OT: Gooooooal!! The All-Purpose Association Football Thread #16 - Tis the Season

[Getzo5]

Im sorry vaxjo but thats just ridiculous.

It really isn`t. Anybody who played at least on a semi-pro level knows he`s right.

That said:

No it's not. Some diving is pure embellishment, some "diving" is pulling your legs. You have no idea the beating the legs of a top forward gets, apparently.

You know your theory is right, but I found one very important mistake.

Suarez is a pure diver, Iniesta does what you called "avoiding the contact". Only a few give him, Messi or Xavi flak for it. I hate that too (or maybe the ref for whistling that as a foul), but at least I see the difference and understand their reasons.

 

[VaxjoDevil]

You know your theory is right, but I found one very important mistake.

Suarez is a pure diver, Iniesta does what you called "avoiding the contact". Only a few give him or Xavi flak for it. I hate that too, but at least I see the difference and understand their reasons.

I don't know, I think Suarez gets a tad more crap than he deserves, at least this season. He hasn't been diving more than anybody else. His constant going at refs is driving me nuts though. But as I have understood it, nobody is worse than Rooney in that department.

 

[Getzo5]

A "tad more" isn`t worth discussing about, amirite?

There are so many disgusting things about football... I stopped paying attention a while ago and I`m happy I did. Just wanted to support your correct theory about different types of diving. Jumping all over the referee is a modern plague. It drives me nuts more than anything else too.

 

[VaxjoDevil]

A "tad more" isn`t worth discussing about, amirite?

There are so many disgusting things about football... I stopped paying attention a while ago and I`m happy I did. Just wanted to support your correct theory about different types of diving. Jumping all over the referee is a modern plague. It drives me nuts more than anything else too.

Discussing, sure, but hating no.

Yeah I hear you...I had the same feeling for many years. But the lockout drew me back in and I'm enjoying it greatly even if Pool is doing quite miserably

 

[Getzo5]

Thankfully, I had more options. This lockout made me a full time NFL fan. And I couldn`t be happier for that.

Not sure what would have to happen to bring me back to football. Put a gun to my head, whatever, I`d rather dodge a bullet. haha

 

[Devils Trap]

Theo Walcott has 3 goals and 2 assists while Arsenal lead against Newcastle 7-3. Walcott has been great as a ST recently

 

[Scott04]

I turned that match off at 5-3 in the 84th minute. What the hell happened? Did Newcastle pull their goalie?

 

[Devils Trap]

I turned that match off at 5-3 in the 84th minute. What the hell happened? Did Newcastle pull their goalie?

Bad , Bad defense

 

[njdevsfn95]

Only Newcastle can put up 6 goals at Old Trafford AND Emirates and get 0pts.

 

[GM17*]

I can't stand that ****ing frog legged leg kick Young pulls before he goes down

 

[Saugus]

Theo Walcott has 3 goals and 2 assists while Arsenal lead against Newcastle 7-3. Walcott has been great as a ST recently

Wow, I totally forgot there was a game today. Impressive score.

 

[Burner Account]

dat first goal

 

[njdevsfn95]

If you want to avoid a tackle, Getzo and Vaxjo, you jump the **** out of the way, not "jump" and turn your head towards the ref in an attempt to get a call.

 

[VaxjoDevil]

dat first goal

I think that is the best commentator I have ever heard

 

[New Jersey]

Suarez' first goal was secks.

 

[Getzo5]

Those Icelanders, they are something else, I`m telling ya.

The toilet celebration - I completely lost it.

 

[Burner Account]

I think that is the best commentator I have ever heard

More of his finest

 

[Devils Trap]

He is by far my favorite commentator ever

 

[njdevsfn95]

Wigan lose, Villa/Southampton get pts, QPR plays tomorrow.

Da hell, Newcastle? This is really what you have reduced my supportorshipness to? Now get SOMEthing vs Everton tomorrow.

 

[Devils Trap]

Demba Ba has been sold to Chelsea

 

[King Henrique]

Yeah, no confirmation yet but the way Pardew was talking about Ba and the club, it seems inevitable at this point. Thank goodness I won't have to watch Torres attempt to play striker anymore. Holy hell has he hit a brick wall.

 

[Devils Trap]

Yeah, no confirmation yet but the way Pardew was talking about Ba and the club, it seems inevitable at this point. Thank goodness I won't have to watch Torres attempt to play striker anymore. Holy hell has he hit a brick wall.

No Its completed. Pardew has said so

Now Football ‏@Now__Football
BREAKING: Alan Pardew confirms Demba Ba to Chelsea is a done deal. #CFC #NUFC

Edit : Sturridge has been sold to Liverpool

 

[King Henrique]

I don't believe anything until its reported by the club. The way Pardew was talking it seems like it's as good as done, but I'll wait for legitimate confirmation first. Remember how Robinho to Chelsea was supposedly completed a few years back?

 

[Devils Trap]

I don't believe anything until its reported by the club. The way Pardew was talking it seems like it's as good as done, but I'll wait for legitimate confirmation first. Remember how Robinho to Chelsea was supposedly completed a few years back?

ESPN FC ‏@ESPNFC
Alan Pardew on Demba Ba's move to Chelsea: "It's done. He will go to Chelsea with our blessing. This club is bigger than any player." #NUFC

 

[King Henrique]

I understand that. I said that in my first post. The thing is, there is no confirmation that Ba and Chelsea have agreed to terms and that was supposedly where they were hung up earlier. In all likelihood it's a done deal. I'm just saying I'd rather wait until Chelsea announce the singing. Until then, I prefer to be cautiously optimistic.

Additionally, Ba has failed medicals in the past.