English Premier League

[Kylieam1]

I would take tevez over berbatov any day. Ronaldo complained alot and dived but almost everyone dives. Mourinho even said he told his players to stay down if they fell lol look at drogba if a gust of wind comes he goes flying across the field.

[dauls]

Originally Posted by Kylieam1

I would take tevez over berbatov any day. Ronaldo complained alot and dived but almost everyone dives. Mourinho even said he told his players to stay down if they fell lol look at drogba if a gust of wind comes he goes flying across the field.

Players like Ronaldo don't need to moan and dive. And last season he clearly kicked out in retaliation and connected with the opponent twice (a red card offence) and got away with it both times. Once against Spurs, the other team I can't remember.

When you see Drogba really play, riding challenges and fighting off defenders, it makes you wonder why he bothers with all that diving.

Yet when a player is punished for diving (Eduardo getting the penalty for Arsenal against Celtic) they appeal and the punishment gets thrown out.

Post match reviews of video evidence should be used to punish cheats. That might stop some of the play acting.

[Kylieam1]

I actually really like drogbas skills. Diving is a big part of the game unfortunately. In regards to him kicking a player thats messed up but he isnt the only one guilty of that.

[dauls]

First Man U lose in the 3rd Round and now Liverpool.

For the first time in 50 years both Liverpool and Man U both fail to win a game in the FA Cup.

OK, it was a soft penalty for Reading, but there was 'contact' before the Reading player went down, and as most football pundits seem to say nowadays, "there was contact, so it had to be a penalty".

Reading's winner was a beautiful goal, nice work by Brynjar Gunnarsson on the right wing when he nutmegged Emiliano Insua before crossing for Shane Long to glance in a header from six yards.

The injuries to Gerrard and Torres, turned what was a bad night for Liverpool into a dreadful one.

The problem is, both players have been carrying injuries all season but Benitez always hurries them back too soon and then they break down again. If they need 4 weeks to recover he should give them the full 4 weeks.

[sack123]

i hope rafa does not get sacked

[sammivalentine]

Originally Posted by sack123

i hope rafa does not get sacked

Would be a big mistake to sack him I think..

Anyone see his Stoke pre match conference? Defiant, made a "fachts" joke aimed at the media - made me laugh. Did not go down to well in the conference but what joke/banter does when no one else in the room likes you?

he had a twinkle in his eye, he looked broken after reading...

[dauls]

Originally Posted by sammivalentine

Would be a big mistake to sack him I think..

Anyone see his Stoke pre match conference? Defiant, made a "fachts" joke aimed at the media - made me laugh. Did not go down to well in the conference but what joke/banter does when no one else in the room likes you?

he had a twinkle in his eye, he looked broken after reading...

I've seen his Stoke pre-match interrogation, pulling the sheet of paper out of his pocket - copying what he did 12 months ago when he had the infamous Fergie rant.

He spent most of the time trying to suppress a smile, and I don't blame him for being a bit mischievous with the media. How many times does he have to face those morons asking him about his losing his job?

It would be difficult for Liverpool to sack him now, both financially (compensation) and because we're half way through the transfer window and a new manager wouldn't have much time to sign anyone.

However failure to finish in the top four will probably cost him his job in the summer.

But that won't be too much of a problem for him, since Juventus (& their new boardroom member) appear to be interested in his services.