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Post by smogquixote on Dec 9, 2023 21:11:19 GMT
Anyone have any thoughts on dear old Joey Barton's comments in the week with respect to the influx of women analysts in game coverage this year? Does he, dare we say, have a point? are they there on merit or to tick boxes? Think he should fuck off or/and die, I wouldn’t dream of taking lectures on sexism from a guy with his rap sheet.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 10, 2023 9:35:36 GMT
Anyone have any thoughts on dear old Joey Barton's comments in the week with respect to the influx of women analysts in game coverage this year? Does he, dare we say, have a point? are they there on merit or to tick boxes? I didn't hear the comments Influx means large numbers, or a flow - I don't perceive that. I only notice the odd female here and who generally seem no better and no worse than their male counterparts. Overall though I'm very happy to see more representation in the media Barton, who from what I can glean is a toxic and angry individual, is not someone with any credibility when it comes to offering insights on punditry or equality.
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Post by doug61 on Dec 10, 2023 12:46:40 GMT
Fucking hell 0-3 at Old Trafford and not even finished. Surely the end for ETH. Think he's lost the players, but like with Ole, every time he looks likely to go he pulls a result out. I'd dump him because in doing so you unite the players and can also pull Sancho back into the fold that would be like getting a new player. Can't see them any where near title contenders without a change.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 10, 2023 18:25:42 GMT
Fucking hell 0-3 at Old Trafford and not even finished. Surely the end for ETH. Think he's lost the players, but like with Ole, every time he looks likely to go he pulls a result out. I'd dump him because in doing so you unite the players and can also pull Sancho back into the fold that would be like getting a new player. Can't see them any where near title contenders without a change. It doesn't look good for ETH but how long can they just go from manager to manager before realising there's much bigger systemic issues at the club? Probably not til they get rid of the Glasers I suppose In the meantime ETH is as good as anyone else they might get - plus, for all the banter, they could easily finish in the top four
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Post by stu77 on Dec 11, 2023 0:41:08 GMT
Fri 15 Dec 2023
Nott'm Forest 20:00 Spurs
Sat 16 Dec 2023
Bournemouth 15:00 Luton
Chelsea 15:00 Sheffield Utd
Man City 15:00 Crystal Palace
Newcastle 15:00 Fulham
Burnley 17:30 Everton
Sun 17 Dec 2023
Arsenal 14:00 Brighton
Brentford 14:00 Aston Villa
West Ham 14:00 Wolves
Liverpool 16:30 Man Utd
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Post by doug61 on Dec 11, 2023 11:37:41 GMT
Think he's lost the players, but like with Ole, every time he looks likely to go he pulls a result out. I'd dump him because in doing so you unite the players and can also pull Sancho back into the fold that would be like getting a new player. Can't see them any where near title contenders without a change. It doesn't look good for ETH but how long can they just go from manager to manager before realising there's much bigger systemic issues at the club? Probably not til they get rid of the Glasers I suppose In the meantime ETH is as good as anyone else they might get - plus, for all the banter, they could easily finish in the top four I see City, Liverpool and Arsenal almost nailed on for top 4 due to consistency and squad depth, the 4th place is Villa's if they play near their current levels for the season, they look a very good side and Emery must be a contender for manager of the season, what a job he has done. Man U, Spurs and Newcastle's form is very uneven and you never know what you will get, Spurs have been poor since Maddison got injured and maybe need an alternative to "Ange ball" when the squad isn't full strength. I don't think in modern football you can be successful with a strict disciplinarian manager unless the players see them as totally fair and not likely to throw them under the bus in the way ETH does. Mind you, look at Chelsea, what a mess that is.
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Post by personunknown on Dec 19, 2023 17:09:18 GMT
Well, that's the end of Super Cooper. Damn shame but it is a results driven business. He will always be remembered for taking us from the bottom of the Championship to Premiership promotion in six months.
Nuno whatshisname ex Wolves, Spurs and Saudi in the frame.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 19, 2023 21:32:36 GMT
Any manager who can get sacked by Spurs and a random Saudi club is clearly the man for the job 🤯
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Post by stu77 on Dec 19, 2023 22:31:28 GMT
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Crystal Palace 20:00 Brighton
Fri 22 Dec 2023
Aston Villa 20:00 Sheffield Utd
Sat 23 Dec 2023
West Ham 12:30 Man Utd
Fulham 15:00 Burnley
Luton 15:00 Newcastle
Nott'm Forest 15:00 Bournemouth
Spurs 15:00 Everton
Liverpool 17:30 Arsenal
Sun 24 Dec 2023
Wolves 13:00 Chelsea
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 20, 2023 7:55:27 GMT
The big one on Thursday night
Live on Sky
Usually a draw despite Albion generally being superior over the last few seasons
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 20, 2023 7:56:18 GMT
Going to the pub to watch Liverpool v Arsenal which should be interesting
COYG
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 21, 2023 22:05:22 GMT
The big one on Thursday night Live on Sky Usually a draw despite Albion generally being superior over the last few seasons 1-1
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Post by doug61 on Dec 22, 2023 13:50:18 GMT
The big one on Thursday night Live on Sky Usually a draw despite Albion generally being superior over the last few seasons 1-1 As I thought likely, Brighton just don't have strength or depth enough to fight on 2 fronts, Getting into the minor European competition was always going to balls up their League form. I'd lay money that if they don't qualify next year their League position will much improve again.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 22, 2023 14:10:04 GMT
As I thought likely, Brighton just don't have strength or depth enough to fight on 2 fronts, Getting into the minor European competition was always going to balls up their League form. I'd lay money that if they don't qualify next year their League position will much improve again. And they are decimated by injuries to key players - about six first choice players currently out. Then again they are far from alone with that problem
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Post by doug61 on Dec 23, 2023 13:00:33 GMT
Watching the West Ham game, do the crowd know they are at a football match? Premier games are getting closer to a night at the theatre for tourists, I guess the real fans must get priced out. Zero atmosphere.
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