I think this sounds like a good idea. The players are most likely those from lower leagues who still need to work after retirement because they aren’t rich - and that also means they’ll have no real conflict of interest with the teams they’re officiating.

Not only is it a good way to get fresh blood into refereeing, it also gives further employment prospects to these lower league players who might not be interesed in or cut out for coaching.

No, I dont think outright match-fixing is happening if thats what you mean. I do however believe that some teams are absolutely doped to the gills.

I’m kind of nervous about going top of the league. I think we play better when chasing rather than leading

wow, as a left handed person i never even considered this would be an issue for anyone, but that actually makes sense if you’re one of those odd right handed people

To me the smoothness of iOS makes it look better at 60hz than Android does at 120 with its stuttering and inconsistency

How dare you leave out the footballing powerhouse of Northern Ireland

Cool car.

Also, Japanese web design really is something.

Did you start watching football last season?

The bonus point rule has worked fine in Rugby, but I wouldn’t necessarily say it leads to teams going all out to get the extra point - its exactly what it says; a nice bonus. Plus with the amount of matches these days I would be worried about pushing players even harder.

I don’t see why they would hate him. He didn’t do anything wrong and was clear from the outset that he wouldn’t be signing another contract with them. He helped them to a European trophy and then got them a record transfer fee. Not like he did a Sol Campbell by promising to stay then signing for their arch rivals on a free transfer.

These cunts would let Gilead host the world cup if they bribed them enough.

Can’t see a pre-match thread?

not since beating Villareal in the CL semi

edit: oops- we drew away. Real Madrid then.

Ah yes, 42nd place for the Irish Premiership. Below even Faroe Islands who have a population of about 13

Dixon is a Man City fan

It’s absolutely mad how good he is. Him and that kid Lamine Yamal at Barca are both tearing it up right now. Hope to see Nwaneri and MLS doing the same for us soon!