The English Football Thread

Mojo · 11-08-2010, 07:25 AM

Oh without a doubt, this proposition won't actually be introduced but It's interesting, at least.

The deployment of referee's to specific matches, based on form and reputation is something that is already in place and likewise I believe this also applies to which league a referee is appointed to. However clubs don't really seem to have any involvement in these decisions. Whether or not they should or not is arguable but given how frequently a manager is talking to the press complaining about decisions that have been made, would it really be such a bad thing simply to allow clubs to officially rate or rank the performance of the referee assigned to their matches?

Mojo · 11-08-2010, 07:41 AM

BBC Sport - Football - Man City will appeal against Mario Balotelli's red card
This is a joke too.

"I absolutely do not agree with the referee about this sending-off," Mancini said. "A red card for what?"

If you need that explaining to you son, then I question your intelligence.

stephenbaby1 · 11-10-2010, 08:06 PM

I love Arsenal instead of liverpool but I love Torres. Cesc is my favorite player.

TheCunningStunt · 11-13-2010, 07:59 PM

Lolerpool!

Mojo · 11-15-2010, 08:28 AM

Chelsea 0 - 3 Sunderland

I am still somewhat stunned by taking three points at Stamford Bridge, and with the ease we took them. Two absolutely quality goals and a massive fail from Ashley Cole which was a source of much amusement, not to mention Bolo's dancing.

It was great to see Bruce line up the way he did. Two upfront and an attacking minded midfield rather than Gyan upfront on his own and the rest behind the ball to park the bus, which I admit I was expecting.

It could and probably should have been 5 or 6 in the end. Great response after the humiliation away at St. James' the other week.

TheCunningStunt · 11-15-2010, 11:13 AM

442 is dead...

Sunderland

Bruce

Gyan

United

Should have won

Mojo · 11-15-2010, 12:51 PM

United were awful mate. Did exceptionally well to suddenly spring into gear and dominate the last 20 minutes after their second went in. They were a completely different team. However for 70 minutes they looked absolutely dire.

Also I would bow to Gyan right now as well. Until the Chelsea game, he was the only other player in the squad who had scored for us apart from Bent. With Bent out injured, we could well be lurking around the relegation zone right now if it wasn't for Gyan making quick work of getting to grips with the Premier League and making a habit of finding the net. He's been reliable and I think at times we have put everything on his shoulders. A weaker player would have crumbled after being given so much responsibility so soon.

TheCunningStunt · 11-15-2010, 01:06 PM

I meant when we were 2-2, we should have gotten a third.
They were there for the taking in the last 4 minutes, I expected us to get it.
We were great for the first 15 minutes and then decided to play like retards.
We did play awful, but we still should have won.

Bruce's best transfer, hands down.

right-track · 11-16-2010, 04:56 PM

Got to share this;

MoonlitSunshine · 11-16-2010, 06:41 PM

how much of a twat would you feel if you were that guy...

11-08-2010, 07:25 AM	#3191 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Oh without a doubt, this proposition won't actually be introduced but It's interesting, at least. The deployment of referee's to specific matches, based on form and reputation is something that is already in place and likewise I believe this also applies to which league a referee is appointed to. However clubs don't really seem to have any involvement in these decisions. Whether or not they should or not is arguable but given how frequently a manager is talking to the press complaining about decisions that have been made, would it really be such a bad thing simply to allow clubs to officially rate or rank the performance of the referee assigned to their matches? __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

11-08-2010, 07:41 AM	#3192 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	BBC Sport - Football - Man City will appeal against Mario Balotelli's red card This is a joke too. "I absolutely do not agree with the referee about this sending-off," Mancini said. "A red card for what?" If you need that explaining to you son, then I question your intelligence. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

11-13-2010, 07:59 PM	#3194 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	Lolerpool! __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

11-15-2010, 08:28 AM	#3195 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Chelsea 0 - 3 Sunderland I am still somewhat stunned by taking three points at Stamford Bridge, and with the ease we took them. Two absolutely quality goals and a massive fail from Ashley Cole which was a source of much amusement, not to mention Bolo's dancing. It was great to see Bruce line up the way he did. Two upfront and an attacking minded midfield rather than Gyan upfront on his own and the rest behind the ball to park the bus, which I admit I was expecting. It could and probably should have been 5 or 6 in the end. Great response after the humiliation away at St. James' the other week. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

11-15-2010, 11:13 AM	#3196 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	442 is dead... Sunderland Bruce Gyan United Should have won __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

11-10-2010, 08:06 PM	#3193 (permalink)
stephenbaby1 Groupie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1	I love Arsenal instead of liverpool but I love Torres. Cesc is my favorite player.

11-15-2010, 12:51 PM	#3197 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	United were awful mate. Did exceptionally well to suddenly spring into gear and dominate the last 20 minutes after their second went in. They were a completely different team. However for 70 minutes they looked absolutely dire. Also I would bow to Gyan right now as well. Until the Chelsea game, he was the only other player in the squad who had scored for us apart from Bent. With Bent out injured, we could well be lurking around the relegation zone right now if it wasn't for Gyan making quick work of getting to grips with the Premier League and making a habit of finding the net. He's been reliable and I think at times we have put everything on his shoulders. A weaker player would have crumbled after being given so much responsibility so soon. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

11-15-2010, 01:06 PM	#3198 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	I meant when we were 2-2, we should have gotten a third. They were there for the taking in the last 4 minutes, I expected us to get it. We were great for the first 15 minutes and then decided to play like retards. We did play awful, but we still should have won. Bruce's best transfer, hands down. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

11-16-2010, 04:56 PM	#3199 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Got to share this;

11-16-2010, 06:41 PM	#3200 (permalink)
MoonlitSunshine Dat's Der Bunny! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,088	how much of a twat would you feel if you were that guy... __________________ "I found it eventually, at the bottom of a locker in a disused laboratory, with a sign on the door saying "Beware of the Leopard". Ever thought of going into Advertising?" - Arthur Dent