Meowl 35 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 The predictable arrogance of certain players who believe they deserve to be bracketed in an 'oh so special super star' status and be able to make what they feel is a personalised gesture with their hands (usually in the shape of a heart) after scoring a goal. The need for ALL managers and hangers on in the game to have their initials on their training jackets, but I applaud the deputy assistant to the lead joint manager of the under-6s, who might do it out of a sense of self mockery. Link to post Share on other sites
Southie_Owl 7,752 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 6 hours ago, Owls-Fan said: Liverpool’s success The love in for Klopp The fact Wednesday won’t ever have a manager as good as Klopp Making viewers listen to the anfield Kop sing their song before kick off can happen Martin Tyler “and it’s live!” Players’ wages and ridiculous transfer fees when the world is burning Feigning injuries European football format (finishing 4th means you are in the “champions” league, europa playing on Thursday nights) People asking me “have Wednesday ever played in the premier league?” Top post mate. Definitely get the last one asked all the time. Either that, or “what league are Wednesday in now?” By supposed football fans. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Musn't Grumble 1,846 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 On 10/01/2021 at 13:20, sternlad said: Coloured football slippers are detestable and plasticy. Much preferred the Adidas 2000, Puma Kings (love a long tongue), Timpson Shooting Stars (red or blue stripe), Ours (French brand) really soft leather, but we must never forget the old Adidas Intersago (built for soft pudding pitches) Timpson Shooting Stars were the equivalent of strapping your feet into blocks of concrete. If ever you managed to raise your foot off the ground and kick the ball, it would take a few days and a couple of bus rides to get the ball back. Having said that, I had a few pairs of these and if you chucked them away, they would be back on the doorstep the following morning. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mickjj 3,138 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 The loss of the Central League Not being allowed to tackle The stupid hand ball rules Throw ins (there should be a time limit on taking them) Subs taking ten minutes to put their kit on Soft penalty decisions for top six teams. etc etc etc 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
owlthorpe 20 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 The FA Cup Draw and the 'Selected Numbers' just show all the teams numbers. The offside rule , just put the offside flag up straight away and don't wait to see what happens later. Managers like Warnock who before the game say , today we are playing the World Champions , if they win they say we have just beat the World Champions but if they lose they say we should have won that they were crap ! Link to post Share on other sites
thewookieisdown 2,277 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 A lot of the things listed are actually quite big things stemming from the revolution in finances. Two little ones from me. Branding of competitions. That stupid jingle played at Champions League matches. Premier league grounds all having the same dugouts (which no longer are dug outs). The FA Cup draw. Much better done by obscure officials not celebs. More importantly don't tell us which ball different clubs are. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
owler66 2,992 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 8 minutes ago, thewookieisdown said: A lot of the things listed are actually quite big things stemming from the revolution in finances. Two little ones from me. Branding of competitions. That stupid jingle played at Champions League matches. Premier league grounds all having the same dugouts (which no longer are dug outs). The FA Cup draw. Much better done by obscure officials not celebs. More importantly don't tell us which ball different clubs are. I used to love not knowing which teams number was, some old FA crusty number 5 then looking at Ted Croker who is it Ted Link to post Share on other sites
FinnishOwl 884 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 20 hours ago, domSWFC said: Why do all players wear sports bras now? All the hormones make their t*ts grow. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
bhaigh107 8 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 On 10/01/2021 at 13:17, S36 OWL said: Squad numbers More than three subs Players wearing gloves Diving VAR Stupid kick off times Players wearing alice bands Stupid coloured boots Assistant refs - they are LINESMEN FFS Totally agree Link to post Share on other sites
j17tjp 711 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 22 hours ago, Inspector Lestrade said: A bit embarrassing for the part timers if they can't beat a team on the floor. Fairly sure it’s because every time they’d lay on the floor, the ref would give them a ball and let them have a free kick Link to post Share on other sites
Inspector Lestrade 23,842 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 3 minutes ago, j17tjp said: Fairly sure it’s because every time they’d lay on the floor, the ref would give them a ball and let them have a free kick Don't think he could be conned that easily Link to post Share on other sites
Rogerwyldesmullet 2,989 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Drawing the FA cup rounds at the same time so we know we are stuffed and the Blades have got a bye until the quarters! Link to post Share on other sites
oldtawnyowl 1,915 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 On 10/01/2021 at 14:30, davey_wells said: Players who place the ball blatantly outside the quadrant for a corner kick. Can never really understand why a couple of inches upset people so much. What advantage does really give? Why do people get so irate over corner kicks being fractionally outside the quadrant but quite happily accept players taking free kicks and throw-ins yards from the correct position. This winds me up far more than an inch or two at a corner kick. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
trevdi9 25,358 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 astronomical wages That is when the rot set in, when players lost the love of the game , players overruling management if they can't get there own way and getting them sacked var , just destroys the game , , soon be four quarters like the American rubbish parachute payments , And most of all the lay off for the International England games , 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sherlyegg 4,783 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 No keen on 'Identity'.. It reminds me of 'Offensive Football' When style and attacking have been good enough for 100yrs. American tw@tisms...jeez.. Link to post Share on other sites
qantas 753 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Gloves...I just don't get it. I've played on frozen rutted pitches all around Sheffield, some that hard your studs sounded like you were on concrete....never, not once, did I think I could use a pair of gloves to ease the cold. Someone told me once it's the fashion......fashion ffs.....can you imagine Mike Lyons ever wearing gloves, he wore stitches he had put in while waiting to come back on. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ReginaldD 1,656 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Gambling companies as shirt sponsors, really don't like how widespread it is 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
owls66 5,330 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Calling diving "simulation". F off out of 'ere with that. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
northeastowl 2,768 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 On the subs issue, I think managers are too soft. If it was me and a player wasn’t ready to come on I’d put someone else on instead. They’d soon learn their lesson. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
matthefish2002 14,585 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 The way any small act of human decency by a player or club is described as 'class'. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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