The Football News Thread 2015/16 - everything non-Wolves

[Kenny]

Just watched that "music" video too...That's four minutes of my life I won't get back!

Its glorious stuff

 

[Lupo]

Harry Kane and Ronnie Pickering :icon_biggrin:

 

[Alan]

http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2015/10/01/borussia-dortmund-tactics-thomas-tuchel-bundesliga

Article about BVB's tactics this season. Most of it is over my head but some of you may find it interesting.

 

[darlowolf64]

Ched Evans rape conviction has been refered to the Court of Appeal following new evidence that wasn't revealed in his original case and that puts his conviction in doubt...

 

[darlowolf64]

Jose Mourinho charged with misconduct by the FA following his comments after their loss to Southampton
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34449753

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Jose Mourinho charged with misconduct by the FA following his comments after their loss to Southampton
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34449753

Hardly a surprise, and fully deserved. I could not understand why he blamed the referee when it was his defenders who defended like schoolboys.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

http://www.theguardian.com/football...napoli-featherweight-fantasista-milan-serie-a

Pleased Insigne is coming good. Superb footballer.

 

[darlowolf64]

Messi to stand trial for Tax Fraud in Spain...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-34478784

 

[Wolf Hunting]

You may have heard the amusing remark that Roy Keane made when Robbie Keane turned up a day late for Ireland's training, (something along the lines of...)
To the statement that his wife has just given birth to their 2nd child, "What difference does that make to him? It was HIM that had the baby was it?"
There then followed a retort along the lines of, "I expect all players to report on time unless they're breastfeeding". (See below)
To which Robbie Keane replied to a room packed with reporters, "He'd know more about these matters.... he's got bigger tits than me."

Not bad.
I do like a bit of humour at a press conference.

(Keane the player was with his wife on Monday night as she gave birth in Los Angeles, and Keane the assistant manager explained he expected the player to be ready for the Euro 2016 qualifier in Dublin 'unless he was breastfeeding'. For those who can't quite understand Ireland's top scorer, he explained his boss would know more about those matter because "he's got bigger tits than me".)
Read more at http://talksport.com/football/robbi...ding-comment-151008169709#CJUFZbBgMM4Er939.99

 

[Lord Knows]

Southampton 62 million in debt but moving forward with massive growth.

SAINTS have reported an annual profit for the second consecutive year, after revealing their 2014/15 financial results.

The St Mary's Football Group produced a £12m profit in the period up to June 30, building on the £33.4m they turned in 2013/14 - which was the first time since 2005 the club had not disclosed a loss.

The wages to turnover ratio now stands at 63.4 per cent, up from 59.3 per cent, while operating costs to turnover comes in at 85.5 per cent.

The club has also seen its debt position increase, however, to about £62m, but the majority of that is owed to owner Katharina Liebherr, rather than outside parties, with the board confident that figure has now peaked and will be reduced in the coming years.

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/sa...hampton_reveal_2014_15_financial_results/?ref

 

[Langers]

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2015/10/12/stourbridge-host-harriers-in-the-fa-cup/

Awesome! Went to Stourbridge on Saturday to see them beat Rushall 1-0. They had a decent crowd too which was good to see. Pleased they've got a decent draw.

 

[Sniffer]

£12.5k for winning the 4th Qualifying round so the extra gate fees might make up for them getting knocked out.

IMO its a bum draw for them as the main prize is reaching the 1st round proper.

 

[Tredman]

Errm, WTAF:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34513847

Surely he has made enough case to not need to resort to this?

 

[Kenny]

UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against the FA after crowd disturbances marred qualifier v Lithuania

 

[Sniffer]

UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against the FA after crowd disturbances marred qualifier v Lithuania

I expect a ban from the tournament, £80m in fines and a warning that if we fail to continue to support Platini's bid to become president then we will be expelled from all football forever.

 

[Lord Knows]

£12.5k for winning the 4th Qualifying round so the extra gate fees might make up for them getting knocked out.

IMO its a bum draw for them as the main prize is reaching the 1st round proper.

Well done to Sporting Khalsa victory after a replay last night.

Spalding United 1-2 Sporting Khalsa.

 

[Sniffer]

Well done to Sporting Khalsa victory after a replay last night.

Spalding United 1-2 Sporting Khalsa.

I believe that they are now the lowest ranked team left in the competition. Home to Buxton or FC United of Manchester in the next round.

 

[Lord Knows]

I believe that they are now the lowest ranked team left in the competition. Home to Buxton or FC United of Manchester in the next round.

Probably all ticket especially if playing FC United who take thousands away.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Big trouble at Northampton. HMRC have issued a winding up petition and today is also the deadline for them repaying a £10.25m loan to the council. The loan was issued for building a new stand and a hotel/conference centre, the stand hasn't been finished (or anywhere near) and the rest not even started - but the money seems to have gone. Very dodgy.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

No luck for Jürgen early on at Anfield - Joe Gomez and Danny Ings both out for the season.