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Post by wakefieldstokie on Feb 11, 2010 13:05:43 GMT
After watching the Arsenal v Liverpool game last night and a few other of the ‘big 4’ teams play lately it really hit home how much belox the media churn out.
Last night’s game is only one example I know, but it was dull, very dull. It lacked ‘entertainment value’. Liverpool were being praised in the first half for doing exactly what we do, but we do it better! – closing down and pressuring. When Liverpool did it, it was called ‘hard work’ and ‘team spirit’. However when we do it, it’s often labelled ‘physical’ and ‘the ugly part of the game’. I might be being too sensitive here but who cares. Anyway that is only a small point. The main issue I have is with the hype and glamorising of fixtures like this. The 'top 4' games are the focus of continual brand building of fantastic football, irrespective of whether it is or not!
Can we have a bit more realism and respect for the other teams outside of the top 4 and their entertainment value and input into the league?
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Post by Mint Berry Barks on Feb 11, 2010 13:08:40 GMT
Good point. Did you see Chelsea's goal last night aswell?
If we did that, TalkSport would be ripping us a new twat.
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Post by despotter on Feb 11, 2010 13:23:12 GMT
If we did that, TalkSport would be ripping us a new twat. # Ugh, I just did a bit of sick into my mouth. That's some imagery ;D |
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Post by londonjamie on Feb 11, 2010 14:02:52 GMT
When I say fuck the top four, and fuck all tv football pundits, I do not mean fuck in a nice way.  |
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Post by y_oh_y_delilah on Feb 11, 2010 14:09:00 GMT
After watching the Arsenal v Liverpool game last night and a few other of the ‘big 4’ teams play lately it really hit home how much belox the media churn out. Last night’s game is only one example I know, but it was dull, very dull. It lacked ‘entertainment value’. Liverpool were being praised in the first half for doing exactly what we do, but we do it better! – closing down and pressuring. When Liverpool did it, it was called ‘hard work’ and ‘team spirit’. However when we do it, it’s often labelled ‘physical’ and ‘the ugly part of the game’. I might be being too sensitive here but who cares. Anyway that is only a small point. The main issue I have is with the hype and glamorising of fixtures like this. The 'top 4' games are the focus of continual brand building of fantastic football, irrespective of whether it is or not! Can we have a bit more realism and respect for the other teams outside of the top 4 and their entertainment value and input into the league? Here, here! Matches between the so-called 'big 4' are more often than not, a complete (excuse the expression) bag 'o wank! |
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Post by canadianmoose on Feb 11, 2010 14:16:09 GMT
I thought the Chelsea Arse game at the weekend was a good one....I was impressed with the way Chelsea are basically doing what Stoke do but with better players!
Physical and uncompromising but still able to play a bit too.
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Post by fromafar07 on Feb 11, 2010 15:06:52 GMT
After watching the Arsenal v Liverpool game last night and a few other of the ‘big 4’ teams play lately it really hit home how much belox the media churn out. Last night’s game is only one example I know, but it was dull, very dull. It lacked ‘entertainment value’. Liverpool were being praised in the first half for doing exactly what we do, but we do it better! – closing down and pressuring. When Liverpool did it, it was called ‘hard work’ and ‘team spirit’. However when we do it, it’s often labelled ‘physical’ and ‘the ugly part of the game’. I might be being too sensitive here but who cares. Anyway that is only a small point. The main issue I have is with the hype and glamorising of fixtures like this. The 'top 4' games are the focus of continual brand building of fantastic football, irrespective of whether it is or not! Can we have a bit more realism and respect for the other teams outside of the top 4 and their entertainment value and input into the league? Sky News and FSC news all said what a dull and boring game it was !! even the commetators said how awful the first half was on the radio ! |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Feb 11, 2010 17:39:02 GMT
The Arsenal last game was poor. Lots of passing and no penetration (ooh-err).
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Post by march4 on Feb 11, 2010 17:43:17 GMT
The Arsenal game was boring - not just a little bit boring, but bone numbingly boring.
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Post by StoKeith on Feb 11, 2010 18:26:07 GMT
To sum up the goals in the Everton Chelsea game: Chelsea 1-0 - LONG BALL - GOAL Everton 1-1 - CORNER - HEADER - GOAL Everton 2-1 - LONG BALL - GOAL Beautiful football.  |
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Post by march4 on Feb 11, 2010 18:32:07 GMT
To sum up the goals in the Everton Chelsea game: Chelsea 1-0 - LONG BALL - GOAL Everton 1-1 - CORNER - HEADER - GOAL Everton 2-1 - LONG BALL - GOAL Beautiful football. It is indeed. The Arsenal game was boring beyond words. Made our game at Sunderland look like an end to end classic. |
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