Tipps69 Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Being a bit sceptical, I've never bothered in taking in a game from the Chinese Super League but seeing as there is one to watch on Sky Sports Mix, I thought I'd have a little look & see if the millions being spent is worth it. Within minutes of switching over, I get a goal scored by Hulk (the Brazilian one, not the green one) & then Oscar (the Brazilian one, not the one from Sesame Street) wallops a ball at an opposing player & starts a massive fight involving basically every player & both benches which see's a player from both teams sent-off & a couple of bookings. Can't really say I've seen enough of the actual game to give a view of it but it's certainly woken up a fairly boring Sunday afternoon. Bring on the 2nd half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claverham_Red Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Strangely enough I'm in China on holiday and caught a game between Shanghai Shenhua v Chongqing Dangdai last night. Whilst the atmosphere in the ground was brilliant, I thought the overall standard of play was probably League 1 standard - of course some good football was played throughout but overall lacking in quality and consistency. The quality of defending was particularly questionable (pretty sure the Chinese don't like heading the ball! And if you thought City had some poor goalkeepers over the years then we are mistaken in comparison to the home team's keeper!) I predicted after 10 mins there would be at least 3 goals in the game and alas it finished 2 a piece so was an entertaining game overall. Tevez played for the home team (boos from the home fans however at the start of the game when his name was read out!), whilst a few moments of individual brilliance (set up a goal & hit the bar) he seemed somewhat below his former glory - lost any pace he may once had. The player that really caught my eye was the away team's no. 32. Very quick up top and caused the home team's defence no end of trouble. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Henrique_da_Conceição Worth a visit to a game if you're ever over in China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipps69 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 I think the issue with Tevez is that he's stated that he's thinking of leaving as he's unhappy over there after only 6 months!! And while being paid a rumoured £615,000 PER WEEK!! Got to be honest, the game I just watched had Oscar & Hulk on one team & the other team had no one of note in their side & while I don't condone violence in anyway, the best thing about this particular match was the mass brawl! Having resulted in both teams having a player sent-off, the hope was that it would all more space for each team to attack but it sadly didn't turn out that way & on the evidence of today's game, the millions being spent are a waste of money & I shan't be rushing to watch another Chinese Super League game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Maybe they should stick to Burns and Whispers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 A great bunch of lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Tipps69 said: Being a bit sceptical, I've never bothered in taking in a game from the Chinese Super League but seeing as there is one to watch on Sky Sports Mix, I thought I'd have a little look & see if the millions being spent is worth it. Within minutes of switching over, I get a goal scored by Hulk (the Brazilian one, not the green one) & then Oscar (the Brazilian one, not the one from Sesame Street) wallops a ball at an opposing player & starts a massive fight involving basically every player & both benches which see's a player from both teams sent-off & a couple of bookings. Can't really say I've seen enough of the actual game to give a view of it but it's certainly woken up a fairly boring Sunday afternoon. Bring on the 2nd half. Is Jackie Chan their manager ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 On 2017-6-18 at 15:31, CyderInACan said: Maybe they should stick to Burns and Whispers You had me there. I thought Kenny Burns had a formed back line comprising himself and the 1970 crooners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 1 hour ago, BigTone said: Is Jackie Chan their manager ? Racial stereotypes suddenly OK on the forum? News to me. tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Just now, Taxi for Johnson said: Racial stereotypes suddenly OK on the forum? News to me. tfj Oh dear, this hour of internet access they give you before lockdown can be quite tiresome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Just now, BigTone said: Oh dear, this hour of internet access they give you before lockdown can be quite tiresome. Can you please stop joking about mental health issues. I know you are joking, but it is a serious subject, and has the potential to cause offence. Thank you for stopping. tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Just now, Taxi for Johnson said: Can you please stop joking about mental health issues. I know you are joking, but it is a serious subject, and has the potential to cause offence. Thank you for stopping. tfj Yes dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Just now, BigTone said: Yes dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 @Clevedon_Red Im assuming that picture of the stadium was one that you took at half time? What was the attendance of the match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Taxi for Johnson said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 10 minutes ago, Taxi for Johnson said: Can you please stop joking about mental health issues. I know you are joking, but it is a serious subject, and has the potential to cause offence. Thank you for stopping. tfj ........... for at least an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 4 hours ago, Clevedon_Red said: Strangely enough I'm in China on holiday and caught a game between Shanghai Shenhua v Chongqing Dangdai last night. Whilst the atmosphere in the ground was brilliant, I thought the overall standard of play was probably League 1 standard - of course some good football was played throughout but overall lacking in quality and consistency. The quality of defending was particularly questionable (pretty sure the Chinese don't like heading the ball! And if you thought City had some poor goalkeepers over the years then we are mistaken in comparison to the home team's keeper!) I predicted after 10 mins there would be at least 3 goals in the game and alas it finished 2 a piece so was an entertaining game overall. Tevez played for the home team (boos from the home fans however at the start of the game when his name was read out!), whilst a few moments of individual brilliance (set up a goal & hit the bar) he seemed somewhat below his former glory - lost any pace he may once had. The player that really caught my eye was the away team's no. 32. Very quick up top and caused the home team's defence no end of trouble. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Henrique_da_Conceição Worth a visit to a game if you're ever over in China. My understanding is they have quotas of home grown players so they have to have at least 3 player's from China. There are very few goalkeepers that have a high enough profile to get shirt sales going so that is usually a position given to a Chinese player. Maybe a reason not to bring quotas in over here, in China it doesn't make the players any better it just makes the game worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Ashton Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 All the goalkeepers are Chinese - foreign keepers aren't allowed. And I'm pretty sure that's always been the case since the Chinese professional league started in 1994. From this season a team can only have 3 foreigners playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 I once watched one game but 30 minutes later I needed to watch another...........sorry someone had to say it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 5 hours ago, BigTone said: Is Jackie Chan their manager ? Why would a Hong Kong born martial artist / actor be a manager of a Chinese Super League football team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 16 minutes ago, David Brent said: Why would a Hong Kong born martial artist / actor be a manager of a Chinese Super League football team? To choreograph the fight scenes, by the sound of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 8 hours ago, David Brent said: Why would a Hong Kong born martial artist / actor be a manager of a Chinese Super League football team? Because Hong Kong is part of China ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 8 hours ago, Leveller said: To choreograph the fight scenes, by the sound of it. Got it in one Sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatalist Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 BBC are reporting transfer fees to Chinese clubs will carry a 100% tax, so clubs would have to pay the government the same amount they paid the selling club. Will that curb silly transfer fees? What about silly wages, though? Either way, I can't see China winning the World Cup for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARJ Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 20 hours ago, Taxi for Johnson said: Racial stereotypes suddenly OK on the forum? News to me. tfj Nee naw, nee naw, here comes the PC police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Ashton Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 For the 2011–12 season Hong Kong league team Sun Hei changed its name to Sunray Cave JC Sun Hei due to sponsorship from Sunray Cave and JC Group, a company owned by Jackie Chan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Fatalist said: Either way, I can't see China winning the World Cup for a bit. Of course not as every time they are awarded a corner they would build a takeaway on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 17 minutes ago, BigTone said: Of course not as every time they are awarded a corner they would build a takeaway on it. Racist Barsteward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claverham_Red Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 23 hours ago, Kodjias Wrist said: @Clevedon_Red Im assuming that picture of the stadium was one that you took at half time? What was the attendance of the match? 15,269 making it less than half full surprisingly. Another thing I noticed the age demographic of the supporters was far younger, probably hence the better atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipps69 Posted June 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 12 minutes ago, Clevedon_Red said: 15,269 making it less than half full surprisingly. Another thing I noticed the age demographic of the supporters was far younger, probably hence the better atmosphere. Maybe I'm stereotyping here but I just can't imagine old Chinese people (60 years-old plus) at a football match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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