Yeah, hilarious stuff 😃

Armor wrote:

Calm down timmy!

Looks like they might be deducted points for buying an ineligible player. I've heard they might end up in the playoffs because of it although BBC said last week that they might get away with a fine.

It involves 3rd party ownership, they bought a guy after the new laws were brought in (following the Tevez West Ham thing). Apparently they are more at fault than West Ham were so in theory should be hit with a harder penalty.

Apparently they tried to defraud the FA which makes it a lot worse. I can't see them getting away with it.

Though apparently if they are deducted points and end up in the play-off position it will mean the play offs have to be delayed.

Caligula wrote:

The irony of it all is the man managing QPR now is the guy who was most vociferous about punishing West Ham for their crime

Ha, good point.

From the Daily Mail:

QPR owner Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he could not name five players in his team, that he always leaves at half-time because he can see which way the game is going, and that he will not be going to the game that could secure their promotion at Watford, saying: "I only go when we are playing locally."

Banger from Sandro in the Chelsea game.

gorgeous goal

Gallas: Spurs, Chelsea, Arsenal. is there a bigger mercenary in the Premier League?

Meh, he likes living in London. Nothing wrong with that.

Shocking decision to award a goal to Chelsea.

The Premier League should say "Fuck You" to FIFA and unilaterally introduce Hawkeye.

It was over the line. Terrible error by Gomes.

Captain wrote:

It was over the line. Terrible error by Gomes.

😆 No it wasn't the linesman is a Gunner.....Stupid Spuds.

Chelsea equaliser? Thank fuck. How long left?

Biggus wrote:
Captain wrote:

It was over the line. Terrible error by Gomes.

😆 No it wasn't the linesman is a Gunner.....Stupid Spuds.

Did you watch the replay? It was over.

Capi, the entire sphere needs to cross the back of the goal-line. Only then is a goal awarded.

Gomes is a clown.

It was about a centimetre not past the line, sky are now crucifying the linesman for getting it wrong, wankers. "how can he make a decision from there" well he has to make some sort of decision, at least he didn't pussy out making the call.

Gomes such a clown 😃

It wasn't over the line, which makes it even better.

qs! wrote:

It was about a centimetre not past the line, sky are now crucifying the linesman for getting it wrong, wankers. "how can he make a decision from there" well he has to make some sort of decision, at least he didn't pussy out making the call.

The Sky people are stupid. Of course from a wide angle it's going to look like a fucking goal. The referees need hawkeye.

Caligula wrote:

Capi, the entire sphere needs to cross the back of the goal-line. Only then is a goal awarded.

😆

Don't be silly.

Anywhere else on the pitch and the ball would be given out of bounds without an eyelash batted. That is clearly a goal.

Captain wrote:
Biggus wrote:

😆 No it wasn't the linesman is a Gunner.....Stupid Spuds.

Did you watch the replay? It was over.

Yes I did, the whole of the ball didn't cross the whole line.
Like everything else Capi- wishing otherwise can't make it so.
Stupid Spuds.

qs! wrote:

It was about a centimetre not past the line, sky are now crucifying the linesman for getting it wrong, wankers. "how can he make a decision from there" well he has to make some sort of decision, at least he didn't pussy out making the call.

No he doesn't need to make a decision. If you're not sure (which he couldn't be) then there is no decision to make. The moment you decide to take a guess you're bringing factors such as the crowd and player reaction into play.

Captain wrote:
Caligula wrote:

Capi, the entire sphere needs to cross the back of the goal-line. Only then is a goal awarded.

😆

Don't be silly.

Anywhere else on the pitch and the ball would be given out of bounds without an eyelash batted. That is clearly a goal.

Are you just guessing or being provocative?

I hope everyone has realised what an average, pointless player Pienaar is now btw.

otfgoon wrote:
qs! wrote:

It was about a centimetre not past the line, sky are now crucifying the linesman for getting it wrong, wankers. "how can he make a decision from there" well he has to make some sort of decision, at least he didn't pussy out making the call.

No he doesn't need to make a decision. If you're not sure (which he couldn't be) then there is no decision to make. The moment you decide to take a guess you're bringing factors such as the crowd and player reaction into play.

Of course he has to make a decision don't be stupid.

Chelsea win it.
It was offside too. 😆
Stupid Spuds..

Just seen it on 101 Goals, looked over to me. What a horrific mistake from Gomez though. It used to annoy me immensely when so many on A-M would go on about him like he was top class. He has always been a clown, a moron, an accident waiting to happen.

Biggus wrote:

Chelsea win it.

Get in!

Ricky1985 wrote:
Biggus wrote:

Chelsea win it.

Get in!

Biggus wrote:
Ricky1985 wrote:

Get in!

No top 4 for Tottenham equals very bad news for them, which equals very good news for us.

The whole ball has to be over the line, no? If so, that's not a goal. Can't say I feel bad for them nevertheless.

Ricky1985 wrote:

Looks over the line to me.

Any doubt and the goal cannot be given, the picture clearly shows the whole ball not across the whole line.
Spurs were robbed. :glee:

You can hardly blame the lino for giving that. If the whole of the ball isn't over the line then we're talking about the most miniscule amount. If that was us I would only be talking about the goalkeeper's part in it, and that's the truth, because that's a tough decision and one that I still think is the correct one.

Ricky1985 wrote:

You can hardly blame the lino for giving that. If the whole of the ball isn't over the line then we're talking about the most miniscule amount. If that was us I would only be talking about the goalkeeper's part in it, and that's the truth, because that's a tough decision and one that I still think is the correct one.

Dems de rules Rick, if you're not sure you can't give it.
I'm simply enjoying this as both these teams are despicable to me but I have no real emotional investment.
Obviously if it concerned Arsenal I'd be livid/elated.

i wouldn't be livid over something like that. the keeper would get all my hate. i save my referee hating for clear examples of cheating like the shitheads who refereed the newcastle and barca games respectively. this doesn't even register on my outrage meter, don't want technically not across the line, but oh so close goals like that to be disallowed then bring technology into it because expecting that level of perfection from humans is crazy. and what if it was slightly over instead of not and the lino isn't sure but doesn't make the decision then it's chelsea that's robbed because "he can't give it if he isn't sure". nonsense.

Exactly my thoughts. I genuinely wouldn't say a bad word against the officials if that were us, it would all be saved for the goalkeeper.

Gomes brings nothing but smiles. He's part of the unfaltering promise of entertainment that is Tottenham Hotspur. Their games always have something.

Time for my daily rant: how the feck is Gareth Bale player of the season? There were at least two players on his own team who've had better seasons than him, and he was rank today. it's just another kick in the teeth for the Arsenal fan this season

The linesman had no idea whether or not the first Chelsea goal was legitimate or not - caved into the pressure - didn't raise his flag but then indicated to the referee that it was a goal.

Gomes is a complete klutz though.
It was only a matter of time before he cost them.
Looks like they are really in a battle for fifth with Liverpool now.

Meatwad wrote:

what if it was slightly over instead of not and the lino isn't sure but doesn't make the decision then it's chelsea that's robbed because "he can't give it if he isn't sure". nonsense.

No such thing as "slightly over" it's like saying slightly pregnant........
I'm happy for Franky it evens up that one he was denied in the world cup, so the cosmic balance is maintained and alls right again.

y va marquer wrote:

Gomes is a complete klutz though.
It was only a matter of time before he cost them.
Looks like they are really in a battle for fifth with Liverpool now.

The cosmic balance is maintained and alls right again.

Liverpool have looked decent without that overrated, postion-less bar-brawler in the line-up. I wonder if they'll think about selling him in the summer

And it's another goal for Maxi. Heh