The 'Couldn't think where to put this' thread part 2 or 'does my comment merit a NEW THREAD?'

MrsGrey

But the scale of sanctions is listed in the PL Handbook. Points deductions are usually at the extreme end of the scale, and aren't permitted for some offennces. Normally, it would be a fine, within the parameter set out in the rules.

IronHerb

How does it take three and a half months to bring charges?

MrsGrey

They've been on their hols. ;cool ;icecream ;beer

IronHerb

Disciplinary Committee back for pre season?

MrsGrey

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44599326

AC Milan won't be able to take up heir place in the Europa League this season - they are being penalised for FFP breach.

(subject to appeal)

Bazshuayi

(subject to a peal)

grey_til_I_dye

Baz. BAZ.

You forgot this: ;yercoat

Cuz1

Now that’s a peel

Bazshuayi

To be fair, I thought it was funny. However.... (Wait for it...Wait for it...) it could've been a potential banana skin ;run

OldCastleSwift

Doesn't really help people's opinions of referees, does it ;doh

https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44647718

I suppose now he's retired he can't be punished, but he's basically admitting to cheating.

Bazshuayi

I dont see it as cheating, more just applying some common sense to a particular issue of suspension (and when). If the guys determined to be yellowed then he'll get one. Might as well do something relatively quick unlike a mistimed foul that could harm a player. If, however, it was a case of influencing a games result etc instead of just a yellow I'd go with a different mindset

grey_til_I_dye

Baz

But colluding with a player to award a yellow card allowed the player to be available for a specific game, which may have influenced the outcome of that match.

For me, it crosses a line.

If it was beyond the wit of the player to manage to get a yellow on his own, then bad luck.

OldCastleSwift

Just doesn't sit comfortably with me Baz. Feels like collusion to me.

I mean, what if the player scored the winner in the 'big derby' and the opposition got relegated as a result. A bit fanciful, perhaps, but given the perception of referees in this country, things like like this really don't help their cause.

Bazshuayi

I probably should've said that I wasnt condoning it. Its not as if it shows either in a good light. I guess, for me, it was relatively no big deal (compared to other potential scenarios) but at the same time, a bit pathetic by both. The ref realized the player would card himself so just got on with it. Im not saying it was a great idea (pathetic by the player to actually involve the ref rather than just doing something to get carded), just the ref accepting the inevitable and simplifying it.

ASLEFshrugged

Bazshuayi said:

To be fair, I thought it was funny. However.... (Wait for it...Wait for it...) it could've been a potential banana skin ;run

Hugh Grant is such a talented actor

OldCastleSwift

Our beloved Boleyn, immortalised by Pierce Brosnan and Dave Bautista

MrsGrey

Not that long ago we were discussing FFP, and the question of Bournemouth came up (have they been penalised/and to what extent). I can't find that discussion now, but the answer is yes/£4.75m
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44721788

mike

Why can't we have an "i disagree" button? ;hmm

alderz

mike said:

Why can't we have an "i disagree" button? ;hmm

Because on a discussion forum it’s useful to explain what you disagree with and give reasons for why you have a different opinion

Bazshuayi

I only just came across this titled "new West Ham kit leaked" I found it hilarious anyway....

Brother_Sledge

He likes short shorts ;doh

Lukerz

In other news, Everton are 22-0 up against ATV Irdning

IronHerb

What's the point?

Lukerz

Seems a complete waste of time when you are looking to get miles in the legs, doesn't it

MrsGrey

I know. They are an amateur team playing in the 5th tier in Austria. Might as well have stayed at home and played the local school's U12s.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/14/friendly-roundup-everton-win-22-0-arsenal-emery-liverpool

Adam

‘Before an Irdning defender chipped his own goalkeeper’.

Huh? How on earth did that happen?!

OldCastleSwift

Interesting comment from Ex re Hernandez:

"He is arriving back to rush green tomorrow I believe with the other players. Pellegrini wants to keep him and play him correctly!"

Assuming for a second that it's true, then does this mean Hernandez is a starter? And if so, in place of or alongside Arnie, who excelled at CF last season ;hmm

I guess Pellegrini's 4-2-2-2 formation could allow that:

Fabianski
Fredericks Diop Ogbonna Masuaku
Rice Wilshere
Anderson Yarmo
Arnie Hernandez

;hmm

Bazshuayi

I was thinking that last night...

Maybe:

Hernandez
Anderson Arnie Yarmo
Wilshere Obiang
Fredericks Diop BazBueno Cresswell
Fabianski

Either way, with the likes of Rice, Noble, Kouyate, Antonio, Ogbonna, Reid, Zab, Arthur, Adrian, Lanzini not in that 11 (and I havent forgot Snodgrass, Byram or Oxford) I'd say (until we sell some) this is a squad with more depth than I can remember in any West Ham era

buffybegood

Having "discovered" a £50/60m player in Arnie as a CF, I don't see the logic in playing him anywhere else.

OldCastleSwift

Unless, of course, we're selling him.

Rumours abound that he flew to Italy over the weekend to speak to Milan. Pictured getting on a plane yesterday at a Milan airport. Ex says the players were given a "days break" and some chose to go abroad, so every chance there's nothing in it.