Football The 2018/2019 Season Thread

[Scouse]

Actually no, it isn't solely based on if you get the ball first.

Agree.

He was also A) on the ground, B) looking at the ball, and (importantly) - C) led one-footed.

 

[Embattle]

D) hit the players standing leg with his leading foot, even if he didn't hit the other players leg it could still come under carelessness/recklessness thus bound to get a yellow.

 

[Scouse]

D) hit the players standing leg with his leading foot, even if he didn't hit the other players leg it could still come under carelessness/recklessness thus bound to get a yellow.

Worst case it's a "contentious" decision.

These aren't red blinkers I'm wearing. I have no problems with tackles like that from any side and you often see them. Shit happens in football. Was a great tackle.

 

[Embattle]

Worst case it's a "contentious" decision.

These aren't red blinkers I'm wearing. I have no problems with tackles like that from any side and you often see them. Shit happens in football. Was a great tackle.

No they are just Elton John's shades.

 

[caLLous]

Commentators agreed at the time.

Please don't be talking about McManaman, he doesn't have a clue and indeed changed his mind after a couple of viewings. Just because Van Dijk got the ball doesn't mean it wasn't reckless. You're mad if you don't think it was a foul at the very least. I've seen fans from all over (including Liverpool) saying he should've been sent off.

 

[Scouse]

And I've seen fans from all over saying the opposite.

I guess, like them, I'm from the 'football isn't a game for pussies' school of thought.

 

[caLLous]

And if Mertens' leg had been a bit more planted and had ended up being broken all over the place, you'd have just shrugged and called it a good tackle? Play like this is why there are rules about recklessness and excessive force. Getting the ball isn't the be all and end all. It's nothing to do with it being a "game for pussies" ffs, what a childish counter. :\

 

[Embattle]

And I've seen fans from all over saying the opposite.

I guess, like them, I'm from the 'football isn't a game for pussies' school of thought.

Recently I've been less bothered about watching football because of the number of players getting a bad case of the Neymar's (cheating), FIFA, ridiculous levels of pay, etc. but it doesn't change the fact that was a perfectly valid yellow for an imperfect tackle.

 

[Scouse]

And if Mertens' leg had been a bit more planted and had ended up being broken all over the place, you'd have just shrugged and called it a good tackle? Play like this is why there are rules about recklessness and excessive force. Getting the ball isn't the be all and end all. It's nothing to do with it being a "game for pussies" ffs, what a childish counter. :\

I don't think it was reckless or excessive. His leg wasn't broken. He played on fine until he was subbed after nearly 70 minutes.

Do you want to completely de-risk the game? This sort of stuff is part of football. Not desirable. But part of it.

This is a simple disagreement. Some people think it's a foul. Some people disagree. I personally do fall down on the side of people who like strong hard challenges of the type we saw and see nothing wrong with them.

Do I see risk in them? Yes. Yes I do.

Acceptable risk.

 

[Ormorof]

Actually no, it isn't solely based on if you get the ball first.

Seems you are right, dug up this while looking it up Q&A: So what makes a bad tackle?

 

[Embattle]

'Everywhere I go it’s the same b*******:’ Andy Carroll’s fed up with crock jokes | Daily Mail Online - He is having the last laugh, he keeps getting paid a massive wage.

 

[caLLous]

Getting ever closer...

 

[Embattle]

The only thing everyone doubted was the ability to finish it in a year, no one doubted it would be nice like all the new stadiums.

 

[caLLous]

 

[Embattle]

Out of those I would put only Man City as clear favourite with Liverpool standing a very good chance of beating Bayern, Spurs are going to need a top performance and Man U are fucked.

 

[caLLous]

Mourinho's gone.

 

[DaGaffer]

Mourinho's gone.

Good.

 

[caLLous]

Good.

Just keep your skanky mitts off of Poch. The rumour train is already at full speed, it's all we're going to hear about from here until the end of the season.

 

[Scouse]

Good.

Shit. Hoping he would stay.

At least it costs ya 25 million to get shot

 

[Embattle]

I still love how managers get so much even when fired.

 

[Scouse]

I still love how managers get so much even when fired.

No different than anyone at the top of any organisations.

Capitalism is about the rich making sure they're alright, Jack.

 

[CorNokZ]

22y old right midfielder. 20 goals this fall. Superb lad.


View: https://youtu.be/FQh5YIlxWTk

 

[Embattle]

Piss poor penalty taking by Leicester, silly stuttering run ups.

 

[caLLous]

I'm not sure Solskjaer is somebody I would parachute in to stabilise a club and save its season. He hasn't exactly had a glittering managerial career.

 

[caLLous]

Cheeky.

 

[Billargh]

My favourite bit was Alli getting whacked with a water bottle, then throwing up a 2-0 with his hands. What a little pest.

 

[DaGaffer]

I'm not sure Solskjaer is somebody I would parachute in to stabilise a club and save its season. He hasn't exactly had a glittering managerial career.

This season isn't going to be saved; even 4th is probably well beyond United at this point, so it may as well be a season to be enjoyed. I expect to see some gung-ho attacking football over the next few months, but I don't expect to see the defensive issues getting fixed.

 

[caLLous]

I expect to see some gung-ho attacking football over the next few months

Funny you should say that...

 

[Scouse]

Anyone else think Solskjaer looks a bit like Andy Serkis?

 

[CorNokZ]

A bit?