The Football Thread - Page 1953

**victor meldrew** · February 9th, 2017, 10:14 PM

MP's debate the future of the FA, well the handful that turned up.

I would have thought they should be concentrating on the NHs, rather than getting us banned from 2018.

The FA have been clueless for years the only thing diversity will do is send the PL in the opposite direction with the possibility of it becoming a closed shop.

The end is nigh.

**snowy25** · February 10th, 2017, 03:45 PM

Liverpool FC has banned The Sun journalists from its grounds over the newspaper's coverage of the Hillsborough disaster.

The newspaper has been widely boycotted in the city following a campaign by the Total Eclipse of The S*n group.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...yside-38933817

**gordian_knot** · February 10th, 2017, 04:31 PM

Good for Liverpool FC

. The Sun isn't fit to wrap my chips.

**snowy25** · February 10th, 2017, 04:41 PM

Very true and it clearly has a lot of support. My question though is why now? It just seems a little odd to allow them at the club, after all the negativity and lies they printed, for 28 years but to then ban them now.

**victor meldrew** · February 10th, 2017, 05:12 PM

It does seem odd after allowing them in for over a quarter of a century, perhaps now the truth is finally out they feel they can point the finger and send them packing.
It might also be the sight of a Sun employee bringing back painful memories.

**gordian_knot** · February 10th, 2017, 05:29 PM

I think it's because there's still a feeling that the Sun is anti-Liverpool and still hasn't fully accepted that it did much wrong over Hillsborough. I read somewhere that The Sun and The Times were the only newpapers that didn't feature the Hillsborough inquest verdicts on the front page and the relatives clearly don't think The Sun's apologies are genuine.

**jokerman** · February 10th, 2017, 10:07 PM

After tonight's performance. What are the odds on Zola being sacked in the morning?

**jokerman** · February 10th, 2017, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace1965

Leicester has to score a goal before they can beat somebody. Is Mahrez even still on this team? Because I watched the Man U game and I think he hardly touched the ball. Morgan and Huth just look exhausted and they're getting picked apart on defense. 1 shot on target against Man U and you had 10 corners!!!

If you just take the current bottom 6, I think Boro, Sunderland, and Hull survive. Leicester, Swansea, and Palace don't make it. Now that is going out on a long shaky limb.

The Mackems are going no matter what. They were lucky to stay up last season.:
Palace & fatso

will also go with them.
As to who's going with them is still open to debate. Most likely the Smoggies.

The Toon Army are comming back up.

**buttsie** · February 11th, 2017, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenman

Dieter Hamann can't believe that Klopp was given a long extension on his contract at Liverpool and also reckons we should have done some trade in the January window. Klopp says he will take full responsibility for not doing so if it leads to Liverpool not qualifying for Champions League. What a difference a few months makes. 19 games unbeaten at the beginning of the season only to implode after Christmas and make the worst start to a new year in 24 years. Klopp the saviour? I am not sure but I don't think he will be sacked...yet! Wenger has been on borrowed time several times and criticised for not doing any deals as well - I would think however he is safe but fans aren't known for their patience. Ranieri on the other hand could be a safe bet to go if he doesn't buck up his ideas and one of the remaining games is against Liverpool. One thing is for sure Liverpool must not lose any more games or we might as well kiss this season goodbye again!

Dieter hamann has really stuck the boot in this time - as a former player who won everything but the EPL with them he has more than a case for why their misfiring

It goes well beyond whose manager

Living on the fumes of greatness created in the 70s/80s when they were unbeatable

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...owners-9785217

I'll give him one thing he doesnt shy away from calling a spade a spade

He labelled England at the 2010 World Cup - naive - he was right then

**Devius** · February 11th, 2017, 02:35 PM

According to Ian Wright, he believes Wenger has made the decision to leave the Emirates in the summer.

“I was with the boss last night and if I’m going to be be totally honest I get the impression that that’s it,” Wright told BBC Radio 5 Live.

Details:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38939129

Sorry Wrighty - I'll believe it when I see it...

PS:

Arsenal 2
Hull 0

Alexis Sanchez scored twice as title-chasing Arsenal beat relegation-threatened Hull in controversial circumstances in the Premier League.

Details:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38865319

February 10th, 2017, 04:31 PM	#19523
gordian_knot Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gordium Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 6,524 Thanked 13,833 Times in 1,209 Posts	Good for Liverpool FC . The Sun isn't fit to wrap my chips. __________________ - "The whole of anything is never told." - Henry James "Political language... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable." - George Orwell

February 10th, 2017, 05:29 PM	#19526
gordian_knot Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gordium Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 6,524 Thanked 13,833 Times in 1,209 Posts	I think it's because there's still a feeling that the Sun is anti-Liverpool and still hasn't fully accepted that it did much wrong over Hillsborough. I read somewhere that The Sun and The Times were the only newpapers that didn't feature the Hillsborough inquest verdicts on the front page and the relatives clearly don't think The Sun's apologies are genuine. __________________ - "The whole of anything is never told." - Henry James "Political language... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable." - George Orwell

February 10th, 2017, 10:07 PM	#19527
jokerman Internet Defective Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England Posts: 4,844 Thanks: 73,234 Thanked 71,504 Times in 4,842 Posts	After tonight's performance. What are the odds on Zola being sacked in the morning? __________________ I am not a number I'm a free man.

February 11th, 2017, 02:35 PM	#19530
Devius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: It's a London Thing.... Posts: 23,877 Thanks: 143,598 Thanked 231,041 Times in 23,914 Posts	Ian Wright reveals talks with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: He said it's the end According to Ian Wright, he believes Wenger has made the decision to leave the Emirates in the summer. “I was with the boss last night and if I’m going to be be totally honest I get the impression that that’s it,” Wright told BBC Radio 5 Live. Details: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38939129 Sorry Wrighty - I'll believe it when I see it... PS: Arsenal 2 Hull 0 Alexis Sanchez scored twice as title-chasing Arsenal beat relegation-threatened Hull in controversial circumstances in the Premier League. Details: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38865319 __________________ "I've had it with them, I've had it with you, I've had it with ALL THIS - I WANT ROOM SERVICE!* I want the club sandwich, I want the cold Mexican beer, I want a $10,000-a-night hooker!"* Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

February 9th, 2017, 10:14 PM	#19521
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,822 Thanks: 532,680 Thanked 182,213 Times in 15,810 Posts	MP's debate the future of the FA, well the handful that turned up. I would have thought they should be concentrating on the NHs, rather than getting us banned from 2018. The FA have been clueless for years the only thing diversity will do is send the PL in the opposite direction with the possibility of it becoming a closed shop. The end is nigh.

February 10th, 2017, 03:45 PM	#19522
snowy25 Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,274 Thanks: 6,669 Thanked 23,144 Times in 2,260 Posts	Liverpool FC has banned The Sun journalists from its grounds over the newspaper's coverage of the Hillsborough disaster. The newspaper has been widely boycotted in the city following a campaign by the Total Eclipse of The S*n group. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...yside-38933817

February 10th, 2017, 04:41 PM	#19524
snowy25 Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,274 Thanks: 6,669 Thanked 23,144 Times in 2,260 Posts	Very true and it clearly has a lot of support. My question though is why now? It just seems a little odd to allow them at the club, after all the negativity and lies they printed, for 28 years but to then ban them now.

February 10th, 2017, 05:12 PM	#19525
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,822 Thanks: 532,680 Thanked 182,213 Times in 15,810 Posts	It does seem odd after allowing them in for over a quarter of a century, perhaps now the truth is finally out they feel they can point the finger and send them packing. It might also be the sight of a Sun employee bringing back painful memories.