Premier League Games 25/26/27 August '23

[paulchapo]

Could they do a Leicester? Could they?
It'd be much less surprising, because they're a better team than Leicester were, and they've got a better manager. And they're starting from a stronger position all round. With money burning a hole in their pocket, furthermore.
But. We are a far better team than we were that season.
No. I don't think it's really on. Top four, though. Possible?

It's remarkable they are right up there and playing great football when they keep selling star players every year.

 

[SWPISHOME]

Strange as this site has had nothing bit praise for Izzy's punditry so far.

What has happened today for you to label her thick as fuck and the other guy label her a giggling school girl?

Never come across as either in any other appearances.

That boils down to matter of opinion.

If people on here think she's a good pundit that's fair enough. Personally I think she's horrendous along with most of the other female pundits.

 

[paulchapo]

Hammers fans singing “Champions of Europe” when do they win that

It's an odd one isn't it? They won a European trophy, that much isn't in dispute, but in the scheme of things it was a low grade one.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Anyone else noticed that referees have generally been taking long pauses—and not saying anything—between blowing the whistle and producing (or not) a card this season.

It very much looks like they are listening to someone in their earpiece before announcing their decision.

Are referees actually officiating for the more contentious incidents now or are they receiving instructions (either from VAR or some other entity)?

 

[urban genie]

I was going to ask this at the time of the goal but didn’t want to look like a dick but can anyone (genuine question) explain why Casemiro isn’t offside?

Like with rashford last year, the officials have jidged he wasn't interfering with play when he was in an offside position and legally scores while onside

A load of bollocks it is

 

[Dodge]

Hammers fans singing “Champions of Europe” when do they win that

Fair play to the happy hammers singing that, they should have some fun with it. It's tongue in cheek, they have a similar sense of humour to us.

Be funny as fuck with home and away end blasting that out in a couple of weeks when we go there...

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

Could they do a Leicester? Could they?
It'd be much less surprising, because they're a better team than Leicester were, and they've got a better manager. And they're starting from a stronger position all round. With money burning a hole in their pocket, furthermore.
But. We are a far better team than we were that season.
No. I don't think it's really on. Top four, though. Possible?

They've played Luton and Wolves. I'd give it a few more games at least.

 

[urban genie]

Hammers fans singing “Champions of Europe” when do they win that

It is very tongue in cheek to mock certain other london teams and also because they did win a european cup last year

 

[jimharri]

Anyone else noticed that referees have generally been taking long pauses—and not saying anything—between blowing the whistle and producing (or not) a card this season.

It very much looks like they are listening to someone in their earpiece before announcing their decision.

Are referees actually officiating for the more contentious incidents now or are they receiving instructions (either from VAR or some other entity)?

Pretty sure that Webb said that they were trying to avoid "re-refereeing" matches by VAR.


And yes; I'm aware that saying and doing are two VERY different things!

 

[Dodge]

Anyone else noticed that referees have generally been taking long pauses—and not saying anything—between blowing the whistle and producing (or not) a card this season.

It very much looks like they are listening to someone in their earpiece before announcing their decision.

Are referees actually officiating for the more contentious incidents now or are they receiving instructions (either from VAR or some other entity)?

I think we all know the answer to that mate.

Levelling up moving to DEFCON 2 this season.