I've looked through all the topics and noticed that there wasn't one on matches that involved other teams in the EPL. I know that some of us watch these matches and thought it would be nice to be able to discuss them as well.

Did anyone see the Blackburn vs Tottenham one? Tugay scored an awesome goal but was unlucky to be sent off. He received a straight red which can only be warranted had there been intent in the challenge. He clearly caught his opponent with his trailing leg and it was a definite penalty but there was no intent. Ghaly deserved to be sent off for his elbow though Martin Jol strongly thought otherwise. It was a full on affair and Spurs were unlucky to concede a soft penalty. Friedel got a hand to it but was beaten still. Michael (I insulted Colleen when drunk and got socked by Rooney) Gray was voted MOM.

This post has been edited by Duke Red: Nov 30 2006, 03:59 PM

Erm so no one watches other matches?

Well about the Tugay incident, although there was clearly no intent, but he was the last man. Whenever the last man foul the opposition, it's a straight red.

That law is full of it if u asked me. I wished they get rid of it.

This post has been edited by verx: Nov 22 2006, 02:53 PM

nice one Duke Red, an interesting topic that can involve almost everyone that watches EPL, with or without being a supporter of some team . I really didn't think he deserved a red card, but that just goes to show u the standard of refereeing in EPL these days...

On another note, I'm happy for Asian football that Seol Kyi-Hyun seems to be in smashing form. He start upfront for Reading and got himself a headed goal last weekend. Granted the defending wasn't the best but he took his chance well. I don't personally know any Koreans but from what I hear, they aren't the nicest of blokes. Good for the continent though.

Well i know a few Koreans personally from my sec school and i think that perception is unfair. Even one of my best friends back then is a Korean and they are generally a friendly bunch (but they are also very very loud imo of course)

And which posh private institution might you have attended my good man?

I had a Korean friend as well in Perth and he was cool. Just saying what I heard from some of my other mates. I suppose it's just a case of 1 rotten apple spoiling the whole bunch.

This post has been edited by Duke Red: Nov 22 2006, 05:33 PM

only watch the 'goals' program for EPL, if dont involve my team's matches.

good topic.. i always watch other teams football, its help me improving my playing skills though..

nakamura is brilliant too tis morning

Koreans are very hand working. I have a Korean friend once at church and every Sunday morning he sweaps the outside area of the church, cleans the glass door with newspaper, takes the rubbish and sort them up nicely and etc. without being told to do so. And while he's in Malaysia (2 years plus), he learned BM and Mandarin and he speaks them so fluently.

I know this is all OT, but that's maybe why Ji-Sung Park (ManUtd) and Seol Kyi-Hyun (Reading) can actually fight for a place in the starting 11 in those 2 teams. Some of us (including me) most likely went "A Korean playing in the EPL ????" because of the standard of Asian football (which is growing up) but i think these two players have shown ... if you're hardworking, you'll get the rewards.

Pls update the date at ur title so we know which all matches we will be all discussed.

Nothing posh actually
But a private international school nonetheless located along Jalan Ampang: Sayfol
And i think there are jerks in every community so don't let one spoil your perception on the whole

Dirty Hossam Ghaly. If you ask me thats an intentional dive and elbow. Tugay shouldnt have been sent off. Yellow card maybe, definitely not a red. Ghaly's elbow, even before the ball reach teh elbow was so damn high up Jol still wanna protest... :/

Gordan Strachan has even gone on record to say that he is amongst the best deadball specialists in the world and I'd have to agree with him. He caught my attention during his time at Reggina when I used to watch the Serie A highlights, and he seems to be getting better and better at it. I haven't watched enough of him to comment on his all round contribution though,

Might has something to do with their military training??? Very disciplined players there are.


Ah I see, I have a friend who used to study there as well. Real d*** he is

Did anyone catch the most recent episode of Football Focus? They boys were on the issue of foreign investors buying football clubs, especially in the EPL. The main focus was of course Chelsea and Steve McMahon brought up the issue of what might happen if Abramovich were to get bored and move on. This may leave the club with massive debts. I have to agree with the boys that it's ok if the investors have the interest of the clubs at the top of their agenda. It is a really big bonus especially if the investor is a fan of the club. The most recent club to be acquired is of course West Ham and the next may well be my beloved Liverpool. Football as they say, has become a business and these days it's all about winning and profit. Steve McMahon mentioned that as long as clubs continue winning, fans would not complain. I personally do not fully agree with this statement. When the Glazers bought over Manchester United, the club was put in debt and this has spilled over to the fans who now have to fork out a fortune for tickets. Prices are said to be going even higher next season so many true fans may one day not be able to attend as many games as they would like. Surely only the upper class folk and wealthy tourists will one day occupy stadiums if this continues. Football is no longer the people's game but a business. Shebbie compared the escalating ticket prices with paying more for a good product but surely it's not the same. When purchasing a product, we have a choice between a more and a less expensive brand. It's not like we can change football clubs. Once again, football is a business.

a lot of penalties wrongly not given n offside goals wrongly disallowed. i feel the standard of refereeing has been worsen now.

This post has been edited by skylinegtr34rule4life: Nov 30 2006, 06:47 PM

ah
i tot the main reason clubs buy players from korea/japan/china is to boost their merchandising sales ?

japan china mostly,but korean is class,their skill worth more than their price tag