Jusoda Kid 1 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 His reaction to the offside goal was priceless. 3 or 4 times you could see him shout 'FUCK OFF' at the linesman I don't want to see that from any of our players tbh. FUCK OFF........you didn't say fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I thought Bez summed Martins up. The only thing he's lacking is the basics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobbySol 0 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 His reaction to the offside goal was priceless. 3 or 4 times you could see him shout 'FUCK OFF' at the linesman I don't want to see that from any of our players tbh. I think it shows grit and determination and the fact he cares about scoring a goal so much in a friendly gives me the impression he's up for the fight this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 His reaction to the offside goal was priceless. 3 or 4 times you could see him shout 'FUCK OFF' at the linesman I don't want to see that from any of our players tbh. I think it shows grit and determination and the fact he cares about scoring a goal so much in a friendly gives me the impression he's up for the fight this season. Quoted for truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieshandy 0 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 His reaction to the offside goal was priceless. 3 or 4 times you could see him shout 'FUCK OFF' at the linesman I don't want to see that from any of our players tbh. I think it shows grit and determination and the fact he cares about scoring a goal so much in a friendly gives me the impression he's up for the fight this season. Quoted for truth. Aye but wasn't the head ref on telly last week saying that foul language was something that would be cracked down on this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26408 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 His reaction to the offside goal was priceless. 3 or 4 times you could see him shout 'FUCK OFF' at the linesman I don't want to see that from any of our players tbh. I think it shows grit and determination and the fact he cares about scoring a goal so much in a friendly gives me the impression he's up for the fight this season. It shows a lack of respect and an inability to control aggression imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 His reaction to the offside goal was priceless. 3 or 4 times you could see him shout 'FUCK OFF' at the linesman I don't want to see that from any of our players tbh. I think it shows grit and determination and the fact he cares about scoring a goal so much in a friendly gives me the impression he's up for the fight this season. It shows a lack of respect and an inability to control aggression imo. I think you're making too much of it because you don't rate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26408 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 His reaction to the offside goal was priceless. 3 or 4 times you could see him shout 'FUCK OFF' at the linesman I don't want to see that from any of our players tbh. I think it shows grit and determination and the fact he cares about scoring a goal so much in a friendly gives me the impression he's up for the fight this season. It shows a lack of respect and an inability to control aggression imo. I think you're making too much of it because you don't rate him. I'm not making a big deal out of it, it happens and I don't like to see it, I'm not saying he shouldn't be playing for us just because he mouths off to a linesman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Dull game. The 'ultras' were an embarrassment. Sounded like the back of a school bus. Milner was poor. Geremi was very good. Rozehnal looks decent though. I thought Milner was pretty good. He was handicapped significantly by N'Zogbia's showing at left-back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 (edited) His reaction to the offside goal was priceless. 3 or 4 times you could see him shout 'FUCK OFF' at the linesman I don't want to see that from any of our players tbh. I think it shows grit and determination and the fact he cares about scoring a goal so much in a friendly gives me the impression he's up for the fight this season. It shows a lack of respect and an inability to control aggression imo. Given the display of that linesman, why should he be respected by default? The lack of self-control point is laughable too. Edited August 6, 2007 by Patrokles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Dull game. The 'ultras' were an embarrassment. Sounded like the back of a school bus. Milner was poor. Geremi was very good. Rozehnal looks decent though. I thought Milner was pretty good. He was handicapped significantly by N'Zogbia's showing at left-back. Aye, N'Zogbia kept giving the ball away. Hopefull he'll just be used there as a last resort with this Spanish lad arriving, although I think he could do a job there with practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26408 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Given the display of that linesman, why should he be respected by default? The lack of self-control point is laughable too. He didn't give the wrong decision on purpose, did he? Telling him repeatedly to 'fuck off' is not going to get him to change his decision and in a competitive game should have led to a red card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Given the display of that linesman, why should he be respected by default? The lack of self-control point is laughable too. He didn't give the wrong decision on purpose, did he? Telling him repeatedly to 'fuck off' is not going to get him to change his decision and in a competitive game should have led to a red card. Technically you're right but in practice that rarely happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26408 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 It's one of the things referees are supposedly looking out for this season, though we've heard that about other issues countless times before to no avail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8872 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Given the display of that linesman, why should he be respected by default? The lack of self-control point is laughable too. He didn't give the wrong decision on purpose, did he? Telling him repeatedly to 'fuck off' is not going to get him to change his decision and in a competitive game should have led to a red card. Technically you're right but in practice that rarely happens. That's an explanation but not a justification tbh. Of course it does happen (as do handballs, fouls etc.), but it is not something I like to see from players and I certainly don't see any reason to even praise it. Let it happen in a competitive match and the player can't have any complaints about a booking or even a sending off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I'm just saying that as far as the rules go foul and abusive language is a red card iirc but red cards are rarely given for it. It would be good if it was stamped out imo and players should generally show the referees more respect as they do in Rugby where no back chat is allowed. At the same time I can understand Smith's reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 You can understand it happening in frustration and personally it doesn't bother me. But, it shouldn't happen. Imagine if it started happening in other sports as regularly. Part of footballs problem is the lack of player discipline (some would argue due to their perceived elevated status). But, in a friendly when so many parents take their kids, its not really what you'd want or more so want your kids to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I'm interested to see how Brock's favourite FM player Foti performs. He's like an italian Peter Crouch. Only can't stay on his feet. Really enjoyed that game, Samp are me fave italian team (despite the theatrics from Delvecchio et all) so was good to see them play. Rozenhal was very solid throughout, as was Geremi. Some good link-up play from Viduka as well. Smith looked really up for the game and was good to see him score. The linesman was shockingly poor, as was the referee's failure to book Ziegler for persistant diving and generally being a cheating shite. But it's only a friendly I guess. As for swearing, I think to a certain extent it's fine in cases where a player is caught up in the game and is passionate, so the odd expletive should be overlooked. But if a player overdoes it then by all means, send him off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16700 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Looking at these pics Smith looks well up for it. Cant wait for the season to start now Wetting my pants ooooops a little wee came out there just then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radgina 1 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Looking at these pics Smith looks well up for it. Cant wait for the season to start now Wetting my pants ooooops a little wee came out there just then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16700 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Looking at these pics Smith looks well up for it. Cant wait for the season to start now Wetting my pants ooooops a little wee came out there just then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now