Beaconowl Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Apparently the Qatar government are hiring people to attend games to pretend to be fans of the teams playing, because so few tickets have been sold What a mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I wonder if they'll similarly change their mind at the last moment over using the 3 female refs & their assistants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Owling_Wolf said: A-hole in one? Ya bunch of weirdos! 👀 Even if I was of that bent, which I ain't, I would have drawn the line at a Villa and a Chelsea fan! There are certain standards!! 😋 Not sure you're supposed to call em bent in this day and age Fred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Andyben said: Wil Beat Ecuador 1-0 with a second half goal. Lump on. Allegedly 7 Ecuador players accepted bribes I saw something about that. There’s talk of the players being offered $1m each to throw the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 While it’s daft (or not because it’s Qatar and they do what the fook they want), has this bloke gone over there for beer or football? Yes, he was told he could have both initially, but Qatar is hardly a hotbed of ale is it? And as the tournament was sponsored by Budweiser then, well, he was only going to get the ale he can get here anyway… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Beaconowl said: Apparently the Qatar government are hiring people to attend games to pretend to be fans of the teams playing, because so few tickets have been sold What a mess There are tickets available on the official FIFA website for all of England's group games, along with the other European nations, yet they're claiming 2.4 million tickets 'sold'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 2 hours ago, holmesfield_owl said: It's not a term I appreciate tbh and I'd take issue if someone called me it, same as faggott etc, it's derogatory. I'm not surprised! Hopefully you'll have noticed that I didn't, Holmes: my phrase was a completely different usage. It's almost as if Reesh didn't know that perfectly well. 👀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 14 minutes ago, Tylluan said: There are tickets available on the official FIFA website for all of England's group games, along with the other European nations, yet they're claiming 2.4 million tickets 'sold'. Let's be reight: it's football itself that's been sold. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 The tournament is 48 hours or so away and I have zero enthusiasm for it, last world Cup I felt this much apathy for was 1994 and that was cos I was sulking cos we didn't qualify. I remember watching some games whilst on the school residential on the pocket TV I'd got for Christmas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpworthOwl Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 You watch. They'll crack down on same sex couples next and there'll be a few letters from Qatari cells asking national ambassadors to help get them released. And as for women in taxis on their own. They'll be straight to the nick too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 On 16/11/2022 at 21:43, owl4ever1867 said: Anybody doing a dream team anywhere? I've just created a Sun team so if we get a few others I'll make a league 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 So. As of last week, I had to opportunity to go to Qatar tomorrow, to see 10 (Yes Ten) games, and then come back a week on Monday. The only cost was the flight and spending money. I had to turn it down due to the birth of my little lad. The comment about it not being a sellout is an understatement. There are no issues getting tickets for any European group games whatsoever. The Polish FA have offered discount travel and all kinds of deals to get people over there. This is going to be the final nail in FIFA’s coffin, especially with the 10’s of millions they will need to pay Budweiser. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaconowl Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 42 minutes ago, EpworthOwl said: You watch. They'll crack down on same sex couples next and there'll be a few letters from Qatari cells asking national ambassadors to help get them released. And as for women in taxis on their own. They'll be straight to the nick too! Medieval ***** (the Qatari leadership that is) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 One thing I can't get my head around is English pubs boycotting showing games. I sympathise with people taking umbrage with the host's treatment and potential treatment of same sex couples and 'non-binary' folks, but the stance of these establishments - except where their locals have driven it - just looks like they're cutting their noses off to spite their faces. Sadly, it'll make no direct difference to Qatar: chances are they'll never even know about it. They may simply feel better about themselves for doing this but that could be cold comfort for them during a harsh economic situation, particularly if local rivals hoover up some of their usual clientel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpworthOwl Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 30 minutes ago, Owling_Wolf said: One thing I can't get my head around is English pubs boycotting showing games. I sympathise with people taking umbrage with the host's treatment and potential treatment of same sex couples and 'non-binary' folks, but the stance of these establishments - except where their locals have driven it - just looks like they're cutting their noses off to spite their faces. Sadly, it'll make no direct difference to Qatar: chances are they'll never even know about it. They may simply feel better about themselves for doing this but that could be cold comfort for them during a harsh economic situation, particularly if local rivals hoover up some of their usual clientel. I genuinely think if people won't go yo the pub to watch...if they're going to watch, they'll watch at home 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 32 minutes ago, Owling_Wolf said: One thing I can't get my head around is English pubs boycotting showing games. I sympathise with people taking umbrage with the host's treatment and potential treatment of same sex couples and 'non-binary' folks, but the stance of these establishments - except where their locals have driven it - just looks like they're cutting their noses off to spite their faces. Sadly, it'll make no direct difference to Qatar: chances are they'll never even know about it. They may simply feel better about themselves for doing this but that could be cold comfort for them during a harsh economic situation, particularly if local rivals hoover up some of their usual clientel. Pubs or bars, Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Reesh said: The tournament is 48 hours or so away and I have zero enthusiasm for it, last world Cup I felt this much apathy for was 1994 and that was cos I was sulking cos we didn't qualify. I remember watching some games whilst on the school residential on the pocket TV I'd got for Christmas. You mean Residential School. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, Andyben said: Pubs or bars, Fred. What about them, Bendy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Just now, Andyben said: You mean Residential School. S6 pal not Borstal end of the city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Owling_Wolf said: What about them, Bendy? I can't imagine it being banned in the Golden Plover but can see it banned in some bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Only ones to boycott will be the Woke places and ones hoping the publicity of doing it covers the lost revenues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skamp Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 The World Cup is happening and where it's being held is also happening now. Not ideal but it's happening. Can't imagine many football fans not watching a game 'on principle' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercockle Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I like the notion of boycotting it. Not because it’s Qatar per se but as a protest to FIFA at their scandalous decision to hold the tournament there. This will be a glorious failure. I’ll maybe watch the England games if we get to the later stages but otherwise I won’t bother. Previous tournaments I’d watch as many games as I could. It’ll make no difference but I don’t want to contribute to making this shitshow anything of a success. From the Qatar perspective, these made me chuckle. He’s been buying up packets, adding his own to them and then putting them back in shops. https://www.spellingmistakescostlives.com/product-page/qatar-2022-football-sticker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul from Wisewood Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 5 hours ago, holmesfield_owl said: It's not a term I appreciate tbh and I'd take issue if someone called me it, same as faggott etc, it's derogatory. What about bumder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul from Wisewood Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Same here, not going to bother watching Monday.. Will just work through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Owling_Wolf said: One thing I can't get my head around is English pubs boycotting showing games. I sympathise with people taking umbrage with the host's treatment and potential treatment of same sex couples and 'non-binary' folks, but the stance of these establishments - except where their locals have driven it - just looks like they're cutting their noses off to spite their faces. Sadly, it'll make no direct difference to Qatar: chances are they'll never even know about it. They may simply feel better about themselves for doing this but that could be cold comfort for them during a harsh economic situation, particularly if local rivals hoover up some of their usual clientel. While there’s obviously things that go on over there that shouldn’t, not showing the games in pubs here is just virtue signalling. I mean come on, of course not showing a game in a pub in England will really change things over there and it won’t change anything at FIFA either. To be honest short of some miracle that the powers that be have a case of finding true consciousness, then nothing will. It shouldn’t have been held there, we know it. Everyone except FIFA and officials in Qatar knows it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 6 hours ago, Beaconowl said: Apparently the Qatar government are hiring people to attend games to pretend to be fans of the teams playing, because so few tickets have been sold What a mess Hemmingham put his CV in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M42Owl Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I wonder if the Qataris are beginning to regret getting the WC, and that this is showing in their backtracking on certain concessions that they’d previously made. Its cost them a fortune (that they can afford) for which they must have expected an upside, but it’s turned out to be nothing but negative PR since day 1. I can’t see it getting any better for them over the next few weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 10 minutes ago, M42Owl said: I wonder if the Qataris are beginning to regret getting the WC, and that this is showing in their backtracking on certain concessions that they’d previously made. Its cost them a fortune (that they can afford) for which they must have expected an upside, but it’s turned out to be nothing but negative PR since day 1. I can’t see it getting any better for them over the next few weeks. Nah. They’ll be arrogant enough to say it’s a roaring success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winco Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I’ll be watching them match in the boozer, what better reason to get pissed on a Monday afternoon 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M42Owl Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Infantino having a bit of a rank on behalf of his paymasters. So much for concentrating on the football. I think he’ll be glad to get out of there too. World Cup 2022: Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses West of 'hypocrisy' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63687412 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greno Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 15 hours ago, Reesh said: Hemmingham put his CV in He'll need to, the Qatari authorities have taken his daily cash allowance away. Maybe the **** will have to sell his trumpet to be able to eat. Every cloud and all that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 Karim Benzema out of the World Cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Just to confirm. There is zero issue getting a beer in Doha. Lots and lots of choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winco Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 21 minutes ago, KrolMong said: Just to confirm. There is zero issue getting a beer in Doha. Lots and lots of choice. The BBC have been having a pop all morning about this World Cup showing places still getting built, shite accommodation for £200 a night etc personally I would’ve probably just gone to Tenerife on the lash and watch it on the box rather than go over there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Still better off watching it from here. Assuming ALL the pubs aren't banning it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/63691286 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winco Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Owling_Wolf said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/63691286 Aye looks fucking horrible I bet that’s boiling in there. why anyone would even wanna go there is beyond me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 15 minutes ago, Winco said: The BBC have been having a pop all morning about this World Cup showing places still getting built, shite accommodation for £200 a night etc personally I would’ve probably just gone to Tenerife on the lash and watch it on the box rather than go over there. Sounds like a plan, that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Interesting coverage in the first 30 mins on BBC. Fair play to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBO Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Alex Scott taking a risk being there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 8 minutes ago, HoylandOwl said: Interesting coverage in the first 30 mins on BBC. Fair play to them. I've switched that off until the game starts. I've read all the news articles about it. I don't need to hear it again from former footballers, thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skamp Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Qatar's goalie though plus a very dodgy VAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowlthesexynewversion Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Erm where was the offside 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Wow. Hahahhha. VAR. Lump on Qatar to win the lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheat Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Well that explanation was as clear as mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheat Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 How are VAR going to find a way to overrule this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 13 minutes ago, HoylandOwl said: Wow. Hahahhha. VAR. Lump on Qatar to win the lot. Disallowed for being against Qatar? 👀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, cheat said: How are VAR going to find a way to overrule this? The penalty taker had only one player between him and the goal! Obviously offside. 😋 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheat Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Great finish that. Looked more offside than the disallowed one mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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