dezgimed Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Sorry if discussed elsewhere. TalkSport are still going on and on about this. Is anyone else completely baffled as to why this is even an issue? Phrases like 'disrespect to the fans' etc. I cannot think of a thing I'd care less about on the pitch at HT. Maybe I've missed something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Sorry if discussed elsewhere. TalkSport are still going on and on about this. Is anyone else completely baffled as to why this is even an issue? Phrases like 'disrespect to the fans' etc. I cannot think of a thing I'd care less about on the pitch at HT. Maybe I've missed something. Talksport do that. They went on about the KP book for about 2 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mucky__fingers Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 To some fans it may look like he is thinking well 3-0 down cant be bothered with the rest of the match I give up, here's my shirt......... What most fans would want is for him to walk down the tunnel and think the opposite. But yes a overreaction from the media I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I guess it's usually done at the end of a match, so are they saying Balotelli is being disrespectful as he was saying that's it for me for this game? Some players come out in a different shirt for the second half anyway. Wasnt it McIndoe who always used to swop from long sleeved to short (or the other way round) due to superstition? Both players must have known they had spare shirts to use in this case, didn't they? Still a bit of an odd thing to do though, especially in full view of tv cameras. I see Balotelli is being investigated by Police today as he threatened a woman who took photos of his car the day after the shirt swop. Liverpool knew what they were getting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Complete over-reaction. Column inches. Underfunding of disabled services and research into cancer get less exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Alot of players whip their shirts off at HT anyway, whats the difference between taking it off and holding it or handing it over. Load of faff over nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Yeah, don't get it, but suggest it is more to do with folks looking for any possible reason to get on his back, as he's yet to set the world alight, and Liverpool aren't doing very well. Plus, media have 24 hours of the day to fill; manufactured outrage is a useful way of doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 If Liverpool came back in the second half none of this would've been talked about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 manufactured outrage is a useful way of doing it. Spot on my friend. If only 2% of all the outrage people exhibit from behind their screens and iphones (sack that politician for that comment etc) was channelled into social justice and making the world a better place then, well, .... the world would be a better place. So many people I know will blow up at the smallest mistake but wouldn't have the guts to complain about a plate of food in a restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Spot on my friend. If only 2% of all the outrage people exhibit from behind their screens and iphones (sack that politician for that comment etc) was channelled into social justice and making the world a better place then, well, .... the world would be a better place. So many people I know will blow up at the smallest mistake but wouldn't have the guts to complain about a plate of food in a restaurant. Couldn't agree more. Not saying Balotelli didn't perhaps make an error of judgement, but it is hardly worth the level of nonsense thrown at it by the hacks out there, all desperate to claim the moral high ground, or attract attention to themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I guess it's usually done at the end of a match, so are they saying Balotelli is being disrespectful as he was saying that's it for me for this game? Some players come out in a different shirt for the second half anyway. Wasnt it McIndoe who always used to swop from long sleeved to short (or the other way round) due to superstition? Both players must have known they had spare shirts to use in this case, didn't they? Still a bit of an odd thing to do though, especially in full view of tv cameras. I see Balotelli is being investigated by Police today as he threatened a woman who took photos of his car the day after the shirt swop. Liverpool knew what they were getting... And as far as I've read he's more Gazza as in a bit thick / bit of a prankster than one of the nasty bunch like Marlon King, Lee Hughes or Nile Ranger. I wouldn't mind him playing for City, can't see Steve C being as keen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 24, 2014 Admin Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 To some fans it may look like he is thinking well 3-0 down cant be bothered with the rest of the match I give up, here's my shirt......... This is how I interpreted the whole story Crazy that it has gone on this long, just twisting the knife about how ineffective Balotelli is at the moment Apart from a World Cup or something similar, never understsood why a player is so keen to swap a shirt anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 This is how I interpreted the whole story Crazy that it has gone on this long, just twisting the knife about how ineffective Balotelli is at the moment Apart from a World Cup or something similar, never understsood why a player is so keen to swap a shirt anyway Maybe he knew he was getting subbed at HT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 It isn't clear if Pepe asked him to swap. After all, who the **** would actually want Pepe's shirt?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 over-reaction for me, Mario may of been told he was coming off and wanted to do it early, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I can see why it winds up fans when after taking a hammering at half time, the players are exchanging memorabilia for their collections when they should be getting on with whatever they do at half time. No problem with shirt swapping but do it after the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Couldn't agree more. Not saying Balotelli didn't perhaps make an error of judgement, but it is hardly worth the level of nonsense thrown at it by the hacks out there, all desperate to claim the moral high ground, or attract attention to themselves. Well it's Brendan Rogers who blew up over it, not "the hacks", they are obviously going to report his comments. Anyway, it's some minor club disciplinary thing - the latest in a long line in this player's career. Move along now, there's nothing to see. Never know why anyone listens to TalkSport. It gives me a migraine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I guess it's usually done at the end of a match, so are they saying Balotelli is being disrespectful as he was saying that's it for me for this game? Some players come out in a different shirt for the second half anyway. Wasnt it McIndoe who always used to swop from long sleeved to short (or the other way round) due to superstition? Both players must have known they had spare shirts to use in this case, didn't they? Still a bit of an odd thing to do though, especially in full view of tv cameras. I see Balotelli is being investigated by Police today as he threatened a woman who took photos of his car the day after the shirt swop. Liverpool knew what they were getting... And quite right too! Apparently it was Dolly, checking where the air-conditioning switch was located - it would seem she lost out to you and Strawberry for our friend 'Flint'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Well it's Brendan Rogers who blew up over it, not "the hacks", they are obviously going to report his comments. Anyway, it's some minor club disciplinary thing - the latest in a long line in this player's career. Move along now, there's nothing to see. Never know why anyone listens to TalkSport. It gives me a migraine. The thread was about Talk Sport's continued interest in the subject, not the original source, and why the media was so interested, so my response was in line with that. And, in my personal opinion, any sports writer continuing to talk about this minor manner as if the sky was falling is a hack; my apologies if you take any issue with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 The thread was about Talk Sport's continued interest in the subject, not the original source, and why the media was so interested, so my response was in line with that. And, in my personal opinion, any sports writer continuing to talk about this minor manner as if the sky was falling is a hack; my apologies if you take any issue with that. Like I say, TalkSport gives me a migraine. It's like listening to a load of old women nattering in Sainsbury's cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Like I say, TalkSport gives me a migraine. It's like listening to a load of old women nattering in Sainsbury's cafe. Or like daytime Radio Drivel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Like I say, TalkSport gives me a migraine. It's like listening to a load of old women nattering in Sainsbury's cafe. Ditto; the last time I listened was many years ago and I have no interest in doing so again. That said I don't get the reference, as I've never been to a Sainsburys cafe. Had merely been responsing to what seemed like your misunderstanding over what I was posted about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Lots think this was disrespecting the Liverpool shirt - not so and quite the reverse. Rogers told him " I'm pulling you off at half time Mario" Mario thought to himself, " I'd better not use my Liverpool shirt to clear up afterwards", so decided to swap with Pepe so he could use as a Real shirt instead!! QED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Ditto; the last time I listened was many years ago and I have no interest in doing so again. That said I don't get the reference, as I've never been to a Sainsburys cafe. Had merely been responsing to what seemed like your misunderstanding over what I was posted about. My daughters are keen fans of the cake range, meaning I often have to endure the gimmers paradise that is Street Sainsbury's caff! TalkSport I reckon must employ that Private Eye fictional journo "Phil Space". The station should be based in West Wittering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 My daughters are keen fans of the cake range, meaning I often have to endure the gimmers paradise that is Street Sainsbury's caff! TalkSport I reckon must employ that Private Eye fictional journo "Phil Space". The station should be based in West Wittering. I remember listening while waiting in a reception somewhere for some reason, while Talk Sport hosts argued over something like the change in shirt sponsor of a premiership team. Seemingly ended in a "won't someone please think of the children!" situation; it would have been hilarious if it wasn't so embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Maybe he knew he was getting subbed at HT! my thoughts too, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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