Romey 1878 Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 John Terry has retired from international football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 John Terry has retired from international football. Just saw that... "I feel the FA, in pursuing charges against me where I have already been cleared in a court of law, have made my position with the national team untenable..." Tit.....court of law = beyond reasonable doubt. You've been found not guilty, which isn't the same as innocent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Just saw that... "I feel the FA, in pursuing charges against me where I have already been cleared in a court of law, have made my position with the national team untenable..." Tit.....court of law = beyond reasonable doubt. You've been found not guilty, which isn't the same as innocent. What about 'Innocent until proven guilty' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 What about 'Innocent until proven guilty' ? In a court of law absolutely....the presumption is of innocence unless guilt is proved "beyond reasonable doubt". The measure is different for an FA tribunal....balance of probability I think....so just because a court can't be certain (due to high priced barristers when the world and his wife knows full well he's guilty) an FA committee can come to the conclusion that they think he's guilty and it'll stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 I think his days are numbered any way, guilty or not. There is little point in players being in the way of the next generation. It is probably a decision that may well have been part of a deal with the FA, but who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Just saw that... "I feel the FA, in pursuing charges against me where I have already been cleared in a court of law, have made my position with the national team untenable..." Tit.....court of law = beyond reasonable doubt. You've been found not guilty, which isn't the same as innocent. his position becoming untenable had nothing to do with him being an absolute twat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Sticking point on Theo Walcott's contract negotiations is that he want to play as a striker... http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19707348 He wants to dictate where he plays!? Seems to me to define a lot of what's wrong with the game today....stupid boy. (He's not even that good ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Players should be willing to play anywhere, but if he's not enjoyed it and he's filled in there 5 years I don't begrudge him wanting some security. I'd be more impressed if he switches clubs and accepts less money to play upfront. Johnny did the same when he signed with us. Man United played Bartez upfront once to make him happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I heard about the Terry news out on Sunday night and first off, felt all a bit indifferent to it. I don't care what the national team does, and if Terry wants to quit or step down it's his business. All I know is, the kid is a bit of a snide individual, unliked to many, OK, a decent defensive unit but does himself no favors sometimes. Gets more coverage on news items about his fucking social indiscretions and behavior & attitude to other professional players than his endeavors on the field of play. I'm guessing there weren't many tears shed at this news or 'shock' revelation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'd be more impressed if he switches clubs and accepts less money to play upfront. Sounds likely . He says his last contract took six months to work out....and I doubt they spent all that time discussing what peg he'd have in the dressing room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Looks like with Terry's retirement it'll be out with the old and in with the old, with Ferdinand saying he'd play for England again now. So, it's not looking quite as positive for Jags now. Edited September 25, 2012 by Romey 1878 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I don't think Ferdinand would get in the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 dont think Ferdinand will get look in to be honest, he looked shakey against Liverpool and quite unfit. Id be very surprised to see him back but not entirely unsurprised (though would be disgusted) to see Terry in 2014.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I don't think Ferdinand should get in the team (I'm surprised he even gets in the United defence these days) but by the looks of things Hodgson would like to have one experienced international CB with one of the lesser experienced CB's (Cahill or Jags). It should be Cahill and Jags for me, but Hodgson seems to still be putting a bit too much faith in the 'old guard'. pete0 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Meet the new manager of Croatian team NK Viktorija. pete0 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I honestly can't tell if that really is the new manager, or just a 'funny', after all, women in soccer are really coming to the fore now in big capacities, i.e. Karen Brady. I had another think about it, and think now she is not really the new manager, apologies if it is true however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/8108998/Manchester-United-captain-Nemanja-Vidic-is-set-to-be-out-for-eight-weeks-following-knee-surgery Massive blow for United, Vidic out for 8 weeks. Big chance for us to pile on the pressure and create a gap as United have tough run of games Spurs h, Newc a, Stoke h, chel a, arse h. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 http://www1.skysport...ng-knee-surgery Massive blow for United, Vidic out for 8 weeks. Big chance for us to pile on the pressure and create a gap as United have tough run of games Spurs h, Newc a, Stoke h, chel a, arse h. He was out for much of last season and they still should have won the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 He was out for much of last season and they still should have won the title. They'd probably say they would have won it if he'd been fit (and I think they'd probably be right). pete0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 They'd probably say they would have won it if he'd been fit (and I think they'd probably be right). It's ok. Halsey is a good sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohen Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) http://sportinglife....game-diving-ban I would agree with Pulis. It's difficult to define what is a dive and what's going down a little easier than you would normally. Obvious dive, 1-match suspension. (I think 3 is a little much) Edited September 27, 2012 by Kohen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 http://sportinglife....<br /><br />I would agree saw this and I agree too, but we still need an in-game panel to review these big decisions. Also, they should drop the bullshit word "simulation" and just call it what it is; cheating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 http://www.skysports.com/opinion/story/0,,12088_8113808,00.html Good blog... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohen Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 EIGHT year contract for Pardew. I can't recall anyone signing such a long-term deal! http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11678/8114243/Newcastle-United-manager-Alan-Pardew-has-been-signed-a-new-eight-year-contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 http://sportinglife....game-diving-ban I would agree with Pulis. It's difficult to define what is a dive and what's going down a little easier than you would normally. Obvious dive, 1-match suspension. (I think 3 is a little much) Obvious dive, plus the player moaning to the ref is worth a minimum of a 3 match ban in my eyes. The whole of Ireland missed out on the WC because of cheating, teams have been relegated from it or unjustly won trophies or Euro qualification. Needs a severe punishment as missing a player for 1 is hardly a punishment. Persistent offenders should be docked points, soon cut it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Xavi to Sport—"Abidal is in the gym every day; morning and evening. I can't say for definite, but he should be back by November or December" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm sure I remember someone saying Rickie Lambert was a blue... Well, he's a red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 boooooooooo....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 EIGHT year contract for Pardew. I can't recall anyone signing such a long-term deal! http://www1.skysport...t-year-contract I don't think contracts have too much weight in football management. There will probably be clauses galore in it. Pardew has done well recently, but 8 years is a long time. Still, it would be good to have more long term managers in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Ryder Cup off & running....come on the good guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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