Today/Toneyts Footy thread - Non Wednesday

[MAL]

Chelsea 3 up now

[HoylandOwl]

7 minutes ago, Skamp said:

What's with all the netting? 

Think it’s a UEFA directive or summat that they couldn’t use more than 2/3 of the stadium 

[HoylandOwl]

1 minute ago, MAL said:

Chelsea 3 up now

Yeah.

this game is mad!

[MAL]

Gone to VAR

[HoylandOwl]

Var. Get fucked.

[HappyOwl]

Speaking to a Rotherham fan on Sunday and he said they look finished he might be right 

[MAL]

Guarantee a penalty to Real later on as well.

[HoylandOwl]

1 minute ago, HappyOwl said:

Speaking to a Rotherham fan on Sunday and he said they look finished he might be right 

Must be shite if G Hirst has scored…

[HoylandOwl]

Just now, MAL said:

Guarantee a penalty to Real later on as well.

Yeah. I’m no Chelsea fan, but I’d rather an English club win it (ok, one established in England)

[MAL]

1 minute ago, HappyOwl said:

Speaking to a Rotherham fan on Sunday and he said they look finished he might be right 

Mate of mine has been saying it for weeks and weeks.

Playing shit and stealing games but it can't carry on, was his expression.

They managed it again for a Pizza, but hopefully blown the league, even though they still have a game in hand.

[MAL]

4 minutes ago, HoylandOwl said:

Yeah. I’m no Chelsea fan, but I’d rather an English club win it (ok, one established in England)

Ha Ha

Yeah

[mkowlthesexynewversion]

Certainly puts MK Dons a bit more in their own hands. Goal difference still favours Rotherham 

Can work both ways, the fact our game is the last of that round of fixtures means all will know what is what 

[paulvcooke]

16 minutes ago, Skamp said:

What's with all the netting? 

https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2021/09/22/614b572446163f88678b45b6.html

Thinks it means that part of the stadium is currently being worked on.

[MAL]

0 - 3 again

[HoylandOwl]

Werner with composure … things you don’t see very often.

[HoylandOwl]

Luka Modric. 
wow.

That pass was a thing of absolute beauty. 
 

[Skamp]

Can't understand why Chelsea didn't try to hold on to the ball more at 3-0 instead of continuing to attack.

 

I'm not saying they should defend for 15 minutes but their attacking error led to the Real goal. 

[Tylluan]

Know what folk are saying about Rotherham but I wouldn't fancy them in the playoffs.

That's when their and their fans extra effort comes in and I don't want it at our expense

[HoylandOwl]

5 minutes ago, Tylluan said:

Know what folk are saying about Rotherham but I wouldn't fancy them in the playoffs.

That's when their and their fans extra effort comes in and I don't want it at our expense

We’ll be 5th. So it’s fine. 🤣

[JBO]

And they could easily be 4th the way they're going

[HoylandOwl]

Just now, JBO said:

And they could easily be 4th the way they're going

Well we’ll finish 6th then. 
stop mithering 

[Skamp]

Bayern out. 

[HoylandOwl]

Bayern out. That’s a shame

[Skamp]

Another Chelsea error, another Real goal. 

[HoylandOwl]

I don’t think Chelsea will pull it back now. 

[Skamp]

Heads dropped all over the place didn't they?

[mkowlthesexynewversion]

The permutations in League 1 look insane with the number of games to be played between the top 8 teams, counting in Oxford still  

Wigan will do enough to get automatic promotion.

Whilst not favourites in any way Plymouth if they got results in their last games could still have a shout 

Theoretically if we beat MK Dons and our game in hand then be only 4 points behind. Obviously would need a swing in our favour before that game 

[HoylandOwl]

Just now, Skamp said:

Heads dropped all over the place didn't they?

I was astonished that the goal came from Kante just mooching about in midfield and not snapping for the ball. He left it to Loftus Cheek, who in fairness was never getting it

[Tank_Owl2,0]

I'm hoping Plymouth can win at Wycombe on Saturday a) bc it does us a favour and b) it will put Roveram under even more pressure.

 

obviously beating MK Dons would be fantastic but I feel we are at best going to get a draw. If Wycombe draw or lose Saturday would be a good outcome.

Edited April 12, 2022 by Tank_Owl2,0

[HoylandOwl]

That was some game 

[star]

1 hour ago, Tank_Owl2,0 said:

I'm hoping Plymouth can win at Wycombe on Saturday a) bc it does us a favour and b) it will put Roveram under even more pressure.

 

obviously beating MK Dons would be fantastic but I feel we are at best going to get a draw. If Wycombe draw or lose Saturday would be a good outcome.

Isn't possible for Plymouth to win at Wycombe on Saturday

[M42Owl]

Is it too fanciful to see Rotherham lose at home to Ipswich and away to Burton, Sunderland and Gillingham?
A home game to Oxford seems their best chance of points.

I’m hoping for Rotherham to finish 7th, with Plymouth 2nd.

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

Not usually one for watching the Champions League but last 2 nights have been fantastic with the Chelsea and City games.  Two totally different games but so absorbing. 

Simeone and his teams are absolute dogs but pure theatre. 

[mkowlthesexynewversion]

That was a completely mad last 15 minutes, where it actually worked against Madrid. I think I would be annoyed if a fan of theirs, whilst they have had success as a dogs of War team, they made City look very average in that 2nd half playing football not shithousing. 

Not comparing quality wise but we have faced League 1 equivalents where you just think play football 

 

[HoylandOwl]

Didn’t watch City last night, but sounded proper shithouse from Atleti. Not surprising though 

[EastCraigsOwl]

1 hour ago, HoylandOwl said:

Didn’t watch City last night, but sounded proper shithouse from Atleti. Not surprising though 

The stuff at the end was wholly caused by Man City.

I'm a firm believer in that, if you're really injured, you don't / can't roll. Yes, Foden was brushed by Felipe and, yes, that probably warranted a second yellow (which he duly received). However, Foden managed to roll a couple of yards off the pitch before miraculously twisting his body round to roll back onto it. I don't blame Savic for picking him up and trying to shove him back off. I would've done the same. Cheating little bastard.

Then we have Jack Grealish, who obviously swore at Savic (why else would BT scramble his mouth in the replays?). The defender responded by pulling his hair. Quite right. Again, I would've done the same.

Then we have the creepy looking 'goalkeeper' who successfully managed to con everyone into believing he was injured. Perhaps someone came within a yard of one of his tattoos?

None of this was condemned by the pundits in the BT studio. Indeed, the racist, forgetful junkie described Foden's actions as "cute". Remind me why he's still in a job.

I enjoy shithousery. I'm all for digs in the ribs, sly kicks, etc., but I draw the line at diving, cheating and, worst of all (although thankfully it's extremely rare and didn't occur last night), spitting.

[Otto_Man]

On 12/04/2022 at 21:28, MAL said:

Mate of mine has been saying it for weeks and weeks.

Playing shit and stealing games but it can't carry on, was his expression.

They managed it again for a Pizza, but hopefully blown the league, even though they still have a game in hand.

Managed it at Hillsborough, play that game 100 times, we win 98 and they spoz a draw.

I want them ***** in the play offs, we owe them. Their cup final too so fans will be on their backs throughout

[M42Owl]

2 hours ago, EastCraigsOwl said:

The stuff at the end was wholly caused by Man City.

I'm a firm believer in that, if you're really injured, you don't / can't roll. Yes, Foden was brushed by Felipe and, yes, that probably warranted a second yellow (which he duly received). However, Foden managed to roll a couple of yards off the pitch before miraculously twisting his body round to roll back onto it. I don't blame Savic for picking him up and trying to shove him back off. I would've done the same. Cheating little bastard.

Then we have Jack Grealish, who obviously swore at Savic (why else would BT scramble his mouth in the replays?). The defender responded by pulling his hair. Quite right. Again, I would've done the same.

Then we have the creepy looking 'goalkeeper' who successfully managed to con everyone into believing he was injured. Perhaps someone came within a yard of one of his tattoos?

None of this was condemned by the pundits in the BT studio. Indeed, the racist, forgetful junkie described Foden's actions as "cute". Remind me why he's still in a job.

I enjoy shithousery. I'm all for digs in the ribs, sly kicks, etc., but I draw the line at diving, cheating and, worst of all (although thankfully it's extremely rare and didn't occur last night), spitting.

I agree with most of what you say here, especially the bit I’ve highlighted, but there was an example earlier in the game that disproves this.

Walker went down in an innocuous challenge and managed to roll umpteen times - almost rolling off the pitch (“get up you twat. Clearly not injured”). He had treatment, went off the pitch, came back on, (“I knew it. Not injured at all”). Minutes later went down injured again, substituted, (“maybe injured after all”). Replays showed him catching his standing foot as he went to clear the ball. Injured, but capable of rolling.

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

2 hours ago, EastCraigsOwl said:

The stuff at the end was wholly caused by Man City.

I'm a firm believer in that, if you're really injured, you don't / can't roll. Yes, Foden was brushed by Felipe and, yes, that probably warranted a second yellow (which he duly received). However, Foden managed to roll a couple of yards off the pitch before miraculously twisting his body round to roll back onto it. I don't blame Savic for picking him up and trying to shove him back off. I would've done the same. Cheating little bastard.

Then we have Jack Grealish, who obviously swore at Savic (why else would BT scramble his mouth in the replays?). The defender responded by pulling his hair. Quite right. Again, I would've done the same.

Then we have the creepy looking 'goalkeeper' who successfully managed to con everyone into believing he was injured. Perhaps someone came within a yard of one of his tattoos?

None of this was condemned by the pundits in the BT studio. Indeed, the racist, forgetful junkie described Foden's actions as "cute". Remind me why he's still in a job.

I enjoy shithousery. I'm all for digs in the ribs, sly kicks, etc., but I draw the line at diving, cheating and, worst of all (although thankfully it's extremely rare and didn't occur last night), spitting.

Seem to remember Paterson going down injured off the pitch at Leppings Lane end and then realising and rolling back on. 

[EastCraigsOwl]

8 hours ago, M42Owl said:

I agree with most of what you say here, especially the bit I’ve highlighted, but there was an example earlier in the game that disproves this.

Walker went down in an innocuous challenge and managed to roll umpteen times - almost rolling off the pitch (“get up you twat. Clearly not injured”). He had treatment, went off the pitch, came back on, (“I knew it. Not injured at all”). Minutes later went down injured again, substituted, (“maybe injured after all”). Replays showed him catching his standing foot as he went to clear the ball. Injured, but capable of rolling.

Aye, it's not an exact science. It's probably best to apply it mainly to serious injuries. Leg breaks and such like.

Walker was a strange one. Rolled a wee bit before wriggling on his back, legs in the air, kinda resembling a demented slater!

7 hours ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

Seem to remember Paterson going down injured off the pitch at Leppings Lane end and then realising and rolling back on. 

He may be a Hearts legend but I don't condone such behavior. Guaranteed he would've learned that at Cardiff, under Warnock.

[HoylandOwl]

West Ham 1-0 up 

[HoylandOwl]

Make that 2-0

[pook]

Eintracht Frankfurt up 2-0 at the Camp Nou at HT.  

Didn't see that coming.  Hoped for it, mind.  Just 45 minutes more.  

[HoylandOwl]

3-0 West Ham

[mkowlthesexynewversion]

As Carlos bottled a big game again

[M42Owl]

Barca 0-3. Oh dear, never mind.

[mkowlthesexynewversion]

1 minute ago, M42Owl said:

Barca 0-3. Oh dear, never mind.

Seen a tweet stating there are 30k Eintract Frankfurt fans in Barcelona - I guess only 10% or so in the ground 

[pook]

59 minutes ago, mkowlthesexynewversion said:

As Carlos bottled a big game again

Despite being down a man since late in the first half, they've leveled on aggregate in the 83rd.  

[M42Owl]

Frankfurt nearly doing a Wednesday.

1-3, panic, penalty, 2nd yellow, 2-3, full time.

[pook]

Got interesting in the end, there, in Barcelona.  Ndicke sent off and Barca get two in injury time.  Frankfurt see it out, though, and are through to the finals.