The FOOTBALL thread

[Cofiliano]

I actually think Suarez made that desicion based on principles, and I respect him cause of that.

[Alsatian]

I actually think Suarez made that desicion based on principles, and I respect him cause of that.

Still, it's reignited a fire that could of been potentially put to rest had he shaken Evra's hand.

The thing that annoys me is that the FA seem to think this kind of thing is new and unprecedented, and that racial comments haven't been made in a football match before. Let's face it, when you're playing against one of your biggest rivals, sometimes you get so caught up in the heat of the moment that you may say things you wouldn't normally say. Suarez says one racial term in the moment, and he becomes labelled a racist.

[jinjifliaktor]

Here in Bulgaria, people say that Suarez is a gypsy and that he's jealous because Evra is more black. 


However, very good game for Scholes and Giggs. Also our goalkeeper made some good performances, but overall he was not TOO bothered by the players of Liverpool.

[Cofiliano]

Still, it's reignited a fire that could of been potentially put to rest had he shaken Evra's hand.

The thing that annoys me is that the FA seem to think this kind of thing is new and unprecedented, and that racial comments haven't been made in a football match before. Let's face it, when you're playing against one of your biggest rivals, sometimes you get so caught up in the heat of the moment that you may say things you wouldn't normally say. Suarez says one racial term in the moment, and he becomes labelled a racist.

Exactly, the pure 'racist problem' in football specially in England is overrated. I mean check what Sir Alex said, "He should stop playing football, and get kicked out from Liverpool".

I mean lets be real, players say a lot of 'low punches' to each other during games, mentioning each other families, nation, anything that can provoke them enough to make a mistake, but saying that a club needs to kick him out cause of that is stupid (Although Sir Alex is the greatest Manager in the history of football in my opinion.)


Also, I dont even like Suarez and I actually fancy Evra more as a player, but like I said, I'm supporting Suarez on this one.

[Alsatian]

However, very good game for Scholes and Giggs. Also our goalkeeper made some good performances, but overall he was not TOO bothered by the players of Liverpool.

De Gea is a good keeper, and he's made some fantastic reflexive saves lately, but his decision making is woeful - especially when it comes to corners. But I think he just needs to be given some time to bolster his confidence and he'll be a fine keeper.

Exactly, the pure 'racist problem' in football specially in England is overrated. I mean check what Sir Alex said, "He should stop playing football, and get kicked out from Liverpool".

I mean lets be real, players say a lot of 'low punches' to each other during games, mentioning each other families, nation, anything that can provoke them enough to make a mistake, but saying that a club needs to kick him out cause of that is stupid (Although Sir Alex is the greatest Manager in the history of football in my opinion.)

I've done it as well when I used to play for a Sunday League club - it's just part and parcel when it comes to playing competetive football. Players say shit to each other to try and get to the other player to knock them off their game, but hey, everyone shakes hands at the end of the game and it's fine. This Suarez/Evra incident was just blown way out of proportion.

And I too rate Ferguson as one of the best managers of all time, but it baffles me sometimes when he comes out with ridiculous shit like that. Suarez recieved his punishment, that should be it.

[jinjifliaktor]

De Gea is a good keeper, and he's made some fantastic reflexive saves lately, but his decision making is woeful - especially when it comes to corners. But I think he just needs to be given some time to bolster his confidence and he'll be a fine keeper.

Yes, he is still young.

[Alsatian]

Yes, he is still young.

Yep, same age as Szczęsny who also went through a bit of a rough patch with Arsenal but has come out on top and proven himself to be one of the best keepers in the league.

[Stefanrsb]

Any Chelsea fans?

Yup. But Red Star on the first place!

[jinjifliaktor]

Today champions league...

[Alsatian]

Today champions league...

Should be easy games for both Barcelona and Lyon.

Tomorrow, AC Milan vs. Arsenal! Going to be a tough game, but I can't wait! Hopefully Wenger will start Henry seeing as it's his last potential game before he returns to NY.

[jinjifliaktor]

Milan - Arsenal 2-2, I bet 100k in Argo.

[Alsatian]

Milan - Arsenal 2-2, I bet 100k in Argo.

Haha, you're on! I'm going with 3-2 to Arsenal.

[jinjifliaktor]

Haha, you're on! I'm going with 3-2 to Arsenal.

This is the first match, Milan will be given to the maximum because they will have no chance in London.

[Alsatian]

This is the first match, Milan will be given to the maximum because they will have no chance in London.

Why do you say that?

[jinjifliaktor]

Why do you say that?

I say this because I think Milan have a chance to do something only in Italy. I feel that Arsenal will smash them in London. 
Anyway, did you watched Barca?