Generic small time football blather thread FOREVER

[Diego21 2465]

On 24/05/2023 at 12:26, The Fish said:

Yeah, the language barrier is a hurdle that is especially difficult to get over without stumbling. For example, you said you like Michael Owen, so I'm convinced something must have been lost in translation. 

 

 

HAHAHAHAHAHA

 

You know... Michael Owen 1998-2004 was another level. 

[Rayvin 8367]

6 minutes ago, Diego21 said:

I know that my level of English, at a grammatical level, is not very good. I confuse verb tenses and I understand that sometimes it can be difficult for you to read me.

I was better before. While I was studying (and at times when I haven't worked as a journalist) he worked in a shop in the center of Madrid, so he had to speak to many tourists in English almost every day. I think I was performing well for my level.

Now I realize that every day it costs me more and that by not having those daily conversations it begins to cost me more.

But I try to read a lot in English. I think that possibly next year I will try to go to an academy to get closer to grammar again.

 

Your English is genuinely fine for 95% of the things you post mate, don't worry too much about it

[The Fish 12581]

9 minutes ago, Diego21 said:

I know that my level of English, at a grammatical level, is not very good. I confuse verb tenses and I understand that sometimes it can be difficult for you to read me.

I was better before. While I was studying (and at times when I haven't worked as a journalist) he worked in a shop in the center of Madrid, so he had to speak to many tourists in English almost every day. I think I was performing well for my level.

Now I realize that every day it costs me more and that by not having those daily conversations it begins to cost me more.

But I try to read a lot in English. I think that possibly next year I will try to go to an academy to get closer to grammar again.

Mate, your English is great. The only potential problem comes when you're talking about something that requires a higher degree  of accuracy of language. But even in that, native English speakers can stumble. Semantic arguments have reigned supreme on here for the past 2 decades. So I wouldn't worry.

 

I speak to non-native English speakers in my job every day and I'd argue your written English is on a par, or better than many of them. All it takes is a little understanding on the part of the reader, if ever I need clarity I ask for it. Same is true with you, if you write something in your second language that doesn't scan or doesn't make sense I'll ask you to clarify. Don't think I've needed to yet.

[The Fish 12581]

13 minutes ago, Diego21 said:

HAHAHAHAHAHA

 

You know... Michael Owen 1998-2004 was another level. 

Like this, for example. 

 

I do not understand. Michael Owen is the devil's turd. Any quality he may or may not have had is hidden under the mountain of satanic poop. 

[OTF 10615]

13 minutes ago, Diego21 said:

I know that my level of English, at a grammatical level, is not very good. I confuse verb tenses and I understand that sometimes it can be difficult for you to read me.

I was better before. While I was studying (and at times when I haven't worked as a journalist) he worked in a shop in the center of Madrid, so he had to speak to many tourists in English almost every day. I think I was performing well for my level.

Now I realize that every day it costs me more and that by not having those daily conversations it begins to cost me more.

But I try to read a lot in English. I think that possibly next year I will try to go to an academy to get closer to grammar again.

 

Given the complexity of your writing when there are slight grammatical errors they only serve to somehow give you more credibility in the context of your posts. This is because your posts generally have a purpose beyond a joke (unlike most on here, especially mine!) and they often offer further insight or a different perspective. So as far as I'm concerned you can stay as you are. 

[wykikitoon 28568]

46 minutes ago, The Fish said:

Do you like anybody?

 

This bloke is a fucking cancer.  What he's done to local sporting venues for his own capital gain.  The Tory shitehous

[The Fish 12581]

2 hours ago, wykikitoon said:

 

This bloke is a fucking cancer.  What he's done to local sporting venues for his own capital gain.  The Tory shitehous

No, yeah, I get that. But honestly, I've not seen you have a good word to say about anyone... or any thing.

 

Cheer up Wykiki man, it's all just theatre until you're dead.

[Isegrim 11896]

 

[Monkeys Fist 50755]

1 hour ago, Isegrim said:

 

After all the fuss he went to to kept it quiet… 

[wykikitoon 28568]

4 hours ago, The Fish said:

No, yeah, I get that. But honestly, I've not seen you have a good word to say about anyone... or any thing.

 

Cheer up Wykiki man, it's all just theatre until you're dead.

Wykiki MkII Coming up.  Postiive Man 

😎

[RobinRobin 14510]

6 hours ago, wykikitoon said:

Wykiki MkII Coming up.  Postiive Man 

😎

 

Seems unlikely 

 

Later today ...

 

 

[wykikitoon 28568]

3 hours ago, RobinRobin said:

 

Seems unlikely 

 

Later today ...

 

 

Have some optimism sir 

[ewerk 39255]

On 23/01/2021 at 15:52, Rayvin said:

Would we take Lampard here? I reckon we could do worse. 

 

 

[Rayvin 8367]

23 minutes ago, ewerk said:

 

 

 

Think that was pre-takeover when he'd had some success with Derby, in my (very flimsy) defense? I have a mate who is a Derby fan who was singing his praises at the time. So to be clear, we're comparing pre-Chelsea Lampard with Steve Bruce at the point in time I said that  

 

[RobinRobin 14510]

2 hours ago, wykikitoon said:

Have some optimism sir 

 

Edited May 26, 2023 by RobinRobin

[Gemmill 63272]

Toney was betting on the outcomes of matches in which he played. The fucking div.

 

[The Fish 12581]

Is the rules against betting on competitions they can impact, or any football? Like would anyone care if Toney dropped half his wages on Serie A games?

[Gemmill 63272]

I think it's betting on competitions in which you're involved that's not allowed.

[The Fish 12581]

Just now, Gemmill said:

I think it's betting on competitions in which you're involved that's not allowed.

Then he's a massive div. 

 

Bet on the Championship, the Bundesliga, why in the holy fuck would you bet on the Premier League?

[ewerk 39255]

I don't think you're allowed to bet on any football matches, the theory being that you might have inside information or be able to influence other footballers.

 

The only matches he bet on involving himself were for his team to win or to score so he wasn't throwing games.

 

He did bet against us 11 times while a Newcastle player on loan elsewhere so he's obviously not completely stupid.

[Kid Dynamite 9342]

On 25/05/2023 at 10:07, Rayvin said:

I reckon Potter tbh. And he'd be a decent call for them since they need a full rebuild.

Potters stock has fallen. Brighton have been a better team since he left and the Chelsea gig showed he lacks the gravitas needed to manage big name players/egos

[ackas 311]

29 minutes ago, Gemmill said:

Toney was betting on the outcomes of matches in which he played. The fucking div.

 

 

He should have got more than 8 months in that case.

 

[wykikitoon 28568]

32 minutes ago, Gemmill said:

Toney was betting on the outcomes of matches in which he played. The fucking div.

 

But got 8 months?

[The Fish 12581]

16 minutes ago, Kid Dynamite said:

Potters stock has fallen. Brighton have been a better team since he left and the Chelsea gig showed he lacks the gravitas needed to manage big name players/egos

I think that's harsh, he did wonders with a weaker Brighton team than De Zerbi inherited. De Zerbi has done brilliantly, don't get me wrong, but Potter deserves huge credit too. Transforming them from the pragmatic style of Hughton into a very tidy PL outfit. 

 

The Chelsea gig was a poisoned chalice; massive squad, filled with big stars, and bigger egos. Plus I've no doubt the owner wasn't shy about sharing his thoughts about team selection. 

 

Wherever Potter goes next will be the real test. If he goes to Southampton, Leeds, or maybe abroad, I think he'll repair a lot of the damage to his reputation.

[wykikitoon 28568]

Agreed.  I think he would be suited to someone like Leicester.  But he needs to be given time to build.