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Post by desiccatedi85 on Feb 20, 2023 16:45:22 GMT -5
The battle for control of Man Utd ha been narrowed down to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the richest men in Britain, a lifelong Man Utd fan, and Sheikh Jassim, Head of the Qatari national Bank, but in truth he's a front for the entire Qatari state. Predictably, most United fans prefer the Qatari bid. A nation state can invest far more money than a single individual, regardless of how incredibly wealthy he is. At least Tottenham fans will never submit to Gulf ownership. They'd lose most of their fans including me if they did so. |
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Post by Strewthless on Feb 20, 2023 18:26:18 GMT -5
The battle for control of Man Utd ha been narrowed down to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the richest men in Britain, a lifelong Man Utd fan, and Sheikh Jassim, Head of the Qatari national Bank, but in truth he's a front for the entire Qatari state. Predictably, most United fans prefer the Qatari bid. A nation state can invest far more money than a single individual, regardless of how incredibly wealthy he is. At least Tottenham fans will never submit to Gulf ownership. They'd lose most of their fans including me if they did so. All fans say that, until the bid promising unlimited funds is put on the table. |
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Post by Giorbanguly on Feb 20, 2023 22:07:25 GMT -5
I wouldn’t be against a UAE bid
Great win for Tottenham this past weekend! Sonny is getting back into good form, which is huge for us
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Post by Strewthless on Mar 5, 2023 13:29:36 GMT -5
HAHAHAHAHAHA!  |
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Post by Giorbanguly on Mar 5, 2023 19:08:02 GMT -5
I thought I unfucked Manchester United’s luck this season when I switched my alliances. But seems like some ghosts will keep haunting them
Why wasn’t Luis Diaz playing though?
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Post by rpvan on Mar 6, 2023 16:49:49 GMT -5
Love to see it! Congrats! |
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Post by rpvan on Mar 9, 2023 15:14:47 GMT -5
The battle for control of Man Utd ha been narrowed down to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the richest men in Britain, a lifelong Man Utd fan, and Sheikh Jassim, Head of the Qatari national Bank, but in truth he's a front for the entire Qatari state. Predictably, most United fans prefer the Qatari bid. A nation state can invest far more money than a single individual, regardless of how incredibly wealthy he is. At least Tottenham fans will never submit to Gulf ownership. They'd lose most of their fans including me if they did so. A spurs fan??  Lads, what do we think of Tottenham?  |
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Post by Giorbanguly on Mar 16, 2023 3:01:57 GMT -5
Three Italian teams in the Champions League QFs. Hasn't happened since 2006
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Post by rpvan on Mar 19, 2023 19:18:10 GMT -5
I believe! COYG!!!  |
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Post by Strewthless on Mar 23, 2023 8:21:46 GMT -5
Last played for us in 2005, long career being a goalkeeper.  |
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Post by Strewthless on Mar 25, 2023 11:41:26 GMT -5
Fascinating how a club can spend so much money and still go backwards.
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Post by Strewthless on Mar 29, 2023 13:51:07 GMT -5
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Post by Ariete on Mar 30, 2023 5:04:34 GMT -5
Wait, what? FIFA suddenly has balls?
FIFA strips Indonesia of U-20 World Cup after calls for Israel ban
Soccer’s world governing body FIFA has stripped Indonesia of its right to host the Under-20 Men’s World Cup later this year after an Indonesian official objected to the participation of Israel.
“FIFA has decided, due to the current circumstances, to remove Indonesia as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023,” FIFA said in a statement, without providing further clarification. “A new host will be announced as soon as possible, with the dates of the tournament currently remaining unchanged.”
The statement said sanctions against the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) were also possible.
A total of 24 teams were scheduled to play in the youth tournament across six Indonesian cities from May 20 to June 11. Israel have qualified for the first time.
Arya Sinulingga, a member of the PSSI executive committee, told CNN on Thursday that FIFA’s decision stemmed from the refusal by one regional Indonesian leader to host matches if Israel took part.
Wayan Koster, governor of the resort island of Bali, had sent a letter to Indonesia’s sports ministry requesting Israel be banned from competing in the province, Arya said.
“The governor of Bali also stated in the letter that the provincial government of Bali refused (to allow) the Israeli team to compete in Bali,” he added.
Indonesia, a Muslim majority nation of more than 270 million people, does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel and supports the cause of the Palestinians.
Anti-Israeli sentiment runs high among conservative Muslims in Indonesia and earlier this month, protesters marched in the capital Jakarta demanding the government ban Israel from playing in the tournament.
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo appealed to the public in a televised address on Monday, reiterating Indonesia’s support for the Palestinians but also stressing the country must follow FIFA regulations, according to state news agency Antara.
“Do not link sports issues with political affairs,” he reportedly said.
PSSI president Erick Thohir said he pleaded Indonesia’s case to FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday, which included showing him a letter from the Indonesian President.
“I have tried my best. We must accept FIFA’s decision to cancel the holding of the event that we are both looking forward to,” Thohir said in the statement. “Because we are members and FIFA considers that the current situation cannot be continued, we must submit.”
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Post by Strewthless on Apr 12, 2023 4:01:32 GMT -5
Couldn't have scripted something like this. Wrexham and Notts County meet for a probable title decider, both teams on 100 points. Ben Foster saved a 95th minute penalty to win the game for Wrexham. www.bbc.com/sport/football/65232880.ampIt's ridiculous that there's only one automatic promotion spot. The all-time record for most points in an English football season is 106. Both teams look likely to beat it, yet one will have to drop into the play-offs.  |
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Post by Ariete on Apr 19, 2023 6:12:40 GMT -5
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Post by Strewthless on Apr 21, 2023 9:34:21 GMT -5
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Post by Strewthless on Apr 21, 2023 10:18:51 GMT -5
Anfield & Old Trafford are two notable omissions from the joint UK/Ireland bid to host Euro 2028.
London, England – Wembley Stadium, capacity 90,652
Cardiff, Wales – Millennium Stadium, capacity 73,952
London, England – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, capacity 62,322
Manchester, England – City of Manchester Stadium, capacity ~61,000 (capacity to be expanded 2023-26)
Liverpool, England – Everton Stadium, capacity 52,679
Newcastle, England – St James' Park, capacity 52,305
Birmingham, England – Villa Park, capacity 52,190 (capacity to be expanded)
Glasgow, Scotland – Hampden Park, capacity 52,032
Dublin, Republic of Ireland – Dublin Stadium, capacity 51,711
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Casement Park, proposed capacity 34,500
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Post by kronan2 on Apr 21, 2023 10:43:30 GMT -5
Seriously. United paid 80 million £ for this guy? He's a walking catastrophe ffs.
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Post by Strewthless on Apr 21, 2023 10:52:14 GMT -5
Seriously. United paid 80 million £ for this guy? He's a walking catastrophe ffs. Leave him alone, he's doing a great job. Deserves a big contract extension. |
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Post by kronan2 on Apr 21, 2023 19:08:32 GMT -5
prophetic words.
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