The Football News Thread 2014/15 - Everything not Wolves News Related

[Carrotdude]

If it goes back to ITV I won't be watching it at all out of principle.

 

[machin05]

I think the analysis on MOTD has improved greatly since the nadir of around two years ago. Shearer is an infinitely better pundit now than he was then. Of course if you're fast forwarding through it then you won't know either way...

I'm sure you're right mate. It was about 2 years ago that I have up watching it 'live'.

 

[Lycan]

I think the punditry on MOTD is usually pretty poor and there are one or two commentators who get on my nerves (Motson and Pearce mainly) but the highlights are generally top notch.

When ITV had The Championship a few years ago they picked at random one Championship game every week to be filmed at a weird jaunty angle, meaning that two sets of fans had no fucking clue what had happened in their game. It used to drive me mental.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Aaargh, the fucking camera on the floor behind the goal. Worst coverage you can possibly imagine. We always seemed to suffer that fate more than most (or maybe it annoyed me so much it just seemed that way).

 

[Lycan]

Right!?! It was so annoying! I couldn't believe they didn't scrap it after the first week when it was clearly ruining the entire show for two teams.

I happened to us once after a really big home win and I was fuming.

 

[Carrotdude]

Falcao out for 2 more weeks with a new injury. Proving to be a good use of funds isn't he?

 

[Lord Knows]

I believe something was lost in translation here....Bojan: Thierry Henry told me life was easier in England... I love Barcelona but Stoke's better.

 

[Tredman]

Good to see Dave Whelan proving himself to be a c·nt

http://bbc.in/1xWRJhG

 

[NorwayFB]

A bit more Chiles on TV is surely a good thing?

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Only if it is celebrity death match

 

[Kenny]

A bit more Chiles on TV is surely a good thing?

As long as it's on Norwegian telly

 

[machin05]

Good to see Dave Whelan proving himself to be a c·nt

http://bbc.in/1xWRJhG

Fair play to Premier Range for sacking off their sponsorship deal. Plus they get good publicity. Far more than just being on the back of Wigan's shirts. Clever.

 

[Kenny]

Ched Evans told to piss off by Sheff Utd and train elsewhere

Following the statement dated 11th November and after ongoing and extensive deliberation, Sheffield United Football Club has decided to retract the opportunity for its former player, Ched Evans, to use the Club's facilities for training purposes, as was previously intended.

Members of the Board have consulted dispassionately with the Club's supporters, Vice Presidents, Community Foundation members, executives, staff, sponsors and other relevant stakeholders in order to help it reach this decision. Also, the Club has been diligent in communicating with The Football Association, The Football League, The Professional Footballers' Association (The PFA), The Football Association of Wales and The National Probation Service to take further soundings.

We recognise that a number of our supporters will be disappointed with this decision, but would ask that they remember the responsibilities we have not only to a fine and proud Club, whose history stretches back over 125 years, but also to the communities in which Sheffield United is active and to the City we represent.

The Club initially accepted a request from The PFA for Ched Evans to be able to train. The reaction to this has been at an intensity that could not have been anticipated when first announced.

As noted in previous statements from the Club, the legal system of this country provides for both the punishment and the rehabilitation of every person who has been found guilty of a crime. Sheffield United will not be used to promote the view that professional footballers should be treated differently, as has been the want of certain sections of the media and various commentators. In addition, we remain disappointed at some of the inaccurate reporting, misinformed views and commentary, as well as the actions of a minority of individuals on social media. Professional footballers must be treated as equals before the law.

The Club condemns rape and violence of any kind against women in the strongest possible terms. The Club is aware that Ched Evans is pursuing legal recourse via the Criminal Cases Review Commission in the determination he has to clear his name. We trust that he will be afforded a fair hearing.

During this whole period, we have been served a timely reminder of what we have been throughout our history: Sheffield United is a Family and Community Club that, even in times of adversity, will remain strong and grow from its experiences.

The Club will not be making any further comment on this issue.

 

[NorwayFB]

As long as it's on Norwegian telly

Oh no!You turned my statement against me!

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

That is a big fuck you to Gordon Taylor.

 

[Tony Towner]

He'll be training at Wigan by the weekend

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Falcao out for 2 more weeks with a new injury. Proving to be a good use of funds isn't he?

He does seem to be finding a new injury every couple of weeks doesn't he? I think he has played four times in three months since his £6m loan to Manchester United.

 

[Kenny]

He does seem to be finding a new injury every couple of weeks doesn't he? I think he has played four times in three months since his £6m loan to Manchester United.

Always the way after a serious injury. Niggles here and there for a few months

 

[Johnny75]

He'll be training at Wigan by the weekend

This made me laugh more than it should have.

 

[Langers]

This made me laugh more than it should have.

Me too! :icon_lol: