matthew123 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Whilst the FA ask Fergie to explain his personal attack on Referee Alan Wiley (in your own time Sir Alex...) - the FA have charged Rafa with improper conduct for jokingly taking his glasses out of his pocket when asked about a Referee's performance.It does make you wonder exactly what favours are still owed United by the FA since they forced United to participate in the infamous World Club Championship held in Brazil back in 2000...It does make the stomach churn when it's one rule for one...http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=683747&sec=england&root=england&cc=5739 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-256460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandperson Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Maybe Rafa just needs to work on his comic timing? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-256468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 ...try Pepto Bismol Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-256473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Ah thanks Doc but this'll do just fine... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-256507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandperson Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 This always settles my stomach: Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-256512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atila Reincarnate Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Sandperson Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Maybe Rafa just needs to work on his comic timing?He should take lessons from Ferg, he is one funny guy, take his comic turn last weekend involving the ref for example, right up there with Laurel & Hardy or the Chuckle Brothers! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-256514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Hahaha SP - but you're right it should have been 6! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-256517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandperson Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Right again!? ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-256524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atila Reincarnate Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 The inevitable has come to pass, Barnes and McAteer shown the door at Tranmere Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-256856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Peter Taylor gone as well Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-256863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 Sad for Barnes but the greatest footballers don't always make the grade at managerial level - but what I don't understand having waited so long for a second chance, after a similarly short spell at Celtic, was having Jason McAteer as his assistant. Nothing against McAteer but one of his nicknames at Anfield was that of Trigger (as in Only Fool's and Horses).I just hope Barnes does not try and pimp himself on Sky / ESPN / BBC in the same way we have seen with likes of Strachen and Ian Dowie in the past. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-256915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atila Reincarnate Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 As the forum won't be up and running when the next batch of games comes up, here are my predictionsArsenal 5 v Birmingham 1 Aston Villa 1 v Chelsea 2 Everton 1 v Wolverhampton 0 Man Utd 3 v Bolton 1 Portsmouth 1 v Tottenham 0 Stoke 2 v West Ham 1 Sunderland 1 v Liverpool 1 Blackburn 2 v Burnley 0 Wigan 0 v Man City 2Fulham 2 Hull 0 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-257060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Ok fair dos. Plus - Ukraine 1 England 3Arsenal 4 Birmingham 0Aston Villa 1 Chelsea 2 Everton 3 Wolverhampton 0 Man Utd 3 Bolton 1 Portsmouth 0 Tottenham 3 Stoke 2 West Ham 1 Sunderland 2 Liverpool 2 Blackburn 2 Burnley 2Wigan 1 Man City 3 Fulham 3 Hull 0 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-257084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 BTW I'm doubtful for The Vale tomorrow...2nd half more likely, but fine for Ireland game at Castle Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-257197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Thats excellent self discipline Quids. especially as the missus is away. I think I'd be in the boozer all day. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-257208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I'm painting while she takes the kids away....if not I'd be in the boozer right now...planning a bit of a session tomorrow evening though Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-257210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Yes - I know (grits teeth). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-257212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Where they showing the England game is it Vale or Hoopers? Not decided whether I'll even watch it yet as back still aching from shifting cast iron bath yesterday with plumber. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-257383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sorry not going to make the second half, just finished painting Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-257429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephyr Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 BBC1 showing highlights of England game at 10.15. Internet robbers barred an earlier annoucement. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-257450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Administrator Posted October 12, 2009 Administrator Share Posted October 12, 2009 Sorry about this but this thread has reached the point where it messes up the forum software, intermittently new posts no longer mean the thread appears at the top of the Lounge message list.Please could someone start a new Football Focus thread and link back to this one, just copy and paste this URLhttp://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?20,214312,357460,page=170#msg-357460Apologies once again. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/205/#findComment-258011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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