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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 21:50:53 GMT
Ever thought the guy might be going through a difficult period in his life atm? Â You're a lucky bastard if you never have been, maybe you need to experience a bit of hardship What the frig are you banging yer gums about? Hardship? I know exactly what that's all about thank you very much,I've been a Stoke fan for 35 years. Is that all Jonny come lately  |
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Aug 17, 2015 21:51:21 GMT
Me too 47 years and counting . Hoping my natural optimism will see me through to a half century of stoke supporting .
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 22:02:47 GMT
What the frig are you banging yer gums about? Hardship? I know exactly what that's all about thank you very much,I've been a Stoke fan for 35 years. Is that all Jonny come lately Yep missed the 70's good times due to age,and like many others had only seen the shit times (bar the few highlights) until 8 years ago  I'm assuming by your user name you've got a bit more service in than me old timer  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 22:03:26 GMT
Me too 47 years and counting . Hoping my natural optimism will see me through to a half century of stoke supporting . How's that soap taste? |
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Aug 17, 2015 22:12:27 GMT
Sweet but time for my ovaltine now
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Post by Northy on Aug 17, 2015 22:16:09 GMT
Lucky scouse bastards.
Was watching ot in a pub in Stevenage, plastic scouse glory huntrs in there, 2 i spoke to had never been to anfield...
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Post by OldStokie on Aug 17, 2015 22:33:29 GMT
Welcome to the corrupt world of The Premiership, Bournemouth.
OS.
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Post by trickydicky73 on Aug 17, 2015 23:05:54 GMT
Actually more concerning we have to play Bournemouth next month and they look pretty decent We'll crush them like insects. |
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Post by roylandstoke on Aug 17, 2015 23:45:49 GMT
Do you think the big teams get the majority of the decisions from the officials?
The result of this game was an absolute travesty.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2015 6:50:06 GMT
Adam Lallana - £25M The 13 Stoke players that took to the pitch on Saturday - £19M.* * Even with Bojan and Shaqiri that's just over £30M. Frightening isn't it. I was just thinking how the hell lallana commanded such a fee. He is crap. Absolutely crap. All England internationals seem to be going for ludicrous fees. We need to pray Butland gets back in so we can benefit from the 'big' clubs' complete disregard for getting value for money. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2015 6:57:48 GMT
Do you think the big teams get the majority of the decisions from the officials? The result of this game was an absolute travesty. I just think officials are like everyone else, they do things to avoid criticism, maybe even subconsciously. It is much easier to deal with the press reaction if you annoy Bournemouth than it is if you annoy a club like Liverpool. I actually think Pulis' idea a few years ago, where he suggested managers rate referees each game and there is a promotion/relegation system would avoid this. The media jumped all over it as Pulis being paranoid though rather than giving it any serious discussion. I suppose it suits everybody if the bigger clubs do better. The high profile managers come out and say how good the officiating is or at least don't criticise as often, the media haven't got to build up relationships with new upstart clubs and the governing bodies get the reflected glory when the teams with the expensively formed squads get into Europe. Who wants to rock the boat and really question what's going on? |
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Post by lawrieleslie on Aug 18, 2015 7:02:59 GMT
Frightening isn't it. I was just thinking how the hell lallana commanded such a fee. He is crap. Absolutely crap. All England internationals seem to be going for ludicrous fees. We need to pray Butland gets back in so we can benefit from the 'big' clubs' complete disregard for getting value for money. No chance while woy is in charge. After Hart he clearly prefers Forster and Ruddy. |
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Post by Linx on Aug 18, 2015 7:05:02 GMT
Both were blatant homer decisions. There was nothing wrong with Elphick's goal and, if there was, you have to disallow a lot of other goals this year. But Benteke's goal? You could see Coutinho and Lovren were offside, backs to goal, as the ball was crossed. If they had not turned around to face the goal it would have been fair, but Coutinho attacked the ball right under the keeper's nose FFS!
A travesty of a result. Bounemouth fans must be feeling pretty sick.
Neither side looked that good, though.
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Post by Linx on Aug 18, 2015 7:08:09 GMT
All England internationals seem to be going for ludicrous fees. We need to pray Butland gets back in so we can benefit from the 'big' clubs' complete disregard for getting value for money. No chance while woy is in charge. After Hart he clearly prefers Forster and Ruddy. Lakeland, out there if there is a third choice keeper with an English grandma at a big club, Woy will promote him above Butland sure as eggs is eggs. |
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Aug 18, 2015 7:09:06 GMT
Still in the cold light of day that's another Loss for one of our relegation rivals so not too bad, that's my natural optimism overflowing again .
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Post by Northy on Aug 18, 2015 7:21:26 GMT
Still in the cold light of day that's another Loss for one of our relegation rivals so not too bad, that's my natural optimism overflowing again . Or another 3 points for one of our Europa spot competitors? If the referees had done their jobs correctly, Liverpool would be at the bottom with 0 points this morning, or maybe they are doing their jobs correctly as advised by Greg Dyke |
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Post by st4scfc on Aug 18, 2015 7:22:21 GMT
All England internationals seem to be going for ludicrous fees. We need to pray Butland gets back in so we can benefit from the 'big' clubs' complete disregard for getting value for money. No chance while woy is in charge. After Hart he clearly prefers Forster and Ruddy. wouldnt worry too much he's on borrowed time anyway |
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Post by PerCyfilth ....Captains Log on Aug 18, 2015 8:46:08 GMT
Bournemouth ..robbed on two counts..another big club decision.
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Post by greyman on Aug 18, 2015 9:00:50 GMT
Do you think the big teams get the majority of the decisions from the officials? The result of this game was an absolute travesty. I just think officials are like everyone else, they do things to avoid criticism, maybe even subconsciously. It is much easier to deal with the press reaction if you annoy Bournemouth than it is if you annoy a club like Liverpool. I actually think Pulis' idea a few years ago, where he suggested managers rate referees each game and there is a promotion/relegation system would avoid this. The media jumped all over it as Pulis being paranoid though rather than giving it any serious discussion. I suppose it suits everybody if the bigger clubs do better. The high profile managers come out and say how good the officiating is or at least don't criticise as often, the media haven't got to build up relationships with new upstart clubs and the governing bodies get the reflected glory when the teams with the expensively formed squads get into Europe. Who wants to rock the boat and really question what's going on? It's not going to be Richard Scudamore who has openly stated that any time a club like Man Utd undergoes a slump it is harmful for the Premier League's brand. I don't believe there is any cheating from officials but am convinced there are a number of underlying biases that make their way onto the pitch. Last night was a disgraceful display from the officials. Absolutely shameful. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2015 9:01:43 GMT
Is that all Jonny come lately Yep missed the 70's good times due to age,and like many others had only seen the shit times (bar the few highlights) until 8 years ago I'm assuming by your user name you've got a bit more service in than me old timer Must be about 100yrs now feels that way anyway ! My old man took me to my first game in 1972-3 but I have a shit memory so really cant remember much beyond the 80's come to think about it I cant remember yesterday  |
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Aug 18, 2015 9:07:33 GMT
Still in the cold light of day that's another Loss for one of our relegation rivals so not too bad, that's my natural optimism overflowing again . Or another 3 points for one of our Europa spot competitors? If the referees had done their jobs correctly, Liverpool would be at the bottom with 0 points this morning, or maybe they are doing their jobs correctly as advised by Greg Dyke Greg dyke has nothing to do with it mate! What greyman said. Scudamore making statements like that, at the least, put's it into officials minds, this is what their paymasters want. A lot of the referees, nowadays, seem to be quite happy to promote themselves above the honestly and integrity of the game. Edit: 'honesty and integrity', what a rediculous thing to think!  |
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