World Cup 2022 thread (football only)

[W-S-M Seagull]

15 minutes ago, Port Said Red said:

Ronaldo got nowhere near that surely? Fernandez should be fuming.

The sensor in the ball would have picked up the touch if there was one. 

I think based on his reaction and looking over at the linesman he probably did get a touch. 

[Midred]

3 minutes ago, Port Said Red said:

After seeing the video is Fernandez refusing to shake his hand in the Man Utd dressing room, I very much doubt he will be changing his stance after that.

Luckily he won't have the face Ronaldo in the Man Utd dressing room!

[Gakoe]

I don’t think the winker touched it at all.

[Midred]

Just now, W-S-M Seagull said:

The sensor in the ball would have picked up the touch if there was one. 

I think based on his reaction and looking over at the linesman he probably did get a touch. 

The sensor in his hair gel?

[ExiledAjax]

Portugal win makes a Ghana advance more likely perhaps?

[exAtyeoMax]

 

 

[Super]

Uruguay have woken up.

[W-S-M Seagull]

2 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said:

 

 

Huge respect to him. 

[Lanterne Rouge]

Those Portuguese shirts are truly awful. I get it`s the flag but still.

[Super]

4 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

Huge respect to him. 

Why? You shouldn't be on the pitch.

[Maltshoveller]

9 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

Huge respect to him. 

None from me

[Super]

That's never a pen

[Lanterne Rouge]

I bet it wouldn`t be at the other end. Shocking decision.

[Ronnie Sinclair]

If that's a penalty the game has completely gone 

[Super]

Ridiculous decision. Peter Walton is talking rubbish

[DolmanGaz]

christ. another shocking penalty. how else are you supposed to slide, if you don't put your arm down to break your fall, you injure yourself?? really don't understand it.

[W-S-M Seagull]

4 minutes ago, Super said:

Why? You shouldn't be on the pitch.

Cos the likes of Harry Kane were not prepared to risk a yellow card. This guy has risked his future and his freedom, hence why he gets a huge amount of my respect. 

[cidercity1987]

About time then gave an indirect free kick for every single handball in the box unless obviously deliberate or denying a goal

[Port Said Red]

Great penalty by Ronaldo, you can't deny him that one.

[Leveller]

Just now, cidercity1987 said:

About time then gave an indirect free kick for every single handball in the box unless obviously deliberate or denying a goal

Shouldn’t be any sort of free kick. Stupid decision.

[Sheltons Army]

Oh good

Another for the most dislikable player in the Premier League

Edited November 28, 2022 by Sheltons Army

[Open End Numb Legs]

Never a penalty, that has set a very low bar for penalty reviews for the rest of the tournament.

[DolmanGaz]

also. 'forced turnovers'??? what on earth is this bollocks

[AppyDAZE]

Totally ruined 9 minutes of added time. 

The referee's a swanker 

[W-S-M Seagull]

7 minutes ago, Maltshoveller said:

None from me

Why? 

[glynriley]

Just now, Open End Numb Legs said:

Never a penalty, that has set a very low bar for penalty reviews for the rest of the tournament.

We (City) might get one if that’s the new standard. 
 

Maybe not though. 

[downendcity]

8 minutes ago, Super said:

That's never a pen

Agree. He's falling so where is he meant to put his hand if he needs to break his fall?

Common sense is slowly being removed from the game by prescriptive instructions by administrators who have forgotten the maxim" if it ain't broke, don't fix it".

 

[Lew-T]

Just can’t get into this WC. Decisions like that aren’t helping…

[exAtyeoMax]

 

[Open End Numb Legs]

I guess in the future only goal keepers will be allowed to take to the pitch with arms attached. All outfield players will have them surgically removed before kick off and re attached after the game. Throw ins will be tricky.

[Midred]

VAR helping to get the "right" teams through?

[northsomersetred]

 

[Midred]

I wonder how many goals were claimed by McCoist that weren't his?

[Maltshoveller]

11 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

Why? 

Just fed up with all the political c##p

Just want to watch the football

 

[Rob k]

3 minutes ago, Midred said:

VAR helping to get the "right" teams through?

Var absolutely pointless - I’d scrap it tomorrow. Adds nothing to the game. 99/100 fans will still think it wasn’t a penalty tomorrow so what’s the point 

[Midred]

1 minute ago, northsomersetred said:

 

I believe VAR would have given that!

[cityexile]

When it gets to knock out, teams are going to be going home based on complete bs penalty decisions like that.

[joe jordans teeth]

 

[RedRock]

4 minutes ago, Rob k said:

Var absolutely pointless - I’d scrap it tomorrow. Adds nothing to the game. 99/100 fans will still think it wasn’t a penalty tomorrow so what’s the point 

I’ll be that 1 then. 

If you rashly ‘dive in’ for a tackle, particularly in the penalty box, you are not in control of your arms. If you deflect the ball with your hand to your team’s advantage - and it was a clear and significant advantage to the defender,  as the attacker was straight through on goal - then you run the risk of a penalty being awarded. 
 

Regards

Strikers Union

[Mr Popodopolous]

Saw final 15 of 1at half, all of 2nd.

Seemed pretty flat at 0-0, never Ronaldo's goal in 1st place. Penalty pretty soft...Uruguay seemed to get into it after that opener and the fame as a spectacle needed Portugal to get it IMO. Uruguay 0 goals but 3 times hit woodwork so far.

Semenyo's gametime ie fairly disappointing to date. Few mins and zero is it?

Edited November 28, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous

[Rob k]

17 minutes ago, RedRock said:

I’ll be that 1 then. 

If you rashly ‘dive in’ for a tackle, particularly in the penalty box, you are not in control of your arms. If you deflect the ball with your hand to your team’s advantage - and it was a clear and significant advantage to the defender,  as the attacker was straight through on goal - then you run the risk of a penalty being awarded. 
 

Regards

Strikers Union

I don’t even think he’s rashly dived in - he’s a defender, i think it’s a shocking decision made worse by the fact he can actually go and watch it again 

 

[stephenkibby.]

This VAR thing is such a joy, added so much to the game of Football.

Can't wait for it's introduction to the Championship.  Hopefully there is enough money in the game for it to filter down the leagues.

[Northern Red]

I for one blame Gareth Southgate.

[stephenkibby.]

8 minutes ago, Rob k said:

I don’t even think he’s rashly dived in - he’s a defender, i think it’s a shocking decision made worse by the fact he can actually go and watch it again 

 

Should all be watched in real time,i take it they have slow motion replays?

[A Horse With No Name]

1 hour ago, Sheltons Army said:

Oh good

Another for the most dislikable player in the Premier League

Ronaldo doesn't play for a Premier League team.

Edited November 28, 2022 by CrackingCheeseGromit

[luke_bristol]

Suarez done over by a dodgy penalty. Ha, *****.

[downendcity]

More details have emerged regarding the punishments FIFA threatened if team captains wore rainbow armbands.

In England's case, the threat was a yellow card for Kane if he'd worn the armband for the first game. However, had Kane worn the armband in subsequent games, then  Bailey Wright would get a 3 match ban!

 

[Port Said Red]

I am probably going to get told to "lighten up" but does anyone else think that having a "totty cam" going around the crowds is something of an anachronism in this day and age? 

I thought even FIFA had moved on past this stuff with the way they are promoting the women's game.

Edited November 29, 2022 by Port Said Red

[exAtyeoMax]

17 minutes ago, Port Said Red said:

I am probably going to get told to "lighten up" but does anyone else think that having a "totty cam" going around the crowds is something of an anachronism in this day and age? 

I thought even FIFA had moved on past this stuff with the way they are promoting the women's game.

I'm surprised too with Qatar's treatment of women. I guess this is just an extension of that…

[frenchred]

11 hours ago, RedRock said:

I’ll be that 1 then. 

If you rashly ‘dive in’ for a tackle, particularly in the penalty box, you are not in control of your arms. If you deflect the ball with your hand to your team’s advantage - and it was a clear and significant advantage to the defender,  as the attacker was straight through on goal - then you run the risk of a penalty being awarded. 
 

Regards

Strikers Union

I don't believe you were (are) in the strikers union, I would hazard a guess that you've never played the game.

if that's a penalty in the game is completely gone!

 

[Sir Colby-Tit]

1 hour ago, Port Said Red said:

I am probably going to get told to "lighten up" but does anyone else think that having a "totty cam" going around the crowds is something of an anachronism in this day and age? 

I thought even FIFA had moved on past this stuff with the way they are promoting the women's game.

I'm a fan of the "totty cam", nothing wrong with the appreciation of beauty IMO.

I also like the "losing fans crying cam".

[Super]

2 hours ago, Port Said Red said:

I am probably going to get told to "lighten up" but does anyone else think that having a "totty cam" going around the crowds is something of an anachronism in this day and age? 

I thought even FIFA had moved on past this stuff with the way they are promoting the women's game.

ffs lighten up! It's been the highlight of a lot of the games! 

[ExiledAjax]

2 hours ago, Port Said Red said:

I am probably going to get told to "lighten up" but does anyone else think that having a "totty cam" going around the crowds is something of an anachronism in this day and age? 

I thought even FIFA had moved on past this stuff with the way they are promoting the women's game.

It does seem a little pointless when Sweden haven't qualified.

[Red Army 75]

Come on England , hope we batter them 

[MarcusX]

What we thinking tonight then?

Rumours Hendo in for Bellingham, now I know some will question that on talent - but on the face of Friday's performance, why not? We looked better when Hendo came on and regained midfield control (from what I saw)

I'd like to have seen Kane rested in that game, so perhaps tonight? Then again, ultimately he's our best player - I just wonder if a hungry (and presumably fully fit) Wilson offers us some more energy?

I'd like to see some more "freshening up" but tbh I wouldn't change the back four or Rice. Perhaps swap out Mount, I really want to see Foden get more game time.

The draw is interesting - a first place sees a potentially easier last 16 game (on paper) but a QF with France likely awaits.

Second place would be a likely route of Netherlands and Argentina - are both winnable? they should be

IMO though we have to go out and win this and do so convincingly. Forget the draw, we'd need to get past France at some point if we want to win it. You don't want to go into knockout football off the back of two realy poor results and scraping through. You want a strong performance and players on form.

I'd love to see Kane get a couple of goals if he starts and a clean sheet, but it's a "derby" and they will be well up for it, anything can happen. I can't see a 4-0 though, so I think we're safely through.

[Red-Robbo]

2 hours ago, Port Said Red said:

I am probably going to get told to "lighten up" but does anyone else think that having a "totty cam" going around the crowds is something of an anachronism in this day and age? 

I thought even FIFA had moved on past this stuff with the way they are promoting the women's game.

 

I suppose, being serious, the justification would be that is shows football isn't just a game for blokes, but a lot of female spectators watch the men's game. 

[IAmNick]

4 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said:

 

I suppose, being serious, the justification would be that is shows football isn't just a game for blokes, but a lot of female spectators watch the men's game. 

And I'm sure those female spectators love the idea that if they do go, there'll be sweaty camera men scanning the crowd for them at all times so a bunch of sad blokes at home can ogle them.

[Red-Robbo]

3 minutes ago, IAmNick said:

And I'm sure those female spectators love the idea that if they do go, there'll be sweaty camera men scanning the crowd for them at all times so a bunch of sad blokes at home can ogle them.

 

TBF it's a "fan cam" and they are as likely to pick out a fat bloke banging a drum (it's always fat blokes for some reason!) or people dressed up in a weird version of 'national costume' as they are to focus on woman spectators. 

[frenchred]

6 minutes ago, IAmNick said:

And I'm sure those female spectators love the idea that if they do go, there'll be sweaty camera men scanning the crowd for them at all times so a bunch of sad blokes at home can ogle them.

Good god, lighten up mate

[IAmNick]

2 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said:

 

TBF it's a "fan cam" and they are as likely to pick out a fat bloke banging a drum (it's always fat blokes for some reason!) or people dressed up in a weird version of 'national costume' as they are to focus on woman spectators. 

 

1 minute ago, frenchred said:

Good god, lighten up mate

Too close to home?  

[Bazooka Joe]

3 hours ago, Port Said Red said:

I am probably going to get told to "lighten up" but does anyone else think that having a "totty cam" going around the crowds is something of an anachronism in this day and age? 

I thought even FIFA had moved on past this stuff with the way they are promoting the women's game.

Slghtly off topic, but imagine having one of these at the Slumorial Ground.

What a scary thought.

[frenchred]

4 minutes ago, IAmNick said:

 

Too close to home?  

Whatever, maybe just more tolerant than you, can't beat seeing a nice bit of totty

[IAmNick]

12 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said:

 

TBF it's a "fan cam" and they are as likely to pick out a fat bloke banging a drum (it's always fat blokes for some reason!) or people dressed up in a weird version of 'national costume' as they are to focus on woman spectators. 

In seriousness though as you've mentioned, they pick out men for what they're doing (banging a drum, dressing up stupidly) and women for just... existing. Happens quite often imo.

Edited November 29, 2022 by IAmNick

[Red-Robbo]

Just now, IAmNick said:

In seriousness though as you've mentioned, they pick out men for what they're doing (banging a drum, dressing up stupidly) and women for just... existing. Happens quite often imo.

 

I'm sure they are told to reflect the diversity of football crowds these days, so that includes women, kids (though few can afford to take their children to Qatar for this one) and ethnic minorities.  Which is probably why during Canada's last game, the fan cam found a patriotically dressed (maple-leaf turbans) Sikh family group. 

It must be the short straw to draw if you like football, being on that duty. Your colleagues are watching the match, and you're there but having to scan the seats for interesting reactions. 

[Sir Colby-Tit]

6 minutes ago, IAmNick said:

In seriousness though as you've mentioned, they pick out men for what they're doing (banging a drum, dressing up stupidly) and women for just... existing. Happens quite often imo.

If they're picking out women for just existing, why don't they home in on the ugly ones?

[frenchred]

6 minutes ago, Sir Colby-Tit said:

If they're picking out women for just existing, why don't they home in on the ugly ones?

The same reason as SKY don't employ them!

[Ska Junkie]

7 minutes ago, Sir Colby-Tit said:

If they're picking out women for just existing, why don't they home in on the ugly ones?

Irene couldn't afford to go?

[ExiledAjax]

Saudi Arabia v Iran would be a tough gig for the totty cameraman.

[alexukhc]

Arrest him now

[frenchred]

8 minutes ago, Sir Colby-Tit said:

If they're picking out women for just existing, why don't they home in on the ugly ones?

And the same reason the darts gave Fallon sherrock a free pass into the world's. Unfortunately the leading female darts player is not quite as marketable!