The Master Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Oh my. What a goal from “Trent”. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky1990 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 17 minutes ago, Bishop Briggs said: Signing a creative playmaker must be one of Eddie Howe's top priorities in January. He also needs a new defence and a striker to replace Joelinton. Interesting to see what happens with them. If their goal is pushing for Europe they realistically need 10+ players. Honestly talking £300m minimum. Even more now clubs know they have cash to burn. Should avoid Dele Alli though even though they seem heavily linked. Guys looks done and could prob do with going abroad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raith_94 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Mike Dean did well to get out the road 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McLean's Ghost Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 English refs are a complete joke. They are meant to be full time but it has somehow lead to even less professionalism and accountability. Just go week to week making up complete piss with no reprecussions 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Dan Otherthing Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Jim McLean's Ghost said: English refs are a complete joke. They are meant to be full time but it has somehow lead to even less professionalism and accountability. Just go week to week making up complete piss with no reprecussions You’re presumably including the ‘head knock’ scenario in that criticism? Eddie Howe saying his player was dizzy for 4 minutes - that’s the player who wasn’t subbed! Oldest trick in the book is to go down ‘ref head knock’ when you’re narrowly ahead and the opposition have a promising attacking situation. Yes, I’m surprised he didn’t stop it, but that doesn’t make it wrong! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cptn Hooch Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 10 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: Chelsea v Everton has the potential to be another Manchester City v Leeds United. hope you didnt have money on that 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meldrew Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 54 minutes ago, Jim McLean's Ghost said: English refs are a complete joke. They are meant to be full time but it has somehow lead to even less professionalism and accountability. Just go week to week making up complete piss with no reprecussions 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McLean's Ghost Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Ann Dan Otherthing said: You’re presumably including the ‘head knock’ scenario in that criticism? Eddie Howe saying his player was dizzy for 4 minutes - that’s the player who wasn’t subbed! Oldest trick in the book is to go down ‘ref head knock’ when you’re narrowly ahead and the opposition have a promising attacking situation. Yes, I’m surprised he didn’t stop it, but that doesn’t make it wrong! More the excuse that he didn't see despite looking right at it becuase it is where the ball was. Just complete shite. But not just that one decision, it is every other game where there is a clear f**k up but they have ex-refs on to tell us how it actually wasn't an error. They don't know how to use VAR. For the supposed best league in the world you would think they could do better. UEFA clearly don't rate them either. There are like 6 german refs that get Champions League matched compared to just Anthony Taylor and Michael Oliver from England because below that is a swamp of incompetence. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Interesting to see what happens with them. If their goal is pushing for Europe they realistically need 10+ players. Honestly talking £300m minimum. Even more now clubs know they have cash to burn. Should avoid Dele Alli though even though they seem heavily linked. Guys looks done and could prob do with going abroad.Seen a couple of interesting names linked to them, Trippier, Dele, Lingard to name a few but it does leave you wondering if they’d even be suited to a relegation battle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 10 hours ago, Cptn Hooch said: hope you didnt have money on that Definitely not! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Briggs Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, mizfit said: Seen a couple of interesting names linked to them, Trippier, Dele, Lingard to name a few but it does leave you wondering if they’d even be suited to a relegation battle. Newcastle have been linked to several other fringe players, e.g. Ramsey and Winks, but Botman is rumoured to be the top target. It also makes you wonder if they would be willing to play in The Championship next season. The fans will demand signings so they'll probably end up paying OTT for mediocrity. ETA - I've just seen that Arteta has binned Aubameyang again this weekend. Unsteady Eddie will be straight on the phone.... Edited December 17, 2021 by Bishop Briggs 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky1990 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 11 hours ago, Jim McLean's Ghost said: More the excuse that he didn't see despite looking right at it becuase it is where the ball was. Just complete shite. But not just that one decision, it is every other game where there is a clear f**k up but they have ex-refs on to tell us how it actually wasn't an error. They don't know how to use VAR. For the supposed best league in the world you would think they could do better. UEFA clearly don't rate them either. There are like 6 german refs that get Champions League matched compared to just Anthony Taylor and Michael Oliver from England because below that is a swamp of incompetence. I dont get the big deal about what the ref did last night. He was, rightfully, following the ball and didnt seem to be aware of the players down until Liverpool were in a dangerous attacking area. Even still, it clearly wasnt that bad because both players were back playing by the restart. If we go on the basis that the ref MUST stop play immediately every time a player holds their head, it'll just encourage defenders to go down in the box and hold their head to stop the game. As for the ex-refs on commentary, I like it. Yes, sometimes they clearly dont want to criticise the official, but they generally talk you through the rules of the game and why something was/wasnt given. There is a massive difference between the referee making an actual mistake and you or I disagreeing with the rule itself, the ex-refs are more than useful in that regard. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawB93 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 16 hours ago, Slenderman said: Eddie Howe chewing that gum 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binos Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 8 hours ago, Jacky1990 said: I dont get the big deal about what the ref did last night. He was, rightfully, following the ball and didnt seem to be aware of the players down until Liverpool were in a dangerous attacking area. Even still, it clearly wasnt that bad because both players were back playing by the restart. If we go on the basis that the ref MUST stop play immediately every time a player holds their head, it'll just encourage defenders to go down in the box and hold their head to stop the game. As for the ex-refs on commentary, I like it. Yes, sometimes they clearly dont want to criticise the official, but they generally talk you through the rules of the game and why something was/wasnt given. There is a massive difference between the referee making an actual mistake and you or I disagreeing with the rule itself, the ex-refs are more than useful in that regard. The Newcastle player was pretending to be injured As is usual now To try and get the game stopped 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theroadlesstravelled Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Howe should be throwing a few hundred million Arab bucks at Chelsea and Man Utd for Gilmour and McSauce. The 2 best midfielders in the Barclays/the world IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Villa and Burnley now postponed. Is it fair to say some clubs have been lacking in Covid measures, and that some clubs have larger groups of unvaccinated players than others? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 They announced it literally thirty seconds after I had put Watkins and Buendia in my fantasy team. I'm the forgotten victim of Covid. Decided against going to today's game anyway so at least that's a match I won't be missing out on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 I’m coming to the sudden and sad realisation my Boxing Day plans of football and pints is going to be replaced by cricket and pints. If someone could explain the rules of cricket I’d greatly appreciate it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, mizfit said: I’m coming to the sudden and sad realisation my Boxing Day plans of football and pints is going to be replaced by cricket and pints. If someone could explain the rules of cricket I’d greatly appreciate it. Two teams take it in turns to bat and bowl. At the end of the match, Australia have won. Edited December 18, 2021 by Bully Wee Villa 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Two teams take in turns to bat and bowl. At the end of the match, Australia have won.Sounds complicated, I’ll just drink and rewatch last seasons cup finals. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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