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[crosscourt]

Originally Posted by PureAlph4

I don't even see why Hazard should have been sent off. The ball boy is 17, and was wilfully obstructing the game, and rightfully was roughed up for his trouble by a player trying to get on with it. Had it been a sub-16 year old, or there actually been real force used, then I would understand, but all that's happened here is a gobby kid been taught a largely painless lesson for p!ssing about.

I can see that this is complicated by the fact that the ballboy is so obviously a dick. But if Hazard had kicked a Swansea player who had thrown the ball away at a free kick or throw in he would have been sent off. So I can't see why it was wrong to send him off for what he did to the ballboy Of course he may justifiably regret not having kicked him harder.

[Ross K]

Originally Posted by PED

So true especially re these two. Won't be sad to see Sagna go. Carl can fill his place.

Nice start against Hammers yesterday. Theo has great all year but has a swagger now that he's signed da ting.

Just think how good we'd be with RvP and how bad Utd would be.

Funny as I was thinking during the Spurs - Man U game just how good we could be with a top, top quality striker a la an RvP-type (admittedly players of his brilliance are thin on the ground lol.) If Levy could identify a true world class finisher and pull off the signing, I do think Spurs could be a major force.

[Ross K]

BTW, I was hitting with my new Steam 99s earlier and I was thinking there's pretty much nothing I don't like about the frame... I then thought about the cosmetics and realized actually THIS I don't like about it... urgh, it's distinctly Man U in paintjob terms.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by crosscourt

I can see that this is complicated by the fact that the ballboy is so obviously a dick. But if Hazard had kicked a Swansea player who had thrown the ball away at a free kick or throw in he would have been sent off. So I can't see why it was wrong to send him off for what he did to the ballboy Of course he may justifiably regret not having kicked him harder.

To be fair, the ball boy didn't simply kick it away. Kicking someone under those circumstances would be wrong on every level, no doubt. To kick the ball from under anyone who was lying on it to waste time? That's different.

I think it's funny how people are saying how spoilt these top players are and their behaviour is poor. This kid is the owners son who posted pictures of massive bills he's ran up in hotels on his Dad's money. Hazard is only a couple of years older than him, has worked hard to get what he has and still drives around in a Peugeot 206. It's a shame he's being tarred with the same brush. No wonder the big players are choosing Spain over England.

[NickC]

So Mourinho is out at Real Madrid in the summer no matter what happens to them in the Champions League and if they defeat Barcelona in the Copa del Rey.

Hopefully he can come back to Chelsea, and take Ozil, Khedira, Modric and maybe even a cool forward like Benzema with him! I wonder who else will exit the Bernabeau in the upcoming firesale. And who will manage Los Blancos next? Has anyone heard the rumors of Wenger taking over if the supporters drive him out of Arsenal? Wenger at Real Madrid with a sizable budget would be awesome.

[Breaker]

Originally Posted by Ross K

Funny as I was thinking during the Spurs - Man U game just how good we could be with a top, top quality striker a la an RvP-type (admittedly players of his brilliance are thin on the ground lol.) If Levy could identify a true world class finisher and pull off the signing, I do think Spurs could be a major force.

Time to fess up Ross, I knew 'arry had some shady dealings going on there but it's gotten out of control the more is learned about his time there -- hope you get relegated after finding out this new shocking information



I understand your squad can't afford to lose Bale but cloning him I'm pretty certain isn't legal.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by NickC

So Mourinho is out at Real Madrid in the summer no matter what happens to them in the Champions League and if they defeat Barcelona in the Copa del Rey.

Hopefully he can come back to Chelsea, and take Ozil, Khedira, Modric and maybe even a cool forward like Benzema with him! I wonder who else will exit the Bernabeau in the upcoming firesale. And who will manage Los Blancos next? Has anyone heard the rumors of Wenger taking over if the supporters drive him out of Arsenal? Wenger at Real Madrid with a sizable budget would be awesome.

I can't see any players going with him this time! They all seem to hate him and will be glad to get rid. Even if there are some who would want to, a team like Real Madrid will look to sell to anyone but Mourinho i'd imagine.

As for who would take over, maybe Klopp, Low or Laudrup. It can all change before the summer though.

[crosscourt]

Originally Posted by Feña14

To be fair, the ball boy didn't simply kick it away. Kicking someone under those circumstances would be wrong on every level, no doubt. To kick the ball from under anyone who was lying on it to waste time? That's different.

Not different enough. Kicking someone for wasting time should see you sent off. All the same the ballboy seems a complete dick.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by crosscourt

Not different enough. Kicking someone for wasting time should see you sent off. All the same the ballboy seems a complete dick.

He kicked him? The footage shows him kicking and dislodging the ball, he didn't touch the kid. If we're treating the ballboy the same as we would a player who was time wasting, he would be the one getting a yellow card, whilst Hazard would of got nothing for knocking the ball free.

When goalkeepers keep hold of the ball after they concede and the opponent tries to get it back, that would mean from now on they would get sent off and the keeper would get away with it.

Someone at work yesterday who is known for his dislike of Chelsea (he's always fun to have a chat about football with ) was backing Hazard, even if he still hasn't forgiven him yet for not choosing Man Utd in the summer! He said if the ballboy was his kid, he'd be making him apologise and would of been ashamed of his actions. Even Swansea fans interviewed on the news yesterday were uncomfortable with it, which is great credit to them. The team have been amazing for the Premier League, it's good to see their fans aren't afraid to tell it how it is.

[crosscourt]

Originally Posted by Feña14

He kicked him? The footage shows him kicking and dislodging the ball, he didn't touch the kid. If we're treating the ballboy the same as we would a player who was time wasting, he would be the one getting a yellow card, whilst Hazard would of got nothing for knocking the ball free.

When goalkeepers keep hold of the ball after they concede and the opponent tries to get it back, that would mean from now on they would get sent off and the keeper would get away with it.

Someone at work yesterday who is known for his dislike of Chelsea (he's always fun to have a chat about football with ) was backing Hazard, even if he still hasn't forgiven him yet for not choosing Man Utd in the summer! He said if the ballboy was his kid, he'd be making him apologise and would of been ashamed of his actions. Even Swansea fans interviewed on the news yesterday were uncomfortable with it, which is great credit to them. The team have been amazing for the Premier League, it's good to see their fans aren't afraid to tell it how it is.

No -- they would only be sent off if they kicked the goalie. And they would obviously be sent off if they did that. Beckham was sent off in a World Cup match for trying and failing to kick an opponent. I agree that what the ballboy did was wrong but Hazard's actions were also wrong.

[Ross K]

Originally Posted by Breaker

Time to fess up Ross, I knew 'arry had some shady dealings going on there but it's gotten out of control the more is learned about his time there -- hope you get relegated after finding out this new shocking information



I understand your squad can't afford to lose Bale but cloning him I'm pretty certain isn't legal.

Haha, yes, blimey, quite a resemblance this McEvoy kid shares with old monkey face Bale . If he's a quarter as good as him he'll be a very player.

[BlackSilver]

Great first half from Malaga against Barcelona. Shame they lost their rhythm in the second half.

[Ross K]

That was a bad day at the office for Tottenham, Liverpool too...

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by Ross K

That was a bad day at the office for Tottenham, Liverpool too...

Not much better for Chelsea either! Azpilicueta on for Ivanovic with 10 minutes to go? Oh, Rafa.

[NickC]

Originally Posted by Feña14

Not much better for Chelsea either! Azpilicueta on for Ivanovic with 10 minutes to go? Oh, Rafa.

Yeah he got his tactics wrong again didn't he? I wasn't surprised but then again he has done some stupid things over the years. We've played some good football under Rafa but then again we've also had some embarrassing performances. We need to find someone new who isn't prone to awful decision making like Rafa, and keep them at the club for a while. No more of this rotating manager crap.

[NickC]

Originally Posted by BlackSilver

Great first half from Malaga against Barcelona. Shame they lost their rhythm in the second half.

LOL, they were only good until that red card. After that Messi decided to enjoy himself a bit too much.

Ronnie gets a hat-trick against mid-table Getafe? Messi one-ups him and plops 4 on Malaga who are a good side on their day.

The guy is amazing, all he does is score.

[Ross K]

Looks like Balotell is being seriously courted by Serie A sides and I think Mancini is cool with that.

Is it just me, or anyone else totally underwhelmed by him in the Prem?

On his day he can be unplayable. Unfortunately though, that day seems to arrive like one out of every ten games or something. His goals record isn't exactly Shearer-esque. His temperament seems, shall we say, highly flawed. There's always a huge tedious circus around him and his every utterance or bust up.

In short, I can't believe he'll be a big loss for City should he depart for Italy.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by Ross K

Looks like Balotell is being seriously courted by Serie A sides and I think Mancini is cool with that.

Is it just me, or anyone else totally underwhelmed by him in the Prem?

On his day he can be unplayable. Unfortunately though, that day seems to arrive like one out of every ten games or something. His goals record isn't exactly Shearer-esque. His temperament seems, shall we say, highly flawed. There's always a huge tedious circus around him and his every utterance or bust up.

In short, I can't believe he'll be a big loss for City should he depart for Italy.

I think City will be fine, they will get someone else in the summer no doubt. It certainly free's up space and money to go after Falcao.

As for Balotelli, personally I wanted to see him go to Juventus. The way he played with Giovinco in the Euro's was fantastic, it would of been good to see them playing together every week in Serie A. I don't think it was ever going to happen, with Balotelli being an AC Milan fan and his poor relationship with the Juventus fans from his time with Inter. I'm not sure how it will work out footballing wise, El Shaarawy certainly seems to be the main man and the one for the future in Milan. Will be interesting to see how they link up.

[PED]

Originally Posted by Ross K

On his day he can be unplayable. Unfortunately though, that day seems to arrive like one out of every ten games or something.

Oh yes he's so lazy it's not even funny.

So good in the Euros but not worth the trouble, even Mourinho called him uncoachable.

[norbac]

Nice to see Cabaye back in regular first team action. Good goal scored by him today.