The Football News Thread 2016/17 - everything not Wolves

[arklowolf]

It's a simple but poignant sign of respect so I don't get it either. In the case of players like James McClean who refuse to wear one, I suppose we also have to respect his views even if we disagree with it.

I do think it's an important event to commemorate but at the same time I find it's a bit overblown on social media. Almost mawkish.

Agree with this. I'm all for remembering those who died protecting freedom. But this latest facebook bandwagon is just that imo. It isn't a traditional thing that football teams all wore poppies on their kits, it's a recent invention. Wonder if the cricket team will all be wearing them too?

 

[broughtonwolf]

"FIFA’s poppy stance is not anti-British or anti-remembrance - it's entirely fair and consistent" - according to this article

http://www.joe.co.uk/sport/poppy-row/95762

and I am inclined to agree with the author.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

He certainly has a point. As soon as Theresa May stood up to talk about the issue it became political.

However, the problem FIFA have is that they allowed Ireland to wear shirts with a hologram commemorating the centenary of the 1916 uprising. That is far more overtly political as far as I can see.

 

[YoungWolf]

Yaya (or rather his agent) has issued a full apology to Guardiola and Man City.

 

[lemonjelly]

He certainly has a point. As soon as Theresa May stood up to talk about the issue it became political.

However, the problem FIFA have is that they allowed Ireland to wear shirts with a hologram commemorating the centenary of the 1916 uprising. That is far more overtly political as far as I can see.

Fifa now investigating Ireland for this.

 

[Kenny]

League Cup will be called the Carabao Cup from next season

 

[Tony Towner]

Fifa now investigating Ireland for this.

The Irish must be delighted with our Culture Secretary dropping them in the shit.

 

[leedswolf]

 

[Lord Knows]

Steve Bruce on Aston Villa's first half vs. Blackburn:

"We were s*****. At half-time there were a few home truths in the dressing room."

You can only imagine Paul Lambert's thoughts on Wolves.

 

[lemonjelly]

On Steve Bruce, there's a beeb article on his literary abilities...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-37877150

 

[Lord Knows]

8th Nov 2007 Bolton drew 2-2 with Bayern at the Allianz.

8th Nov 2016 Bolton face Cheltenham in the Checkatrade Trophy.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Joey Barton off work with stress.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

Sky now reporting that Rangers and Barton have reached agreement over the termination of his contract.

 

[Freddeno]

He really is a twat isn't he.. Where next then for Barton.. ? Got some skills on the pitch clearly so somebody will give him a chance i guess

 

[Kenny]

He really is a twat isn't he.. Where next then for Barton.. ? Got some skills on the pitch clearly so somebody will give him a chance i guess

Did well at this level last season. Will be plenty of clubs that try to sign him.

 

[Derby Wolf]

Wigan are erecting a statue of Dave Whelan for his 80th birthday.

Unconfirmed if the statues leg will be in a splint or not.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

He really is a twat isn't he.. Where next then for Barton.. ? Got some skills on the pitch clearly so somebody will give him a chance i guess

Did well at this level last season. Will be plenty of clubs that try to sign him.

Sean Dyche spoke very well about Barton the other week. He said he had not had any problems with him at Burnley, and that Barton played a big part in their promotion.

 

[Tyrannosaurus Dan]

Apparently, the Championship's most eye catching players. No Dave Edwards - booooo!

https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...ansson-championship-most-eye-catching-players

 

[Lord Knows]

News that Swindon may be bought by Red Bull. However any name change needs FA approval.

 

[Kenny]

News that Swindon may be bought by Red Bull. However any name change needs FA approval.

If they refused Hull the chance to drop City for Tigers then Swindon should get the same answer