typicalbrough 17 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Whilst on the media I detest the anti referee narrative football has. Every match they question and criticise referees but never players. They even have ***ing stupid phrases like 'no one wants to see a man sent off','its a soft one' and 'by the letter of the law'. I mean 'by the letter of the law' you might as well say 'Well if we are going to play by the laws of the game' Link to post Share on other sites
Arskite 75 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Whilst on the media I detest the anti referee narrative football has. Every match they question and criticise referees but never players. They even have *** stupid phrases like 'no one wants to see a man sent off','its a soft one' and 'by the letter of the law'. I mean 'by the letter of the law' you might as well say 'Well if we are going to play by the laws of the game' Totally agree with that. Remember having arguments with Man U fans when Nani Bruce-Lee-flying-kicked Arbeloa in the chest, that the ref had "spoiled the game" when he sent him off, yada yada yada... On the flip side though I don't like the immunity that refs seem get from criticism when they make a massively wrong decision. At the end of the day though, I'm one of those guys who thinks that the 4th official should have access to TV cameras to advise the referee on big decisions, just like they do in every other reputable sport. Link to post Share on other sites
CurtisFleming 86 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I hate media training full stop for athletes. It just leads to dull pointless interviews. I'd rather they say something offensive than the usual banal platitudes. At least it would be genuine. Agree with this. Also the brand of 'safe questioning' reporters go through. Adds absolutely nothing to the experience 'You've just won your first gold medal and set a world record in doing so - how do you feel?' Me : ''I'm over the f*****g moon mate, as if I'm the best in the world at shot putt. Not just now, but ever. It was probably all the practise I had as a kid when me and me dad used to nick the copper cable off Wilton, used to have to throw it over the fence near the Grangetown gate. I tell you what though, I would like to dedicate this gold medal to Mrs Robinson from my old school, the fat cow who said I would never amount to anything because I was from a council estate, how you like me now biiiiiiaaatch. Right anyway I'm offski, I've been training like a motherf****ker for 4 years, I'm going for a pint then I'm going to see if one of the Brazillian volleyball team will let me wear their legs as a scarf. Laters.'' Interviewer: ''.....'' 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Curtis :D Link to post Share on other sites
CurtisFleming 86 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Well it's better than James Milner isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites
bugrit 31 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 "So, you've just scored your first ever hattrick in a Boro shirt, Gaston. Tell me, while your achievement is still sinking in, no more sex or no more football?" Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,283 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I hate media training full stop for athletes. It just leads to dull pointless interviews. I'd rather they say something offensive than the usual banal platitudes. At least it would be genuine. Agree with this. Also the brand of 'safe questioning' reporters go through. Adds absolutely nothing to the experience 'You've just won your first gold medal and set a world record in doing so - how do you feel?' Me : ''I'm over the f*****g moon mate, as if I'm the best in the world at shot putt. Not just now, but ever. It was probably all the practise I had as a kid when me and me dad used to nick the copper cable off Wilton, used to have to throw it over the fence near the Grangetown gate. I tell you what though, I would like to dedicate this gold medal to Mrs Robinson from my old school, the fat cow who said I would never amount to anything because I was from a council estate, how you like me now biiiiiiaaatch. Right anyway I'm offski, I've been training like a motherf****ker for 4 years, I'm going for a pint then I'm going to see if one of the Brazillian volleyball team will let me wear their legs as a scarf. Laters.'' Interviewer: ''.....'' That has a certain Adebayo Akinfenwa about it. A Teesside equivalent, perhaps. Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Old threads being re-bumped, I hate that. Link to post Share on other sites
Gadgey 4 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I hate media training full stop for athletes. It just leads to dull pointless interviews. I'd rather they say something offensive than the usual banal platitudes. At least it would be genuine. Agree with this. Also the brand of 'safe questioning' reporters go through. Adds absolutely nothing to the experience 'You've just won your first gold medal and set a world record in doing so - how do you feel?' Me : ''I'm over the f*****g moon mate, as if I'm the best in the world at shot putt. Not just now, but ever. It was probably all the practise I had as a kid when me and me dad used to nick the copper cable off Wilton, used to have to throw it over the fence near the Grangetown gate. I tell you what though, I would like to dedicate this gold medal to Mrs Robinson from my old school, the fat cow who said I would never amount to anything because I was from a council estate, how you like me now biiiiiiaaatch. Right anyway I'm offski, I've been training like a motherf****ker for 4 years, I'm going for a pint then I'm going to see if one of the Brazillian volleyball team will let me wear their legs as a scarf. Laters.'' Interviewer: ''.....'' Brilliant! Really did make me LaughOutLoud! Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Very funny Link to post Share on other sites
boksicdink 1,942 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 The length of time it takes for Match Day threads to go up should be quicker. I think they should be up by Tuesday at the latest as it will create more traffic and more posts. The EG are covering everything before we even have an designated thread. Maybe the Mods should allow a thread to be made and then incorporated into a more official thread? Link to post Share on other sites
OldManGravz 1,350 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 That's my fault I totally forgot about it due to some stuff going down round my way haha shall have it up later on tonight Link to post Share on other sites
Erimus 63 481 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 That's my fault I totally forgot about it due to some stuff going down round my way haha shall have it up later on tonight You forgot! :rolleyes: Good job your balls are in a bag :D Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 That's my fault I totally forgot about it due to some stuff going down round my way haha shall have it up later on tonight You forgot! :rolleyes: Good job your balls are in a bag :D Post of the day! +1 :D Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 People eating beef burgers on the train in the seat next to you. Link to post Share on other sites
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