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It shouldn't be difficult for the Prem/FA to sort.

If a footballer is on bail/under investigation for a disgusting crime like rape, then he's not available for selection until the charges are settled one way or the other.

Easy.

The investigation + then trial process for rape can go on for years, you think a player should be unavailable for selection for years based only on an investigation?

We need to get a lot better at investigating & convicting rapists but punishment isn’t up to the football association.
 
You are innocent until proven guilty in this country, There are plenty of cases where famous people are accused of these kind of crimes for £

We have to acknowledge that.

These kind of charges can take a long time to come before a court.

If your innocent and someone brings charges against you how would you feel about the prem telling you that you can't play until you've been tried?

We have to get past this mob rule and trial by social media bullshit it's too prevalent today.

The investigation + then trial process for rape can go on for years, you think a player should be unavailable for selection for years based only on an investigation?

We need to get a lot better at investigating & convicting rapists but punishment isn’t up to the football association.
This isn't about mob rule for me - it's about someone accused of a disgusting crime being allowed to carry on like nothing has happened.

Yes it's innocent until proven guilty but I'm pretty sure that if I was accused of such a thing my employer wouldn't want me parading around representing them. I don't see how footballers are different.
 
This isn't about mob rule for me - it's about someone accused of a disgusting crime being allowed to carry on like nothing has happened.

Yes it's innocent until proven guilty but I'm pretty sure that if I was accused of such a thing my employer wouldn't want me parading around representing them. I don't see how footballers are different.

It's an accusation not a charge, what a nonsense suggestion.
 
Rice is the issue.

The bloke is fcuking everywhere, and plays the gane with joy, painful as that is to say.

A very very good player, who holds them together and drives them forward.

Wasn't needed against that third rate outfit yesterday. Stroll in the park..

Possibly the most overrated player in football.

He’s very good at winning the ball back and can ping a pass but he’s not a DM and he’s not an AM, he’s a very good B2B CM but people make out like he’s as good as Bellingham when he’s not even close.
 
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Captions on a postcard please winner gets a free slap of the cunt in the jacket…….
If he was taller he'd be up here...
 
Rice is the issue.

The bloke is fcuking everywhere, and plays the gane with joy, painful as that is to say.

A very very good player, who holds them together and drives them forward.

Wasn't needed against that third rate outfit yesterday. Stroll in the park..


He's changed the balance of their team though to the extent where they were better with Partey holding and Xhaka playing box to box

Rice is very good all round player, but doesn't play either of those roles in the same way.
 
Possibly the most overrated player in football.

He’s very good at winning the ball back and can ping a pass but he’s not a DM and he’s not an AM, he’s a very good B2B CM but people make out like he’s as good as Bellingham when he’s not even close.

These dumb opinions need to stop. He's been man of the match for like 4-5 of their last 7 games, player of the month nominee (and will be again) and is on course to absolutely walk their player of the season polls and they're all screaming for him to be captain.

It's a classic case of fans not rating players who do the 'dirty' side of the game. He wins the ball back constantly, dominates midfielders, doesn't lose the ball ever. He's completely fucking different to Bellingham, he's defensive minded with some ball carrying ability.

There's a reason I was desperate for him to go to City - I knew he'd level that lot up from a defensive standpoint and make them a lot more solid and he has.

He's undroppable for club & country. There's a bloody reason for that.
 
These dumb opinions need to stop. He's been man of the match for like 4-5 of their last 7 games, player of the month nominee (and will be again) and is on course to absolutely walk their player of the season polls and they're all screaming for him to be captain.

It's a classic case of fans not rating players who do the 'dirty' side of the game. He wins the ball back constantly, dominates midfielders, doesn't lose the ball ever. He's completely fucking different to Bellingham, he's defensive minded with some ball carrying ability.

There's a reason I was desperate for him to go to City - I knew he'd level that lot up from a defensive standpoint and make them a lot more solid and he has.

He's undroppable for club & country. There's a bloody reason for that.
Briiliant post. Far better from someone else.

If Rice were im our midfield instead of Sarr for example, we would be top. I say that if we dud not have all the crippling injuries. Even Rice could overcome the current carnage.

No disrespect to Sarr but sadly Rice is just top drawer.

It's an observation. I hope he tails off. Overplaying will get to even him.

But myopia too often as a result of nepotism.
 
Briiliant post. Far better from someone else.

If Rice were im our midfield instead of Sarr for example, we would be top. I say that if we dud not have all the crippling injuries. Even Rice could overcome the current carnage.

No disrespect to Sarr but sadly Rice is just top drawer.

It's an observation. I hope he tails off. Overplaying will get to even him.

But myopia too often as a result of nepotism.

They as a team will face the same issues as last season of depth, they don’t have replacements for too many key players. Bit like us.
 
These dumb opinions need to stop. He's been man of the match for like 4-5 of their last 7 games, player of the month nominee (and will be again) and is on course to absolutely walk their player of the season polls and they're all screaming for him to be captain.

It's a classic case of fans not rating players who do the 'dirty' side of the game. He wins the ball back constantly, dominates midfielders, doesn't lose the ball ever. He's completely fucking different to Bellingham, he's defensive minded with some ball carrying ability.

There's a reason I was desperate for him to go to City - I knew he'd level that lot up from a defensive standpoint and make them a lot more solid and he has.

He's undroppable for club & country. There's a bloody reason for that.


I’m 90% convinced you’re a gooner in disguise.

At the very best you have a soft spot for them and defend their club and players whenever you can. 🤮
 
Briiliant post. Far better from someone else.

If Rice were im our midfield instead of Sarr for example, we would be top. I say that if we dud not have all the crippling injuries. Even Rice could overcome the current carnage.

No disrespect to Sarr but sadly Rice is just top drawer.

It's an observation. I hope he tails off. Overplaying will get to even him.

But myopia too often as a result of nepotism.

We would be top with Sarr without crippling injuries.

Bentancur is twice the player Rice is. Rice is just English so overrated in England.
 
These dumb opinions need to stop. He's been man of the match for like 4-5 of their last 7 games, player of the month nominee (and will be again) and is on course to absolutely walk their player of the season polls and they're all screaming for him to be captain.

It's a classic case of fans not rating players who do the 'dirty' side of the game. He wins the ball back constantly, dominates midfielders, doesn't lose the ball ever. He's completely fucking different to Bellingham, he's defensive minded with some ball carrying ability.

There's a reason I was desperate for him to go to City - I knew he'd level that lot up from a defensive standpoint and make them a lot more solid and he has.

He's undroppable for club & country. There's a bloody reason for that.

Man said bad opinions on woolwich player need to stop…
 
These dumb opinions need to stop. He's been man of the match for like 4-5 of their last 7 games, player of the month nominee (and will be again) and is on course to absolutely walk their player of the season polls and they're all screaming for him to be captain.

It's a classic case of fans not rating players who do the 'dirty' side of the game. He wins the ball back constantly, dominates midfielders, doesn't lose the ball ever. He's completely fucking different to Bellingham, he's defensive minded with some ball carrying ability.

There's a reason I was desperate for him to go to City - I knew he'd level that lot up from a defensive standpoint and make them a lot more solid and he has.

He's undroppable for club & country. There's a bloody reason for that.

You're right about Rice but man you can be such a simp for other clubs sometimes lol

I know you want to be this bastion of impartiality and rank yourself more knowledgeable than everyone else on here as you appear more partisan and we must bow to your superior knowledge or some BS... but the way you talk is so forthright in your opinions, you remind me of one of those fans who infiltrate another club's board claiming to be a fan but you're in fact the opps.

Maybe you're just a miserable fucker, read the room. ;)
 
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