Topic: Owlez, Owlez, Owlez - The Roy Hodgson Appreciation Thread.

[harleydanger]

Thread name change to Irritable Owl Syndrome please

[Shaved Crossbar]

Who the hell said that 

well fuck, would I like to meet them

[rafathegaffa83]

Thread name change to Irritable Owl Syndrome please

Definitely

[Hazell]

Who the hell said that 

Brazilian Ronaldo. And Black & White Paul.

[elpistolero7]

I have no love for him, but he has done a really good job at Palace. Their football isn't unnatractive - they place some decent stuff, and he's made some good signings. Its quite confusing. England looked shite under him and he had us playing like the current United.

[RJH]

I have no love for him, but he has done a really good job at Palace. Their football isn't unnatractive - they place some decent stuff, and he's made some good signings. Its quite confusing. England looked shite under him and he had us playing like the current United.

Roy Hodgson's skill is in making a team a decent-ish mid-table side.
He is capable of this regardless of how good they were when he took over.

[IanZG]

Roy Hodgson's skill is in making a team a decent-ish mid-table side.
He is capable of this regardless of how good they were when he took over.

That's true, and when you look at how much simply staying in the league is worth financially, you understand why so many chairmen go for the safer options like Hodgson.

[Lofty Ambitions]

I have no love for him, but he has done a really good job at Palace. Their football isn't unnatractive - they place some decent stuff, and he's made some good signings. Its quite confusing. England looked shite under him and he had us playing like the current United.

I came here to write some positives on Palace, but was at loss as what to say. This, pretty much.

[Lofty Ambitions]

I came here to write some positives on Palace, but was at loss as what to say. This, pretty much.

Just to be certain, positives for Palace.

loved his reaction what a c*nt that man is 

He is.

[BigJimFinn]

Roy Hodgson's skill is in making a team a decent-ish mid-table side.
He is capable of this regardless of how good they were when he took over.

Leaving aside his shitty sanctimonious personality, he is a competent coach when the ambition is to have a solid two-banks-of-four defense to overachieve and guarantee safety for a mediocre squad. The consequence indeed being that he would likely finish between 40 and 50 points, no matter what kind of team he had. I posted this before: he is simultaneously the best Finland manager and by far the worst Liverpool manager of my lifetime.

He will absolutely keep Palace in the league, which is not much of achievement for what looks like a very useful squad. They have excellent pace on the flanks and physical units in the central spine. Wan-Bissaka seems to be a great talent. Their biggest problem seems to be lack of a reliable finisher, since Benteke has completely lost it, and most lower-half teams have similar issues. If they get 45 points, the English press will again laud the "old gent" for magnificent success, when in reality this team could aim for better. They were extremely unlucky against underlying numbers at the start of last season, and the quick overreaction back to the safe and easy path in order to please pundits and supporters has set their ambitions back for years.

[Red Beret]

I have no love for him, but he has done a really good job at Palace. Their football isn't unattractive - they place some decent stuff, and he's made some good signings. Its quite confusing. England looked shite under him and he had us playing like the current United.

Stick him in charge of Real Madrid and he'd have them playing exactly the same - decent.  He's at his level; same with his stints at West Brom and Fulham. 

At the end of the day this is something like his 17th club in 38 years (not including his four year stint for England).  He's rarely spent longer than 2 seasons at any club.  Tells you all you need to know really.

[rob1966]

That interview shows that the c*nt still lives in the 1960's. Football has changed beyond all recognition you dopey old owl faced c*nt.

[Davidbowie]

As someone mentioned previously which I noticed last night also -

Palace go down to 10 men with 12 minutes left, they're at home, they may as well now go for it and try and get the equaliser - they've got nothing left to lose and may as well take the chance and lose 2-0 trying.

What does the owl do?

Admits defeat and substitutes Townsend (a winger) for Ward (a fullback!)

Top class from Uncle Roy 

[MrGrumpy]

That interview shows that the c*nt still lives in the 1960's.

Surely you mean 1860s.

[Flaccido Dongingo]

I've said it loads in the past 8 years and probably plenty of times in this thread

One of the biggest c*nts to ever walk through the doors of this great club. Probably in the top 5.

I'd have Diouf and the Cancers in that top 5.

[Andy @ Allerton!]

“....or you can use that if you want”

“No I don’t think they’ll want that”

Horrible twat

[Charlie Adams fried egg]

I love the expression in that photo. That's when he's angry and we saw it in the interview last night in which he made a prize tit of himself as usual.
For him to rail against the penalty, when they got so many last season and then to claim a penalty (that no one else saw) was at the same time both rank hypocrisy and comedy gold.

But as usual what we also got was this massive contradiction which is this pretty good Palace side, and it is a good side, and the "miracle" of Hodgson's rescue job last year, with the added subplot of results with and without Zaha.

We're told this side was shit, doomed etc. until uncle Roy and his experience rode into town. It's a fair bet that without even without Hodgson, results would have picked up on Zaha's return. But as per, Roy has been happy to take the credit.

[BlackandWhitePaul]

Brazilian Ronaldo. And Black & White Paul.

Liar Liar, pants of fire.

[Crosby Nick]

Liar Liar, pants of fire.

Did Ronaldo not say it?

[Kekule]

For him to rail against the penalty, when they got so many last season and then to claim a penalty (that no one else saw) was at the same time both rank hypocrisy and comedy gold.

In his press conference he then said that if his side ever got a penalty like Liverpool’s last night then he’d be embarrassed, he’d never claim it was in a penalty in post match interviews and that he’d never say such things as “there was contact and therefore a penalty”, and everyone in the media can call him out on it if he ever does. 

A brave claim to make when you’ve got Wilfried Zaha in your team.  How many of those 10 penalties last season were cast iron fouls?

His impotent whingeing and angry old man demeanour have made a satisfying win all the more enjoyable.

[rob1966]

In his press conference he then said that if his side ever got a penalty like Liverpool’s last night then he’d be embarrassed, he’d never claim it was in a penalty in post match interviews and that he’d never say such things as “there was contact and therefore a penalty”, and everyone in the media can call him out on it if he ever does. 

A brave claim to make when you’ve got Wilfried Zaha in your team.  How many of those 10 penalties last season were cast iron fouls?

His impotent whingeing and angry old man demeanour have made a satisfying win all the more enjoyable.

Watch the "foul" half way through the clip

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/n8yaJED554c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/n8yaJED554c</a>

[Petadroli]

Which challenge is Hodgson even referring to? Van Dijk on Meyer in the last 10 mins of the game? I watched the match, and I genuinely can't think of a situation like that. The penalty on Salah has been given more often than not in my opinion. Triple trip should merit a penalty. Also, we had enough chances to score from normal play, but were a tad wasteful.

I have to admit that Zaha does shield the ball incredibly well, almost like Hazard, just with bigger strides. They both also know exactly when to go down so it looks a foul, even though it's a normal shoulder-to-shoulder battle. Good skill to have.

[BlackandWhitePaul]

Did Ronaldo not say it?

Doo one ye Muppet.

[BlackandWhitePaul]

His interview is class.

I thought he was going to burst out crying, and then go off in a huff     

[So… Howard Philips]

That's true, and when you look at how much simply staying in the league is worth financially, you understand why so many chairmen go for the safer options like Hodgson.

Wonder if he'll replace Mourinho, after all weren't their fans furious, absolutely furious, about the way we treated such a dignified, scholarly gentleman?

[BER]

He's an entitled little brat. All he should have been doing last night was praising his own players instead of making himself look like an idiot. Even Gary Neville and the Sky commentary team had no issue with the penalty or red card, try as they might.

[rob1966]

Which challenge is Hodgson even referring to? Van Dijk on Meyer in the last 10 mins of the game? I watched the match, and I genuinely can't think of a situation like that. The penalty on Salah has been given more often than not in my opinion. Triple trip should merit a penalty. Also, we had enough chances to score from normal play, but were a tad wasteful.

I have to admit that Zaha does shield the ball incredibly well, almost like Hazard, just with bigger strides. They both also know exactly when to go down so it looks a foul, even though it's a normal shoulder-to-shoulder battle. Good skill to have.

I think it was that fantastic tackle late on, maybe Gini> where he clearly got his leg around and cleared the ball before the Palace player fell over. Hypocritical c*nt.

[Nobby Reserve]

[Walk on, walk on]

Wonder if he'll replace Mourinho, after all weren't their fans furious, absolutely furious, about the way we treated such a dignified, scholarly gentleman?

I would absolutely cream myself if he became Man United's manager.

[Charlie Adams fried egg]

Direct free kick

A direct free kick is awarded if a player commits any of the following offences against an opponent in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force:
charges
jumps at
kicks or attempts to kick
pushes
strikes or attempts to strike (including head-butt)
tackles or challenges
trips or attempts to trip
If an offence involves contact it is penalised by a direct free kick or penalty kick.
Careless is when a player shows a lack of attention or consideration when making a challenge or acts without precaution. No disciplinary sanction is needed
Reckless is when a player acts with disregard to the danger to, or consequences for, an opponent and must be cautioned
Using excessive force is when a player exceeds the necessary use of force and endangers the safety of an opponent and must be sent off
A direct free kick is awarded if a player commits any of the following offences:
handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within their penalty area)
holds an opponent
impedes an opponent with contact

That's Law 12 Fouls and misconduct.
I'm really not sure why the stupid twat is moaning. From his quotes about being embarrassed if his teams are awarded a similar penalty - talk about making yourself a hostage to fortune.

[Hazell]

Did Ronaldo not say it?

[Flaccido Dongingo]

Roy Hodgson spoons otters and eats llama poo poo, pass it on.

[PoetryInMotion]

The state of the comments below the youtube video - Angriest Hodgson (behind the scenes of an interviewer and the owl snapping at a honest question by questioning back the interviewer)

Some of them praising Hodgson for standing up for all the managers against the evil media.
Some calling him a legend.
Some calling him one of the good guys in football before money ruined it.
Some calling him well mannered Roy.

Very few actually posting the truth that he actually snapped to a honest question or pointing out the man he is or lambasting him for his stint with England. I mean do these other fans don't even realize after this vermin managed the English team in the most shambolic way?

The state of it all. I've lost faith in humanity.

[BlackandWhitePaul]

The state of the comments below the youtube video - Angriest Hodgson (behind the scenes of an interviewer and the owl snapping at a honest question by questioning back the interviewer)

Some of them praising Hodgson for standing up for all the managers against the evil media.
Some calling him a legend.
Some calling him one of the good guys in football before money ruined it.
Some calling him well mannered Roy.

Very few actually posting the truth that he actually snapped to a honest question or pointing out the man he is or lambasting him for his stint with England. I mean do these other fans don't even realize after this vermin managed the English team in the most shambolic way?

The state of it all. I've lost faith in humanity.

The best part of youtube is reading the comments.

Bless each and every one of the dumb c*nts   

[Mister Flip Flop]

He's a stain on our glorious history.

[BlackandWhitePaul]

If Rafa walks away next May Fat mike would be thick enough to employ Hodgson.   

[Dench57]

The state of the comments below the youtube video - Angriest Hodgson (behind the scenes of an interviewer and the owl snapping at a honest question by questioning back the interviewer)

Some of them praising Hodgson for standing up for all the managers against the evil media.
Some calling him a legend.
Some calling him one of the good guys in football before money ruined it.
Some calling him well mannered Roy.

Very few actually posting the truth that he actually snapped to a honest question or pointing out the man he is or lambasting him for his stint with England. I mean do these other fans don't even realize after this vermin managed the English team in the most shambolic way?

The state of it all. I've lost faith in humanity.

Had another debate with my uncle (Spurs) at the weekend who still thinks Hodgson was unfairly treated at Liverpool. I think most people that didn't have to sit through those games and those press conferences might think the same. People think he's a class act, a gent.

[mikey_LFC]

He’s a man for a certain job. The managerial hiring handbook should read something like:

Hire Colin Wanker to get you out of the Championship
Hire Tony Pulis to keep you up
Hire Roy Hodgson to avoid a relegation battle
Hire Sam Allardyce to make you top half
Hire David Moyes to get you into top seven.

They are all examples of one dimensional managers who shouldn’t be hired for other jobs. Roy will have just about hit his ceiling now.

You can try and go this route but it’ll cost you a tonne in settlements when you sack them. Better to gamble or more progressive managers like Rafa who can work wonders if given the right backing.

[TravisBickle]

Had another debate with my uncle (Spurs) at the weekend who still thinks Hodgson was unfairly treated at Liverpool. I think most people that didn't have to sit through those games and those press conferences might think the same. People think he's a class act, a gent.

 It says a hell of a lot about the state of our media that so many people have this opinion. And nothing complimentary. The man is a total bellend and always will be.

[mikey_LFC]

Had another debate with my uncle (Spurs) at the weekend who still thinks Hodgson was unfairly treated at Liverpool. I think most people that didn't have to sit through those games and those press conferences might think the same. People think he's a class act, a gent.

Well i'm sure he'd be delighted if Spurs hired him when Poch heads for Madrid then.