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Money and the people who have sold their souls to it, Malwayne. The game, integrity, the fans no longer matter. Simply who can make the most money by whatever means - fair or, more often, foul.

Nervy match, low on quality. Neither can defend so I am going 1 - 1.

They would be calling for their mummies, Alfin.

The sad thing is that they practice all this sh*t. Part of the game.

Thanks Chris. I don’t like lardies unfortunately XD

I am with you, b-b. I have just posted a thread questioning why I even bother with football.

There used to be magic, the underdog, the belief that, every season, your team could win honours.
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Just turned over to TNT - Villa and Lille.

Villa goalkeeper hit on the chest. Collapses holding his face. Physios on. At the same time, a Villa players goes down from a tame challenge. Physios on...

Let’s not forget that it was JayRod who scored within seconds against Sheffield United back in December. In the right place at the right time and did not f*ck up from one metre out. I am with BT,...

The process clearly produces the square root of f*ck all. Week in and week out, poor decisions are made by the match officials. Sadly, we seem to be on the receiving end of some of them.

VK and...

Amazing that such quick decisions are possible for the lesser clubs - but Man City, Chelsea and possibly other “elite” clubs it takes years.

The bias is becoming unbearable.

Clarets 1 - 1 Brighton

Whilst I agree in part, sinkov, it is still the case that the players could change their ways. Your view supports a “win at all costs” attitude with no honour. Would you cheat if you knew you could/...

It used to be said that football was a game for gentlemen played by thugs, whilst rugby was a game for thugs played by gentlemen.

Sadly, that has been true for too long - there is so much...

I am with CiB on this. At PL level that sort of sh*t should not happen. End of. A pat on the head and a sugar lump helps no one.

Sadly, money is ruining the game for me. With the PL, the title contest is between the few wealthy clubs, relegation is a battle between the smaller, poorer clubs and in the middle are a few teams...

It was a diabolical act. Netenyahu is being condemned by many in Israel, as well as the western world.

Let’s all remember that condemnation when the US, Britain, NATO or whomever make the same...

Because he potentially has a good re-sale value?

England U21 with good reputation now has PL experience, pulled off good saves behind a cr*p defensive unit and now called up to the England squad. ...

I have wondered at times if VK has used matches as a shop window - give a player like Trafford experience of the PL to increase the player’s value. It might explain why he has repeatedly picked...

Hate to write it but I think it will be Everton 2 - 1 Clarets. I so hope I am wrong.

I thought that they reviewed “phases” leading up to a goal to see if there has been an infringement.

To my mind, a foul that results in a free kick that results in a goal should be reviewed, if...

Clarets 2 - 1 Wolves. UTC!

That’s a relief O:) got to have something to moan about!

I take your point, super.

My point, not well expressed, is that there seems to be more debate about the referees, their decisions and post match analysis of them. Not helped by VAR. Why have Mike...

Seems a bizarre choice.

They don’t even get the right decision though.

Refs have become celebrities in their own right now. Years ago I didn’t know the names of any referees. They turned up, did their job, got abuse...

All the best to all on here. We are right bunch with all our ailments and time running out.

Hopefully, if there is an afterlife, there will be a Claretsmad section so that we can keep it going!