mormont Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I've said it countless times before and I'll say it countless times again - quite a few sports would benefit from a rule change that would allow occasional scrap between players. On the matter of football, it would help sort out thugs like pre-Ancelotti era Pepe or Mexes in no time, and you better believe CRonaldo would never dare do what he did last weekend if there was a possibility of his pretty face getting repeatedly punched in retaliation. Nonsense. If you allow fighting, it's not the CRonaldos whose behaviour will be affected. It's the Pepes. They'll have license to do whatever damage to opposition players they feel like. Striker a bit too good? Start a fight with him! Job done. I hesitate to endorse rudeness but I can't honestly disagree with the characterisation of this idea as pure stupidity. You can't dissuade violence on the pitch by allowing more of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Luis Figo has announced his candidacy for the FIFA presidency. While it would be great to see such a respected figure elected, seeing as he's standing on an anti-corruption platform, I can't really see it happening. It would be like turkeys voting for Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxus Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 If you allow fighting, it's not the CRonaldos whose behaviour will be affected. It's the Pepes. They'll have license to do whatever damage to opposition players they feel like. Striker a bit too good? Start a fight with him! Job done. This just goes to show you have zero idea about ice hockey and fights in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormont Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 This just goes to show you have zero idea about ice hockey and fights in it. True, I'm not familiar with ice hockey. But let's face it; ice hockey has a certain reputation, which lead me to believe that far from players 'never daring' to do something like what CRonaldo did last weekend, it would instead be considered pretty mild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gears of the Beast Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Ronaldo suspiciously gets a two match ban instead of three, meaning he'll be able to play in the Madrid derby. That really grinds my gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Ronaldo suspiciously gets a two match ban instead of three, meaning he'll be able to play in the Madrid derby. That really grinds my gears. That's ridiculous. I thought it was always 1 game or 3. I didn't know they had the discretion to make it 2. Given it was a straight red for a violent act, I don't understand how it's only 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Cause it's Ronaldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Arsenal finally announces the signing of Gabriel and the loan of Campbell to Villarreal. About time. ETA: Also, seems the FA is charging Diego Costa with violent conduct following the stamping of Can. He'll miss the City game on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Arsenal finally announces the signing of Gabriel and the loan of Campbell to Villarreal. About time. ETA: Also, seems the FA is charging Diego Costa with violent conduct following the stamping of Can. He'll miss the City game on Saturday. Excellent news all round. *grabs popcorn in anticipation of mou's meltdown* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I suspect Chelsea will throw in an appeal, which would probably get the ban lengthened for frivolous appealing but allow him to play at the weekend while the formalities get done. you better believe CRonaldo would never dare do what he did last weekend if there was a possibility of his pretty face getting repeatedly punched in retaliation. You can accuse Ronaldo of lots of things, but backing down from intimidation isn't one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex. Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Excellent news all round. *grabs popcorn in anticipation of mou's meltdown*It's a campaign against Chelsea!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 This Atletico/Barca match is crazy. 5 goals in the first half so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 This Atletico/Barca match is crazy. 5 goals in the first half so far. Torres goal was filthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I'm confused. Just heard Gabi got a red card during half time? How does that happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 The Spurs/Sheffield Utd game just got interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoë Sumra Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 The Spurs/Sheffield Utd game just got interesting. And nearly got even more interesting. Bets on a victor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 And nearly got even more interesting. Bets on a victor? Sheffield Utd look the more likely, atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I gave Sheffield Utd the kiss of death, didn't I? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoë Sumra Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 I think we jointly did. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sToNED_CAT Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Atletico - Barcelona game was pretty brutal. Second half felt almost like rugby, not football game. And Turam throwing his shoe on the ref... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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