Football

[Wolford6]

They'll pinch Roma's name to replace it.

[JohnM]

Agreed.

 

I'm less concerned about the "Jump like a black man" comment as that's become something of a common cultural reference since that hilarious basketball based film with the spod from Cheers, but again I am surprised just how deep the stereotype regarding Jewish people and money is ingrained in all sorts of  peoples' consciousness.  

 

The black Italian soccer star whose goals have fired Italy into the final of the Euro 2012 soccer championships on Sunday, was raised by a Jewish Italian foster mother from the age of three

 

http://www.timesofisrael.com/the-improbable-jewish-heritage-of-italys-ghana-born-goal-scoring-eccentric/

 

[JohnM]

That's the way to do it: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/11277373/Manchester-Citys-new-150m-academy-The-English-Milan-Lab-from-which-they-aim-to-rule-Europe.html

[Wolford6]

That's the way to do it: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/11277373/Manchester-Citys-new-150m-academy-The-English-Milan-Lab-from-which-they-aim-to-rule-Europe.html

 

 

... that sleep experts were called in to design the players’ bedrooms, selecting wallpaper with light circular patterns

 

They could have just pinned up a poster of the England Rugby Union team.

[Larry the Leit]

The black Italian soccer star whose goals have fired Italy into the final of the Euro 2012 soccer championships on Sunday, was raised by a Jewish Italian foster mother from the age of three

http://www.timesofisrael.com/the-improbable-jewish-heritage-of-italys-ghana-born-goal-scoring-eccentric/

Irrelevent, and you know it. You're too good at playing the fool to actually be one.

[Wiltshire Rhino]

Just watched Match of the Day. Why do pundits and commentators insist on saying "simulation"? Everyone else calls it CHEATING!!!

[Futtocks]

Forget the Ballon d'Or, you can vote for the Fallon d'Floor here!

Edited December 18, 2014 by Futtocks

[Wolford6]

A good news football story.

 

The video is really good.

 

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/best-marriage-proposal-ever-watch-4848220

Edited December 21, 2014 by Wolford6

[Bob8]

Just watched Match of the Day. Why do pundits and commentators insist on saying "simulation"? Everyone else calls it CHEATING!!!

 

Because diving is an important part of the game now. 

[Old Frightful]

Another top result for Hull Tigers yesterday.

 

I'm assuming Sunderland will do the business on Boxing Day so all I want for Christmas is a Leicester City victory on the 28th.

 

That would be marvellous.

[l'angelo mysterioso]

Another top result for Hull Tigers yesterday.

 

I'm assuming Sunderland will do the business on Boxing Day so all I want for Christmas is a Leicester City victory on the 28th.

 

That would be marvellous.

Oh yes

[Wolford6]

Not looking great for Clarke Carlisle.

 

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2884340/Former-Premier-League-footballer-Clarke-Carlisle-fighting-life-hospital-hit-lorry-A64.html

 

[Futtocks]

Not looking great for Clarke Carlisle.

 

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2884340/Former-Premier-League-footballer-Clarke-Carlisle-fighting-life-hospital-hit-lorry-A64.html

 

Awful news. 

[Larry the Leit]

I hope his blood alcohol levels were normal. Read that he's stable which isn't great but it's a lot better than critical.

[shrek]

I hope his blood alcohol levels were normal.

He was walking when hit.

[WearyRhino]

He was walking when hit.

Actually, the local story is that he was falling from a bridge. Very sad.

[Wolford6]

Actually, the local story is that he was falling from a bridge. Very sad.

 

The tv report made a point of saying ... it happened near this bridge ...

[Bedford Roughyed]

Actually, the local story is that he was falling from a bridge. Very sad.

 

Rumours suggest that, but the press seem to be doing the right thing (so far) and avoiding such speculation of a sensitive thing.

[shrek]

Rumours suggest that, but the press seem to be doing the right thing (so far) and avoiding such speculation of a sensitive thing.

Exactly that.

[Larry the Leit]

Rumours suggest that, but the press seem to be doing the right thing (so far) and avoiding such speculation of a sensitive thing.

Yes.

[Futtocks]

I wasn't really aware of his Footballing career, but I've heard him speak in his other capacities as pundit and for the PFA, and he certainly came across as a decent sort. It's never a good time for this kind of thing to happen, but before Christmas must be doubly awful.

[jayemm]

Neil Warnock has become the first Premier League manager to be sacked this season.Any thoughts who will be next ?

[Old Frightful]

So, Sunderland lost 3-1 at home to Hull Tigers yesterday.

 

Having seen the "highlights" on BBC1 last night, it appeared to me that, when in their own penalty area, Hull Tigers' players are allowed to handle the ball more often than an outside back in rugby union.

 

This after Steve Bruce was moaning about the referee having a shocker at Stamford Bridge when Hull Tigers lost 2-0 the other week.

 

"Who gets away with cheating the most wins", seems appropriate to me.

[Ullman]

So, Sunderland lost 3-1 at home to Hull Tigers yesterday.

 

Having seen the "highlights" on BBC1 last night, it appeared to me that, when in their own penalty area, Hull Tigers' players are allowed to handle the ball more often than an outside back in rugby union.

 

This after Steve Bruce was moaning about the referee having a shocker at Stamford Bridge when Hull Tigers lost 2-0 the other week.

 

"Who gets away with cheating the most wins", seems appropriate to me.

I'm sure today's events at the KC will have cheered you up though.

[Wolford6]

To a dispassionate viewer, the last five minutes of the Southampton v Chelsea was funny to watch. I was 1-1 and both sides were desperate not to lose. Cue wholesale fouling, diving and feigniing injury in every challenge. Both teams and the occupants of their benches benches furious and highly animated with every decision. When the referee finally blew for time, everyone shook hands and walked off the best of friends.