Akira

No one wants it every two years, other than the fat greedy bastards at the top who are only interested in lining their pockets even further. Greed knows no bounds.

All this yet you're still so abusive and rude to others? Why? That's why people are commenting on it. Because it's a forum. We'll have different opinions on all sorts, would be boring if we didn't, but the rudeness and abuse is uncalled for, which is why people questioned the name change, which you denied back in November. Wish you all the best going forward regarding your situation, however people will find it easier to empathise with you and offer help/talk if the way you put across your POV is made in a better way.

Never really know why people change their usernames, unless there's something to hide. Must of missed the drama, and now it makes sense as to why that other poster has disappeared from the forum!

Same old posters that just can't wait to stick the knife into Pearson when we lose, we all know who they are. I'll never understand why they have to jump on him when we lose a game. But that's OTIB for ya I guess! It blows my mind how anyone can think a different manager would be able to do better with the squad and attitudes we have. We're completely skint due to FFP, and have brought through more young players in such a short space of time than I can ever remember any other manager doing. We're playing decent counter-attacking football, which makes the game exciting! We're not great at the back, and it's definitely an area of improvement needed in the Summer, but our games are exciting with Semenyo, Massengo and Wiemann all playing well, something us as fans have been crying out for. Pearson is working his magic, but it's taking time, and we ARE seeing progress, for sure. I'm glad he was furious after the game, some of the defending was appalling. We've got one of the most experienced managers we've ever had, he knows what he's doing, but he's not a miracle worker. It'll take time. Have faith! He's using this season, I'd imagine, to assess who of the youngsters are good enough, and who aren't. So that we can build a team in the summer around them, once we've shipped out (hopefully) some of our biggest earners wasters.

+50 GD!! ?

It's the final all neutrals (excluding Liverpool fans) wanted to see really. But agreed, was really poor. What's with the 2 step run up?!

I knew what you meant straight away ? great classic sweet btw ?

I've not really posted about him, but I'm absolutely one of them. Few months back, in my mind, thought he didn't look like he'd come good, but boy oh boy has he turned it around. Looks absolutely frightening, and the very first name on the team sheet for me. Followed extremely closely by Massengo. We have to keep these two for next season, without a doubt.

Think it looks alright. I'll never understand why more clubs don't opt for that extra couple of percent advantage that having a bright colour kit brings. When making split second decisions, seeing a team mate in your peripheral because he stands out like a fruit salad is much more beneficial than just a standard blue/red /green colour which kinda blends into the background.

Amen to that!

Back on topic - the audio is absolutely horrific to be honest. And what's just as bad, is that I'm not surprised. People who get everything handed to them on a plate, aren't used to people saying NO to them, which is part of the problem. Shes incredibly brave to come out and post the audio and images. Just think, how many times has this happened BEFORE, for her to have to set up a recording to catch him doing it. There's absolutely no way this is a one off, which is vile. Just because he kicks a bag of wind around earning obscene amounts of money for doing so, does not give him the right to impose himself on his partner or anyone else for that matter. Really hope he gets the book thrown at him if it's true. But as we've seen with other footballers who have committed crimes of similar ilk, they've found a way back into football. Football has no morals really. Especially if the rumours of Man Utd knowing about it previously are true.

You sure? ?

Can't agree at all. There's nothing worse for me than seeing a defender aimlessly punt the ball up the pitch, with us inevitably losing possession and them coming back at us. It's dull, it's boring and frankly quite painful to watch. It's not playing football. These guys are paid megabucks to PLAY football. Not hoof it up the pitch whenever we have the ball. It is an entertainment business, if the football is dire, win lose or draw, I'm not impressed.

Whilst I agree we've played better with Max, am I alone in not having much confidence with him being in goal? He doesn't seem to come for crosses, and doesn't seem as good a shot stopper.

Genuine question, are super injunctions still a thing? I remember when they were all the rage with celebrities and ex footballers using them, Ryan Giggs being one of them, but since then, don't really hear about them much anymore, so presumed there was a change in the law or something.

If found guilty I'd love to see Man City sueing him for breach of contract, and him having to repay the millions they've given him, and some of this money given to the victims.

Yeah I think it was this game (well remembered by the way!) https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/bristol-city-1-crystal-palace-1-warnock-left-to-fume-as-mccombe-s-late-equaliser-denies-palace-784102.html

Listening to Talksport, Simon Jordan just admitted to throwing a cup of coffee at Steve Lansdown and called him a cheat, presumably because of the ghost goal. Not sure if this was common knowledge, but first I'd heard of this. Wonder what Steve's reaction was! Edit - turns out it wasn't because of the ghost goal, was us getting a corner in last min which we scored from but shouldn't of had the corner. Not the crime of the century in footballing terms.

Yeah, with all the money sloshing around in football, and in particular, the Premier league and Liverpool/players, I read the article expecting it to be they invited him to a game, and bought the arm for him and his brother, but to find out it was rented and then given back, seems a bit... Wrong? Whilst you should never expect those with more than you to give, these poor guys can't even feed themselves, utterly heartbreaking, so you'd of thought £50k to the club and ayers is nothing. They'll spend that on a manbag or a night out as someone mentioned.

Thank god someone has said it. I can't believe that it seems 'strange' to some people for a game to stop whilst someone is potentially dying?! It's absolutely right that the game stop. A large area around the affected spectator needs to be cleared for obvious reasons, so lots of people standing in walkways etc, games should always be stopped for this to ensure that they get the right treatment as quickly as possible, as medical staff might need to run onto the pitch to get to them quickly. Edit - Further to add, imagine if a goal goes in, people are jumping around, it's extremely loud whilst paramedics are on the floor trying to communicate to the fan or to their colleague, just makes perfect sense for the game to stop, and never understood why it hasn't stopped before to be honest.

I think if I started telling other people what I thought of my boss, or someone up the chain in such a manner, I think I'd be sacked for gross misconduct. You're allowed opinions, but keep them to yourself if it's bad opinions of those in your workplace. Especially a company (club) that is very much in the public eye.

Nige, wishing you a speedy recovery, it's a horrible illness, one that I hope you come back bigger and stronger than before. We need you now more than ever! You've got our confidence and faith to lead and take us forward. Take the time you need to get back to full health, looking forward to seeing you on the touchline again! All the best, COYR's!

In please!

This all day long for me.

Really interesting debate this, and apart from the odd one or two comments, most have put across their point of view well. Firstly, those who still don't get the point of view, never will I don't think, as it's been explained perfectly as to what the original poster was referring to. I actually raised this with my fiancée to get her opinion and perspective. We both have the same view of it. No one is offended by this, at all. It's not offensive. It's extremely unprofessional, and smacks of double standards, which is the problem. Having a debate doesn't mean you're offended, so let's get that out of the way, as that's a poor defence for the argument. I think it's fair to say, if anyone had taken a video of the women's team semi naked with the emoji, which is basically saying you're getting hot under the collar, it would've been seen in a totally different light, and I'd imagine the club would order it taken down and disciplinary action taken. The problem is, why isn't it the same the other way round? If its inappropriate, it's inappropriate, regardless of who is being filmed and who is sexualising it. It's double standards, and that's the point I think that's being raised, and quite rightly too. It does bring healthy debate and discussion, and it's interesting seeing and hearing others views on this, whether you think he's right or wrong to tweet what he did, think we can all agree it's unprofessional, and hard to see that they wouldn't have been sacked if it was a man commenting on women in the same scenario.