Topic: The little things that annoy you in football

[Hazell]

Sam Wallace
@SamWallaceTel
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Jun 1
Premier League referees’ chief Mike Riley in battle to keep his job with some of the clubs gunning for him - return of Howard Webb in management role a possible compromise option. Story with
@JPercyTelegraph
@TeleFootball

They giveth and they taketh away.

[Gerry Attrick]

Mike Riley to Howard Webb. Goodbye chip pan, hello fire.

[jillcwhomever]

It just shows how bad our choice in referees are at the moment, that Webb is used as a "compromise."

[Gerry Attrick]

Would be interesting to know who’s gunning for Riley. Should be everybody but won’t.

[Hazell]

Sam Wallace
@SamWallaceTel
·
Jun 1
Premier League referees’ chief Mike Riley in battle to keep his job with some of the clubs gunning for him - return of Howard Webb in management role a possible compromise option. Story with
@JPercyTelegraph


Exclusive: PGMOL conference this weekend are being told that referees’ chief Mike Riley will be leaving the organisation next season. Massive changes coming to Premier League refereeing. More
@TeleFootball

Interesting though, it feels we've complained about refereeing a lot more in recent years and if this is true, looks like clubs feel the same. He's hoping things improve whoever they put in charge but it's still a long term thing, this seasons still probably going to be another shitshow.

[RedSince86]

He's gone, fucking brilliant.

The guy tainted a title race, PL had to act when it was so obvious in the helping hand City got multiple times, nice to see the clubs also force the matter, whoever comes in will not be as blatant as Riley or they'll be out as ruthlessly.

[idontknow]

We do live in a c*nt of a country though. If we lived in a happy country, no -one would be annoyed with anything

Don't think I've ever considered the possibility of their ever being one. You may have changed my whole outlook on life. 

[Fromola]

Very good to get shut of that Manc loving bastard. Replacement will be the same old shit though.

Need to get someone independent in, ideally from abroad who hasn't got ties to Ferguson and the Manchester cabal.

[Fromola]

Interesting though, it feels we've complained about refereeing a lot more in recent years and if this is true, looks like clubs feel the same. He's hoping things improve whoever they put in charge but it's still a long term thing, this seasons still probably going to be another shitshow.

The year long spell where United got a penalty every week (that shite squad they've got finished 2nd as a result and gifted them top 4 the previous season) was the kind of shit you'd get in the old Soviet leagues when the general of the country supported the club involved.

[kasperoff]

Sam Wallace
@SamWallaceTel
·
Jun 1
Premier League referees’ chief Mike Riley in battle to keep his job with some of the clubs gunning for him - return of Howard Webb in management role a possible compromise option. Story with
@JPercyTelegraph


Exclusive: PGMOL conference this weekend are being told that referees’ chief Mike Riley will be leaving the organisation next season. Massive changes coming to Premier League refereeing. More
@TeleFootball

Things got a little bit better this season, but we were robbed blind last season. It was the worse series of referring performances I've ever seen. High time for a change.

[Ghost Town]

Sam Wallace
@SamWallaceTel
·
Jun 1
Premier League referees’ chief Mike Riley in battle to keep his job with some of the clubs gunning for him - return of Howard Webb in management role a possible compromise option. Story with
@JPercyTelegraph

Sorry but what the fuck does this even mean? Why would Howard Webb be a 'compromise option'? What kind of 'compromise'? What is being 'compromised upon'?

Why do they even want a 'compromise' instead of the best possible candidate who will improve PGM-LOL and raise them from the laughable, farcical lows they have plummetted to?? 

I mean on the surface it literally reads like some establishment club or other (one necessary for the PL 'brand') is afraid of losing their advantages if Riley leaves and so another ref known to be very pro-that establishment club has been offered as a 'compromise' to assuge their outraged demands. That's kind of how it reads, but it can't be that, can it?

Christ, I've turned into Andy @Allerton 

[Ghost Town]

Things got a little bit better this season, but we were robbed blind last season. It was the worse series of referring performances I've ever seen. High time for a change.

Really? This season featured the handball-that-wasn't which in the final analysis could said to have (ahem) handed City the title, and which was so obviously and egregiously rotten a decision that it led to Riley actually apologising for once.

It was surely the worst decision in PGM-LOL's history? The absolute nadir.

[Hazell]

The year long spell where United got a penalty every week (that shite squad they've got finished 2nd as a result and gifted them top 4 the previous season) was the kind of shit you'd get in the old Soviet leagues when the general of the country supported the club involved.

*tubby klaxon alert.

It was ridiculous though, Fernandes got one for standing on a Villa player's leg and Pogba got one for tripping over himself.

[tubby]

*tubby klaxon alert.

WHAT'S GOING ON HERE.

[Ghost Town]

WHAT'S GOING ON HERE.

Been on a diet, tubbs?

[tubby]

Been on a diet, tubbs?

Crash diet, hence the helmet.

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

Crash diet, hence the helmet.

How do you call a person who wears helmet? 

[Fromola]

Really? This season featured the handball-that-wasn't which in the final analysis could said to have (ahem) handed City the title, and which was so obviously and egregiously rotten a decision that it led to Riley actually apologising for once.

It was surely the worst decision in PGM-LOL's history? The absolute nadir.

Not to mention the Spurs away game. Both of which featured that Manc crook on VAR. That cheat has no place in sport.

[afc tukrish]

WHAT'S GOING ON HERE.

 

[gerrardlucas]

Pickfords arms

[Crosby Nick]

Pickfords arms

Cracking little boozer although can be difficult to get to the bar at times.

[Lfc19ynwa]

Mike Riley to Howard Webb. Goodbye chip pan, hello fire.

Yet another corner turned for “yernited”

[Peabee]

The year long spell where United got a penalty every week (that shite squad they've got finished 2nd as a result and gifted them top 4 the previous season) was the kind of shit you'd get in the old Soviet leagues when the general of the country supported the club involved.

It was worse than that; it was at least two seasons. They broke the penalty record one season then again in the next season when they finished 2nd.

[Peabee]

Cracking little boozer although can be difficult to get to the bar at times.

That’s Original.

 

[JRed]

There is no doubt that the officials ultimately decided the title last season, it’s hard enough taking on a nation state and we almost managed it, however some of the crazy decisions ( Rodri handball, city penalty v wolves, Kane non red card, Cresswell non red card etc etc) just made it too difficult. Yet here we are relying on Fergies go to ref to fix things. Oh shit, here we go again!

[Crosby Nick]

That’s Original.

 

Werther’s a will there’s a way to crowbar a short arms reference in there.

[Peabee]

Werther’s a will there’s a way to crowbar a short arms reference in there.

I was hoping you’d notice it was an Origi pun rather than a dig at you. 

[Crosby Nick]

I was hoping you’d notice it was an Origi pun rather than a dig at you. 

Oops. Didn’t spot that. What a divvy.

[DHRED]

Sorry but what the fuck does this even mean? Why would Howard Webb be a 'compromise option'? What kind of 'compromise'? What is being 'compromised upon'?

Why do they even want a 'compromise' instead of the best possible candidate who will improve PGM-LOL and raise them from the laughable, farcical lows they have plummetted to?? 

I mean on the surface it literally reads like some establishment club or other (one necessary for the PL 'brand') is afraid of losing their advantages if Riley leaves and so another ref known to be very pro-that establishment club has been offered as a 'compromise' to assuge their outraged demands. That's kind of how it reads, but it can't be that, can it?

Christ, I've turned into Andy @Allerton 

If they had any aspirations of accountability and openness, they would recruit someone with no links to the uk or premier league.

Sadly, they have no interest in doing so.

[Fromola]

It was worse than that; it was at least two seasons. They broke the penalty record one season then again in the next season when they finished 2nd.

Yeah, although the 2nd half of one season  - which carried them to a CL place - and the first half of the next where they finished 2nd (i.e. a year) was when it was relentless.

[Tonyh8su]

Let’s not forget the game where they got a penalty after the final whistle went hahahaha

[Red_Rich]

When they show stats for top goalscorers in the "Premier" league and don't count anyone pre-1993.

For example Rooney, Andy Cole and Aguero are 2nd,3rd and 4th on that list (behind Shearer) with 208, 187 and 184 league goals respectively.  But you have Ian Rush on 229.  Fucking rubs me up the wrong way when history is seemingly erased like this.

I wouldn't mind so much if they gave both lists ... ALL TIME league (see below) and then Premier league. 

Brand defending bastards! 

https://www.worldfootball.net/alltime_goalgetter/eng-premier-league/tore/1/

three names above ... 12th, 21st and 24th on the all time list for anyone who's bothered.

[Peabee]

When they show stats for top goalscorers in the "Premier" league and don't count anyone pre-1993.

For example Rooney, Andy Cole and Aguero are 2nd,3rd and 4th on that list with 208, 187 and 184 league goals respectively.  But you have Ian Rush on 229.  Fucking rubs me up the wrong way when history is seemingly erased like this.

If United didn’t win the European Cup in 1968, I wonder if the CL would be treated as only existing from 1992 too.

[Red_Rich]

If United didn’t win the European Cup in 1968, I wonder if the CL would be treated as only existing from 1992 too.

Probably.

[rob1966]

When they show stats for top goalscorers in the "Premier" league and don't count anyone pre-1993.

For example Rooney, Andy Cole and Aguero are 2nd,3rd and 4th on that list (behind Shearer) with 208, 187 and 184 league goals respectively.  But you have Ian Rush on 229.  Fucking rubs me up the wrong way when history is seemingly erased like this.

I wouldn't mind so much if they gave both lists ... ALL TIME league (see below) and then Premier league. 

Brand defending bastards! 

https://www.worldfootball.net/alltime_goalgetter/eng-premier-league/tore/1/

three names above ... 12th, 21st and 24th on the all time list for anyone who's bothered.

Shit like that annoys me too, especially when you look at the players they ignore such as, Rush, Jimmy Greaves, Denis Law, Bobby Charlton, Geoff Hurst, Dixie Dean, Nat Lofthouse and Dennis Viollett

If United didn’t win the European Cup in 1968, I wonder if the CL would be treated as only existing from 1992 too.

Yes

[Iska]

Shit like that annoys me too, especially when you look at the players they ignore such as, Rush, Jimmy Greaves, Denis Law, Bobby Charlton, Geoff Hurst, Dixie Dean, Nat Lofthouse and Dennis Viollett

You’re annoyed?!! Think how Steve Bloomer feels, 314 top-flight goals and even that list doesn’t have him on there.

[Red_Rich]

Shit like that annoys me too, especially when you look at the players they ignore such as, Rush, Jimmy Greaves, Denis Law, Bobby Charlton, Geoff Hurst, Dixie Dean, Nat Lofthouse and Dennis Viollett

Rushie with just two pens in his tally as well. Incredible.

[ToneLa]

Probably a Sky one and probably only mostly relevant to us as we are usually hell for leather, but

Goal is scored, or other significant event. Play stops.

Sky show a replay. Meanwhile the game restarts. Sky want to show you their narrative point. The replay lasts longer than the restart.

It comes back go the actual match and Bobby just shoots wide. So you miss some ACTUAL football for a rehash of what you've just seen!

[Jwils21]

When they show stats for top goalscorers in the "Premier" league and don't count anyone pre-1993.

For example Rooney, Andy Cole and Aguero are 2nd,3rd and 4th on that list (behind Shearer) with 208, 187 and 184 league goals respectively.  But you have Ian Rush on 229.  Fucking rubs me up the wrong way when history is seemingly erased like this.

I wouldn't mind so much if they gave both lists ... ALL TIME league (see below) and then Premier league. 

Brand defending bastards! 

https://www.worldfootball.net/alltime_goalgetter/eng-premier-league/tore/1/

three names above ... 12th, 21st and 24th on the all time list for anyone who's bothered.

Just been looking on that site, the penalty stats surprised me. Mark Noble has a reputation for penalties, yet he's only scored two more than Jamie Vardy and is level with Harry Kane.

Aguero on 27 penalty goals was also an eye opener - I can't recall a single one!

Harry Kane 28
Mark Noble 28
Sergio Agüero 27
Jamie Vardy 26

[Hazell]

Harry Kane has scored the most penalties in the Premier League? I'm very surprised.