arsenal do is to draw at the Emirates, then get humiliated at Anfield....I just hope Arsenal wins tonight.
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Yesssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....The Gunners break the Jinx.

    First PL win over Liverpool since 2015, actually!

    Wow! What a wait!...It was worth it though. It's good for confidence ahead of the FA cup semifinal against Man City at Wembley.

    It's much needed, that's for sure. Won't expect Arsenal to manage to beat City, but with the cup very likely being the only shot at European football next season, they have to try.
  • GadgetManGadgetMan Lagos, Nigeria
    Posts: 4,247
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Torgeirtrap wrote: »
    Alexander-Arnold only got a yellow for this challenge. Nketiah got a red after VAR review for a similar challenge only a couple of games ago. Must be different sets of rules depending on which team the player plays for.


    Honestly, am watching the match right now....I don't understand that particular officiating, Arnold should have been sent off as well.

    It will no doubt end with Alexander-Arnold scoring the winner now, just to make things even worse.

    That would really break my heart. Arsenal have not won against Liverpool for years now. The least Arsenal do is to draw at the Emirates, then get humiliated at Anfield....I just hope Arsenal wins tonight.
    GadgetMan wrote: »
    Yesssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....The Gunners break the Jinx.

    First PL win over Liverpool since 2015, actually!

    Wow! What a wait!...It was worth it though. It's good for confidence ahead of the FA cup semifinal against Man City at Wembley.

    It's much needed, that's for sure. Won't expect Arsenal to manage to beat City, but with the cup very likely being the only shot at European football next season, they have to try.

    Yeah, true.
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