Popular Post The Bear Posted 8 July 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 8 July 2020 True. Years ago our old academy manager once said about one of our teenagers that he could be the first ever £100m player. His name is Zele Ismail. Heard of him? Nope didn't think so. He's currently playing for Bradford in League 2. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 5 minutes ago, The Bear said: True. Years ago our old academy manager once said about one of our teenagers that he could be the first ever £100m player. His name is Zele Ismail. Heard of him? Nope didn't think so. He's currently playing for Bradford in League 2. He's certainly no Layton Ndukwu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 2 hours ago, Ricey said: Even if IFAB approve 5 subs, won't the Premier League clubs have to approve it? Surely all but the big 6 will be against it? Not sure, I think all teams in Europe will vote it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyshireFox Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 I could live with 5 subs, and I could see it coming in. But it should mean a greater opportunity for young players and not be an excuse to collect the finished article to distort the playing field. If they bring it in, they should include 3 young/youth players on the bench. The drinks break needs to be binned off, it’s 16 degrees at the moment not 40 🤣. Has to go at the end of the season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsX Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 (edited) PL rule changes require a two-thirds vote. (e.g. VAR) It was widely reported in early June that the change to five subs (and nine on the bench) was voted in. So at least 14 clubs were in favor. I would hope that would not be the case if a vote came up to make that change permanent -- that would be too much of a change to competitive balance. (I think it was a reasonable temporary measure to protect players going 2x/week so soon after lockdown). Now drinks breaks, I could see being made permanent. Broadcasters' returns on football are lower than on most sports because of the lack of short TV commercial breaks. Nobody sticks around to watch the ads during halftime. 90 seconds of ads per half would put more money in their pockets, some of which would get back to the clubs. Follow the money ... Edited 8 July 2020 by KingsX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue ROI Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 2 hours ago, The Bear said: True. Years ago our old academy manager once said about one of our teenagers that he could be the first ever £100m player. His name is Zele Ismail. Heard of him? Nope didn't think so. He's currently playing for Bradford in League 2. Hmmm.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambert09 Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 2 hours ago, The Bear said: True. Years ago our old academy manager once said about one of our teenagers that he could be the first ever £100m player. His name is Zele Ismail. Heard of him? Nope didn't think so. He's currently playing for Bradford in League 2. I signed this guy on fm for a league 1 side for pennies but with a ridiculous clause of millions after 50 games. I just stopped playing him after 49. Possibly my best move as a manager. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8502251/Arsenal-appeal-Eddie-Nketiahs-red-card-against-Leicester.html Arsenal have launched an appeal following Eddie Nketiah’s red card against Leicester. Nketiah was sent off just four minutes after coming off the bench for a mistimed challenge on Leicester defender James Justin. Chris Kavanagh initially showed Nketiah a yellow card after he caught Justin on the knee as he stretched for the ball. However Kavanagh upgraded the decision to a red after a lengthy VAR review and checking the incident again himself on the pitchside monitor. Nketiah is facing a three-game ban which would leave Arsenal a striker down for their upcoming games against Tottenham, Liverpool and the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City. But Arsenal are challenging Nketiah’s dismissal in the hope of getting the decision overturned on the grounds of wrongful dismissal or his ban reduced due to excessive punishment. The FA have processes in place enabling them to fast-track appeals ensuring Arsenal will discover the result of their challenge before Sunday’s north London derby trip to Spurs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goody2028 Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 3 minutes ago, davieG said: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8502251/Arsenal-appeal-Eddie-Nketiahs-red-card-against-Leicester.html Arsenal have launched an appeal following Eddie Nketiah’s red card against Leicester. Nketiah was sent off just four minutes after coming off the bench for a mistimed challenge on Leicester defender James Justin. Chris Kavanagh initially showed Nketiah a yellow card after he caught Justin on the knee as he stretched for the ball. However Kavanagh upgraded the decision to a red after a lengthy VAR review and checking the incident again himself on the pitchside monitor. Nketiah is facing a three-game ban which would leave Arsenal a striker down for their upcoming games against Tottenham, Liverpool and the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City. But Arsenal are challenging Nketiah’s dismissal in the hope of getting the decision overturned on the grounds of wrongful dismissal or his ban reduced due to excessive punishment. The FA have processes in place enabling them to fast-track appeals ensuring Arsenal will discover the result of their challenge before Sunday’s north London derby trip to Spurs. Arsenal = the club that just keeps on giving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SO1 Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 10 minutes ago, davieG said: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8502251/Arsenal-appeal-Eddie-Nketiahs-red-card-against-Leicester.html Arsenal have launched an appeal following Eddie Nketiah’s red card against Leicester. Nketiah was sent off just four minutes after coming off the bench for a mistimed challenge on Leicester defender James Justin. Chris Kavanagh initially showed Nketiah a yellow card after he caught Justin on the knee as he stretched for the ball. However Kavanagh upgraded the decision to a red after a lengthy VAR review and checking the incident again himself on the pitchside monitor. Nketiah is facing a three-game ban which would leave Arsenal a striker down for their upcoming games against Tottenham, Liverpool and the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City. But Arsenal are challenging Nketiah’s dismissal in the hope of getting the decision overturned on the grounds of wrongful dismissal or his ban reduced due to excessive punishment. The FA have processes in place enabling them to fast-track appeals ensuring Arsenal will discover the result of their challenge before Sunday’s north London derby trip to Spurs. It was a straight red when I saw it in real time. When I saw the playback I was beside myself. Especially the time it took to ref. Was ready to shut the TV off if it hadn't been ruled as what was plain for all to see. Beyond reckless and possibly career ending. He should be made an example of. Simple. I'm all for physicality and controlled aggression in sport but when it turns into a defensive slug fest at the cost of finesse, skill, and beauty I'm out. Its why I stopped following Basketball, Football and Hockey. There's enough outright violence in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SO1 Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 1 hour ago, KingsX said: PL rule changes require a two-thirds vote. (e.g. VAR) It was widely reported in early June that the change to five subs (and nine on the bench) was voted in. So at least 14 clubs were in favor. I would hope that would not be the case if a vote came up to make that change permanent -- that would be too much of a change to competitive balance. (I think it was a reasonable temporary measure to protect players going 2x/week so soon after lockdown). Now drinks breaks, I could see being made permanent. Broadcasters' returns on football are lower than on most sports because of the lack of short TV commercial breaks. Nobody sticks around to watch the ads during halftime. 90 seconds of ads per half would put more money in their pockets, some of which would get back to the clubs. Follow the money ... They must be making money somehow. If you want to continue to Americanize the sport then I'm out. NBC can stick it up the you know where. Cable needs to die completely. Pay per view is where its at. Sick of crap streams and lousy and inconsistent internet speeds. I should move to Viet Nam as they have better internet than the US. Comcast/NBC is not the answer. They're just another set of greedy pigs at the trough. Sorry for the rant I've had to fight to watch matches. Only seen 2 and that was on replay since the break. This is the last sport I watch and follow. I'd even settle for the radio if I could get it consistently. Getting tired of the Battle every match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandFox Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 C'mon you Blades! I guess a draw is probably good enough but definitely don't want the Wolves win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lcfc82 Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 2 hours ago, davieG said: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8502251/Arsenal-appeal-Eddie-Nketiahs-red-card-against-Leicester.html Arsenal have launched an appeal following Eddie Nketiah’s red card against Leicester. Nketiah was sent off just four minutes after coming off the bench for a mistimed challenge on Leicester defender James Justin. Chris Kavanagh initially showed Nketiah a yellow card after he caught Justin on the knee as he stretched for the ball. However Kavanagh upgraded the decision to a red after a lengthy VAR review and checking the incident again himself on the pitchside monitor. Nketiah is facing a three-game ban which would leave Arsenal a striker down for their upcoming games against Tottenham, Liverpool and the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City. But Arsenal are challenging Nketiah’s dismissal in the hope of getting the decision overturned on the grounds of wrongful dismissal or his ban reduced due to excessive punishment. The FA have processes in place enabling them to fast-track appeals ensuring Arsenal will discover the result of their challenge before Sunday’s north London derby trip to Spurs. There no way a decision that has been given by VAR should be overturned. If the FA do overturn it then they are just admitting VAR is rubbish. surely arsenal are just doing this in hope of getting the ban reduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry96 Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 Sheffield Utd winning today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie the Fox Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 For tonights games my prediction is.. Man City 3 0 NUFC SU 1 1 Wolves West Ham 2 1 Burnley Brighton 0 2 Liverpool. Anyone else care to have a guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFC1 Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 That’s far too easy for Man City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_Dude Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 Newcastle are already on the beach. Nothing to play for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 Mahrez, I miss you. Sheff United to get a point tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFC1 Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 Just now, That_Dude said: Newcastle are already on the beach. Nothing to play for. Credit to Bruce, 43 points after 33 games? If that was Rafa... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twister Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 five subs will mean the top teams will dominate even more Bet they keep the water breaks to,looks like the commercialization of the game begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_Dude Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 5 minutes ago, SAFC1 said: Credit to Bruce, 43 points after 33 games? If that was Rafa... He's done a very good job indeed. I misjudged him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, SAFC1 said: Credit to Bruce, 43 points after 33 games? If that was Rafa... Rafa is overrated and never stopped complaining. Bruce doesn't get the credit he deserves. Edited 8 July 2020 by Tuna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 McManaman needs to stop sniffing down the mic ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 That to me looked like a handball from Rose. Blocked the cross with his arm. Like Nakamba blocking Maddison's shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_Dude Posted 8 July 2020 Share Posted 8 July 2020 KdB is a superb payer. The weight of his passes and crosses is perfect. Hopefully he'll leave them soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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