Football 2011/12 Football Season

[teabagyokel]

The only payer that I remember getting criticised for it, was Cristiano Ronaldo back in the 2006 world cup or was it euro 2008? And guess who got sent off when he did it? None other than Wayne Rooney.

Jamie Redknapp launched into a 10 minute diatribe on Sky Sports on Tuesday night about Mancini waving an imaginary card...

 

[Slyboogy]

Bias...

Football has got to be the worst for it.

 

[Galahad]

"Any player who lunges at an opponent in challenging for the ball from the front, from the side or from behind using one or both legs, with excessive force and endangering the safety of an opponent is guilty of serious foul play."

It seemed harsh, but I don't expect City to win the appeal. Kompany didn't need to do it.

As for Rooney, he, John Terry and Frank Lampard have never done anything wrong on a football pitch ever.

 

[teabagyokel]

"Any player who lunges at an opponent in challenging for the ball from the front, from the side or from behind using one or both legs, with excessive force and endangering the safety of an opponent is guilty of serious foul play."

It seemed harsh, but I don't expect City to win the appeal. Kompany didn't need to do it.

The key phrase is that it has to be excessive force, and frankly it wasn't. Nani can be blown over by a gentle breeze...

However, City will not win the appeal (see: Milijas, Nenad).

As for Rooney, he, John Terry and Frank Lampard have never done anything wrong on a football pitch ever.

Allegedly. (And you missed out the other two members of the Famous Five - Ashley Cole and Gerrard)

EDIT: From a mailer to F365, a nice reminder of the meaning of "excessive force and endangering the safety of an opponent". Interestingly, note the referee's identity:

 

[mjo]

I think Motty might explode. Henry's scored for Arsenal!!!!

 

[Slyboogy]

I think Motty might explode. Henry's scored for Arsenal!!!!

That was a great pass and great movement and a great goal!

I finally found his backheel goal against Charlton:

Seems as if legends are coming back to sports, first Schumacher, then Raikkonen, and now Henry. Forget Paul Scholes!

 

[teabagyokel]

Seems as if legends are coming back to sports, first Schumacher, then Raikkonen, and now Henry. Forget Paul Scholes!

There is good reason why Scholes retired...

 

[MCLS]

Looks like we're getting Graham Westley as manager

 

[FB]

Can some one explain why everyone has got so excited about Arsenal scraping a tight win over a lower league team? Shouldn't Arsenal expect to thump a Championship side 3 or 4-0? And Henry scored against Leeds, woop de do!

 

[teabagyokel]

Can some one explain why everyone has got so excited about Arsenal scraping a tight win over a lower league team? Shouldn't Arsenal expect to thump a Championship side 3 or 4-0? And Henry scored against Leeds, woop de do!

Piers Morgan, in particular, had a go at Michael Owen because Henry scored. Owen, of course, scored twice at Elland Road in this year's Carling Cup!

 

[landogeorgelewis1]

Well advantage Liverpool in the carling cup!

 

[MCLS]

Middlesborough lost to the Dingles But at least we beat Wycombe

 

[mjo]

At least the Dons have a crucial game in hand over the rest in league 1.....
By the way, FA cup replay against QPR is on Tuesday night, ITV4.

 

[Johnny Carwash]

Well happy with a home win against the gooners

 

[gethinceri]

A fabulous match this afternoon from my two Premiership sides. Torn between head and heart for over 90 minutes but 5 goals and a stunning performance from The Swans has made my weekend.

 

[mjo]

But well played Swansea.

 

[Johnny Carwash]

Nice to see that two of the three teams that came up from the Championship doing so well, also think that Norwich City are playing well and Paul Lambert deserves a lot of credit to.

 

[Slyboogy]

Another two horse race for the title after being hyped up rapidly for a great battle between several teams.

Disappointing as usual.

I don't consider Tottenham a title challenger as I feel they will fade away since only their starting 11 is strong, however I have always liked them back in the of Martin Jol, and will be supporting them for the title.

 

[Galahad]

If Spurs can win away at Man City next week, anything is possible. Otherwise it is going to be very difficult for us. Still, third or even fourth would be a fantastic season (and put us in the market for a top quality manager in the summer).

 

[Slyboogy]

Harry Redknapp isn't a top quality manager? Always thought he was...

Be good if they got Jose Mourinho though