markjazzbassist Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 It was a joke Mark. Leeds/Leads to plug the telly in? Yes I got it, it he was also serious as John played for Leeds and supports them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 You've got to laugh or you'd cry. markjazzbassist and rubecula 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Just looking at the league tables. When I watched Everton in the late 1940's, exactly half (10 clubs) of the current Premiership were not in the old Division 1. Of clubs who were, Grimsby, Blackpool, Portsmouth, are now in Division 2. Charlton Ath in division 1. Most others, like Wolves, Blackburn, Aston Villa are in the Championship. How times change, Bournemouth were always in Division 3 South! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Exeter Chiefs set a new premiership record, seven consecutive bonus point wins (minimum four plus tries per game). Big chance to win the league with one game to go! Brilliant. Make that eight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Waldrom has been a mega signing for Exeter, don't know why Leicester let him go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 I'll shut up then . Apart from the first bit, as it stands you're out if the bails fall off but now they won't. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/39829616 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johnh Posted May 10, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 According to Telegraph Sport today, extracts from a book 'Football Leaks: The Dirty Business of Football' by two German journalists claims that Pogba's agent is in line for a 23million pound slice of the transfer fee and five installments totalling 16.39million pounds over the course of the players contract. It really is about time FIFA sorted the issue of agents. Clubs should be banned from making payments to agents. If an agent represents a player, or players, they should provide the agents income. Matt, MikeO, Sibdane and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 According to Telegraph Sport today, extracts from a book 'Football Leaks: The Dirty Business of Football' by two German journalists claims that Pogba's agent is in line for a 23million pound slice of the transfer fee and five installments totalling 16.39million pounds over the course of the players contract. It really is about time FIFA sorted the issue of agents. Clubs should be banned from making payments to agents. If an agent represents a player, or players, they should provide the agents income. COMPLETELY agree. rubecula, Matt and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Spot on. rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39962342 "The businessman and Olympiakos owner is facing accusations of match-fixing in Greece but has passed the EFL's owners' and directors' test." "He was previously accused of being involved in the bombing of a referee's bakery but faced no action." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 (edited) http://www.espnfc.us/english-premier-league/story/3128683/football-association-backs-proposal-for-retrospective-diving-bans FA got this right. retrospective diving ban. bravo. i agree with fat sam on the technology aspect, but not the sin bin. Edited May 18, 2017 by markjazzbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 http://www.espnfc.us/english-premier-league/story/3128683/football-association-backs-proposal-for-retrospective-diving-bans FA got this right. retrospective diving ban. bravo. i agree with fat sam on the technology aspect, but not the sin bin. Doesn't go far enough I don't think. If (for example) a player dives and gets a winning penalty from it then he should not only be banned but his team should have to play their next game with ten men. As it stands a player, particularly one from a "big" club with a deep squad, is still likely to take one for the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Doesn't go far enough I don't think. If (for example) a player dives and gets a winning penalty from it then he should not only be banned but his team should have to play their next game with ten men. As it stands a player, particularly one from a "big" club with a deep squad, is still likely to take one for the team. that's kinda big sam's point. essentially every penalty should be reviewed to see if its valid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Just bumped into the Sheffield Ladies football team in Crawley high street (they're playing Brighton tomorrow). Fit looking lasses in both the traditional and modern sense of the word, my Everton jumper caused some comment ?. rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Marco Silva has resigned as Hull manager. smart move, i bet someone else grabs him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Crystal Palace, Allardice has also resigned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 It appears that Allardyce has retired from football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 It appears that Allardyce has retired from football. For two years so he gets out of paying the £2m clause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 For two years so he gets out of paying the £2m clause Im sure if a team was in danger of going down they would pay that happily for him, providing they can get him to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Respect... Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Man City signing Bernardo Silva, top quality player, total bargin at £40+m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Silva has been appointed as Watford's new manager now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Mike, I'm guessing you're a happy bastard right now after Exeter's win? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 That was quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Pretty ordinary cup-final. I switched off as soon as the final whistle went, just in case Terry did an open-top bus ride around the pitch. rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Mike, I'm guessing you're a happy bastard right now after Exeter's win? I was/am; amazing game. My specialist nurse from a few years back (who I'm secretly in love with ) is a season ticket holder and goes home and away, the thought of her celebrating at Twickenham made me happy also . Seventeen games unbeaten after a dodgy start to the season from a team that were a bit like Bournemouth football-wise seven years ago, great story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Man City look like doing their business very early - in advanced talks for a goalkeeper now. Hope we don't have to wait too long for our first major signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Man City look like doing their business very early - in advanced talks for a goalkeeper now. Hope we don't have to wait too long for our first major signing. Talk of William Carvahlo to City too! They're certainly not messing about!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 ...and Mendy. They'll spend insane amounts this summer - probably helps that they've just taken more than £600k a week off their wage bill and could be closer to £1m if Toure leaves. Obviously the incoming players will be on silly amounts but they are upgrades on the aging players they've got rid of - City could be a frightening prospect next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 Talk of William Carvahlo to City too! They're certainly not messing about!!! Best way to do it - get your main targets in early and then you can relax for the rest of the window, with no panic, and if any interesting moves become possible you can have a go without being desperate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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