Football Focus

[the-e-dealer]

Yes.

[Parkdrive]

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> United's defence needs Vidic back. Very poor. As

> for City and Tevez refusing to play, well that a

> disgrace. I think he will have plenty of time to

> spend in S.America for the next couple of months.

If memory serves me correctly, didn't Paul Scholes refuse to play for Manchester United against the Arsenal in the league about 10 years ago, a game which his side lost 4 nil?

[Otta]

Scholes talking about that incident

[red devil]

Scholesy has spoken more to the media since he retired than his whole playing career...at this rate he'll be on Strictly next year.

Stop Press: Bitters turn down Hammer's loan bid for 'who's that bastard Argentinian?'

[Alan Medic]

That was when he was banished to the reserves who played in that LC tie. Actually Stan Collymore refused to play for Liverpool reserves too when he was there. But Tevez was on the bench so his case is somewhat different. It's hard to know what Tevez really wants. He knows he can't move anywhere yet, he's earning a good salary, what's wrong with playing a bit of football too? He may not like Mancini but heck it's his job and you don't have to like the boss. The money should be compensation enough.

[red devil]

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[Atticus]

Hope this time tomorrow I'm happy.

[Tom_D]

JaneRamsey Wrote:

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> Hi,

>

> I'm 30, single and fairly new to the area. Any

> tips on meeting new people, including guys. I

> feel that I should get out more. Are there any

> locally based social events or dance classes in

> the area?

>

> Jane

Me too, are there any regular social events?

[Undisputedtruth]

Shocking ref decision on the Rodwell sending off. That Saurez is such a cheat.

[Atticus]

I'm not happy but doubtless the cheating reds are. Enjoy your hollow victory, will probably be the highlight of your season.

[Mick Mac]

Have just seen the Rodwell tackle. A perfect tackle.

[red devil]

Suarez's reaction didn't help...Mr Atkinson has got previous when it comes to poor decisions and general inconsistency.

[Jah Lush]

It's a happy Monday knowing you beat the Arse the day before.

By the way the Rodwell sending off has surely got to be overturned. Shocking decision by the ref.

[Otta]

Agreed, shocking decision.

[Otta]

While Alan Shearer commented: "There is no way that's a red card. No way. I'm lost for words. I can't for the life of me see how that's a red card."

Clearly not lost for words Alan.

[Parkdrive]

I believe not just the Rodwell decsion to be wrong, Van der Vaart clearly handled the ball to score Tottenhams first goal but none of the officials gave it. The decsion to disallow Wolves a perfectly legitimate goal was also questionable to say the least. Perhaps this will just add fuel to the fire regarding video replays for match officials?

[taper]

Isn't it just the purest of pleasures to see the mire Forest are in.

And yet the nature of that ghastly club is that they thrive out of adversity. When last the East Midlands Juve had bested them on all fronts, a gobby northener arrived and propelled them within no time to a level beyond all precedent and prediction. Even now, diminished by dipsomania, scandal and malfeasance, they pull in crowds three times that of more deserving clubs north of the Trent.

But perhaps this time the times are changing.

[Jah Lush]

Parkdrive Wrote:

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> I believe not just the Rodwell decsion to be

> wrong, Van der Vaart clearly handled the ball to

> score Tottenhams first goal but none of the

> officials gave it. The decsion to disallow Wolves

> a perfectly legitimate goal was also questionable

> to say the least. Perhaps this will just add fuel

> to the fire regarding video replays for match

> officials?

It's debatable whether it was handball or not. Certainly none of the Arsenal players appealed at the time. And as for video replays I think that could spoil the flow of the game. I'd only go for goal line technology though. Too many times a ball has been clearly over the line and not given.

[red devil]

Very debatable, and inconclusive from replays...same applies to the Wolves 'goal' This has been said many times before, these decisions tend to even themselves out over the course of a season. I'd rather keep the flow of the game and rely on the officials to make an honest decision at the time. However, if like Mr Atkinson they make an obvious howler, they should show some accountability and issue an apology/explanation of their decision.

[Ladygooner]

Rodwell red card overturned and no suspension given

[Parkdrive]

The young lad, Oxlaide - Chaberlain scored a hat trick for Engalnd Under 21's last night, he's looks like a good prospect for a senior call up in the not too distant future.

[Alan Medic]

No way. When was the last time someone with a double barrelled name played for England? Anyone?

[red devil]

The one thing I like about Fabio is that he tends to only pick players who are actually playing regular club football, not going on past glories/reputation i.e Ferdinand...as for posh bloke, let's hope he doesn't stagnate like Walcott seems to have done at L'Arse

[maxxi]

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> No way. When was the last time someone with a

> double barrelled name played for England? Anyone?

Double? Try quadruple...

1974. Norman Bites-Yer-Legs-Hunter.

[Alan Medic]

Oh there was also Darren Sicknote Anderton. I'm sure he played for England.