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Hi Ken, at the time the ball is punched by the goalkeeper onto the head of the ecuadorian player, there is only 1 Qatari player between the goal and the Ecuador player ruled offside. It is an odd one though. I still believe they got it wrong.

Correction to my previous response. The keeper punches the ball onto the head of the Ecuador player. However I would stil argue here that as the keeper has played it onto the ecuador player, the contact is involuntary and not played at. Thus other player cannot be offside. Happy to be told I am wrong.

I have just rewatched this, slowed down and enlarged. The Ecuadorian player jumping for the header, does not touch it. It comes off the Goalkeepers Gloves, straight up into the air. It was not offside.

Good for me, only 1 incidence of buffering. I use a firestick through the tv. Quality was very good tbf. Snake

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Spurs v Man Utd (1965) - YouTube Watch this for an amazing turn of pace and finish. Jimmy was one of the greatest and always will be. Snake

I looked at this too, but they have made several high value sales including Tomori, Abraham Guehi, Giroud, Zouma. Tomori, Abraham and Zouma were sold for nearly £90m between them, covering the Lukaku signing. They have done some pretty astute business.

This is really sad news. My deepest condolences to his family. Mick will be sorely missed. 🙁 Snake

Just slithered in there at the last minute. 🐍

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1988 V Liverpool 10 yrs old.

Not sure if anyone else has noticed, but on sky sports news they have a changing dashboard on the right of the screen which shows league tables etc. Earlier today it showed the top scorers in the prem so far this season. Teemu was at the top on 5 with Raheem Stirling just below also on 5. Now it shows Stirling on top with Pukki below. I know this sounds petty, but why change it? Clear case of big team favouritism? Just thought I would mention it to see if anyone else had noticed. Snake

We could always raid Leeds like we used to, Cooper is an option , but might have us over a barrel, so maybe Roofe could be acquired for cover? If not then from elsewhere Abraham would be a signing of biblical proportions, as would Gabriel Jesus! However Maupay might just be asking to much in wages!

For me the natural move would be for McLean to replace Buendia in the forward right position and for either Leitner or Vrancic to come into central midfield. Snake

Hi nutty, I would like one if possible?

If this really is possible I would take him in a heartbeat. The lad is quality, committed and would compliment what we have. Better than anything we currently have and pretty much a risk free option. Snake

Was really impressed with Milan yesterday. Zanetti was excellent, Matterazzi''s Free Kick was quality ans Beresi at 60, despite the grey hair looked as fit and energetic as most of our team this year. He was superb at left back! Got up and down that flank as well as someone half his age. Really enjoyed the game and thought Hucks showed what we have missed for so long. Snake

Well done TIL and all. Great effort. Was let down by some odd results. My Eurobet failed aswell as Anderlect drew. Oh well. Shame but glad there are so many great PUPs out there to pick up the slack! Well done all on a difficult weekend! Snake

Ok, on this sad occasion, I hope these are real winners and leave a lasting positive memory! No brainer for the first one; Estoril v Sporting Lisbon - AWAY WIN Anderlect v Mechelen - HOME WIN Shalke v Werder Bremen - HOME WIN Aston Villa v Burton Albion - HOME WIN Mansfield v Barnet - HOME WIN Queens Park v Raith Rovers - AWAY WIN. My own game, well Ayr v Alloa Home win As for the city bet, 2-0 city, Zimmerman score anytime! Fingers crossed for some sunshine this weekend! Snake

This is truly sad news!😔 I will be sending my pics very late tonight nutty if tgat is ok? I will also in typical Snake tradition DOUBLE the bet and hopefully honour Chelle''s memory by getting a big win. Good luck eveyone! Snake

Sunny Scunthorpe v Gillingham HOME WIN With tails up after Wednesday, even if legs tired, Norwich home win Murphy to score. Good luck all! Nutty I am good for the 2nd! Snake

MOM! Well done Ben!

Parma, do you not think that there is a danger that players are being coached to try and become all things to all men? Are we asking them to do too much, which inturn can stifle natural abilities? I bring the case of the ''Wingback'' for example. A wide player being asked to defend and attack with equal competence. Expected to be fit enough to run the length of the pitch to create overlaps attacking, then retreat at break neck speed to defend. This is a simplification I know, but I have seen managers trying to mould players into something they are not. Asking attacking players to defend like defenders. Just to fit a philosophy or system. Therefore, is this the reason why we see many talented young players in this country, who show real flair and ability, fail to progress? Snake