EPL 2023/2024
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@Bovidae said in EPL 2023/2024:
@broughie My problem with that VAR handball decision is that the ball hit Cash's arm first so either both are pulled up, or neither. You shouldn't make a distinction between a defender and an attacker when both were accidental.
There is VAR controversy every round, and it's not the technology that is the problem but the muppets looking at the TV screens. Much like TMOs in rugby...
That’s not VAR you’re arguing with, it’s the law. Law says if it hits a defenders hand by accident it’s not a pen, if it hits an attackers in the act of scoring it is a free kick. Not a VAR problem, a law problem.
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@Dodge said in EPL 2023/2024:
@Bovidae said in EPL 2023/2024:
@broughie My problem with that VAR handball decision is that the ball hit Cash's arm first so either both are pulled up, or neither. You shouldn't make a distinction between a defender and an attacker when both were accidental.
There is VAR controversy every round, and it's not the technology that is the problem but the muppets looking at the TV screens. Much like TMOs in rugby...
That’s not VAR you’re arguing with, it’s the law. Law says if it hits a defenders hand by accident it’s not a pen, if it hits an attackers in the act of scoring it is a free kick. Not a VAR problem, a law problem.
Spot on. But apparently it is only clear cut if it is the scorer who handles - if it is the guy who passes to the scorer then it may be ignored.
The current weirdness is that a bad foul missed by the ref but viewed by the VAR as a possible red - if decided that it isn't a red then the guy does not get a yellow despite it being an awful challenge.
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On the rise UTCIAD, we now even have articles about us that do not focus on relegation..that feels strange lol
good read though
Pressing Cherries: How Andoni Iraola Turned Bournemouth's Season Around
Bournemouth are the form team in the Premier League, with the players getting to grips with Andoni Iraola's pressing methods.
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@sparky great, Bournemouth play them this week, sacked manager bounce incoming..damn
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@bayimports said in EPL 2023/2024:
@sparky great, Bournemouth play them this week, sacked manager bounce incoming..damn
Sounds like they are talking to Nuno Espirito Santo. He did well at Wolves, not so well at Spurs
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@dogmeat said in EPL 2023/2024:
@KiwiPie said in EPL 2023/2024:
Fulham now leading the West London league
despite losing both derbies
But doing slightly better this morning by knocking out one of the financial fiddlers on penalties in the League Cup - Congrats!
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@canefan said in EPL 2023/2024:
@bayimports said in EPL 2023/2024:
@sparky great, Bournemouth play them this week, sacked manager bounce incoming..damn
Sounds like they are talking to Nuno Espirito Santo. He did well at Wolves, not so well at Spurs
It's a big risk - on paper he performed wonders at Wolves but the squad he had was star studded, full of Portuguese internationals and they still had a very conservative style of play.
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@dogmeat said in EPL 2023/2024:
Following it on BBC sounded like a bloody dire game but I'll take it First Cup semi-Final since the Europa League 12 years ago.
Watching the penalty shootout Pickford looked so close to getting a hand on many of those attempts. It doesn't matter how they go in though. Listen to the Everton fan before the last penalty.
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4 consecutive away wins in the prem for the first time ever, we bow down to our Spanish overlord! Couple of beautiful headers from Dom today as well, great win. The second yellow for Forest was a dismal decision, but we have had our share of howlers this year.
Thought the Luton affair and sacked manager from Forest might take the wind out of our sails, but we’re still going
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Spurs start strong but Everton win the second half, Tottenham winning out on the back of some brilliant goalkeeping by Vicario. He really has been a find after the disappointment of failing to sign Raya. Considering the injuries and suspensions, Ange has performed a minor miracle to see us into the top four at Xmas
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Has a kiwi ever scored a hat-trick in the premier league before?
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@Billy-Tell Definitely not lol. He's our only forward ever to have played in the EPL haha.
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It’s quite interesting at the bottom of the table. I don’t see Sheffield United staying up but the others aren’t out of yet.
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Despite beating Fulham I don't fancy Burnley's chances. Kompany seems too stubborn to change his tactics. They look like Norwich v2.1. Storm to Championship title and then leak goals at the top level. They'll pick up the odd win but as on Saturday that's more because the opposition fail to front as opposed to any real spark of their own.
Luton do seem to have something. Playing half their games at Kenilworth Road helps.
Who is going to replace one of the relegated teams in the bottom 3? I would have said Forest was most likely but they have definitely got a new/old manager bounce from Wilder.
