ChelseaBoy

5 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said:

About 10 minutes into the BBC coverage and we've had about 2 discussing football and 8 discussing the various controversies.

 

It's tiresome already. 

Switch off. Not that i watch the BBC, but the less people watch this wokefest the better.

On 31/10/2022 at 20:30, Bill said:

I don't understand all this criticism of Qatar. It's an excellent place to visit, just maybe not if you're a bleeding heart snowflake with the weight of the world on your shaky shoulders or a boozed up thug looking for a fight. If you're the former no one will give you a moment's notice and if you're looking for a fight then the Doha police will certainly accommodate you. Otherwise, great hotels, great roads, great restaurants, great climate, great stadiums, green grass, the lot.

 

I also don't understand why no one in the UK is capable of pronouncing the name of the country properly. The emphasis is all on the first 'a' not the second one.

 

But most of all I don't understand all this fuss about Qatar being selected to host the tournament. It seems to me nothing took place in this selection process that hasn't also taken place in every previous World Cup hosting process. The umbrage taken because the host isn't one of us and still openly practices institutional bribery and slavery seems completely over the top. 

I think the concerns of most fans who are unaffected by snowflake fever is the disruption to domestic competition - remember the reluctance to even having a short winter break in the PL or EFL - let alone this mega break.

Also, I feel It is really too late to challenge the modern slavery issue of this WC as it started immediately Qatar was announced with only occasional MSM interest and now the stadia and infrastructure are complete, its too late for Lineker, Neville etc to bang the drum as many people have already died under the kafala system producing the seats these rich bums will be planted on pontificating.

26 minutes ago, CammyF said:

To be fair to Arsenal they have turned it around under Arteta. Wonder how the vast majority of Gooners who wanted Arteta sacked for so long are feeling now 

Yeah. We have gone backwards, though it doesn't help having, England fullbacks Chilwell and James out as well as Kante, Fofana and Kepa all of whom would have started. There are a lot of similarities between Gers and Chelsea performances atm, no urgency, can't do the basics, can't hit a barn door with a banjo, and seem not to care..... which is most worrying. Chelsea's next 2 games Man City and Newcastle lol  

2 hours ago, Sutton_blows_goats said:

Today sums up Gios tenure domestically (and indeed mirrors some issues we had under Gerrard).

 

Slow uninspiring play. Endless crosses to no one. Lazy defending. Another medium term injury(Sakala's hamstring). No real quality chance creation.

 

This is season so far has been the result of many red flags coming to fruition.  

 

Its time for the board to wake up, come out of hiding and act. Either make the tough decisions themselves or go appoint a David Holmes type to do it for you. Stop hiding. Its pathetic.

 

 

Bloody hell...... this sounds exactly like Chelsea  

2 hours ago, Bill said:

Has Stadio delle Alpi been demolished?

 

Yes, new smart stadium nearer town

3 hours ago, Gonzo79 said:

I think that's just the section where they put English fans, CB.  😀

You would hope so! But then again any trip with dad is always memorable for a wee one!

I remember visiting the old Juventus/Torino ground the Stadio De Alpi and that was quite basic even in the home areas... and freezing. My Italian favs Torino lost to Inter so great occasion poor result  

On 25/10/2022 at 09:51, Gonzo79 said:

I'm taking the wee man over to Milan in April, with the intention of going to see the Inter v Fiorentina match while we're there. 

 

I've checked online about tickets but it seems there isn't a general sale until a couple of weeks before the match.  Anyone have any advice about getting tickets or just general advice about the city (the wee man is 11, so piss ups are off the cards)?  

Make sure you relieve yourself before entering the stadium as the toilets are rudimentary to say the least, being just holes in the floor with a small surround!

7 minutes ago, ranger_syntax said:

Need Tillman, Tav and Kent to start contributing.

 

Davis, Arfirld and Lundstram are also doing very little but I think that can be expected under the circumstances.

 

How did the team become so mediocre?

Confidence looks shot to pieces. 

1-0 good stuff!!

Competition in the PL is unreal. 

9 hours ago, Uilleam said:

Yeah, I don't suppose you should appoint a manager on the grounds of irony alone. 

 

Or a PM!

1 minute ago, buster. said:

Get out of Scottish football or In 5-10 years we'll be way further behind.

 

 

And go where?

2 minutes ago, buster. said:

Aye, it was always going to present problems.

 

Obviously important that we get right back on it against Motherwell.

Of course you are right, but its gonna be in the back of their minds unless GVB can lift them, and ive started to question his ability to do that.

Wow, I should never have texted my father in law at HT with a 2-1 prediction. Look just plain silly now!!

2 minutes ago, PoohBear said:

Thought we had a really good first half but we've reverted to type under Gio. Bad form, he can't stay on.

Villa fans on talkshite today wanting the board to sack Gerrard! Comeback? 

Three goals in 6 mins, definitely let this one slip away. No answers to scousers going through the gears. 

2 at the near post and Firmino still gets there first  

Yaaaaaaaa!!

A lot of teams will do a lot worse at Anfield... and have. 

Liverpool have been vulnerable this season. If can just hold this for a while then hopefully some chances come our way. 

1 minute ago, buster. said:

Far more scrutiny on here and amongst interested agencies.

On here definitely. In the MSM in Scotland, rarely. 

29 minutes ago, buster. said:

Sounds like most countries then.

Not really. The SG get far less scrutiny for doing an equally or worse job of running this part of the UK. 

2 hours ago, Sutton_blows_goats said:

I've seen reports someone got 600k to broker the deal

Wasn't that financial wizard Gordon Brown was it?

1 hour ago, the gunslinger said:

yup. Special resolution to change the voting structure then the vote went through. 

Sounds like they have learnt a lesson from the EU. If things aren't going to plan then change the rules and vote again..and again, et cetera.

11 hours ago, Scott7 said:

Come on, man. He’s go a waistcoat and he’s a left winger. That’s all you need to succeed these days.

I was just about to reply that Southgate was actually a centre half, then i realised what you meant..doh!!!  

1 hour ago, BEARGER said:

From BBC website
 

Rangers are among the clubs being linked with former England midfielder Fabian Delph, 32, following his summer release from Everton. (Football League World)

 

DM who has scored 13 goals in his career.

 

Don't touch with a barge pole please.