lost Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 On current salary, Zidane and Simone would of been cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 49 minutes ago, lost said: On current salary, Zidane and Simone would of been cheaper. they've probably got tax-free (or low tax) deals, tho. I know that players often demand more from english clubs than they do in other places, cos it's the after-tax payment that interests them and not the top-line figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 28 minutes ago, eFestivals said: they've probably got tax-free (or low tax) deals, tho. I know that players often demand more from english clubs than they do in other places, cos it's the after-tax payment that interests them and not the top-line figure. Especially the tax on a pint of wine compared with Spain and Italy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSmurphy Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Some amusing tidbits I've seen floating around on social media today: Last 12 years: Palace: Pulis, Pardew, Allardyce, Hodgson WBA: Hodgson, Pulis, Pardew West Ham: Pardew, Allardyce, Moyes Newcastle: Allardyce, Pardew Everton: Moyes, Allardyce Fulham: Hodgson, Hughes Sunderland: Allardyce, Moyes Stoke: Pulis, Hughes Blackburn: Hughes, Allardyce Once Everton appoint Sam Allardyce there will be 9 British managers in the Premier League including all of the bottom 7, none in the top 6. Average age: 53. Major trophies between them: 0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 1 minute ago, JSmurphy said: Major trophies between them: 0. tho to be fair, as the list of clubs shows, they've never had the realistic chance of winning trophies. I quite fancy seeing Sam have a 'big' club, to see what happens*. He might be utterly shit, but he might not be either. Like it or not, he's been effective as a manager at a few places, and not always sacked for being shit either. (*not one I like, obviously ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WS_Jack_III Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Good luck to both those clubs because both managers were useless for Newcastle. Pards will see an upswing for a while then nosedive. Big Sam won't be at Everton that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 1 hour ago, WS_Jack_III said: Good luck to both those clubs because both managers were useless for Newcastle. Pards will see an upswing for a while then nosedive. Big Sam won't be at Everton that long. Pards will be gone middle of next season. He always wears out his welcome at clubs when he hits his 10 game losing streak Allardyce (despite being an insufferable dick) is better though, but he will probaby leave soonish when he gets an international job offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_triangle Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 2 hours ago, JSmurphy said: Once Everton appoint Sam Allardyce there will be 9 British managers in the Premier League including all of the bottom 7, none in the top 6. Average age: 53. Major trophies between them: 0. In fairness Man U, Man C, Chelsea , Liverpool and Arsenal (who have hoovered up most of the trophies) haven't appointed many British managers in the last 15years. So is it a case they aren't good enough, or they don't get the opportunity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_triangle Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 19 minutes ago, zahidf said: Pards will be gone middle of next season. He always wears out his welcome at clubs when he hits his 10 game losing streak Allardyce (despite being an insufferable dick) is better though, but he will probaby leave soonish when he gets an international job offer. I can understand WBA who seem to just want to survive every season, I'm a bit disappointed Everton haven't looked beyond the merry go round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Rooneys just scored goal of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 20 minutes ago, lost said: Rooneys just scored goal of the season. Into an empty net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_triangle Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 21 minutes ago, lost said: Rooneys just scored goal of the season. I would never pick a shot from the half way line as goal of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, pink_triangle said: I would never pick a shot from the half way line as goal of the season. It wasn't your typical up and over lob. He hit it first time on the half volley and it was still rising but enough back spin by driving down into the ground to keep it under the bar. Unbelievable technique. Edited November 29, 2017 by lost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_triangle Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 18 minutes ago, lost said: It wasn't your typical up and over lob. He hit it first time on the half volley and it was still rising but enough back spin by driving down into the ground to keep it under the bar. Unbelievable technique. I would just never choose a one touch goal as goal of the season. I would always choose team goals as I think there is more scope for error. To me some of the best goals end with an easy finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, pink_triangle said: I would just never choose a one touch goal as goal of the season. I would always choose team goals as I think there is more scope for error. To me some of the best goals end with an easy finish. Yeah maybe.. I just can't remember seeing a ball travel like that over such a distance. It almost reminded me of how the best tennis players hit a ball where the back spin makes it drop just after it gone over the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 1 hour ago, pink_triangle said: Liverpool (who have hoovered up most of the trophies Steady on, Wigan have won as much as Liverpool in the last 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) Third last minute goal from Sterling to win Man city a game 13th goal this season. After all the crap the media have given him this over the years, im glad he is proving himself to be such a great footballer Another 2 goals from Salah as well. Great player Edited November 29, 2017 by zahidf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted November 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 38 minutes ago, zahidf said: im glad he is proving himself to be such a great footballer I'm amused your footballing opinions are as mad as your political musings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjsell Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) Big goal from Sterling though. City not quite looking as infallible as they have been. Delph is showing a few signs of defensive weakness at left back and Southampton had some big chances from set pieces. Is fellaini fit? Wouldn't be surprised if he plays in the derby... Cracking penalty save from Pickford as well. His first clean sheet since the first game of the season. Edited November 30, 2017 by mjsell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjsell Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 2 hours ago, pink_triangle said: I would just never choose a one touch goal as goal of the season. I would always choose team goals as I think there is more scope for error. To me some of the best goals end with an easy finish. Agreed. Arsenals second was a much nicer goal in my book. I get that Rooney's was cracking technique but I just prefer watching smooth one touch passing goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 9 hours ago, mjsell said: Big goal from Sterling though. Teams who win the league score goals like that. Stand half empty behind him though which was sad to see. City fans just can't afford to go to the games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Things I might be / might have been wrong about: City not winning the league Spurs being 'spectacular' Must have been on the beers for #2. Highly unlike me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 13 hours ago, lost said: It wasn't your typical up and over lob. He hit it first time on the half volley and it was still rising but enough back spin by driving down into the ground to keep it under the bar. Unbelievable technique. i watched the liverpool match last night. On that stream at half time they showed Charlie Adam's goal for Stoke from behind the half way line. It's better than Rooney's. Adam had to beat the goalie too, it wasn't the same easy lob-over as last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 hour ago, The Nal said: Stand half empty behind him though which was sad to see. City fans just can't afford to go to the games. surely that was because it was 96' minute and they thought a winner wasn't coming...? (I've no idea. Was my assumption when I saw the empty seats for the goal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 14 minutes ago, eFestivals said: surely that was because it was 96' minute and they thought a winner wasn't coming...? (I've no idea. Was my assumption when I saw the empty seats for the goal) Nah. A few left obviously. It was freezing but you don't leave from behind the goal your team is attacking and bombarding the goal for a crucial last minute winner. Its because it was a midweek game against a team in the bottom half. City fans have gone from paying Championship prices to top tier prices in a very short period of time. They've priced a lot of fans out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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