Other Games - 2016/17

[john e]

It's cheating though isn't it? It's not gamesmanship, not "buying" the foul, he's not "just that sort of player", it does matter in the context of the game and it's cheating, nothing more nothing less. But what sort of cheating is it?

Is it cheating like Ben Johnson? Is it cheating like Lance Armstrong or is it cheating like Diego Maradona?

Or is it the sort of cheating that, were it pulled up on a regular basis, we would all be denied such great drama, we would all be denied such magical footballing moments that live long in the memory?

And the Champions League would be denied the best advert for the Competition in years, giving a boost to a gerrymandered competition and those that always seem to participate.

To penalise the cheating would also deny the opportunity for ex-players cultivating a living by watching the game the chance to dance around the studio in delight mere days after their employers signed a multi billion pound deal for exclusive coverage.

Nah, it's not really cheating in the real sense, in the sense that rules must apply when participating in a game or sport.

Having said that, it IS cheating if the diving bastard does it against England at the next World Cup. It's definitely cheating then and something must be done in that situation for the good of the game that we invented. It must be stamped out, starting at grass roots level and kids football. We must ensure that cheating doesn't become part of the game or we're all going to hell in a handcart. No, no cheating in football.

Apart from just a little bit now and again.

Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?

It's cheating though isn't it? It's not gamesmanship, not "buying" the foul, he's not "just that sort of player", it does matter in the context of the game and it's cheating, nothing more nothing less. But what sort of cheating is it?

Is it cheating like Ben Johnson? Is it cheating like Lance Armstrong or is it cheating like Diego Maradona?

Or is it the sort of cheating that, were it pulled up on a regular basis, we would all be denied such great drama, we would all be denied such magical footballing moments that live long in the memory?

And the Champions League would be denied the best advert for the Competition in years, giving a boost to a gerrymandered competition and those that always seem to participate.

To penalise the cheating would also deny the opportunity for ex-players cultivating a living by watching the game the chance to dance around the studio in delight mere days after their employers signed a multi billion pound deal for exclusive coverage.

Nah, it's not really cheating in the real sense, in the sense that rules must apply when participating in a game or sport.

Having said that, it IS cheating if the diving bastard does it against England at the next World Cup. It's definitely cheating then and something must be done in that situation for the good of the game that we invented. It must be stamped out, starting at grass roots level and kids football. We must ensure that cheating doesn't become part of the game or we're all going to hell in a handcart. No, no cheating in football.

Apart from just a little bit now and again.

Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?

 some food for thought points well made
 very well put, assuming they are your words

[aev]

I like Iniesta, a wonderful player. He is also the most un Spanish looking Spaniard ever.

[Pete]

Very funny tweet on the fake Sam Allardyce twitter

What a game. It had absolutely everything. I was squealing like a Japanese tourist. Nobody gave them a chance, but well played, Stoke.

[Chris Jameson]

I like Iniesta, a wonderful player. He is also the most un Spanish looking Spaniard ever.

My Mum loves him, thinks he looks like a doll! Love watching him, he almost glides across the pitch.

[cheltenhamlion]

Suarez is a horrible shit. Racist, biting, diving cock end.

[olaftab]

Suarez is a horrible shit. Racist, biting, diving cock end.

What about his bad points?

[MoetVillan]

Suarez is a horrible shit. Racist, biting, diving cock end.

What about his bad points?

They are mostly in his mouth

[PeterWithesShin]

HT Bromsgrove 1-0 Cleethorpes.
HT Coleshill 1-0 South Shields

[CT]

Suarez is a horrible shit. Racist, biting, diving cock end.

I've told you before about sitting on the fence with your comments.

[PeterWithesShin]

Bromsgrove finished 1-1

[kippaxvilla2]

As much as I hate saying it, you have to admire the way Tottenham are just so up for every game they play.  Poccechino is an outstanding coach.  They must surely win the league at some point.

[adrenachrome]

Diffewent gwavy me ok mucka. At least the sarfees lahnaners av taken Awwy Kine aart for be west of be season. Be lackey!

[Villafirst]

Liverpool 0-1 Burnley - Ashley Barnes latches onto a great through ball from Lowton...

[oswald funkletrumpet]

Ass much as I hate saying it, you have to admire the way Tottenham are just so up for every game they play.  Poccechino is an outstanding coach.  They must surely win the league at some point.

Apart from european ones

[olaftab]

So far the most uncompetitive FA cup quarter finals I can remember.