Sideshow Tim 110 Posted November 30, 2021 Why the **** is Alan Shearer a commentator? I thought that it was supposed to be impartial..... And he's not at all. Never liked that ** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,359 Posted November 30, 2021 Without Rashica we lack penetration. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,294 Posted November 30, 2021 Even the ref's playing for them..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,607 Posted November 30, 2021 Feels like we're lacking any creative spark. Of the 5 midfielders we've got three solid workers in McLean, Rupp and Sargent, can afford to bring on some more creativity in the second half with the man advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 720 Posted November 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, king canary said: No but it was deflected into his arm by our player about a yard in front of him, nothing the player could do about it. That isn’t the rule though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted November 30, 2021 Rupp been useless in last 10 mins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted November 30, 2021 We are reverting to type.. a lacklustre dull performance with no bite or cutting edge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,432 Posted November 30, 2021 Dowell, Idah and Placheta. Somebody has got to provide something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 435 Posted November 30, 2021 Just as well we are only up against ten men….. Just have to hope Smith can sort them out at half-time. Failing to win is not an option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,607 Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, WD40 said: That isn’t the rule though It is part of it. "An arm extended away from the body makes that body bigger, in an unnatural position," explains Mike Riley, Managing Director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), the referees' body. "If the ball strikes that arm, particularly if it is blocking a shot on goal, there is a greater likelihood we will penalise that." The proximity of the player whose hand or arm makes contact with the ball to where the ball was struck from will still be an important consideration for officials when making a decision to award handball or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virtual reality 707 Posted November 30, 2021 Smith has got a lot to do at half time. It’s hard to tell who has 10 men here and they look far more dangerous going forwards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, TeemuVanBasten said: Rupp been useless in last 10 mins Not consistent in his performances Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Sideshow Tim said: Why the **** is Alan Shearer a commentator? I thought that it was supposed to be impartial..... And he's not at all. Never liked that ** You are confusing the BBC with private enterprise, and football with politics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted November 30, 2021 Just now, king canary said: It is part of it. "An arm extended away from the body makes that body bigger, in an unnatural position," explains Mike Riley, Managing Director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), the referees' body. "If the ball strikes that arm, particularly if it is blocking a shot on goal, there is a greater likelihood we will penalise that." The proximity of the player whose hand or arm makes contact with the ball to where the ball was struck from will still be an important consideration for officials when making a decision to award handball or not. 100% a penalty.. I think they are corrupt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Mass Debater 1,090 Posted November 30, 2021 Some dodgy decisions going on here. Corners not being given, flags for offside going up when play is supposed to be allowed... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 720 Posted November 30, 2021 No understanding between Tzolis and any other player. Sarge works when we’re up against it but if we have the ball and need to create he doesn’t look capable 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,343 Posted November 30, 2021 A golden opportunity for us here but you wouldn't think so. We're so so slow in the build up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted November 30, 2021 Really poor from us, much too slow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 720 Posted November 30, 2021 Just now, The Great Mass Debater said: Some dodgy decisions going on here. Corners not being given, flags for offside going up when play is supposed to be allowed... Absolutely! Refs been appalling. That offside flag was bizarre. It’s a marginal call that could have resulted in a mistake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardhouse44 261 Posted November 30, 2021 Sargent is a passenger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,294 Posted November 30, 2021 I'd go for Sorensen second half.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Scott 244 Posted November 30, 2021 Shocking first half against 10 men. Hopefully Dean can work some magic. All the best. Keith Scott. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, WD40 said: No understanding between Tzolis and any other player. Lacks intelligence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted November 30, 2021 I'd want Dowell on 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzaJet 253 Posted November 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mello Yello said: Who's down to 10 us or them?...... Toon. Clark got sent off in 9th min for tugging Pukki back when 1 on 1 with keeper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted November 30, 2021 Been poor since the sending off; Sargent has looked lost. ...but in Smith we trust. They will tire. We will improve. I hope. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted November 30, 2021 Just now, Crabbycanary3 said: I'd want Dowell on Good call. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted November 30, 2021 I think Deano and Shakey will be having a lot to say at half time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virtual reality 707 Posted November 30, 2021 Shocking first half. Massive opportunity here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Mass Debater 1,090 Posted November 30, 2021 We're a bit sh*t really arent we? Cant see anything on the bench that could come on and improve this. Need a playmaker like Buendia. Such a shame we're missing Rashica and Normann. We're REALLY missing them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites