jw1739 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Goodness, another round of surprises in the 4th Round of the FA Cup. Lincoln and Sutton being the big ones. "In my day" fielding an under-strength team in the FA Cup was unheard of - and in fact I think the club could be punished for doing so - but these days it seems quite common. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 On 30/01/2017 at 9:17 AM, jw1739 said: Goodness, another round of surprises in the 4th Round of the FA Cup. Lincoln and Sutton being the big ones. "In my day" fielding an under-strength team in the FA Cup was unheard of - and in fact I think the club could be punished for doing so - but these days it seems quite common. As best I can figure out, up until about 20 years ago winning the FA Cup, at least from a players perspective, was the biggest thing you could do. Certainly Stanley Matthews thought so. i suspect a couple of things changed that, like the change inEuropean competitions with easier qualification (so you have more to play for) & the advent of non English managers who no longer saw the cup as the pinnacle but more a trivial side show. The big $ in the PL is part of the picture too. Anyway I'm with you, I really struggle to get my head around what was once to me the biggest football comp in the world (my kids view of it) to a comp that the big clubs don't care about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 On 1/31/2017 at 7:55 PM, Shahanga said: As best I can figure out, up until about 20 years ago winning the FA Cup, at least from a players perspective, was the biggest thing you could do. Certainly Stanley Matthews thought so. i suspect a couple of things changed that, like the change inEuropean competitions with easier qualification (so you have more to play for) & the advent of non English managers who no longer saw the cup as the pinnacle but more a trivial side show. The big $ in the PL is part of the picture too. Anyway I'm with you, I really struggle to get my head around what was once to me the biggest football comp in the world (my kids view of it) to a comp that the big clubs don't care about. I agree, it was the ultimate trophy when I was watching as a kid. The Final was one of the iconic events on the English Sporting Calendar. The rules for this season's competition are quite clear that clubs must field their strongest available team but some are clearly not doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 All the dollars and therefore interest from the clubs is the Champions League. Finishing 2nd 3rd of 4th in the Premier League is rated higher than winning FA Cup. Just a different Cup is sought after. Who knows in 20 years the priority will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) Lincoln!!! Just watched them get a deserved away win over Burnley and make the last 16 0f the FA Cup (from outside the league) Fabulous stuff. Update: @jw1739 first non league side in the last 16 since 1914!  Am I really the only one excited? Edited February 20, 2017 by Shahanga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 As one of the world's foremost gambling experts, I have to say this Sutton stuff is bullshit. The bookmaker put up a novelty market for people to throw their money away on, and he trolled the fuck out of them, well played. The problem is that regardless of whether he eats a pie, or wether he doesnt, either way he is affecting the outcome of the bet. The fault lies with the market the bookmaker created, and not with the actions of the goalkeeper. Â Fwiw, I cant help but think this whole thing is a massive marketing ploy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 20 minutes ago, Tesla said: As one of the world's foremost gambling experts, I have to say this Sutton stuff is bullshit. The bookmaker put up a novelty market for people to throw their money away on, and he trolled the fuck out of them, well played. The problem is that regardless of whether he eats a pie, or wether he doesnt, either way he is affecting the outcome of the bet. The fault lies with the market the bookmaker created, and not with the actions of the goalkeeper.  Fwiw, I cant help but think this whole thing is a massive marketing ploy. You're exactly right and I fully agree with you, but the fact it was a market run by a betting agency that became the club's one-off shirt sponsor for the game makes it seem a lot more dodgy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 On 2/19/2017 at 6:04 PM, Shahanga said: Lincoln!!! Just watched them get a deserved away win over Burnley and make the last 16 0f the FA Cup (from outside the league) Fabulous stuff. Update: @jw1739 first non league side in the last 16 since 1914!  Am I really the only one excited? Actually it's the last 8 - the quarter-finals. Possibly the best giant-killing run of all time, although Third-Division Norwich City in 1958-59 reached the semi-final beating Spurs and Manchester United along the way. It's the stuff of dreams that only the FA Cup can provide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, GreenSeater said: You're exactly right and I fully agree with you, but the fact it was a market run by a betting agency that became the club's one-off shirt sponsor for the game makes it seem a lot more dodgy. Are you saying you think it's a marketing stunt? There is a good chance it is, and no one expected the backlash it has caused and so now they're keeping quite on it. Edited February 22, 2017 by Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 loving the hate on all gypsy playing for kosovo posts on facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 How sad to read of the potential demise of Leyton Orient, the club my grandfather and father supported for many years. https://www.dreamteamfc.com/c/leyton-orient-are-on-the-verge-of-extinction-this-is-why-you-should-care/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 7 hours ago, jw1739 said: How sad to read of the potential demise of Leyton Orient, the club my grandfather and father supported for many years. https://www.dreamteamfc.com/c/leyton-orient-are-on-the-verge-of-extinction-this-is-why-you-should-care/ This is what happens when you get shit owners. Hopefully something positive will come out of the ashes, maybe a supporter owned club? On another note which we posted I posted in the transfers thread, I think we should go for their Australian keeper Alex Cisak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted April 29, 2017 Report Share Posted April 29, 2017 On 23/04/2017 at 10:14 AM, jw1739 said: How sad to read of the potential demise of Leyton Orient, the club my grandfather and father supported for many years. https://www.dreamteamfc.com/c/leyton-orient-are-on-the-verge-of-extinction-this-is-why-you-should-care/ Probably an unpopular opinion, but football clubs in my book should be member owned ala the AFL clubs and most of the NRL clubs. if you look at what Portsmouth and Wimbledon have achieved I wouldn't despair for Orient, if they have s strong fan group a Phoenix club is possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 12 hours ago, Shahanga said: Probably an unpopular opinion, but football clubs in my book should be member owned ala the AFL clubs and most of the NRL clubs. if you look at what Portsmouth and Wimbledon have achieved I wouldn't despair for Orient, if they have s strong fan group a Phoenix club is possible Yeh nah. Not in a global market. Its a nice premise, but it would destroy the league here in australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 29-year-old Julian Nagelsmann has led Hoffenheim to the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history. They finished 15th last season.A 29 year old manager.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 11 minutes ago, Young Polak said: 29-year-old Julian Nagelsmann has led Hoffenheim to the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history. They finished 15th last season.A 29 year old manager.  Was something posted on here a while back about him or did I see it somewhere else. Truly amazing story which continues to evolve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 45 minutes ago, Jovan said: Was something posted on here a while back about him or did I see it somewhere else. Truly amazing story which continues to evolve. Yeah, 28 when he took the job halfway through last season and saved them from relegation when they were sitting in 17th place. It's like equivalent (somewhat) to seeing sunderland narrowly avoid relegation last season and shoot up to 4th place this season in some respect I guess amazing shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Hamburg get out of jail again. An 88th minute goal gives them a 2-1 win over Wolfsburg and keeps them in the Bundesliga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Take a bow Luka Modrić. From dealing with bombs being dropped from above his head as a kid to becoming the best footballer in the world this year. Amazing story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 what a bs award, navas Ramos and Ronaldo winning position awards are a joke modric winning poty laughable to, shouldn't be top 5 in balon d'or   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Fuck I love Ramos. I bet that incident broke down the ‘Liverpool champions’ shirt printer for a few hours after getting punched by an angry worker dipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 6 hours ago, Dylan said: Fuck I love Ramos. I bet that incident broke down the ‘Liverpool champions’ shirt printer for a few hours after getting punched by an angry worker dipper He clearly just absolutely loves being a cunt, and he's just so good at it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Massive leaks happening at the moment in Europe. Expect the football world to be shaken up a bit over the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 Interesting article about contact sports such as AFL, RL and RU. Augers well for the growth of football. From "The Age" Sunday 11th August 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-11/iran-blue-girl-self-immolates-to-protest-stadium-ban/11498974 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 Surprised the Iranians could identify someone who's trying to evade notice by portraying themselves as the opposite gender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Anyone else going to watch some J Leauge on Optus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 6 hours ago, KSK_47 said: Anyone else going to watch some J Leauge on Optus? I'd watch if I had optus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 8 hours ago, n i k o said: I'd watch if I had optus About a year ago I got a new phone with optus. Wasnt even thinking about optus sport, but shit its good 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Anyone watch the K leauge last night? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 On 09/05/2020 at 2:32 PM, KSK_47 said: Anyone watch the K leauge last night? Yeah, I watched both televised games over the weekend. Impressive standard - I'll continue to follow it. Think I'll jump on Pohang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 On 11/05/2020 at 8:47 AM, marn11 said: Yeah, I watched both televised games over the weekend. Impressive standard - I'll continue to follow it. Think I'll jump on Pohang. I have gone with Seongnam because their badge is sick. Their old one was awesome too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Last night's matches were cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Vale Jackie Charlton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 What the hell are Juve doing?? 😅😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Loe the way world football throws up interesting "group matches." E.g. the UEFA Nations League. League D Group 1 has the Faroe Islands, Latvia, Andorra and Malta playing each other. Faroe Islands coming from behind to beat Malta 3-2. https://xemdabanhhd.com/clip-highlights-dao-faroe-3-2-malta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted September 8, 2020 Report Share Posted September 8, 2020 Harry Kewell, in his role as Oldham Manager, has just signed George Blackwood. will be interesting to see how he goes IMHO given Blackwood was always a standard, run of the mill Aussie forward in the A League.  https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/kewell-signs-aussie-a-league-striker-to-oldham-552914 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 On 08/09/2020 at 1:33 PM, mattyh001 said: Harry Kewell, in his role as Oldham Manager, has just signed George Blackwood. will be interesting to see how he goes IMHO given Blackwood was always a standard, run of the mill Aussie forward in the A League.  https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/kewell-signs-aussie-a-league-striker-to-oldham-552914 As in, a forward that scores 0 goals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) On 08/09/2020 at 1:33 PM, mattyh001 said: Harry Kewell, in his role as Oldham Manager, has just signed George Blackwood. will be interesting to see how he goes IMHO given Blackwood was always a standard, run of the mill Aussie forward in the A League.  https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/kewell-signs-aussie-a-league-striker-to-oldham-552914  34 minutes ago, Dylan said: As in, a forward that scores 0 goals? lol - just a bid harsh more so we have plenty there (for which Blackwood did bag few this year) who have either a bit of technique and some athletic prowess (which is how I see Blackwood) or some sort lumbering unit who young (and thereby a bit quick - thinking Wales) or wryly old bloke who has crafted a few tricks to go with their diminished pace (thinking Simon or MacDonald). what's truly sad for me is we don't produce / maintain anywhere near enough of local players in the a league with the quality of JMac, hence the reliance on foreigners who are the truly crafty (ie Bruno) or goal poachers with solid technique (Berisha, le Fondre). gone are the days you would see a Mori, Djite, J Griffiths et al running around the league (and dare I say the few from the scum like Thompson and Allsop). not necessarily the most gifted bunch, but good enough to see a local bloke for the lead spot. now, anyone whose any good buggers off too young. Edited September 9, 2020 by mattyh001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Vale Diego Maradona. A flawed genius, but what a player he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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