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Morning Zebbididoodah.

Apparently McManaman is getting death threats

I feel for the kid a bit. His tackle was reckless, but I don't think it was malicious or intentional, and now a young kid is going to get hung up to dry.

Wigan and Dave Whelan could have dealth with this so much better, as could the FA.

Taken a punt on Sturridge, who I didn't think would do well at Liverpool, but has surprised me and is doing quite well, hopefully that'll continue now! Cambiasso, safe innit.

Dave Whelan's comments were delusional

i've been on hold for so long the song ran out and now it's silence

Dave Whelan should be facing an FA ban. For an owner to come out with such obvious tripe, he should be banned then sectioned under the mental health act. What a moron. Any respect I had for that club (it wasn't much to begin with) just went straight out of the window. I might hate them more than Huddersfield now.

sodhat wrote:i've been on hold for so long the song ran out and now it's silence

Maybe you should sing your own song down the phone to them.

I nominate Build me up Buttercup by The Foundations

I nominate "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley. Google the lyrics and sing for Britain!

1 year on from 7-3

I got through and then didn't even have the password to be able to carry out the whole purpose of the call. I have to phone back now, and probably wait on hold for another half hour.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DDEl7JnWvo

This would be my hold music

Hows this for a first choice back four;

Zabaleta - Hummels - Howedes - Nagatomo

I'd have Kolarov over Nagatomo

Now off to school, will respond to everything later

Olly wrote:I'd have Kolarov over Nagatomo

Not only is he better than Nagamootoo, but he plays with Zabaleta at City #chemistryiseverything

I feel for the kid a bit. His tackle was reckless, but I don't think it was malicious or intentional, and now a young kid is going to get hung up to dry.

I don't, stuff him. Footballs a funny game like that.
Ive seen lesser challenges results in worse in more high profile matches. Ref & FA have made their decision & thats it. Players, managers, chairmen, fans whatever, deal with it. Let be honest here, there was 3 points on the line out of what was a maximum 30 available from that point to end of season. Ohhhhh Big Loss

Fact is he should have been sent off at the time, he should be hit with a long ban.

What he shouldn't be is targetted because the FA or the referees are not good enough to do what they are supposed to.

One guy on Talksport made a good point. The FA have overturned red cards in the past, despite the ref seeing the incident. What is the difference here that means they can't do the reverse and give a ban?

What is the difference here that means they can't do the reverse and give a ban?

That hardly ever happens for a challenge though.

Most bans dished out after matches are to do with.....swearing at Leeds fans & such type things.

Busy morning on here huh

GSC wrote:Busy morning on here huh

Dude, you killed it.

The Ben Thatcher ban was one where the gave him a ban despite the ref seeing the incident (or so I recall). There IS a precent, it's just that the FA lack the cojones to act as they should.

Every single football fan I know thinks he should be banned, most for a lot longer than 3 games. I'd prefer him to sit out the remainder of the season, or failing that, to be sent on loan to Scotland for the season.

scooby dooby doo where are you...

Every single football fan I know thinks he should be banned

I dont

Like I said, every single football fan. You cannot profess to be a football fan if you believe McManaman deserves to be let off. If someone did that to RVP this weekend you'd be calling for him to be assassinated

Handbags at dawn again

He should be banned as long as it takes Haidara to recover.

Not long till they have gay giraffe sex.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giraffe#section_4

Scroll down to necking section

Like I said, every single football fan. You cannot profess to be a football fan if you believe McManaman deserves to be let off. If someone did that to RVP this weekend you'd be calling for him to be assassinated

So I'm not a football fan now......interesting. Thank you for clearing that up Azzy, i was stuck in a moment of limbo where I wasnt sure if I liked football or not

Can I get someones opinion on two possible tps?

Sure

Go for it Greggies

Can I ask people's thoughts on Mauro Icardi?

Good player Hero, needs a move to a bigger side to prove himself though

PMs for GSC and Zebs

Hero wrote:Can I ask people's thoughts on Mauro Icardi?

Decent enough Hero, although I disagree with Gregers about him moving.

He wasn't even close to game time, even in their second team, when he was coming through at Barce. He is now getting games at Sampdoria and is flourishing. He needs to stay where he is IMO.

I looked at him when I was after an U21 striker. I went for Locadia instead who is similar, but Locadia was less than £1m and Icardi was something like £4m.

I know you are building a Serie A based team though, so if it is Serie A U21 striker, then at c£4m he is not a bad shout

Can I ask people's thoughts on Mauro Icardi?

Who? I may need to ask a football fan.
I heard Messi is good Hero.

There is a better Italian U21 striker if thats what your lookign for Hero but hes more expensive than 4m.

Could be a busy week next week when TP limit goes up...

Cheers fellas, I keep seeing rumours on him going to Napoli, City, Liverpool etc and strike options is where I'm looking at currently, brought in Xavi yesterday, I know he doesn't fit the Serie A template but it was one where if I didn't buy him then someone else would.

Zinedine_Ze_Zebra wrote:
There is a better Italian U21 striker if thats what your lookign for Hero but hes more expensive than 4m.

If your looking for an Italian U21, then Icardi is definately not the right choice. I'm pretty sure he has said he is going to play for Argentina

Hero wrote:Cheers fellas, I keep seeing rumours on him going to Napoli, City, Liverpool etc and strike options is where I'm looking at currently, brought in Xavi yesterday, I know he doesn't fit the Serie A template but it was one where if I didn't buy him then someone else would.

I think he could end up moving to Inter, but I'm not sure it would be a great decision for him.

Anyone seen the Verrati to Liverpool rumour this morning? Why just why would he leave PSG for liverpool (in fairness why would he leave PSG for anywhere!?)

Zinedine_Ze_Zebra wrote:So I'm not a football fan now......interesting. Thank you for clearing that up Azzy, i was stuck in a moment of limbo where I wasnt sure if I liked football or not

Yet again dodging the issue eh Zebs? For a guy who has a lot of opinions you very rarely explain why you have them.

"McManaman shouldn't be banned" - explain. I'll then send it in a letter to Massadio Haidara and see what he thinks.

BigFellasAfro wrote:

Zinedine_Ze_Zebra wrote:
There is a better Italian U21 striker if thats what your lookign for Hero but hes more expensive than 4m.

If your looking for an Italian U21, then Icardi is definately not the right choice. I'm pretty sure he has said he is going to play for Argentina

There's no restrictions based on nationality or age, the theme I've done is more one I've placed upon myself, thought he'd pair well though with Lamela in the team.

Gregers wrote:Anyone seen the Verrati to Liverpool rumour this morning? Why just why would he leave PSG for liverpool (in fairness why would he leave PSG for anywhere!?)

I've also seen mention of Man Utd & Real Madrid. It was TalkSport though so take that with a pinch of salt.

Mcmanaman should have got a 3 game ban at least.

We play them next game. Michael Turner is gonna destroy him.

Afro, Trebs and Gregers I reject your proposals on my page. On phone so easier to answer here

If your looking for an Italian U21, then Icardi is definately not the right choice. I'm pretty sure he has said he is going to play for Argentina

See, shows what I know not being a football fan

Verrati to Liverpool rumour this morning?

Yep. Said Man United may compete with them

Why is Turner going to destroy him? Everyone is making it out like the lad did it on purpose, it was an accident which was made worse by the comments Whelan made.

Turner destroys everyone