AshtonGreat Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Here are just a few talking points I picked up over the past few days... 1. On BBC1 during the West Ham game, it was mentioned that more Liverpool shirts are sold in Bristol than are sold in Liverpool. WTF? 2. Jamie Redknapp tonight said words to the effect of "Balotelli couldn't quite produce that moment of magic..." Er, when does he ever? 3. Why the hell are United selling Darren Fletcher? Surely he's one of their best players. 4. Er, that's it. Sorry they're not very City related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Here are just a few talking points I picked up over the past few days... 1. On BBC1 during the West Ham game, it was mentioned that more Liverpool shirts are sold in Bristol than are sold in Liverpool. WTF? 2. Jamie Redknapp tonight said words to the effect of "Balotelli couldn't quite produce that moment of magic..." Er, when does he ever? 3. Why the hell are United selling Darren Fletcher? Surely he's one of their best players. 4. Er, that's it. Sorry they're not very City related. 1. Not more in total......just more shirts sold in sports direct shops. That's because the vast majority of scousers in Liverpool will buy direct from the club.....still a pretty poor stat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 1. Not more in total......just more shirts sold in sports direct shops. That's because the vast majority of scousers in Liverpool will buy direct from the club.....still a pretty poor stat. Oh yeah, that was it. I was in a pub today and at least three guys were going mental because Liverpool were losing. Oh yeah, the other topic was Dennis Wise's new hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Great thread this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 1. Not more in total......just more shirts sold in sports direct shops. That's because the vast majority of scousers in Liverpool will buy direct from the club.....still a pretty poor stat. City don't sell our shirts in Sports Direct AFAIK so it's not really a surprise. 5, Ballotelli is absolutely hopeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 City don't sell our shirts in Sports Direct AFAIK so it's not really a surprise. 5, Ballotelli is absolutely hopeless. The stat was purely about more Liverpool shirts bought through sports direct shops in Bristol than Liverpool.......it wasn't a comparison on City shirts sold 5. Totally agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Apparently if you are already falling down and get touched it's still a penalty. All the 'experts' say so. Think I'm nearly done with top flight football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Apparently if you are already falling down and get touched it's still a penalty. All the 'experts' say so. Think I'm nearly done with top flight football. The term I hear increasingly at the moment that I detest is 'he was entitled to go down'. That's 'dive' then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Would you have Balotelli at City? I wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Oh yeah, the other topic was Dennis Wise's new hair. This should be #1 tbg. It's amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Apparently if you are already falling down and get touched it's still a penalty. All the 'experts' say so. Think I'm nearly done with top flight football. I'd like to see all penalty claims go to a video ref with frame by frame analysis. If there is any evidence that a player starts to go to ground before contact is made, no penalty in any circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 This should be #1 tbg. It's amazing. I agree, it's beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 The term I hear increasingly at the moment that I detest is 'he was entitled to go down'. That's 'dive' then. I have mixed feelings about that one. I was watching Eredivisie highlights yesterday (I forget which teams were playing) and a defender came flying in two-footed, missed him but required the attacking player to take evasive action to get of the way. Now he did it in a theatrical manner and therefore got a yellow card, but there's no way he could have retained the ball given how the defender 'attacked' him and if he'd stood there and taken the tackle he might not have his full compliment of legs any more. So you end up with a situation where in order to win a penalty you have to have your leg broken Obviously that's a very specific scenario and most of them are just diving bastards, but there is a grey area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottsciderarmy Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Would you have Balotelli at City? I wouldn't. Which Balotelli, the player he's become or the quality player he was when he joined Man City. If someone got him back on track and back to the player he was 4-5 years ago, he would be an asset to any side. Sadly he looks like he doesn't give a crap anymore and is there for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Would you have Balotelli at City? I wouldn't. you wouldnt have an Italian international that has been to the Euros and the World Cup & has won the Premier League.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 The term I hear increasingly at the moment that I detest is 'he was entitled to go down'. That's 'dive' then. I think the problem here is Ref's not giving penalties for players trying to stay on their feet. Players feel the need to go to ground when fouled because they get no 'reward' for trying to play on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Here are just a few talking points I picked up over the past few days... 1. On BBC1 during the West Ham game, it was mentioned that more Liverpool shirts are sold in Bristol than are sold in Liverpool. WTF? 2. Jamie Redknapp tonight said words to the effect of "Balotelli couldn't quite produce that moment of magic..." Er, when does he ever? 3. Why the hell are United selling Darren Fletcher? Surely he's one of their best players. 4. Er, that's it. Sorry they're not very City related. 1. That's because the shirts in Liverpool are nicked rather than bought..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 2. Last 'good' thing Balotelli did was score the winner against England in the WC, oh yes, he knew how to play football then didn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack Bladder Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Apparently Sakho had a miraculous recovery from injury. After being pushed to the ground in a wheelchair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Just googled 'Dennis Wise haircut' Can't work out if he's going for the Hitler, or Lawrie Sanchez look What a tool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I'd like to see all penalty claims go to a video ref with frame by frame analysis. If there is any evidence that a player starts to go to ground before contact is made, no penalty in any circumstances. And a red card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I've noticed that everyone seems to have simultaneously 'come on' in the past 48 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Here are just a few talking points I picked up over the past few days... 1. On BBC1 during the West Ham game, it was mentioned that more Liverpool shirts are sold in Bristol than are sold in Liverpool. WTF? 2. Jamie Redknapp tonight said words to the effect of "Balotelli couldn't quite produce that moment of magic..." Er, when does he ever? 3. Why the hell are United selling Darren Fletcher? Surely he's one of their best players. 4. Er, that's it. Sorry they're not very City related. 1) This is because neither bristol team has been successful enough in what I would call the commercialised era of football to entice the armchair glory hunter fans. I'd contend that were replica shirts available during our short stay in the premier league, the sales in Bristol would have been greater than those of Liverpool shirts. Alas times change, mass commercialisation occurs and we slowly dwindle down the leagues. 2) There's only one guy who can get Balotelli to work and that's mancini. Rodgers was arrogant to think he could change him and succeed where others had failed. 3) Darren Fletcher is crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 there isn't an ignore or hide thread button on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Back on topic, what I've observed over the last few days is that there are about 10-12 gobby shites masquerading as supporters on this forum who are having a bitch fest. Hopefully, they'll either grow out of it or **** off. Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I've noticed that everyone seems to have simultaneously 'come on' in the past 48 hours.Blimey is it that time of the month already? ... how time flies! PS.. For those that didn't, congrats' do ya wanna boy or a girl? & finally..... Denis Wise: DO NOT VISIT LEGOLAND (they might not let you out again!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Dbl post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 It's just nice to be talking about football again..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 My main observation from the last few days is that the Butcombe is kept and served far too cold in the DEH. It isn't sodding flavourless lager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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