Topic: Premier League Fixtures 21st - 23rd August

[INABITSKI]

Anyone know the capacity of St James Park, I thought it was 50k, but noticed the attendance was 43k today. I thought they sold out most home games, even if Villa didn't sell their full allocation if Newcastle's capacity is 50k todays turn out was well short.

One of the top tiers looked a bit empty holds about 52,000.

[milankakabaros]

All of Sunday's match highlights

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Congrats to Fulham for digging deep and getting the late equalizer.

[John C]

As much as its seems Fulham may become MU's bogey team, you all saw the Ferguson luck (which I regularly tell you about) in full force today.

[Chakan]

As much as its seems Fulham may become MU's bogey team, you all saw the Ferguson luck (which I regularly tell you about) in full force today.

He pays good money for that luck.

[kelevra]

As much as its seems Fulham may become MU's bogey team, you all saw the Ferguson luck (which I regularly tell you about) in full force today.

The goal was lucky but the fact is look how they go for it in the last 15 minutes. They have so many men forward which is bound to create pressure which results in mistakes. If you look at them when they go for it they always have 4-6 men in the box in open play

[In the Name of Klopp]

Taken from Urban Dictionary:

Alex Ferguson's Luck = Referees bending over time and time again everytime Manchester United play in the Premier League.

[Tonyh8su]

Na, that's their O'Shea song. They've been singing it for years to be fair to the horrible wankers.

That's cool. I just don't want to be listening to more of that hatred bollocks that gets passed over.

[John C]

The goal was lucky but the fact is look how they go for it in the last 15 minutes. They have so many men forward which is bound to create pressure which results in mistakes. If you look at them when they go for it they always have 4-6 men in the box in open play

Yep, I've always admired it and its something we crave for isn't it mate.

Still a lucky c*nt though.

[redtel]

We can now add Peter Walton to the list of refs who are "shit scared of Mr F."

No other reason to explain his performance today. He was looking clearly at both penalty incidents yet favoured the mancs in his decisions on both. With all this help is it any wonder they are certain to finish in the top two.

[kelevra]

Yep, I've always admired it and its something we crave for isn't it mate.

Still a lucky c*nt though.

Oh ye no doubt they are luckier than most are the amount of decisions that go their way is quite frankly shocking.

Its just i wish we attacked in numbers like that especially at home. We may lose the odd game but we'd turn those draws into wins which make all the difference.

If you have a look at their midfield it really isn't that special. Its just the way they play and that is where you have to hand to old whiskey nose

[Dubit10]

Predictably, Sky finding every reason they can to say that the missed penalty should have been retaken - if it was Fulham taking that penalty you can bet nothing of the sort would be mentioned.

Embarassing stuff.

Sky have a vested interest in United doing well which is why you see the ref shit himself if he does'nt throw United a bone. If he fails to do this he gets crucified in the post match shakedown by hairy hands and co.

[sinnermichael]

looking at the weekend, anyone who thinks this is the best league in the world needs their head testing. exciting yes but quality wise not in a million years. i've seen better defending from most pub sides on a sunday morning.

[jaffod]

We can now add Peter Walton to the list of refs who are "shit scared of Mr F."

No other reason to explain his performance today. He was looking clearly at both penalty incidents yet favoured the mancs in his decisions on both. With all this help is it any wonder they are certain to finish in the top two.

Walton should be forced before the F.A to explain how he interpreted those 2 decisions. They were both fucking scandalous. As usual though it will all be brushed under the carpet.

[JohnnoWhite]

Walton should be forced before the F.A to explain how he interpreted those 2 decisions. They were both fucking scandalous. As usual though it will all be brushed under the carpet.

I think it's a bit of a scandal when refs don't come out and face the cameras and say WHY they gave what they gave. If they're prepared to award whatever decisions they give then the very least they ought to be obliged to do is justify it under the laws of the game. Last season crap decisions at the Bridge (blatant offence by Terry un the lead up to their goal and Drogba a mile offside in their 2-1 win at OT.

There now, that's a bit of balance......mmmmmm

[sinnermichael]

the refereeing in the mancs game from walton was a fucking scandal, especially when you consider that a 25 year old ref in his first prem game had the balls to give a penalty for shirt pulling in the area in the birmingham-blackburn game 24 hours earlier.

[Semi Skimmed]

I think it's a bit of a scandal when refs don't come out and face the cameras and say WHY they gave what they gave. If they're prepared to award whatever decisions they give then the very least they ought to be obliged to do is justify it under the laws of the game. Last season crap decisions at the Bridge (blatant offence by Terry un the lead up to their goal and Drogba a mile offside in their 2-1 win at OT.

There now, that's a bit of balance......mmmmmm

Or why in the very same game Maaacchheeedddaa sportingly punched the ball into the net to score, and no officials spot it. However that never gets mentioned.

That's a bit better balanced don't you think?

[JohnnoWhite]

Or why in the very same game Maaacchheeedddaa sportingly punched the ball into the net to score, and no officials spot it. However that never gets mentioned.

That's a bit better balanced don't you think?

Well try as he might, he couldn't get his hand out of the way before wouldn't you just know it, the ball arrived and hit it didn't it......?

Playing handball for Italy next Olympics seemingly.....

[JohnnoWhite]

the refereeing in the mancs game from walton was a fucking scandal, especially when you consider that a 25 year old ref in his first prem game had the balls to give a penalty for shirt pulling in the area in the birmingham-blackburn game 24 hours earlier.

Alleluia - at long last a ref who'll put his balls out there and penalise this choreographed bollux - at almost every corner and set piece these days.

Now then, wonder if the rest of the refffing fraternity will be taking note of this decision.... They bleedin' well ought to 'cos it's the only way this bollux'll get stopped. Well done that young man!

But a word of warning, now you've drawn your line in the sand, from now on, you'll need to be consistent son. Good luck!

[Chakan]

Alleluia - at long last a ref who'll put his balls out there and penalise this choreographed bollux - at almost every corner and set piece these days.

Now then, wonder if the rest of the refffing fraternity will be taking note of this decision.... They bleedin' well ought to 'cos it's the only way this bollux'll get stopped. Well done that young man!

But a word of warning, now you've drawn your line in the sand, from now on, you'll need to be consistent son. Good luck!

Well it's obvious that the refs aren't following his lead otherwise Fulham would have a penalty against your team yesterday no?

[JohnnoWhite]

Well it's obvious that the refs aren't following his lead otherwise Fulham would have a penalty against your team yesterday no?

Is the word "obvious" being used purely in the context of any United game or do you intend it to apply equally to ALL offenders in the Premiership ? If your answer's "yes it should apply across the board" then fine I'm with you 100%.

If however, any application of the rule must only apply to any other team than yours - and especially to United - then don't bother stating offences you've perhaps seen committed elsewhere.

I think if you watch closely tonight there'll be plenty of wrestling at every set piece - from both Liverpool and City - in order to gain an advantage.
 
I hope the ref tonight at Wastelands follows the trend-setting ref from the Birmingham/Blackburn game and awards any he sees. This is a debate about consistency and stopping cheating in the game - WHOEVER might be guilty.



I hope you can wrap your head round the point I'm trying make. I want to see fairness win and cheats punished - WHOEVER they are and WHOEVER's shirt they might be wearing. The keyword is CONSISTENCY. Deliver that and the problem's solved.

[Chakan]

Is the word "obvious" being used purely in the context of any United game or do you intend it to apply equally to ALL offenders in the Premiership ? If your answer's "yes it should apply across the board" then fine I'm with you 100%.

If however, any application of the rule must only apply to any other team than yours - and especially to United - then don't bother stating offences you've perhaps seen committed elsewhere.

I think if you watch closely tonight there'll be plenty of wrestling at every set piece - from both Liverpool and City - in order to gain an advantage.
 
I hope the ref tonight at Wastelands follows the trend-setting ref from the Birmingham/Blackburn game and awards any he sees. This is a debate about consistency and stopping cheating in the game - WHOEVER might be guilty.



I hope you can wrap your head round the point I'm trying make. I want to see fairness win and cheats punished - WHOEVER they are and WHOEVER's shirt they might be wearing. The keyword is CONSISTENCY. Deliver that and the problem's solved.

Well it was pretty much addressed as across the board, but since your game was yesterday and i didn't see much evidence of it in the Villa- Newcastle game, yours was the only game I could point at.

But the Walton did have a great game for you guys so....

[WelshMike]

Is the word "obvious" being used purely in the context of any United game or do you intend it to apply equally to ALL offenders in the Premiership ? If your answer's "yes it should apply across the board" then fine I'm with you 100%.

If however, any application of the rule must only apply to any other team than yours - and especially to United - then don't bother stating offences you've perhaps seen committed elsewhere.

I think if you watch closely tonight there'll be plenty of wrestling at every set piece - from both Liverpool and City - in order to gain an advantage.
 
I hope the ref tonight at Wastelands follows the trend-setting ref from the Birmingham/Blackburn game and awards any he sees. This is a debate about consistency and stopping cheating in the game - WHOEVER might be guilty.



I hope you can wrap your head round the point I'm trying make. I want to see fairness win and cheats punished - WHOEVER they are and WHOEVER's shirt they might be wearing. The keyword is CONSISTENCY. Deliver that and the problem's solved.

Completely agree, but at the moment United get away with every little foul and most blatant fouls. In the past couple of seasons we've seen a penalty given against us for shirt-pulling (Arbeloa vs Portsmouth), players sent off for dissent which wasn't even dissent and beach ball goals. Whereas United appear to get the luck going in a completely opposite direction.

[In the Name of Klopp]

We're defending badly! Cmon Liverpool!

[deepdish]

I know you guys are hurting now, but fuck me, as a Villa fan I feel battered again today seeing Barry and Milner cheering after creating the first goal.

Football sucks and I really, really, really hate the idea of City getting into top 4,

[mildale]

I hate football nowadays.

[Legendary]

I hate football nowadays.

All about money and not about love for the game. It's a shame.

[Tommy_W]

Football sucks and I really, really, really hate the idea of City getting into top 4,

I actually didn't think City looked very good tonight - it was an effective performance rather than an impressive one. Johnson is really starting to look a player though

[killer-heels]

Adam Johnson is absolutely brilliant.

[JohnnoWhite]

Adam Johnson is absolutely brilliant.

Which is why Capello cocked up badly by taking SWP to South Africa instead of Adam Johnson.
It would have made little difference to the team's outcome in my opinion but it would have given the youngster terrific big time event experience. SWP really was a waste of a spot.

[JohnnoWhite]

the refereeing in the mancs game from walton was a fucking scandal, especially when you consider that a 25 year old ref in his first prem game had the balls to give a penalty for shirt pulling in the area in the birmingham-blackburn game 24 hours earlier.

Well St.Mick, was there any wrestling or shirt-pulling at set pieces last night that went unpunished by a ref with no balls?

I won't have Sky so didn't see anything of your game - hence the question.