http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu-84rM9wBE
And of course, probably the greatest one of all time (that I can remember)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1qraW_SEGk
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu-84rM9wBE
And of course, probably the greatest one of all time (that I can remember)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1qraW_SEGk
That Rivaldo clip is hilarious. But Sergio Busquets' 'Peekaboo' dive is probably the most flagrant I've ever seen.
Columbus used to have a Venezuelan striker named Alejandro Moreno on the books. He consistently drew more fouls in MLS than just about any other player. Part of it was that he went down easily at times, but he was a tough, if small-statured, man with a Dirk-Kuyt-like work ethic. He knew how to draw fouls cleverly without flagrantly diving. And he never clutched his face. For some reason the face-clutching makes a dive ten times worse for me.
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One problem with players faking injury is that it can potentially delay response to a player who is genuinely hurt. Think on, faking players.
Good point, and I heard a number of pundits bring that up in the wake of Fabrice Muamba's heart attack. Referees and medical staff have to treat every apparent injury as if it is a real medical emergency. Pretending to be badly injured taxes the medical staff unnecessarily, and could distract from a genuine emergency.
Simply diving is one thing, but feigning injury (especially the drop-to-the-floor-as-if-I've-been-shot variety) is just plain reprehensible.
Simply diving is one thing, but feigning injury (especially the drop-to-the-floor-as-if-I've-been-shot variety) is just plain reprehensible.
Similarly, you often see frustrated players grabbing hold of an opponent rolling around on the floor and trying to drag them to their uninjured feet. You can understand their frustrations but if there's a genuine problem manhandling the stricken player could well make the injury worse.
Again think on, faking players.
Again think on, faking players.
Chelsea have zero chance of getting through, they will be mauled. I think Barca really want to win the CL in order to take some of the gloss off Real's impending league title.
APOEL went down 5-2 to Real. Not a bad showing all things considered.
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Indeed, me too. Never seen that one before. As you said LB that Rivaldo clip is funny more than anything else, but looking at the Busquets incident you'd have hoped action would have been taken afterwards, and I don't mean extending Motta's ban either!
Outplayed by 10 men for much of the game - a side pass and they would be out.
Ramires' miss
Lord Blackadder,
All Chelsea need is a frontline with pace, the ability to finish, and the stamina and teamwork to press the Barcelona defence.
When AC Milan managed to press, Valdes either screwed the ball out or launched it - giving AC a better chance of winning the ball. Sadly for them, Milan's attack combined poor decision making with poor finishing.Acting; for the referees, Mister Paul Alcock.
Cheers,
OW
Indeed, me too. Never seen that one before. As you said LB that Rivaldo clip is funny more than anything else, but looking at the Busquets incident you'd have hoped action would have been taken afterwards, and I don't mean extending Motta's ban either!
I think that FIFA needs to institute retroactive cards, bans and fines for diving and feigning injury. I don't care if it's not in the referee's report. If the TV cameras catch it, it should be punished. The fact that we all see it happen makes inaction by FIFA/UEFA ridiculous. Just imagine if video evidence was inadmissable in courts of law!
He might just have gone all wobbly-legged out of fear of Paolo di Canio! It's a pretty hilarious stumble either way.
Meanwhile, some bad news for cambookpro.
He'll no doubt be getting excited at the prospect of seeing his beloved Reading take on the dastardly Leeds United later today – but beware. Despite their recent struggles Leeds are now ultra motivated and as one, thanks to a team bonding exercise organised by Colin.
The popular gaffer took his charges on an outing to Yorkshire theme park Flamingo Land, hopeful that a day spent together larking about on rides and feeding animals would spark a newfound team spirit as we head into the pointy end of the season.
As we can see, Colin led by example by having a go on the rides himself...
What a leader of men! But for those who preferred less adrenalin-inducing pursuits, the park's zoo section gave the players chance to relax with some new animal friends...
Luciano Becchio looking quite at ease there – he'll be used to slimy, fishy characters with long white whiskers, what with having Ken Bates as his chairman.
Not all the players liked the day though – Alex Bruce commented...
"I went on a ride as soon as I got here but I'd eaten half-an-hour before so I didn't feel too well afterwards."
Don't say I didn't warn you, cambookpro – these lads mean business.
He'll no doubt be getting excited at the prospect of seeing his beloved Reading take on the dastardly Leeds United later today – but beware. Despite their recent struggles Leeds are now ultra motivated and as one, thanks to a team bonding exercise organised by Colin.
The popular gaffer took his charges on an outing to Yorkshire theme park Flamingo Land, hopeful that a day spent together larking about on rides and feeding animals would spark a newfound team spirit as we head into the pointy end of the season.
As we can see, Colin led by example by having a go on the rides himself...
What a leader of men! But for those who preferred less adrenalin-inducing pursuits, the park's zoo section gave the players chance to relax with some new animal friends...
Luciano Becchio looking quite at ease there – he'll be used to slimy, fishy characters with long white whiskers, what with having Ken Bates as his chairman.
Not all the players liked the day though – Alex Bruce commented...
"I went on a ride as soon as I got here but I'd eaten half-an-hour before so I didn't feel too well afterwards."
Don't say I didn't warn you, cambookpro – these lads mean business.
Meanwhile, not-even-making-the-gameday-squad ex-Columbus midfielder Robbie Rogers found the giant 'rats' at Flamingo Land disturbing, though I think they are supposed to be stoats or weasels (we don't have those in Ohio, to be fair). If that thing scares him, what must he think of Colin?
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Nope – a weasel is weasily recognised, while a stoat is stoatally different.
A quick Google reveals that those cuddly characters are in fact meerkats. I imagine Colin will have tried to sign them up, with their impressive height they'd make great centre backs.
Meerkats indeed. My knowledge of stoats and weasels comes almost entirely from The Wind in the Willows, so it may be a little inaccurate. Perhaps the Flamingo Land trip was actually a scouting expedition disguised as a team-buiding exercise?
Rogers made his first appearance under Warnock today as it happens, coming on as an 85th minute substitute.
It must all seem so worthwhile for the lad.
It must all seem so worthwhile for the lad.
He got subbed in just in time to see the second goal go in for the 2-0 loss.
Flamingo Land did not, it seems, have its desired effect.
Flamingo Land did not, it seems, have its desired effect.
Well, to call todays game at the Madejski 'football', you would have to be a bit mad. It would also be a bit harsh to call it rugby.
Honestly, being as impartial as possible, Leeds were the dirtiest team I have seen. Two footed tackles galore, and I'm honestly shocked only one of their men saw red. Countless times in the first half, Reading would have the ball only to be clattered by either Brown, Pugh, and to a lesser extent Becchio. Replays clearly show both feet off the ground, studs up.
The ref also clearly didn't have a clue either. In the first half alone, 4 Reading players needed lengthy treatment, plus there were a couple of minor niggles for both sides that needed a break in play. Yet how much injury time was there? 3 minutes.
Watching the game back on Sky, Karacan's injury alone took at least 3-4 minutes to treat.
Anyway, the small pieces you could class as football were very frustrating. Credit where credit's due, the Leeds defence were very resilient for 84 minutes, until Alfie popped one home. Then another.
The day out at Flamingo Land obviously riled Leeds up, or was it just Colin's tatics...
All in all, a horrific game, but 3 points and we're top of the league
I watched it – Leeds were extremely cynical. However, most Leeds fans online seemed not to be concerned about their side's cynical tactics but more so that fact that the commentator was criticising them for it. Pugh certainly should have walked.
Anyway, beware! You're in danger of getting promoted at this rate, and the Championship is far acer than that rubbish Premier League.
Every player? Could be overkill with a nosebleed, to be fair...Make it procedure to defibrillate every player that 'collapses'
That probably explains why Robbie Rogers isn't seeing any playing time. I've heard many valid criticisms levelled against his performances in Columbus, but being dirty wasn't one of them...Dirty Leeds just isn't for him.
Make it procedure to defibrillate every player that 'collapses'
Or better yet, players who collapse must be immediately subbed and sent to hospital for evaluations at the club's expense. Face-clutching will be deemed a potential head-injury and result in an enforced subsitution. Managers would put a lid on the injury-feigning really quick then...
Well, to call todays game at the Madejski 'football', you would have to be a bit mad. It would also be a bit harsh to call it rugby.
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Warnock probably sees himself as Don Revie Mk II, and is trying to get the basics right - maiming the opponent - before moving on to skill.
Cheers,
OW
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